RW Armstrong provided design services for a new helicopter apron, two new taxiways and an access roadway to the new apron of Zirku Airport on Zirku Island. Zirku Airport, built in 1979, is a private airport located 140km northwest of Abu Dhabi and plays a critical role in the transportation of civilian and military personnel to and from the island. The major elements of the detailed design services include:
Alternatives Analysis

• Prepare and analyze three (3) alternatives for the layout of the helicopter apron and taxiways.
• Recommend a preferred layout based on cost, safety, and operations.
• Apron and Taxiways
• Helicopter Apron to accommodate four (4) Bell 412 helicopters.
• Taxiway to connect existing apron to the runway.
• Taxiway to connect helicopter apron from the existing apron to the runway.
• Pavement, pavement markings, grading and drainage design.

• Expand the apron to accommodate two full Code C aircraft.
• Access Roadway
• Roadway to the new helicopter apron.
• Airfield Ground Lighting
• New airfield ground lighting for the taxiways and apron, including modifications as required.