After first planting Bermuda we wanted the new grass to go to seed in order to re-seed naturally - we did this probably for one season and then found there was an AD Note on potential prop damage (even on metal props) for seed "embedding" in the props - so we discontinued that practice. I think this is the biggest thing we have run into that is very important regarding a "turf" runway. Also we had to install a couple of water drains too in a small low area to elimanate standing water after rains. This worked well and we no longer have that problem, which would also produce "soft" and even mucky type area when traveled on by planes, mowers, or otherwise. A "crowned surface", like on a football field, would be most desirable for this very reason, however, it is not always possible.
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Unfortunately we closed down our 27-year operation about a year and a half ago.
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fire ants are our biggest problem and there is no help in sight
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The propertie has been sold and is no longer a runway.there is a mobile home parked across the end of the run way.there are horses wondering about,this should be taken off the records of an airport of any type!!!! my apologies for not being any help for your research..
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Deer on runway biggest issue. Really, just a field mowed regularly.
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Currently renovating runway. Replacing Bahia with Bermuda. Flail produced better results than rotary bush hog. Considering finish mower. With Bermuda renovation investment, considering investment in irrigation system.While most aircraft operations have no effect on quality, heavy/turbine (i.e., 1400 HP) crop dusters can cause damage with one visit, due to prop wash and pivoting on locked wheels.
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Our soil is hard packed sand-clay, and centipede dominates at app. 80%
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