Buffalo Niagara International Airport R/W 5-23 Extension and Rehabilitation

As part of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) Airport Improvement Program, Runway 5-23 and Taxiway “A” at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA) were extended 1,000 ft and rehabilitated for the full length (9,000 ft). All in-pavement lighting and approach lighting systems were replaced, two tunnels were rehabilitated, NAVAIDS were improved, site drainage was improved, and security issues were addressed.

HMM was responsible for providing all construction monitoring services including project management, full time inspection, cost control and schedule review services.  Construction inspection activities addressed embankment construction, P401 (asphalt) and P501 (concrete) pavements, full replacement of in-pavement edge and approach lighting systems and circuits, new airfield signs and circuits, NAVAIDS improvements, drainage work, and site restoration work.  HMM provided technical assistance to evaluate changes during construction related to runway lighting systems, airfield signage, and various civil/site issues.

Project Highlights:

• Work was completed with minimal disruption of airport operations
• Placed over 600,000 cy of embankment for the runway and taxiway extensions
• Removed over 8,600 cy of rock for drainage channel construction
• Installed 130,000 tons of P-401 asphalt pavement
• Replaced all in-pavement light fixtures and circuits in the main runway including centerline, touchdown zone threshold, and edge lights
• Replaced all taxiway edge lighting and circuits
• Replaced all airfield signs and sign circuits
• Constructed perimeter roadways