The Risk of Airports & Flooding

Airports pose a unique position when it comes to the floodplain. They are extremely flat and generally close to sea level. Airports are at extreme risk of flooding due to these two factors. While this can impede travel (which is annoying in and of itself), depending on the airport's location, it can also impede the transportation of goods from in and out of the United States. Let’s take a look at 13 of the nations 47 largest airports to get a grasp on the scale of this issue.


What Types of Storms Are Affecting Airports?

While it is easy to assume that the sea level rise will gradually breach the defenses around each airport - making that the biggest threat. But, in fact, during the next several decades, scientists are saying that sea level rise will be more of an enabler of storm-surge flooding. This will make it easier for even minor storms to produce damaging flooding and surges. Which means that when a strong storm hits, the threat is multiplied. These storms will likely produce unprecedented surges, and the airports will take a large hit.

The Cost is HIGH!

As we mentioned above, this doesn’t just affect the cost of travel in regards to personal flying, this can be a huge and costly problem for the infrastructure of the country. An increase in flooding will cause more delays, and this can have the possibility of costing billions of dollars in the future just from lost revenue and storm cleanup operations. Just to put it into perspective, the impact of weather-related delays on air travel already cost more than $4 billion annually.

More flooding will cause more delays, potentially costing billions of dollars in the years ahead from lost revenue and storm cleanup operations. The impact of weather-related delays on air travel already costs more than $4 billion annually.


The Goods News is That There is a Solution!

There is a short-term and long-term plan. There are a lot of factors that are playing into why there is so much flooding happening at major airports. There may need to be some innovative construction in order to adjust the way the waters move. But at some point, you can’t adjust your floodplain all that much. Thankfully, Big Bags USA® provides an easy and cost-effective solution to the flooding problem.

Our flood barrier system is not only easy to use, but it’s also extremely affordable. Our modern sandbags can be stored until ready, making them a quick and easy flood barrier protection system to keep on hand for deployment at a minutes notice. They are also reusable, which is great for areas that experience regular flooding. The Big Bags USA® system was made for all flooding situations. They can be stacked, they can go around corners, and they can be filled quickly and easily.


Get Big Bags USA®

You can visit our website to see videos of our flood control systems being used, as well as get answers to frequently asked questions. Do you have an impending flood? We have Big Bags Flood barrier systems that are available or immediate delivery! Request your quote by calling 800-337-0537 today.

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