1-4 Airport Runway Pavement Condition
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
percent of NPIAS runways
| Year | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 75 | 21 | 4 |
| 2009 | 78 | 19 | 3 |
| 2016 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| Condition | Definition |
|---|---|
| Poor | Large open cracks, surface and edge spalling, vegetation growing through cracks and joints; or widespread, severe cracking with raveling and deterioration. |
| Fair | Mild surface cracking, unsealed joints, and slab edge spalling. |
| Good | No visible deterioration, or all cracks and joints are sealed. |
Note: National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) airports include commercial service airports, reliever airports, and selected general aviation airports.
Source: As cited in U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Statistics, table 1-25, available at www.bts.gov as of October 2016.