Facilities and Aircraft
Quad City International Airport covers 2,600 acres (1,052 ha) and has three runways:
- Runway 9/27: 10,002 x 150 ft (3,049 x 46 m), Surface: Concrete, ILS equipped.
- Runway 13/31: 7,301 x 150 ft (2,134 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
- Runway 5/23: 5,015 x 150 ft (1,529 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt
The airfield at the Quad City International Airport can accommodate any type of aircraft in virtually any type of weather conditions with the long runways, ILS, and high-intensity lighting. Airport officials claim that the airport is possibly capable of handling the new Airbus A380. The airfield has gone through many changes over the past few years as well, including extending Taxiway Hotel. Also, Runway 5/23 has been expanded to a usable 5,015 feet (1,529 m).
Runway 9/27, the airport's longest runway, was completely rebuilt in 2011. The program included a temporary 6,500-foot (2,000 m) parallel runway (10/28) constructed during the project. The new runway 9/27 includes new pavement, new shoulder construction, taxiway additions, and a new glide-slope capture effect kit for runway 9. The cost of the project will total $34 million and is expected to be complete by late 2012 when the temporary runway is converted into a taxiway.
For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2010, the airport had 49,170 aircraft operations, an average of 135 per day: 51% general aviation, 35% air taxi, 13% scheduled commercial and 1% military. At that time there were 87 aircraft based at this airport: 69% single-engine, 23% multi-engine, 8% jet and 1% helicopter.
The airport is designated international for having a port of entry customs service. A Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. Customs Office are located at the airport, enabling international inbound and outbound shipments. There are three cargo facilities for every available ramp and the airport has expansion capabilities. A number of air freight companies are located at the airport including BAX Global, DHL, and UPS Supply Chain Solutions.
Fixed Base Operators (FBO's) include: Elliott Aviation
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