Brunswick Executive Airport Airport Safety Program
Why
Runway Incursions FY 14 FY 13 FY 12 FY 11 1 st Quarter 298 273 226 215 2 nd Quarter 258 287 267 246 3 rd Quarter 359 328 352 257 4 th Quarter 349 353 305 236 Total 1264* 1241 1150 954 *Over 3.4 incursions per day on average
Applicability Drivers safety training requirement applies to all: Airport Employees Tenants Subtenants Contractors Licensees Emergency Service Providers Anyone who operates a vehicle in an area where aircraft movements may occur
Introduction FAA developed Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) Team Identified two areas into which accidents are grouped Surface Incident Any event where unauthorized movement occurs that affects or could affect safety of flight Runway Incursion Occurrence involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected surface designated for takeoff and landing
Definitions Airport - An area of the land or water, that is used or intended to be used for the landing and taking off of aircraft and includes its buildings and facilities.
Definitions Airport - An area of the land or water, that is used or intended to be used for the landing and taking off of aircraft and includes its buildings and facilities. Air Operations Area (AOA) - That portion of an airport used for the landing, take off, ground maneuvering and parking of aircraft.
Definitions Airport - An area of the land or water, that is used or intended to be used for the landing and taking off of aircraft and includes its buildings and facilities. Air Operations Area (AOA) - That portion of an airport used for the landing, take off, ground maneuvering and parking of aircraft. Apron or Ramp - That area of the airport used for the parking of aircraft for the purpose of deplaning and enplaning passengers or cargo.
Definitions Ground Vehicle - That category of vehicle and equipment having authorized access to the AOA including: airport service equipment, ground equipment vehicles, aircraft fire and rescue vehicles and all other emergency and Airport Authority vehicles necessary for the safe and secure operations of the airport. Movement Area - Runways, taxiways and associated safety areas of an airport which are used for the taxing, hover taxiing, air taxiing and the takeoff and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and aircraft parking. Non Movement Area - That portion of the AOA where both aircraft and vehicle traffic is allowed.
Movement Areas Non-Movement Area Movement Area
Definitions Runway - A defined rectangular area, on a land airport prepared, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft along its length. Runways are normally numbered in relation their magnetic direction, rounded off to the nearest 10 degrees. The runways at the Brunswick Executive Airport are 1L/19R and 1R/19L. Runway Safety Area - An area 500 feet in width, the center portion of which is the usable runway and which extends 1000 feet beyond the end of the runway. Hold Lines - Are depicted by two continuous and two dashed yellow lines, spaced 12 inches between lines and are perpendicular to the taxiway centerline. They may also consist of one or more signs at the edge of the taxiway.
Definitions Taxiway - That portion of the movement area used for surface maneuvering of aircraft to transition on the air operations area. Taxiway Safety Area - An area 170 ft. wide, the center of which is the usable taxiway. Runway/Taxiway Incursion - A runway/taxiway incursion is the unauthorized entry onto a runway or taxiway by an aircraft, vehicle or person. Airport Management controls runway and taxiway vehicle access.
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Authorized Drivers (Non-Movement Areas) Someone who has the airport manager s permission to drive in the non-movement areas. They must have completed this driver training program and have a legitimate need to operate in the non-movement areas.
Authorized Drivers (Non-Movement Areas) The following are pre-determined to have a need to drive in the non-movement areas Owners and pilots of aircraft based at the airport Tenants, lessees and airport employees Authorized airport contractors Authorized FAA employees Emergency response vehicle (when responding to incident) Others must contact the airport manager for permission.
Access to Movement Areas Access to movement areas and safety areas shall be limited to those ground vehicles necessary for Airport Operations. No ground vehicle may operate in movement areas without authorization from Airport Management. Authorization is valid on a per occasion basis only. Ground vehicles with authorization shall have: A flashing amber beacon clearly visible and functional on top of the vehicle. Two way radio communication capable of transmitting and receiving on the airport's ground control and CTAF frequency (122.725). If a ground vehicle does not have the required equipment, an authorized escort with the required equipment shall be used.
Operating in Movement Areas Vehicles operating on the movement areas shall continuously monitor UNICOM frequency and have an operating flashing amber beacon or under escort by a properly authorized and equipped airport ground vehicle. The installation of two-way radios and flashing beacons shall not be construed as a license to operate any vehicle on the movement area without authorization. Tenant vehicles may not enter any runway, taxiway or safety area. Be aware of your location at all times and limit the amount of driving you must do on the aprons and ramp areas to an absolute minimum.
Operating in Movement Areas All vehicles operating on the runways, excluding crossing, aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and Airport Operations vehicles shall, when possible, do so in a direction opposite to aircraft traffic flow. When crossing a runway, you should try to do so at the end. Driving on the airport is a privilege. This privilege may be revoked at any time for any reason. Persons operating vehicles on movement areas without authorization shall be subject to prosecution of public trespass.
Non-Towered Airport Best practices for operating on an non-towered airport: Alert others when you are using a taxiway by always making an announcement on the radio before you enter. Be specific with your location and intentions. Always yield the right-of-way to taxiing aircraft and give them plenty of room. If an aircraft is headed toward you on the same taxiway, move out of the aircraft s way and clear the taxiway safety area. If necessary to cross an active runway, cross at an end. Turn on headlights and flashers, being careful not to blind any pilots in the area.
FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) Trash or rocks sucked into a jet engine can shred parts of the engine in seconds. A rock caught by a propeller can damage the propeller, as well as become a deadly projectile. Make your airport a safer place by putting all trash in a covered container that won't be blown over. Get in the habit of picking up any trash and rocks near aircraft movement areas. Also pick up nails, bolts, or pieces of metal that could cause FOD or puncture tires, avoid tracking mud and rocks onto the pavement surfaces. Always drive your vehicle on the right side of the taxiways to reduce the chances of FOD.
SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS The airport operates several different types of snow removal equipment on runways, taxiways and ramp areas. Visibility from these vehicles is poor. You should always assume that the vehicle operators cannot see you, particularly at night and when traveling on foot. Avoid entering areas where snow removal operations are in progress. Contact Snow King on UNICOM frequency if you must enter an area where snow removal operations are in progress.
SECURITY If you see a gate left open, report it to airport staff by calling 207-798-6512. Cardholders may only gain entry nearest their hangar, tie-down or place of business. When entering or exiting through a gate, vehicles operators must remain at the gate until fully closed. If the gate is not automated, the vehicle operator is responsible for ensuring the gate is closed and locked.
SECURITY Tailgating into the airport is not allowed, and should another vehicle follow you through a gate, record the license plate number and immediately report the vehicle to airport staff by calling 207-798-6512. Tailgating out of the airport is authorized and the last vehicle out is responsible to ensure that the vehicle gate is fully closed.
SECURITY Vehicle operations on the airport must be controlled and the Airport ID Access Card cannot be passed between individuals for any reason. If a card is determined to have been passed on to another individual, that card will be removed from the gate system.
SPEED LIMITS 15 MPH - all aprons. 5 MPH - near vicinity of aircraft.
Airport Signs and Markings Taxiway markings are Runway markings are Hold short markings You must stop before you reach the solid yellow lines When exiting, you must completely cross the solid yellow lines Hold Short Signs Sign and/or painted on pavement Located with hold short markings
Airport Signs and Markings Location signs Taxiway direction signs ILS critical areas
Airport Access Card Procedures for obtaining an airport access card Present valid driver s license $10 payment Complete of exam