Airport Bollard Applications

Airports constantly handle large volumes of travelers and different transport modes. With the persistent hustle and bustle of these sites, safety and security remain major concerns.

Installing bollards helps mitigate the risks of accidents at airports by controlling traffic and guiding pedestrians through entry and exit points. Blockaides, Inc. manufactures high-quality, tough bollards to create a safer environment at airports and other locations.

Uses and Benefits of Airport Bollards

Bollards are used in various airport applications and benefit both travelers and staff. Typical uses include the following:

• Parking lots: Lighted bollards around parking lots help guide pedestrians as they enter and leave the airport.
• Restricted security access areas: Airports are highly secure operations with designated, access-controlled areas for staff. Fixed or removable bollards may be used to keep traffic from aircraft hangars and protect runways from intruding vehicles.

Using bollards to bolster airport security comes with several key benefits:

• Improved security: Bollards provide safe walking spaces for pedestrians and travelers.
• Traffic flow solutions: Managing traffic streamlines its flow, allowing drivers to drop travelers off and go without creating jams.
• Weatherproof: Bollards are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, making them a long-term solution even in permanent, outdoor installations.

Types of Bollards for Airports

Because airports see constant activity and may use bollards in many areas, they need customizable options to assemble the best security solution. Choosing the right bollard type is critical for these applications.

Fixed Bollards

Fixed bollards are ideal for walking paths because they are permanent. They block traffic from accessing pedestrian walkways and are made of aluminum, steel or stainless steel to resist high-speed impact and corrosion. Blockaides offers three mounting options to secure these surface-mounted bollards, including:

• Flange
• Base plate
• Direct embed

We also have lighted fixed bollards to improve nighttime path visibility.

Removable and Retractable Bollards

Our removable and retractable configurations are excellent airport bollard solutions. We supply two types of commercial removable bollards:

• Manual bollards: With their hand-operated design, our removable bollards require little effort to lift and lower into place. We also sell retractable bollards that are ideal for blocking off areas during specific hours. These include a manually retractable style and a design with an integrated lift-assist system for easier deployment.
• Automatic bollards: These high-tech systems have electric, hydraulic or pneumatic drives that raise and lower the bollards for effortless, automated operation.

Bollard Design Considerations

When choosing suitable bollards for an airport, consider the materials, customization options and adherence to industry standards. The materials used to manufacture bollards impact their intended use, whether for decorative purposes or enhanced protection.

We offer several options to customize the bollards to complement their surroundings, including different drive styles, mounting options, caps, covers and wrap covers. We also ensure our bollards comply with industry safety standards to meet every requirement.