(Missoula Current) After upgrading 330 airfield lights to LED and running 80,000 feet of new electrical conductors, the main runway at Missoula Montana Airport has reopened.

The runway repaving project closed the airfield for 127 hours and punctuates what's been another record-breaking travel season in Missoula. The project takes place once every 20 years.

“This was a major undertaking that required precision planning and execution, and we are incredibly grateful for the community’s patience and support during the closure,” said airport director Brian Ellestad. “With this critical rehabilitation complete, MSO is positioned to continue to safely and reliably serve the growing air service needs of our region.”

While the paving of Runway 12-30 is complete, Ellestad said crews will continue

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