During their lab on November 7th, 2023, students in CE153: Airport Design had the opportunity to meet with HNTB’s aviation group. Representatives Brian Gaul, Max Vale, and Arlo Fischer led the workshop, introducing students to the company and the vast amount of projects they’ve undertaken and are currently undertaking. These include projects such as Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) runway and taxiway remodeling, Minneapolis - St Paul International Airport’s (MSP) improvements for arrival and departure operations, and Harry Reid International Airport’s (LAS) site planning for private jets.
During the second part of the lab, the HNTB’s aviation group provided a workshop where students were able to experience a real-life scenario of designing LAS’s private jet site using to-scale facility, taxiway, and vehicle cut-outs.