What’s Happening to Runway 9/27? New Taxiway Conversion

The City of San Angelo held a meeting on March 25, 2026, to discuss the future of Runway 9/27 at the local airport. The primary focus was on the deteriorating condition of Runway 9/27, which has significant pavement deficiencies making it unsafe for aircraft operations. The FAA will not fund repairs if the runway remains classified as a runway but will provide discretionary funding if it is converted to a taxiway. The City Council had previously decided in 2017 to convert Runway 9/27 to a taxiway when funding became available. The meeting covered the implications of this conversion, including improved safety by eliminating back taxiing on an active runway, potential economic development benefits due to relaxed airspace restrictions, and the financial responsibility the city would assume if it chose to maintain the surface as a runway. The city plans to solicit construction bids soon to proceed with the taxiway conversion project using FAA discretionary funds.