Could Heated Runways Fix Winter Airport Delays?

Thursday, 20 February 2014 | by Pat's Picks

After a miserable winter for air travelers, researchers are renewing efforts to figure out ways to economically heat runways or develop pavement that resists freezing. The Wall Street Journal says it’s an idea that’s been around since the 1970s. Airports can’t use salt because it corrodes the planes and snow clearing operations take too much time.

SOURCE: Wall Street Journal