This project included topographic survey and design of all airport site work associated with an 80,000 SF expansion and reconstruction of the East Concourse of Long Island Mac Arthur Airport’s passenger terminal.  Design work on the airfield portion of the project was performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration standards.  Components consisted of a 240,000 sf aircraft apron area, a drainage system to accommodate runoff from the apron as well as a substantial portion of the existing runways and taxiways, and apron/taxiway lighting.  Outside of the airport operations area, site work included a sanitary system for the expanded building; relocation of utilities; new parking areas for 2,500 vehicles and access roads, including lighting, pavement markings and drainage. 

LKMA completed design of a facility to capture stormwater runoff during periods of aircraft de-icing, so that it can be treated.  The facility is located “on airport”, adjacent to the existing aircraft apron at the main terminal building. LKMA was responsible for the stormwater analysis and design which included the task of verifying that the post-construction configuration of the airport’s drainage system would meet the FAA design storm capacity requirements.  This task was accomplished by developing a complete computer drainage model of the airport’s existing positive drainage system using StormNET drainage software (EPA SWMM).

Survey, design and construction inspection involving the installation and modification of airfield signs including the installation of new airfield cables, replacement of transformers, construction of precast concrete sign footings, removal and disposal of existing concrete footings, cabling to existing light fixtures, installation of steel duct by jacking methods, trenching, restoration and maintenance and protection of traffic for both aircraft and vehicular traffic.  Project involved both day and night work (11P.M. – 5A.M.) to minimize impacts associated  with closing runways.  Inspection reports and documentation for this million dollar project which required security clearance were in accordance with NYSDOT MURK procedures.

A redesign of the airfield drainage system was conducted in association with the expansion and reconstruction of the East Concourse of Long Island MacArthur Airport. A topographic survey was performed and design components consisted of 1500 linear feet of 54 inch and 48 inch drainage pipes to collect runoff from a new 240,000 sf aircraft apron area, a substantial portion of the existing runways and taxiways, and from a major portion of existing landside passenger parking areas.  The new drainage system eliminated surface drainage ditches and some old culverts, and doubled the size of the receiving retention basin.  Appropriate drainage of the airfield was maintained during construction which was inspected by LKMA.