Airports

Airports provide many opportunities for alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and have demonstrated many implementation successes. Airports are uniquely suited for these vehicles for many reasons. The duty cycles of airport vehicles feature high mileage, long idle times, and frequent stopping. Vehicles that travel to and from airports are conducive to central refueling. There are a variety of fleets and applications with many alternative fuel and advanced vehicle options, and there are many sources of outside funding for vehicle and infrastructure projects.

This page serves as the table of contents for the Airports section. Use the links below to learn more about alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles in airport fleet applications.

Airport Benefits

Alternative fuel and advanced technology airport vehicles provide important benefits, including the following:

* They protect public health and the environment around the airport by producing fewer emissions compared with conventional vehicles.
* They can reduce airport operational and maintenance costs while displacing petroleum use.
* Their fueling infrastructure adds a potential revenue stream.
* They enhance the public image of airports and associated businesses when they are cleaner, quieter, and "greener" than conventional vehicles.
* They can be eligible for state and federal incentives and other funding opportunities, including a number that are exclusive to airport applications. See the Federal Aviation Administration's Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) Program.