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Apr 26, 2012
New North Parallel Runway 8L-26R at Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston
Publication: Airfield Pavements: Challenges and New Technologies
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This new North Parallel Runway complex costs approximately $300 million, including land acquisition of 1,500 acres costing approximately $100 million. This runway 8L-26R is 5000 feet north of the existing Runway 8R-26L in order to facilitate simultaneous landings on both runways. This runway will be 9000 feet long by 150 feet wide with 35-foot wide shoulders on each side. This runway will have an ILS category III on both ends.
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Airfield Pavements: Challenges and New Technologies
Pages: 66 - 72
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© 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Adil Godiwalla
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Assistant Director, City of Houston Govt., Dept. of Aviation, 16930 J.F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77032
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