City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 1, 2014

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works
(573) 874-7250

Columbia Regional Airport reopens runway for Saturday morning flights

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Regional Airport has reopened runway 2-20 for flights after

severe winter weather hit mid-Missouri Friday night.

Airport maintenance crews worked non-stop to clear ice from airport runways, and their hard work paid off when runway 2-20 was finally cleared and ready for flights to resume early Saturday morning. 

Airport Manager, Don Elliott, reports that crews used sodium acetate to clear runways, an FFA approved runway deicer. The deicer was able to battle the slick conditions and allow flights to safely resume for customers. 

Customers can check their flight status at FlyMidMo.com, or by checking with their carrier. 



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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