Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, Rehabilitation Runway 13-31 and Construct Parallel Taxiway B
Iowa Falls, IA
Runway 13-31 was plagued by climate-related cracking that had progressively worsened over the previous few years. Given four different design options, the Airport decided to apply an unbonded PCC overlay over the existing flexible pavement. This design option was able to utilize the strength of the existing soil conditions and asphalt runway as the subgrade and subbase. It also ensured positive transverse drainage. The scope of work included crack repair and sealing, full-depth slab replacement, cold milling, joint sealing, installation of pavement markings, installation of new underdrains, and removal and reinstallation of the electrical system—including runway edge lights, taxiway edge lights, threshold lights, guidance signs, and runway end identifier lights.
Highlights
- McClure approached the City and the FAA with the idea of completing the Runway project at the same time as the Taxiway B project
- The goal was to shut down the Airport only once to complete both projects simultaneously
- The FAA agreed with the proposal and moved forward with the combined project
- This approach saved money for the City, Airport, and FAA by increasing efficiency through concurrent construction
Discipline
Aviation
Project Type
Runways, Taxiways, and Aprons
Client
City of Iowa Falls, IA