Abstract
This presentation will review the strengths and weaknesses of airport fences in restricting wildlife access to Airport Operations Areas at Indiana airports. Additional topics will include FAA-approved wildlife exclusion fencing designs and general guidelines on fence gap evaluation and maintenance. Airport fence evaluations can be key to obtaining airport improvement project funding in the cases of inadequate fencing.
Session Number
91
Session Title
Airport Infrastructure: Pavement Rehabilitation Challenges & Wildlife Safety
Track Title
AVIATION
Location
WTHR 104
Date of Version
2026
Start Date
3-18-2026 10:00 AM
End Date
3-18-2026 10:50 AM
A Review of Airport Fencing and Wildlife Hazards
WTHR 104
This presentation will review the strengths and weaknesses of airport fences in restricting wildlife access to Airport Operations Areas at Indiana airports. Additional topics will include FAA-approved wildlife exclusion fencing designs and general guidelines on fence gap evaluation and maintenance. Airport fence evaluations can be key to obtaining airport improvement project funding in the cases of inadequate fencing.
