b'SPECIAL EVENTSATW 43 Continue environmental stewardship through materialRachel Usher, an architect with Mead & selection and sustainable construction practices.Hunt, explains that a gently sloped walkway Elevate the passenger experience. makes the expanded concourse highly Early in the planning process, some airlines serving ATWaccessible by eliminating the need for ramps began upsizing their aircraft, so it becameor stairs. It also provides opportunities along apparent that the concourse expansionthe way, including space for concessions or would need to accommodate larger aircraftsmaller seating areas. If youre a passenger and maximize ramp space. who is anxious not having a sightline to yourRACHEL USHERgate but also anxious sitting in a holdroom, The facilities in the existing building,there are opportunities within the concourse environment that including holdrooms and restrooms, wereare provided by these level changes to find your own little nook really set for [regional jet] traffic, saysin that space, says Usher. Mitchell Walker, project manager at Mead &MITCH WALKERHunt. The expansion is designed to accommodate current growth and also prepare for future growth. All gates will beREGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPERS common-use to allow maximum operational flexibility and efficiency without the need forFor a Deeper Cleanadditional square footage. We are always focused on keeping our costs low to make sure were an efficient airport for our airline partners, Weber says. Limited apron space to the north set the maximum limits for the concourse expansion envelope and challenged designers to maintain a seamless connection with the existing concourse, notes Walker.Originally, the project was conceived as a two-story structure with elevators and escalators. However, community feedback indicated a strong preference for a more inclusive and accessible designparticularly for guests with mobility issues or thosePhoto courtesy of Meridian Regional Airporttraveling with children or strollers. More research, in-depth questioning and creative problem-solving resulted inROUTINE CLEANING OF RAMP, RUNWAY, & ROADSan elevated concourse with a sloped entryRemoves FOD that can hide in cracks & crevicesfrom the existing building. This provides the necessary height for serving larger aircraftModel 600 HSP Optionswithout constructing a bi-level building. When complete, the concourse addition will sit fullyChassis Mounted Magnet removesLiquid Recovery System removes9 feet higher than the existing concourse andferrous metals at sweeping speedsand recovers standing liquids, such include four new gates.up to 25 miles per hour. as glycol.When analyzing the circulation slope,Lateral Air Flow Nozzle clearsRunway Sweeper, High Speedproject designers knew that corridors neededdebris, such as sand, grass andPerformance.to be highly accessible to the traveling publicsnow from runways and taxiways.despite the elevation gain. That was a really unique challenge, Walker says. It was a fun study to walk throughgoing from what we thought was going to be a very traditional, typical two-story structure. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 800.258.9626|TYMCO.COMAirportImprovement.comMay | June 2025'