The UK’s London Luton Airport has opened a second taxiway under its £160m three-year transformation programme.
Known as Taxiway Foxtrot, the 520m-long taxiway will be used to better manage aircraft ground movements and reduce delays at Luton Airport.
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Around 6,000m3 of concrete was required to build the new taxiway. 150 LED lights on the taxiway were connected using 9km of electric cables.
Taxiway Foxtrot houses a de-icing facility that is said to be the largest in the continent.
The facility is capable of de-icing around seven aircraft simultaneously. It also features 600m of drainage to ensure the safe disposal of de-icing liquid.
It has been designed to help Luton ensure on-time departures in cold weather conditions.
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By GlobalDataLocal construction firm Ryebridge began construction work this January. It completed the work in August.
The construction was managed by Turner & Townsend.
In a press release, the airport noted that 4,000m3 of earth was re-used during the construction.
London Luton Airport operations director Neil Thompson said: “This new taxiway will enable us to efficiently manage the ever-increasing number of aircraft that use the airport.
“The de-icing facility will also help us and our airline partners to deliver punctual departures year-round, whatever the weather.”
Last December, Luton Airport re-opened its terminal after the latest phase of a renovation project aimed to double its passenger handling capacity by 2020.
The £160m three-year redevelopment aims to make journeys easier, quicker and more comfortable.
