Akiachak Airport Relocation
Remote airfield construction and access roads
Quick Facts
Location
Akiachak, Alaska
Role
Prime Contractor
Completion Date
January 2012
Project Overview
Phillips was contracted by the State of Alaska to relocate the existing Akiachak Airport to a new 236-acre site approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the community of Akiachak. The relocation was necessary because the runway and safety areas at the existing airport did not meet the minimum length and width standards, the runway had become degraded, and overall, the airport was deemed deficient in size for the forecasted operations. The project's general scope involved constructing a new 3,300-foot gravel runway, along with a safety area, taxiway, apron, and 1.4 miles of access roads.
Project Highlights
143
Acres Cleared
10,300
CY of Muck
466K
CY of Borrow Material
23,800
CY of Crushed Aggregate Surface
78,300
SY of Bonded Fiber Matrix
1,074
LF of 24” And 36” Corrugated Polyethylene Piping
22
Acres Seeded
72,267
Man-Hours With 0 Lost-Time Accidents
Phillips Contribution
Major items of work completed by Phillips included clearing of acres for the new airport, excavation of muck and borrow material, construction of an ice road for hauling borrow material, placement of 23,800 CY of crushed aggregate surface course, installation of bonded fiber matrix and 24” and 36” corrugated polyethylene piping, and seeding. Phillips also constructed two single-bay snow removal equipment buildings and installed medium-intensity runway, taxiway, and wind cone lighting.
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