The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently conducted its yearly safety inspection at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. And for the thirteenth year in a row the airport passed with flying colors, receiving a “discrepancy free” inspection.
The FAA safety inspection is a detailed and demanding review of everything at the airport that affects aircraft safety. It’s part of the annual review that’s required in order for an airport to be certified to host commercial airlines.
“I’m incredibly proud of everyone on our operations team,” says Brian Weiler, director of aviation. “The FAA report noted that our team is ‘highly motivated and they go the extra step to ensure a successful outcome.’ The bottom line: getting one discrepancy free inspection is a great accomplishment for any airport. Doing it 13 years in a row is a rare achievement.”
During the inspection FAA inspectors pore over hundreds of details. Among other things they inspect the airport’s six million square feet of taxiways and runways, along with 1400 airfield lights, and 200,000 square feet of painted pavement markings.
Later this year SGF will receive the Airport Safety Enhancement Award. The FAA gives the award to airports that have discrepancy free inspections three years in a row.
