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Taxiway pavement failure and Part 139 inspection
Summary
A prairie dog apparently burrowed under Taxiway Alpha and caused a pothole big enough to force closure. The contractor fixed it within 24 hours, just ahead of the FAA's safety inspection.
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Pilots and airlines get a safe, certified airfield.
⚠️Who could be affected
During the brief closure, some aircraft had to back-taxi on the runway.
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