Studies - Plans - Reports

Pavement Condition Index (PCI) inspections are a comprehensive evaluation of pavements at selected airports across Colorado. These assessments focus on several key airport surfaces including runways, taxiways, aprons, and helipads. The goal of PCI evaluations is to ensure the longevity, safety, and efficiency of the airport pavements in Colorado, which are crucial for both commercial and general aviation operations.

Commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics and conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), this study evaluates the infrastructure needed at Colorado’s local and regional airports to support the emerging use of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.