Cedar City airport to kick off master plan process to help guide 20 years of growth

A Delta Connection commercial aircraft takes off from Cedar City Regional Airport, date not specified. | Photo courtesy of Cedar City Regional Airport manager Nick Holt, St. George News / Cedar City News

ST. GEORGE — In a press release issued Friday, the Cedar City Regional Airport announced the launch of its 2022 Airport Master Plan, which will help guide the next 20 years of growth at the airport.

New sign at Cedar City Regional Airport terminal, Cedar City, Utah, May 7, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

The community is encouraged to attend the kick-off meeting to be held Oct. 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, 105 N. 100 E., Room #5 in Cedar City.

The planning process, which is expected to take two years to complete, will examine the airport’s role within the community, airport assets and facilities, aviation activity forecasts and future development as well as options for ongoing public engagement on airport matters.

Community members are encouraged to attend the kick-off meeting to learn more about the airport master planning process, share feedback with the planning team, and sign up to receive ongoing project updates.

The Federal Aviation Administration requires airports to develop a 20-year airport master plan to ensure thoughtful and strategic planning of future facilities and airport infrastructure.

The airport master plan will help guide the airport’s future with the goal of ensuring the airport continues to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner while also reflecting community values, the release states.

Updates and additional information will be made available online at this website.

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