Airport Maintenance
- Pavement Preservation and Maintenance
- Airport Lighting/Navaids
- Snow and Ice Control
- Environmental Impacts
- Runway Safety
- NOTAMs
- Self-Inspection
- Wildlife Control
Pavement Preservation and Maintenance
Useful Practices
Asphalt Pavement Crack Repair
Ann Johnson, Instructor
Computer Program for Preventive Maintenance
John Olson, Airport Manager, Hutchinson Municipal Airport
Topic Contacts
Ann Johnson
President
Professional Engineering Services
612-275-8190
johns421@umn.edu
Gene Skok
University of Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Transportation
(retired)
651-407-9364
gskok441@q.com
Roger Olson
Research Operations Engineer
Minnesota Department of Transportation
651-779-5517
Roger.Olson@dot.state.mn.us
Other Resources
"Pavement preservation: protecting your airport's biggest investment," AirTAP Briefings, Summer 2005, view or download (600 KB PDF)
Asphalt, Concrete, and Turf Maintenance and Preservation (268 KB PDF)
AirTAP workshop highlights, 2003
Pavement Distress and Maintenance: Part 1
Presented at the 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum
Learn how to identify typical distresses, make appropriate repairs, and use new materials and techniques.
Speakers:
- Tracy Schmidt, Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics
- Ann Johnson, Professional EngineeringServices, Ltd.
[view presentation (71 MB PPT)]
Airport Lighting/Navaids
Useful Practices
Runway Light Markers
Richard Helgeson, Airport Manager, Two Harbors Airport
Topic Contacts
John Schroeder
Engineering Principle
Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics
651-234-7251
john.schroeder@dot.state.mn.us
Other Resources
"NAVAIDs: A brief overview," AirTAP Briefings, Winter 2006, view or download (194 KB PDF)
"Workshop illuminates the latest in airfield lighting and navigational aids," AirTAP Briefings, Fall 2002, view or download (677 KB PDF)
Airport Lighting (36 KB PDF)
AirTAP workshop highlights, 2002
Snow and Ice Control
Useful Practices
Snow and Ice Control
Jim Moriarty, Fleet Manager, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Topic Contacts
Kathleen Schaefer
Office of Maintenance
Minnesota Department of Transportation
651-282-2160
kathleen.schaefer@dot.state.mn.us
Paul Sichko
Asisstant Director - MSP Operations
Metropolitan Airports Commission
612-726-5855
paul.sichko@mspmac.org
Other Resources
"Snow and ice control aids safe airport operations," AirTAP Briefings, Spring 2002, view or download (184 KB PDF)
Snow and Ice Control (96 KB PDF)
AirTAP workshop highlights, 2003
Environmental Impacts
Useful Practices
Storm Water Runoff
Richard Helgeson, Airport Manager, Two Harbors Airport
Other Resources
"Managing Airport Storm Water Featured at October Fall Forum," AirTAP Briefings, Fall 2006, view or download (398 KB PDF)
“Managing Industrial Stormwater in Minnesota,” a presentation of the Minnesota Environmental Protection Agency’s Stormwater Program for Industrial Activity—Air Transportation sector (2008). View or download the presentation (836 KB PDF).
Managing Airport Storm Water Runoff
Presented at the 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum
Hear a presentation on NPDES permit requirements and other rules for GA airports. Learn how to develop a storm water pollution prevention plan, when to hire a consultant, how environmental rules affect agricultural spraying, and how to develop a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures plan for fuel systems.
Speakers:
- Julie Rantala, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — [view presentation (4.6 MB PPT)]
- Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates — [view presentation (10.7 MB PPT) ]
- Roy Fuhrman, Metropolitan Airports Commission — [view presentation (9.6 MB PPT)]
Runway Safety
Useful Practices
Fuel Information Sign
Jim Schultze, Forest Lake Airport
Other Resources
"Proper fueling methods make for safer airports," AirTAP Briefings, Fall 2004, view or download (126 KB PDF)
NOTAMs
Useful Practices
Submit a useful practice on this topic.
Topic Contacts
Shaun Germolus
Executive Director
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority
218-262-3452
shaun@hibbingairport.com
Brian Thompson
Airport Operations Manager
Rochester International Airport
507-282-2328
bthompson@rochesterintlairport.com
Self-Inspection
Useful Practices
Submit a useful practice on this topic.
Topic Contacts
Shaun Germolus
Executive Director
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority
218-262-3452
shaun@hibbingairport.com
Brian Thompson
Airport Operations Manager
Rochester International Airport
507-282-2328
bthompson@rochesterintlairport.com
Other Resources
"Self-inspections make for safer airports," AirTAP Briefings, Winter 2002, view or download (80 KB PDF)
Wildlife Control
Useful Practices
Wildlife Control
John Lonetto, Airfield Foreman, Duluth International Airport
Topic Contacts
John Hart
Wildlife Biologist
USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services
218-327-3350
John.P.Hart@aphis.usda.gov
Other Resources
"Wildlife control at airports a growing concern," AirTAP Briefings, Summer 2002, view or download (209 KB PDF)
Wildlife Control (144 KB PDF)
AirTAP workshop summary, 2003