Construction, Planning and Environmental Information

2009 Airfield Construction

VALE - Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility

This project will construct a facility to dispense Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to Airport Vehicles. The Facility will be located at the Fueling complex at 1155 Scottsville Road. The work includes the delivery piping for natural gas to the equipment compound. This equipment will compress the gas to the required density and provide the dispensing mechanism to the vehicles. A concrete pad to support the equipment, security fencing, drainage piping and CNG dispensing equipment will be installed.

Project Funding: $1.3 Million, funded with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grants

Project Period: Summer 2008 - Spring 2009

Reconstruct the Intersection of Taxiway D & Taxiway H

The intersection Taxiway D and Taxiway H will be upgraded with a combination of reconstruction and rehabilitation. The work will include the realignment of Taxiway H west of the intersection and lowering the centerline profile to address non-standard line of sight between the air carrier runways. The project will also configure the intersection of realignment of Taxiway N (former Taxiway H). The work will include excavation and embankment, milling of the existing pavement, installation of new pavement subbase gravels and new concrete and asphalt pavements. The related work includes underdrain, storm system upgrade, new runway lighting and signage, and pavement markings.

Project Funding: $3.0 Million, funded with FAA Grants

Project Period: Spring 2009 - Summer 2009

Rehabilitate Runway 10-28 - Contract 2

The segment of the runway from Taxiway D west to Runway 4-22 (1,000) will be upgraded with a combination of reconstruction and rehabilitation. The work will include lowering the centerline profile by approximately one (1) foot at Taxiway D to address non-standard line of sight for pilots per the advisory circulars. The project will also remove the eight (8) foot paved shoulders from either side of the 150' wide runway. The work will include excavation and embankment, milling of the exisitng pavement, installation of new pavement subbase gravels and a new asphalt pavement structure. The related work includes underdrain, storm system upgrade, new runway lighting, signage, pavement markings and runway grooving.

Project Funding: $2.5 Million, funded with FAA Grants

Project Period: Summer 2009 - Winter 2009

Reconstruct the Intersection of Taxiway E & Taxiway N

The intersection of Taxiway E and Taxiway N will be upgraded with a combination of reconstruction and rehabilitation. The work will include the realignment of Taxiway N north of the intersection and lowering the centerline profile to address non-standard line of sight between the air carrier runways. The project will also configure the intersections for the realignment of Taxiway N (former Taxiway H). The work will include excavation and embankment, milling of the existing pavement, installation of new pavement subbase gravels and new concrete and asphalt pavements. The related work includes underdrain, storm system upgrade, new runway lighting and signage, and pavement markings.

Project Funding: $2.5 Million, funded with FAA Grants

Project Period: Fall 2009 - Spring 2010

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New Passport Regulations

-Passengers should be aware of new passport regulations effective January 23, 2007.

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New Cell Phone Parking Lot Our new cell phone lot not only provides convenient, free temporary parking to motorists waiting for arriving passengers, but also keeps traffic on the airport moving smoothly. Learn more.