Deicing Practices

The airport has constructed four end of runway deicing pads. The pad drainage systems are designed to collect residual deicing fluid as it is applied to aircraft. The location of the pads will reduce taxi times and enhance efficiency by applying deicing fluid just prior to departure. Aircraft deicing fluid is collected from the pads, and processed and resold.

In 2002/2003, SLC started recycling deicing fluid and recovered 142,000 gallons, which was then sold on the secondary market. The sales helped to offset the operation and maintenance costs of the deicing fluid reclamation plant. To improve deicing fluid reclamation in 2003/2004, the airport purchased a glycol recovery vehicle to gather further fluid from the de-icing pads. The Airport recycles approximately 70,000 gallons of glycol per year on average. In 2012, the Airport sold over 92,000 gallons of glycol.