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Laterite (ASU_11)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: asu_11.ttl

Name

laterite

Attribute

ASU Aerodrome Movement Area Surface Composition

Definition

A surface composed of a clayey (usually red) soil that hardens on exposure to the air, packed over a firm subgrade.

Description

Laterite is characterized by a high proportion of sesquioxides, especially of aluminum and iron, and a low proportion of bases and silica. It is formed by chemical weathering in tropical and subtropical regions. Also loosely any of various other reddish or iron-rich surface materials in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Accepted

2013-10-18

Allowed for

GB057 Movement Area Shoulder
GB200 Aerodrome Service Road
ZI019 Aerodrome Pavement Information