To an isolated South Pacific chain of islands that caters to tourists, a functioning airport is its lifeline. That’s why EZ Street cold asphalt, a permanent pothole repair material, was the perfect solution to a runway pavement problem at the Republic of Vanuatu’s lone commercial airport, Bauerfield International.
The airport handles planes as large as a Boeing 767, which requires runways big enough to accommodate landing gear that spans 10.9 m. As seen in these photos, a section of the landing strip pavement measuring 3 m in width and approximately 9.1 m in length needed to be replaced. Runway pavement repairs must be solid, durable and meet international aviation standards.