Measure runway strength, ensure ICAO compliance and optimize pavement performance with reliable data.
Dynatest delivers non-destructive pavement testing solutions used by airports, aviation authorities and engineering consultants worldwide to support safe operations, maintenance planning and increasing aircraft loads.
Runway safety depends on accurate pavement data.
Increasing aircraft loads, growing traffic volumes and evolving regulatory requirements make it essential for airports to understand the true condition and structural capacity of their pavements.
Dynatest provides non-destructive pavement testing solutions that deliver the accurate data needed to support these critical decisions.
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Learn how Heavy Weight Deflectometer testing helped support pavement evaluation and runway planning for future aircraft operations at Nuuk Airport.
Accurate pavement data is essential for evaluating both pavement condition and structural performance.
Dynatest provides a complete range of non-destructive testing solutions used to evaluate airfields worldwide.
From structural evaluation to surface condition assessment, Dynatest helps airports make informed decisions based on objective measurements.
Airport operators must understand whether existing pavements can safely support current and future aircraft traffic.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ACR/PCR methodology provides a standardized framework for evaluating pavement strength and aircraft loading requirements. Since 1981, it has been mandatory to report on the bearing capacity of airport runways using the ACN/PCN classification set by ICAO.
What is ACR/PCR?
ACR (Aircraft Classification Rating) defines the structural demand an aircraft places on a pavement.
PCR (Pavement Classification Rating) defines the pavement’s structural capacity. And shows how much weight the pavement can carry.
Together, these values help airports determine whether pavements can safely support specific aircraft operations and plan better pavement maintenance.
The transition from ACN/PCN to ACR/PCR requires more advanced analysis and accurate structural pavement data.
Dynatest supports the complete workflow through pavement testing, analysis and ACR/PCR calculations using ELMOD and the ACR/PCR module available through DynaHub.
Dynatest developed the world’s first commercially available Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD), helping establish the industry standard for airport pavement testing.
The system can simulate large aircraft including Boeing 747, Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 loading conditions.
Unlike destructive testing methods, the HWD provides accurate structural pavement data without damaging the runway.
Combined with ELMOD and the ACR/PCR module, HWD data provides the foundation for ICAO-compliant pavement classification and runway capacity assessment.
Whether you need runway strength assessment, ICAO ACR/PCR support, or airport pavement testing solutions, Dynatest can help you collect the data needed for confident infrastructure decisions.