ProudPilot
Aeronautics Geek
Ok Everyone, the new runways are due to start construction! The old english coulee has been moved far enough to start construction on 26R/8L possibly as soon as this thursday (through the grapevine). When construction does start,
35R/17L WILL BE CLOSED, for approximately 2 months.
I have no idea if 35C/17C will also start construction at the same time. You can see the current runway plan here:
http://www.gfkairport.com/images/news/fourthrunway.pdf
The new terminal will also begin final planning stages this fall. A rendering of the new terminal is due within the next few weeks. There has been a land use plan of it for quite a while, but costs and blueprints have not been approved yet. As far as I know it is a go however. Notice we really don't have a nice restaurant (I said nice, not ok) at the airport for the terminal side (I love wings cafe). As for charter operations, it'd be nice to have an extra gate handy, and we do get diverts now and again. So expect to see that within the next 2 years (cross my fingers).
Also check out that Columbia mall is planning to expand. If the roadways are improved, might be a good idea with all the Canadian visitors every weekend. Initial sketches can be found here:
http://grandforkslife.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-columbia-mall.html
If anyone is interested in starting a mini-golf/go-karting venture, let me know. Looks like Grand Forks is in another growth phase. For those freshman that want to say why expand?... look at the new businesses in town, not the ones on campus. There are quite a few new homes and new businesses without the normal accompaniment of entertainment and shopping. Canadians do pass through without stopping to go to MSP of FAR, maybe this will grab a few to stop here instead.
Bring the Love/Hate GFK replies!
35R/17L WILL BE CLOSED, for approximately 2 months.
I have no idea if 35C/17C will also start construction at the same time. You can see the current runway plan here:
http://www.gfkairport.com/images/news/fourthrunway.pdf
The new terminal will also begin final planning stages this fall. A rendering of the new terminal is due within the next few weeks. There has been a land use plan of it for quite a while, but costs and blueprints have not been approved yet. As far as I know it is a go however. Notice we really don't have a nice restaurant (I said nice, not ok) at the airport for the terminal side (I love wings cafe). As for charter operations, it'd be nice to have an extra gate handy, and we do get diverts now and again. So expect to see that within the next 2 years (cross my fingers).
Also check out that Columbia mall is planning to expand. If the roadways are improved, might be a good idea with all the Canadian visitors every weekend. Initial sketches can be found here:
http://grandforkslife.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-columbia-mall.html
If anyone is interested in starting a mini-golf/go-karting venture, let me know. Looks like Grand Forks is in another growth phase. For those freshman that want to say why expand?... look at the new businesses in town, not the ones on campus. There are quite a few new homes and new businesses without the normal accompaniment of entertainment and shopping. Canadians do pass through without stopping to go to MSP of FAR, maybe this will grab a few to stop here instead.
Bring the Love/Hate GFK replies!