Applications · Airports & Deicing Ponds
Hollow Plastic Ball Covers for Airport Deicing Ponds
The challenge
- Waterfowl attraction near runways (wildlife-strike risk)
- Odor from glycol-laden deicing runoff
- Algae in open stormwater basins
- Regulatory scrutiny of open water near airfields
How Armor Ball® helps
Open deicing and stormwater ponds attract the waterfowl that create strike hazards near runways. A dense Armor Ball® layer removes that open-water surface, deterring birds and wildlife, while suppressing the odor that glycol-laden runoff can produce and limiting algae in the basin.
Armor Ball® installs without draining and self-adjusts to changing water levels, so it works around active operations. Coordinate any airfield deployment with your wildlife-hazard management plan and applicable FAA guidance.
What to look for when covering a airports & deicing ponds surface
- Wildlife-hazard plan: Align any airport application with your Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and FAA guidance for open water near movement areas.
- Glycol chemistry: Deicing runoff chemistry varies seasonally; request material certs and an SDS to confirm compatibility.
- Access for monitoring: The free-floating balls push aside for sampling and equipment, then re-cover automatically.
Outcomes
FAQ
Airports & Deicing Ponds — questions answered
Do ball covers help with airport wildlife-hazard management?
A dense floating ball cover removes the open-water surface that attracts waterfowl, helping deter the wildlife that creates strike hazards near runways. Coordinate any airport application with your wildlife-hazard management plan and FAA guidance.
Will a ball cover interfere with stormwater capacity?
No. The balls float on the surface and let rain pass through the gaps between them, so the pond keeps its storage and inflow function while the open-water attractant for wildlife is removed.
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