Airport & Helipad Runways – EL-Quarto SSS
High-Stability Ground Support for Aviation Surfaces
Runways, helipads, and taxiways demand exceptional ground stability. Weak subgrade or surface erosion can compromise safety and daily operations. EL-Quarto SSS strengthens in-situ soil, increases compaction, and forms a dense, stable platform capable of supporting aircraft loads and rotor wash.
Aviation Ground Challenges
- Loose or sandy soils
- Rutting under repeated landings
- Dust becoming a safety hazard
- Erosion on runway edges
- Poor compaction leading to settlement
- Helipad rotor wash blowing fines loose
How EL-Quarto SSS Supports Aviation Requirements
- Creates a high-density subgrade
- Improves load-bearing strength for aircraft wheel loads
- Forms a hardened surface matrix that reduces dust
- Increases moisture resistance
- Provides a uniform, compacted foundation for asphalt or concrete surfaces
- Prevents displacement caused by rotor or jet wash
Two Application Methods
1. Rip-In / Mix-In Stabilization
Used for building or upgrading the base and sub-base.
- Improves bearing capacity
- Reduces settlement
- Provides a stable layer for asphalt, concrete, or mat systems
2. Spray-On Surface Hardening
Used for gravel or natural-surface helipads/runways.
- Reduces dust blow-off
- Forms a crust-like hardened surface
- Protects from erosion and wind force
Benefits for Airports & Helipads
- Supports light aircraft and helicopter operations
- Reduces FOD (foreign object debris) hazards
- Ideal for remote or temporary runways
- Cuts down on surface maintenance
- Improves safety and visibility
- Works with local in-situ soils, reducing construction cost
Where Used
- Private airstrips
- Agricultural airfields
- Mining or exploration airstrips
- Military helipads
- Emergency landing zones
- Remote operations runways