Our team was contracted to reconstruct a 7,800’ runway and relocate the instrument landing system (ILS). To determine which runway was best suited for ILS procedures, we evaluated prevailing winds patterns and then separated wind data during IFR conditions only. We researched the patterns for a 10-year period, which indicated that Runway 4 provided the best coverage during IFR conditions. We solicited input from the air traffic controllers, airlines, and corporate users who all substantiated our analysis.
Responsibilities included an environmental assessment, a preliminary engineering report, soils investigations, line of sight deficiencies, connecting taxiway configurations, lighting improvements, NAVAID relocations, and construction phasing.
Other Projects with Aviation Engineering Services
Chennault International Airport Pavement Rehabilitation of Runway 15-33
Pape-Dawson was engaged to conduct a study to determine the load-bearing capacity of Runway 15-33 and its connecting taxiways.
McAllen International Airport Runway 14-32 & Taxiway A Safety Improvements
Pape-Dawson coordinated closely with local drainage and irrigation districts, city engineering department, and airport staff to develop a multi-year phasing plan to match anticipated funding while minimizing impacts to airport operations for this improvement project.