The unit operates 24 hours a day, in order to reduce the number of birds in the runway area, thereby reducing the incidence of birds colliding with aircraft. The unit employs professional workers with ornithological, biological and agricultural backgrounds. The Unit is a member of international organizations for the prevention of bird nuisances at airports and employs the most advanced work methods in the world.

The activities of the Unit includes:

         The reduction of the incidence of collisions of birds with aircraft.

         Investigations of such collisions for research purposes.

         Supervision of agriculture within the boundaries of the airport.

         Runway inspection before and after takeoffs.

         Tracking the activities of birds at the Airport.

         Increasing the awareness of flight safety.