The U.S. Navy turns over today to the CNMI government more than 5.2-million square meters of land on Tinian which will be used for the expansion of its airport.<\/p>\n
A brief turnover ceremony will be held on Tinian in the presence of Lt. Gov. Jesus R. Sablan and Commonwealth Ports Authority officials.<\/p>\n
The Division of Public Lands earlier approved a conditional conveyance of certain U.S. military lands to the ports authority for the expansion of West Tinian Airport.<\/p>\n
Under the turnover agreement, CPA would allow the US military to use the airport and give it landing rights.<\/p>\n
CPA is finalizing the bid documents for Tinian’s new runway project. An invitation to bid will be published in December.<\/p>\n
The new runway would measure about 7,800 linear feet long, crossover taxiways and the relocation of 8th Avenue.<\/p>\n
The project will receive a grant of $9.3 million from the Federal Aviation Administration. This brings to $12.8 million the total amount of money available for the project.<\/p>\n
CPA Executive Director Carlos H. Salas said additional funding may be available soon.<\/p>\n
Construction of the airport is expected to be completed in about 24 months.<\/p>\n
The 7,800 linear ft. length of the runway will still allow wide-body aircraft to use Tinian airport. But a B747 may not fit through.<\/p>\n
Originally, the plan was to build an 8,600 linear ft. runway but the length was reduced to cut down on cost.<\/p>\n
The Tinian Legislative Delegation had emphasized that development of Tinian Dynasty & Casino depends on the capability of the existing West Tinian Airport to accommodate bigger aircraft and bring in a substantial number of visitors through direct flights to the island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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