Hot Weather Prompts FAA Warning of Bumps in the Road
Hot weather can cause serious runway buckling.
Hot weather can cause serious runway buckling.

With record-breaking temperatures topping 100 degrees F in much of the U.S., on July 5 the FAA sent airport managers a copy of Airport Certification Information Bulletin (ACIB) 11-13, reminding Part 139 airport certificate holders – and flight crews - to keep a close eye open for pavement buckling on runways and taxiways.