Abstract
The new Denver International Airport currently under construction was the subject of rigorous environmental impact assessment by both the project sponsor and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airport design is closely linked to regional (mesoscale) meteorolory, and the Denver region experiences a wide range of extreme weather conditions as a consequence of proximity to the Rocky Mountains as well as other topographic influences. Therefore, a comprehensive meteorological assessment was conducted to ensure that the new airport would be compatible with the meteorological regime of eastern Colorado. The meteorological assessment process not only assisted in the completion of the EA and EIS for the project, but also illuminated the new airport's capacity to operate efficiently despite the Denver region's variable weather. In addition, the assessment demonstrated the potential value of integrating climate and meteorological information into the development and rebuilding of the nation's infrastructure.
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