55th Wing’s fleet relocating to Lincoln Airport
The contract to replace the runway at Offutt Air Force Base has been awarded and preparations are underway to relocate the aircraft assigned to 55th Wing to Lincoln Airport, roughly 50 miles away.
The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced that it has awarded a $143.9 million contract to Gilbane Federal of Concord, California for the project.
The company will build full-depth concrete end sections, an asphalt center section, and asphalt shoulders as well as installation of new lighting systems at the base.
The duration of the runway replacement is expected to take 2 years.
