Ecmweb 6108 Ecm Airfield 2
Ecmweb 6108 Ecm Airfield 2
Ecmweb 6108 Ecm Airfield 2
Ecmweb 6108 Ecm Airfield 2
Ecmweb 6108 Ecm Airfield 2

New York TV Station Reports Electrical System Concerns at JFK Airport

Feb. 24, 2014
New York ABC affiliate WABC-TV reported Thursday that the condition of electrical systems at JFK airport is causing concerns, particularly about lighting on runways and taxiways.

New York ABC affiliate WABC-TV reported Thursday that the condition of electrical systems at JFK airport is causing concerns, particularly about lighting on runways and taxiways. Maintenance and restoration following salt-water damage from Hurricane Sandy has been ongoing since just after that storm hit in October 2012. Citing unnamed sources working at JFK, WABC reporter Jim Hoffer said those workers saw a system “so corroded by years of storms and poor maintenance that they fear a major meltdown.”

The problems have shown up in FAA notifications to pilots about out-of-service runway and taxiway lighting. Hoffer said JFK posted 76 such notices over the past four months.

The story quotes Port Authority officials including Thomas Bosco, Port Authority Aviation director, agreeing that system’s condition is a serious problem, but insisting that runways and taxiways at JFK are being operated safely.

“… it is a serious problem and that’s why we’re working 24/7 to correct it,” Bosco is quoted as saying.

WABC also reports, without citing a source, that in a recent FAA inspection, JFK got hit with 10 citations for safety deficiencies, half of those for lighting maintenance, which it said was more than LaGuardia and Newark Airport combined.

Although the lack of named sources for Hoffer’s more serious claims makes it difficult to judge the true severity of the situation, it’s clear to the Port Authority, pilots and all others involved that electrical system restoration and maintenance continue to be a critical priority at one of the nation’s busiest airports. 

Read the original article at the WABC website: “Exclusive: Problems with runway lights at JFK Airport”

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS electrical conduit is a lightweight, durable option that provides lasting savings when compared to other materials. Compare electrical conduit types including...

Fiberglass Electrical Conduit Chemical Resistance Chart

This information is provided solely as a guide since it is impossible to anticipate all individual site conditions. For specific applications which are not covered in this guide...

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.