Airport Pavement Marking Services
Complete Airfield and Runway Marking Solutions for Airports Across Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Every line on an airfield carries meaning. Pilots and ground crews depend on clearly visible, properly reflective pavement markings for safe takeoffs, landings, taxiing, and ground operations. When those markings fade, accumulate rubber buildup, or no longer meet FAA standards, it creates real safety risk.
A&A Safety is a trusted provider of airfield pavement and runway marking services with specialized equipment and a proven track record at airports throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana – including Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Lunken Airport, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton International Airport, Wilmington Air Park, and Clermont County Airport. Whether your airfield needs cleaning and rejuvenation, new marking installation, removal of outdated markings, or runway closure equipment, our team has the expertise to deliver.
Airfield & Runway Pavement Marking Cleaning & Rejuvenation
Over time, rubber deposited by aircraft tires and accumulated dirt reduces the retroreflectivity of airfield markings and runway markings, making them harder for pilots to see – especially in low-light and nighttime conditions. Cleaning and rejuvenation restores markings to FAA-compliant visibility levels without the time and cost of full removal and reapplication.
A&A Safety uses specialized water blasting equipment to clean and rejuvenate runway and taxiway markings through a precise, controlled process:
- Rubber and Dirt Removal: High-pressure water blasting removes tire rubber and surface contamination that reduces marking visibility.
- Marking Rejuvenation: When surface cleaning alone is not sufficient, our technicians remove a thin top layer of the marking to expose the embedded reflective material and restore brightness.
- Retroreflectivity Verification: We use retroreflectometers to measure marking brightness before and after service, ensuring results meet or exceed FAA standards.
The results speak for themselves. In a demonstration at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), A&A Safety’s rejuvenation process improved retroreflectivity by 500% — from an average of 66 MCD to 330 MCD — as measured by a Mobile Retroreflectometer on-site. Read more about our work at CVG.
Our process is also carefully managed to protect jet engines. All debris and water is controlled and cleared from the surface so that nothing is left behind to be ingested by aircraft.
Airfield and Runway Pavement Marking Installation
Airport pavement markings are not standard road striping. Airfield and runway markings must meet specific FAA requirements for paint type, glass bead application, retroreflectivity, color, dimensions, and placement. A&A Safety has the specialized equipment, trained technicians, and airfield experience to install compliant markings across every area of your airport.
We provide complete airfield pavement marking installation for:
- Runway centerline, edge, threshold, and touchdown zone markings
- Runway designation numbers and aiming point markings
- Displaced threshold and closed runway markings
- Taxiway centerline and edge markings
- Holding position markings and hold lines
- Roadway markings within the airfield environment
- Aircraft parking and apron markings
- Plane parking positions and stand markings
Depending on the location of the pavement marking, we use airless paint application equipment calibrated for consistent mil thickness and glass bead embedment, ensuring markings that are bright, durable, and compliant from day one.
Airfield and Runway Pavement Marking Removal
Marking removal is one of the most technically demanding aspects of airfield maintenance. Prior markings must be completely eliminated to prevent visual confusion during taxiing, takeoffs, and landings. At the same time, the removal process must not damage the pavement surface or leave debris that could cause foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft engines.
A&A Safety operates a specialized fleet of water blasting trucks equipped with high-end removal technology. Our technicians are experienced in the precise technique required to fully remove airfield markings while protecting pavement integrity and keeping the work area clean.
Airfield marking removal applications include:
- Full removal prior to reconfiguration or restriping
- Partial removal for marking updates or corrections
- Removal of rubber buildup from high-traffic landing and touchdown zones
- Surface preparation prior to new marking installation
Runway Closure Products
When runways or taxiways need to be temporarily closed for maintenance, construction, or emergencies, proper closure marking is an FAA safety requirement. A&A Safety supplies a range of runway closure products designed for airfield use:
Lighted Runway Closure X Markers
The Wanco X-Marker is a trailer-mounted, FAA-certified lighted visual aid that signals runway closure to pilots day or night with a flashing LED “X” visible from miles away. It deploys in under five minutes by a single person and runs up to 120 hours on a single tank of fuel.
Unlighted Runway Closure Markers
Neubert temporary closure markers are heavy-duty vinyl “X” markers used to designate closed runways and taxiways for daytime closures or where a lighted unit is not required. Available in yellow and white for both runway and taxiway applications, they comply with FAA and ICAO performance specifications.
Lo-Profile Airport Barricades with Lights
The Plasticade Lo-Pro™ is a low-profile, water-ballasted interlocking barricade designed specifically for closing and delineating runways, taxiways, and airfield construction areas. At just 10 inches tall, it minimizes aircraft contact risk, accepts lights and retroreflective sheeting for visibility in all conditions, and is FOD-free and compliant with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5370-2G.
Why Airport Operations Managers Choose A&A Safety
Proven Airfield Experience: A&A Safety has provided pavement marking services at airports throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, including CVG, Lunken Airport, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton International Airport, Wilmington Air Park, and Clermont County Airport. Our expertise extends across every area of the airfield including runways, taxiways, aprons, hold lines, roadways, and aircraft parking.
Recognized Industry Expertise: A&A Safety was invited to demonstrate our runway marking removal and rejuvenation techniques at the Airfield Marking Symposium held at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, an event designed to educate Airport Marking Professionals on meeting and exceeding FAA airfield marking standards. Our results were independently measured and verified on-site using a Mobile Retroreflectometer.
Specialized Equipment: Airfield marking requires more than standard pavement marking tools. A&A Safety operates purpose-built water blasting and marking removal trucks, along with airless paint application equipment and mobile retroreflectometers for on-site measurement and verification.
Clean, Safe Job Sites: Debris management is non-negotiable on an active airfield. Our process is designed to control and remove all debris, water, and material from the work area at every stage – cleaning, installation, and removal – to eliminate FOD risk.
FAA Compliance: We stay current on FAA Advisory Circulars, retroreflectivity standards, and the Airfield Marking Handbook so that every project meets or exceeds applicable requirements.
Regional Service, Large-Scale Capability: Based in Ohio with locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton, A&A Safety serves airports across the tri-state region. We have the fleet and personnel to handle projects of any scale, from single-runway cleaning to comprehensive airfield marking programs.
Request a Quote for Your Airfield Marking Project
Airfield pavement marking is too critical to leave to generalists. Contact A&A Safety to discuss your airport’s cleaning, installation, removal, or closure equipment needs. Our team will assess your markings and provide a detailed scope of work that meets FAA standards and fits your maintenance schedule.
Call us at 513-943-6100 or complete the Contact Us form to speak with an airfield marking specialist.