Council Bluffs Municipal Airport North Executive Campus
Council Bluffs, IA
The Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) is a dynamic and growing public-use airport strategically located along the I-80 corridor in western Iowa, serving both private and corporate aviation needs for the Council Bluffs and Omaha metro area. To support its expansion, the Airport has identified the need for increased aircraft storage capacity, particularly to accommodate its newly selected Fixed Base Operator (FBO). As part of this effort, the Airport is also prioritizing the separation of corporate aircraft traffic from general aviation and flight school operations. To achieve these goals, McClure has been engaged to provide site verification services and grading and drainage design for the proposed North Executive Campus (NEC), which will serve as the primary hub for corporate aircraft operations and both short- and long-term storage. This investment will enhance the Airport’s infrastructure, fostering growth in aircraft charter services and transient business aviation traffic.McClure’s role includes verifying existing site conditions, developing grading and drainage plans, and collaborating with the Airport, stakeholders, and the FAA to create three preliminary site layout options. These layouts will consider potential NEC tenants, utility and apron configurations, fleet mix requirements, and taxiway and taxilane alignments. Once a preferred layout is selected, McClure will finalize the grading and drainage design package for bidding, setting the stage for future phases of development, including taxiways, taxilanes, aprons, building pads, and overall site improvements.
Highlights
- The project site is up to 13 feet higher than adjacent runways, taxiways, and roadways, requiring significant earthwork
- Approximately 200,000 cubic yards of earth must be removed to facilitate the proposed improvements
- McClure is exploring regrading options to retain as much material on-site as possible, reducing hauling costs
- Collaboration with local earthwork contractors will help repurpose excess fill dirt, cutting project costs
- This project serves as a key development to kickstart the North Executive Campus at CBF
- McClure brings the largest and most experienced aviation team in Iowa, a reputation that led to its selection for this project
- Strong industry relationships and a collaborative approach ensure successful project execution
Discipline
Aviation
Project Type
Aircraft Hangar, Terminals, SRE Buildings
Client
Council Bluffs Airport Authority