Line markings that provide essential visual aids to pilots at Guernsey Airport will be repainted over the next few weeks, as part of ongoing runway refurbishment.
The repainting will take place overnight across the next three weeks to avoid any disruption to flight schedules.
Guernsey Airport’s aerodrome features various markings and numbers which communicate essential navigation and landing information to pilots. These will all be renewed with a high-durability reflective paint suitable for airport runways, which will maintain a high contrast with the paved surface beneath.
This includes:
• The two numbers at either end of the runway, 09 and 27. These numbers denote coordinates (090 and 270 degrees) which convey to pilots the orientation of the runway from the approach direction.
• Centrelines. The white stripes running down the centre of the runway which help pilots to align the aircraft correctly for take-offs and landings.
• Side stripes. The white lines either side which delineate the edges of the runway.
• Threshold markings. The ‘piano keys’ indicating the start of the safe landing and take-off zones.
• Aiming points. The broad white stripes on either side of the centreline that provide a visual aiming point for landing aircraft on descent.
There will be some increased noise levels during the works, particularly over the next week while the surfaces are cleaned ahead of repainting. Guernsey Ports apologises for any disruption, which will be kept to the minimum level necessary to complete the work.
This is the latest phase of necessary refurbishment and preventative maintenance of Guernsey Airport surfaces and equipment. Earlier this year, essential upgrades to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) systems took place, replacing equipment that was reaching end of life.
Airlines and other stakeholders received advance notification of the upcoming works, which require full closures of the aerodrome overnight. Extensions to airport operating hours will not be possible while the works are underway, however Medevacs will be able to operate as normal.