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Pierre updating some of its airport runways

City of Pierre

Pierre is in the process of updating some of its airport runways.

The rehabilitation of Runway 7-25 wrapped up this week.

The city is also updating Runway 13-31. The $6.3 million project includes replacing asphalt on the landing areas, installing new lighting, wind cones and wiring and painting new markings.

Morris, Inc., the company that rehabilitated Runway 7-25, was approved for the new project as well.

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.