{"id":60357,"date":"2025-12-24T20:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T01:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=60357"},"modified":"2025-12-24T20:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T01:02:08","slug":"keeping-the-runway-in-top-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/12\/24\/keeping-the-runway-in-top-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping the runway in top shape!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>Last week, our team, along with a specialized contractor, worked to remove rubber deposits from our runway. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udeec\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/1f6ec.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why it matters: rubber buildup from aircraft tires during landing can reduce runway friction, especially when wet, creating conditions that can contribute to hydroplaning and longer stopping distances. 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