How to be Prepared for an Airport Emergency and What to Look for When Inspecting Your Airfield David Decoteau, A.A.E., C.A.E. Hayward Executive Airport
Job of Airport Operations Commercial vs GA Airfield Inspections Wildlife Mitigation Driver Training Tenant Relations Snow and Ice Emergency Response Environmental Construction
Commercial vs GA Commercial Airports- Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 Airport Certification Manual (ACM) Markings and signage Personnel training Snow and Ice Control Plan Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Airport Emergency Plan Self Inspection General Aviation Airports No scheduled FAA inspections Grant assurances Best practice to keep airfield and records up to Part 139 standards
Airfield Inspections At least 1 per day Keep discrepancy log up to date Vary your inspection Create a venue for pilots to provide feedback- tenant meetings, website, phone, and other electronic correspondence Electronic inspections and work orders-app 139, ProDIGIQ, Veoci, Airport GIS departments. Wildlife log- Can keep a separate log, excel
Cracks Spalling Pavement failure Hold same 139 standards Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C Paved Areas
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) FOD Program FOD bins Airport sponsored FOD walks Education 150/5380-6C
Unpaved Areas Ruts Ditches Drainage Issues
Lights, Signs, and Markings Lights-Advisory Circular- 150/5340-30H Markings-Advisory Circular- 150/5340-1L Signs-Advisory Circular- 150/5340-18F
Navaids
Cranes- Lighting/flagged Trees-(AIP/State) Funding Protected Airspace Part 77 Buildings 7460- Local municipality understands the process Obstructions 14 CFR Part 77
Fueling Advisory Circular- 150/5230-4B
Fences/Gates Inspect gates Inspect fence Create a security plan for your airport Suspicious activity/challenge procedures TSA Recommended guidelines for General Aviation Airports Publication
Wildlife Mitigation Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Hazing techniques-pyrotechnics Habitat modification- cut grass, no food source Wildlife log Training with local FAR 139 airport Report all wildlife strikes http://wildlife.faa.gov/ Send in feathers/snarge Smithsonian Institution Feather Identification Lab E600, MRC 116 P.O. Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Advisory Circular- 150/5200-33B
S.N.A.R.G.E Supercharged Non-Aeronautical Repulsive Guts and Entrails
Communications
Driver Training Important to train all users- brochures Non-movement areas Movement areas (Towered airports) Surface incidents Runway incursions Keep records Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) Professional training opportunities (IET) Advisory Circular- 150/5210-20A
Construction Safety briefing with contractors before project start Check barricades Safety Areas Ruts, open ditches, equipment heights Proper markings, closure crosses Gate access Be available for questions Airport Website Advisory Circular- 150/5370-2F
Snow Removal Regulatory Requirements ACM AC 150/5200-30 Snow and Ice Control Plan NOTAMS
Snow Removal: Regulatory Requirements Part 139 Airports Prompt Snow Removal GA Airports No Specific Requirement Issue NOTAM Close Unsafe Surfaces Correct within a Reasonable Amount of Time What s Reasonable Depends On: Characteristics of the Snow Storm Capabilities of the Airport Needs of the Airport Users Annual Aircraft Operations *Clearance Time for 1 of Snow 40,000 or more 2 hours 10,000 but less than 40,000 3 hours 6,000 but less than 10,000 4 hours Less than 6,000 6 hours *General goal under ideal conditions for GA airports
Snow Removal: Operations Create Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP) Pre and Post Season Meeting with Stakeholders Airport Staff Snow Removal Provider (if other than airport) Airport Tenants FAA Air Traffic Control and Tech Ops (as applicable) Discuss general plan for snow removal operations, changes from last year, contact information, and stakeholder concerns
Snow Removal: Operations Airfield Clearing Priorities Primary Runway Taxiways Primary Ramp Areas Access Roads NAVAIDS Emergency Access Points
Snow Removal: Reporting Conditions Preferred way to report conditions will be through DDN NOTAM Manager which provides consistent information. You can still call briefer to give info if preferred. Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) Reference Draft AC 150/5200-30D
Snow Removal: Braking Action Pilot Reports Good Fair (Medium) Poor Nil Do not need to report these but good to know this info for trends. Braking action will be used in conjunction with Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) in the future for assessing surface conditions but you don t need to report numbers for each third of the runway as has happened in the past.
Emergency Preparedness ARFF at 139 airports If no ARFF, good to train local FD (familiarization, agreements, training) Close surfaces during emergency. Issue NOTAM if needed Assist responders- Train Staff in first aid, CPR, and AED Stay next to first responders control airport operations Keep public away. People inevitably want to help Keep a log of events Contact FSDO do not remove wreckage until released by FAA of NTSB Conduct thorough inspection before opening surface Advisory Circular 150/5200-31C
Emergency Preparedness Types of Emergencies Aircraft Accident Natural Disaster Bomb Threat HAZMAT Spill Structural Fire Utility Failure How to Prepare Airport Emergency Plan Emergency Responder Familiarization- Airport 101 Exercises/Tabletops Work with local Emergency Management
Emergency Preparedness Develop Airport Emergency Plan-Create based on your airport need Roles and Responsibilities Airport Firefighting Law Enforcement Emergency Medical Services Command and Control Communication Public Relations-Establish PIO (Public Information Officer-If not Airport Manager)
Environmental Be familiar with Environmental and Spill response plans Inspect drains and outfalls-record Information Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) UST (Underground storage tank) reporting requirements
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