The Airport Pouring 17 Inches Of Concrete Over A Runway Built For B-47 Bombers
Once a Cold War base, Lincoln Airport now is home to eight KC-135R tankers, and it is now undergoing a major reconstruction of its primary runway.
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Lincoln Airport may look like a regional transportation facility, but its importance extends far beyond commercial aviation. Its long runway and military history connect the Nebraska airport to the United States’ (US) broader strategic airpower infrastructure, including the National Guard’s role in supporting heavy aircraft and global operations.
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- 48 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 14, 2026
- Byline
- Christian P. Martin
- Source
- Simple Flying