AVIATION

OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

 

CGA has been involved in aviation engineering for over 50 years and has served as airport consultants to over 40 of Iowa’s general aviation facilities. Our proven expertise in the planning, design, and construction of all types of airport facilities has awarded us repeat aviation contracts, which has resulted in aviation being a major component of our business. Our team can meet the planning, design, strategic planning, and on-call services needs of your airport! We specialize in: Grant application preparation for federal and state funding programs | Development of airport master plans and airport layout plans | Determination of capital improvement priorities | Environmental and financial feasibility studies | Land acquisition | Paving improvements | Lighting and navigational aids | Hangar and terminal facilities

1. Construction Staking

We can take care of your construction staking needs. We offer staking services that can be included within our scope of services. We feel that providing construction staking within the project helps you save money and also verifies that the project is being built in compliance with design plans and specifications. This reduces your chances of costly change orders.

2. Construction Contract Admin

We ensure that your projects are completed successfully, on time and meet FAA or Iowa DOT requirements from the pre-construction conference through the final close out of the project.

3. Construction Observation

We take the Construction Observation Program (COP) seriously and provide on-site observation throughout the project to ensure that the contractor successfully completes the projects in compliance with contract documents. The on-site observer will verify compliance of the construction and serve as the Project Engineer’s liaison with the contractor.

4. Construction Testing

In accordance with FAA requirements, we will subcontract with an independent nationally accredited firm to perform quality assurance testing to ensure that your project is built to required specifications. On Iowa DOT-funded projects, we are able to provide these services in-house to meet your needs.

5. Obstruction Evaluations

As potential obstructions arise such as new buildings, wind towers and cell towers near the airport, we are able to provide you assistance to determine the impacts to your approaches and compare the obstructions to your part 77 planning surfaces.

Strong Relationship with FAA & Iowa Aviation Officials

 

CGA maintains strong working relationships with FAA and Iowa aviation officials through regular communication, conference participation, and ongoing coordination. These relationships help us align airport priorities with FAA and Iowa DOT requirements while supporting efficient project delivery, funding success, and regulatory compliance. We understand the importance of meeting schedules and budgets, and our team takes a proactive approach to coordinating priorities, managing costs, and resolving unforeseen conditions during construction.

Key Services Include:

  • CIP review and refinement to support airport priorities and funding eligibility

  • Preparation and coordination of successful FAA and Iowa DOT funding applications

  • Development of clear, complete, and proactive bidding documents

  • Qualified on-site representatives for construction observation and compliance

  • Efficient grant administration and timely project closeout