The Redding Regional Airport Runway (RDD) Rehabilitation project provided vital infrastructure upgrades to enhance safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Mead & Hunt worked with the City of Redding and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deliver a comprehensive solution that met stringent regulatory requirements while minimizing disruption to RDD’s airport operations. The project included rehabilitating Runway 17-35 (previously designated as 16-34), taxiway connectors, blast pads, pavement markings, and airfield signage. A bid alternate added high-intensity runway light replacement and shoulder reconstruction to improve safety.
Early coordination with the FAA was key, and Mead & Hunt facilitated a reimbursable agreement that identified and addressed impacts to FAA navigational aids (NAVAIDs), both for the rehabilitation project as well as future runway safety area (RSA) improvements. To meet a tight schedule and reduce runway closure impacts, a Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP) was developed with detailed schedule and production expectations. This led to the formation of Redding Airport Constructors (RAC), a joint venture between DeSilva Gates Construction and J.F. Shea Construction, enabling efficient project delivery.
Mead & Hunt deployed a full-time construction support team from multiple offices across day, night, and weekend shifts to maintain coverage and effective communication. Runway 17-34 was closed from September 23 to October 20, 2025, with limited crosswind runway closures. The phasing plan allowed general aviation operations and emergency services to continue with minimal disruption.
