Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
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RUNWAY 13/31 REHABILITATION WINNIPEG RICHARDSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is committed to serving the community and leading transportation innovation and growth. The airport is a cornerstone of our regional economy and serves the travellers, businesses and employees in our community by providing connectivity. Our air cargo operations continue to grow, and our airport serves more than 4.5 million passengers annually. Premier airport infrastructure is vital to the success of our community. As the airport’s impact continues to build, our campus will undergo redevelopment and enhancement in 2019 to serve the needs of our community. WORKING TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY WAA’S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO Regular runway inspections have REDUCING NOISE DISTURBANCES indicated normal pavement wear While some noise is unavoidable at that requires rehabilitation. Runway our airport, WAA has a program in rehabilitation will begin April 22, 2019 place to reduce noise disturbances. and is expected to be complete by The Aeronautical Noise Management September 2019. Program is overseen by the federal Runway 13/31 was last closed in Minister of Transport, and sets noise 2001 for similar repairs. The typical certification requirements for all jet lifespan for this type of repair aircrafts in consultation with the is 10 to 15 years, but WAA has international community. been able to defer this work due We will continue implementing noise to a comprehensive maintenance abatement procedures for departure program. and arrival altitudes, nighttime AIR TRAFFIC ADJUSTMENTS operating restrictions and more in order to reduce impacts. However, WAA is working with our airline if you experience any extraordinary partners to ensure that all flights noise disturbances, please call the are accommodated during the 24-Hour Noise Line: 204.987.9403 construction. During rehabilitation, all or email [email protected]. flights will be using Runway 18/36, the airport’s other runway. WAA.CA RUNWAY 13/31 REHABILITATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT WORK IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY? WHAT IS THE IMPACT AND WHO IS WILL ANY FLIGHTS BE AFFECTED BY On April 22, 2019, Winnipeg AFFECTED BY THIS WORK? THIS WORK? Richardson International Airport While many communities will see a While the airport will continue will temporarily close one of its two reduction in overhead flights, there with normal operations during the runways (Runway 13/31) in order will be an increased frequency of runway rehabilitation, we expect to restore and enhance it. The overhead flights in specific areas. that there could be impacts to work includes significant pavement This has the effect of increasing travel on severe weather days, e.g. repairs and drainage restoration. aircraft-related noise in those areas. extreme winds. Safety is paramount Shutting it down means that the Temporary Decrease in Overhead to travel at our airport, and we will airport will continue with normal Air Traffic: do our best to ensure your journey operations, and the flight paths of continues as planned. Please arriving and departing planes will Fort Garry-Riverview check your flight status with your be temporarily altered to solely Fort Richmond airline and watch WAA.ca for travel use the remaining runway (Runway Fort Rouge (west) updates closer to your scheduled 18/36). Fort Whyte (northeast) flight. Headingley WHY IS THIS WORK BEING DONE? Riel HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Runways across Canada act as River Heights Runway rehabilitation will be major roads for aircraft and like Seine River complete by September 2019 city roads, they deteriorate over Southdale and involves around-the-clock time. Airport runways are not only St. François-Xavier construction as part of the project held to higher standards, but they St. James (east) scope. also endure harsher environments St. Vital because safety concerns require Tuxedo (east) WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? Wolseley (west) them to be clear at all times. That Please connect with Winnipeg means more chemicals, more salt Temporary Increase in Overhead Richardson International Airport on and more cleaning machinery are Air Traffic: Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for part of its regular load. Assiniboia (east) progress updates, travel alerts, and On average, airports across Kirkfield Park (east) more information. Canada need to do this work every The Maples (west) 10 to 15 years to maintain the Roblin Park (east) integrity of their infrastructure. Rosser (east) St. James (west) Stonewall @YWGairport Tuxedo (west) Tyndall Park (west) WAA.CA.