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Need Overview

Need Name: Kotzebue Runway Settlement Repair
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Estimated Cost: $3,492,665
Description: There are significant depressions on Runway 27/09, which are causing a large area of ponding between Taxiways C and D. The pavement must be sufficiently drained and free of depressions to prevent ponding that obscures markings or impairs safe aircraft operations.
Priority: ASAP
Need Origination: Letter of Compliance
Justification: FAA performed an inspection of OTZ in Summer 2021 and provided DOT with a letter of correction for the areas of the runway experiencing settlement. In August 2021, Alaska Airlines informed the Airport Manager of damage that occurred to two of their jets (in-board flap fairings), declaredly as a result of water damage experienced while traversing ponded areas of the runway during landing operations.
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Last Edit Date: 10/19/2021 03:13 PM
History Log
Jennifer Keller
Need Created
9/20/2021 11:05 AM
Jennifer Keller
In Project
9/20/2021 11:19 AM
Jennifer Keller
Need Created
10/19/2021 03:12 PM
Removed from project.
Jennifer Keller
In Project
10/19/2021 03:14 PM