Louisville, KY
Completed in 2025
MAC Construction completed construction of a new glycol deicing facility for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority at Muhammad Ali International Airport. The project included specialized storage, pumping, piping, and support systems designed to support aircraft deicing operations during winter weather.
The facility also included dedicated diesel fuel storage and an equipment storage building to support ongoing operations and maintenance of the deicing area.
Impact & Purpose
- Established a new glycol deicing facility
- Provided dedicated glycol storage and distribution infrastructure
- Supported reliable aircraft deicing operations during winter weather
- Added diesel fuel storage with secondary containment
- Provided dedicated storage space for equipment used within the deicing facility
- Improved airport operational readiness during winter conditions
Project Scope
- Supply and installation of stainless steel glycol storage tank
- Installation of glycol pumps and valves
- Installation of equipment supports and access systems
- Installation of associated piping and connections
- Supply and installation of diesel storage tank
- Construction of diesel storage containment
- Construction of equipment storage building
- Installation of supporting infrastructure for deicing operations
Technical Complexity
- Installation of a large stainless steel glycol storage system
- Integration of pumps, valves, piping, and associated equipment
- Installation of elevated equipment supports and access systems
- Construction of diesel fuel storage with containment
- Coordination of multiple mechanical and structural components
- Construction within an active airport facility
- Maintenance of safe construction operations while accommodating airport requirements and ongoing operations
