DM AIRPORTS, LTD. has been by the FAA that the localizer and glide slope for Runway 5-23 need to be shut down today, August 27th. Unfortunately, there is not enough time to remedy the issue between today and Tuesday, September 3rd when construction begins on Phase X of the Runway 5-23 rehabilitation project. The localizer and glide slope will be off starting today, August 27 and run through the length of Phase X of the Runway 5-23 rehabilitation project, which is projected to be completed in early November.
As a reminder, approaches available vs those not available are listed below:
Approach Procedures Not Available:
RNAV (GPS) RW 05 – NA 11 SEPT 24 to 04 NOV 24 (Estimated)
[RW 05 – 1000 ft. relocated threshold]
ILS OR LOC RW 23 – NA 27 AUG 24 to 06 NOV 24 (Estimated)
[RW 23 ILS turned off]
Approach Procedures Available:
RNAV (GPS) Z RW 23
RNAV (RNP) Y RW 23
ROUTE 80 Visual RW 23
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Darren Large, A.A.E, Director of Facilities & Operations at 973-538-6400