Lilydale Airport

APC's permeable concrete runway paving project at Lilydale Airport shows what's possible when aviation infrastructure needs meet advanced concrete technology. We recently completed the works, delivering high-performance permeable concrete solutions built specifically for the demands of an active airport environment.

Permeable concrete runway paving built for aviation loads

The project covered runways, taxiways and apron areas, each engineered to carry the weight of aircraft while managing water properly. Using our Ultracon technology, we built surfaces that combine strength with permeability, so water drains through the surface rather than pooling on it. That's a real safety factor on any airstrip, and it's core to how permeable concrete runway paving performs over time.

Every part of the job was designed around Lilydale Airport's specific requirements, not a generic template. That meant:

• Runway and taxiway surfaces engineered to handle sustained aircraft loads
• Apron paving built to the same standard for parking and ground operations
• Water management designed to reduce pooling and cut down on ongoing maintenance
• Custom-engineered detailing across every surface, not a one-size-fits-all approach

Why airports choose permeable concrete

Standard concrete or asphalt can hold water on the surface, which creates hazards and wears surfaces down faster. Permeable concrete solves that by letting water pass through, cutting the risk of pooling and reducing how often maintenance crews need to step in. For an airport, where surface condition affects both safety and operations, that difference matters.

The Lilydale Airport project is a solid example of how APC applies this approach at scale, adapting the same Ultracon technology we use across our aviation and commercial work to fit the specific loads, drainage and operational needs of each site. If you're planning an aviation or commercial paving project and want surfaces that handle heavy use while managing water properly, get in touch with our team to talk through what your site needs.