Maintaining airfield electrical systems safely can be challenging for airport staff if they haven’t been properly trained. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that provided guidance and best practices from ACRP WebResource 20: Safe Maintenance of Airfield Electrical Systems for Small Airports, with a focus on practical, accessible approaches for small-hub, non-hub, reliever, and general aviation airports. Presenters introduced key management considerations; highlighted useful tools and resources; described methods for recognizing hazards and mitigating risks; and shared curriculum outlines and job aids to support safe and effective system maintenance.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
The slides are available.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Review of the tools and resources – Leah Whitfield, The Aviation Planning Group
• Introduction to airfield electrical systems and electrically safe work conditions – Dennis "Beav" Deering, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
• Case study: Best practices in using the WebResource for training – Gordie Winburn, AirSide Solutions
• Question and answer session moderated by Grayson Langlais, The Aviation Planning Group

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Use ACRP WebResource 20 guidance to address the unique safety, staffing, and resource constraints of small airports
• Locate and utilize the key actionable tools within the resource, such as the Task Decision Matrix and the Lockout/Tagout procedures, to ensure staff is working under electrically safe work conditions
• Leverage the website's content to define electrical staff skill sets, identify appropriate training opportunities, and implement structured troubleshooting and preventative maintenance procedures

 
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA. 
Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.