Aviation Industry SheltersFAA Shelters That Meet Your Exact Needs
Shelter Works fiberglass FAA enclosures are engineered and manufactured to meet FAA color and frangibility requirements.
We have served the aviation industry for decades, engineering and designing protective solutions for public and military airfield applications.
Our shelters are made with high-quality composite materials that provide exceptional resilience against environmental stressors, including extreme temperatures, humidity, and mechanical strain.
Shelter Applications Include:
- Approach Lighting Systems
- Barrier Arresting Kits (BAK-12)
- Collision Avoidance Systems
- Instrumentation Landing Systems (ILS)
- Glide Slope Equipment
- Localizer
- Radar Systems
- VOR and VORTAC
FAA High Contrast Shelters
Shelter Works fiberglass FAA shelters are manufactured with a distinct orange and white pattern to enhance visibility and ensure they are easily recognizable to pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground personnel. This contributes to safer and more efficient aviation operations.
Our gelcoats are molecularly bonded during production, so their color will not crack, flake, or peel, reducing the need for costly maintenance.
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“Frangibility”
Shelter Works fiberglass FAA enclosures are designed to break apart upon impact, reducing the risk of debris scatter during collisions. This minimizes human injury and damage to the aircraft and surrounding structures.
This critical feature seamlessly aligns with stringent FAA safety standards, which ensure airspace integrity and minimize collateral damage in worst-case scenarios.
RF Transparency
Shelter Works fiberglass enclosures are easily customizable to ensure minimal interference with radio frequency signals. The improved signal integrity enhances situational awareness and fosters operational agility by facilitating seamless connectivity between air traffic control systems and aircraft.
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Features and Benefits
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Molded Surfaces with Encapsulated Core Materials | Improves strength, longevity, structural integrity, and energy efficiency |
| Maintenance-Free Design | Lowest lifetime cost of ownership |
| 50+ Year Lifespan with 25 Year Warranty | Provides confidence and peace of mind |
| Lightweight Design | Reduces freight and crane costs |
| Corrosion Resistant | Will not rust, rot, corrode or decay |
| Tamper-Resistant Construction | Increases shelter security |
| Impact Resistant | Absorbs impact without damage |
| Energy Efficient | Reduces operating and energy costs |
| UV Resistant | Minimizes fading and chalking on exterior surfaces |
| Exclusive FiberBeam™ Construction | Ultra-strong — pound for pound stronger than steel |
| Easy to Install | Cuts field construction time and labor costs |
| Graffiti-Resistant Finish | Ensures easy clean-up if shelter is tagged with paint |
| RF Transparent | Improves radio transmission signals |
| Customizable | Provides unlimited size and feature options. |
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