Pella’s Public Works department will fix the runway at the Pella Municipal Airport this fall.

City Administrator Mike Nardini says the City of Pella will pay 10% of the contract while the Federal Aviation Administration will cover the rest for significant repairs needed.

“Iowa winters can be harsh, especially on concrete,” Nardini says. “Runways, like any other concrete service, need restoration from time to time.”

Nardini says they are still in the process of determining the timeframe for the project, which could take up to three weeks.