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 with lightweight systems that allow airports to 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/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 provides robust stormwater management solutions while reducing the potential for birds and animals from interacting with aircraft.

• Underground infiltration or detention with ADS chambers, crates and pipe reduces / 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

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.