b'RUNWAYSC08 | LYV | 4F9 | 2H937with a lot of the low cracking, which is less than a quarter-inchAlthough the airport itself is federally obligated, the crosswind wide, Green reports. It was actually sealing most of those cracksrunway that was treated was not eligible for federal funding and as well through the application of this product. the airport was able to apply P608H without FAA product approval. The treatment appears to be holding up very well after moreThe pavement had high and medium raveling throughout its surface than a year of aircraft traffic, he adds. Nearly all of the lowalong with multiple areas of longitudinal and transverse cracking. cracking that was sealed during the application continues to beIt actually had a PCI of zero, which is very rare for us, Green sealed, and the friction component continues to be very highshares. Aeronautics Division staff is working with the airport and through a year of snow plowing operations. Our hope is that weAsphalt Systems on research to determine whether P608H can get seven to 10 years out of a product like this.hold pavement with this level of degradation together until the This project did not require a Modification to Standards becauselocal community can decide the future of the runway. Silver Westlike many other airports in Coloradodoes notElsewhere in the state, Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport near qualify for FAAs National Plan of Integrated Airport SystemsDel Norte, CO, plans to apply P608H on a taxiway, most likely this (NPIAS) and associated federal grant funding. Theres just notsummer. a lot of local money to go around to do these large $3 million rehabilitation or reconstruction projects, Ulane remarks. If we canMidwest Testsfind some innovative ways to try to make sure those pavementsLike the Colorado Division of Aeronautics, the North Dakota can last as long as they can, we do. So instead of $3 to $5 millionAeronautics Commission had been looking for a solution for airport projects every 15 to 20 years, maybe we can do those projectspavements with significant weathering and raveling. Previous maybe every 25 to 30 years. attempts to remedy these issues using seal coat treatments with More recently, P608H was applied to Runway 08-26 at Southeastminimal aggregate content yielded inconsistent results. Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) near Lamar, CO. The projectWeve had a lot of frustrations with the standard P608 started Oct. 11, 2023, and ended with striping just two days later. [products] because they just dont seem to fix any of those PRESERVING RUNWAYSDAY & NIGHTFAA P-608 COMPLIANT FAA P-608-R COMPLIANTHundreds of Runways Safely Treated SAFE Recommended for Time-Constrained& Environmentally Responsible Project ConditionsOver 25 Years Serving PROVEN Rapidly Cures to Runway Safetythe Aviation Industry Standards in 2-3 HoursMitigates Asphalt-Based EFFECTIVE No Long-Term Airport FOD & Surface OxidationClosures & Lost RevenueBoth treatments can be applied on all airfield pavements without restrictions.asphaltsystemsinc.comAirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2024'