Telluride Regional Airport Airfield Pavement Program
At Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), Dibble delivered a proactive airfield pavement maintenance program that extended the life of the runway, taxiways, taxilanes, and aprons with minimal disruption to operations in a high-altitude mountain environment.
Completed in 2025, the program used FAA P‑608 emulsified asphalt seal coat, new markings, and targeted crack sealing to preserve recently improved pavements and protect the community’s investment.
Challenge
Routine inspections identified minor cracking and early signs of surface aging across the airfield pavement network, even though overall conditions remained good. The Airport needed a cost-effective, grant-supported maintenance project that would slow deterioration, maintain friction and safety, and be coordinated with the South Side Development runway closure to avoid additional downtime.
Our Approach
Dibble advanced an airfield-wide maintenance project centered on FAA Item P‑608 seal coat (2:1 dilution) and Item P‑620 pavement markings, preceded by crack sealing to keep water out of the pavement structure. The team delivered a three‑month design phase, one‑month bid phase, and a focused May 2025 construction window that aligned with the planned runway closure for the South Side Development project and CDOT Aeronautics funding.
Applying Seal Coat Material to RW 9-27
Technical Solutions
- Applied FAA P‑608 emulsified asphalt seal coat at a 2:1 dilution over approximately 160,000 square yards of runway, taxiway, taxilane, and apron pavement.
- Performed targeted crack sealing and surface preparation in advance of sealing to address minor cracking and reduce moisture infiltration into the pavement structure.
- Installed new temporary and permanent airfield pavement markings (P‑620) over nearly 100,000 square feet, using FAA-compliant, high-visibility materials for safety and readability.
- Executed construction under a coordinated phasing plan that took advantage of the South Side Development runway closure, minimizing additional impacts to airport users.
Applying Pavement Markings to RW 9-27
Value Delivered
- Extended pavement life and deferred more costly rehabilitation by treating minor cracking and oxidation early, in line with FAA pavement maintenance best practices.
- Maximized the benefit of CDOT Aeronautics funding while avoiding extra runway closures through integrated scheduling with other capital work.
- Demonstrated Dibble’s ability to pair high-elevation design experience with disciplined pavement management, keeping TEX’s airfield safe, attractive, and reliable for mountain jet and GA traffic.
Details
Client
City of Telluride
Location
Telluride, CO
Project Lifecycle
