Spokane International Airport Closes Main Runway

Aug. 15, 2016

Spokane International Airport has temporarily closed its main Runway 3/21 for routine maintenance of the runway surface, markings, and electrical systems.  The work, which is being conducted nearly round the clock, began Aug. 12, afternoon and continued over the weekend and is scheduled to conclude at 7 p.m. PDT Aug. 17.  Runway 3/21 is 150’ wide by 11,002’ long, spans over two miles in length and comprises a surface area of almost 38 acres. 

The airport’s alternate Runway 7/25 will be in service during the temporary closure of Runway 3/21.  Because Runway 7/25 is aligned east-west, residents on Spokane’s South Hill may notice a change in the pattern of aircraft arrivals and departures during the temporary closure period.