October 2012 Archives - Airport Improvement

Denver Int’l Upgrades Airfield Lighting

By Robert Nordstrom | October 1, 2012 | Runway/Ramp| October 2012

Before a $6.64 million airfield lighting project was completed at Denver International (DEN) last spring, the ...

Taxiway Modifications Ease Traffic Congestion During Runway Expansion at Fort Lauderdale Int’l

By Mike Bernos | October 1, 2012 | Runway/Ramp| October 2012

In January, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida broke ground on a $791 million ...

Mitchell Int’l Finishes Runway Safety Area Improvements Ahead of Deadline

By Jennifer Bradley | October 1, 2012 | Runway/Ramp| October 2012

Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) undoubtedly gained favor with the FAA in August, when ...

FAA Funds Green Projects at Chattanooga Metro

By Jodi Richards | October 1, 2012 | Sustainability| October 2012

About 40 years ago, Walter Cronkite characterized Chattanooga, TN, as one of the dirtiest cities in America. Since ...

Tulsa Int’l Develops Electronic Airport Layout Plan with Extra 3D Features

By Robert Nordstrom | October 1, 2012 | Operations| October 2012

FAA-mandated database mapping and electronic airport layout plan (eALP) standards are ramping up for all federally ...

Erie Int’l Plants Slow-Grow Grass to Discourage Wildlife & Reduce Maintenance

By Carroll McCormick | October 1, 2012 | Airside| October 2012

In a move that promises to cut mowing to just once a year and reduce wildlife hazards, Erie International Airport ...

Bob Hope Airport Begins Online Data Collection to Lay Foundation for Safety Management System

By Rebecca Kanable | October 1, 2012 | IT/Communications| October 2012

When the FAA issued a draft advisory circular about integrated safety management systems (SMS) in late June, Bob ...

Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Eyes Future With New Fueling Facility

By Ronnie L. Garrett | October 1, 2012 | Fuel Operations| October 2012

When an airport constructs a new fuel farm, it's generally because the old one is hampered by outdated ...

Extending the Life of Pavements

By airport1 | October 1, 2012 | Industry Insider| October 2012

Extending the Life of Pavements Each year, airports throughout the world spend significant funds to ...

Evolution of an Issue

By Paul Bowers | October 1, 2012 | Publisher's Column| October 2012

Evolution of an Issue Three years ago, we brought you our very first Runway & Ramp Special Edition. It ...

Pittsburgh Int’l Combines Two Software Packages to Integrate Airfield Reporting

By Greg Gerber | October 1, 2012 | IT/Communications| October 2012

When the weather is deteriorating and pilots need accurate, up-to-date runway condition reports, the time it takes ...

Denver Int’l Upgrades Airfield Lighting

Taxiway Modifications Ease Traffic Congestion During Runway Expansion at Fort Lauderdale Int’l

Mitchell Int’l Finishes Runway Safety Area Improvements Ahead of Deadline

FAA Funds Green Projects at Chattanooga Metro

Tulsa Int’l Develops Electronic Airport Layout Plan with Extra 3D Features

Erie Int’l Plants Slow-Grow Grass to Discourage Wildlife & Reduce Maintenance

Bob Hope Airport Begins Online Data Collection to Lay Foundation for Safety Management System

Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Eyes Future With New Fueling Facility

Extending the Life of Pavements

Evolution of an Issue

Pittsburgh Int’l Combines Two Software Packages to Integrate Airfield Reporting

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