b'RUNWAYSMTN71membranes for long-term protection against reflective cracking,Results of the airfield upgrades have been widely praised. and the extended 24/7 runway closure to help crews completeTenants say they appreciate the smoother, better-draining runway critical work safely and efficiently. The decision to rebuild in placeand improved lighting. Weve gotten great reviews from the rather than perform a full-depth reconstruction allowed the runwaypilots, Fowler reports. The removal of those non-standard to remain open daily during most of the construction, adds Hollida. taxiways has made operations safer and less confusing.Kolb, from Michael Baker International, says other airports can learn from MTNs emphasis on designing for both currentWhats Next and future conditions, conducting thorough geotechnicalConstruction has begun on a new ADA-compliant air traffic control analysis before committing to a strategy and integrating electricaltower with more space and full airfield visibility for air traffic control upgrades with long-term infrastructure plans. He also highlightstower staff. It will replace the airfields current tower, which was built the value of formal partnering sessions with all stakeholdersin 1940 and is one of the oldest in the United States. to capture lessons learned, share concerns and improveLooking further ahead, plans are underway to add charging coordination. For joint-use airports, he recommends earlyinfrastructure for electric aircraft and more corporate hangars. A collaboration between civilian and military users to ensure airfieldmajor expansion of the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, which is geometry and standards support both missions. located at the airport, could turn the facility into one of Marylands As the airports Chief of Operations and Maintenance, Fowlerspremier aviation attractions.biggest takeaway was the importance of early and frequentWith a renewed runway, modernized airfield lighting and communication with all project stakeholders and the community.additional improvement projects already underway, MTN is If everyone is aware of things that are happening, that works topositioned to serve the general aviation community and support eliminate some of the potential hazards, he remarks.Effectivethe nations defense missions well into the future.communication goes a long way to protecting safety, operations and relationships, he adds.AirportImprovement.comOctober 2025'