The primary purpose of passive wildlife management near runways is to reduce which of the following?

• A. Noise
• B. Maintenance Costs
• C. Wildlife Hazards
• D. Air Traffic Delays

Answer: (C)

Passive management focuses on shaping the airfield environment so animals don’t want to be there in the first place. By altering habitat, removing attractants, and using barriers or landscaping that deter wildlife, the area around the runway becomes less inviting, so the chance of wildlife entering the active airfield is reduced. The main goal is safety—fewer wildlife encounters means fewer potential wildlife strikes, which are a major risk to aircraft operations. While noise, maintenance costs, or delays can be affected indirectly if incidents occur, they aren’t the primary purpose of this approach.