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Airport Bollards: Solutions for Safer Airside & Terminal Areas

Airports rely on professionally installed bollards to improve security, manage traffic, and protect passengers. TrafficGuard provides airport-rated bollards and installation guidance for terminals, drop-off zones, runways, and high-security airside areas. Whether you're installing permanent security bollards or removable access-control bollards, our systems are engineered to meet strict airport safety requirements.

Why Do Airports Need Bollards?

Prevent Unauthorized Vehicle Access

Bollards create a physical barrier that prevents vehicles from entering restricted areas like runways, taxiways, and terminal zones in order to maintain security.

Protect Passengers & Personnel

Bollards protect pedestrians from traffic hazards and reduce the risk of accidents in high-traffic zones, keeping passengers, airport staff, and ground crews safe.

Improve Traffic Flow & Organization

Bollards help direct vehicles along designated routes, reducing congestion around terminals, parking areas, and service roads to keep airport operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Safeguard Critical Infrastructure

Bollards protect key structures such as terminals, fuel storage areas, and navigation equipment from accidental or intentional vehicle impact, preserving essential airport assets.

Support Flexible Security Measures

Removable or retractable bollards allow airports to adjust access points as needed for events, construction, or emergency situations, giving airports the flexibility to adapt without compromising safety.

 

Where to Install Bollards in Airports: Key Areas for Safety & Security

Terminal Entrances & Drop-Off Zones

Bollards at terminal entrances and passenger drop-off areas separate vehicles from pedestrian walkways. They protect travelers from vehicles while maintaining easy access for foot traffic and authorized airport transport.

Parking Facilities & Access Roads

Bollards in parking lots, garages, and access roads help regulate vehicle movement and define traffic lanes. They guide drivers safely through busy areas and prevent unauthorized parking near restricted zones.

Perimeter & Security Checkpoints

Bollards reinforce perimeter security by restricting vehicle access to sensitive airside areas. They serve as a first line of defense against potential threats and help maintain compliance with airport security regulations.

Cargo & Maintenance Areas

In cargo terminals and maintenance zones, bollards protect personnel, loading equipment, and infrastructure from accidental collisions. They create safe working boundaries without interrupting operational flow.

Airside Operations & Runway Access Points

Bollards near airside gates, taxiways, and service roads help control the movement of vehicles and prevent accidental runway incursions. They support smooth coordination between security and airside operations.

Types of Bollards Used in Airports for Traffic Control & Impact Protection

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Crash-Rated Bollards

Crash-rated bollards are engineered to withstand high-impact collisions from vehicles. They offer maximum perimeter protection for high-risk areas such as runways, control towers, and fuel storage facilities.

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Parking Bollards

Parking bollards help organize vehicle movement in garages, lots, and drop-off areas. They guide drivers, prevent illegal parking, and protect structures and pedestrians in busy environments.

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Lighted Bollards

Lighted bollards improve visibility and safety in low-light conditions. They enhance wayfinding for drivers and pedestrians while providing an added layer of security around terminals and walkways.

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Collapsible Bollards

Collapsible bollards provide flexible access control for service roads or temporary zones. They can be lowered when access is needed and locked upright to block vehicle entry when restricted.

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Removable Bollards

Removable bollards combine security with convenience. They can be taken out quickly to allow temporary vehicle access during maintenance, events, or emergencies without sacrificing long-term protection.

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Fixed Bollards

Fixed bollards offer permanent protection for high-security areas. Built for durability and strength, they provide constant defense against vehicle intrusion while maintaining the flow of pedestrian traffic.

 

Popular Airport Bollard Models for Terminals, Perimeters & Airside Zones

10 MPH Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [RFP 5560R S S10]

10 MPH Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [RFP 5560R S S10]

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10 MPH Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [HL 2005 S10]

10 MPH Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [HL 2005 S10]

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Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002S]

Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002S]

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Airport Bollards FAQ: Installation, Safety Standards & Best Practices

What are bollards and why are they important for airports?

Where are bollards typically installed at airports?

What types of bollards are commonly used at airports?

How do bollards protect airport terminals?

How do bollards protect airport runways?

Are airport bollards crash-rated for vehicle impact?

Do airport bollards meet federal or international safety standards?

What materials are airport bollards made from?

How can airports choose the right type of bollard?

How much do airport bollards cost?

 

Have Questions About Bollard Installation or Specifications?

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Name: 10 MPH Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [RFP 5560R S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Fixed Embedded Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [RFP 5560R S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Removable Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [HL 2005 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [HL 2005 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Fixed Bollard – Stainless [RFP 8660R S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Fixed Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [RFP 8660R S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Removable Bollard – Stainless [HL 2008 S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [HL 2008 S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 30MPH Fixed Embedded Bollards [RFP 8660RH S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 30MPH Fixed Stainless Bollards [RFP 8660H S S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 30 MPH Helix Lock Removable Bollards [HL 2008H S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 30 MPH Stainless Removable Bollards [HL 2008RH S S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002S]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Top Lock [TL1002]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002SL]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002L]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Top Lock [TL1002L]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post [HRP]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Single Post [LPHDHB]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Double Post Screw Lock [DHB-SL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Double Post [DHB]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Single Post [HDHB]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Two-Way Collapsible Bollard 36″ (2636)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Two-Way Collapsible Bollard 36″ (2436)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Stainless Fixed Posts - RFP3560RS
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Embedded RFP Series - Model RFP3560R
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Surface Mounted 3.5" OD [RFP3536RS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Stainless Fixed Posts - RFP4560RS
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Embedded RFP Series - Model RFP4560R
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Surface Mounted 4.5" OD [RFP4536RS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Stainless Fixed Posts - RFP6660RS
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Embedded RFP Series - Model RFP6660R
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Surface Mounted 6.625" OD [RFP6636RS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Round Post Lock - Model RPL3S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Round Post Lock Series [RPL3]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Lock - Model RPL4S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Round Post Lock Series [RPL4]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Lock - Model RPL6S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Round Post Lock Series [RPL6]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2003S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2003]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1003R]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Drop In - Model RP3501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Drop-in Series RP3501
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT3501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT3501]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2004S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2004]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1004R]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1004HS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Drop In - Model RP4501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Drop-in Series RP4501
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT4501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT4501]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2006S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2006]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1006HS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1006R]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Drop In - Model RP6601S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Drop-in Series RP6601
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT6601S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT6601]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2003SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2003L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1003RL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503L
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT3501SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT3501L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2004SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2004L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1004RL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1004HSL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504L
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT4501SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT4501L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2006SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2006L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1006HSL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1006RL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506L
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT6601SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT6601L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non-Locking Deter-a-PostTM (4536 P)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock Removable Bollards (4536 HL)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Removable Deter-a-Post™ (4536 PL)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Replacement Lids
Category: Storage Racks & Accessories
Type: 

Name: Removable Bollard Storage Rack
Category: Storage Racks & Accessories
Type: 

Name: Helix Locking Filler Piece
Category: Storage Racks & Accessories
Type: 

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIF 4560 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIF 4560 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIR HL2004 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIR HL2004 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIF 5560 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIF 5560 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIR HL2005 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIR HL2005 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Fixed Bollard – Stainless [CIF 6660 S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Fixed Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIF 6660 S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Stainless [CIR HL2006 S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIR HL2006 S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: S10 Impact Rated Lighted Bollard
Category: Lighted Bollards
Type: 

Name: S20 Impact Rated Lighted Bollard
Category: Lighted Bollards
Type: