Guidebook for Addressing Aircraft/Wildlife Hazards at General Aviation Airports

This Guidebook presents the different wildlife challenges that airports may face and the techniques and strategies for addressing them. The Guidebook discusses for airport managers and other airport personnel at general aviation airports with limited resources (1) the different species that can be found at airports and specific information that will be helpful in identifying and controlling them, (2) the various wildlife attractants and best management practices that can be employed by airport operators to minimize wildlife activity at and around airports, (3) wildlife control strategies and techniques that are most appropriate at general aviation airports, and (4) how to develop a wildlife control program. General aviation airports are usually resource constrained, and because of limited staff, there is very little specializing that occurs. Airport personnel often handle many different areas of airport management, and rely on easy-to-read, all encompassing materials to help them be as effective as possible in their different responsibilities in operating and maintaining the airport. The guidebook is for general aviation airport personnel in the area of wildlife management. It is designed to assist them in providing the safest environment possible in an efficient manner.