Abstract

A runway extension at the Portland Airport was recently opened to traffic and was the culmination of well over a decade of effort. The project presented numerous engineering challenges beyond design, such as environmental approval, land acquisition, and ditch mitigation. Phase I required the enclosure of Alexander Ditch and substantial soil for grading the site. Phase II included the paving and lighting of the runway and taxiway extensions. Join us for a discussion of this project.

Session Number

79

Session Title

Portland Airport Runway Extension/ South Bend Airport Reconstruction

Track Title

Aviation

Location

STEW 202

Date of Version

March 2023

Start Date

3-15-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

3-15-2023 8:50 AM

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Mar 15th, 8:00 AM Mar 15th, 8:50 AM

Portland Airport Runway Extension: Challenges and Successes

STEW 202

A runway extension at the Portland Airport was recently opened to traffic and was the culmination of well over a decade of effort. The project presented numerous engineering challenges beyond design, such as environmental approval, land acquisition, and ditch mitigation. Phase I required the enclosure of Alexander Ditch and substantial soil for grading the site. Phase II included the paving and lighting of the runway and taxiway extensions. Join us for a discussion of this project.