By Gerrino J. Saunders
Journal Staff Writer

Already in the midst of the annual spring break frenzy and with the Easter Holiday
weekend fast approaching on April 18 th the Nassau Airport Development Company
(NAD) was pleased to announce this week the successful completion of Runway 14/32
rehabilitation project at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
Work began on February 3, this year with the $10 million project finalized slightly ahead
of its projected two-month timeline.
During the repairs airport officials implemented a contingency plan to minimize
disruptions while working closely with key airport partners to manage air traffic flow.
Minor delays were anticipated during peak operation periods but operations would
otherwise remain smooth as all traffic was channeled through runway 10/28.
According to NAD the rehabilitation involved the replacement of approximately 484,000
square feet of asphalt pavement which is a crucial enhancement aimed at extending the
lifespan of Runway 14/32 and strengthening the safety and reliability of LPIA’s airside
operations.
In a written statement NAD noted that the completion is “timely and particularly
important as the airport readies for what is expected to be a busy Easter travel period.”
NAD officials were also keen to complete the runway rehabilitation prior to the rainy
season which begins on May 1 st and runs through to November 30 th.
 
Jonathan Hanna, Vice President of Operations at NAD, highlighted the importance of
the project. He said, “upgrading runway 14/32 is a significant step in enhancing LPIA’s
operational efficiency today while positioning us to meet future demand. Our priority
remains the safety of our passengers and that starts with maintaining and upgrading
critical airport infrastructure.”
“While there is never an ideal time to take a runway out of service, for continued safe
operations we could not defer the upgrades any longer, and we determined that
completing the project before the rainy season and ahead of the peak Easter and
summer travel periods was the most strategic approach,” said Hanna.
 
Continuing he said, “we’d like to thank all stakeholders, passengers, and the general
public for their support during these critical upgrades. This effort would not have been
possible without the dedicated work of our partners including the Bahamas Air

Navigation Services Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas, IATA and
NAD’s dedicated airside team lead by Frank Walker, Director, Airside Operations. 
“In particular, we wish to acknowledge and thank our many commercial airline partners
and the private aviation community for their ability, in most cases, to manage their
operations and still deliver a positive customer experience throughout a project of this
magnitude,” he said.
 
Hanna said the completion of these critical repairs underscores NAD’s commitment to
maintaining LPIA as a safe and efficient airport that meets both local and international
safety standards.
In 2002 major repairs had to be made to runway 14/32 due to safety concerns.