Airports
Our products provide durable, light weight stormwater solutions so airports and ports can keep things moving.
Trusted at Airports Nationwide
Detention systems for collecting and storing de-icing solutions have also been designed using N-12 watertight pipe. Buried 25 feet underground, the detention system is unaffected by the Boeing 747 parked above it, or the glycol solution it holds. StormTech chambers also offer a major advantage and eliminate costly accidents due to wildlife interference by storing water underground and eliminating open detention and detention ponds that attract waterfowl. Adhering to ASTM 2418, ASTM F-2922 and ASTM F-2787 standards, as well as exceeding AASHTO 12.12 LRFD requirements, StormTech chambers provide a efficient and economical solution for stormwater detention.
Applications
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 conveyance and storage systems to contain deicing fluids or contaminants in critical zones
- Efficient delivery, storage and staging
Landside zones (parking areas, roadways, terminal approaches) demand effective water infrastructure.
- Surface drainage management for large stormwater volumes from roadways and vehicle zones
- Subsurface retention and detention systems to mitigate flooding, control peak flow to optimize space usage.
- Water quality pretreatment and filtration to remove pollutants from road runoff
- Seamless integration with landscaping, curbs, medians, green infrastructure and water reuse
Surface ponds and exposed surface drainage can attract waterfowl and other wildlife – posing a serious safety risk in airport environments. ADS solutions provide robust stormwater management while reducing the potential for birds and animals from interacting with aircraft.
- Underground infiltration or detention with ADS chambers, crates, or pipe galleries reduces or eliminates open ponds with all products adhering to relevant ASTM standards and AASHTO 12.12 LRFD structural design requirements
- Subsurface systems reduce surface water and mitigates waterfowl habitat
- Offering systems that comply with FAA / wildlife hazard compatibility guidance
- Numerous solutions that comply with FAA and wildlife hazard compatibility guidance
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.
Case Studies
Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
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Port Columbus International Airport
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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LaGuardia Airport Renovation
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Scott Air Force Base Runway Rehabilitation
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HP Storm & N-12 Provide Better Airport Drainage System
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Jackson Hole Airport Develops Sustainable Stormwater Solution
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HP Storm Provides Smooth Install at Ontario International Airport
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Daytona International Airport Uses Double Run of HP Storm
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Meeting FAA D701 and D705 Requirements
Major airports like Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver International, Seattle-Tacoma, Laguardia, and Atlanta Hartsfield, along with a host of regional airports, use ADS polypropylene and HDPE pipes for a host of drainage applications, including under runways, taxiways, tarmacs, underdrains, and edge drains. ADS drainage pipes provide durable solutions for stormwater management.
Underground Runoff Storage Trust by Airports Nationwide
Detention systems for collecting and storing de-icing solutions have been designed using N-12 and HP Storm watertight pipes. With proper minimum cover, these stormwater or glycol storage systems are unaffected by the jumbo jets parked above them. StormTech chambers also offer a major advantage and eliminate costly accidents due to wildlife interference by storing water underground thereby eliminating surface detention ponds that attract waterfowl and wildlife. Adhering to ASTM F2418, ASTM F2922 and ASTM F2787 standards, as well as exceeding AASHTO 12.12 LRFD requirements, StormTech chambers provide an efficient and economical solution for stormwater detention.
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