Runway 14/32 Relocation and Extension

Runway 14/32 at Perry Municipal Airport, partially in place since the 1960s, showed significant deterioration due to age and material degradation. The City of Perry needed to address the failing concrete to avoid impacting airport traffic and damaging users' aircraft.

Bolton & Menk collaborated with the City of Perry, FAA, Iowa DOT, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Dallas County to relocate Runway 14/32 south. This involved environmental assessments, public outreach, agency coordination, land acquisition, design, construction administration, and grant administration. The new runway, 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide, was constructed to enhance safety and accommodate larger traffic. The project spanned 13 years, involving multiple federally funded phases to ease the financial burden and ensure quality.

The project, completed without a hitch, resulted in a safer runway environment, improved access for larger aircraft, and better integration with the surrounding community. The old runway now serves as a partial parallel taxiway, enhancing overall airport functionality and safety. The successful completion of this project has significantly expanded the classes of aircraft that can operate out of the Perry Municipal Airport, benefiting the local community and economy.