- Limited runway lengths for 65 days, with no
less than 5,000 feet available for landings and
5,209 feet available for Departures at all
times.
- Isolated repairs on existing concrete runway
ends, reconstruction of runway and shoulder
pavements, high-speed exit light modifications
and pavement markings.
The consensus on how to proceed came after
nearly three months of studies and negotiations
among LAWA’s consultant HNTB Corp., whose
engineers originally called for a total
reconstruction of the 8,000-foot Runway 16R/34L,
and VNAA’s consultants.
Kraus-Manning, Inc. and Labelle Marvin, whose
engineers determined that an asphalt overlay
could be performed within a much shorter
timeframe, at a lower cost and with
significantly less negative economic and
operational impacts.
“Today marks a major victory in our efforts to
save businesses and employees at Van Nuys
Airport from the devastating effects of an
extended runway closure,” said VNAA President
Curt Castagna. “Over the past few months, we
have worked with LAWA’s project team to
determine a rational and prudent alternative
that meets Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
requirements for runway lifespan and funding,
optimizes airport safety and eliminates runway
closures to the fullest extent possible.”
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