Airport Wildlife Hazard Management: The Part 139 Rulebook for Birds

Airport wildlife hazard management under FAR Part 139 involves assessments, plans, propane cannons, falcons, and the hard arithmetic of lethal control.

The material highlights the regulatory framework of Part 139 and how airports assess wildlife risks as part of their operations. It describes the development of wildlife hazard management plans that airports must implement to mitigate encounters with birds and other wildlife.

Propane cannons are mentioned as a control measure used to deter wildlife activity around runways and airport facilities. The approach is paired with other strategies within a formal plan to reduce hazards.

Falconry is noted as another method deployed in wildlife management at airports, reflecting an integrated approach that combines different techniques to manage wildlife presence on or near airfields.

The content points to the difficult calculations involved in lethal control decisions, emphasizing the balance between safety benefits and the ethical or regulatory considerations around reducing wildlife populations.