Originally Posted by
pilotmike
Simple answer: No. It wouldn't work
ESPA in nothern Sweden have been using recycling of deicing fluid since the middle of the ’80:s.
Right now building another lane to keep up with the increased traffic.
Not a very big airport, 6:th in Sweden I think. Only one apron, one runway.
all departing A/C can leave via the deicing lane from the (only) apron.
Its a lot easier like this, they even had the spot for this available.
At bigger, already built up airports it wouldnt come very easy.
I would guess your answer is correct; At bigger airports, already out of space with the wrong layout it wouldnt work.
”Would you like to deice at the gate or would you like to deice at our recycling enviromental safe deicing apron, only 50% extra charge?”
On a long term basis, its of course possible, taking the time to incorporate the infrastructure and costs.
I also think that the actual price for deicing fluid isnt what makes up the bigger part of the bill ?