Calgary International Airport Runway Development Project

6.5 million m³
of earthworks

5,000
LED inset and edge lights and 160 guidance signs

First airfield
to use all LED lighting fixtures

Challenges

Calgary International Airport required geometric planning, environmental assessment, design, construction, and commissioning of a new Category IIIa, (4,270 m) parallel runway and dual parallel taxiway system as part of the runway development program.
The new Runway 17L-35R will help manage the increasing air traffic demand due to tourism, business travel, and trade in the Calgary area.
The runway project is being implemented concurrently with other associated airport infrastructure projects, including a new air traffic control tower; a new (620 m) long, six-lane roadway tunnel; and the new 22-gate international/transborder terminal expansion.

Led engineering and design management as a part of the runway program management team. Monitored the detailed design consultant and assisted in selection of construction manager.
Coordinated runway construction and commissioning with the Calgary Airport Authority, NAV Canada, and Transport Canada.
Designed utility relocations for runway and taxiway; services and utilities for new electric center and underpass; grading, excavating, and filling new runway and terminals; and a new stormwater management system supporting aircraft deicing.
Completed emergency response service planning studies, estimating new rescue and firefighting response times and the need for new, upgraded rescue and firefighting equipment and facilities.