This document provides information and guidance material to assist in assessing the need for and feasibility of developing deicing facilities@ the planning (size and location) and design of deicing facilities@ and assessing environmental considerations and operational considerations associated with de-icing facilities. The document presents relevant information necessary to define the need for a deicing facility and factors influencing its size@ location@ and operation. The determination of the need for deicing facilities rests with Airports. Although this document intends to provide information to airport operator and deicing facility planner/designer@ all stakeholders@ including deicing service providers@ should be involved in the development process.