RUNWAY MAINTENANCE PLANNING

Following pavement survey campaigns and diagnostic studies, NextRoad supports airport operators, airfield managers, and project owners in defining the most appropriate technical solutions for their infrastructure.

Our mission is to transform field data into coherent, optimized, and operationally compatible maintenance and rehabilitation programs.

Whether the objective is routine maintenance, rehabilitation, pavement strengthening, or full reconstruction, our engineering teams develop solutions that ensure the safety, performance, and long-term durability of airport infrastructure of airport runways.

SCHEDULING OF WORKS

SCHEDULING OF WORKS

Objective

Maintenance planning provides a medium- and long-term vision of maintenance and rehabilitation requirements for runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking aprons.

Based on diagnostic results, we develop intervention scenarios tailored to the airport operator’s objectives and the operational constraints of the platform.

This approach makes it possible to:

    • plan preventive maintenance operations;
    • anticipate future rehabilitation works;
    • optimize investment budgets;
    • maintain service levels adapted to traffic demand;
    • extend infrastructure service life.

Our maintenance programs can be developed over planning horizons ranging from 5 to 20 years, depending on the operator’s needs.

PRIORITIZATION OF WORKS

Not all pavement defects require immediate intervention.

Our experts establish priority levels that help direct investments toward the most critical areas of the airfield.

This prioritization is based on:

    • pavement condition;
    • severity of deterioration;
    • aircraft traffic levels;
    • safety requirements;
    • operational constraints;
    • strategic objectives of the airport;
    • available budgets.

This methodology allows operators to optimize expenditures while ensuring the continuity and safety of airport operations.

REINFORCEMENT STUDIES

When investigations reveal structural deficiencies, we perform pavement strengthening studies to identify the most appropriate rehabilitation solutions.

These studies are based on:

    • pavement distress surveys;
    • HWD deflection testing;
    • geotechnical investigations;
    • pavement coring;
    • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys;
    • laboratory testing;
    • bearing capacity assessments.

The objective is to understand the actual structural behavior of the pavement and identify the mechanisms responsible for the observed deterioration.

Based on these analyses, we compare various rehabilitation scenarios, including:

    • asphalt overlay strengthening;
    • localized repairs;
    • partial reconstruction;
    • full-depth reconstruction;
    • flexible pavement rehabilitation;
    • rigid pavement rehabilitation.

Each solution is evaluated according to its technical performance, cost, and operational impact.

PAVEMENT DESIGN

NextRoad performs pavement design studies for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.

Our expertise covers:

  • runways;
  • taxiways;
  • aircraft parking aprons;
  • maintenance areas;
  • associated service roads.

Pavement design is based on the analysis of:

    • current and forecast aircraft traffic;
    • aircraft loading configurations;
    • geotechnical characteristics;
    • available construction materials;
    • environmental conditions;
    • required design life.

Our engineers apply recognized airport pavement design methodologies and technical standards to ensure safe, durable, and cost-effective pavement structures.

ACR / PCR EVALUATION

We perform bearing capacity studies and ACR/PCR evaluations to verify the compatibility between airport infrastructure and existing or future aircraft fleets.

These studies help:

    • assess the operational capacity of the airport;
    • anticipate future traffic developments;
    • identify operational limitations;
    • support airport expansion and modernization projects.

GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND EARTHWORKS STUDIES

The success of a rehabilitation project also depends on the geometric compliance of airport infrastructure.

Our teams perform:

Longitudinal Profile Studies

    • assessment of existing geometry;
    • optimization of cut-and-fill volumes;
    • improvement of ride quality;
    • compliance with aeronautical standards.

Cross-Section Studies

    • verification of transverse slopes;
    • assessment of water runoff;
    • drainage improvement;
    • correction of geometric deficiencies.

Visibility and Safety Assessments

    • curve radius verification;
    • crossfall transition analysis;
    • evaluation of operational constraints.

GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND EARTHWORKS STUDIES

NextRoad assists project owners throughout the preparation of construction contracts and procurement packages.

Our services include:

    • feasibility studies;
    • preliminary design studies (AVP);
    • detailed design studies (PRO);
    • preparation of technical specifications;
    • bill of quantities and pricing schedules;
    • cost estimates;
    • engineering drawings and project documentation.

We also develop construction phasing scenarios aimed at minimizing operational disruptions while maintaining safety and continuity of airport activities.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIONS

When available information is insufficient to validate design assumptions, we recommend additional investigations.

These may include:

    • geotechnical investigations;
    • bearing capacity testing;
    • pavement coring;
    • material characterization;
    • asbestos and PAH assessments;
    • supplementary pavement distress surveys.

These investigations reduce technical uncertainties and provide a stronger basis for engineering decisions.

A Comprehensive Decision-Making Approach

Together, these services enable the development of a coherent, optimized, and sustainable intervention strategy, supported by reliable data, comprehensive assessments, and in-depth engineering analyses.

ingénieur analysant les données d’infrastructures privées pour le diagnostic des plateformes

CONTACT US

to get a quote

REQUEST A QUOTE!

Would you like to use our services?

MORE INFORMATION?

Do you have any doubts about the service you need, or would you like to obtain more information?

 
✉ Drop an email to our experts.