Construction News

Through a five-year Capital Improvement Plan updated annually, along with numerous grants from federal and state agencies, the Johnson County Airport Commission is able to continue improvements on our airports, business park, water infrastructure and short line railroad. Projects are continually making progress and the most impactful projects are listed below.

T-Hangar Rebuild Project at Johnson County Executive Airport

We will provide updates on this page on the 2025 Mike & November T-Hangar Rebuild Project. Please check back for any new information.

  • Dec. 15, 2025: The contractor finished the ridge cap on Building N. They also hung and started sheathing the bi-fold door frames. Electrical work continued with Building N unit rough-in and trim out. Drywall for Building N firewall was framed, and the second layer was placed on the Building M firewall. Painters re-striped everything inside the construction barriers.  
  • Dec. 3, 2025: Building M work progressed as contractors completed the electrical rough-in and trim work, installed remaining doors and weatherstripping, and continued installation of lightning protection, firewall framing, and site grading. Building N work progressed with frame erection, column/rafter/purlin installation, end wall panels, completion of roof sheathing, and start of the electrical rough-in.
  • Nov. 20, 2025: Roof panels are currently being installed on Building N. Joint sealants and fire walls are also underway. The project is on schedule, anticipated to be complete in late December to early January.
  • Oct. 16, 2025: All concrete work has been completed, with rough-ins for electrical currently underway. Buildings have started to be erected, with door and roof installation in process as well.
  • Sept. 11, 2025: Demo work has been completed for both hangar rows. Grading and pouring of concrete pads will begin in the coming weeks once all city inspections have been completed. Building deliveries are currently anticipated for mid-to-late September.
  • July 14, 2025: West-3 apron around M & N T-hangars is now closed. Taxilane centerline between L & M has been relocated further north. Demolition can now begin with city permits secured. New buildings are currently on order from the manufacturer with expected delivery to line up with completion of demolition work.

Current Projects

  • T-Hangars M & N at Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) are currently being replaced.
  • Design work has currently begun for a new and relocated Air Traffic Control Tower at New Century AirCenter.
  • The primary runway 18-36 at New Century AirCenter is currently in the design phase for a complete reconstruction in coming years.
  • The electrical vault is currently scheduled to be replaced at New Century AirCenter with the new design currently underway.  This will bring the unit into an enclosed space for safety and security of the system.

Past Projects

  • KDOT Rail Grant Maintenance Project was originally started in 2020 with awards received in each subsequent year. These awards allowed for replacement of several sections of legacy rail, replacement turnouts, crossings, ties, and ballasts, drastically increasing the capability and safety of the Johnson County shortline rail system.
  • Taxiway K at New Century AirCenter (IXD) was completely rebuilt with taxiway L receiving a seal coat in 2025.
  • Large sections of fencing were installed at both airports to further enforce safety and prevent incursions.
  • T-Hangars K & L at Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) were rebuilt in 2024.
  • Backup generators for the water distribution system's main pumphouse were installed in late 2024.
  • Seal coat of runway 4-22 at New Century AirCenter (IXD) was completed in 2024.
  • The electrical vault at Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) was completely rebuilt and enclosed in 2024.
  • Taxiway F at Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) was resurfaced to provide improvements to the taxiway that feeds the east side T-Hangar buildings.
  • Taxiway Alpha construction at Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) began on April 26, 2021 and was completed in early October.
  • Taxiway Bravo construction at Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) began in the spring of 2022 and was officially re-opened in July 2023. This project included re-aligning connecting taxiways.
  • Safety gates at various open access points at both IXD and OJC were installed and are fully operational. These gates provide added assistance in preventing runway incursions.
  • A slurry seal of the west transient ramp was completed in 2021 at New Century AirCenter (IXD).
  • The Navy Park Stormwater project was recently completed at New Century Commerce Center to include removal of the berm, adding a fountain for aeration, and replacement of the stormwater drains.

Future Projects

  • Runway 18/36 and Runway 4/22 at New Century AirCenter (IXD) are planned to have major rehabilitation projects completed in the near future.
  • The electrical vault at New Century AirCenter was approved through a KDOT grant for design and construction work in the coming years.
  • Construction of a new and relocated Air Traffic Control Tower at New Century AirCenter will be started in the coming years.
  • Updated Master Plans for both airports will completed within the coming years.
  • Preservation of a historic Olathe Naval Air Station bunker is slated to begin in the coming years.
  • Seal coat of several taxiways at New Century AirCenter will begin in the next year.
  • Taxiway K & L edge lighting and signage will be replaced within the next few years.
  • The west apron at New Century AirCenter will soon start design for a complete reconstruction.
  • Runup pads at both airports are planned for the coming years.
  • Additional airport fencing is soon to be installed to complete the full enclosure at both airports.