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Anyone arranging a flight through Scottsdale Airport later this month should check the airport's maintenance schedule before confirming plans. The city announced Oct. 7 that Runway 03/21 and all taxiways will close during several overnight windows, followed by a longer full closure.
The overnight schedule is 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 23. The full shutdown is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with reopening at noon Saturday, Oct. 31. Aircraft operations will not be allowed during the closures.
The work includes removing rubber buildup, treating pavement and replacing runway and taxiway markings. Scottsdale says it does not lengthen the runway, increase weight capacity or allow larger aircraft. It is also separate from the Airport Master Plan process.
For travelers and businesses using private aviation, contact the flight operator or service provider about a specific itinerary. The airport notice cannot tell you whether an individual flight will move to another airport, be rescheduled or be canceled.
Neighbors can use the same schedule to understand why airport activity may temporarily change. Keep the expected reopening time distinct from a guarantee that every booking resumes immediately, and check for updates close to departure. Airport operating revenue, rather than the city's General Fund, is paying for the project.
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Recent source update: October 7, 2026. Checked October 13, 2026.
- Scottsdale Airport: pavement preservation schedule (October 7, 2026)
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