Boonville Airport closes for reconstruction

Officials with the city of Boonville have confirmed the city’s airport is currently closed for reconstruction.

Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport is near I-70 off Pearre Lane and State Road 87, southeast of the city.

The project is estimated to cost around $3 million and is expected to be completed in October.

According to the city’s website, the airport offers flight lessons and is home to executive and private aviation, but no commercial planes fly into Boonville.

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