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MidAmerica Airport Expands, Renovates to Meet Passenger Growth
Big things are happening in the middle of the United States. This summer, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) in Mascoutah, IL, celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded and renovated terminal.
Miami Int’l Tests Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Deterrence Technologies
Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of two locations partnering with TSA to evaluate cutting-edge perimeter intrusion detection and deterrence technologies.
Flagstaff Pulliam Implements Paid Parking Program
As the closest commercial airport to the Grand Canyon and red rock area of Sedona, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) itself is very scenic. Sitting on nearly 800 acres of former U.S. Forest Service land, the city-owned airport has stunning mountain views for tourists and other visitors.
Airports Reap the Benefits of Cooperative Purchasing
Hundreds of airports are harnessing the power of cooperative purchasing for everything from pencils to multimillion-dollar fire trucks to airfield striping services, and they’re enjoying streamlined procurement and often better pricing as a result.
When Haley Abbas is tooling around Grand Rapids, MI, she finds it extremely gratifying to see people, young and old, wearing hats, sweatshirts and other swag celebrating the 60th anniversary of Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Centennial Airport is Leading the Way With Unleaded Avgas
In early May, Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood, CO, became that state’s first airport to offer unleaded aviation gas for piston-engine aircraft. The active general aviation facility is even offsetting associated costs for early adopters who buy the more expensive eco-friendly alternative.
Truckee Tahoe Airport Goes All-in on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California recently made a bold environmental move by changing from standard Jet A to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Pittsburgh Int’l Adds On-Site Childcare Center
As airports across North America feel the squeeze of a tight labor pool, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) recently unveiled an appealing perk to help attract and retain employees.
McKinney National Provisions for Surging Corporate Sector
Despite a pair of Texas-sized setbacks, McKinney National Airport (TKI) recently unveiled nearly $17 million of improvements to boost service for corporate travelers flocking into the booming Dallas Metroplex through its facilities.
Round-the-Clock Work Helps Cheyenne Regional Finish Paving Project On Time
It snowed on April 4, 2023, in Cheyenne, WY. That’s the day Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) closed its main runway to commercial traffic for the final paving phase of a multi-year reconstruction project. From that day until Sept.
Recycling at its Finest - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) architects integrated the stained glass in the ceiling above the main escalators into plans for the new building.
Finish Line in Sight at St. Louis Lambert Int’l
A major rehabilitation of the main runway at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is nearing completion. Runway 12R-30L, which handles about 40% of the airport’s flight operations, is scheduled to reopen sometime in November after being closed for the last two construction seasons.
Toronto City Airport Leads the Move to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) has wrestled an issue to the ground that other airports throughout the world are still grappling with—the use of fire suppressant foam that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are linked to harmful effects for humans and the environment.
New Apron Lighting Resolves Glaring Issues at Dallas Love Field
Pilots, baggage handlers and ground crews at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) are seeing things in a different light these days, courtesy of a $1.7 million upgrade of lighting fixtures around the terminal apron.
Pangborn Memorial Readies for Bigger, Greener Future With Apron Expansion
When it comes to airport improvements, some projects satisfy current needs and others address long-term growth or environmental goals. The latest development at Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) checks all three boxes.

New Parking Ramp at Raleigh-Durham Int’l Full From Day One

New Parking Ramp at Raleigh-Durham Int’l Full From Day One
This April, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) solved what many in the industry would consider a champagne problem with a new $33 million overnight parking ramp for aircraft.

Florida’s Statewide Markings Program Evolves

Florida’s Statewide Markings Program Evolves
Between thunderstorms and blazing heat, there are plenty of obstacles that can complicate airfield maintenance in Florida. One thing that’s not a hurdle? Finding a reliable, cost-efficient team for airfield marking projects.

Airfield Improvements at Lubbock Executive Include Elevated Linear Taxiway Lights

Airfield Improvements at Lubbock Executive Include Elevated Linear Taxiway Lights
Lubbock Executive Airpark used to close on weekends so race enthusiasts could use its 3,500-foot runway as a drag strip. And until recently, the airfield was lit by all-weather 75-watt light bulbs purchased from the local hardware store.

Architecture as Art - Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Architecture as Art - Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
YEG in Alberta decided to go big and bold by making its air traffic control tower a piece of artwork in and of itself.

New Beauty Concept Store at JFK Int’l Caters to Style-Conscious Passengers

New Beauty Concept Store at JFK Int’l Caters to Style-Conscious Passengers
In addition to yellow taxicabs and world-class arts, New York City is known for cutting-edge fashion and beauty—and they all can be found at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). A new retail concession in Terminal 4 showcases the city’s focus on beauty, in particular.

O’Hare Unveils Larger, More Modern Terminal 5

O’Hare Unveils Larger, More Modern Terminal 5
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is taking a metered approach to building its new Global Terminal, which is tentatively slated to begin construction in 2026 and open by 2030. In what could be considered a Mercury or Gemini mission to prepare for the highly anticipated new facility, ORD recently expanded, reconfigured and renovated Terminal 5.

Lincoln Airport Takes Creative Route to Adding New Leisure Service

Lincoln Airport Takes Creative Route to Adding New Leisure Service
Flying in the face of economic trends that stymied years of efforts to boost local air connectivity, Lincoln Airport (LNK) in southeast Nebraska recently tapped an unexpected pool of federal dollars to jumpstart new air service. Now the local community has nonstop flights to seven popular U.S. leisure markets. And seats are filling up.

New Terminal Connector/TSA Checkpoint Eliminates Passenger Flow Problems at Lehigh Valley Int’l

New Terminal Connector/TSA Checkpoint Eliminates Passenger Flow Problems at Lehigh Valley Int’l
The historic COVID pandemic forced businesses around the world to rejigger, reconfigure and muster all the ingenuity they had to remain viable. At Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in Hanover Township, PA, the pandemic exacerbated passenger flow problems the airport had wrestled with for years.

Taxiway Project at Oakland Int’l Offers Concrete Example About Power of Communication, Teamwork

Taxiway Project at Oakland Int’l Offers Concrete Example About Power of Communication, Teamwork
Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) in California orchestrated a complex, multi-phase rebuild of a critical taxiway that was substantially completed in about 80 days without any disruptions to airline traffic.

Early ORAT Process Helps Des Moines Int’l Create Plan for Opening Day Success

Early ORAT Process Helps Des Moines Int’l Create Plan for Opening Day Success
The new terminal project at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a once-in-a-generation undertaking nearly a decade in the making. But it’s also expected to be an overnight success—that is, in terms of closing the existing terminal one day and starting operations in the new one the next.

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Barkley Regional Replaces Outdated Terminal With New Facility Packed With Upgrades

Barkley Regional Replaces Outdated Terminal With New Facility Packed With Upgrades
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.

Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Emphasizes Compassion Regarding Homeless People in Terminal

Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Emphasizes Compassion Regarding Homeless People in Terminal
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has experienced an increase in unhoused people seeking shelter within its facilities. With a portion of that population suffering from mental health issues, there have been assaults to passengers and airport employees as well as security breaches or other incidents that cause facility shutdowns or flight delays.

St. Louis Int’l Removes All Underground Fuel Tanks

St. Louis Int’l Removes All Underground Fuel Tanks
When St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) opened its new $50 million jet fuel storage facility and updated hydrant system in August 2021, the project was widely acclaimed. After all, it doubled the airport’s fuel storage capacity to 3 million gallons, added the latest technology and made fueling operations at STL more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Baltimore/Washington Int’l Updates Concourse D With Custom Ceiling and New HVAC System

Baltimore/Washington Int’l Updates Concourse D With Custom Ceiling and New HVAC System
Form over function, or function over form? It’s an age-old debate with no definitive answer. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and its project partners chose both for the recently completed $20 million renovation of Concourse D.

Apron at Centralia Shows Minimal Wear After Three Decades of Use

Apron at Centralia Shows Minimal Wear After Three Decades of Use
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.

New Noise Technology System at Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Earns Patent

New Noise Technology System at Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Earns Patent
Effective strategies to reduce aircraft noise must be based on accurate information. Whatever the strategy, precise information is always the starting point. To collect the best possible noise data about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the Metropolitan Airports Commission developed a machine learning technology that received a U.S. patent in late February 2023.

Pitt-Greenville Uses Pandemic Stimulus Funds for New Hangars

Pitt-Greenville Uses Pandemic Stimulus Funds for New Hangars
When commercial traffic at Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) took a severe dip during the global COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina airport did more than open a window. It built its own doors…on five new hangars for corporate aircraft. The construction project was the Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority’s way of generating a new source of revenue in the fast-changing pandemic-ravaged landscape.

Virtual Ramp System at Kansas City Int’l Provides 360-Degree View of Airfield

Virtual Ramp System at Kansas City Int’l Provides 360-Degree View of Airfield
After four years of construction and many more years of planning, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) opened its new $1.5 billion terminal this February. With 39 gates, 1 million square feet of terminal space and 6,200 parking spots, the new facility represents the largest single infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history.

Planning and Poise Under Pressure Help Sun Valley/Friedman Memorial Manage Traffic Surge for Elite Business Retreat

Planning and Poise Under Pressure Help Sun Valley/Friedman Memorial Manage Traffic Surge for Elite Business Retreat
Gathering some of the world’s busiest executives in the picturesque Idaho setting makes it easier for them to connect—and also creates spectacular traffic management challenges in the air and on the ramp at SUN. On a typical day, the small airport averages about 70 arrivals and departures, a mix of general aviation flights and commercial service. But traffic surges dramatically during the annual Sun Valley Conference.

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