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Billy Mitchell Airport to Close on Aug. 17 to Rehabilitate Runway

July 29, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Aerial view of the Billy Mitchell Airport and surrounding forest areas and nearby ocean.
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Beginning Aug. 17, Cape Hatteras National Seashore will close the Billy Mitchell Airport (HSE) to accommodate a runway pavement rehabilitation project. The closure will occur earlier than the previously announced Sept. 8 date, due to an accelerated construction schedule. The runway closure is expected to last until mid-November.

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