The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has committed $290 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to assist with development of its new fourth runway. The project broke ground in June 2023 and will allow the airport to expand flight capacity while reducing delays. The airport anticipates construction to be […]
Airports
Airport Police Chief Selected by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
Steven Baldwin Associates announced the selection of Mr. Justin Baum as Airport Police Chief for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse, New York. Baum currently serves as an Officer with the Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s police department and has been a valued contributor to the department’s growth and success. Through his servant leadership […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and City of Woodward Celebrate New Airport Infrastructure
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Woodward, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new terminal at West Woodward Airport. The ceremony took place on Thursday, September 19, with distinguished speakers including State Representative Mike Dobrinski, Woodward Mayor Tom Fisher, and City Manager Shaun Barnett. State and local officials, alongside […]
Infusing Technology to Create Modern Airports; Small and Mid-sized Airport Projects Are Ramping Up for McFarland Johnson
Photo above – Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport As travel continues to boom following the COVID pandemic, many U.S. small and mid-sized airports are embracing innovative technologies to plan for airport growth and expansion with a focus on sustainability. InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, recently launched AVIAS™, a cloud-based comprehensive airport management platform. The launch of […]
Federal Grants Awarded to N.C. Airports for Sustainability and Resiliency Upgrades
Three general aviation airports in North Carolina will undergo improvements, thanks to grants they were awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program Supplemental Discretionary Grants promote sustainability and resiliency. They will be used to make critical upgrades to the Davidson County Executive Airport, Wayne Executive Jetport, and the Hickory Regional Airport. […]
Airport Manager Position Available at False River Regional Airport
False River Regional Airport is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual for the position of Airport Manager. Individuals interested may send their resume to frapla30@bellsouth.net , subject Airport Manager Position, or by mail to: False River Regional Airport, ATTN: Airport Manager Position, P. O. Box 97, New Roads, LA 70760. Resumes are due by October […]
Lee County Port Authority Receives Environmental Award from Florida Airports Council
The Florida Airports Council (FAC) presented the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) with the 2024 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award at its annual conference held in Miami. This award recognizes a FAC member airport for promoting, implementing or undertaking an environmental project or program that has a positive impact on the Florida Aviation System. The […]
Grand Canyon National Park Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project Set for Summer 2025
The Grand Canyon National Airport is gearing up for a significant runway rehabilitation project designed to improve safety and operational efficiency for all users. The airport’s current runway surfaces have deteriorated over time due to regular use and exposure to environmental conditions. This project will rehabilitate the runway’s infrastructure, extending its lifespan. Scheduled for summer […]
HDOT to Conduct Runway and Taxiway Repairs at Kona Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 17-35 and Taxiway H at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) for 25 continuous nights starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, until Friday, October 25, 2024, between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. HDOT has coordinated with the airlines and other partners to minimize […]
AVL Runway 5K A Huge Success
Once again, racers made their way down Taxiway Bravo, adjacent to the active runway, as part of the annual Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) Runway 5K. Planes took off and landed on the runway as runners and walkers pushed themselves to complete the unique 5K. The community turned out in full force to support this beloved […]
