It’s time for takeoff on the new runway at the Vernal Regional Airport. According to airport manager Doug Brown, the new runway is halfway painted and will be complete by the end of the week and all signage is being put in place. “The FAA will come in from Oklahoma City to fly the approach next week,” shares Brown. “The flight check will verify and set in place the future flight pattern.” Brown expects the new runway to be open next weekend and the old runway will be shut down. Airport administration is also working on getting everything in order for Skywest to take over air service this summer. “Boutique has offered to stay through June and the employees at the airport have been notified,” shares Brown. “We are also looking at a few changes that need to be made to the terminal building to make room for TSA and their equipment.” Updates on the airport are available on the Vernal Regional Airport Facebook page.
