Juneau Commercial Operators. Letter of Agreement. Airspace Users Juneau, Alaska and Vicinity

Juneau Commercial Operators Letter of Agreement Airspace Users Juneau, Alaska and Vicinity Revision Number 10 Effective Date: January 01, 2003

LETTER OF AGREEMENT Airspace Users - Juneau, Alaska and Vicinity This letter of agreement is entered into for the purpose of establishing safe operating practices in the Juneau Airport Class D surface area and the uncontrolled airspace in the geographic areas surrounding Juneau, Alaska to include, (1) the Juneau Ice Field and its glacier drainage s, (2) Gastineau Channel and Taku Inlet to include the Taku Glacier ice field, and (3) Lynn Canal, Glacier Bay and Cross Sound/Icy Strait as described in Appendices A, B, C, and D to this agreement. The intent is to ensure horizontal and vertical separation of aircraft, and to ensure aircraft on common routes are on the same radio frequencies. These routes and procedures are designed to include commercial aircraft operations (air-carriers and tour operators), both fixed and rotary wing, special use operations (para-gliders, powered and non-powered parachutes), general aviation, and military users. The methods employed include preferred routes, primary and secondary reporting points, specific radio frequencies, frequency changeover points, and specific altitudes for specified direction of flight at traffic conflict areas. The procedures in this agreement are based on effective procedures developed over years of use by local commercial operators. The topography and prevailing weather surrounding Juneau, Alaska channels aircraft into common routes, creating potential conflicts between aircraft regardless of the type of operation being conducted. The largest concentration of aircraft is comprised of VFR Commuter traffic and air tours. However, all aircraft are geographically restricted to the use of the same routes. Signature of an aircraft operator to the routes and procedures contained in this Juneau Operators Letter of Agreement (LOA) indicates voluntary compliance, in that while operating on the described routes, these procedures should be adhered to. This does not restrict an aircraft operator from utilizing non-depicted routes. Deviations from this letter of agreement may be made after verbal coordination with other affected parties. This agreement does not relieve aircraft operators and pilots from adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations, or Operations Specifications issued to that company by FAA Flight Standards. It remains a right and responsibility for a pilot to deviate from any procedure if required to ensure the safety of their aircraft, or when weather or traffic conflicts require. Modifications to a specific area procedure will be made via date and numbered revisions to the specific appendix or page, including a signature agreement line for each party to this agreement. This agreement is valid until the end of each calendar year. 2

GENERAL PROCEDURES APPLYING TO ALL FOUR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS: I. Altitudes: 1. VFR Hemispherical Cruising Altitudes apply above 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL). 2. Enter drainage s (upstream direction), fly at thousand foot levels-- 1000, 2000,3000 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Except Taku Inlet. See Section C. 3. Exit drainage s (downstream direction), fly at 500-foot levels (500, 1500, 2500 feet MSL). *Except Taku Inlet. See Section C. 4. Minimum altitude in uncontrolled airspace is 500 feet AGL vertically from any terrain, except during takeoff and landing, unless a higher altitude is advisable to ensure power off glide to an emergency-landing site. 5. Helicopters crossing a ridgeline may cross at 300 feet AGL. II. Reporting Points NOTE: This does not restrict non-tour aircraft from operating below 500 feet when conducting specialized operations in accordance with other Federal Aviation Regulations. 1. Primary and secondary reporting points are listed in each geographic area appendix. The charts enclosed depict these reporting points. Those depicted as Primary are the minimum points that should be used. Secondary points were chosen to enhance reporting. 2. Pilots should report approaching these points, and when approaching passes. Position reports should be given when approaching a frequency changeover line on both the frequency leaving and the frequency changing to. This will minimize traffic conflicts and allow opposing traffic two opportunities to receive your position. III. Rules of the Road 1. Except where noted in a Specific Area Procedure and Alaska Air Lines GPS/RNP procedural track or when confronted with weather, traffic or other conflicts, normal traffic will fly on the right side of rivers, valleys, mountain passes, shorelines, or waterways. 2. If weather requires deviation from standard or Specific Area Traffic Patterns, radio position calls should include this information. Note: Alaska Airlines RNP RNAV Rwy 26 approach tracks center on the Gastineau channel. Refer to Appendix A for Alaska Airlines approach profile information. 3

GENERAL PROCEDURES APPLYING TO ALL FOUR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS: IV. Radio Etiquette Note: Due to the high volume of radio traffic, Pilots will adhere to the following guidelines: 1. During take-off and landing, when in Gastineau Channel or until established in straight and level flight, radio transmissions should be limited to traffic advisories only. All communication with passengers during these phases of flight should be halted to ensure clear communication between aircraft. 2. Communications should be brief. Who, Where, Altitude, Intentions, ATIS. 3. There should be no unnecessary conversations over any of the CTAF frequencies. Any such communications should be conducted on another frequency so long as the appropriate CTAF can be adequately monitored. If an aircraft has only one communication radio, then non-critical conversation should take place on the ground. 4. If persistent radio chatter occurs, pilots should bring it to the attention of there Company management. V. Company Management Responsibilities 1. Company management personnel, i.e. Base Managers, Chief Pilots or Lead Pilots, should make every effort to ensure that the standards set forth in this Letter of Agreement are strictly adhered to ensure safety. This goal will be accomplished by thoroughly training all pilots on the routes, altitudes, procedures, frequencies and conduct explained in the Letter of Agreement. 2. In addition to training, the above management personnel will establish a system by which to gather, exchange and disseminate information to and from pilots. Each company will have designated contacts with whom to communicate any deviations from the Letter of Agreement that are witnessed to occur so that corrective action can be taken as soon as possible. It is encouraged that we all participate, both management and pilot staff, to ensure a safe standard of adherence to these guidelines. 3. A list of contacts for each company can be found in Appendix E. 4

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Aircraft inbound to the airport shall establish communications with the Juneau Air Traffic control Tower (Juneau ATCT) prior (5 to 8 miles out) to entering the Class-D airspace. II. Aircraft inbound from Gastineau Channel change to the Juneau ATCT frequency at the Juneau-Douglas Bridge ( JD Bridge). III. Aircraft departing the airport eastbound --switch to 123.05 overflying ERA Helicopters. IV. Parachute Jumping occasionally is conducted within a 2 nautical mile radius of the Faith Lutheran Church and Brotherhood Bridge, west of the Super Bear Market / Mendenhall Mall, up to an altitude of 12,500 feet MSL. This radius narrows to 1/2 mile at the surface. When jump activity is planned, the Juneau ATCT will have been notified in advance prior to takeoff by the jump organizer, and a NOTAM shall be filed with Juneau Automated Flight Service Station ( Juneau AFSS). The Juneau ATCT may amend arrival and departure clearances as required to avoid this area. The jump aircraft shall utilize the call sign Jumper- (N#) from takeoff to landing and shall provide the Juneau ATCT with a 5 minute warning, a 2 minute warning, and a jumpers away call. At the 2 minute warning, if the Juneau ATCT does not cancel the jump clearance, then jumpers are outside the aircraft and committed. Any time up until the 2 minute warning, Juneau ATCT may cancel jump clearance. All parachuting activity will be conducted in accordance with the most current Letter of Agreement between the Juneau ATCT and Skydive Juneau. V. Paragliding occurs in the area of Thunder Mountain, between the airport and the Mendenhall Glacier, and near Heintzelman Ridge. Paragliding operations occur from May to September on dry days with ceilings above 3,000 feet. Paragliders tend to remain near the terrain in this area, but may be further out toward the center of Mendenhall Valley. The primary paragliding landing zones are the Floyd Dryden school, and Switzer Creek or Costco areas. Flights are normally below 4,500 feet MSL, but may reach altitudes as high as 9,000 feet MSL above Thunder Mountain. Prior to Paragliding activity a NOTAM shall be filed with Juneau AFSS, and any entry into the Airport Class-D airspace shall be prearranged with the Juneau ATCT. All paragliding activity shall be conducted in accordance with the most current Letter Of Agreement between the Juneau ATCT, Juneau AFSS, and the Juneau Eagles Paragliding Club. 5

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures And route charts are in Appendix-A VI. Recommended Traffic Pattern Altitudes within the Juneau Class-D airspace are: VII. General Guidelines for Juneau Airport: Helicopters: 500 feet MSL Fixed Wing: 1,000 feet MSL Large Turbine: 1,500 feet MSL or ABOVE (Unless otherwise assigned by ATCT or revised in the Alaska Supplement.) 1. Do not ask for frequency changes outbound. 2. Ensure that communications with Juneau ATCT are established prior to entering Class-D airspace. 3. Read back ALL runway / intersection assignments and hold short instructions. Acknowledge all landing instructions and takeoff clearances. 4. If full runway length is not desired for departure, inform Ground Control of requested intersection on initial contact. When assigned an intersection, do not taxi to another intersection without first informing Ground Control. 5. Unless circumstances indicate approval from the Juneau ATCT, do not ask for or expect altitude restrictions to be waived on published arrivals, departures, letters of agreement, or overflights. 6. Inbound non-turbine fixed wing aircraft enter the airport traffic pattern at 1,000 feet MSL pattern altitude. 7. If issued traffic information, do not respond Roger. Give a positive or negative response (ex: traffic in sight / not in sight). 8. Transponder equipped aircraft squawk 1200 to alert TCAS equipped aircraft. 9. No radio (NORDO) aircraft should hold at the mouth of Fish Creek or Auke Lake and await light signals from tower. 6

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 1. Downtown: Straight out to mid channel, then turn to the South Shore of Gastineau Channel just prior to ERA helipad and cross directly over top of the helipad. 7

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 3. Portland Island, Lynn Canal: Downwind departure to Coghlin Island, then on course. Avoid overflying the homes on Douglas Island. 9

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 4. Mendenhall Valley, Montana Creek: Super Bear Departure, midfield 1,500 as per letter of agreement. 10

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 1. Downtown: Remain over north shore of Gastineau Channel until abeam ERA heliport, cross to the south side of the channel enter right downwind for Rwy-8. Reporting Point: ERA helipad 12

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 2. George Rock, Outer Point, and Portland Island: From over George Rock to South Tip Mendenhall Peninsula. Reporting Point: South Tip Mendenhall of Peninsula. 13

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 3. Mendenhall Glacier, Montana Creek, Spaulding Meadows, and Lena Point: Super Bear Arrival. The Lena point arrival will follow the shore line from Lena point to the Auke bay harbor over Auke lake and then Super Bear. Reporting Point: Initial contact at McGinnis Creek (from Eagle Pass & Montana Creek), then report Super Bear grocery store, mid field 1,000 feet MSL as per letter of agreement. 14

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 8, EAST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 4. Eaglecrest: Fly on right side of valley until gravel pit, then enter 45 to downwind. Reporting Point: Gravel Pit. NOTE: Traffic arriving from Portland Island and Lynn Canal will be assigned a straight in approach to Runway-08. The Super Bear arrival will be the exception. 15

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 1. Downtown: Downwind departure to South Shore of Gastineau Channel, follow south shore, pass over ERA helipad. 16

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 2. Outer Point, George Rock: Crosswind departure, prior to Mendenhall Peninsula, then direct to George Rock. 17

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 3. Portland Island, Lynn Canal: Straight out through Engineers Cut, straight to Coghlin Island, then on course. 18

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A I. Departures 4. Mendenhall Valley, Montana Creek: Crosswind departure, west of Mendenhall River, prior to Mendenhall Peninsula. 19

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 1. Downtown: Remain over north shore of Gastineau Channel/mid channel. Intercept runway centerline straight in. Reporting Point: Vanderbilt Hill. 21

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 2. George Rock, Outer Point, and Portland Island: Pass east of Outer Point to Fish Creek into the downwind. Avoid overflying the homes on Douglas Island. Reporting Point: Fish Creek. 22

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 3. Mendenhall Glacier, Lynn Canal: Super Bear Arrival via Auke Lake or Montana Creek. Reporting Point: Initial contact at McGinnis Creek (from Eagle Pass & Montana Creek), then report Super Bear grocery store, midfield at 1,000 feet MSL as per letter of agreement. 23

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 4. Eaglecrest: Fly on right side of valley until gravel pit, then enters 45 to downwind. Reporting Point: Gravel Pit. 24

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE JUNEAU AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES RUNWAY 26, WEST FLOW, FIXED WING Note: VFR arrival and departure procedures and route charts are in Appendix-A II. Arrivals 5. Portland Island: Direct to South Tip of Mendenhall Peninsula into the downwind. Reporting Point: South Tip Mendenhall Peninsula. 25

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE I. Overflights 1. Outer Point to Downtown: Remain south of Douglas Highway, at or above 1,500 feet MSL until abeam ERA helipad. 2. Downtown to Outer Point: Pass south of ERA helipad climbing to 1,500 feet MSL or above, remaining south of Douglas Highway. 3. Glacier Transition / Mendenhall Overflight: From over Mendenhall Lake, proceed direct to the control tower at or above 2,500 feet MSL, then direct to the Gravel Pit at or above 1,500 feet MSL until past the ERA helipad. 4. Tree Stand Transition: From over the control tower, direct to the tree stand, then pass south of the ERA helipad. Reporting Point: Report over Mendenhall Lake, or as soon as possible thereafter. Frequency changes to downtown CTAF of 123.05 at ERA heli-pad. II. Arrival and Departure Routes NOTE: Pilots should request this overflight by name. 1. Super Bear Arrival (Runway 8 or 26): Proceed to Super Bear Supermarket, direct to the control tower, crossing over the runway at 1,000 feet MSL. Enter the downwind for the assigned runway. Reporting Point: Super Bear Supermarket. 2. Super Bear Departure (Runway 8 or 26): Downwind departure to mid-field, then cross the runway northbound to Super Bear, cross midfield at or above 1,500 feet MSL. 3. Battleship Departure (Runway 26 only): Straight out through Engineers Cut to Battleship Island, turn left, climb so as to cross over midfield of Runway 26 at or above 1,500 feet MSL. Direct Mendenhall Lake. Note: This procedure is designed to allow sufficient altitude gain for climbs over the Mendenhall Glacier. It will only be assigned upon pilot request. 26

SECTION A. JUNEAU AIRPORT CLASS-D AIRSPACE III. Helicopters 1. Operations North of Runway Centerline Operations north of the runway centerline shall be conducted only by a Letter of Agreement, or specific instructions issued by the Juneau ATCT. 2. Operations South of the Runway Centerline Helicopters inbound to the airport south of the runway centerlines will comply with existing letters of agreement, proceeding to a point abeam their intended point of landing. Remain south of the runway / float pond centerline until instructed to cross by the Juneau ATCT. Cross at right angles to the runway. 27

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. I. General Guidelines I. Position reports should be made approaching passes, and on both sides of a frequency change point. II. Fixed wing aircraft should remain as high as possible, especially near helicopter landing sites. III. Aircraft climbing and descending glaciers will fly to the right side of glaciers, canyons, and valleys, except where otherwise depicted for a specific area -- i.e.; Taku River, Taiya Inlet, etc. IV. Helicopter traffic for the ice field departs the TEMSCO and ERA pad at the east end of the airport, Coastal Helicopters pad at mid-field, North Star Helicopters at the west end of the airport, and ERA on North Douglas Island. 28

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. I. West Departure: 1. Remain below 500 feet MSL, parallel to the runway and remaining north of the parallel taxiway, until reaching the west airport-parking ramp, then climb to 2,000 feet by Pederson Hill (if able), cross Auke Bay to the ferry terminal and along the east slope of Spaulding Meadows. Departures will continue along the north bench of Spaulding Meadows, Montana Creek, or McGinnis Creek (as described below) to the Herbert Glacier, or via the Rifle Range to the Mendenhall Glacier. Arrivals will follow the same route in reverse. 29

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. I. West Departure: Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. 2. The primary route for aircraft transitioning between the airport and the Herbert Glacier will be to fly to the northern corner of Spaulding Meadows and then climb on top of the ledge along Lake Creek and parallel Montana Creek towards the Herbert Glacier. This route will avoid over-flying the Montana Creek Trail and the upper part of the John Muir Trail. Secondary routes, used due to weather, will be up Montana Creek drainage and/or around Lena Point. 30

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. I. West Departure: Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. 3. On good weather days (i.e., the pass at the top of Hidden Valley is VFR), use McGinnis Creek Valley and Hidden Valley in lieu of Montana Creek / Windfall Lake. Aircraft would be crossing Montana Creek approximately 2 miles west of the rifle range at a high altitude. (Map to be developed) 31

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. II. Mendenhall Departure: Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. 1. Westbound remain below 500 feet MSL until reaching the west airport parking ramp, then climb northbound on the west side of Mendenhall River. Arrivals will be from Mendenhall Lake, to the rifle range, to Brotherhood Bridge, to the airport. Note: helicopters will remain below 2,500 feet or above 3,500 feet between the rifle range and east side of the Mendenhall Glacier. Fixed wing aircraft will be transitioning above 2,500 from the glacier to the south side of the lake. Then a glacier transition from there. Note: Helicopter traffic crossing Montana Creek at the Rifle Range, perpendicular to fixed wing traffic flow, should cross below 1,000 feet MSL, or above 2,000 feet MSL. 32

III. Steep Creek Departure: Juneau Airspace Letter of Agreement SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. 1. From the TEMSCO helipad, climb over the fire station, direct to Heintzelman Ridge, and depart. 33

III. Steep Creek Departure: Juneau Airspace Letter of Agreement SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. 2. When weather permits, TEMSCO helicopters in multiple aircraft flights climb Steep Creek, Thunder Mountain, Heintzelman Ridge, and Spencer Pass. Arrivals will be from Nugget Falls, Steep Creek, to Heintzelman Ridge, then the airport. 34

III. Steep Creek Arrivials: Juneau Airspace Letter of Agreement SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. 2. When weather permits, TEMSCO helicopter arrivals in multiple aircraft flights arrive from Nugget Falls, Steep Creek, to Heintzelman Ridge, then the airport. 35

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. I. Middle Branch of Norris and Taku Glaciers Departures A. Egan/Blackerby Departure: 1. Helicopters departing north to Blackerby Ridge will remain over the parallel taxiway until abeam the threshold of Runway 26, then climb direct to the Lemon Creek Bridge and 1,500 feet or above, then continue along Blackerby Ridge. Note: Caution should be exercised for helicopters returning along this route. 36

SECTION B. JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS Note: A chart showing standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of reporting points is located in Appendix B. Note: Departures to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau airport: Report Mendenhall Lake South shoreline outbound on 122.75. Report base of the Mendenhall Glacier inbound to tower. I. Middle Branch of Norris and Taku Glaciers Departures B. Egan/Blackerby Arrival: 1. Helicopters will descend down the west side of the Blackerby Ridge via Costco then direct to the Lemon Creek Bridge, crossing it at 1,500 feet or below. NOTE: Caution should be exercised as inbound and outbound traffic use the same route. Reporting Point: Sunny Point inbound. 37

SECTION C. GASTINEAU CHANNEL / TAKU INLET Note: Charts depicting standard routes, CTAF s, a list of reporting points, and a verbal description of Wings of Alaska, ERA Helicopters, TEMSCO Helicopters, and Northstar Helicopters tour procedures is located in Appendix C. Note: CTAF 123.05. See charts in Appendix C for changeover points to Mendenhall Glacier traffic frequency. I. General Guidelines Paragliding activity often is conducted from Mt. Roberts on dry days when ceilings are above 1,800 feet (the level of the Mt. Roberts Tram). Normal altitudes are between 3,600 feet MSL and the surface; occasionally operations are as high as 6,000 feet MSL over the summit of Mt. Roberts. Primary paragliding season is May - September; however, occasional flights occur year-round. In overcast conditions, Paragliders will not cross Thane Road until below 700 feet for landing at the Rock Dump. Landings will be made within 150 yards of Thane Road. Paragliders will not fly over or cross Gastineau Channel unless equipped with an aircraft-band radio to provide traffic advisories on the Juneau Harbor CTAF (123.05) Paragliders carrying radios will self announce on 123.05 when operating, and will advise air taxi companies conducting operations from the downtown harbor of paragliding activity via telephone prior to commencing paragliding operations. Aircraft traffic shall remain to the waterside of the Thane Road shoreline at or above 1,000 feet MSL, when transiting this area, unless weather or traffic requires otherwise. Powered parachutes (ultralight vehicles) may be encountered at any altitude. Popular areas are in the vicinity of Gastineau Channel, and Eagle River/Herbert Glacier areas north of Lena Point. These vehicles shall carry 2-way air band radios and monitor the appropriate traffic frequencies. They will display a flashing strobe light to enhance visibility. Except for takeoff and landings, a minimum of 500 feet AGL shall be maintained over any road, person, vehicle, vessel, or structure. Flight over congested or populated areas of Juneau, or groups of persons, will not be conducted in uncontrolled (Class-G) airspace. Use of the Juneau airport, or entry into the Class-D airspace, requires ATCT clearance. When within the lateral boundaries of the Juneau Class-D airspace, altitudes and routings will be as assigned by the Juneau ATCT. 38

SECTION C. GASTINEAU CHANNEL / TAKU INLET Juneau Airport Helicopter Arrival and Departure Procedures Note: Charts depicting standard routes, CTAF s, a list of reporting points, and a verbal description of Wings of Alaska, ERA Helicopters, TEMSCO Helicopters, and Northstar Helicopters tour procedures is located in Appendix C. Note: CTAF 123.05. See charts in Appendix C for changeover points to Mendenhall Glacier traffic frequency. I. Departures 1. Salmon Creek Departure: ERA Helicopters will depart from the North Douglas Heliport to mid-channel, then climb mid-channel (east) to 1500 feet MSL and begin a left turn (north) to enter Salmon Creek east of Bartlett Regional Hospital at 1700 feet MSL continuing to climb up the right side of Salmon Creek to the Salmon Creek/Salmon Fork Pass. During the departure ALL ERA helicopters will be monitoring both Juneau ATCT on 118.7 and Downtown CTAF on 123.05 as well as ERA company dispatch. Note: This departure route is strictly for the purpose of noise abatement and will only be used on days when weather and traffic flow facilitate its safe conduct. 45

SECTION C. GASTINEAU CHANNEL / TAKU INLET Juneau Airport Helicopter Arrival and Departure Procedures Note: Charts depicting standard routes, CTAF s, a list of reporting points, and a verbal description of Wings of Alaska, ERA Helicopters, TEMSCO Helicopters, and Northstar Helicopters tour procedures is located in Appendix C. Note: CTAF 123.05. See charts in Appendix C for changeover points to Mendenhall Glacier traffic frequency. II. Arrivals 1. Salmon Creek Arrival: ERA Helicopters will return to the ERA Heliport via Salmon Creek by descending down the Salmon Creek valley, right side down, from the Salmon Creek/Salmon Fork Pass to the mouth of the valley over Bartlett Regional Hospital to exit the valley between 1500 and 1200 feet MSL beginning a right turn (west) to mid-channel descending to pass the radio tower no lower than 1000 feet MSL, then continuing to abeam ERA Heliport and turning into final approach below 400 feet MSL. ERA Helicopters will contact Juneau ATCT on 118.7 no later than Salmon Creek Reservoir and will also be monitoring Downtown CTAF on 123.05 and company dispatch. 46

III. General Guidelines Juneau Airspace Letter of Agreement SECTION C. GASTINEAU CHANNEL / TAKU INLET Juneau Airport Helicopter Arrival and Departure Procedures Note: Charts depicting standard routes, CTAF s, a list of reporting points, and a verbal description of Wings of Alaska, ERA Helicopters, TEMSCO Helicopters, and Northstar Helicopters tour procedures is located in Appendix C. Note: CTAF 123.05. See charts in Appendix C for changeover points to Mendenhall Glacier traffic frequency. 1. Helicopters re-entering Gastineau Channel from Salmon or Sheep Creek will do so at 2,000 feet MSL. Helicopters returning to the ERA helipad from downtown will remain on the northeast (Juneau) side of the channel. Descents to ERA are made over mid-channel and started at the radio tower west of the Juneau- Douglas Bridge. Crossing to the ERA helipad from mid-channel will be from as nearly abeam ERA as possible. 2. Helicopters abeam Sheep Creek will cross at 2,200 feet MSL. Airplane traffic inbound and outbound in Gastineau Channel between the shoreline will be at, below 2,000 feet MSL, or above 2,500 feet MSL at this crossing. 3. Aircraft heading upstream (northeast) in Taku Inlet on either shoreline will be in a continuous climb, or at: 500, 1500 or 2500 feet MSL when ceilings permit. Aircraft heading downstream (southwest) on either shoreline will remain at 1000, 2000, or 3000 foot levels. Above 3,000 feet AGL hemispherical cruising altitudes apply. 4. When upstream of the Toe of the Taku Glacier, helicopters transiting upstream will remain at 500 feet MSL. Fixed wing traffic heading downstream will remain at, or above 1,000 feet MSL. 47

SECTION D. LYNN CANAL & GLACIER BAY I. General Procedures Notes: Charts depicting standard routes, CTAF s, and a list of specific reporting points and frequencies is located in Appendix D. CTAF North of Lena Point along Lynn Canal shore is 122.9. CTAF inland along Berners River and Eagle Pass to Juneau is 122.75. Enroute CTAF in Cross Sound/Icy Strait is 122.9. For airport CTAF s, refer to Juneau VFR Sectional Chart, and Appendix D. Glacier Bay CTAF is 123.0 1. Traffic northbound from Juneau to Haines/Skagway will use 500-foot levels (1500, 2500 feet MSL). 2. Traffic southbound toward Juneau will use thousand foot levels (1000, 2000, 3000 feet MSL). 3. Traffic westbound from Juneau to Icy Strait will use thousand foot levels (1000, 2000, 3000 feet MSL) until west of Gustavus. 4. Traffic eastbound from Icy Strait to Juneau will use 500-foot levels (1500, 2500 feet MSL) east of Gustavus. 5. Above 3,000 feet hemispherical cruising altitudes apply. 6. Powered parachutes (ultralight vehicles) may be encountered at any altitude. Popular areas are in the vicinity of Eagle River/Herbert Glacier areas north of Lena Point. (See comments in Section C, Gastineau Channel area). Powered parachutes will monitor the area CTAF (122.75). 48

SECTION D. LYNN CANAL & GLACIER BAY II. Skagway Airport Arrivals (CTAF 122.9) 1. Burro Creek is the standard reporting point for entering the traffic pattern at Skagway (unless straight in for Rwy-20 from the north). Fixed wing traffic should be at or above 1,000 feet MSL at Burro Creek. Helicopters between Burro Creek and the waterfront should be at or below 500 feet MSL. Helicopters exiting Paradise Valley will be descending from 1000 MSL to 500 MSL or below along the northern shoreline. Skagway traffic specifics are in the Alaska Supplement. Caution: Due to the mix of aircraft operating out of Skagway, high performance aircraft should stay closer to the shore to avoid overtaking slower aircraft. 49

SECTION D. LYNN CANAL & GLACIER BAY II. Skagway Airport Arrivals Traffic Pattern for Rwy 20 (CTAF 122.9) 50

SECTION D. LYNN CANAL & GLACIER BAY II. Skagway Airport Arrivals Traffic Pattern for Rwy 02 (CTAF 122.9) 51

III. Taiya Inlet (CTAF 122.9) 1. Northbound traffic will proceed up the LEFT (southwest) side of Taiya Inlet. Southbound traffic towards Haines and Juneau will proceed down the LEFT (northeast) side of Taiya Inlet. This facilitates traffic flow to and from Skagway airport. Note: The vicinity of Low Point is frequently turbulent. Pilots flying southbound may choose to swing wide (west) toward Taiya Point. Remain vigilant in this area for aircraft southbound on the Taiya Point (west) side. Aircraft should announce these intentions. IV. Chilkoot Pass (CTAF 130.30) & White Pass (CTAF 122.9) 1. Approaching Dyea for Chilkoot Pass be vigilant for numerous helicopters operating in the area. Monitor and provide position reports on 130.30 between Dyea and Chilkoot Pass. This is the TEMSCO Helicopters base frequency, and TEMSCO can provide position information on their company aircraft. 2. Canadian CTAF is 126.70. Monitor and report on 126.70 while in this area of Canada. 3. Between Skagway and White Pass, monitor and report on 122.9 for traffic advisories. 52

SECTION D. LYNN CANAL & GLACIER BAY V. Haines and Vicinity (CTAF 122.9) 1. When northbound to Skagway from Haines, proceed on the left (southwest) side around Sawmill Hill, via Fort Seward, Garbage Point, to Taiya Point, or over Ripinski Ridge to Taiya Point. When southbound to Haines from Skagway, proceed south on the left (northeast) shoreline to Low Point, and then continue south to Haines. If weather requires flight on the right (southwest) shore, announce intentions on CTAF (122.9). 2. Aircraft arriving at Haines from the north fly south of Sawmill Hill to enter a left base for Rwy-26, or right downwind for Rwy-08, remaining south of the runway for noise abatement. When arriving from the Takhin River or Klukwan, enter left traffic for Rwy-26, or straight in to Rwy-08. 3. Traffic transiting southbound into Lynn Canal should fly along the southern portion of the Chilkat River, along the mountains, to remain clear of Haines airport traffic. 4. See Haines Airport specifics in the Alaska Supplement. VI. Lynn Canal (CTAF 122.9) 1. Traffic can be expected in both directions on both shores of Lynn Canal. Traffic northbound from Juneau to Haines/Skagway will use 500-foot levels (1500, 2500 feet MSL). Traffic southbound toward Juneau will use thousand foot levels (1000, 2000, 3000 feet MSL). Above 3,000 feet AGL, hemispherical cruising altitudes apply. VII. Berners River / Eagle Pass to Montana Creek to the Juneau Airport (CTAF From a line drawn from Eagle Pass to Montana Creek - 122.75 when operating inland of that line, and 122.9 when operating along the Lynn Canal shore) 1. Aircraft proceeding toward Juneau from Eagle Pass to Montana Creek should cross Windfall Lake AT 2,500 feet MSL. Helicopters cross Windfall Lake between Spaulding Meadows and the Eagle and Herbert Glaciers below 2,000 feet MSL or above 3,000 feet MSL. 2. Fixed wing aircraft continuing inbound to Juneau airport should cross the Rifle Range AT 1,500 feet MSL inbound from Montana Creek. Helicopters crossing the Rifle Range perpendicular to Montana Creek flow should be above 2,000 feet MSL -- when weather permits -- between Spaulding Meadows and the Mendenhall Glacier. 3. Inbound to the airport on this route, report McGinnis Creek to ATCT prior to entering the Class-D airspace for sequencing. 53

SECTION D. LYNN CANAL & GLACIER BAY VIII. Juneau Icefield (Junction of Herbert & Mendenhall Glaciers) (CTAF 122.75) 1. Primary reporting points when transitioning from the icefield to either the Herbert or Mendenhall Glacier are the West Branch or East Branch. 2. Fixed wing aircraft should remain as high as practical over glacier landing sites. Helicopter traffic will generally be low while landing at the Upper and Lower sites. See Appendix C and D for charts depicting helicopter landing sites and reporting points. IX. Gustavus (CTAF 122.5) 1. Aircraft transitioning to Gustavus through Excursion Pass ( The Notch ) should change frequency at Teardrop Lake, during low weather plan frequency change at Homeshore Logging Camp. Note that CTAF for this area is the Gustavus CTAF. Pilot controlled ground warning lights at Excursion Inlet are on (124.25) a separate frequency from CTAF. X. Hoonah (CTAF 122.7) 1. Aircraft approaching and departing Hoonah use Sisters Island as a frequency change point. Approaching from the east change no later than Spaaski Bay. XI. GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK (CTAF 123.0) 1. Aircraft conducting tours in Glacier Bay National Park should remain above 2,000 feet MSL between May 1 and June 30 when overflying Johns Hopkins Inlet due to pupping seals, and above 2,000 feet MSL between May 15 to July 15 in Adams Inlet due to molting migratory waterfowl. Pilots are requested to avoid these areas altogether during these periods if possible. The topography of Glacier Bay amplifies changes to propeller pitch noise. Pilots are requested to minimize RPM changes, and avoid circling over any points to minimize impact on wildlife. (Refer to notes on bottom bar of the Juneau VFR Sectional Chart.) 54

APPENDIX A JUNEAU CLASS D SURFACE AREA AND TOWER PROCEDURES On a line from Pederson Hill to Auke Cape to Auke Mountain: Report inbound to the tower south of the line on 118.7 and north of the line on 120.7 or as directed by ATIS. Unicom frequency : When opera ting West and North bound from Juneau the frequency division line is the shoreline. The CTAF is 122.9 when operating over the water, and the CTAF is 122.75 when operating inland of the division line. 55

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APPENDIX B JUNEAU ICEFIELD AND GLACIERS CTAF FREQUENCY Mendenhall 122.75 / Taku 123.05 Reporting Points Primary Secondary Occasional Juneau Ice Field from the Taku Glacier Echo Pass Snowdrift Peak South Pass Camp 10 Gunsight Meade Glacier Toe of the Meade Glacier Chunks Twins North Y Crotch South Y 57

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APPENDIX C GASTINEAU CHANNEL / TAKU INLET / TAKU GLACIER CTAF FREQUENCY 123.05 Reporting Points Primary Secondary Occasional Treadwell Marmion Island Salisbury Point Flat Point Toe of Taku Swede (upriver) Point Barrel (downriver) Point Toe of Hole-in-the-Wall Taku / Hole-in-Wall junction Dupont Cooper Cut Point Bishop Jaw Point Glory Lake Grizzly Bar Taku Point Sockeye Falls Flats West Twin Glacier 59

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APPENDIX D LYNN CANAL CTAF FREQUENCY 122.9 Reporting Points Primary Secondary Occasional Lynn Canal - East Side Benjamin Island Montana Creek Point Louisa Eagle Pass Aaron Island Shrine of St Therese Sherman Point Amalga Harbor South Shelter Island Kataguni Island Eagle Beach/River North Shelter Island Battery Point Poundstone Gull Island Low Point (southbound) Mab Island Sentinel Island Taiya Point (northbound) Point Bridget Vanderbilt Reef Saint Mary Point Echo Cove Cowee Creek Burro Creek Kensington Bible Camp Spaulding Meadows Eldred Rock Slate Creek McGinnis Creek Seduction Point Michael s Beach Lena Point Sea Lion Rock The Slide Windfall Lake Mud Bay Anyaka Island Katzahein Flats Toupe Glacier Garbage Point Port Chilkoot Fort Seward Tank Farm Sawmill Hill Lutak Inlet Long Falls Ripinski Ridge Taigasanka Harbor Sawmill Falls Paradise falls Indian Head Rock Lily Lake 61

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APPENDIX D (continued) LYNN CANAL CTAF FREQUENCY 122.9 Reporting Points Primary Secondary Occasional Lynn Canal - West Side Glacier point Pyramid Island Pyramid Harbor Endicott River Alexander Island The Sawmill Boat Harbor Abeam the Rainbow Twin Coves Barlow Cove Davidson Lake Abeam South Pass North Sullivan Island Sullivan Rock South Sullivan Island Point Whidbey William Henry Bay Ralston Island Lincoln Island Hump Island Shoreline Excursion 63

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APPENDIX D (continued) LYNN CANAL ICE FIELD FROM HAINES / SKAGWAY CTAF FREQUENCY 122.75 Reporting Points Primary Secondary Occasional Glacier Station Goat Lake LeGrande Glacier East Fork Schubee Glacier Goal Posts Schubee Pass 65

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APPENDIX D (continued) LYNN CANAL CHILKOOT TRAIL AREA FROM SKAGWAY CTAF FREQUENCY 130.30 Reporting Points Primary Secondary Occasional West Ridge Dyea West Creek West Creek Glacier Irene Glacier Canyon City Nourse Glacier Ferebee Glacier 67

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APPENDIX E Operator Contact Person Phone E-mail Co. Freq. Air Excursions Michael Loverink 907-697-2375 Juneau AFSS Kalie Wery 907-586-7379 Alaska Coastal Airlines Robert Jacobsen 907-789-0790 Alaska Seaplane Service Craig Loken 907-789-7880 Coastal Helicopters Mike Rawson 907-789-5600 ERA Helicopters Lea Ann McDonald 907-586-2030 FAA, Juneau ATCT Steve 907-586-7411 FAA, Juneau FSDO Brad Sapp 907-586-7532 LAB Flying Service Lynn Bennett 907-789-9160 akseaplanes @ alaska.net coastal @ gci.net erajuno @ alaska.net brad.sapp @ faa.gov 151.565 151.565 151.565 N/A Alaska Fly-N-Fish Harold Laughlin 907-780-6409 JAC, Inc AK Mike Jackson 907-945-3777 North Star Helicopters Jason Kulbeth 907-790-4530 Fiord Flying Service Charles Schroth 907-697-2377 trekking @ ptialaska.net 123.95 Skagway Air Service Mike O Daniel 907-983-2218 Tal Air Jacques Norvell 907-789-6968 TEMSCO Helicopters Mitch Horton 907-789-9501 Ward Air Ed Kiesel 907-789-9150 Wings of Alaska Mike Stedman 907-789-0790 ekiesel @ ptialaska.net wings @ ptialaska.net 159.690 131.80 69

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APPENDIX F Signatures below are those of persons having authority to exercise local area operational control of the respective air carrier or operator, or of an individual having authority to sign for Operations Specification issued to an air carrier or operator by the Federal Aviation Administration. The following parties agree to operate in accordance with this Letter of Agreement concerning aircraft separation procedures in the geographic areas surrounding Juneau, Alaska during the calendar year 2002. Air Excu rsions: Alaska Coastal Airlines: Title: Date: Title: Date: Alaska Seaplane Service: Coastal Helicopters: Title: Date: Title: Date: ERA Helicopters: LAB Flying Service: Title: Date: Title: Date: Harold Butch Laughlin: JAC, Inc. AK: Title: Date: Title: Date: North Star Helicopters: Charles Schroth: Title: Date: Title: Date: Skagway Air Service: Tal Air: Title: Date: Title: Date: TEMSCO Helicopters: Ward Air: Title: Date: Title: Date: Wings of Alaska: Title: Date: Title: Date: Title: Date: Title: Date: 71