Ricondo Supports Broward County with a Broad Spectrum of Airport Services
Master Planning and On-Call Projects Address Feasibility, Operations, and Infrastructure Needs
With Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, the Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) needs a one-stop partner to quickly and expertly address all its aviation consulting needs. Whether it’s to conduct feasibility studies for capital improvement plans or to ensure expanding operations don’t affect aircraft operations, Ricondo has been proud to serve as the on-call consultant for the BCAD since 2015.
Ricondo has demonstrated its vast cross-disciplinary expertise through various assignments, which include operational evaluations, facilities and infrastructure planning, airfield and airspace analyses, simulation and modeling, financial and business planning, environmental planning, and staff augmentation services. Highlights of Ricondo’s work with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and North Perry Airports include:
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Airfield Pavement Geometry, Operational Assessment, and Vulnerability Studies to minimize operational impacts during reconstruction of FLL Runway 10L-28R and related taxiways
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North Runway Obstruction Mitigation Program, where Ricondo identified more than 700 vegetation obstructions that could affect terminal airspace at FLL
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Port Everglades expansion evaluation, ensuring neighboring Port Everglades development would not have an adverse impact on FLL aircraft operations
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Advance planning for new 5-Gate Terminal, which includes adding five new narrowbody gates and reconfiguring the terminal apron to generate eight additional aircraft parking spots at FLL
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Feasibility studies to support bond issuances for BCAD's capital improvement programs
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New rental car concessions agreement, by helping revamp the rental car concessionaire agreement for FLL’s joint-use facility
Other projects have included updates to airport layout plans, NAVAID siting studies, and a height zoning study.
No matter the challenge, Ricondo can tackle it all for Broward County.