Airport Operator services
Upgrade Airfield Lighting System Projects
This design-build project called for the repair and upgrade of the Airfield Lighting System at San Nicolas Island Naval Base in Ventura County, California. The project consisted of constructing an Airfield Electrical System including electrical power distribution, navigational aids, lighting systems, lighting control system, and incremental work. Upgrade to the airfield electrical distribution control and lighting system were performed to comply with existing Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) regulations, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, industry standards, and Base operational requirements. Specifically, the project consisted of: directional boring roughly 55,000’ to install 2″ PVC conduit for the new lighting backbone, digging holes for new lighting cans, pouring over 400 yards of concrete, and demolishing an existing regulator vault.
Ventura County Airport Authority
Camarillo, CA (USA)
Wayne County Airport Authority
Detroit, Michigan (USA)
Taxiway Y South Reconstruction
The project involved reconstructing the parallel taxiway to Runway 4R-22L, which is adjacent to the MacNamara and North Terminals and is in one of the busiest portions of the airfield. The project included:
- Analysis and recommendation of pavement reconstruction options
- Analysis and geometric alternatives for the relocation of Taxiway K7.
- Pavement reconstruction of 3500 LF of Taxiway Y and reconstruction of portions of taxiway connectors, Taxiway B, Taxiway K5, Taxiway K6, Taxiway, K7 and Taxiway K8.
- Design of replacement taxiway edge lighting and guidance signage systems.
- Facilitation of a sustainability workshop.
- Review and update of Runway to Taxiway Separation Modification to Standard documentation to the FAA ADIP system.
- Development of a detailed construction safety phasing plan to minimize operational impacts and expedite construction.
- Bidding support and analysis services.
General Aviation Terminal and Apron
The project was designed a 5,100-square-foot general aviation terminal, 150,000-square-foot PCC apron, access road, site improvements, and lighting for March Inland Port. Other airside improvements included a PCC connector taxiway to Taxiway A and the Runway 32 threshold. The connector taxiway and shoulders meet fighter/trainer requirements of the Air Force. The terminal includes offices, a conference area, lobby/lounge, restrooms, pilot lounge, and storage areas. The project also included a new landside main access road and parking lot and wet and dry utilities for the terminal and future hangars. The project features two 10,000-square-foot graded pads for future conventional hangars, above-ground aviation gasoline fuel storage tank, new security fencing, service and emergency access road, auto parking lot, and drainage improvements, including a half-acre detention basin and 331-foot underground storm drain system.
March Inland Port Airport Authority
Riverside, CA (USA)
Tompkins County
Ithaca, NY (USA)
Runway Rehabilitation
The project was designed a $3.5 million rehabilitation to Runway 14-32, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport’s single runway, which included partial depth milling, placement of a bituminous concrete true and level course and bituminous concrete surface course on 6,377 feet of the runway. The project received a Gold ACEC Engineering Excellence Award.
Three major airlines, the FBO, the local flying club, and the ATCT manager were engaged from the inception of the project through final design to help minimize impact on operations. Multiple work phasing alternatives were prepared, presented, and vetted and it was determined that a short-term, full airport closure had the least impact on airport users and was the best way to ensure the highest quality product.
Construction schedules were developed to determine the minimum allowable contract time. A 14-day airport closure was identified as reasonable and feasible. Construction crews worked 24 hours a day during the milling and paving operations. Despite some setbacks from failing bituminous material, the contractor was able to complete the project in just 13 days.
Receiving And Distribution Center
Keystone was the project management and construction management lead for the $8.7 million LEED Gold receiving and distribution center (RDC) at San Diego International Airport that was developed through a public-private partnership between Aviation Facilities Company, Inc., and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. The 23,000-square-foot facility is the main screening and distribution center for airport concessions. The building includes offices, a secure screening area, a nonsecure delivery area, dry/cold/freezer storage, and operations support space. The 1.49-acre site also includes landscaping, loading docks, and employee parking. Keystone led an integrated project delivery method that involved comprehensive collaboration among team members from predesign through construction. Keystone was also responsible for civil-site design and LEED administration.
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
San Diego, CA (USA)
March Inland Port Airport Authority
Riverside, CA
General Aviation Terminal and Apron
The project involved the rehabilitation of three separate runways at the airport.
Keystone team worked closely with the County of Napa and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to find a cost-effective solution to the troublesome soils found throughout the site. Through careful coordination, the team was able to meet all FAA grading requirements, approach procedure development timelines and bring the entire facility back online according to schedule. In addition, they worked to lessen negative impacts on the environmentally sensitive wetlands and critical habitat zones surrounding the site. Drone footage from the project site has been effectively used for outreach to the community and FAA.
Runway 7-25 Reconstruction
Oxnard Airport’s (OXR) Runway 7 25 needed to be reconstructed to meet growth needs. As this is the airport’s only runway supporting its nearly 110,000 operations a year, limiting the runway closure time was critical to the project’s success. Keystone designed clear plans and provided design support during construction, enabling an extremely expedited construction schedule of under three months.
Our team also procured and incorporated community feedback and designed three alternatives that the County could implement depending on future funding. The project plans included multiple alternatives to allow the airport to continue to serve the community moving forward.
The 5,950-foot-long runway meets AC 150/5300-13A standards and Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
County of Ventura, Department of Airports (OXR)
Oxnard, CA (USA)
San Diego International Airport Authority
San Diego, CA (USA)
Concept Of Operations
Keystone developed the Concept of Operations, a document outlining approaches to the change in the development of the new $1.027 billion facilities and systems of the Green Build program—for the SDCRAA. The scope of services included all airport elements, including Landside Operations. The following are some of the document’s main areas of focus:
- Parking
- Signage
- Passenger Processing
- Baggage Handling
- Terminal and Airside Operations
- Security Operations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Facilities Management
- Business Operations
- Customer Service
- External Facilities and Support
- Environmental Operations
The document entails a common analytic framework, identifying and examining key points in business drivers, current conditions, functional requirements, and risks/assumptions. Aiming to produce a comprehensive document, this model was applied to 64 different elements dealing with systems, facilities, and operations.
Runway Improvements
Keystone performed Improvements to the eastern portion of Runway 10C 28C and Runway 10L-28R, including installation of a drainage system; installation of CECO and a common electrical duct bank; 400,000 square yards of 18-inch and 21-inch Portland cement concrete paving for the runway, taxiway and apron surfaces; and asphalt paving for the runway, taxiway and apron shoulders. The project also included the installation of airfield lighting infrastructure, the installation of fencing to include blast fencing and marking and striping.
Chicago O´Hare Airport Authority
Chicago, IL (USA)
San Diego International Airport Authority
San Diego, CA (USA)
Green Build Terminal 2 Expansion
Keystone assisted the Airport Authority as consultant during planning for Terminal 2 West Expansion (Green Build – a $1B+ capital project). As part of this efforts/task, Keystone assisted the Airport Authority to sign a 20-year deal to provide its new Green Build with a big dose of solar power and save at least $3 million in electricity costs in the process. The San Diego airport’s first solar array produced enough power to offset 10 to 13 percent of energy needs at the two main terminals. Savings will depend on the trajectory of electricity prices, but they could reach $4+ million. The 1.5 MW solar energy system was completed in 2014 and installed atop a renovated Terminal 2. A 2MW solar energy system was also installed on the NTC parking lot adjacent to the same terminal (Green Build) connected to the 12kV loop. The energy purchase agreement/contract was signed with San Diego-based Borrego Solar for the installation and maintenance of the panels and related electrical equipment. Borrego, a specialist in financing and producing commercial solar projects, retains ownership of the array and sells power back to the airport at a lower overall cost than the local utility can provide.
Runway 06l/24r Refurbishment
Keystone assisted the Airport Authority as PMC consultant during the the pavement renovation works of the 06L/24R runway at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport in Barcelona.
The intervention included the milling and paving of the rolling of the 06L/24R runway and a complementary action within the 90 metres of the 02-20 runway axis. In addition, in both areas the replacement of beacon lights, the replacement of the base boxes, the execution of rozas and lying again secondary wiring and the repainting of the horizontal signage of the runways.
Barcelona Airport Authority
Barcelona, Catalonia (SPAIN)
Catalonia Airport Authority
Lleida, Catalonia (SPAIN)
New Airport in Lleida
Keystone assisted the Catalonia Airport Authority as a PMC consultant during the construction of the new airport, which includes the runway 13-31 of 2,500 meters for code C aircraft and all the facilities such as apron area, ATC Tower, Terminal building, ARFF Building, Power plant, etc.
Ninoy International Airport Upgrade
Keystone assisted Naia Consortium in the development of the Unsolicited Proposal for The Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The support comprises the development of the Project Proponent’s recommendations for the design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, supply, construction, installation, commissioning, testing, completion of the Project including:
- Implementation of the O&M Works and Associated Facilities in the Passenger Terminals, which are cost-effective, high-impact improvements, to be implemented within a 24-month period;and, Construction of Terminal 1 Annex, Terminal 2 Annex and Terminal 3 Annex, Airside Works and the Airport People Mover.
Naia Consortium
Manila (PHILIPPINES)
