Evaluating the Impact of Rehabilitation and Maintenance Strategies on User Costs for Airport Runways in Egypt

Abstract

Cairo International Airport in Egypt ranks among the most significant aviation hubs in Africa and the Middle East, handling 69,739 annual aircraft movements in 2016. The airport operates three runways designated as 05C-23C, 05L-23R, and 05R-23L, each representing distinct air traffic movement patterns and varying pavement conditions. This variation in runway characteristics necessitates the development of maintenance strategies that effectively incorporate life cycle cost analysis components to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.