Anyone who has flown in to Catalina Airport (AVX), also named “Airport in the Sky” as it is situated atop a 1,602-foot mountain on Catalina Island about 20 miles off the beach-clad shores of southern California, knows the airport has long been in pretty bad shape. Potholes and pebbles make the runway best suited for rugged taildraggers. But soon the 3,250-foot runway will get the facelift it so badly needs. A $5 million project is underway to repair the runway, according to a press release from the Catalina Conservancy.
Catalina Airport Runway to be Restored by U.S. Marines
Key Takeaways:
- Catalina Airport (AVX), known as the "Airport in the Sky," is undergoing a much-needed $5 million repair project to fix its deteriorated 3,250-foot runway.
- The project is funded by donations to the Catalina Conservancy and is crucial for maintaining access for first responders, travelers, and over 2 million tons of freight annually.
- U.S. Marines from the I Marine Expeditionary Force are collaborating on the runway repair, using the project for valuable training experience as part of the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program.
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