
East Taxilanes Reclamation, City of Willmar, Minnesota
Surface drainage would pond on each taxilane and eventually back up into each hangar.
Silas is an aviation project manager who began his profession in 2006. He has extensive experience in airport design and client management for numerous commercial service and general aviation airports throughout the Upper Midwest. Silas is passionate about client interaction. He uses his knowledge in project scoping, contract negotiations, and construction administration to provide the best outcome for his clients. He assists them with the design, construction, and funding for a variety of projects involving both concrete and bituminous runways, taxiways, and aprons. In addition to airfield pavement design, his experience includes airfield lighting, signage, and NAVAID design. In his free time, Silas enjoys spending time with his family, watching his kids play sports, and cheering on all the local Minnesota sports teams.
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Silas manages Bolton & Menk’s aviation services for Minnesota and has served airports throughout the state since 2006. Silas will provide client management and oversight for all airport projects and lead the design and construction efforts for airport improvement projects. In addition, Silas will help lead you through CIP development, grant and funding administration, project scheduling, design, and construction efforts. He has extensive experience with bituminous pavement design and management, airfield lighting systems, and various types of hangar facilities.

Surface drainage would pond on each taxilane and eventually back up into each hangar.

The FDR process allowed the city to rehabilitate Runway 15/33, Taxiway A, and the apron

The project saved the city from costly pavement repairs.

Widening Runway 14/32 to 75 feet allowed for a safer operational environment for pilots, considering