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Midway Airfield: Historical Significance and Current Challenges

Midway Airfield, located approximately 1,250 miles from Honolulu, measures 1.8 miles long by 1.2 miles wide and has a rich history dating back to its U.S. Navy development in 1938 and the pivotal Battle of Midway in June 1942. In 1988, it became part of a National Wildlife Refuge aiming to restore biological diversity and conserve its resources. Currently, the airfield faces challenges including cracked asphalt, faded runway markings, and deteriorating taxiway pavements. New developments are underway to enhance airport infrastructure as part of the Vision 100 initiative.

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Midway Airfield: Historical Significance and Current Challenges

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  1. MIDWAY AIRFIELD Steven Wong, FAA Civil Engineer

  2. Sand Island(Midway Island)Henderson Field (MDY) .

  3. Approaching Midway Island.

  4. Facts: • Located about 1,250 miles west-northwest of Honolulu. • Midway Island measures 1.8 miles long by 1.2 miles wide or approx. 1,200 acres. • In 1938, the U.S. Navy starting developing the island in preparation of a war. • June 1942, the Battle of Midway between the the United States of America and Japan.

  5. Facts: • In 1988, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services established an “Overlay” National Wildlife Refuge. • 1993 marked the closure of the Naval Air Facility on Midway Island and the transfer to Fish and Wildlife Services. • Goal: Restoring the biological diversity and conserving its historic and natural resources.

  6. Facts: • One Runway 6/24 that is 7,900’ x 200’. • Midway is identified as an ETOPS airfield for the central Pacific Ocean.

  7. Asphalt pavement cracking.

  8. Runway markings are faded.

  9. Runway edge lights replaced with reflectors.

  10. Hand hole filled with water.

  11. Deteriorating taxiway pavement.

  12. Separation at the joints.

  13. Clogged airfield drain pipe.

  14. Taxiway pavement and nesting albatross’.

  15. ARFF personnel with Mack.

  16. Existing ARFF vehicle.

  17. Old computer and office space.

  18. New Development: • VISION 100—CENTURY OF AVIATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT. • The DOT and DOI enter into a reimbursable agreement to fund airport development. • Funding available from fiscal year 2004 to fiscal years ending before Oct. 1, 2007, from amounts availablein the discretionary fund. • The maximum obligation under the agreement for any suchfiscal year shall be $2,500,000.

  19. THE END. THANK YOU!

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