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Sept. 23, 2022
Offutt’s runway replacement project nears completion

The end is in sight!After boarding more than 19,000 bus trips and racking up 1.2 million miles across I-80, Offutt Air Force Base’s new $168.9 million runway is scheduled to reopen Sept. 30, 2022.
Dec. 11, 2020
Work officially begins to replace Offutt’s aging runway

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Work has officially started recently to completely replace Offutt’s aging runway as Phase 0 of the $143.9 million project got underway.Phase 0 consists of a variety of preparatory contractor work prior to the full airfield closure in March 2021 that will help them meet
Oct. 26, 2020
Multi-wing, multiagency exercise tests Offutt maintainer’s ability to operate

A proof of concept exercise took place Oct. 23 to identify any shortfalls and establish procedures for Offutt Air Force Base aircraft that will operate out of Lincoln Airport starting early next year while the base’s airfield undergoes a complete replacement. The exercise involved the 55th
Aug. 23, 2019
Offutt runway closure delayed 10 months

The 55th Wing’s runway replacement at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, has been pushed back from December 2019 to October 2020.The ten-month delay of the runway closure allows for demolition and earthwork to begin before winter. This sets up the program to be in the asphalt and concrete work phase
March 20, 2019
Team Offutt battling flood waters

Like large portions of Nebraska, Offutt personnel are battling flood waters which started to creep onto the installation March 15.An increase in water levels upstream due to a record-setting snowfall this winter, in addition to a huge drop in air pressure earlier in the week, has overwhelmed the

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Offutt’s runway replacement project nears completion

Work officially begins to replace Offutt’s aging runway

Multi-wing, multiagency exercise tests Offutt maintainer’s ability to operate

Offutt runway closure delayed 10 months

Team Offutt battling flood waters