SDF Standiford

North EMAS Runway 17L-35R — design and bidding

Developing watch Watch item – research candidate

A source-backed watch item, not confirmation of an active project or current physical installation.

Project type: New installation
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Lifecycle
Developing watch
Relevant EMAS activity exists, but commercial timing or maturity is still uncertain.
Status
Watch item – research candidate
Project type
New installation
Confidence
Planning year
2025
Procurement year
Runway
17L/35R
Likely supplier
Not assessed
Reasoning
Evidence Governed findings with original excerpts, linked to the source below
Request/procedure Requested, pending approval

Task Order 16 authorizes HNTB to provide design and bidding services for the Construct North EMAS Runway 17L-35R project at SDF; the negotiated amount for Task Order 16 is $226,600 for these professional services.

HNTB

Original excerpt

Task Order 16 authorizes HNTB to provide design and bidding services for the Construct North EMAS Runway 17L-35R project at SDF. The project involves the installation of a new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the north end of Runway 17L-35R and will include the design of the EMAS and modifications to the existing blast pad and approach lighting system. The negotiated amount for Task Order 16 is $226,600.

Confirmed factual statement Planned/upcoming action

The project involves the installation of a new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the north end of Runway 17L-35R.

Original excerpt

Task Order 16 authorizes HNTB to provide design and bidding services for the Construct North EMAS Runway 17L-35R project at SDF. The project involves the installation of a new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the north end of Runway 17L-35R and will include the design of the EMAS and modifications to the existing blast pad and approach lighting system.

Confirmed factual statement Planned/upcoming action

This project will be 90% funded through a future FAA Grant; no grant amount, award, or FY2026 AIP identity is stated.

Original excerpt

Task Order 16 authorizes HNTB to provide design and bidding services for the Construct North EMAS Runway 17L-35R project at SDF. The project involves the installation of a new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the north end of Runway 17L-35R and will include the design of the EMAS and modifications to the existing blast pad and approach lighting system. The negotiated amount for Task Order 16 is $226,600. This project will be 90% funded through a future FAA Grant.

Source

LRAA Special Board Meeting — December 3, 2025

Louisville Regional Airport Authority · Other source

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ESTABLISHED (official LRAA board minutes, Dec 3 2025, Source 108 / SA262): project name "Construct North EMAS Runway 17L-35R" at SDF; Runway 17L-35R, north end; installation of a new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS); HNTB provides design and bidding services under Task Order 16; Task Order 16 negotiated amount is $226,600 (professional services only); project will be 90% funded through a future FAA Grant (percentage/mechanism only, no dollar amount stated). NOT ESTABLISHED: total project value, EMAS hardware/construction value, FAA grant dollar amount, EMAS supplier, construction award, construction start/completion date, relationship to historical Installation 29/142, same effort as Signal 70, same effort as SA258.

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