Airport Snow Removal Equipment

Clear runways
Keep flights moving.

AeroPless, the airport division of Metal Pless, builds snowplows for runways, taxiways, and aprons. Our equipment helps airport crews clear snow efficiently and keep airside operations moving.

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Up to 56 ft AirportMaxx extended width
50 years Building snow removal equipment since 1976
Up to 3X The work of a conventional box plow with one MaxxPro

why
metal-pless

AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL
DEMANDS A DIFFERENT APPROACH.

Airport crews clear more than runways. Taxiways, aprons, and smaller service areas each bring different space, equipment, and safety requirements. Metal Pless offers snowplows for work across the airfield, including specialized AeroPless models.

When weather limits the time available to clear a runway, every pass matters. Wide plows and hydraulic wings help crews move snow efficiently across open areas.

Runways, taxiways, aprons, and service areas call for different plow sizes and carriers. Metal Pless offers options for large wheel loaders as well as smaller equipment used around the airfield.

Airfield lighting, pavement markings, and other sensitive areas call for careful clearing. Rubber LiveEdge is designed to follow surface variations while helping protect delicate surfaces.

LiveEdge follows uneven pavement to remove more snow during the mechanical pass. A cleaner surface may help crews use less approved deicing product, depending on conditions and their airport’s winter maintenance plan.

how we
help

TECHNOLOGY FOR
AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL.

Metal Pless brings 50 years of snowplow engineering to airport winter operations. From wide runways to aprons and service areas, our equipment helps crews choose the right configuration for efficient clearing and sensitive surfaces.

LiveEdge technology

Our patented Rubber LiveEdge sections move independently, following changes in the pavement for consistent surface contact. Crews get a cleaner pass, while the rubber edge helps protect sensitive airfield surfaces.

Hydraulic Wings

Built with CHT400 steel and dual hydraulic cylinders per wing, our hydraulic wings expand the clearing width and give operators more ways to move snow. Adjustable down-pressure helps the plow adapt to changing conditions.

Weight transfer system

The AEROPLESS MaxxPro is a groundbreaking advancement in airport snow plowing, tailored specifically for the unique demands of airport operations.

Its unique weight transfer system, transferring 70% of the weight to the loader, enhances operational efficiency and reduces vehicle wear, leading to lower maintenance costs.

MORE FEATURES FOR AIRFIELD CLEARING

Lateral float

Follows variations in the pavement to help maintain contact across the clearing surface.
Horizontal float

The oscillating slip hitch helps the plow follow surface changes, reducing the adjustments needed from the operator.
Wing trip system

If a wing edge strikes an obstacle, the trip system helps absorb the impact and protect the carrier.
Eco design

Full surface contact means dramatically less sand, salt, and chemicals — lower cost, lower environmental impact.

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our
inventory

Plows for
airfield crews

Every Metal-Pless range built for airports, with its available models. Pick a model to see its specifications.

AeroPless
Vehicles
- Wheel loader
Models
MaxxPro
Vehicles
- Wheel loader
Models
Top pick
RubberMaxx
Vehicles
- Skid steer
- Backhoe
- Tractor
Models
Top pick
SideMaxx
Vehicles
- Wheel loader
- Skid steer
- Tractor
- Sidewalk vehicles
Models
- SM 527/60
- SM 530/60LE
LiveBoxx
Vehicles
- Wheel loader
- Skid steer
- Backhoe
Models
- LBSM 0730
- LBSM 0830
- LBSM 0930
- LBX 0832
- LBX 1032, Top pick
- LBX 1232
- + 14
Top pick

in
numbers

Driven by
performance

Built on proven results in the field, our equipment delivers measurable impact where it matters most—on productivity, efficiency, and reliability in the toughest winter conditions.

100% Surface contact with LiveEdge technology
2–3X Productivity vs. conventional box plows
↓ SALT Significant deicing product reduction

what
operators
say

Testimonials

Airport operations managers don't measure a plow by its specs sheet — they measure it by what happens at 3 a.m. during a Category 2 snowfall. Here's what the people running winter operations at some of North America's busiest airports have to say about Metal-Pless in the field.

The AirportMaxx changed how we approach runway clearing entirely. We cut our average clearance time significantly and our salt budget dropped in the first season. The rubber LiveEdge is the real difference — zero surface damage, total contact.

Marc R. Fleet Manager — International Airport Authority, Canada

We've tried multiple plow brands over 20 years. Metal-Pless is in a different category for airport use. The hydraulic wing system on the MaxxPro Airport lets one operator cover what used to take two vehicles. ROI was clear within a single winter season.

James L. Ground Operations Director — Regional Airport, Québec

our clients

They trust
Metal-Pless

Proven on some of the world's busiest runways, our snowplows are trusted in high-snowfall regions and mission-critical environments—where performance, reliability, and uptime are essential to keep operations moving without compromise.

YUL

Toronto Pearson

PDX

Heathrow

Clear runways
Keep flights moving.

AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL
DEMANDS A DIFFERENT APPROACH.

TIME-SENSITIVE CLEARING

LARGE AND VARIED AREAS

SAFETY-CRITICAL SURFACES

REDUCE DEICING PRODUCT USE