~ Estimated date of completion is approx 18 months

~ New airport will act as an economic catalyst; a tool that will attract business to support our community

~ Largest project St. George has ever undertaken

            ~ Only two airports under construction right now in U.S. and we are one of them (the other one is in Branson, MO.)

~ Project will cost around: $160 million (most of the funding is coming from the Federal Gov’t – FAA & Grants)

~ New runway will be approx 9300 ft (1.8 miles)

~ New airport location is built on approx 1200 acres vs. the current airport location built on 270 acres

~ New terminal building will be approx 35,000 sq ft (construction to commence on 7/3/09)

~ Regional jets initially

~ Offers a competive alternative to LAS or SLC

Check out  http://www.sguconstruction.com/ for more information and updates.