About AAPTP

The Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) is a cooperative agreement effort between the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to advance asphalt pavements and pavement materials. The AAPTP advances solutions for asphalt pavement design, construction, and materials deemed important to airfield reliability, efficiency, and safety. The program leverages NAPA’s unique technology implementation capabilities with assistance from the FAA and industry to advance deployment and adoption of innovative asphalt material technologies. Funding for this website and accompanying applications was provided by the United States Department of Transportation, FAA.

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The Asphalt Paving Handbook – 2025 Edition provides practical guidance for asphalt pavement construction, inspection, and field operations. This updated edition includes integrated video references and digital resources designed to support training, field implementation, and technology transfer.

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Asphalt Paving Handbook – 2025 Edition

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to acknowledge the project panel members: Ray Brown (Chair), Richard Willis (NAPA), Brett Williams (NAPA), Mike Skinner (APA), David Gent (WA APA), Dennis Hunt (Gencor), Todd Mansell (Caterpillar), Jim Scherocman (Consultant), Richard Duval (FHWA), Jesse Doyle (USACE), Harold Honey (FAA), Murphy Flynn (FAA), Navneet Garg (FAA).

Handbook Prepared By

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Mark Buncher (Principal Investigator), Danny Gierhart, Mark Blow, Dave Johnson, and Greg Harder.

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Digital Platform Development

The website and mobile application provide a digital ecosystem for accessing the Asphalt Paving Handbook through searchable content, multimedia resources, interactive checklists, and an AI-powered Handbook Assistant. Designed to support engineers, inspectors, and field practitioners, the platform delivers structured handbook content across web and mobile interfaces while maintaining accessibility and consistent publishing workflows.

Website and Mobile App Designed and Developed by:

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