Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Airside Works Management Intensive Course

Course Introduction

Airport runway rehabilitation and airside infrastructure projects require specialized planning, engineering coordination, operational control, and safety management to maintain airport functionality while delivering compliant, durable, and reliable infrastructure. The Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Airside Works Management Intensive Course equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical techniques for planning, coordinating, executing, monitoring, and closing runway rehabilitation, taxiway reconstruction, apron improvement, airfield drainage, pavement maintenance, lighting upgrades, and associated airside construction projects. The course emphasizes the integration of pavement engineering, construction methodology, airport operations, airside safety, traffic management, quality assurance, project controls, and regulatory coordination to achieve successful project outcomes without compromising aviation safety.

Airport pavement infrastructure is exposed to repeated aircraft loading, braking forces, fuel and chemical exposure, temperature variations, moisture infiltration, surface wear, and environmental stresses. These conditions can cause cracking, rutting, surface deformation, joint deterioration, loss of friction, foreign object debris hazards, drainage failures, and progressive structural weakening. Participants learn how to interpret pavement condition surveys, evaluate structural and functional deficiencies, coordinate pavement investigations, and translate inspection findings into appropriate rehabilitation strategies. The course examines the selection of asphalt overlays, concrete slab repairs, full-depth pavement reconstruction, joint rehabilitation, surface treatments, localized strengthening, and drainage improvements based on pavement condition, aircraft loading, operational requirements, material availability, construction windows, and lifecycle performance objectives.

Delivering airside construction requires careful coordination with airport operators, air traffic services, airlines, ground handling teams, security personnel, aviation regulators, maintenance organizations, contractors, and specialist suppliers. Construction activities must be planned around runway closures, taxiway restrictions, aircraft movement patterns, emergency access, temporary operating arrangements, and approved procedures for returning infrastructure to service. Participants explore methods for developing airside construction phasing plans, work-area access arrangements, temporary traffic controls, contractor induction procedures, work permits, communication protocols, and operational interfaces. Particular attention is given to construction near live aircraft operations, runway and taxiway incursion prevention, protection of navigation aids, management of foreign object debris, and the coordination of temporary closures and operational handbacks.

Effective runway rehabilitation management also requires detailed control of construction sequencing, materials, plant, personnel, equipment movements, testing, and acceptance procedures. Participants learn how to develop integrated programmes that account for pavement milling, demolition, excavation, subgrade treatment, base preparation, asphalt production, concrete placement, curing, joint installation, marking, lighting, drainage, and final inspections. The course addresses the planning of night shifts, short-duration closures, restricted work windows, weather-sensitive activities, material delivery, plant mobilization, and recovery strategies for disruptions. It also examines commercial management, contractor performance, quantity measurement, cost forecasting, change control, claims prevention, and the importance of coordinating specialist airfield works with wider airport capital improvement programmes.

Modern airside project delivery increasingly benefits from pavement management systems, digital surveying, geospatial data, Building Information Modeling, automated inspection, and sensor-enabled monitoring. Participants explore the use of pavement condition indices, friction testing, surface profiling, nondestructive pavement evaluation, geotechnical investigations, digital work records, and quality dashboards to support engineering and management decisions. The course also examines airport lighting systems, airfield electrical infrastructure, signage, markings, drainage, and associated installations that must be coordinated with pavement rehabilitation. Emerging technologies such as AI-assisted pavement defect detection, drone-based surveys where authorized, digital twins, predictive maintenance analytics, and automated construction monitoring are discussed alongside data quality, regulatory acceptance, operational compatibility, and professional verification. Environmental management, recycled pavement materials, energy efficiency, dust control, noise management, stormwater protection, and sustainable asset maintenance are integrated throughout the programme.

By completing the Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Airside Works Management Intensive Course, participants will strengthen their ability to manage airport pavement and airside construction projects from condition assessment and planning through execution, inspection, operational handback, and lifecycle maintenance. They will develop practical capabilities in rehabilitation strategy, work phasing, runway closure planning, pavement engineering coordination, contractor management, quality assurance, airside safety, cost and schedule control, and regulatory documentation. The course supports professionals seeking to improve infrastructure reliability, reduce operational disruption, strengthen compliance, and deliver airside works with greater efficiency, accountability, and long-term performance.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Airport infrastructure project managers responsible for runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvement, apron construction, and wider airside development projects.

• Civil and pavement engineers involved in airfield pavement assessment, rehabilitation design, construction supervision, and technical verification.

• Airport engineering and maintenance managers responsible for pavement condition, preventive maintenance, asset reliability, and lifecycle planning.

• Airside operations managers coordinating construction activities with runway availability, aircraft movements, operational restrictions, and airport service continuity.

• Construction managers and site engineers supervising runway resurfacing, pavement reconstruction, concrete repairs, drainage works, and airside civil engineering activities.

• Project planners and project controls specialists managing construction phasing, runway closures, short-duration work windows, resource allocation, and schedule recovery.

• Aviation safety and airside safety professionals responsible for work-area protection, access control, runway incursion prevention, hazard management, and contractor safety compliance.

• Quality assurance and materials engineers responsible for asphalt production, concrete placement, compaction, pavement testing, surface friction, and construction acceptance.

• Airport electrical engineers and specialist contractors coordinating airfield ground lighting, electrical ducting, signage, control systems, and associated infrastructure.

• Quantity surveyors and cost engineers preparing estimates, bills of quantities, contractor valuations, cost forecasts, and variation assessments for airside projects.

• Procurement and contract management professionals responsible for tender documentation, specialist contractor coordination, materials procurement, and commercial administration.

• Surveyors and geospatial specialists supporting runway geometry verification, pavement profiling, setting out, digital surveys, and as-built documentation.

• Environmental professionals managing stormwater, dust, noise, fuel and chemical contamination, waste, recycled materials, and construction-related environmental risks.

• Airport consultants, technical advisers, and infrastructure specialists involved in airport master planning, airside rehabilitation, pavement asset management, and capital works programmes.

• Professionals seeking advanced practical knowledge of runway rehabilitation planning, airport construction coordination, airside safety, and aviation infrastructure project delivery.

Course Objectives

• Develop an advanced understanding of airport runway rehabilitation principles, airside infrastructure requirements, aviation operational constraints, and the engineering factors influencing safe and reliable project delivery.

• Assess runway, taxiway, and apron pavement conditions using inspection records, pavement condition surveys, structural evaluation, friction measurements, drainage assessment, and appropriate material investigations.

• Evaluate pavement rehabilitation alternatives, including asphalt overlays, concrete slab repairs, full-depth reconstruction, joint rehabilitation, subgrade improvement, and drainage upgrades.

• Develop integrated airside construction plans that coordinate runway closures, taxiway restrictions, work zones, contractor access, aircraft operations, emergency routes, and operational handback requirements.

• Apply project scheduling and production planning techniques to coordinate milling, excavation, subgrade treatment, paving, concrete curing, marking, lighting installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

• Establish effective airside safety management procedures covering work permits, contractor induction, access control, vehicle movements, foreign object debris prevention, runway incursion hazards, and protection of operational systems.

• Strengthen procurement and contract administration capabilities through technical specifications, tender evaluation, material approvals, quantity measurement, variation management, cost forecasting, and contractor performance monitoring.

• Implement quality assurance systems for pavement materials, asphalt temperature, compaction, concrete strength, surface regularity, friction, pavement geometry, joint performance, and specified acceptance criteria.

• Coordinate runway lighting, electrical infrastructure, markings, signage, drainage, navigation aid protection, and other specialist installations with pavement construction and airport operational requirements.

• Apply risk management techniques to address weather disruptions, equipment failure, material supply constraints, unexpected pavement deterioration, construction defects, operational conflicts, and schedule overruns.

• Integrate pavement management systems, digital surveying, geospatial information, AI-assisted defect detection, and construction monitoring tools into asset condition assessment and project performance reporting.

• Develop a comprehensive airside project delivery framework covering sustainability, stakeholder coordination, regulatory documentation, commissioning, operational handback, and long-term pavement asset performance.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Airside Project Delivery

• Examine the functions, design characteristics, operational importance, and maintenance requirements of runways, taxiways, aprons, shoulders, runway strips, drainage systems, and associated airside infrastructure.

• Understand how aircraft loading, tire pressures, braking forces, environmental exposure, pavement age, and maintenance history influence airfield pavement deterioration and rehabilitation requirements.

• Differentiate between routine pavement maintenance, localized repairs, resurfacing, structural rehabilitation, full-depth reconstruction, and capacity improvement projects.

• Establish project governance arrangements defining airport operator responsibilities, engineering approvals, construction supervision, operational coordination, contractor accountability, and acceptance requirements.

Module 2: Pavement Condition Assessment and Airfield Investigations

• Conduct systematic pavement inspections to identify cracking, rutting, deformation, joint deterioration, surface defects, material loss, settlement, drainage problems, and other conditions affecting airfield serviceability.

• Interpret pavement condition indices, historical maintenance records, aircraft loading information, surface friction measurements, roughness assessments, and previous rehabilitation records.

• Coordinate appropriate investigations, including pavement cores, asphalt and concrete testing, ground-penetrating radar where suitable, deflection testing, subgrade evaluation, and drainage inspections.

• Prepare pavement assessment reports linking observed defects, structural condition, operational consequences, investigation findings, rehabilitation priorities, and recommended engineering interventions.

Module 3: Runway and Taxiway Pavement Engineering

• Examine pavement design and rehabilitation principles for flexible and rigid airfield pavements, including load distribution, pavement layer behavior, subgrade performance, and aircraft traffic considerations.

• Evaluate asphalt overlays, localized reconstruction, concrete slab replacement, joint repairs, surface treatments, and full-depth rehabilitation against structural and functional performance requirements.

• Assess pavement geometry, longitudinal and transverse profiles, crossfall, surface regularity, friction, skid resistance, and drainage characteristics relevant to safe aircraft operations.

• Coordinate pavement design assumptions with aircraft characteristics, operational requirements, local material properties, climate, construction capabilities, applicable standards, and anticipated maintenance needs.

Module 4: Runway Rehabilitation Strategy and Construction Method Selection

• Develop rehabilitation strategies based on pavement condition, remaining service life, defect severity, aircraft loading, maintenance priorities, available funding, and operational constraints.

• Compare milling and resurfacing, full-depth pavement reconstruction, concrete pavement rehabilitation, localized strengthening, subgrade treatment, and drainage improvement alternatives.

• Evaluate construction methods according to material availability, plant capacity, haulage distances, production rates, weather sensitivity, curing requirements, quality risks, and project closure windows.

• Prepare technical option assessments that compare capital cost, construction duration, operational disruption, durability, maintainability, environmental impact, and lifecycle expenditure.

Module 5: Airside Construction Phasing and Runway Closure Planning

• Develop construction phasing strategies that define work areas, runway and taxiway closures, restricted operating periods, temporary arrangements, access routes, and restoration milestones.

• Coordinate closure requirements with airport operations, air traffic services, airlines, emergency services, ground handling teams, security personnel, and other affected stakeholders.

• Establish work-window schedules covering equipment mobilization, milling, excavation, paving, concrete placement, curing, lighting works, inspection, cleaning, and formal operational handback.

• Prepare contingency plans for weather delays, equipment breakdowns, late material deliveries, incomplete work, failed tests, and other events that could prevent timely reopening.

Module 6: Airside Safety, Security, and Operational Risk Management

• Identify hazards associated with live airport environments, including runway incursions, unauthorized access, vehicle movements, aircraft proximity, foreign object debris, and interference with operational infrastructure.

• Establish airside contractor access procedures, identification requirements, vehicle controls, work permits, safety briefings, communication arrangements, and defined construction boundaries.

• Develop foreign object debris prevention systems covering material storage, debris collection, tool accountability, sweeping, inspection, waste transport, and final surface clearance before handback.

• Coordinate risk assessments, emergency response arrangements, incident reporting, stop-work authority, and operational escalation procedures in accordance with applicable airport rules and aviation requirements.

Module 7: Asphalt Production, Placement, and Pavement Quality Control

• Plan asphalt production, aggregate supply, binder selection, mix approval, transportation, paving equipment deployment, and placement sequencing for runway and taxiway rehabilitation.

• Apply quality controls for delivery temperature, laying temperature, layer thickness, compaction, density, joint construction, surface texture, and material conformity.

• Coordinate milling, surface preparation, tack coat application, paving, rolling patterns, joint finishing, cooling periods, and inspection activities within restricted work windows.

• Establish testing and acceptance procedures for asphalt composition, density, thickness, surface regularity, friction, segregation, and other specified pavement performance requirements.

Module 8: Rigid Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Works Management

• Assess concrete pavement deterioration involving slab cracking, faulting, spalling, joint distress, loss of support, pumping, settlement, and damage associated with loading or environmental conditions.

• Plan concrete slab replacement, partial-depth and full-depth repairs, joint resealing, dowel bar replacement, load-transfer restoration, and other suitable rehabilitation techniques.

• Coordinate concrete production, delivery, placement, finishing, curing, joint construction, temperature control, strength testing, and protection of newly completed pavement.

• Manage curing and strength verification requirements to determine whether repaired areas satisfy specified acceptance criteria before they are opened to aircraft traffic.

Module 9: Airfield Drainage, Earthworks, and Subgrade Improvement

• Evaluate runway and taxiway drainage performance, surface ponding, blocked drainage channels, culvert defects, groundwater conditions, and water-related pavement deterioration.

• Plan earthworks, excavation, subgrade preparation, soil stabilization, replacement of unsuitable material, and improvement of pavement foundation layers where required by investigation findings.

• Coordinate drainage repairs, culvert rehabilitation, trenching, utility interfaces, groundwater control, and reinstatement with pavement construction sequences and operational constraints.

• Establish quality assurance procedures for earthworks compaction, moisture control, subgrade proof testing, layer thickness, drainage gradients, and verification of repaired drainage infrastructure.

Module 10: Airfield Ground Lighting, Markings, and Electrical Interfaces

• Coordinate airfield ground lighting installations, including runway edge lights, threshold lights, centerline systems, taxiway lighting, signs, electrical ducting, and associated control infrastructure.

• Plan the installation and protection of lighting circuits, cable routes, pits, transformers, isolation systems, and other electrical components affected by pavement rehabilitation.

• Manage pavement marking removal and reinstatement, including runway designations, centerlines, touchdown zone markings, taxiway markings, holding positions, and other approved airfield markings.

• Establish inspection and testing requirements for lighting functionality, circuit integrity, marking layout, visibility, electrical safety, and coordination with authorized operational acceptance procedures.

Module 11: Project Scheduling, Production Control, and Resource Management

• Develop integrated project schedules covering design approvals, procurement, mobilization, closures, pavement removal, earthworks, paving, concrete works, lighting, markings, testing, and handback.

• Apply critical path analysis, resource loading, shift planning, production rate forecasting, and milestone control to manage interdependent airside activities and short construction windows.

• Monitor plant utilization, labor productivity, material consumption, paving rates, haulage cycles, concrete placement output, testing turnaround times, and progress against daily targets.

• Establish recovery strategies for weather interruptions, plant breakdowns, failed quality tests, material shortages, operational changes, and unexpected pavement conditions.

Module 12: Procurement, Contract Administration, and Commercial Management

• Prepare procurement documentation defining technical specifications, pavement materials, construction methods, testing requirements, work windows, operational constraints, and acceptance criteria.

• Evaluate contractors based on airside experience, technical competence, plant capacity, quality systems, safety performance, proposed programme, material supply arrangements, and financial capability.

• Administer contracts involving measured quantities, provisional items, differing site conditions, additional repairs, scope changes, disruption, extensions of time, and performance-related obligations.

• Apply cost control techniques for monitoring commitments, pavement quantities, material costs, equipment utilization, subcontractor payments, variations, contingency drawdown, and forecast final expenditure.

Module 13: Quality Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Regulatory Coordination

• Develop project quality plans and inspection and test plans covering pavement materials, subgrade preparation, asphalt placement, concrete works, drainage, lighting, markings, and reinstatement.

• Establish testing procedures for pavement thickness, density, strength, surface regularity, friction, texture, geometry, lighting performance, and other specified technical requirements.

• Manage nonconformities, corrective actions, test failures, technical approvals, inspection records, material traceability, as-built documentation, and formal acceptance of completed work.

• Coordinate engineering verification, airport operator inspections, applicable aviation authority requirements, operational readiness checks, and documented authorization before affected infrastructure returns to service.

Module 14: Environmental Management and Sustainable Airside Construction

• Identify environmental risks involving dust, noise, vibration, asphalt emissions, concrete washout, contaminated pavement materials, fuel spills, stormwater pollution, and construction waste.

• Develop waste management strategies for milling residues, reclaimed asphalt pavement, concrete debris, excavated materials, packaging, and other waste generated during rehabilitation.

• Evaluate sustainable construction alternatives such as recycled pavement materials, optimized material transport, energy-efficient plant, lower-impact mixtures, and lifecycle-oriented maintenance strategies.

• Establish environmental monitoring and reporting procedures covering waste quantities, material reuse, energy consumption, dust control, water protection, spill prevention, and compliance with project requirements.

Module 15: Digital Airside Asset Management and Emerging Technologies

• Integrate pavement condition surveys, digital inspection records, geospatial mapping, maintenance history, work orders, and as-built information into airport pavement management systems.

• Examine the application of AI-assisted defect detection, drone-based surveys where authorized, automated surface profiling, digital twins, and predictive pavement maintenance analytics.

• Use dashboards and data analysis to monitor pavement condition trends, defect recurrence, maintenance expenditure, rehabilitation performance, and asset lifecycle priorities.

• Establish data governance, validation, information security, model oversight, and version control procedures to ensure digital outputs support reliable engineering and maintenance decisions.

Module 16: Commissioning, Operational Handback, and Capstone Project

• Develop completion checklists covering pavement condition, friction, surface cleanliness, debris removal, markings, lighting, drainage, equipment removal, and closure of outstanding defects.

• Coordinate operational handback with airport engineering, operations, safety, air traffic services, maintenance, and other authorized stakeholders in accordance with applicable procedures.

• Prepare handover documentation containing as-built drawings, test results, material records, warranties, inspection reports, maintenance recommendations, and residual defect information.

• Complete a capstone exercise involving runway condition assessment, rehabilitation option selection, construction phasing, closure planning, safety risk assessment, cost and schedule controls, quality assurance, and operational handback.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.