Curaçao International Airport, home to the third-longest runway in the Caribbean, faced the common issue of rubber build-up on its 3,410-metre runway. Rubber accumulates on runways during aircraft landings, as tyres deposit layers of material when landing on the surface. Over time, this build-up can reduce runway friction, especially in wet conditions, posing safety risks for takeoff and landing.
Our global Airports team have worked at Curacao airport for many years. This time we deployed our ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water blasters to remove 20,000 square meters of rubber efficiently. Our specialised UHP machine uses high-pressure water jets to clean the surface thoroughly without damaging the runway, leaving it free of foreign object debris (FOD) and restoring optimal friction levels.
To minimise disruption, our experienced team worked overnight in short windows, operating between the airport’s last flight of the evening and its first flight in the morning. This ensured that flight schedules were unaffected while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Thanks to our agile logistics processes, transporting airfield maintenance equipment to remote locations like Curaçao is second nature. The UHP machine used for this project fits neatly into a sea container, making it ideal for efficient transportation to even the most isolated destinations.
With a strong track record of delivering airfield maintenance around the globe, Roadgrip once again demonstrated expertise in providing world-class solutions for airport safety and efficiency. Learn more at Roadgrip Airports or contact our friendly UK team for a quick and competitive quote.
