In order to ensure flight safety, active bird control measures are implemented at Swiss Air Force bases. These operations focus on managing bird activity in and around the protection area near the runway, where the risk of bird strikes is highest.
Several bird species are known to cause damage or pose threats to aircraft, especially during takeoff and landing. The presence of birds in critical flight paths significantly increases the risk of accidents, making bird control a crucial aspect of airfield management.
A key objective of these measures is to prevent birds from landing in critical areas around the runway. This is achieved through a combination of habitat management, deterrent systems, and other non-lethal techniques that comply with Swiss environmental and wildlife protection regulations.
Bird control at these military airfields is carried out using a variety of methods that comply with Swiss wildlife protection regulations, ensuring a balance between flight safety and environmental responsibility
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Purpose:
Species which are causing damage:
Protection Area:
Swiss Air Force bases
Bird Control
several bird species
area near runway
Bilder: S.K. Schweizer Armee