The Indianapolis Executive Airport unveiled its newly completed runway at a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday following a five-year, phased extension project. Woolpert led design for the $15 million project and provided construction management, planning, and material testing services.
The new runway, extended from its original 5,500 feet to 7,000 feet, was designed to provide an increased margin of safety for aircraft. Construction was completed in multiple phases to allow the airport to remain operable for a majority of the project.
Indianapolis Airport Director Sam Sachs said the new runway represents a significant leap forward in the airport’s ability to support the growing demand for aviation in the northern Indianapolis metropolitan area, including the rapidly growing communities within Hamilton County and Boone County.
Woolpert Program Director Chris Snyder said that the vision for the project began in 2008 following the completion of the airport’s master plan. Woolpert has worked with the Indianapolis Executive Airport for nearly two decades, providing architectural design and engineering support for various projects, including the design of the airport’s 19,000-square-foot corporate hangar for Beck’s Hybrids in 2018.
The project was primarily funded by federal grants.
