The Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport’s Runway 17/35 has been widened and rehabilitated with a pavement overlay. The upgrades were necessary to improve safety, upgrade pavement conditions and meet federal standards. The new runway width is required to accommodate the number of larger aircraft with wider wingspans that utilize the airport located in north central Oklahoma, particularly […]
Airports
Celebrating 20 Years of the Airport Cooperative Research Program
The airport industry relies upon unbiased research to address today’s evolving challenges. Established in 2005, the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) serves as a trusted partner to airport professionals nationwide, offering free research-based solutions, including case studies, guidance and tools for the airport industry. This year ACRP is celebrating its 20th anniversary, recognizing the partnerships, […]
New Amelia Earhart Terminal Opens at Purdue University Airport
Photo above – The Purdue University Fire Department provides a water cannon salute Friday (Aug. 8) as a plane taxis at a ceremony marking the opening of the new Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue University Airport. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever) History took flight August 8th with a special ceremony marking the opening of the […]
Enhanced Passenger Processing Launches at HNL
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the upcoming launch of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). EPP is designed to streamline the passenger arrival experience and improve airport efficiency, marking a significant milestone in HDOT’s commitment to providing seamless and secure travel for all passengers. In partnership […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports July Increase in Traffic
During July, 720,973 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 6.5 percent compared to July 2024 and the second-best July in the 43-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down 0.8 percent. The traffic leader in July was Delta with 173,395 passengers. Rounding out […]
Asheville Regional Airport Reveals New Brand Look Reflecting Forward Progress and Regional Spirit
Asheville Regional Airport proudly reveals a new logo, brand package and refreshed website today. This new brand look is shaped by the timeless beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the spirit of western North Carolina and AVL’s promise to be more than an airport. A Brand That Acts as a Convenient Gateway The new brand […]
Ontario International Sees Highest July Passenger Count Ever and Most Int’l Passengers in Airport History
Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed more than 680,000 passengers in July, the highest July ever and the second greatest monthly count in the airport’s history, officials announced. The Southern California gateway reported 681,912 passengers last month, surpassing the previous July high recorded in 2007. The monthly total was 2.3% higher than in July a year […]
Boca Raton Airport Receives $805,000 Federal Grant to Replace AWOS
The Boca Raton Airport Authority has received more than $805,000 in federal grants to replace their Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS). In recent years, the existing AWOS has become increasingly unreliable, leading to extended periods of outages and necessitating substantial maintenance to keep it operational. The new, relocated, AWOS, will provide more reliable weather readings […]
Mark Rudolph Promoted to Assistant Director of Field Maintenance
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Mark Rudolph to assistant director of field maintenance to oversee Federal Aviation Administration airfield maintenance compliance requirements at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 17th busiest passenger airport in the country. In his new role, Rudolph will assist with all maintenance programming operations, such as airport emergency planning, […]
HDOT Launches New Apps to Enhance Passenger Experience at Honolulu and Lihu’e Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has launched two new free airport wayfinding apps designed to make the airport experience less stressful and more enjoyable for travelers. The HNL Airport app for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and LIH Airport app for the Lῑhuʻe Airport offer travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport […]
