Category: Aviation

FAA Part 108 Explained: What Small City Airport Managers Need to Know About Autonomous Drones

Autonomous drones are no longer just a future concept or something limited to large commercial airports. As federal regulations evolve, small city airports are beginning to see more questions and interest around pilotless aircraft and long-range drone operations. One proposed FAA rule that airport managers may hear more about is Part 108. While it is […]

Airport Zoning: What It Means for Your Community’s Airport

Airports are more than runways and terminals—they’re critical assets for safety, economic development, and community connection. But protecting these assets requires careful planning. That’s where airport zoning comes in. What Is Airport Zoning? Airport zoning is a set of local ordinances designed to ensure that land use around airports is safe and compatible with aviation […]

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) ARFF and SRE Facility Project of the Year Award by MCOA

Bollig Engineering partnered with Mead & Hunt on a project for the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD), winning 2023 Project of the Year in the category of Commercial Service at the Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA)! Even though Bollig played a small role in the project, we appreciate being acknowledged as part of the engineering […]

Why We Need General Aviation Airports in Rural Minnesota

Across rural Minnesota, airports are essential community assets that drive our local economies, provide safety nets in times of emergency, and bring us together. Let’s take a closer look at the important role of general aviation airports in rural Minnesota cities. Rural General Aviation airports help to drive economic development which benefits residents, business owners […]

Minnesota Flyer features Hector as Airport of the Month

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota, the Hector Municipal Airport has been a pivotal aviation hub for decades. In fact, the Hector Municipal Airport was featured by long-time aviation writer Tom Foster, as the “Airport of the Month” in the August 2023 issue of Minnesota Flyer Magazine. Click here to view the PDF article. History […]