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Mayor opposes lengthening runway
By: Mark Phelps
Caption: According to NBAA, Warwick, R.I.
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According to NBAA, Warwick, R.I. mayor Scott Avedisian has indicated he would fight a proposal to expand the primary runway at T.F. Green International Airport (PVD). The mayor has asked the city council for initial funding of $150,000 to litigate against runway-extension projects. Currently, the main runway is 7,200 feet, but the airport has asked to lengthen it to 9,500 feet.