Monterey Regional Airport Earns Envision Verified for Commercial Apron Project

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) in California has earned its first Envision Verified recognition for the Monterey Commercial Apron project, reflecting a deliberate focus on sustainability and resilience throughout project planning, design, and construction. This project represents a key component of a multi-year Safety Enhancement Program, which included construction of a new general aviation apron, relocation of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facility, and ultimately construction of a new terminal building with parking lots and entrance roads. This project is centered on designing a new commercial aircraft apron to serve the future terminal, along with reconfiguring taxiways, installing drainage and utility systems, and supporting related site work to improve the safety and long-term serviceability of the airport’s infrastructure.

An early sustainability charrette brought project stakeholders together to brainstorm strategies for integrating sustainable practices into the project. These ideas were refined, evaluated, and prioritized by feasibility and impact to identify the most valuable initiatives. MRY selected the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework to guide the planning and implementation of these initiatives, recognizing that early adoption of Envision would promote efficient, resourceful, and multi-benefit sustainable operations while demonstrating commitment to sustainability and validating the associated efforts.