Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
ALASKA AVIATION DATABASE
a component of the
Alaska Aviation System Plan

Need Overview

Need Name: Runway Seawall Improvement
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Estimated Cost: $26,400,000
Description: Improve the runway seawall on the southwest border of the runway.
Priority: ASAP
Need Origination: Sponsor
Justification: The southwest section of the runway, along the RWY 29 end, is exposed to the open see and hammered by waves that break over the top of the runway scattering rocks, debris, and salt spray all over the runway. The pavement along the runway/safety area edge is damaged and after it gets fixed, the next storm redamages it. Water is getting underneath the runway and shooting out of the asphalt, meaning a catastrophic failure is possible in the future.
Notes: YouTube video can be seen at: https://youtu.be/qIyB6pv2Y2Q?feature=shared There are no easy answers to this fix but a fix must be found.
Last Edit Date: 2/14/2024 10:22 AM
History Log
Paul Khera
Need Created
11/8/2023 01:19 PM
Paul Khera
In Project
11/8/2023 04:07 PM
Paul Khera
Need Created
2/14/2024 10:17 AM
Removed from project.
Paul Khera
In Project
2/14/2024 10:23 AM