SAFETY UPGRADES AND GENERAL AVIATION GROWTH Safety remains a top priority, and several upgrades reflect this. “We’ve reconfigured our taxiways to a 90-degree angle from the runway,” explains Lewis. This change significantly reduces the risk of accidental runway incursions.They’ve also upgraded the visual approach slope indicator system to a stateof-the-art PAPI system, ensuring precise approach guidance. Furthermore, enhancing the runway safety area has been a critical focus. “We extended the area off the pavement to a specific degree of slope, guaranteed to be obstacle-free,” Lewis outlines.This modification ensures that any aircraft leaving the pavement will have a smooth and safe stop. Another noteworthy improvement involves moving the taxiways further away from the runway. “This reduces the likelihood of involvement in any accidental runway departure,” he says, highlighting the foresight in planning these safety measures. 49 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 04, ISSUE 03 FOUR CORNERS REGIONAL AIRPORT
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