Airfields & Helipads
Dust suppression and vegetation solutions for aviation safety zones
Airfields & Helipads
Why Vegetation for Airfields & Helipads?
Uncontrolled dust and sediment pose a significant risk to aircraft operations. Rotor downwash and jet blast can mobilize fine particles, reducing visibility, damaging engines, and creating safety hazards for crew and passengers. Vegetative stabilization is an effective, sustainable solution to secure soil surfaces and minimize dust risks while maintaining operational safety.
Applications
- Helipads in hospitals and rescue operations – dust suppression for frequent landings in urban and rural settings
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Military helipads and airstrips – stabilization of safety zones subject to heavy rotor downwashAirport blast zones – vegetation systems for apron and taxiway margins exposed to jet exhaustsRemote operations – dust and erosion control for temporary or forward airfields in extreme environmentsBuffer zones – vegetated safety belts around airside infrastructure
System Options
- Hydromulching with high-density fiber mulches to secure soil against rotor and jet blast
- Biotic soil media to enhance root establishment in sterile or compacted substrates
- Customized seed mixes adapted to low-growing, resilient vegetation for safety visibility requirements
- Spray-applied erosion control layers as an alternative to gravel or synthetic mats
- Pelletized mulch systems where water logistics are limited, ensuring rapid coverage and dust suppression
Advantages
- Immediate reduction of dust hazards
- Long-term soil stabilization with minimal maintenance
- Environmentally friendly alternative to gravel or asphalt capping
- Compatible with strict safety requirements for airside operations
- Flexible deployment in both permanent and temporary airfields
Reducing airborne particles for safer, cleaner, and more efficient operations.