On the airside (runways, taxiways, aprons), drainage and structural water management are mission critical.

• Convey and control stormwater below pavement to protect the runway subgrade and minimize pavement deterioration
• Integrate cross drains, underdrains, and edge drains that can be installed under active pavement
• Meet rigorous structural and load standards while resisting heavy aircraft loads
• Reduce installation downtime — lightweight systems that help airports stay operational
• Provide watertight systems to contain deicing fluids or contaminants in critical zones

Landside zones (parking areas, roadways, terminal approaches) also demand effective water infrastructure.

• Surface drainage management for large stormwater volumes from roadways and vehicle zones
• Infiltration and detention systems to mitigate flooding and control peak flow
• Water quality pretreatment and filtration to remove pollutants from road runoff
• Chambers, crates, pipe networks and infiltration galleries that optimize space usage
• Integration with landscaping, curbs, medians, and green infrastructure

Open retention ponds and exposed water surfaces can attract birds and other wildlife—posing a serious safety risk in airport environments.

• Enabling underground detention and infiltration solutions (e.g. StormTech) that reduce or eliminate open ponds
• Designing closed systems that withhold water from surface exposure to discourage birds
• Using structural covers and vaults in critical zones to prevent wildlife access
• Offering systems that comply with FAA / wildlife hazard compatibility guidance
• Helping airports reduce bird strike risk while maintaining robust stormwater management

Bird Strike Solutions

De-icing operations at airports generate runoff containing glycol, a compound that must be carefully managed to prevent environmental impact. ADS provides watertight storage and conveyance systems engineered to capture and treat de-icing fluids. Our buried detention systems, lined pipes and vaults are built for strength under load and chemical resistance, ensuring secure containment of glycol mixtures and allowing controlled release or downstream treatment.