LAX Runway Safety Area Program
ACC 37th Annual Conference & Exposition
November 11, 2015
Mark J. Vicelja, PESenior Airports Engineer
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• 5th busiest airport in the world; 2nd in the U.S.• Passengers (2014) – 70.7 MAP• Operations (2014) – 1,744 daily/636,706 annual operations.
Peak operations over 2,000/day.• 11 daily A380 flights by 9 carriers.• North Airfield Runway 6L-24R (8,925 x 150) Runway 6R-24L (10,285 x 150) – A380 Departures
• South Airfield Runway 7L-25R (12,091 x 150) Runway 7R-25L (11,095 x 200) – A380 Departures
LAX Overview
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7L
7R
6L
6R
24R
24L
25R
Existing RSA Conditions - 2014
LAX RSAs Needing Improvement
Argo Ditch traversed 24R RSA
Existing localizer, VSR, parking lot and fence violate 24L RSA standards.
Existing blast fence, VSR, fence, public road & Dunes violate 6R RSA standards.
Existing blast fence, fence, public road & railroad violate 25R RSA standards.
7R RSA required grading to meet RSA standards.
25L25R localizer
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• FAA RSA 2015 deadline• Impact only one runway at a time• Minimize operational impacts during construction• FAA systems and flight procedures coordination• Airline/FAA/Stakeholder coordination• Safety during construction• New guidelines of AC 150/5370-2F• Environmental processes (NEPA/CEQA) • Community concerns
Challenges
Challenges
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Re-sequenced Runway Implementation Schedule in May 2014
The Runway Safety Area (RSA) Program for LAX• Runway 25L RSA and Temporary Repair – runway closure 1st
QTR of year• Runway 24R RSA and Rehabilitation – summer runway closure• Runway 24L RSA – shortened runway during construction• Runway 25R RSA and Rehabilitation – shorten runway/full
closure 1st QTR of year
Meeting the Challenges
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• Monthly Airline/FAA/Planning/Operations meeting• Detailed phasing working with ATCT and Operations• Developed visual phasing/sequencing presentation• Bi-weekly FAA/LAWA meeting/teleconference• Developed FAA/LAWA Integrated Schedule• Coordinate AOA access and haul routes• Strict phasing with Liquidated Damages and
incentives for early completion• Press releases, community presentations, website
Coordination
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Argo Ditch Construction
Argo Ditch after July rain. Lincoln Blvd outlet on the right – 7/20/15
Constructing transition structure for Lincoln Blvd outlet – 8/21/15
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Argo Ditch Construction
Argo Channel shoring and grading – 7/30/15
New Argo Channel box structure – 8/25/15
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Argo Ditch Construction
Argo Ditch during September storm – 9/15/15
New Argo Ditch Outfall – 9/28/15
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Runway 24R Rehabilitation
Runway 24R demolition - 7/13/15
Runway 24R paving lane and centerline light cans - 7/29/15
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Runway 24R Rehabilitation
Runway 24R pavement and centerline lights - 8/24/15
RW Guard Lights at Taxiway Y - 8/24/15
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Runway 6R-24L RSAEast End (RW 24L)
Taxiway E
E8 V
Taxi
way
V
Taxilane D
D7
E7
Byp
ass
SAAP 3
Davidson Dr
6R Loc
Existing localizer, VSR, parking lot and fence violate RSA standards.
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Runway 6R-24L RSAEast End (RW 24L)
E8 V
Taxi
way
V
D7
Relocated SAAP 3
Blast Pad
Extend RW & TW E
New Access Road
Relocated LOC
AbandonTW E7
802’ Displaced
Threshold
Taxiway E
Taxilane D
Runway 24L to remain open during construction with shortened length.
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Runway 6R-24L RSAWest End (RW 6R)
Taxiway E
E16E17
BB
BB
331’ Displaced Threshold 6R GS6R RW End
Existing blast fence, VSR, AOA fence, Pershing Drive and Dunes violate RSA standards.
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Runway 6R-24L RSAWest End (RW 6R)
CCDD
BB
BB
6R GS
New Entrance TWs
Realign TW E
Relocated RW End
Blast Pad
537’ Displaced
ThresholdRelocated GS & PAPI
Relocate MALSR
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Runway 7L-25R RSAand Rehabilitation
Shortened runway Oct/Nov 2016 - 3½ monthsRunway closure Jan/Feb 2017 - 4 months
East End
RWY 25R-7L
TWY CTWY B
TW
Y F
Pershing Dr
West End
Update: Advertised on October 21 for construction bids.
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West Aircraft Maintenance Area
Hangar Site
Apron and access taxiways to be constructed by LAWA.
Hangar development by others.
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West Aircraft Maintenance Area
HANGAR SITE
Update: Completed PCC paving. Scheduled to open ramp by end of year.
AIRSIDE ELEMENT PROJECTSCONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SEQUENCE (as of November 1, 2015)
May2013
Jan2014
Jan2015
Jan2016
Jan2017
Jan2018
AR
FFTaxilane
D10New
DelugeTank
Taxi
way
R
Taxi
lan
e S
Aug
BEA
Taxi
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T
BEA
Taxi
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T
Dem
o L
ow
Bay
Jul NovFeb
- Under Construction
- Construction Complete
Shorten Runway
BEABEA
Mar
Runway 25L RSA and RepairRunway 25L RSA and RepairRunway 25L RSA and Repair
Taxiway T (Phase 2)Taxiway T (Phase 2)Taxiway T (Phase 2)
Runway 7L-25R Safety Area Improvements and Pavement Rehabilitation
Runway 24R RSA
Nov
Runway 24L RSAShorten Runway
OctApr Jun JulSep
DecMay Jun
- Under Contract
Feb
Runway 6R RSA
May
West Aircraft Maintenance Area
Oct
Phase 1 Ph
ase
4
Ph
ase
A
Aug
Ph
ase
4
Sept
Hangar SiteHangar Site
7L-25RWeekend
Closures (x2)
Shorten RunwayRunway 7L-25R Safety Area Improvements and Pavement RehabilitationRunway 7L-25R Safety Area Improvements and Pavement Rehabilitation
Ph
ase
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West AircraftMaintenance Area
Jun
Runway 24R Nightly Closure (00:00 to 07:00) (x10)
24L Nightly Closure (00:30 to 06:30) (x5) + 24L 54hr Closure (x1)
Runway 24R RSA
Oct
Runway 24R 6hr Closure (x1)Runway 24R RSA
24L Nightly (weekend) Closures (00:30 to 06:30) (x3)24L Nightly Closure (00:30 to 06:30) (x2)
Runway 24R RSA
*Nightly Closures for Stripping and Milling*Runway 25L RSA and Repair25L Runway Rehabilitation
Taxiway HTaxiway HTaxiway H
25L Runway Rehabilitation25L Runway Rehabilitation
Dec
BEA
BEABEA
Runway 24L RSA
May Sept