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Airport runway closure to cause flight pattern change – Daytona Times

As part of the Daytona Beach International Airport’s taxiway rehabilitation project, the airport’s main air carrier runway closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 17 for approximately 32 nights. Beginning Sept. 21, the main carrier runway will be closed 24/7 for approximately 20 days. The closures will not impact airline operations but will affect […]

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