Runway 12L-30R Airside and Electrical Improvements

Protecting Passengers Through Airfield Infrastructure

At the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), safe and reliable runways are essential to keeping people and communities connected. Years of wear at the intersection of Runways 12L-30R and 4-22 created drainage challenges that could lead to slick or icy conditions during landings, raising concerns for passenger and aircraft safety. TKDA partnered with the Metropolitan Airports Commission to fully reconstruct this critical intersection, creating safer conditions for everyone flying to and from MSP while strengthening the long-term resilience of the airfield.

Closing Runway 12L-30R doesn’t occur often, so the design team completed as many maintenance projects as possible during the closure. The team combined six projects into one larger project, significantly reducing the cost of design and construction phase engineering. These projects included upgrading nearby taxiways, safety areas, and lighting systems while minimizing disruption to airport operations and the surrounding community. The result is a safer, more efficient airfield that supports reliable air travel, reduces long-term maintenance impacts, and reinforces the airport’s role as a vital transportation hub.

CLIENT: Metropolitan Airports Commission
LOCATION: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport