What do airports do about ice?

Chemicals are laid prior to temps falling too low for them to be effective. Generally konsin or urea based products. These can prevent icing. Some places will use massive hot air blower, effectively old jet engines mounted to trolleys or front of a fuel bowser to de-ice and clear surfaces.



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