Transforming Challenges into Solutions Serving the Arctic for over 50 Years
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AIRPORT PLANNING . MASTER PLANS . AIRPORT LAYOUT PLANS . SCOPING REPORTS . GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS . AIRSIDE FACILITY DESIGN . RUNWAYS . TAXIWAYS . APRONS . AIRPORT LIGHTING . NAVIGATIONAL AIDS . APPROACH SYSTEMS . FUEL HYDRANT SYSTEMS . STORM DRAINAGE . DEICING FACILITIES . LANDSIDE FACILITY DESIGN . MAINTENANCE SHOPS . AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING FACILITIES . EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDINGS . PASSENGER TERMINALS . ACCESS ROADS . ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS . ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS . CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS . ESCP AND SWPPP PREPARATION . PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT . PERMITS . SURVEYING . TOPOGRAPHIC DESIGN SURVEYS . FAA AC 150/5300‑18B AERONAUTICAL SURVEYS . OBSTRUCTION SURVEYS . AIRPORT PROPERTY PLANS . PHOTO CONTROL . RECORDS OF SURVEY Nome Airport Master Plan Update Nome Airport (OME) is a state-owned, Future development at OME was planned public airport that functions as a critical by translating the aviation demand element of the transportation network forecasts into the specific types and of the Bering Strait region, serving over dimensions of facilities necessary to fulfill 59,000 passengers and 19,000 tons of anticipated needs at the airport. Key cargo and mail annually. Initially con‑ recommendations include construction structed by the military as a strategic of dedicated general aviation facilities, regional facility, Nome Airport now safety improvements, land acquisition, provides regularly scheduled commercial and runway improvements. A demand/ passenger air service to communities capacity analysis showed no need for throughout the region, as well as the major capacity-related airfield improve‑ only regional connection to Ted Stevens ments during the planning period. Anchorage International Airport. Nome In addition to updating the master plan, City Field, located approximately one PDC populated two GIS databases to mile east of the Nome Airport, is a gen‑ store and organize information about the eral aviation (GA) runway serving small airport. One was a comprehensive GIS aircraft. database prepared for upload to FAA’s Important considerations at the Nome Airport Geographic Information System Client airport include changes in the U.S. Postal (AGIS). The other was a non-AGIS data‑ Alaska Department of Service bypass mail program, consolida‑ base for engineering resource documents Transportation & Public tion of general aviation and commercial such as geotechnical reports and as-built Facilities, Northern Region operations, and substandard facilities. drawings. Project Completion 2012
Atka Airport Runway Extension & Resurfacing At Atka Airport in the Aleutian Islands, a Created a safe aircraft parking area short runway with a deteriorated surface, Replaced the deteriorated snow airspace penetrations, inadequate sepa‑ removal equipment building ration distances, and extreme weather Replaced deteriorated runway lighting conditions combined to hinder safe op‑ and damaged wind direction indicator erations. Only routine maintenance had Atka experiences strong winds from all been completed since 1983, and aircraft directions, and there is no way to achieve using Atka required a larger facility to 95% wind coverage with any orientation meet FAA safety standards. This project of a single runway—but the mountainous extended, reoriented, and resurfaced terrain makes a crosswind runway unfea‑ the runway in order to provide Atka sible. To improve operational tolerance to residents with a safe, reliable facility that crosswinds, the runway was widened to meets their transportation needs year- 100 feet instead of the 75 feet called for in round. FAA’s standards for the design aircraft. Client Improvements at Atka included: PDC prepared the scoping report and Alaska Department of Lengthened and widened the runway airport layout plan, oversaw the prepara‑ Transportation & Public and safety areas tion of the Environmental Assessment, Facilities, Central Region Reconstructed the airport pavement and developed the design, specifications, Removed obstructions in the and cost estimates. Project Completion transitional and approach surfaces 2008 Relocated the apron and aviation support areas to behind the building PDC Involvement restriction line Aviation Planning Airport Design Manokotak Airport Relocation Manokotak Airport’s original location PDC’s tasks included: next to an 850‑foot hill precluded a Preliminary scoping viable straight-in instrument approach, • Wind coverage which severely limited access during • Airspace penetrations and inclement weather. The airport was relo‑ approaches cated to flatter terrain eight miles away, • Viable relocation sites near the village’s new subdivision. Public involvement The new 3,300’ x 75’ runway accom‑ • Public meetings, questionnaires, and modates Design Group II aircraft (such newsletters as the Caravan 208 and the Beech 1900) • Consensus building for selection of used for medical evacuations and greatly preferred relocation site enhances safety for travellers to and Environmental Assessment from the village. Airport Layout Plan Topographic survey using RTK GPS Design development • All airport facilities Client • Two-mile access road State of Alaska • Airport lighting (MIRL, PAPI, REIL) Department of Transportation • Power line extension & Public Facilities • New two-bay Snow Removal Equipment Building Central Region • Relocation of the AWSS Project Completion Construction administration 2008
Grayling Airport Improvements Grayling Airport’s 2,315-foot gravel PDC prepared the project’s Environ‑ runway was constrained by the village, mental Assessment, as well as the permit a nearby stream, and the Yukon River. applications for the runway extension, Realignment was necessary to accom material sites, staging areas, a barge modate safety improvements and length‑ landing, and a two-mile haul route. ening of the runway to 4,000 feet. When historic sites were discovered, we PDC developed an economical design worked with SHPO to develop a miti‑ that made use of local materials: borrow gation and avoidance plan to allow the project to proceed without delays. from on-site silts, gravel from a nearby Client Yukon River island, and riprap from a PDC also coordinated the environmental State of Alaska local hillside. The design also included efforts for the FAA-funded airport proj‑ Department of Transportation large-diameter culverts under the runway ect with those of a concurrent FHWA- & Public Facilities to handle a 100-year flood and spring funded bridge project in the vicinity. Northern Region icing conditions from a small drainage. Project Completion 2011 PDC Involvement Airport Design Power & Lighting Design Environmental Assessment and Permits Topographic, Photo Control, and Property Surveys Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Seismic and Security Upgrades PDC provided mechanical and electri‑ Electrical and telecommunications work cal design services for the $145 million included power, lighting, fire alarm, multi-phased renovation to the South telephone, data, public address, FIDS, Terminal. The contract used the Con‑ access control, and CCTV systems. Six struction Management at Risk delivery of the ten electrical service distribution method. Mechanical and electrical systems received upgrades, including systems were part of a comprehensive new equipment for normal, emer‑ commissioning process. General coor‑ gency, and standby power. At the A Owner dination with baggage handling system and B Concourses’ passenger boarding Alaska Department of paths, power and cooling needs was bridges, 400 Hz power supports current Transportation & Public required of all systems. Owner-request‑ and future aircraft. Interior, passenger Facilities, Central Region ed additions to the project, including ramp, and apron lighting were upgraded. interior remodel of A Concourse, were Interior lighting systems use a functional Client handled efficiently during construction and aesthetic balance of fixtures and RIM Architects to maintain the overall schedule. daylighting controls to reduce energy Project Completion Mechanical features include extensive up‑ consumption. Access and security sys‑ Construction in progress grades to heating, cooling, ventilation, and tems transitioned between two airport- control systems. Six mechanical rooms wide systems during design and con‑ Construction Value were replaced and significant renova‑ struction. Power and communications $145 Million needs of evolving TSA screening and bag tions made in three others. Modifications PDC Involvement to the central heating and chiller plants handling processes were accommodated Mechanical Engineering include a new boiler and cooling tower. throughout construction. Electrical Engineering
Fairbanks International Airport Development Since 1993 Key projects: Services and design work: Airport Master Plan Update Airfield and parking area lighting Regulator Building Upgrade Airfield and roadway pavement ALSF Buildng Replacement Blast protection Heavy Cargo Apron & RW 1L/19R Communication systems Lighting and Fuel Hydrant System Deicing and storm water treatment Terminal Mechanical Systems Drainage planning and design Assessment Environmental documents and permits Near-Term Projects Environmental Environmental mitigation Assessment Facility power and interior lighting Pavement Rehabilitation & Taxiway Fuel systems Relocation GIS with georeferenced airport Drainage Master Plan & Improvements orthophotography Terminal Area Roads and Parking Grading and re-vegetation Owner Maintenance & Snow Removal HVAC and plumbing systems Alaska Department of Equipment Shop Master planning Transportation & Public Terminal Renovation & Seismic Material site development planning Assessment Public wayside with educational signage Facilities, Northern Region Taxiway D Lighting Seismic and structural designs Years of Service Runway 1L/19R Extension Site plans with parking area and road Since 1993 Storm Water Master Plan designs Safety Area Improvements Topographic, bathymetric, photo Construction Value Safety Area Stabilization control, and GPS surveys >$100 Million