![]() ![]() ![]() While safety is a primary concern of such a configuration, it also creates operational inefficiency whereby commercial flights have a longer taxi to reach the primary runway. Quad Cities International Airport is one of only a handful of US airports which still have more than two intersecting runways. The project involves shortening the general aviation runway by 1,500 feet and creating a new parallel taxiway to the airport’s primary 10,000-foot commercial runway. This $10 million dollar project is funded 100% by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Leischner is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) from the American Association of Airport Executives and is a commercial instrument pilot.MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 27, 2022) - Construction to remove the “bullseye” configuration of the QC Airport’s airfield has begun. He earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and flight operations from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska. He has previous experience with the Port of Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport, and DY Consultants. He most recently served as Airport Operations Manager/Airline Scheduling Manager. Leischner previously worked for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for 7 years, holding positions of increased levels of responsibility. During his time at the helm, Leischner created an ambitious roadmap to improve the passenger experience through adding amenities and embarking on a major terminal upgrade, as well as renew the organization’s focus on infrastructure, accountability and taking a more prominent role as an economic engine for the Quad Cities region. Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., joined the Quad Cities International Airport as the executive director in 2018. ![]()
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