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False Dawn at the East Gate

False Dawn at the East Gate Watching the sunrise over the ancient East Gate of Muirhead. Visit Muirhead (130, 36, 40)

East River Municipal Airport Update 6 May 2011

Structure for new waiting area has been completed, over the excavation that will partially be a water feature backing to the cliff adjacent to the terminal.  An openair courtyard has been installed that will connect the new waiting area to the old; the original terminal's security checkpoint and baggage area will not be relocated; however the baggage processing equipment behind the walls (formerly in the open service yard) has been relocated down into maintenance level under the terminal.  Airport operations are not being affected by these renovations; once the apron has been paved up to the new waiting area and windows installed, the new gates will take the place of the old and the decomissioning of the old waiting area will begin.

East River Municipal Airport Update 5 May 2011

Construction on the terminal configuration is underway.  With the final removal of the last remnants of old Munck Field's runway 18/36 (replaced by a taxiway to a private hangar), the time has come to finish enhancements to the terminal.  Under construction is a new 2-level boarding area, which will replace the old waiting room.  Final plans as to the rearrangement of the baggage claim area are still under consideration but the new waiting area is expected to be made functional in the meantime.  No changes are expected to occur to the original ticketing area and security checkpoint.

As preparation to the new terminal expansion, the old Aeromiao hangar has been relocated to the NE corner of the airfield.  It is also anticipated that the rock outcropping west of the terminal will eventually be demolished.