Draft Curtains for Aircraft Hangars
Fast Response & Unmatched Quality for Aircraft Hangar Draft Curtains
Draft curtains in aircraft hangars play a critical role in meeting safety codes and protecting valuable assets. Our SmokeSafe® Containment System is built to meet NFPA 409 requirements, giving your facility a reliable solution that supports aviation safety standards.
Our Approach to Reducing Fire & Smoke Risks
We start with understanding the specific conditions and challenges of each aircraft hangar rather than applying a generic solution to every facility. By focusing on performance and risk, we analyze factors such as aircraft type, hangar configuration, operations, and occupancy to determine where the most significant hazards exist and how they are likely to develop. This lets us design fire protection strategies that are tailored to the real risks present in the space, improving safety while avoiding unnecessary systems or complexity.
From there, we use a structured risk assessment process to weigh the likelihood and potential impact of different fire scenarios, then match those risks with targeted suppression and detection measures. This method allows us to prioritize the most effective controls, reduce the chance of an incident, and limit damage if a fire does occur. By aligning protection goals with operational needs, we help create solutions that enhance life safety and asset protection over the life of the hangar.
Why Draft Curtains are Used in Aircraft Hangars
Draft curtains are used to divide a large open hangar into smaller smoke and heat compartments near the ceiling, so hot gases collect and stay in the area above a fire instead of spreading quickly across the entire roof. This helps smoke detection and fire sprinkler systems activate sooner and in a more focused way, which improves the chances of controlling the fire while it is still small and protecting aircraft, equipment, and people in the building.
Draft curtains also support safer evacuation and firefighting efforts by slowing smoke and heat movement, which can help maintain clearer visibility and more tenable conditions farther from the fire area. In aircraft hangars, where ceilings are high and the volume is large, this control of smoke and heat is especially important, because without it a fire plume can spread out and cool before it reaches sprinklers or detectors in a way that reliably activates them.
Professionally Installed Hangar Curtains
Our technicians have installed draft curtain systems in a wide range of aircraft hangars, bringing precision and consistency to every project across the U.S. The SmokeSafe® system is engineered for long-term performance, offering both cost efficiency and dependable smoke containment.
Each installation is carefully planned around the specific layout of your hangar. From initial design to final placement, we make sure every detail is handled with accuracy to deliver the protection your facility needs.
Schedule Your Draft Curtain Consultation Today
By choosing our team, you can be confident that your hangar will meet NFPA 409 compliance standards while remaining fully protected. Your investment in aircraft safety is supported by proven systems and expert installation.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and secure the right aircraft hangar draft curtain solution for you.
FAQs about Hangar Smoke Curtains
How do draft curtains affect sprinkler performance in a hangar?
They help sprinklers perform better by keeping the hot smoke layer under control near the fire, which allows ceiling sprinklers or other overhead devices to reach their activation temperature and operate as intended.
By forming separate ceiling-level compartments, draft curtains encourage a stronger, more stable hot layer directly above the fire, which typically means a quicker and more reliable response from sprinklers or foam systems in that zone.
Are draft curtains used in every type of aircraft hangar?
No, because their need and configuration depend on several factors such as hangar classification, fire hazard level, ceiling height, fire suppression type, and operational requirements.
Can draft curtains be installed in existing aircraft hangars?
Yes, but doing it correctly requires careful coordination with the building’s structure, fire protection systems, and operational needs. The curtain placement must work around roof framing, trusses, lighting, mechanical systems, and the clearances required for aircraft tails and equipment to move safely within the space.
