Richmond International Airport’s rapid growth necessitated a new area for deicing aircraft, as well as more space for operations, passengers, restaurants and shops. That meant significantly more impervious surface and, with it, more runoff.
Part of a continuing expansion plan, the recently completed Concourse B Apron Expansion and Deicing Facility includes some 66,000 square yards of commercial aircraft-grade concrete pavement that runs from the existing Concourse B apron to Taxiway F. The apron is configured to allow the glycol runoff to be sent to the collection pump station, which will discharge to the Henrico County sanitary system, while stormwater runoff is
