Hartsfield-Jackson Hosts 17th Annual FOD Walk

August 14, 2018


For Immediate Release

August 14, 2018

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Hartsfield-Jackson Hosts 17th Annual FOD Walk
Runway cleanup begins daylong focus on ATL’s safety
MEDIA INTERESTED IN ATTENDING MUST NOTE REQUIREMENTS AND LOCATION BELOW

 
ATLANTA – Nearly 100 Airport employees will rise early Wednesday, August 15, to walk and clear Foreign Object Debris (FOD) from one of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) runways. It’s all part of the 17th annual ATL FOD Walk, an event promoting safety and security at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

FOD inspections occur throughout the day to keep ATL runways clear of debris, which could cause serious damage to aircrafts. During the FOD Walk, Airport officials close Runway 8L-26R and the North Cargo ramp for about 30 minutes so Airport volunteers can walk the 9,000-foot runway to experience and complement inspections conducted by ATL airside operations.

This year’s FOD Walk also kicks off the OneATL Safety and Risk Management Expo, a daylong event showcasing how technology, safety and ingenuity connect at Hartsfield-Jackson. In addition, top safety achievements by ATL employees and stakeholders will be recognized.




WHO:

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport employees

ATL partner employees
WHAT: FOD Walk along Runway 8L-26R
(opportunity for sunrise video of volunteers walking runway and clearing debris)  

WHEN: 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 (doors open/event starts)

WHERE:

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

                        North Cargo Building (adjacent to Fire Station 24)

                        3400 Inner Loop Road

                        Hapeville, GA 30354
 

NOTES FOR MEDIA
As this event is post-security, attending media must RSVP with full name and date of birth of each member to media@atl.com by 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14.

 Media who arrive after 6:30 a.m. will not be allowed on the airfield.

 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, serving more than 104 million passengers annually with nonstop service to more than 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international destinations in more than 50 countries. ATL boasts a direct economic impact of $34.8 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $70.9 billion in Georgia. The Airport is the largest employer in Georgia, with more than 63,000 individuals working on-site. The Airport is a frequent recipient of awards of excellence for concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. In 2016, ATL set in motion a multibillion-dollar capital improvement program, ATLNext, which will modernize the Domestic Terminal, extend two concourses, construct several parking decks, add a sixth runway, expand cargo facilities and pave the way for a 440-room InterContinental Hotel with Class A office space. For more information, visit www.atl.com. NOTE TO NEWS EDITORS For HD broadcast quality b-roll of Airport operations, events and generic interior/exterior shots, visit our ATL Video Newsroom at https://vimeo.com/atlairport/channels