Miami, Florida

Runway 9-27, the longest runway at MIA, measures 13,000 feet in length.  Being the airport’s longest runway, it is mainly used by larger and heavier aircraft used in transcontinental flights and cargo transportation. Since MIA is first in the U.S. for international freight and the third overall for total cargo transportation, Runway 9-27 is vital to local commerce, the airport, and Miami-Dade County. To ensure the runway continues operating at peak condition, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) hired a consulting team to design and oversee the runway’s reconstruction.

As a member of the project team, CES participated in the design of and construction oversight for the reconstruction of Runway 9-27 at MIA. CES played a key role in developing the following components:

CES staff also provided assistance reviewing the project’s specifications, material quantity calculations, and construction cost estimates. Because the project was designed well below the budgeted contract amount, MDAD requested additional civil engineering design services from our team to improve drainage conditions surrounding the runway.  All services were completed within budget and on schedule.