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Airports Apply Heavy Surface Treatment to Increase Service Life of Asphalt Runways

Airports Apply Heavy Surface Treatment to Increase Service Life of Asphalt Runways

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jan 1, 2024 | Runway/Ramp

The history of airfield pavement is filled with products and technologies originally developed for the road and highway industry. The latest chapter in that story is an asphalt surface treatment that has been successfully applied in more than 20 significant airport projects since 2019, including three general aviation runways completed late last year in Colorado, Minnesota and North Dakota.

New Terminal Connector Improves Passenger Accessibility at Los Angeles Int’l

New Terminal Connector Improves Passenger Accessibility at Los Angeles Int’l

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jan 1, 2024 | Terminals

Los Angeles World Airports and Delta Air Lines have opened the final phases of their joint Delta Sky Way project at Los Angeles International Airport, a combined investment of $2.3 billion to revitalize one of the airline’s key hubs. The project added an enclosed, post-security passageway between the upper floors of Terminal 3 and Tom Bradley International Terminal, as well as redeveloped facilities in terminals 2 and 3.

Exterior Jet Bridge Coating Saves Energy, Increases Passenger Comfort at Harry Reid Int’l

Exterior Jet Bridge Coating Saves Energy, Increases Passenger Comfort at Harry Reid Int’l

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Oct 1, 2023 | Ground Support

Harry Reid Int’l in Las Vegas regularly sees temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring significant energy to cool its passenger boarding bridges. The Clark County Department of Aviation, which operates LAS, has opted to have a reflective ceramic coating applied to bridge exteriors to keep interiors more comfortable for passengers.

Toronto Pearson Int’l Sees Benefits of Runway Rehab Project

Toronto Pearson Int’l Sees Benefits of Runway Rehab Project

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Oct 1, 2023 | Runway/Ramp

After an extensive rehabilitation completed in a single construction season, the second-busiest runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) officially reopened in November 2022.

Apron at Centralia Shows Minimal Wear After Three Decades of Use

Apron at Centralia Shows Minimal Wear After Three Decades of Use

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Sep 1, 2023 | Runway/Ramp

The 30-year-old apron at Centralia/James T. Field Memorial Airport (YCE) in Huron Park, ON, has only recently started to show a few cracks, thanks to a fiberglass material installed between its asphalt layers in 1993.

Barkley Regional Replaces Outdated Terminal With New Facility Packed With Upgrades

Barkley Regional Replaces Outdated Terminal With New Facility Packed With Upgrades

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Sep 1, 2023 | Terminals

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) in West Paducah, KY, completed a curb-to-tarmac transformation. In addition to building a new terminal, the airport constructed a new entrance road, brought in brand-new utilities, added new parking facilities and built a new terminal apron with a passenger boarding bridge.

New Terminal Brings Columbia Regional Up to Date

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jul 1, 2023 | Terminals

Passengers and staff alike are enjoying a completely different experience at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The new terminal that opened last fall provides significantly more space as well as updated amenities and inclusive features previously lacking at the Missouri airport.

Columbia Metropolitan Upgrades Baggage System and Ticketing Lobby

Columbia Metropolitan Upgrades Baggage System and Ticketing Lobby

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jul 1, 2023 | Baggage

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in West Columbia, SC, recently completed a major overhaul of its baggage system and associated infrastructure. The project includes a new conveyor system, inline screening and renovations to the checked baggage reconciliation area, as well as updates to the ticketing lobby, airline offices and curbside areas.

A Terminal for All

A Terminal for All

by Kristen Rindfleisch | May 1, 2023 | Terminals

While vacations and other trips may be enjoyable, air travel itself can sometimes be stressful and difficult’especially for passengers with reduced mobility, visual impairment, hearing loss, etc. The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible’for every guest.

Volunteer Ambassadors Provide Key Customer Support in New Terminal

Volunteer Ambassadors Provide Key Customer Support in New Terminal

by Kristen Rindfleisch | May 1, 2023 | Terminals

New and experienced travelers alike ask for information and recommendations from the Airport Ambassadors at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The volunteer helpers are easily identifiable by their uniforms embroidered with the Kansas City Aviation Department logo.

Inductive Charging for Electric Shuttles

Inductive Charging for Electric Shuttles

by Kristen Rindfleisch | May 1, 2023 | Passenger Transport

With economy parking located about two miles from its main campus, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has always tried to have leading-edge buses to shuttle passengers to and from the terminal. It’s currently making a major step forward in that effort by transitioning to all electric buses and a wireless charging system.

Nashville Int’l Expands Central Terminal with New Grand Lobby

Nashville Int’l Expands Central Terminal with New Grand Lobby

by Kristen Rindfleisch | May 1, 2023 | Terminals

Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) opened its five-story Grand Lobby this January, a 300,000-square-foot space designed to provide travelers with more space and give them a sense of Tennessee and its capital city.

New 7-Level Garage Increases Parking Capacity and Convenience for Customers

New 7-Level Garage Increases Parking Capacity and Convenience for Customers

by Kristen Rindfleisch | May 1, 2023 | Parking

When Kansas City International Airport (MCI) debuted its new terminal in February, it also opened a new 6,200-space parking garage to go with it. The pre-cast concrete structure was built to accommodate growing demand for on-site parking and provide customers with ready access to the terminal.

Winnipeg Int’l Launches Self-Driving Wheelchair Service

Winnipeg Int’l Launches Self-Driving Wheelchair Service

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Mar 1, 2023 | Passenger Transport

After nearly three years of testing, Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Manitoba formally launched free autonomous wheelchair service to passengers in early December 2022, marking a first for North American airports.

Canyonlands Regional Upgrades its Parking Payment/Collections System

Canyonlands Regional Upgrades its Parking Payment/Collections System

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jan 1, 2023 | Parking

Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) made the move from an archaic, manual strategy for collecting parking payments to a modern pay-by-phone system last spring. Although the Moab, UT, airport has a humble gravel parking lot without gates or payment kiosks, the benefits of an updated’yet simple’payment collection system and added enforcement measures are proving valuable.

Vancouver Int’l Expands Int’l Pier to Accommodate More Passengers

Vancouver Int’l Expands Int’l Pier to Accommodate More Passengers

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jan 1, 2023 | Terminals

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) opened its Pier D expansion in June 2022, adding eight new international wide-body departure gates. From a practical standpoint, the project was Vancouver Airport Authority’s way of keeping pace with growth in international traffic.

Bradley Int’l Builds New Ground Transportation Center

Bradley Int’l Builds New Ground Transportation Center

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Nov 1, 2022 | Passenger Transport

This summer, Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, opened a new rental car facility and ground transportation center that spans 13.4 acres and includes 1.5 million square feet of space in three buildings: a five-story ready/return garage, a five-story quick turnaround facility and a four-story vertical circulation building. The entire facility is connected to the terminal by an elevated, covered pedestrian bridge and features the airport’s three-letter identifier, BDL, in bright lights.

Portland Int’l Taps Local, Renewable Resource for Seismically Resilient Wooden Roof

Portland Int’l Taps Local, Renewable Resource for Seismically Resilient Wooden Roof

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Nov 1, 2022 | Terminals

The new 9-acre structure will help double the square footage inside the terminal and includes 2.5 million board feet of Douglas fir lumber, with curves supported by glulam (glue-laminated) beams. Beams for the roof were manufactured offsite and then assembled on the airfield less than a mile from the main terminal, allowing the building to remain 100% operational throughout the process.

Hybrid Fire Station at San José Int’l Provides Emergency Services for Airport and Surrounding Area

Hybrid Fire Station at San José Int’l Provides Emergency Services for Airport and Surrounding Area

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Oct 1, 2022 | Emergency Operations

After nearly 60 years with the same fire station, Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) needed new facilities for its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations.

Denver Int’l Nearing End of $2.3 Billion Gate Expansion Program

Denver Int’l Nearing End of $2.3 Billion Gate Expansion Program

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Sep 1, 2022 | Terminals

Denver International Airport (DEN) is moving full speed ahead with Vision 100, its strategic plan to serve 100 million annual passengers within the next 10 years. Phase 1 of the $2.3 billion gate expansion portion is currently underway in four concourses. In total, the expansion will add 39 new gates and increase the airport’s overall capacity by 30%.

Miami Int’l Tests Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Deterrence Technologies

Miami Int’l Tests Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Deterrence Technologies

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Aug 19, 2022 | Security

Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of two locations partnering with TSA to evaluate cutting-edge perimeter intrusion detection and deterrence technologies. The tools being tested’video surveillance, video analytics, laser walls, ground-based radar, etc.’were integrated into the existing security and operations center at MIA for a two-year pilot program.

Will Rogers World Airport Expands Terminal

Will Rogers World Airport Expands Terminal

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Jul 1, 2022 | Terminals

With an eye on the present and the future, Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma City recently added a new East Concourse. Key objectives for the project were twofold: increasing current capacity for passenger screening and planning ahead for more growth in the terminal.

9-Story Office Building Open for Business at Tampa Int’l

9-Story Office Building Open for Business at Tampa Int’l

by Kristen Rindfleisch | May 1, 2022 | Landside Development

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is officially a heavy hitter in the Florida Gulf Coast real estate market. SkyCenter One, a 272,000-square-foot facility on the south side of the airport, contains nine floors: just more than five for commercial leasing, three for airport staff, and ground floor amenities including a café with outdoor seating and a large fitness center for all tenants.

Silicon Valley Donor, Industry Firms and Local Children’s Museum Create New Play Area at San Jose Int’l

Silicon Valley Donor, Industry Firms and Local Children’s Museum Create New Play Area at San Jose Int’l

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Mar 1, 2022 | Concessions / Retail

Last fall, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) opened a $1.2 million indoor play area that helps young passengers burn physical and mental energy before boarding their flights. And it was all made possible by a village of generous supporters.

Los Angeles Int’l Adds New Economy Parking Facility

Los Angeles Int’l Adds New Economy Parking Facility

by Kristen Rindfleisch | Mar 1, 2022 | Parking

In 2019, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was the third-busiest airport in the world, and that put its parking capacity to the test. Although its Central Terminal Area parking structures can hold more than 8,000 vehicles, those spaces command premium prices and often fill up when business travelers need them most.

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