Aviation
Inspection
Construction inspection and quality assurance for active airfields, where work happens inside overnight closure windows and FAA standards leave no margin for error.
What We Inspect
FAA P-401 HMA Paving
Inspection and density verification of FAA P-401 hot mix asphalt, mat thickness, smoothness, and joint quality across runway and taxiway placements.
Quality Assurance Testing
Oversight of contractor and independent QA/QC testing, core sampling, and acceptance testing against stringent FAA performance, density, and smoothness criteria.
Airfield Lighting & Electrical
Inspection of airfield lighting upgrades, edge and centerline fixtures, base cans, and electrical infrastructure to FAA advisory circular standards.
Overnight Closure Coordination
On-site inspection during overnight runway closures, coordinating between the contractor, airport operations, and air traffic control so work fits tight closure windows.
Quantity Verification
Independent verification of placed quantities, tonnage tracking, and pay-item documentation supporting accurate contractor pay applications.
FAA & Authority Compliance
Compliance verification with FAA standards and airport authority requirements, documentation and construction administration on behalf of the owner.
The Runway Reopens at Dawn
On an active commercial airfield, major paving happens during overnight runway closures while air traffic control operations are suspended. A single shift can place thousands of tons of FAA P-401 asphalt over an eleven- to twelve-hour window, and the runway has to be back in service by morning.
That demands inspection staff who can verify density, smoothness, and quality in real time and coordinate seamlessly with the contractor, airport operations, and air traffic control, because there is no second shift to fix what the first one missed.
Have an Airfield Project?
Let's talk about how FGI can provide the inspection coverage your runway demands.