Snow, Ice, & Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Removal

Snow, Ice, & Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Removal

A Delicate Dance: Crews Keeping Airport Safe and Running this Winter in Flagstaff

Feb. 6, 2023
A crew of just three people kept the almost 9,000-foot airstrip clear enough for aircraft to safely land, keeping package deliveries, emergency operations and even commercial ...
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Snow, Ice, & Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Removal

The Basics of Foreign Object Debris

Feb. 1, 2023
How to determine what FOD is, common types of FOD and effective ways to spread awareness at your facility.
Charlotte County Airport Authority
Charlotte County Airport Authority in February 2022 held a semi-annual FOD Walk, led by airport authority staff in Punta Gorda, Florida. To add a bit of fun, the airport authority on its website names who picked up the most FOD, who was the “Most Dedicated,” and the most interesting FOD (a rabbit carcass).
Snow, Ice, & Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Removal

Keep Pavement Clear of FOD

Feb. 1, 2023
Following procedures for FOD checks and conducting FOD walks ensure safe aircraft movements.
Snow, Ice, & Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Removal

Get Started on a FOD-Free Environment

Feb. 1, 2023
With so many FOD potentials, preventing FOD is a diverse practice with no one-size-fits-all approach. However, there are some general rules of thumb that can help eliminate FOD...
Airports

Buffalo Airport Remains Closed Through Wednesday Morning

Dec. 27, 2022
The authority said that crews are "working around the clock to ensure safe travels as soon as possible," and added that officials from the Pittsburgh International Airport had...