Runway pavements: Asphalt vs concrete

Most commercial airports use runways, taxiways, and aprons made of either asphalt or concrete. Which surface is more ideal for airport operations? Details: Audio: Memory Card Full, Birocratic (YouTube Audio Library) Satellite image of RWY25R and 25R at Los Angeles: Google Earth Satellite image of gates at Amsterdam: Google Earth RWY25R at Brussels: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Thumbnail images: RWY25R at Brussels: See above RWY24L at Los Angeles: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Visit the AvNews.info website here: https://aviationnews.info