b'62 YQR LIGHTINGOther airfield upgrades include new circuit interleaving of the existing Runway 13 SSALR system and eight new constant current regulators at the airport Field Electrical Center (FEC). The electrical work involved laying about 15,000 meters of airfield lighting cable starting at the FEC and throughout the airfield, Cuneo says of the expansive system.Obvious ImprovementSince the recent upgrades, YQRs brightly lit airfield can be seen off Lewvan Drive, the main road approaching the airport.This lighting system essentially required us to install additional strobe lighting deeper into the community, Bogusz explains. This allows pilots to basically have a better visual distance when landingThe airport upgraded its approach lighting systemat YQR than theyve ever had before on the south side of a runway. to enhance safety and operational efficiency.All in all, the cutting-edge combination of lighting upgradeswindstorms that really create havoc for planes that are landing. is designed to allow pilots more opportunities to use both sidesHaving this new lighting system is just a great feature from a safety of YQRs main runway for landings. This is true in all conditions,perspective for the airport.but factors in more prevalently when there is inclement weatherBogusz concurs: That is really what this is all abouthelping including snow and wind.to improve the usability of that main runway. It was good before, We get a massive amount of wind in Regina, says Clouthier ofand now I would say it is great. Just that extra little bit makes a big the very flat and gusty airport. And in the wintertime, we can havedifference. October 2024AirportImprovement.com'