- March 29, 2023
- In the Media
Aviation Experts Discuss Solutions to Runway Incursions in Airport Magazine
Christopher Hacker
Senior Aviation Project Manager
Andrew Scanlon
Senior Aviation Project Manager
Airport Magazine, a publication of the American Association of Airport Executives, featured Kimley-Horn aviation experts Andrew Scanlon and Christopher Hacker, who discussed frequent causes of runway incursions at airports as well as mitigation strategies. In their article, Andrew and Christopher offer several considerations for evolving airports, including addressing pavement width requirements that hinder visual cues, reducing the amount of back taxiing that occurs on runways, and preparing for construction projects through thoughtful communication and training.
“As you review your airfield and operations, always consider your ongoing airfield maintenance program and future development plans to ensure intelligent investments are being made that result in mitigating the potential for runway incursions.”
About the Experts
Christopher Hacker
A leader with both a strong technical and analytical base, Christopher has more than 20 years of proven experience in airport planning, environmental compliance, and program management. He has extensive experience developing, coordinating, managing, and successfully delivering projects of various complexities for both commercial service and general aviation airports. Skilled in growing community support for airport planning and development projects, Christopher establishes trust with clients through his understanding of airport operator requirements, and he is able to embrace a client’s vision and remain vested from project initiation through completion.
Andrew Scanlon
With more than 20 years in the aviation consulting field, Andrew has focused on both traditional airport planning as well as unique airport planning studies like Airports-GIS, runway incursion mitigation, and land use compatibility. A multidisciplinary leader, Andrew collaborates with aviation engineers to develop solutions to modern aviation challenges and manages aspects of aviation consulting that range from planning and design to program and construction management. Throughout his career, Andrew has worked on more than 200 airport projects that vary in size and complexity, and his range of aviation experience allows him to view projects from multiple angles and provide clients with a robust portfolio of skills.