Trackway® Defence
Aircraft Landing Mat
The Aircraft Landing Mat system allows for the rapid construction of temporary runways and expeditionary airfields in locations where the installation of permanent infrastructure is impractical or time-restrictive.
This modular aluminium panel system was originally engineered for the UK Royal Engineers as a deployable alternative to conventional runway surfaces. The Aircraft Landing Mat provides a high-performance solution to overcome the limitations of gravel and dirt runways, offering enhanced stability, durability, and load-bearing capacity in austere and environmentally challenging conditions.
From standardised configurations to fully bespoke solutions, each Aircraft Landing Mat Kit is adaptable to meet the operational requirements of any aircraft type, ensuring optimal utilisation of available airfield infrastructure.
The NATO-compatible palletised system is engineered for rapid deployment, supporting both short-duration use and extended semi-permanent installations. This makes our solution a critical asset for expeditionary airfield construction, contingency planning, and runway capacity expansion.
- Easy to install and maintain
- Prevents foreign object damage
- A safe and stable landing area
- A safe working area for ground personnel
- Effective in all environments
- Simple panel replacement
- Sustains multiple landings and take-offs
- Aluminium panels, joined together to any size requirements and anchored to the ground
- Designed to be constantly reused for multipurpose operations
- Withstands ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C
- Anodised or painted as standard, dependent on the panel profile
- Easily cleaned, has a long operational life and is recyclable
- Foot protection is required for walking on all Trackway® aluminium products
PSA Flat Top N Trackway®’s innovative design allows two panels to be stacked into a combined state of 0.9in; allowing for an increased square footage, due to the unique nesting function. Transportable on 463L pallets or in ISO Containers, the panel is supplied anodised for durability and protection from corrosion; and an anti-skid finish ensures the surface is of the highest traction for asset and personnel safety. Suitable for landing, take-off, servicing and maintenance, its flat surface makes the ideal solution for parking zones, aprons and taxiing.
PSA Trackway® is supplied with a corrosion-resistant painted coating to enhance operational durability in harsh environments. Initially engineered for the UK Armed Forces over six decades ago, the original landing mat panel is designed for multimodal transport, compatible with both stillages and 463L pallet systems for air, land, and sea deployment. Optimised for expeditionary air operations, the PSA Trackway® panel supports the take-off and landing of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Its lightweight aluminium construction, modular design, and rapid deployment capability make it highly suitable for rapidly changing operational environments.
The S46H Trackway® system comprises high-strength, extruded aluminium panels engineered to deliver a durable, load-bearing surface for aircraft operations, including landing, take-off, taxiing, and parking. Designed for semi-permanent and extended-use scenarios, the system supports operations in environments where conventional airfield infrastructure is unavailable or impractical. The S46H Trackway® is optimised for rapid deployment and retrieval with minimal manpower and mechanical support, enhancing operational readiness in forward-deployed or contingency environments.
Its structural integrity and surface treatment, featuring an integrated anti-skid finish, ensure high friction coefficients for safe aircraft handling under variable environmental conditions. In addition to aviation applications, the system is suitable for use as a ground reinforcement platform for wheeled and tracked vehicle access routes. Supplied in a modular, palletised kit format, the S46H Trackway® can be transported via standard military logistics platforms and deployed directly to the point of use.
Deployment options
The Aircraft Landing Kit Trackway® panels are designed for rapid, manual deployment and recovery, allowing trained personnel to establish and remove aircraft landing surfaces efficiently without the need for specialist machinery or plant. The modular panel system enables the landing area to be configured to a defined footprint appropriate to aircraft type, loading requirements, and operational constraints. This approach supports flexible deployment, reduced logistical burden, and rapid reconfiguration in temporary or expeditionary operating environments.
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