A new 900-metre cross-strip runway at the Claresholm Airport is now officially open, following a project that included surface rehabilitation and pavement improvements.
The $305,000 project was funded through the Alberta Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program’s Local Municipal Initiative stream, according to HighRiverOnline.
Training Benefits Cited
The completed runway is intended to provide additional safety measures for students and instructors flying in the region, where variable wind conditions can pose challenges during training.
CRI Flight Academy said the upgrade would contribute to a smoother and safer training environment, adding that it would give pilots in training more confidence in the cockpit.
Part of Regional Airport Investment
The runway opening comes amid broader efforts among regional airports to attract aviation investment, though specific details of those wider initiatives were not outlined in connection with the Claresholm project.
No further details on project timelines or additional funding sources were provided.
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