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Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport, Runway 15-33 Lighting Rehabilitation
Mt. Pleasant, IA
In 2014, the City of Mount Pleasant engaged McClure to provide engineering services for the design and bidding of the Runway 15-33 Lighting Rehabilitation project at the Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ). At the time, the existing Medium-Intensity Runway Lighting (MIRL) system and associated taxiway lighting were outdated, having been in service for approximately 30 years. The system's cabling was direct-buried, leaving it vulnerable to environmental exposure and potential damage from animals. Additionally, the fixture heights did not meet FAA height requirements, and the stake-mounted lights were frequently knocked over, resulting in ongoing maintenance issues. These damaged lights often caused power outages and posed challenges during airfield mowing operations. The direct-buried system also made it extremely difficult for airport personnel to locate and isolate areas in need of repair. As a result of the existing conditions, McClure assisted the City in completing a grant application for federal funding to remove and update the edge lighting system.
The project included the installation of a concrete base-mounted Medium Intensity Runway Lighting (MIRL) system featuring energy-efficient LED light fixtures equipped with arctic heater kits to ensure reliable operation in cold weather conditions. A new continuous 2-inch PVC conduit system was installed to house the cabling for the lighting infrastructure. Concrete collars were placed around all base-mounted lights to facilitate ground maintenance. One Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) system was installed at the Runway 15 end, while the existing FAA-owned REIL at Runway 33 remained unchanged. A bare counterpoise system was implemented to enhance lightning protection. The project also included the installation of one primary lighted wind cone for wind direction visibility. Two Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) were removed and replaced, along with the existing Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems and the L-854 radio control equipment. Additionally, three runway hold position guidance signs were installed to improve airfield signage and operational safety.
The project included the installation of a concrete base-mounted Medium Intensity Runway Lighting (MIRL) system featuring energy-efficient LED light fixtures equipped with arctic heater kits to ensure reliable operation in cold weather conditions. A new continuous 2-inch PVC conduit system was installed to house the cabling for the lighting infrastructure. Concrete collars were placed around all base-mounted lights to facilitate ground maintenance. One Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) system was installed at the Runway 15 end, while the existing FAA-owned REIL at Runway 33 remained unchanged. A bare counterpoise system was implemented to enhance lightning protection. The project also included the installation of one primary lighted wind cone for wind direction visibility. Two Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) were removed and replaced, along with the existing Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems and the L-854 radio control equipment. Additionally, three runway hold position guidance signs were installed to improve airfield signage and operational safety.
Highlights
- Collaborated with the FAA to justify removing the old turnaround pavement at the Runway 33 end, originally built when Runway 15-33 was only 3,000 feet long
- Identified that the abandoned pavement conflicted with proposed edge light spacing
- Avoided costly boring under the pavement by securing FAA funding for its removal
Discipline
Aviation
Project Type
Airfield Lighting and Navigational Aids
Client
City of Mount Pleasant