Killeen-Fort Hood
Regional Airport
Work in Progress Changed to Meet
Post-9/11 Security Measures
A Civilian and Military Joint Venture:
In 1998, the City of Killeen determined it was in need of a modernized airport that would fulfill the
requirements of both city residents and military personnel from neighboring Fort Hood. This joint military and civilian design, while practical and cost effective, required a strong upgrade from the previous Killeen facility. For the construction process, a Texas CEC firm was hired to provide planning and program management, and design and construction management services. The updated airport design includes a new terminal building, aircraft parking apron, taxiway extension, fueling facilities, public parking, rental car area and an airport maintenance building.
Attacks Put Construction on Hold:
The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport was one of the few terminals under construction in September of 2001. After the terrorist attacks, new security requirements were sure to follow, and the construction team halted work at 90 percent completion. Facing new challenges, the team of engineers defined solutions to address issues associated with structural integrity, parking, baggage screening and security options.
Reverse Curve saves on Project Expense:
Engineers extended the taxiway approximately 6,000 linear feet, creating a full-length parallel taxiway on the civilian side of the runway. The taxiway extension was designed to feature a reverse curve, which moves the pavement from a runway-taxiway separation of 700 feet (the military standard) to 400 feet (the civilian standard). This unusual configuration resulted in a substantial savings in excavation costs.
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