Project Description
The Jackson Hole Airport is located at the base of the spectacular Teton Mountains and is within the Grand Teton National Park. FORTA-FI® was used in a 1-1/2” open grade friction course (OGFC) on the runway 1/19 rehabilitation project. This airport had several unique attributes that demanded a reinforced asphalt mixture, including:
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35,000 flights annually with over 300,000 enplanements
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6,450 feet (1,966m) runway elevation causes planes to land at higher speeds
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6,300 feet (1,920m) runway length is relatively short for higher speeds and larger aircraft
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Accommodates both smaller planes and larger planes such as 757’s and A320’s
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600″ (15.24 m) of snow annually
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Snow plowing has caused previous pavement to ravel
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Temperatures can swing from -40°F (-40°C) to 41 °F (5°C) in the winter months, and annually from -40°F (-40°C) winter to 104°F (40°C) summer
Update
This project was reviewed in June 2014 after five years in service. There weren’t any noticeable distresses including raveling, cracking, rutting or potholes.
Key Points
- Reduced Rutting
- Reduced Cracking
- Extended Pavement Life