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Dare County Regional Airport wins national lifetime pavement recognition award

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Dare County Regional Airport wins national lifetime pavement recognition award
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The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has recognized Dare County Regional Airport as the winner of the 2024 Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award for Airports. The award was presented by the American Concrete Pavement Association Southeast Chapter (ACPA-SE) on February 26, 2025, during a commission meeting held at the airport in Manteo, North Carolina.

The National Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award honors an agency or owner of an in-service concrete pavement that has demonstrated exceptional performance for its state and community.

“For years, our team has prioritized the durability and reliability of our airfield pavements, understanding their critical role in ensuring safe and efficient operations,” said Stacy Ambrose, airport director of Dare County Regional Airport. “This award reaffirms our dedication to maintaining the highest standards and highlights the hard work of the engineers, maintenance crews, and leadership who have contributed to this achievement. ”

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Dare County Regional Airport serves North Carolina’s Outer Banks community, playing a significant role in connecting the region to larger transportation hubs and supporting local businesses and tourism. The airport’s concrete apron was in service for nearly 80 years, facilitating more than 32,000 landings and takeoffs each year before requiring renovation. While renovations were completed in 2022, this project highlights the benefits and longevity of concrete pavement.

“This project is worthy of an award for long-life pavement,” said Greg Dean, executive director of ACPA's Southeast Chapter. “Dare County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and FAA Southern Region should be recognized for having the foresight to fund and award a concrete project to fix the long-life pavement that had been in service for 80 years. ”

Ambrose added: “Receiving this award is not only an honor but also a motivation for us to continue innovating and upholding best practices in airfield pavement management. We recognize that this achievement would not have been possible without industry partners' support governing agencies' support; plus, dedicated professionals who work tirelessly ensure our airport remains leader aviation infrastructure. ”

Advanced engineering techniques were employed to renovate the existing apron using a durable concrete design capable of withstanding high volumes of air traffic. The upgrade enhances both capacity and safety standards for pilots and passengers alike. This successful completion exemplifies all parties' commitment involved maintaining improving vital infrastructure supporting Outer Banks community.

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