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An aerial view of the fully constructed runway. American and Japanese officials gathered at the new runway here to officially open it to flight operations in a commissioning ceremony May 29. The historic ceremony marked the conclusion of the $2.6 billion, 13-year construction effort, which was designed to enhance the safety of flight operations and to decrease aircraft noise in the communities surrounding the air station.

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American, Japanese officials commission new runway, open for use

Apr 28, 2010

An aerial view of the fully constructed runway. American and Japanese officials gathered at the new runway here to officially open it to flight operations in a commissioning ceremony May 29. The historic ceremony marked the conclusion of the $2.6 billion, 13-year construction effort, which was designed to enhance the safety of flight operations and to decrease aircraft noise in the communities surrounding the air station.

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