b'64 YOO RUNWAYSThe challenges presented by the site constraints and the requirement to maintain aircraft operations enabled us to think outside of the box, and it was a pleasure to work with a client that was informed and engaged throughout the entire process.Preparation Pays OffAnother key element was getting approval from Transport Canada for the runway improvements, and, more immediately, plans to shorten the runway from 4,250 feet to 3,200 during construction. This was a substantial reduction that required careful planning and analysis, Martin remarks. Besides being significantly shortened, the open and closed sections of the shortened runway were changed several times. Communication was essential for this project, he adds, and we worked closely with the airport and the air traffic services providerNAV Canada. Before construction started, the airport held Extending the end of Runway 12 allowsmeetings with tenants and other stakeholders. departing planes to get in the air faster andAlthough the presentations were informal, they were helps decrease noise for nearby homes.very important, stresses Wilcox. In the past, local WE GET IT. YOURE BUSY!The bidding processis a pain - but withNASis Sourcewell contract, the runway de-icer qualification process has already been done for you! VISIT US: nasi-tm.comContract # 110122-NCH800.622.4877 x310 nasi_cs@nasindustrial.com SCAN TO LEARN MORE 2024Nachurs Alpine Solutions.All rights reserved.January | February 2026AirportImprovement.com'