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the Genral · #**2561** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 12:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Austin1971

Agreement signed last week. Asbestos remediation currently underway of three buildings just west of the south terminal. Demolition and construction activity should pick up quickly after that is completed.

I'm not a fan of the South terminal because I think the impression it will leave on arriving out of town passengers will be a poor representation of ABIA and the COA. That being said, it is necessary as a relief low cost alternative to doing nothing until expansion on the main terminal is complete. I also think it will look cool having boarding and deboarding of passengers at a different location at the airport.

brando · #**2562** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 12:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I'm not a fan of the South terminal because I think the impression it will leave on arriving out of town passengers will be a poor representation of ABIA and the COA. That being said, it is necessary as a relief low cost alternative to doing nothing until expansion on the main terminal is complete. I also think it will look cool having boarding and deboarding of passengers at a different location at the airport.

They'll be flying in from Allegiant so I'm sure they'll think it's the terminal they deserve.

brando · #**2563** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 12:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Austin1971

Agreement signed last week. Asbestos remediation currently underway of three buildings just west of the south terminal. Demolition and construction activity should pick up quickly after that is completed.

I'm pretty sure that's for the main terminal expansion. The 1st phase is clearing a few buildings, laying more concrete for expanded apron and then actually building the terminal.

I don't remember seeing anything about having to clear buildings for the south terminal renovation. What indication is there for the south terminal being delayed? The council gave final approval last year.

Austin1971 · #**2564** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 3:29 AM**

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GoldenBoot · #**2565** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 6:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Austin1971

Agreement signed last week. Asbestos remediation currently underway of three buildings just west of the south terminal. Demolition and construction activity should pick up quickly after that is completed.

Sweet. I'm glad to hear that!

Austin1971 · #**2566** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 7:34 PM**

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brando · #**2567** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 9:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Austin1971

Specifically buildings 8155, 8160 and 8165. Google maps will give you an idea. Just west of the south terminal. A bit of history, building 8160 was an old air traffic control tower back in the day.

Can you post a link to the source? I never saw any plans to take down any buildings except for the terminal expansion project. Not doubting. Just saying I never saw anything about that.

KevinFromTexas · #**2568** Posted **Apr 11, 2016, 7:17 PM**

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Iberia A340-300 MotoGP charter to Barcelona landed just before 12:30 today. It will take off full of race fans at 2 p.m.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - https://www.facebook.com/abia/photos...type=3&theater

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U.S. Navy F/A-18c Hornet, 165400, arriving at ABIA today. Special thanks to Joe Fernandez and Robert Kibbie for capturing & sharing these photos with us.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - https://www.facebook.com/abia/photos...type=3&theater

sammyk · #**2569** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 12:01 AM**

I see Iberia uses the same cleaning crew as Air France.

drummer · #**2570** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 2:43 AM**

Quick question for you airport/aviation enthusiasts: Do you ever have runways that run East/West instead of North/South? I know that some are NE/SW, NW/SE, etc., on occasion, but I don't know that I've personally seen one running true East and true West. If it does happen, it seems to be less frequent. Why is that? I'm just curious and figured at least one of you guys would know the answer to that.

the Genral · #**2571** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 3:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

Quick question for you airport/aviation enthusiasts: Do you ever have runways that run East/West instead of North/South? I know that some are NE/SW, NW/SE, etc., on occasion, but I don't know that I've personally seen one running true East and true West. If it does happen, it seems to be less frequent. Why is that? I'm just curious and figured at least one of you guys would know the answer to that.

Runways are generally constructed to run in the direction of the prevailing winds. Perpendicular to the prevailing winds would require the sometimes dangerous crosswind landings. So if the prevailing wnds are from the north or south, like in Austin, ideally you'd want north to south runways. If you have the luxury of land space, having an east west runway would be nice when you have crosswind conditions. That being said, I believe our old airport was more east to west on the main runway. On the west coast near the Pacific, the runways are generally east to west facing into the prevailing winds off the ocean.

electricron · #**2572** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 3:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

Where the prevailing wind is east to west, the runways run east to west. DFW has 4 north to south runways.

Actually, DFW Airport has 5 north to south runways, and 2 northwest to southeast runways.

the Genral · #**2573** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 4:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by electricron

Actually, DFW Airport has 5 north to south runways, and 2 northwest to southeast runways.

Yes sir you are right. You replied to my post before I deleted the original and rewrote it because I wasn't sure of the exact number. I get lazy and don't always do the reseach, but I was close at 4

drummer · #**2574** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 5:19 AM**

Makes sense. Thanks, General.

waynechef · #**2575** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 3:47 PM**

Bush Intercontinental in Houston has 3 East / West runways.

DoubleC · #**2576** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 3:26 AM**

Seems like people /can/ connect to AUS for the BA190 flight. Perhaps under rare circumstances.

http://www.milevalue.com/british-air...e-next-summer/

EDIT: I didn't notice the actual dates; this appears to be a multi-city flight, booked over the period of what appears to be months!

Jdawgboy · #**2577** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 5:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by DoubleC

Seems like people /can/ connect to AUS for the BA190 flight. Perhaps under rare circumstances.

http://www.milevalue.com/british-air...e-next-summer/

If only we could get a direct to Honolulu.

GoldenBoot · #**2578** Posted **Apr 26, 2016, 8:58 PM**

http://www.austintexas.gov/news/marc...stin-bergstrom

Highlights
-3rd Busiest Month in Airport History
-March 2016: +6% Y-O-Y
-Jan-Mar 2016: +10% Y-O-Y

jbssfelix · #**2579** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 2:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

http://www.austintexas.gov/news/marc...stin-bergstrom

Highlights
-3rd Busiest Month in Airport History
-March 2016: +6% Y-O-Y
-Jan-Mar 2016: +10% Y-O-Y

We're still on track to cross 13 million this year. If this growth rate continues, we'll hit about 17.5 million by the time the terminal expansion is complete in 2019. I think we seriously need to start looking at the next phase of expansion.

Austin1971 · #**2580** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 4:24 PM**

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