Travis Air Force Base Opens Renovated Runway After Major Infrastructure Project
Travis Air Force Base has completed a major renovation of its 21R runway, doubling its runway capabilities. The project reflects significant investments in military infrastructure, vital for enhanced operational readiness.

The renovated 21R runway at Travis Air Force Base is now operational following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project involved the collaboration of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Baldi Bros.
Construction, and the Environmental Chemical Corporation, utilizing 220,000 labor hours. Notably, 450,000 tons of concrete were recycled, and over 140,000 cubic yards of new concrete were placed. The first aircraft to land on the completed runway was a C-5M Super Galaxy flown by Col.
Nelson Prouty, marking a significant milestone in the base's operational capabilities. This upgrade enhances the base’s capability to support aeromedical and other military missions.




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