McAllen International Airport
Runway 14-32 & Taxiway
A Safety Improvements

This improvement project primarily consisted of enclosure of the existing deep drainage ditches along both sides of the primary runway and parallel taxiway along with replacement of the existing storm sewer network crossing under the runway and parallel taxiway that drains the terminal and general aviation areas. Developing a multi-year phasing plan to match anticipated funding while minimizing impacts to airport operations was a unique challenge.

Our team coordinated closely with local drainage and irrigation districts, the city engineering department, and airport staff. Improvements consisted of concrete box culverts, concrete storm sewer, and installation of centrifugally cast, glass fiber reinforced polymer mortar pipe for the irrigation district.

Project Type

Aviation

Project Sub-Type

Aviation Engineering