Facing a critical four-month shutdown starting July 27, tenants and flight schools at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field (KPLU) in South Hill, Washington, are rushing to relocate as the facility begins a $7.18 million federally funded project to replace its aging runway. “[Runway 17-35] is reaching the end of its lifespan and needs to be reconstructed to remain operational,” said Trent Smith, airport manager with the Pierce County Planning and Pub…
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