WATCH: Airfield Maintenance Never Stops
Between the takeoffs and landings, these PIT workers keep the runways in tiptop shape
By Julie Bercik
Published August 23, 2021
Read Time: < 1 min
An airport is a 24/7 operation, 365 days a year, and that includes maintaining the airfield.
Runways, which take a beating every day, demand constant attention. At Pittsburgh International Airport, airfield maintenance crews include a staff of more than 70 including union personnel, administration and management.
Summer work is planned well ahead, working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering and Facility Maintenance. Painting the runways, repairing pavement, cleaning drainage areas and earth preparation around the taxiways and runways are just some of the tasks.