AGAT, Aviation Grade Artificial Turf, reduces maintenance by 90 percent. The airport ground cover stabilizes runway and taxiway shoulders and prevents erosion of soil abutting the pavement because of jet blast and water run-off. A synthetic turf system also provides a surface that will support inadvertent excursions by aircraft and minimize damage to aircraft gear systems. Installation of AGAT on the airport reduces the number of times when personnel and equipment must be on the airfield, especially in the runway and taxiway safety areas. AGAT also aids vehicle operators and pilots to maintain situational awareness while moving on the airport surface.
