TRACK: TRACK C (AIRSIDE/ENGINEERING) Title: Upcoming Airfield Programs WORKSHOP: Speaker: Jonathan Leach - Chicago Department of Aviation & Todd Merrihew, P.E. - Jacobs Date: February 22, 2017
Image: O Hare International Airport October 2013 O Hare Modernization Program & Runway 10C-28C
Airport Delays 1999 and 2000 saw significant increase in delays at US system-wide airports. This triggered Congress request to FAA to assess the problems and take action In 2000 O Hare was the 3 rd most delayed airport in the U.S.
Airport Delays Flight capacity (ops/hour) at O Hare in 2000: 200-202 during Good Weather 157-160 during Adverse Weather Scheduled demand at O Hare in 2000 was at or above the airfield capacity: 3.5 hours/day during Good Weather 8 hours/day during Adverse Weather Demand was expected to grow 18% over the next 10 years, resulting in more delays. It was time to look at fixing the problem
2001: Starting Point of Modernization Seven Runways: 3 sets of parallels 2 sets of low visibility arrivals Intersecting runways Longest: 13,000 feet (2 over 10,000 feet) One FAA Control Tower and 3 ARFF Stations
O Hare s Modernization Program Purpose Reduce Delays Increase capacity and efficiency Scope Reconfigure O Hare s intersecting runways into modern, parallel layout Six east-west parallel runways and two crosswind runways Economic Impact Creates 195,000 jobs and adds $18 billion in annual economic activity
2001: Runway Configurations Annualized Airport Arrival Rate was 94 operations/hour Annualized Airport Departure Rate was 95 operations/hour 27% use 46.5% use 17.1% use 6% use 3.3% use 96 Arrivals 96 Arrivals 96 Arrivals 76 Arrivals 68 Arrivals 96 Departures 96 Departures 96 Departures 96 Departures 72 Departures
The Proposed Modernization Plan 8 Runways: 6 east/west parallels (all low visibility) 1 alternate set of parallels 2 sets closely spaced (arrival/departure) 3 FAA Control Tower & 4 ARFF Stations
Concept Plan Simulation Results West Flow 70% East Flow 30% Visual Instrument Visual Instrument 134 Arrivals 106 Arrivals 114 Arrivals 106 Arrivals 150 Departures 116 Departures 140 Departures 116 Departures
Modernization Plan Benefits
OMP Economic Impact The O Hare Modernization Program projected to create up to 195,000 new jobs and add an additional $18 billion in annual economic activity to our region. In addition, the construction activities associated with the OMP provide for significant job growth
OMP Funding Sources ($000) PFC Funding $1,523 FAA LOI Grants $925 GARBs $2,882 AIP Funds $74 Total $5.4B
Pre-OMP and Current Aerial Views
Pre-OMP and Current Aerial Views
OMP Delay Reduction Per Runway
Components per Phase of OMP
Projects Delivered
Aerial Photograph of Runway 10C-28C Taken October 2013 O Hare Runway 10C-28C: Case Study
Runway 10C-28C Stats Final piece of OMP Phase 1 and the cornerstone of the $8 billion OMP plan to reconfigure O'Hare International Airport. Schedule Design 2005 2012 by OAE JV (AECOM, Jacobs, Milhouse and Delta Engineering) Construction 2006 2013 Budget $780M runway construction $1.3B with enabling projects
Project Description Scope Runway: 10,800 long by 200 wide Full parallel taxiway with high speed and perpendicular entrance/exit taxiways Group VI, CAT II/III runway Runway status lights Two cargo aprons Cargo access tunnel Site grading, drainage and utilities Perimeter service road
Project Statistics 7.2 million CY of earthwork 950,000 SY of pavement 250 Miles of airfield cable 2,800+ airfield lights 17.5 Miles of subsoil drains 680,000 tons of asphalt From Chicago Tribune article
Runway 10C-28C Critical Elements Project Complexity Project Successes Lessons Learned
ORD Runway 10C-28C: Complexity CEMETERY RELOCATION & PROTECTION ST. JOHANNES (1) RESTHAVEN (2) R/W 10L NAVAIDS R/W 10L PAVING & ELECTRICAL R/W 10L MASS GRADING CARGO AREA SITE PREP NORTH R/W 10C-28C CARGO TUNNEL EXTENSION R/W 10C-28C CONSTRUCTION CENTER R/W 10L TAXIWAYS RUNWAY 10C-28C CONSTRUCTION EAST 10C BERMS 5 AND 6 & 10L SITE PREPARATION RUNWAY 10C-28C CONSTRUCTION WEST (1) (a) CARGO APRON (b) (2) (c) R/W 10C-28C MASS GRADING (EAST) SOUTH BASIN SITE PREPARATION BENSENVILLE LAND ACQUISITION AREAS INTERIM BENSENVILLE DITCH RELOCATION FEDEX CARGO BUILDING FEDEX VEHICLE MAINTENANCE BUILDING CARGO AREA SITE PREP SOUTH FINAL RAIL RELOCATION UNITED CARGO BUILDING INTERIM RAIL RELOCATION & CARGO ACCESS RD FUELING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AIRFIELD VAULTS & ASSOCIATED DUCT BANKS SOUTH RTR S R & S and LLWAS LLWAS (a) RTR R (b) RTR S (c)
Complexity: Project Integration & Delivery Integration / Incorporation of other designs into the Runway 10C-28C design Extensive and on-going coordination with other designers Rapidly changing site conditions Incorporation of other designs into Runway 10C-28C bid packages Creation of project coordination plans for each bid package Project Delivery Design / Bid / Build Constructed in 8 bid packages - 5 site preparation projects and 3 paving packages
Complexity: Project Phasing Key Concerns Maintaining airfield operations during construction Integration with other construction & enabling projects Stakeholder input and buy-in Seasonal weather conditions & moratoriums Earthwork management Constructability Site access Staging areas
Project Successes Packaging - Coordination & timing allowed the project to be completed 2 months early and $139M under budget ($641M total) Redesign and re-phasing of storm sewers allowed for $4M in savings Detailed understanding of design codes identified reduction in paving limits saving $16M Installation of first low voltage approach lighting system in the United States
Runway 10C-28C Lessons Learned Track & Document Decisions/Assumptions On a long program it is a must to document for reference as time goes by on the program and staff changes Don t Overdesign Leave flexibility in designs to allow for changes in fleet mix, traffic patterns and airfield functionality in the future Flexibility in the Construction Phasing Define work restrictions/requirements and leave the means and methods to the construction contractor Get Construction Personnel Involved Early Incorporation of construction personnel in the design process can save construction time and reduce cost
Runway 10C-28C Lessons Learned Detailed Existing Utility Investigation Detailed investigation in design prevents utility outages and down time for the contractor Standardized Quality Documentation & Procedures With a large number of stakeholders coordination and consistency is a must to track comments and changes Develop a Procedure for Expediting Change/Field Orders Change will happen. Quick resolution can keep design and construction on track. Size and Timing of Bid Packages is Important Look to take advantage of the broader construction market and economy of scale Restrictions on Availability of Work Areas for Contractor Don t just specify worst case conditions to minimize contractor claims. Additional costs will be built into the bid price that cannot be recouped if restrictions are relaxed during construction.
Runway 10C-28C Lessons Learned Public Engagement You need public support for your program. Look for innovative ways to provide a positive impact to the community.
FAA Standards Pavement Geometry FAA AC150/5300-13 Airport Design Used for Runway 10C-28C Geometry (Dated 9/29/89) Current FAA Standard is AC 150/5300-13A, Change 1 (Dated 2/26/2014) Some Differences Between Standards: Taxiway Design Group (TDG) Fillet Geometry Shoulder Widths Taxiway Width Change Advantages Taxiway Width 82 vs. 100 for TDG 7 vs. ADG VI Reduced Taxiway Shoulder Width in some cases Segmented Fillet Geometry
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Federal Aviation Administration Airfield Safety Design & Construction Presented to: ACC / AAAE Planning, Design & Construction Symposium New Orleans, LA <Audience> By: Khalil E. Kodsi, P.E. PMP Manager, Airport Engineering Division, AAS-100 Date: February 22, 2017 <Date> Federal Aviation Administration 1
Avoid Wide Expanses Of Pavement Federal Aviation Administration 2
Avoid Wide Expanses Of Pavement Federal Aviation Administration 3
Increase Pilot Situational Awareness Federal Aviation Administration 4
Increase Pilot Situational Awareness Federal Aviation Administration 5
Avoid Direct Access Federal Aviation Administration 6
Avoid Direct Access Federal Aviation Administration 7
Avoid Direct Access Federal Aviation Administration 8
Avoid Direct Access Federal Aviation Administration 9
Supplemental Videos FAA TV Runway Incursion Prevention Basic Taxiway Geometry Taxiway Design Groups Airplane Maneuvering High Speed Exits End-Around Taxiways http://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/airport_desig n/airport_design_technical_videos/ Federal Aviation Administration 10
New Fillet versus Old Fillets 150/5340-30 Federal Aviation Administration 11
Taxiway Safety Areas (TSA)? Federal Aviation Administration 12
TSA & Object Free Area Limits Federal Aviation Administration 13
Temporary Orange Construction Signs Federal Aviation Administration 14
Taxiway Center Line Deviation CONSTRUCTION AREA TAXIWAY CENTERLINE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED NOTE: FOR PROPER PLACEMENT OF SIGN REFER TO AC 150/5340-18. Federal Aviation Administration 15
RWY 33 TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE 8320 FT CONSTRUCTION AHEAD Phasing Plan Application - simplified 8,320 (TORA, TODA, ASDA) 8,320 (TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA) 7,820 (LDA) RUNWAY 15-33 TAXIWAY G RWY 15 TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE 8320 FT NORTH TAXIWAY H (SECURED TO BARRICADE) NEW CONSTRUCTION CLOSED CLOSED FOR LANDING - DISPLACED THRESHOLD LEGEND Federal Aviation Administration 16
Use of a Lighted X For a multiple runway environment, If the lighted X on a designated number will be located in the RSA of an adjacent active runway, locate the lighted X farther down the closed runway to clear the RSA of the active runway. In addition, the closed runway numbers located in the RSA of an active runway must be marked with a flat yellow X. Federal Aviation Administration 17
Temporary Displaced Threshold OBLITERATE AIMING POINT MARKING INSTALL TEMPORARY RUNWAY DESIGNATION, ARROWHEADS AND DISPLACED THRESHOLD BAR INSTALL TEMPORARY RUNWAY THRESHOLD LIGHTING (INBOARD LIGHT IS YELLOW/GREEN, ALL OTHERS ARE BLANK/GREEN) INSTALL TEMPORARY ARROWS TO EXISTING CENTERLINE MARKING, SEE NOTE TURN CENTERLINE LIGHTS OFF IF DISPLACEMENT OF THRESHOLD IS MORE THAN 700' OBLITERATE RUNWAY DESIGNATION MARKING CHANGE EXISTING LIGHTS TO YELLOW/RED NOTES: 1. THIS FIGURE IS A SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION AND NOT INTENDED FOR INSPECTION PURPOSES. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE ACs FOR GUIDANCE. 2. THIS FIGURE DIPICTS A TYPICAL TEMPORARY DISPLACED THRESHOLD. THE ACTUAL TEMPORARY MEASURES WILL VARY PER EACH SPECIFIC SITUATION. 3. DURING CONSTRUCTION VASI AND PAPI SYSTEMS SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. CONSTRUCTION AREA INSTALL TEMPORARY REIL (OPTIONAL) USE DECLARED DISTANCES TO PROVIDE RSA AND CLEAR APPROACH/DEPARTURE SURFACE OBLITERATE TOUCHDOWN ZONE AND CENTERLINE MARKING RUNWAY SAFETY AREA EXTENDS REQUIRED DISTANCE PRIOR TO THRESHOLD OBLITERATE THRESHOLD MARKINGS INSTALL RED/RED LIGHTS BLAST FENCE OUTSIDE TOFA TO PROTECT CONSTRUCTION ZONE (MAY BE REQUIRED) NOT TO SCALE Federal Aviation Administration 18
Temporary Partially Closed Runway OBLITERATE AIMING POINT MARKING LOW PROFILE BARRICADES WITH FLASHERS SEE NOTE 1 OBLITERATE RUNWAY DESIGNATION AND CENTERLINE MARKINGS DISCONNECT/COVER TAXIWAY DIRECTION SIGNS DISCONNECT LIGHTS OBLITERATE THRESHOLD MARKINGS RWY 2 TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE 6750 FT CHANGE LENSES AS NECESSARY COVER DISTANCE REMAINING SIGN IN THIS DIRECTION INSTALL SIGN AT BOTH ENDS OF THE RUNWAY (OPTIONAL) OBLITERATE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE MARKINGS TO CLOSED AREAS INSTALL TEMPORARY TAXIWAY CLOSED MARKING BLAST FENCE TO PROTECT CONSTRUCTION ZONE (MAY BE REQUIRED). IF BLAST FENCE IS NOT USED, INSTALL LOW PROFILE BARRICADES DISCONNECT/COVER TAXIWAY DIRECTION SIGN CONSTRUCTION AREA USE DECLARED DISTANCES TO PROVIDE RSA AND CLEAR APPROACH AND DEPARTURE SURFACE INSTALL TEMPORARY RUNWAY DESIGNATION AND THRESHOLD BAR INSTALL TEMPORARY RUNWAY THRESHOLD/END LIGHTING INSTALL TEMPORARY REIL (OPTIONAL) OBLITERATE TOUCHDOWN ZONE MARKING RUNWAY SAFETY AREA EXTENDS REQUIRED DISTANCE PRIOR TO THRESHOLD INSTALL TEMPORARY CHEVRONS NOTES: 1. PLACE LOW PROFILE BARRICADES AT ALL ACCESS POINTS TO CLOSED SECTION OF RUNWAY. 2. THIS FIGURE IS A SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION AND NOT INTENDED FOR INSPECTION PURPOSES. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE ACs FOR GUIDANCE. 3. THIS FIGURE DIPICTS A TYPICAL TEMPORARY PARTIALLY CLOSED RUNWAY. THE ACTUAL TEMPORARY MEASURES WILL VARY PER EACH SPECIFIC SITUATION. 4. DISCONNECT/COVER LIGHTS IN CLOSED AREAS. 5. DURING CONSTRUCTION VASI AND PAPI SYSTEMS SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. NOT TO SCALE Federal Aviation Administration 19