Keep Your Airfield FOD Free with Vetrofluid
A single application of Vetrofluid permanently increases abraison resistance and stops water intrusion, the two keys to long-lasting grooves, runways and ramps.
Vetrofluid for Airports
High-Performance Concrete Protection for Airside & Landside Infrastructure
Protect Critical Infrastructure. Avoid Costly Replacement.
Airport concrete is a mission-critical asset that must perform under continuous aircraft loading, environmental exposure, and aggressive maintenance operations.
When deterioration occurs, the impact extends beyond repair costs:
Operational disruptions and delays
Increased Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk
Higher maintenance and lifecycle costs
Full reconstruction is expensive and disruptive.
The true cost of deterioration is lost operational availability.
A Shift from Repair to Preservation
Concrete deterioration is driven by water intrusion, freeze–thaw cycling, chemical exposure, and heavy traffic loads. Traditional repairs often fail because the surrounding concrete remains weak.
Vetrofluid penetrates and strengthens concrete from within — addressing the root cause, not just the surface.
It:
Densifies and hardens the concrete matrix
Reduces permeability and chemical intrusion
Strengthens aging and repaired areas
Extends service life and delays reconstruction
Airside Performance (Runways, Taxiways, Aprons)
Stronger Surfaces. Safer Operations.
Airfield pavements must maintain structural integrity, friction performance, and surface stability under extreme conditions.
Vetrofluid enhances airside concrete by:
Improving Abrasion Resistance & Groove Life
Reduces wear from aircraft takeoff and landing
Helps grooves maintain depth and friction performance
Extends time between re-grooving cycles
Reducing Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
Concrete surface breakdown is a key source of FOD.
Vetrofluid:
Prevents spalling, flaking, and particle loss
Stabilizes aging and repaired pavement
Maintains surface cohesion under aircraft loads
Result: Reduced FOD generation and improved airfield safety.
Make Winter Operations Easier
Controlling Moisture & Deicing Chemical Intrusion
Vetrofluid improves the performance of chemical deicing operations. On untreated concrete, a portion of deicing fluid is absorbed into the pavement, reducing its effectiveness and requiring additional applications. By blocking absorption, Vetrofluid keeps deicing agents on the surface where they remain active longer, reducing overall chemical usage.
The cost savings can be substantial. Airports often spend hundreds of thousands to millions annually on deicing chemicals. Cutting usage by 30–50% could save $300,000 to $500,000 on a $1 million budget—often enough to offset the cost of applying Vetrofluid within a short period.
In addition to material savings, airports benefit from fewer application cycles, reduced labor and equipment strain, and lower environmental impact—making Vetrofluid a practical investment in more efficient winter operations.
Vetrofluid pushes out contaminants as it penetrates and fills the pores- proven here as Vetrofluid pushed out decade-old deicing fluid dye from the ramp of an airport.
Improving Snow & Ice Removal
Airports spend heavily each winter battling ice and snow, and traditional concrete makes the job harder. Its porous structure allows moisture to penetrate and freeze within the slab, creating a strong mechanical bond between the ice and the pavement. This bond is what causes ice to “grab” the surface, increasing the physical force required for removal. As a result, plowing and mechanical clearing become more difficult, time-consuming, and equipment-intensive.
Vetrofluid changes this dynamic by sealing the pores in the concrete matrix, preventing water from entering and freezing below the surface. Without that internal bond, ice and snow remain on top of the pavement rather than anchoring to it. This significantly reduces the effort required for physical removal, allowing plows and mechanical methods to clear surfaces more quickly and effectively.
Withstanding Heavy Loads & Maintenance Operations
Designed for real-world airfield conditions, Vetrofluid helps concrete resist:
Aircraft loads and turning forces
Ground support equipment traffic
Snow plow scraping and edge damage
Hydroblasting, rubber removal, and cleaning
Result: Durable pavement that performs under continuous stress and aggressive maintenance.
Longer-Lasting Repairs. Lower Maintenance.
Each patch tells the same story: the repair held, but the concrete around it did not. As deterioration spreads beyond the original damage, crews are forced to return again and again — repairing not the repair, but the failing concrete surrounding it.
Vetrofluid heals cracks up to .3mm, and functionally waterproofs the rest.
Cracks don’t have to mean failure. Vetrofluid can transform damaged concrete into a durable, water resistant, and resilient surface.
Vetrofluid penetrates cracks to their deepest point, strengthening the concrete from within.
The treatment can self-heal cracks up to 0.3 mm, permanently sealing them through a pozzolanic reaction with the concrete matrix.
For larger cracks, Vetrofluid provides functional waterproofing by penetrating into the surrounding concrete and strengthening the crack walls.
Even if water enters the open gap, the treated concrete remains protected, preventing freeze–thaw damage.
The open crack top allows freezing water to expand safely, helping prevent further cracking.
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) testing confirms that Vetrofluid reaches full crack depth and restores internal concrete continuity
Stop Repeating the Same Repairs
Most concrete repairs fail because the surrounding material continues to deteriorate.
Vetrofluid strengthens the entire repair zone — not just the patch.
It:
Penetrates and densifies existing concrete
Fills microcracks and restores internal strength
Stabilizes edges and transition zones
Prevents water intrusion and ongoing deterioration
Result:
Repairs last significantly longer
Reduced repeat maintenance
Lower labor and material costs
Less operational disruption
Landside Performance (Sidewalks & Parking Structures)
Durable, Low-Maintenance Concrete
Landside infrastructure benefits from the same internal protection:
Sidewalks & Pedestrian Areas
Reduced staining and absorption
Improved cleanability
Increased wear resistance
Parking Structures
Blocks moisture and chlorides
Slows corrosion of reinforcing steel
Strengthens decks and ramps
Result: Extended service life and improved appearance with less maintenance.
Both sides of this airport sidewalk were thoroughly cleaned, but only the left side received a Vetrofluid treatment to seal the pores. After 30 days, both areas were power washed again. The treated surface cleaned faster and produced significantly better results than the untreated side.
Operational & Environmental Advantages
Minimal Disruption, Maximum Efficiency
Fast application with minimal downtime
Keeps critical infrastructure in service
Reduces emergency repairs and maintenance cycles
Right: After a year of testing, a major US airport decided to use Vetrofluid to treat a runway under rehabilitation, from touchdown zone to touchdown zone. This was accomplished in under 4 hours using the airport’s own deicing truck and crew. Following the application, there were zero failures in the treated area as of this writing. The runway also was the first in the metro area to open up following a major winter event. Since then the airport has applied Vertrofluid to it’s other runway as well, protecting them for years to come.
Environmentally Responsible & Aviation-Ready
Zero VOC, non-hazardous formulation
No toxic runoff or fumes
Safe for workers, passengers, and surrounding environments
Supports sustainability and regulatory compliance
Preservation Is Operational Readiness
Vetrofluid enables airport operators to:
Reduce FOD risk
Extend pavement life
Improve safety and performance
Lower lifecycle costs
Preserving concrete isn’t just maintenance — it’s essential to maintaining safe, reliable airport operations.
