The unexpected cost of operating aircraft on gravel airstrips Remote unpaved runways and their operators face a multitude of unique issues due to the characteristics of the gravel material used, climate and seasonal impacts, geographic location, available resources and equipment and performance requirements. One of the particularly challenging issues is the risk of damage to an aircraft resulting from Foreign Object …
How to Ground Your Gravel Runway Maintenance Costs (Affordably)
You know that your gravel runway maintenance costs are getting away from you. Every time a plane takes off or lands, you literally watch a small part of the surface fly away. You’re out there grading it weekly, trying to minimize the impact. And you know that eventually you’ll have to replace it. But do you know what your gravel …
Understanding Fugitive Dust Pollution – And Why Controlling It Is a Good Investment
Both PM10 and PM2.5 fugitive dust pollution create or aggravate serious health conditions, especially in vulnerable populations like kids and the elderly.
Jet Landing Demonstrates Value of Unpaved Runways in Australian Outback
With unpaved runways, communities across the Australian Outback can be better connected to the services they need to thrive.
Midwest Helps Déline Community Stamp out Airborne Dust and Improve Air Quality
The Déline community in Canada’s Northwest Territories recently put an end to its serious dust control problems with an environmentally friendly solution from Midwest.