What should you do when you observe wildlife or birds on the airside?

• A. Increase speed and chase wildlife
• B. Reduce speed, maintain distance, report hazard to ATC or airport operations; avoid chasing animals
• C. Sound horn aggressively to frighten animals
• D. Continue operation with no action

Answer: (B)

When you see wildlife on the airside, slow down, keep a safe distance, and report the hazard to ATC or airport operations; do not chase the animals. The priority is to reduce the risk of a collision and to give yourself more time to react if an animal moves toward the runway or taxiway. Maintaining distance helps prevent provoking the animal and gives wildlife management personnel the space they need to intervene safely. Reporting the situation ensures that trained staff can deploy deterrents or relocate the animal and alert other crews. Chasing or attempting to frighten wildlife can cause unpredictable movements and actually increase the danger, while continuing without action leaves a known hazard unaddressed.