MacDill Runway Reopens, Its Birds Soon To Return Home

Posted Feb 17, 2012 by Howard Altman

Updated Feb 17, 2012 at 10:21 PM

After a brief period where visitors to Tampa International Airport saw KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling jets in addition to the usual passenger jets, the runway at MacDill Air Force Base will reopen.

MacDill’s runway has been closed for repairs since Jan. 31 and reopened after completion of routine maintenance.

The 6th Air Mobility Wing’s aircraft will return home over the next few days, according to a MacDill media alert.

“We are very appreciative of Tampa International Airport’s willingness to work with us and allow our mission to continue, it’s another wonderful example of Tampa being an Air Force town,” said Col. Matt Molineux, 6th Operations Group commander.