The unique wetland environment on and surrounding airfield at the 180th Fighter Wing and Toledo Express Airport provide inviting habitats and feeding grounds for wildlife, highlighting several areas of concern that potentially increase bird and wildlife hazards such as standing water in and around the airfield, drainage ditch vegetation throughout the airport grounds and the abundance of farm fields surrounding the airfield. Wildlife-related incidents were documented as the leading cause of F-16 fighter jet mishaps in the first quarter of 2017. In an effort to mitigate impact to the mission an
The unique wetland environment on and surrounding airfield at the 180th Fighter Wing and Toledo Express Airport provide inviting habitats and feeding grounds for wildlife, highlighting several areas of concern that potentially increase bird and wildlife hazards such as standing water in and around the airfield, drainage ditch vegetation throughout the airport grounds and the abundance of farm fields surrounding the airfield. Wildlife-related incidents were documented as the leading cause of F-16 fighter jet mishaps in the first quarter of 2017. In an effort to mitigate impact to the mission and maximize the safety of pilots, aircraft and the abundant local-area wildlife, the 180FW, Ohio Air National Guard, hosted a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard team visit, April 13, 2017, to assess potential bird and other wildlife hazards located on and around the airfield at Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio. Ohio. Air National Guard
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