SAE AS6211A

This document establishes a standardized test method designed to provide stakeholders—including runway deicing/anti-icing product manufacturers, users, regulators, and airport authorities—with a means of evaluating the relative ice penetration capacity of runway deicing and anti-icing products over time. The method measures ice penetration as a function of time, thereby enabling comparative assessments under controlled conditions. While commonly applied to runway treatments, these products may also be used on taxiways and other paved surfaces. The test is not intended to provide a direct measurement of the theoretical or extended ice penetration time of liquid or solid deicing/anti-icing products. Instead, it offers a practical and reproducible basis for performance evaluation, supporting operational decision-making and regulatory compliance. This document has been updated to include modifications in the method proposed in the working group and committee. This includes: 3.3.2, Adapted Test Support; 3.3.4, Ice Preparation; and optional 3.4.5.1, Measurement Using Photo Analysis. Few comments have been added to clarify the testing process and analysis. This document also incorporates some editorial changes.