10″ Low Profile Airport Barricade
Our most popular airfield barricade. 19 lbs empty, up to 270 lbs ballasted. Wind-tested and FOD free.
Employee-Owned Since 1993
Protect airport construction zones with durable, low profile barricades designed to create clear separation between aircraft, vehicles, crews and hazardous work areas. OTW Safety barricade systems are built for demanding airport environments, providing dependable performance in jet blast, high winds and around-the-clock operations.
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Airport construction sites
The right barricades and safety equipment make all the difference when setting up a safe, visible construction site near active aircraft operations. Stringent regulations require barricades to be highly visible, frangible, and clear of wingtip height, while hazard flags must be FOD-free and durable enough to withstand jet blast and prop wash from nearby aircraft.
Low profile barricades help clearly mark hazards and restricted areas around active airport operations. FAA requirements call for barricades that are highly visible, frangible, FOD-free, and built to withstand jet blast, strong winds, and prop wash. OTW designed and patented the original Low Profile Airport Barricade, the 10” AR10x96, which has been used for airport hazard delineation since 1999. For areas requiring greater visibility, the 24" Mid Profile Barricade offers a taller profile, a patented FOD-free interlocking connection, and a wide base for added stability.
Barricade flags pair with Low and Mid Profile Barricades to highlight hazards with a moving visual cue. FAA requirements call for FOD-free flags measuring 20×20 inches. Designed in collaboration with Salt Lake City International Airport to cut the cost of flags becoming FOD, we rebuilt the traditional hazard flag step by step: a sturdy fiberglass dowel instead of wood, an active retention design that needs no extra hardware, and tear-resistant fabric in safety orange or bright white - a fully FOD-free system when used with any barricade in the OTW airport line - AR10x96, AR24x96 or AR3.
FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5370-2G details how temporarily closed runways must be marked. A lighted X is recommended in most circumstances and must be lit at all times while on a runway; flat X markers are permitted when painting isn't possible. Our Lighted X uses a sturdy housing and bright LEDs for day and night visibility. The Vinyl X - tear-resistant, UV-resistant bright yellow polyethylene with optional low profile beanbag anchors - makes marking closed runways a breeze.
Barricade fence panels turn a ballasted barricade line into a full-height perimeter. Panels mount to our OTW 42x72 and 32x72 water-filled barricades. If debris or privacy are a concern, custom branded mesh fabric can be added for a more finished appearance.
Jersey barricades are a durable, versatile solution for defining work zones, marking hazards, and creating clear boundaries. OTW offers several options for different applications, including the 42" Water-Filled Jersey Barricade, 32" Water-Filled Jersey Barricade, and the 32" Compact Water-Filled Jersey Barricade. Each provides a highly visible, water-filled solution designed for demanding environments and long-term perimeter control.
Industries we serve
Airports and contractors across the country trust OTW to protect the crews, aircraft and passengers around their most complex projects.
Runway & taxiway construction
DoD UFC-compliant projects
Rooftop & hospital landing areas
Regional & municipal airport projects
Landside & terminal construction
Paving, lighting & marking crews
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Airport construction operates under a different compliance framework than road or commercial work. The airport operator develops and submits the CSPP; your deliverable is the SPCD
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FAA compliance on airport construction projects isn’t a single checkpoint, but a continuous priority from pre-construction planning through final demobilization
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Correct airport barricade placement on active airfields requires FAA-compliant, frangible equipment installed strictly in accordance with the approved Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP)
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Most in-stock orders ship within 24–48 hours. Truckloads typically go out in 3–5 business days, and we hit 99% on-time delivery.
It must pose the least potential danger to aircraft: frangible, FOD-free, clear of wingtip height, and sturdy enough to withstand jet blast, prop wash and high-speed winds. Our airport barricades meet FAA AC 150/5370-2G guidance.
AC 150/5370-2G recommends a lighted X, lit at all times while it is on the runway. Where painting isn’t possible, flat X markers made of fabric, colored plastic or plywood are allowed — all must be secured against jet blast to keep the area FOD-free.
20×20 inches and FOD-free. Ours use a fiberglass dowel with an active retention design — no extra hardware — in tear-resistant safety orange or bright white.
We offer custom colors and hot-stamped logos on most barricade and jersey products for airport authorities and contractors.
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