New Bulk Fuel Storage Facility Addison Airport - Addison, Texas

With 133,000 operations in 2005 Addison Airport (ADS) is located in a close-in suburb of Dallas, TX. Having a 7,200-foot runway, Addison is the preferred choice among owners of private aircraft and corporate jet fleets because of its convenient access to downtown Dallas, the Telecom Corridor and other large employment centers. Emphasizing a business-friendly atmosphere and recognizing the needs of the aviation community, Addison Airport has set industry standards for safety, economy and convenience. Initially developed by a group of flying enthusiasts in 1957, Addison Airport has been owned by the Town of Addison since 1976 and is the second busiest general aviation airport in Texas.

With the increasing numbers of aircraft making their home at Addison and a higher frequency of daily flights, airport officials determined that it was time to replace the ageing underground fuel storage facility. Their concept was to design and build a state-of-the-art refueling facility using the best available aboveground storage technology. The result is a sweeping wing-like canopy covering twenty-one Fireguard® aboveground steel storage tanks.