Aviation

With a 30,000 foot view, Bollig’s airport planning and design services are customized to meet the needs of rural communities.

Elbow Lake Airport

Designed for Small Cities

The Bollig Engineering Aviation team provides full design and consultation services for aprons, runways, taxiways, fuel systems, landside infrastructure, and more. But what makes us different is that we specialize in working with small cities and specifically small airports. We know how to work creatively with budget constraints and how to overcome common roadblocks. We embrace the challenge, know the route and are ready to take flight with you!

We Understand the Needs of Rural Airports

Many of our clients have a good grasp of their airport infrastructure needs, but struggle to understand the ever-changing rules, regulations, and funding opportunities available. Our aviation specialists are familiar with all of the documentation and standard requirements needed for the design and construction of rural airports in Minnesota.  Sometimes, to meet your airport’s specific needs, we understand a new approach is required and our team is experienced in finding new solutions.

Elbow Lake Airport
Elbow Lake Airport

Bollig can Help your Airport Access Funding

We work collaboratively with your team to find long-term solutions to benefit your airport and your community. As part of your team, we collaborate with funding sources such as the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics (MnDOT Aeronautics), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), local entities, and other sources to make the process easy – from planning to construction. We research and evaluate alternatives and prepare detailed plans to best support airport development while coordinating with FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics for funding priorities.

Services

Our Airport Consulting Services

Bollig partners with small municipal airports to assist in successful funding, design, and construction management for airport facilities. We are confident that we can design innovative solutions tailored for your airport’s needs that exceed your expectations. Here are some of the airport consulting services that Bollig Engineering offers.

  • Master Plans and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
  • Safety and Operations Planning
  • Feasibility Studies and Planning 
  • Surveying Services – GIS Updates and Exhibit A Property Research
  • Airport and Heliport Zoning
  • Research and Data 
  • Airports Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) Obstruction Survey
  • Environmental Documentation and Reporting
  • Funding Research Documentation 
  • Grant and Funding Administration
  • Legislative Briefings and Presentations
  • FAA & MnDOT Grant Applications
  • Runways and Runway Extensions
  • Taxiway Planning
  • Taxiway Construction
  • Aprons
  • Pavement Maintenance
  • Airfield Lighting
  • Airfield Signage
  • Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs)
  • Aircraft Hangars and Terminal Buildings
  • Fuel Facility Design
  • Facilities for Snow Removal Vehicles
  • Maintenance Equipment Procurement
  • Facilities for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
  • Roadways, Parking, Pavement Design and Preservation
  • Grading, Drainage, and Storm Water Management
  • Utility Design and Relocations
  • Wetland Remediation
  • Land Acquisition Management
  • Construction Management & Oversight
  • Contract Document Compliance
  • Client and Subcontractor Support
  • Meetings and Presentations
  • Grant Documentation and Closeout

Testimonials

What our Clients Say

Shane Daniels

Airport Manager / Public Works Director
City of Tracy

“The Bollig Team knew how to get the attention and support of MNDOT and the FAA to help the Tracy Airport regain its NPIAS status and took the steps to get it done quickly. Bollig’s dedicated service and support has gotten us back on track to be a viable airport and planning for our long-term goals.”

Joe LaRue

Airport Manager
Elbow Lake Airport

“The Bollig Team has been engaged since day one and has made a ‘night and day’ difference in putting our projects on a fast track.”

Gina Schellenberg

Public Works and Airport Manager,
Hector Municipal Airport

“Bollig is a great Engineering firm to work with. They have been a great help on our Airport reconstruction and are always willing to help in any way that they can.”

Willie Morales

M.P.P, M.S.A, M.C.P.P.O
Local Government Executive

“As a small unit of local government, we count on expert consultants that understand the fast paced and regulatory environment in which we perform… It has truly been a pleasure to work with Bollig and in particular with project engineer, Ms. Angela Holm who has demonstrated expert level awareness for the Minnesota Department of Transportation Aeronautic Division’s, funding mechanisms. Within a very short window of time, Ms. Holm was able to successfully meet with City leadership to strategize capital improvement planning for our municipal airport, reorganize priorities, and submit a grant to the State securing a grant of $127k in less than three months’ time.”

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