As prime contractor, Kuanta was responsible for the design, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, commissioning and turnover of:
- CAT 1 Airfield Lighting System for 3 runways (over 7,300 meters) and 36 taxiways (over 15,000 meters),
- CAT 1 Navigational Aids, including ILS/DME, CVOR/DME (Kirkuk), DVOR/DME (Taji),
- Automatic Weather Observation Systems (AWOS),
- Air Traffic Control Tower upgrade, including remote control units, AFTN and VHF/UHF Radio Transceivers (material delivery only),
- All related utilities and infrastructure work, including powering systems (generators, panels, distribution, UPS),
- Approach and departure procedures (designed by Kuanta),
- Commissioning Flight Checks.
- Notably, Kuanta executed this complex project without interrupting or disturbing operations at these active U.S./Iraqi air bases
Kuanta has successfully completed the construction and commissioning phases of this project and turned over all equipment to the client. Currently, Kuanta’s on-site teams are providing warranty and contractor logistics support. Both bases continue to be used actively by U.S. and Iraqi air forces.