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Will B

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there are more shared use facilities out there than most people know of...
 

scooterbug44

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May 8, 2007
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I hadn't realized Minneapolis Int'l had a reserve base sharing its runways until a friend (Dad was an AF colonel I think) had her wedding there and some of the other guests got in trouble for taking photos too close to the flight line.

I also thought it hilarious that it took me over 30 minutes to get to it by cab when it was maybe 1/2 a mile as the crow flies.
 

Kurt

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Construction Update: 9/3/2009
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:08 AM PDT
Contract 1: Heavy Civil and Airfield Lighting
The project is currently 90% complete with 76% of the contract utilized. All interim milestones continue to be met or bested. In general, base bid earthwork is now 99% complete (6 million cubic yards).
The project’s Main Access Road is structurally complete excepting the final surface course that will be installed during facility commissioning. All of the P-403 asphalt base and concrete paving lanes have been placed on 8,400 linear feet of Runway 16-34 and the main apron.
On the taxiways and main apron, all lime rock base and the two lifts of P-401 base have been placed on 8,400 linear feet on all of the taxiways.

  • 75,354 tons of asphalt pavement in place (68% of both airside and landside). 165,860 square yards of landside lime rock base and 130,885 square yards of flightline P-211 lime rock base have been installed in accordance with the project specifications.
  • 67,233 cubic yards of concrete runway pavement and main terminal apron is in place (100% of ultimate volume).
  • 99% of the RCP storm sewer installations are complete (43,939 linear feet). 77,904 linear feet of perforated under-drain has been installed along the taxiways and runways (50% of total). 43,415 linear feet of perforated pipe has been placed in the treatment ponds (54% of total).
  • 62,668 linear feet of electrical lighting ductbank and lighting conduit has been installed (54% of design quantity) and 108,614 linear feet of counterpoise systems (35% of design). 60 base can plazas, 196 taxiway edge lights, and 348 runway light cans are now complete (55% of design). The roof truss system of the airfield lighting vault was erected.
  • Of the project site’s 1,400 acre foot print, 1,000 acres has been either seeded or paved.
Contract 2: Terminal Building and Support Facilities
The project is 51% complete with 52% of the time utilized. There has been some slippage within the terminal building schedule but the projected completion for the overall contract is still within the original period of performance.
The cab of the Air Traffic Control Tower will be installed during September in time for the FAA mobilization to the structure in January 2010.
Terminal Building - Area A

  • Completed CMU installation at Elevator #1 set hoist beam.
  • Completed installation of roof sheathing and underlayment.
  • Completed Fire Proofing: Column Lines B-E / 1-9.
  • 100% Complete with installation of east retaining wall at Baggage Reclaim.
  • Began layout of 2200gal grease interceptor north end.
  • 100% Complete with roof curbs/blocking for sky lights.
  • 75% Complete installation of Cold Form Metal Framing (CFMF).
  • Continue MEP rough-in.
  • Continue installation Canopy Glulam Beams.
Terminal Building - Area B

  • 95% Complete with installation of CMU walls at Elevator #5, to set hoist beam.
  • 90% Complete with installation of CFMF interior/exterior walls.
  • 100% Complete installation of roof curbs/blocking for skylights.
  • 80% Complete with Sprayed Applied Fireproofing bottom of roof deck and structural members.
  • Continue mechanical and electrical rough-in.
  • Continue plumbing rough-in up through elevated deck.
Terminal Building - Area C

  • Completed part of concrete slab on grade for Baggage Handling.
  • Completed installation of structural steel columns and trusses.
  • Completed installation of roof deck.
  • Continued layout/installation of CMU walls at Baggage Handling.
  • Continued installation of CFMF Column lines, C19-C23 Airline Offices.
  • Continued Sprayed Applied Fireproofing underside of roof deck and structural members.
  • Continue with installation of plumbing rough-in and trench drains south end of baggage handling.
Terminal Building - Area D

  • Completed final pours on Jetway Bridge footings.
  • Completed roof decking.
  • Completed roof sheathing and underlayment.
  • Continued layout/install CFMF 2nd Level.
  • Completed Sprayed Applied Fireproofing at underside of roof deck.
Terminal Building - Area E

  • Completing erecting structural steel.
  • Completing roof decking.
  • Completing roof sheathing and underlayment.
  • Completed slab on grade.
Air Traffic Control Tower

  • 90% Complete with installation of floor beams and stairs: Floors 1-4.
  • Delivery of Tower cab has been extended to early September.
  • Continue installation of stairs and floor decking.
Public Safety Building

  • Continue installation of CMU at Admin. area complete up through first floor.
  • 85% Complete with installation of CMU at Vehicle Bays and equipment rooms.
  • Continue with the installation of CMU for the elevator shaft walls up through 2nd floor.
  • Completed erection of structural steel columns at vehicle bay.
  • Completed steel decking and preparing for 2nd floor elevated concrete pour.
  • Completed installation of stairs and hand rails in Admin area.
  • Completed installation of 750gal grease interceptor.
Air Cargo Building

  • Continue installation of entry doors, overhead doors and window.
  • Continue with rough-in of electrical and plumbing.
  • Continue the installation of light gauge metal framing, drywall and insulation.
  • Began installation of gypsum drywall.
  • 95% Complete with installation of side metal paneling.
Air Maintenance Building

  • Continue installation of entry doors, overhead doors and window.
  • Continue plumbing and electrical rough-in.
  • Continue the installation of light gauge metal framing, drywall and insulation.
  • 95% Complete with installation of side metal paneling.
Air Maintenance Building / Storage Shed

  • Continue installation of entry doors, overhead doors and window.
  • Continue plumbing and electrical rough-in.
  • Continue the installation of light gauge metal framing, drywall and insulation.
Fuel Storage

  • Completed installation of concrete transfer pads.
  • Completed installation of fuel containment areas.
Rental Car Facility

  • Completed installation of underground settling tanks.
  • Continued grading and compacting building pad, resetting edge forms.
  • Continued layout of canopy foundation and rough-in for fuel, air and water.
  • Continued electrical and plumbing rough-ins.
Contract 3: Utility Contract
Utilities are 59% complete with 64% of the contract time utilized. Power systems will be energized during September and water will be provided to the terminal complex in October.

  • 21,654 linear feet of 12″ water main installed from CR-388 north Loop Road & GA Roadway (99% complete).
  • 16,387 linear feet of 8″ sanitary force main completed onsite and along CR-388. (100% complete)
  • 23,072 linear feet of 3W2″ power distribution duct bank installed. (95% complete)
  • 34,165 linear feet of street light duct work installed on west side of main road.
  • 6,849 linear feet 6Wx4″ concrete encased communication duct bank. (100% complete)
  • 8,453 linear feet of 30″ water main along GA Road. (94% complete)
  • 7,878 linear feet 24″ water main along Joyner Road. (98% complete)
  • 68 fire hydrants installed.
  • 50% of lift station completed to date.
  • 40% of Booster Pump station completed to date.
  • 25% of Fuel Farm Facility completed to date.
  • 22 pieces of equipment and 32 personnel on site.
Contract 4: Landscape/Hardscape Contract
The contract was executed on June 2, 2009 in the amount of $2,957,056.52. A partial Notice to Proceed was released on June 8, 2009 for the seeding and erosion control measurements only along the Main Access Road and LEEDS area with a not to exceed amount of $600,000.00.
Notice to Proceed #2 was issued on July 13, 2009 for trees, shrubs, plantings & hardscape. Not to exceed price of $800,000 and a 330 day time frame.

  • With 11% of time has been utilized the Contractor direct billings through June of 2009 is $32,127.27 equals 2% of value released to date. (1.4m)
  • 35 soil samples have been taken and tested for PH and metal content.
  • Erosion control measures have been installed along the Main Access Road.
  • 1,400Aquatic plantings at Kelly Branch outfall.
  • 1,700Aquatic plantings at Main entrance.
  • Hydroseeding on east side of Main Access Road.
Contract 5: NAVAIDs

  • Contract awarded to Hypower, Inc.
  • Base bid amount $1,728,800.00.
  • Bid Alternate 1 for installation of RWY Centerline and Touchdown Zone Lighting $311,400.00.
  • Anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 1, 2009.
  • Construction duration is 180 days.
Project scope:

  • RWY 16 Instrument Landing System - 90 days.
  • RWY 16 Medium Intensity Approach Light System - 120 days.
  • RTR Shelter & Tower Installation - 150 days.
  • Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Installation - 150 days>.
  • Automated Surface Observation System site preparation - 180 days.
  • Project scope in process of being amended to include Airport Sponsor purchase and installation of all radio communications equipment, value TBD.
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Andy A

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Feb 28, 2007
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A ways back, the mister ended up next to a group of Canadian engineers on his MEM-VPS leg. Their company needed to do engine testing in climate-controlled sub-zero temperatures, and it was cheaper and easier for the company to rent time at McKinley climate lab on base than to do their cold weather testing somewhere in Canada. (It would have been interesting to see the reaction when someone first proposed going from Alberta to Florida for cold weather testing. I'm sure they got chuckles before they showed that the numbers did work.)

There's a lot of high tech stuff surrounding Eglin that tends to slip below peoples' awareness if they aren't directly involved in it.
While I am sorry this is off subject, to think that not too long ago, some in our great Congress proposed doing away with the climate lab to cut military costs. Back to the initial thread.
 

Kurt

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Airport Authority Board Meeting - 9/11/2009

by NewPFN on September 14, 2009




BUSINESS ITEMS

Rental Car Minimum Annual Guarantees:
This item allows the board to consider removing the minimum annual guarantee (MAG) from the current rental car agreements.
The Board voted to keep the current MAG in the rental car agreements.
Amend Personnel Manual—New Job Position:
This item presents for Board approval of the creation of a temporary, part-time job position to assist the Director of Administration with certain tasks related to the relocation project such as filing, copying, faxing, etc. and assist in covering the front desk in the absence of the Executive Secretary. The position would be for 16-24 hours per week.
Approved.
Public Records Request Policy:
The airport attorney has prepared a Public Records Policy which provides uniform policies regarding public records requests. The policy names the Executive Director as the custodian of the Airport’s public records. It also states the airport will acknowledge any request promptly and allows for public records to be inspected at the administration office during normal business hours. The document also states a fee will be charged for requests which require extensive clerical or supervisory assistance (more than 20 minutes.)
Approved.

Walbridge Change Orders:

  • Security Infrastructure for AOA gate at GAT- hangars, Fuel Farm, North gate and Delivery gate. Cost: $619,751. Approved.
  • Add glass handrails back into the terminal contract. Cost: $95,816. Approved.
  • Relocate the first floor conference room to alleviate a bottleneck situation.Cost: not to exceed $75,000. Approved.
  • Extend exit corridor for arriving passengers at the request of TSA. Cost: Not to exceed $30,000. Approved.
  • Add lightning detection system. Cost: $48,000. Vote deferred until further information is supplied.
  • Add fuel monitoring system. Cost: $13,000. Approved.
  • Add screen wall at Maintenance building. Cost: $24,000. Approved.
  • Modify Delta office space. Cost: not to exceed $10,000. Approved.
  • Miscellaneous small changes. Cost: $50,417.06. Approved.
Phoenix Change Orders/Retainage:

  • Modification to Airfield Lighting Control Systems (ALCS) Cost: $34,706. Approved.
  • Relocation of project security fencing. Cost: $37,920 (this action will also alleviate the need for a special ditch crossing that would cost $75,000). Approved.
  • Modification to Main Access Road Storm Drainage Systems. Cost: $37,469.99. Approved.
  • Runway Extension: Will allow for the addition of the 1600 ft. RW 16-34 extension to the Phoenix contract. Also will include the costs for constructing the stubouts for Taxiways J & K for future tie-in to RW 3-21. Cost: $3,425,356.75. Approved (Pending final FAA approval for the 1600 foot extension).
  • Turf Establishment modifications: Recommends placing sod in critical areas along edges of pavement, as well as in specific ditch bottoms which lead to Pond C. Temporary Erosion Mat would be placed on the slope face adjacent to the Runway 16-34 Safety Area, on the slopes surrounding Pond C and on several other critical slopes. Estimated quantities to be used: 73,000 sy of Bermuda Sod - 170,000 sy of Temporary Erosion Mat. Cost: Not to exceed $500,000. Approved.
  • Retainage: Retainage was not held on the first 16 invoices under the Site Development and Paving contract. Starting with invoice 17, a 5% retainage was withheld and 5% will continue to be withheld until completion of the project. Approved.
KBR Change Order:

  • Increase to the project material testing budget. Cost: $109,100. Approved.
Gulf Power Change Order:

  • Add 350’ of 3—1/0 AI UG primary.
  • Add 180’ of 3—1/0 AI UG primary.
  • Install the 24”X36” splice boxes serving the NAVAIDS along the roadways.
  • Complete 1/0 AI UG primary along the general aviation section of the loop road.
  • Total Cost: $76,967. Approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
New Airport Name:
The board was asked to be thinking about a name for the new airport because it will be on the agenda at the next meeting on September 22, 2009. Staff will provide a list of suggestions compiled from input from the City of Panama City, Bay County, Staff and the public.
Naming New Airport Streets and Roads:
There are five streets at the new airport that will require naming. This action item will be on the agenda for the next board meeting on September 22, 2009 at 10 am.
 

SHELLY

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New Airport Name:
The board was asked to be thinking about a name for the new airport because it will be on the agenda at the next meeting on September 22, 2009. Staff will provide a list of suggestions compiled from input from the City of Panama City, Bay County, Staff and the public.

How about:

"The Aiport Formerly Known as Panama City Bay County International"
"JOE's Airtropolis"
"Southwest Airlines International"
"Airport O' the Pines"
"THE? Airport"
 

DuneLaker

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Mar 1, 2008
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These names aren't as funn as Shelly's but I'd ask to be considered:



West Florida Airport -- the airport is centrally located for West Florida

Some street names might be:

Walton Way -- the airport is within Walton County's original borders -- 388 could be renamed this and then continue on into Walton County when the road is extended to 98.

La Florida (Drive) -- historic name

Bay of Tacobago (Blvd) -- old historical name on map -- I love this old name -- Maybe someone will at least name a restaurant this one day.

West Bay (Avenue) -- A nod to the current area name that will be changed forever with this airport.

Washington (Street) -- Again, a neighbor county and this area was once part of it.


It will be fun to see the name suggestions.
 
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