Aviation
Challenge: Build a major new runway in the middle of one of the world’s busiest airports.
Solution: An experienced design team that effectively communicates and coordinates with many stakeholders.
Result: A superb new $400 million runway designed on schedule and within the budget.
This 11,245’ long x 200’ wide air carrier runway (and parallel taxiways) was designed to meet FAA Airplane Design Group VI standards. The project required removing existing buildings, utilities, and taxiways. Because this runway is in the middle of an active airport, construction staging was carefully coordinated with aircraft ground operations. The many utility systems affected had to remain operational 24/7 until new techniques were brought online.
This project required the rehabilitation of Runway 4L-22R and Taxiway A1 and portions of Taxiways H, H1, A2, A3 and R2. These rehabilitations involved a complete replacement of all runway lighting and signage systems.
Milhouse’s responsibilities included:
» Utility systems coordination and design
» Fiber optics system design
» Drainage systems design
» Lighting and signage design
» Geometry design assistance (horizontal and vertical)
» Pavement design assistance
» NAVAIDS design assistance
Construction of the new runway was completed and commissioned on November 5,
2020.
