Southwest Oregon Regional Airport GA Aprons Reconstruction and Expansion

Ardurra delivered an apron reconstruction and expansion design for Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH), a towered facility serving daily commercial flights to San Francisco, with seasonal Denver service, plus substantial corporate and business jet traffic driven by the nearby Bandon Dunes golf resort. The strategic location at the mouth of Coos Bay generates unique aviation demands requiring enhanced ramp space to accommodate diverse aircraft operations.

Working with the Coos County Airport District, Ardurra designed a multi-phase approach to expand available apron space by approximately 155,000 square feet while reconstructing one-third of the existing ramp infrastructure. The master design encompasses three phases, including building demolition, local road realignment, and reconstruction of concrete panels over 70 years old, all while maximizing parking for itinerant aircraft and minimizing operational disruptions.

Key Apron Development Services:

• Designed 155,000 SF apron expansion with reconstruction of one-third existing ramp supporting diverse aircraft operations at towered regional facility

• Developed a multi-phase master design, including building demolition, road realignment, and 70-year-old concrete panel reconstruction

• Completed Phase 1 design in two months, enabling continuous airfield operations throughout construction activities

• Engineered concrete ramps supporting aircraft up to 100,000 pounds, accommodating corporate jets and business class traffic

• Coordinated comprehensive utility relocations, including electrical, gravity/pressurized sewer, storm sewer, water, and natural gas systems

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  Maximized itinerant aircraft parking while minimizing disruptions to ongoing airport operations serving commercial and general aviation traffic

• Supported unique traffic demands driven by the Bandon Dunes golf resort, generating substantial seasonal corporate aviation activity

The apron expansion provides Southwest Oregon Regional Airport with enhanced capacity supporting continued growth in corporate aviation while maintaining operational efficiency for commercial and general aviation users. Strategic phasing and utility coordination ensured seamless construction delivery without compromising essential airport operations.