How Much Does Deicing a Plane Cost?

How Much Does Deicing a Plane Cost?

The cost of deicing can range for around $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the size of aircraft and airport.

How much does it cost to deice a 747?

The traditional deicing facilities were taking as long as an hour to an hour and a half and spraying between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of glycol, at a cost of about $10 per gallon, to deice a single 747, according to anecdotal reports from airline managers during debriefing meetings.

How much does it cost to de ice a 737?

The average de-icing cost for a small jet is $1,300 per application. De-icing larger aircraft can cost over $13,000.

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