As part of the City of Redmond’s continuing commitment to provide the highest quality airport facilities and services to the Central Oregon region and its air travel needs, the Redmond Airport will begin a ninety (90) day pavement rehabilitation project to the airport’s primary runway (Runway 4-22) starting on August 18.
This capital improvement project is intended to help maintain and prolong the useful life of the airport’s pavements. Typically, asphalt pavements have a lifespan of approximately 20-30 years depending upon local environmental conditions and pavement management practices. Runway 4-22 was last reconstructed in 1993; this project will extend the pavement life for an additional 20-year period.
The current project is comprised of two phases.
Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2014 and consists of the following major project items:
1. Full depth reconstruction of approximately 1,290 feet of Runway 4-22;
2. Construction of precision approach markings and new runway designator numerals (4-22 to 5-23);
3. Construction of runway grooving;
4. Construction of runway drainage improvements;
5. Construction of new high-intensity runway lights;
6. Construction of runway shoulder and runway safety area grading;
7. Updating runway guidance signage and pavement markings associated with the runway designator change from “Runway 4-22” to “Runway 5-23”;
8. Updating runway guidance signage and pavement markings associated with the runway designator change from “Runway 10-29” to “Runway 11-29”; and
9. Reconfiguration of Taxiway “E” markings.
This project was designed by Century West Engineering (Bend, OR). The construction contract for Phase 1 work, in the amount of $2,633,266.00, was awarded to High Desert Aggregate and Paving (Terrebonne, OR) through a competitive bid process.
Phase 2, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2015, will consist of full depth reconstruction of the remaining 5,750 feet of Runway 4-22, runway grooving, runway drainage improvements, high-intensity runway lights, and runway shoulder/runway safety area grading.
Project construction updates will be available on-line at www.flyrdm.com under the News & Media section.
The Airport is sensitive to the impact this project may have on our neighbors. This runway closure will require the rerouting of all aircraft arrivals and departures to Runway 10-29 (northwest to southeast) for the duration of the project. Redmond citizens may notice increased aircraft activity and noise over the City of Redmond while the primary runway is closed.
The Airport will work with the airport traffic control tower and aircraft operators to minimize noise impacts to the greatest extent possible.
Citizens may contact the Airport at 541-504-3499 or RDM@flyrdm.com to report noise disturbances.
The Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field – RDM) is the aviation gateway to Central Oregon. Owned and operated by the City of Redmond, the airport offers a full range of general and commercial aviation services. RDM is served by four air carriers; Alaska Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United with 15 daily direct flights to Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. For more information please visit us online at www.flyrdm.com.
