RUNWAY MAINTENANCE PLANNING

NextRoad supports infrastructure managers in runway maintenance planning to define the most appropriate interventions based on pavement condition.

In this context, we turn diagnostic data into clear and actionable solutions to ensure performance, safety, and long-term durability of airport runways.

SCHEDULING OF WORKS

SCHEDULING OF WORKS

Objective

Runway maintenance planning helps define intervention needs over a given period.
It specifies the type of work to be carried out (light, medium, or heavy maintenance) as well as how it is scheduled over time.

As a result, it helps maintain runways in good condition, while optimizing maintenance budgets and ensuring operational safety.

How?

In this context, we rely on runway audits and data collected from measurement campaigns.

First, this data, including records of deterioration, helps assess the condition of airport pavements.
Then, it is used to classify runways according to service levels adapted to their use.

Finally, based on this analysis, we define maintenance needs and adapt them to each manager’s constraints (traffic, operations, budget).

PRIORITIZATION OF WORKS

Objective

After the scheduling of works is completed, it may be necessary to establish a priority order for the works over a time scale (typically between 5 and 10 years). This is referred to as the prioritization of works.

How?

In this context, prioritization is based on the analysis of runways and on the previously defined maintenance program.

First, a priority scale is established in collaboration with the infrastructure manager.
Then, it relies on several criteria:

      • airport pavement condition
      • traffic levels (type and frequency of aircraft)
      • operational constraints (service continuity, operational safety)
      • infrastructure maintenance strategy

Finally, based on these elements, we define an intervention schedule over several years and support the manager in decision-making.

REINFORCEMENT STUDIES

Objective

At the scale of an airport runway section, additional investigations are carried out alongside deterioration surveys.
For example, we perform in-situ tests (coring, deflection measurements, radar, etc.) as well as laboratory analyses.

In this context, these investigations help characterize materials and accurately assess the structural condition of airport pavements.

As a result, runway strengthening studies provide an in-depth diagnosis.
They help identify the causes of deterioration and define the most appropriate technical solutions.

PAVEMENT DESIGN

Objective

At the scale of an airport runway section, and following strengthening studies, pavement design makes it possible to define and optimize suitable construction solutions.

In this context, we carry out calculation and modeling phases to verify pavement structure and ensure long-term performance.

We rely in particular on standards and technical guidelines applicable to airport infrastructure to ensure that solutions meet industry requirements.

How?

Pavement design is based on the analysis of loads (air traffic and aircraft loads), materials, and environmental conditions.

As a result, this approach ensures the durability, strength, and long-term performance of airport pavements.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL TESTS OR DATA ANALYSES

Objective

As part of airport runway diagnostics, whether for strengthening studies or maintenance planning, we may recommend additional testing and data analysis.

These investigations help complete the available data, reduce uncertainties, and refine working assumptions.

As a result, they support reliable technical decisions and ensure that the proposed solutions are relevant, while taking into account runway operational constraints.

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