Evotherm on the Runway

May 04, 2015

Airports looking to pave or repave taxiways, aprons, or even runways are increasingly looking at warm mix asphalt. So far, 17 airports from Alaska to Florida have utilized – or are planning to use - Evotherm for their paving projects. Evotherm allows for excellent compaction at much lower temperatures. Better compaction means smoother pavement, which is especially important wherever airplanes are taxiing.

 Another important Evotherm benefit that airports find attractive is its capability for increased joint densities. Longitudinal joints often have a lower density than the rest of the pavement, which leads to cracking over time. Evotherm usage increase the joint density and improves the asphalt pavement life cycle.

Airports with completed Evotherm WMA paving projects include:

• Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport, Alaska

• Ketchikan Airport, Alaska

• New Smyrna Airport, Florida

• Flagler Airport, Florida

• Orlando International, Florida

• Logan International, Massachusetts (taxiways)

• Ted Stevens International, Alaska

• Stewart International Airport, New York

• Tallahassee Regional, Florida

• JFK, New York  (apron)

• Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

• Killdeer Municipal Airport, North Dakota

• Brookings Regional Airport, South Dakota

• Sitka Airport, Alaska

• Douglas County, Nevada

Author: Lance Brooks

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