MCRA receives grant from FAA

The MCRA has received a grant from the FAA to rehabilitate the taxiway and lighting system at the Airpark. This grant will cover phase 1 of construction, which will include the parallel taxiway from the mid-field north.

REHABILITATE PARALLEL TAXIWAY GOALS/BENEFITS:

  • Construct new parallel taxiway pavement from mid-field to Runway 14 threshold
  • Construct dual taxiways to Runway 14 at the north end
  • Construct new LED taxiway edge lights system (MITL)
  • Re-mark the taxiway center line and hold lines at the proper location
  • Install new lighted hold position signs
  • Construct a PAPI for Runway 32

Taxiway Construction Project Coordination
The above project will be very beneficial to the Airpark, but will also present significant coordination during construction. The following is a brief summary of what to expect. More information will follow over the next few weeks.

PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION: May 15 – July 15
(weather dependent) AIRPARK IMPACTS:

  • Parallel taxiway closed from mid-field to exit Taxiway E
  • Back-taxiing required on Runway 14 – 32
  • Touch-and-go operations prohibited
  • Additional construction work will be at the north end of the airport
  • Runway 14-32 will be closed intermittently on 10 nights (10 pm until 7 am)

PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION: July 15 – August 15
(weather dependent) AIRPARK IMPACTS:

  • Parallel taxiway closed from mid-field to the Runway 14 threshold
  • Overflow apron (Runway 14 end parking) closed
  • Back-taxiing required on Runway 14 – 32
  • Touch-and-Go operations prohibited
  • Runway 14-32 will be closed intermittently for 10 nights (10 pm until 7 am)

Please click on following link for a bulletin for construction information:
Construction on Taxiway Bulletin

Airpark to Celebrate 50 Years on October 9, 2010

Airpark to Celebrate 50 Years on October 9, 2010

Montgomery County Revenue Authority Celebrates Earth Day with Increased Initiatives to Improve Environmental Footprint at its Golf Courses
Expanded Use of Organic Fertilizer, Soil Conservation Gains and Partnership with Audubon International Part of MCRA Green Commitment

In recognition of Earth Day 2009, the Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA) renewed its commitment to improving the environmental footprint of all MCRA golf courses. As part of that effort, MCRA has partnered with Perdue AgriRecycle to treat its courses with an organic pasteurized poultry litter fertilizer, which helps to reduce the MCRA’s environmental impact, yet also improves the playing surfaces in a more natural way. Read more