Advance Terminal Planning Study Program Criteria Document

KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ADVANCE TERMINAL PLANNING STUDY
PROGRAM CRITERIA DOCUMENT
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2.5.3 DEICING SUPPORT FACILITIES
The proposed centralized deicing pad will require an efficient support network for
chemical off-loading from transport vehicles and loading to deicing trucks.
These facilities should provide close proximity to the centralized deicing pads to
maintain efficient deicing operations. Described below are the required de-icing
support facilities.
Nighttime/Low-Visibility Lighting: All facilities will require permanent nighttime
lighting structures or portable nighttime lighting systems are available so ground
crews have the necessary illumination for deicing/anti-icing operations and
pre-takeoff inspections during night or low-visibility conditions. One portable
alternative is mobile deicing vehicles with modified lights that provide sufficient
illumination for deicing/anti-icing treatments and pre-takeoff inspections during
night or low visibility. AC 150/5360-13, Planning and Design Guidelines for Airport
Terminal Facilities, Table 4-1, provides general lighting requirements for
apron-related functions. The height of lighting poles must be in accordance with
AC 150/5300-13, Object Clearing Criteria. Permanent nighttime lights should be
aimed and shielded to avoid glare to pilots and the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
line-of-sight without reducing the illumination of critical areas.
Electronic Message Boards: The use of electronic message boards (EMBs) at
off-gate deicing facilities by the service provider have increased the overall
efficiency of deicing aircraft and improved the transfer of information between flight
crews and service providers. In general, the primary purpose for installing EMBs is
to: (1) reduce verbal communication between all involved parties; (2) provide
flight crews with clear, concise information; (3) improve deicing pad operational
safety and efficiency; and (4) reduce ground congestion by removing personnel and
equipment from the deicing pad area after completing deicing/anti-icing operations.
If EMBs are installed, they should be installed in accordance with SAE AS 5635,
Message Boards (Deicing Facilities). The SAE aerospace standard defines the
minimum content and appearance of the electronic display, functional capabilities,
design requirements, and inspection and testing requirements for EMBs.
One acceptable location for EMBs is within the VSZ.
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Administrative Building: An administrative building is necessary to support the
deicing operations that can include administrative areas, training rooms, and break
areas for the deicing vehicle operators.
Maintenance Building: A maintenance building is necessary for maintenance of the
deicing vehicles that will include ample service bays. The building will also need to
provide parking for the deicing vehicles.
Loading Areas: A location for deicing vehicles to be loaded with glycol and water.
Glycol Storage Tanks: Storage tanks are necessary to support the glycol loading
and blending operations. The tanks need to be accessed from the landside to
support delivery operations. To protect the performance characteristics of deicing
fluids from degradation, storage tanks and fluid transfer systems installed at
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