Airport and Runway Safety Products

Airports are high-risk environments with unique safety challenges. From managing aircraft ground movement to protecting passengers and ground crew, every aspect of an airport or runway must be carefully controlled. Our range of airport and runway safety products helps operators create safer, more efficient spaces both airside and landside.

Whether you’re upgrading runway markings, improving apron safety, or installing clear signage in terminals, Start Safety stocks the safety equipment you need to meet regulations and ensure smooth operations.

How To Improve Airport & Runway Safety

Keeping airport and runway environments well-maintained, clearly marked, and properly signposted is essential for ensuring the safety of passengers, ground crew, and aircraft. With a wide range of operational hazards present both airside and landside, implementing the right safety measures can significantly reduce risk.

Here are some of the key ways to improve safety and manage operations effectively across runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminal zones:

Install compliant airside signage

Proper signage is vital in any airport environment - from directional signs for aircraft and vehicles to hazard and restricted access warnings. Clear, durable signage helps prevent airside incursions and ensures smooth ground handling operations.

Use high-visibility runway and taxiway markings

Thermoplastic and reflective surface markings are used to define aircraft taxi paths, safe zones, pedestrian crossings, and service vehicle routes. These are critical for maintaining safe distances between aircraft, equipment, and personnel — especially in low-light or wet conditions.

Repair damaged tarmac or surface areas

Cracks, potholes, or loose debris on runways and aprons can pose a serious Foreign Object Debris (FOD) hazard to aircraft. Keeping surfaces smooth, sealed, and regularly maintained helps reduce this risk and makes sure that you are compliant with international safety standards.

Control service vehicle speeds

Speed bumps, warning signs, and designated service routes help control the speed of vehicles operating on the apron or within landside areas. This helps protect ground crew and prevents collisions with sensitive equipment or infrastructure.

Protect critical zones and pedestrian areas

Install bollards, delineators, or Chapter
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around fuel stations, lighting arrays, ground support units, and pedestrian walkways to prevent accidental damage from vehicles or tugs.

Improve perimeter and terminal security

Restrict access to secure zones with automatic bollards, fencing, and CCTV-monitored entry points. Clear security signage and barriers also help enforce no-entry zones, particularly for non-airside personnel.

Enhance visibility during low light and poor weather

Runway edge lighting, solar-powered delineators, and reflective accessories make it easier for pilots and ground teams to navigate safely in all weather conditions, reducing the likelihood of accidents or
incursions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you supply products suitable for both airside and landside airport areas?

Absolutely. We provide a comprehensive range of products for both airside and landside environments - from barriers and equipment designed to protect staff and vehicles on the airfield to queue management and crowd control solutions for terminals. For landside areas, such as car parks and access roads, we also offer water-filled and other traffic barriers to keep both vehicles and pedestrians safe.

Are your products compliant with airport safety regulations?

Yes. Where specified, our products meet the relevant BS and EN safety standards, giving you complete confidence that you’re investing in equipment manufactured to the highest quality and safety requirements.

Can you help with a large-scale airport project or upgrade?

Definitely. We have extensive experience working with airports on major projects, including runway expansions, taxiway upgrades, and storage area developments. We can arrange site visits to assess your requirements and ensure the right products are specified for the job.

Do you offer bulk pricing for airport operators?

Yes. We’re committed to providing competitive rates and can offer preferential pricing for bulk orders, helping you keep costs down while sourcing high-quality safety equipment.

Can I get next-day delivery on airport safety equipment?

In most cases, yes. Many of our products - including larger items like barriers and matting - are kept in stock for next-day delivery. For very large orders, delivery times may be slightly extended, but we’ll always keep you fully informed and work to meet your project deadlines.

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