USAFAI_13-204.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

HQ UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

ACADEMY INSTRUCTION 13-204

6 APRIL 2011

Space, Missile, Command, and Control

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AND BASE

FLYING PROCEDURES

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-

Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: 306 OSS/OSA

Supersedes: 306 FTG OI 13-201, 18 July

Certified by: 306 FTG/CC (Col

Christopher E. Plamp)

Pages: 84

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 11-2, Aircraft Rules and

Procedures and AFPD 13-2, Air Traffic, Airfield, Airspace and Range Management. This instruction also implements the provisions of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 24-301, Vehicle

Operations; AFI 10-1001, Civil Aircraft Landing Permits; AFI 10-1002, Agreements for Civil

Aircraft Use of Air Force Airfields; AFI 11-202V2, Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation

Program; AFI 11-208(I), Department of Defense Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) System;

AFI 11-209, Aerial Event Policy and Procedures; AFI 13-202, Overdue Aircraft; AFI 13-

204V1, Airfield Operations Career Field Development; AFI 13-204V2, Airfield Operations

Standardization and Evaluations; AFI 13-204V3, Airfield Operations Procedures and

Programs; AFI 13-207, Preventing and Resisting Aircraft Piracy (Hijacking); AFI 13-213, Airfield Management; and in the AFI 91 and 31 series; Air Education and Training Command

(AETC) Supplements, Technical Order (TO) 00-25-172, Ground Servicing of Aircraft and Static

Grounding/Bonding; Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), and other applicable Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) documents. This instruction is an installation publication that applies to all units assigned and attached to United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) including tenant units. This publication applies to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units. This instruction establishes policy for airfield operations and consolidates information pertinent to airfield operations, management, flight/ground operations and emergency procedures at USAFA. This instruction directs pilots and affected agencies on the techniques and procedures for the control of aircraft and overall operation of the airfield. The provisions contained herein are directive in nature; however, deviations are authorized in the interest of safety. If any 306th Flying Training

Group (FTG) regulations contradict information contained in this regulation, this instruction shall take precedence. All changes, additions and deletions are coordinated with the Airfield http://www.e-publishing.af.mil./

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Operations Flight Commander (AOF/CC) prior to formal change to the instruction. The 306th

Flying Training Group Commander (306 FTG/CC) may publish guidance memorandums as necessary to effect priority changes until a formal change is approved. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Send AF Forms 847 to

306 FTG Standardization/Evaluation (306 FTG/FTGV), 9206 Airfield Drive, Suite 1, USAFA, CO 80840. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Information Management System

(AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. See Attachment 1 for a glossary of references and supporting information.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

Chapter 1—AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 6

1.1. Location and Hours of Operation for USAFA Airfields

1.2. Airfield Supervision

1.3. Airfield Security

1.4. Noise Complaint Referrals

1.5. Refueling Restrictions

1.6. Fire and Rescue Support

1.7. Dropped Objects

1.8. 10 CES Support Procedures

1.9. Snow Removal Operations

1.10. Lightning Procedures

1.11. Airfield Operations Board (AOB) and Controlled Movement Area Violation Working

Group (CMAVWG)

Table 1.1. AOB/CMAVWG Members

1.12. Airfield/Airspace Waivers

1.13. Airfield Smoking Policy

1.14. Photography on the Airfield

1.15. Jogging and Other Recreational Activity on the Airfield

1.16. Pets on the Airfield

1.17. Wear of Hats

1.18. Non-Applicable Items

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1.19. Non-Standard Airfield Markings

Chapter 2—USAFA AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT 14

2.1. Airfield Operational Status

2.2. Forwarding Flight Data

2.3. Flight Plans

2.4. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Procedures

2.5. Performing Airfield Inspections

2.6. Closing and Opening Runways

2.7. Relay of Airfield Information

2.8. Inclement Weather Procedures

2.9. Distinguished Visitor (DV) Procedures

2.10. Use of Academy Airfield by Civil and Transient Aircraft

2.11. Transient Aircraft/Prior Permission Required Procedures

2.12. Runway Surface Condition and Runway Condition Reading (RSC/RCR)

2.13. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)

2.14. Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Accounts and Distribution

2.15. Airfield Drivers Program

2.16. Foreign Object Damage (FOD)

2.17. Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

2.18. Airfield Vehicle Call Signs

2.19. Bird Watch Conditions (BWC)

2.20. Airfield Maintenance

Chapter 3—AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATIONS 20

3.1. Air Traffic Control Facilities

3.2. Local Frequencies

Table 3.1. Local Frequencies

3.3. Operational Procedures

3.4. Traffic Pattern Procedures

3.5. Aircraft Holding

3.6. Reduced Same Runway Separation (RSRS)

3.7. Parachute Operations

3.8. Intersection Departures

3.9. Opposite Direction Traffic

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3.10. Cooperative Weather Watch Program (COOPWX)

3.11. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Program

Chapter 4—EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 34

4.1. General

4.2. Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS)

4.3. Secondary Crash Net (SCN)

4.4. ATC Response to Emergencies

4.5. Response to Emergencies

4.6. Ground Response to Emergencies

4.7. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Signals

4.8. ATC/AMOPS Evacuation Procedures

4.9. Alternate Control Tower Services

4.10. Antitheft and Antihijack Procedures

4.11. Aircraft Mishap Response Procedures

4.12. Dangerous Cargo Area

4.13. Controlled Bailout Areas

Chapter 5—GROUND OPERATIONS 41

5.1. Aircraft Parking Plan

5.2. Personnel, Aircraft, and Vehicles in the Controlled Movement Area (CMA)

5.3. Towing Operations

5.4. Aircraft Taxiing Requirements/Routes

5.5. Procedures for Movement on or Across Runways

5.6. Aircraft Engine Starts/Run-Ups

Chapter 6—SPECIAL OPERATIONS 46

6.1. Helicopter Operations

6.2. Hazardous Cargo, Arm/De-arm, Hydrazine and Hot Armament

6.3. Night Parachuting Operations

6.4. Special Events/Flyovers

6.5. Bullseye Operations

6.6. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Chapter 7—306 FTGA AND SOF DUTIES 49

7.1. Duties and Responsibilities

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7.2. FTGA Procedures

7.3. Prescribed and Adopted Forms

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 51

Attachment 2—AIRFIELD CALL SIGN LISTING 58

Attachment 3—AIRFIELD DIAGRAM –KAFF 59

Attachment 4—ALTERNATE CONTROL TOWER VISUAL/RADIO BLIND SPOTS 60

Attachment 5—ALTERNATE SAILPLANE LANDING AREAS 61

Attachment 6—BULLSEYE AUXILIARY AIRFIELD 62

Attachment 7—USAFA CLASS D AREA 63

Attachment 8—USAFA LOCAL FLYING AREAS 64

Attachment 9—1FTS LOCAL FLYING AREAS 65

Attachment 10—SIMULATED FORCED LANDING (SFL) PATTERNS 66

Attachment 11—PARACHUTING AIRSPACE 67

Attachment 12—RPA/UAS AIRSPACE 68

Attachment 13—AERO CLUB OPERATIONS 70

Attachment 14—NON-STANDARD AIRFIELD MARKINGS 73

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Chapter 1

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS

1.1. Location and Hours of Operation for USAFA Airfields. 306 FTG flying operations occur in three locations: USAFA Airfield (KAFF) (Attachment 3), Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield

(ICAO ID CO90) (Attachment 6), and Aardvark for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned

Aerial System (UAS). Bullseye can be used for flying activity as published in the Visual Flight

Rules (VFR) Supplement unless a notice to airmen (NOTAM) states otherwise. All runways located at KAFF are established landing surfaces and are continually inspected and maintained.

The primary landing area for gliders at KAFF is the 4,500 foot by 500 foot grass strip immediately west of Runway 34L/16R, including the Alternate Sailplane Landing Areas A, B, C, and D (Attachment 5).

1.1.1. Academy Tower and Class D airspace (Attachment 7) shall be opened as published in the VFR Supplement unless a NOTAM states otherwise. KAFF Class D airspace is normally divided into two sectors, on the east to support Academy Powered Flight Programs (PFP) and on the west to support glider and parachute operations. The dividing line is a north to south line established by the tower midfield access road.

1.1.2. Locally assigned aircraft are authorized to use Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield

(Attachment 6). Other organizations requesting the use of Bullseye Airfield must submit their request through Airfield Management Operations (AMOPS) and must be approved by the 306 FTG/CC. 306 FTG units will schedule use of Bullseye Airfield via the weekly airfield schedule. 306 FTG units shall ensure fire support is in place prior to using Bullseye and will notify them when flying is complete.

1.1.3. AMOPS, with the concurrence of the 306 FTG Supervisor of Flying (SOF), will coordinate on airfield opening and closing in accordance with local operating instructions and checklists. AMOPS shall coordinate airfield openings and closures with Academy

Tower and advise other support facilities (Weather, etc.) when the airfield opens and closes.

Airfield support facilities personnel will not be released until all flight activities have ceased for the day (exception: USAFA Aero Club).

1.1.4. All rocket launches, RPA/UAS and radio-controlled aircraft within USAFA boundaries shall be coordinated through Airspace Management (333-4617/333-0595) regardless of the altitude.

1.2. Airfield Supervision. Primary command and supervision of airfield operations are the responsibility of the 306th Flying Training Group Available (FTGA) as outlined in Chapter 7 of this instruction. AMOPS is the staff point of contact for the FTGA. The 306 FTG SOF, 94th

Flying Training Squadron (FTS) Operations Supervisor (Ops Sup), 98 FTS Ops Sup, 557 FTS

Ops Sup, and the Aero Club/Academy Flight Training Center (AFTC) SOF are the operational points of contact for resolving conflicts between the flying organizations and airfield support agencies.

1.3. Airfield Security. The following procedures establish security measures to be followed by personnel working within USAFA Airfield.

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1.3.1. The USAFA Airfield is a Controlled Area. Visitors to the USAFA Airfield must report directly to the agency they are visiting or to AMOPS. Visitors to

Soaring/Parachuting/Powered Flight Operations must report to the 94 FTS Operations Center in the South end of Building 9211, the 98 FTS Operations Center located in the North end of

Building 9201, or the 557 FTS Operations Desk located in the west side of Building 9207 respectively. Visitors shall be escorted at all times by the host unit and personnel familiar with airfield operations while they are within controlled areas. The controlled area is marked by ―Controlled Area‖ signs placed around the airfield. Personnel authorized in the controlled area will have a blue ―AF‖ on their proximity card. An ―AF‖ on the proximity cards does not authorize the individual to drive on the airfield. To drive on the airfield requires an AF Form

483, Certificate of Competency, issued by USAFA AMOPS in addition to the ―AF.‖

1.3.2. Keys to buildings and combinations to gate locks will be issued only to people with an operational requirement. Keys will be issued using AF Form 1297, Temporary Issue Receipt, or similar control logs monitored by the building custodians.

1.3.3. AMOPS personnel will inform 10th Security Forces Squadron (10 SFS), at 333-2000, when the airfield is closed for the day. Only Security Forces (SF) personnel with a valid AF

Form 483 will provide patrol coverage of USAFA Airfield when the airfield is closed. All agencies on the airfield shall ensure their buildings and areas are secured at the end of each duty day. AMOPS will ensure all gates are secure at the end of flying activities.

1.3.4. Personnel working within the confines of the airfield are required to have a government identification card in their possession and a proximity card with an ―AF‖ designation.

1.3.5. Unauthorized Personnel on Airfield.

1.3.5.1. All unauthorized personnel on the premises are subject to apprehension or detention. If suspected unauthorized personnel are seen on the airfield, advise AMOPS who will investigate and notify SF if required. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) are not allowed on the airfield without a POV pass (exception: personnel may drive their POVs to and from the parking lots adjacent to the control tower via the midfield access road).

Any POV observed on the airfield will be considered unauthorized until it is verified that the vehicle has a POV pass (see the Airfield Driving Instruction for additional information on POV passes).

1.3.5.2. Monitor suspected unauthorized persons until AMOPS or SF personnel arrive and, if needed, verbally challenge and escort the suspected individuals away from aircraft, vehicles and Controlled Movement Areas (CMA). If necessary, initiate appropriate antitheft and antihijack procedures. (See paragraph 4.10.)

1.3.6. Building 9231, the control tower, is designated a controlled area.

1.3.6.1. Commanders, tower, radio maintenance SOF, and Soaring Control Officer

(SCO) personnel may have cipher lock codes. Cadets must use established entry procedures each time to ensure the SCO is ready for cadet position changes. Tours and impromptu visits by unit members must be coordinated with Air Traffic Control (ATC) to ensure noninterference with tower operations.

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1.3.6.2. The ATC supervisor on duty is responsible for overall building security decisions. The 94 FTS Ops Sup is responsible for securing the simulator room and external doors used by cadets on the north and west side of the building.

1.4. Noise Complaint Referrals. Noise complaints will be referred to the USAFA Public

Affairs Community Relations Office (333-7746).

1.5. Refueling Restrictions. Aircraft refueling restrictions will, as a minimum, be conducted

IAW Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD) 91-38, Hydrocarbon

Fuels - General, and TO 00-25-172.

1.5.1. At USAFA Airfield:

1.5.1.1. All aircraft parking spots and the isolation pad are considered aircraft refueling pits. In addition, a location on the 94 FTS midfield apron (at the north end), is painted with white boxes to identify aircraft and refueling vehicle parking spots. This location is also designated as a refueling pit. Aero Club aircraft utilize the refueling tank adjacent to the transient ramp. Aircraft being refueled shall be chocked at all times.

1.5.1.2. When the wind reaches 25 knots observed (gusts or steady state), aircraft shall be tied down while refueling. Aero Club aircraft are exempt, as there are no tie-down anchors located at the USAFA Aero Club refueling tank. When high winds are considered dangerous (30 knots or higher) or thunderstorms/lightning are within a five nautical-mile radius, refueling operations shall be suspended on aircraft not fully enclosed within a hangar.

1.5.1.3. If a controller or SOF observes refueling in progress with winds out of limits, they shall notify AMOPS.

1.5.1.4. When lightning is within 10 nautical miles (NM) of the airport, AMOPS will notify refuelers.

1.5.1.5. When lightning is within 5 NM of the airport, AMOPS will direct refuelers to cease operations and alert workers to seek cover.

1.5.1.6. All refueling operations will stop when pedestrians, vehicles or taxiing aircraft penetrate the 50-foot clear radius of the aircraft being refueled.

1.6. Fire and Rescue Support. The 10th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight

(10 CES/CEF) is responsible for the fire fighting and rescue coverage of the KAFF and Bullseye during normal operations. If 10 CES/CEF fire-fighting/rescue capabilities are reduced to the point where adequate coverage of these airfields is no longer possible, the following procedures will apply:

1.6.1. 10 CES/CEF will notify AMOPS (or Aero Club when the airfield is closed) that fire-fighting/rescue capability is reduced at KAFF or Bullseye. AMOPS shall notify the 306 FTG

SOF. Additionally:

1.6.1.1. Departures will not be authorized.

1.6.1.2. Landings will be limited to full stops only.

1.6.1.3. Emergency aircraft should be advised of reduced fire-fighting/rescue support.

1.6.2. The 306 FTGA has waiver authority for paragraph 1.6.1. restrictions.

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1.7. Dropped Objects. Items dropped onto the airfield, including cut-away parachutes and helmets, will require an AETC Form 435, Mishap Data Worksheet, from the organization responsible for the item. Wind Drift Indicators (WDI), Soaring Drop Competition Packages, and

Cadet Competition Flying Team (CCFT) Practice Message Drop Packages are exempt from this requirement unless they create a hazard. To the maximum extent possible, units that drop WDI, CCFT, etc., should remove these items from the airfield, as they are a foreign object damage

(FOD) hazard. The following procedures will apply:

1.7.1. WDIs in CMA - Pilot/Jump Master informs the Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO) of location. DZCO passes location to AMOPS. AMOPS will remove WDI from airfield.

1.7.2. WDIs in DZ - Pilot/Jump Master informs DZCO of location. DZCO sends 98 FTS representative to retrieve WDI.

1.7.3. WDIs on non-CMA/Other locations - Pilot Jump Master informs DZCO of location.

DZCO sends 98 FTS representative to retrieve WDI.

1.8. 10 CES Support Procedures. All work on the airfield will be coordinated through

AMOPS. AMOPS shall be informed of all work orders and projects submitted by flying squadrons/support facilities within the airfield environment.

1.8.1. 10 CES work order support, service calls, and equipment maintenance responsibilities are done IAW AFI 32-1001, Operations Management.

1.8.2. Scheduled power and other utility interruptions must be coordinated through AMOPS.

AMOPS will disseminate this information to affected airfield agencies.

1.8.3. 10 CES personnel will be familiar with the following procedures prior to performing routine or emergency maintenance within the boundaries of the airfield:

1.8.3.1. 10 CES personnel shall coordinate with AMOPS prior to starting maintenance on the airfield. Vehicle traffic to the midfield area shall use the access road between the runways.

1.8.3.2. Maintenance personnel that need to work within the CMA shall maintain radio contact with Academy Ground/Skytrain. If maintenance personnel do not have a valid

USAFA Airfield Driver's License or do not speak English, the agency responsible for the maintenance shall provide an English-speaking escort. The escort must possess a current

USAFA Airfield Driver's License. AMOPS will escort maintenance personnel as a last resort or when safety dictates.

1.8.3.3. When the airfield is closed, maintenance personnel shall contact the Fire Dept at

333-2051 before crossing any runways. AMOPS will issue a NOTAM for all maintenance activity conducted while the airfield is closed.

1.9. Snow Removal Operations. The USAFA Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan govern snow removal operations for KAFF.

1.9.1. No aircraft are to be positioned on any ramp, taxiway, or runway while snow removal operations are in progress unless approved by/coordinated with AMOPS.

1.9.2. Based on the flying schedule, the 306 FTG SOF will advise AMOPS which side of the airfield (east or west) should be cleared first. AMOPS will, in-turn, coordinate with the snow removal supervisor.

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1.9.3. Road conditions permitting, AMOPS personnel will make every effort to be at their duty stations NLT one hour prior to published airfield opening. This includes periods when conditions on the airfield will not support VFR flying operations. In addition, all deviations from scheduled airfield hours shall be published via NOTAM in a timely manner.

1.9.4. If the forecasted weather condition materializes, AMOPS will coordinate a plan of action through the 306 OSS chain of command. AMOPS personnel are considered ―mission essential,‖ and will make every effort to report for duty. However, there may be times when it is unsafe for them to travel to the Airfield Management Operations Center. In this case, they will immediately contact the Airfield Manager, who will determine the appropriate course of action.

1.9.5. If the forecasted weather condition does not materialize, operations will commence as scheduled.

1.9.6. All requested changes to the snow removal priorities must be through the 306 FTG

SOF. Do not contact snow removal personnel directly with requests for changes to the snow removal priorities. AMOPS will only consider priority changes from the 306 FTG SOF.

Flying units should not make information and/or change requests to AMOPS, but utilize the

306 FTG SOF as their POC.

1.9.7. AMOPS determines the need for and directs snow removal operations and will:

1.9.7.1. Coordinate with 10 CES on any changes to the USAFA Snow Removal and Ice

Control Plan.

1.9.7.2. Make contact with the snow removal supervisor prior to opening the airfield, providing him/her with a radio to allow for two-way radio communication between ATC, AMOPS, and the supervisor.

1.9.7.3. Brief the snow removal supervisor that snow removal crews needing to work on any portion of an open CMA must have a valid USAFA Airfield Driver’s License and in possession of radio capable of direct two-way communication with the tower or be escorted by AMOPS. Ensure snow removal crews work within the confines of closed movement areas if these requirements are not met or they are unescorted. Ensure the supervisor is aware of areas that are closed/open and snow removal priorities that may have changed based on the day’s flying schedule.

1.9.7.4. Notify ATC and the 306 FTG SOF of portions of the airfield that will be closed for snow removal and any airfield hazards due to snow or ice.

1.9.7.5. Restrict other vehicles, personnel, and aircraft from entering areas where snow removal operations are being conducted. Aircraft must remain in hangars until snow removal on their respective ramps is complete and AMOPS has conducted an inspection of the ramp. Squadrons should contact 306 FTG SOF prior to towing aircraft onto ramps where snow removal appears complete. In accordance with (IAW) the contract for the

Base Support Contractor, aircraft must not be on the ramp during snow removal operations.

1.9.7.6. Conduct a runway condition reading (RCR) IAW paragraph 2.12.

1.9.7.7. Coordinate with the 306 FTG SOF to determine if additional snow removal is required to meet the units’ operational requirements.

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1.9.7.8. Train snow removal personnel to sign out a radio and contact AMOPS before removal efforts begin.

1.9.7.9. Interact directly with the FTGA, 306 FTG SOF and 306 OSS leadership concerning snow removal operations. All questions regarding the snow removal effort will be directed to the 306 FTG SOF. Squadron schedulers and leadership are encouraged to obtain the latest airfield information from the FTGA or the 306 FTG SOF and not contact AMOPS directly.

1.9.7.10. Coordinate with the 306 FTG SOF and record subsequent SOF tour changeover(s).

1.9.7.11. Coordinate with the 306 FTG SOF to determine the units’ ability to conduct flight and ground operations based on published RCR reading. Provide an airfield tour as requested by the 306 FTG SOF to determine if additional snow removal is required to meet the group’s operational requirements prior to conducting flight operations.

1.9.7.12. Notify the 306 FTG SOF of updated RCR conditions.

1.9.8. ATC shall provide RCR information to aircraft and include it in Automatic Terminal

Information Service (ATIS) broadcasts as updates are received. ATC will advise AMOPS of any potential problems relating to snow removal and assist AMOPS by restricting other vehicles and personnel from areas where snow removal operations are in progress.

1.10. Lightning Procedures. If lightning is reported, the following applies:

1.10.1. Cumulonimbus observed within 15 miles (Potential for Lightning). The tower supervisor shall coordinate with the 306 FTG SOF to determine an appropriate course of action (continued operations, divert, weather recall, etc.).

1.10.2. Lightning within 10 miles. Landings and takeoffs from the airport shall be terminated unless operations are allowed to continue by the FTGA. Flight/Parachuting operations with lightning within 10 miles of the airfield require FTGA approval.

1.10.3. Lightning within 5 miles. All personnel will seek cover and flight line operations, landings, and takeoffs shall cease unless otherwise directed by the FTGA. AMOPS will advise contractors working on the airfield, but the decision for contractors to seek cover or depart the airfield rests solely with on-site contractor supervisor.

1.10.4. The tower supervisor will coordinate with the 306 FTG SOF for actions to be taken when lightning is within 15 miles of the airport. Regardless, ATC service or clearances will not be denied if pilots elect to land. The 306 FTG SOF/Pilot-in-command will determine ground-handling requirements after landing and advise ATC.

1.11. Airfield Operations Board (AOB) and Controlled Movement Area Violation

Working Group (CMAVWG). The AOB will convene at least once per quarter. The

CMAVWG will be coordinated by 306 FTG/SE and convene annually or as directed by the

306 FTG/CC. IAW AFI 13-204, the AOB is comprised of the members listed below.

CMAVWG members are listed with an ―>.‖ UADPMs are invited and encouraged to attend the

CMAVWG meetings in order to provide cross flow information concerning CMAVs. The

CMAVWG and UADPMs will work together to provide lessons learned and recommended corrective action. CMAVWG meeting minutes will be incorporated in the AOB minutes.

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Table 1.1. AOB/CMAVWG Members.

> Commander, 306th Flying Training Group 306 FTG/CC (Chairperson) or

Deputy Commander (CD)

> Commander, 306th Operations Support Squadron 306 OSS/CC or Director of

Operations (DO)

Commander, 1st Flying Training Squadron 1 FTS/CC

> Commander, 557th Flying Training Squadron 557 FTS/CC or Representative

> Commander, 94th Flying Training Squadron 94 FTS/CC or Representative

> Commander, 98th Flying Training Squadron 98 FTS/CC or Representative

> Commander, 70th Flying Training Squadron 70 FTS/CC or Representative

> Director, 10th Communications Squadron (CS) 10 CS/CL or Representative

> Commander, 10th Security Forces Squadron 10 SFS/CC or Representative

> Commander, 10th Civil Engineer Squadron 10 CES/CC or Representative

> Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOF/CC) 306 OSS/OSA

> Airfield Manager (AFM), Deputy Airfield Manager 306 OSS/OSAA

> Tower Chief Controller (CCTLR) 306 OSS/OSAT

Airspace Manager 306 OSS/OSOA

306th Flying Training Group Standardization/Evaluation 306 FTG/FTGV

> 306th Flying Training Group Flight Safety Officer 306 FTG/SEF

10th Civil Engineer Community Planner 10 CES/CEV

Weather Contractor 306 OSS/OSW

> AFTC Manager (Aero Club) AFTC Manager or Representative

Federal Aviation Administration COS ATCT, Pueblo ATCT

> DOSS Aviation DOSS

1.11.1. The following AOB items require annual review:

1.11.1.1. Applicable Base Instructions, Letters of Agreement, and Operation Letters.

1.11.1.2. Operation Plan (OPLAN) Taskings, Airspace, and ATC/Flying Procedures.

1.11.1.3. Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), AFI 32-7063, Air Installation

Compatible Use Zone Program.

1.11.1.4. Alternate ATC capability procedures.

1.11.1.5. Annual Airfield Waiver Package.

1.11.1.6. Local aircraft priority procedures.

1.11.1.7. Parking Plan.

1.11.2. The following CMAVWG items require quarterly review: CMAVs resulting in an

AF Form 651, Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR), AF Form 457, USAF Hazard Report, or USAFA Form 49, Supervisor’s Report of Mishap.

1.12. Airfield/Airspace Waivers.

1.12.1. For information on airfield waivers contact AMOPS at 333-2526/2367.

1.12.2. For information on airspace waivers refer to AFI 13-201, Airspace Management.

Questions can be directed to 306 OSS/OSOA, Airspace Management, at 333-4617.

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1.12.3. All 306 FTG waivers are maintained by 306 FTG/FTGV and are available on the

306 FTG Stan/Eval Community of Practice https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/docman/DOCMain.asp?Tab=0 &FolderID=OO-OP-AE-

53-24-1&Filter=OO-OP-AE-53.

1.13. Airfield Smoking Policy. Smoking is not permitted within the airfield environment except for locations authorized by 306 FTG/CC. Smoking areas are designated with the appropriate signs.

1.14. Photography on the Airfield. There are no photography restrictions on the airfield.

However, all personnel within the controlled area must have a proximity badge with ―AF‖ on it.

1.15. Jogging and Other Recreational Activity on the Airfield. Jogging on the airfield is prohibited (except for Airfield Drive, Talon Drive and 98 FTS Physical Training activities in the parachute drop zone) unless approved by AMOPS. The USAFA Airfield is a controlled area.

The airfield and its perimeter roads shall not be used for recreational purposes (flying remote controlled aircraft, use as a golfing driving range, etc.).

1.16. Pets on the Airfield. Pets are prohibited on the airfield during flight and parachuting operations. When the airfield is closed, IAW USAFAI 32-7001, Natural Resources on the USAF

Academy, pets must be kept on a physical leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in the work centers in airfield facilities.

1.17. Wear of Hats. The USAFA flight line is a no hat, no salute area. Other designated no hat, no salute areas on the airfield are located in the recreational area between Buildings 9206 and 9207, the west side of Building 9201, and the north side of Building 9203.

1.18. Non-Applicable Items. The following mandatory AFI 13-204 items do not apply to

USAFA: Airfield Lighting Systems, Permanently Closed/Unusable Portions of the Airfield, Aircraft Arresting Systems, Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS), Preventative Maintenance

Inspections, Arm/De-Arm Areas, Drag Chute Jettison Areas, Noise Abatement Procedures, Protecting Precision Approach Critical Areas, Restricted/Classified Areas on the Airfield, Functional Flight Check, all Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Procedures, External Stores

Jettison/Bailout Area Procedures, Fuel Dumping, Emergency Arresting/Barrier Gear Procedures, Hung Ordnance Procedures, Arriving Air Evacuation Notification and Response Procedures, Standard Climb-Out Instructions, Missed Approach Procedures, Civil Aircraft Operations, and

Civil Use of Military NAVAIDs.

1.19. Non-Standard Airfield Markings. IAW AFI 32-1042, Standards for Marking Airfields, paragraph 8.3., ―The installation commander may authorize additional airfield markings.‖ Non-standard markings must be approved by the MAJCOM/DO, publicized and must not interfere with standard runway markings. Attachment 14 is a listing of approved non-standard USAFA airfield markings that the AFM has identified to be precautions for safety. Attachment 14 provides a pictorial display of approved USAFA non-standard airfield markings.

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Chapter 2

USAFA AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT

2.1. Airfield Operational Status. The USAFA Airfield Management is the focal point for dissemination of all NOTAM information. Base agencies shall coordinate requests for runway and taxiway closures (i.e., construction, snow removal, etc.) with AMOPS prior to conducting any activity. Activities approved by 306 FTG/CC/CD will be disseminated to affected airfield units. The 306 FTG/CC/CD or designated representative is the approval authority for airfield operations during other than published hours. AMOPS will be staffed one hour prior to sunrise unless otherwise approved by the AOF/CC.

2.2. Forwarding Flight Data.

2.2.1. AMOPS and ATC will exchange flight plan information on any 306 FTG or Aero

Club crosscountry sorties and transient aircraft. The following flight plan information will be relayed:

2.2.1.1. AMOPS will pass departure/arrival information concerning transient and crosscountry aircraft to Denver Flight Service Station (FSS) as necessary.

2.2.1.2. ATC shall relay arrival/departure information on crosscountry, medical evacuation, and transient aircraft to AMOPS. ATC shall also relay initial arrival and final departure for the day information for UV-18s.

2.2.2. Pilots filing IFR flight plans should plan to depart VFR and obtain an IFR clearance from Colorado Springs Approach Control once airborne. ATC may relay IFR clearances to aircraft.

2.3. Flight Plans. All aircraft departing a USAF Installation must file a DD Form 175, Military

Flight Plan, for domestic flights and ICAO 1801, International Flight Plan, for International flights outside the continental United States. Those flights destined to Honolulu, Alaska, San

Juan Domestic Control Areas and Canada may use a DD Form 175 IAW General Planning.

Note: The FAA Form 7233-1, Flight Plan, is not used at the USAFA airfield.

2.3.1. For local area flights that depart and terminate at the home or auxiliary field, aircrews may also use AF Form 4290, Unplanned Supersonic Flight Activity Log; or an overprinted

DD Form 175 IAW the AETC Supplement to AFI 11-202V3. Aircrews may also use a locally approved form or procedure that meets the minimum flight plan information requirements for the type of flight being planned and has been coordinated with AMOPS.

2.3.2. 306 FTG units use local flight plan forms and are responsible for control/flight following of their aircraft.

2.3.3. Aero Club flight plans will be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in

Attachment 13.

2.3.4. 94 FTS sailplanes/glider aircraft that depart the Academy airfield under tow operations will be flight followed by the SCO from takeoff to landing. The SCO is solely responsible for tracking all sailplane/glider tow aircraft operations to ensure safe/timely arrival at off-USAFA locations. Sailplane/glider tow aircraft operation flight plans and/or tracking forms will be maintained by the 94 FTS.

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2.3.4.1. The USAFA Fire Department (FD) personnel performing Bullseye emergency/crash response duties are authorized to conduct periodic tours/examinations/familiarization of the Bullseye airfield by personnel not trained to conduct airfield inspections/checks. The purpose is to ensure FD emergency/crash response can be accomplished safely and without delay. FD personnel may disperse any antelope found on the airfield and to reduce airfield hazards (i.e., no sinkhole has appeared in the runway, no dead animals on the runway, no obvious FOD hazard, etc.)

that they deem necessary to accomplish their duties. FD personnel will call AMOPS daily when these have been completed, AMOPS will annotate all FD findings in the

AMOPS events log (including FD arrival/departure from Bullseye).

2.3.4.2. Only FD personnel who have completed specified (see AFI 13-204V3, paragraph 17.2.1.) AMOPS training (documented in their individual training record) are allowed to accomplish an airfield check prior to flying at Bullseye.

2.4. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Procedures. Procedures for initiating and relaying NOTAM information are in AFI 11-208(I). Responsibilities for local initiation and relay of NOTAM information are provided in AFI 11-208(I) and this instruction.

2.4.1. Academy Tower is designated as the NOTAM monitor facility.

2.4.2. AMOPS will advise Academy Tower, Denver FSS, FTGA, 306 FTG SOF, and any additional organization applicable of all published NOTAMS.

2.4.3. AMOPS will coordinate with Academy Tower prior to issuing a NOTAM that closes a runway, taxiway, the Sailplane Landing Area (SPLA), or the parachute drop zone (DZ).

2.4.4. Aircraft with an approved/valid uncontrolled operations waiver can fly uncontrolled at

USAFA or Bullseye. Uncontrolled periods are when the ATC and AMOPS are not present because it is outside published operating hours or a NOTAM has been submitted closing the airfield. A NOTAM closing the airfield does not prohibit uncontrolled operations. However, uncontrolled operations will adhere to/comply with all other published NOTAM restrictions.

2.5. Performing Airfield Inspections. This section prescribes procedures for the performance of daily airfield inspections at the USAFA primary airfield and monthly inspections of the auxiliary airfields.

2.5.1. Airfield Inspections/Checks: All airfield inspections and checks will be entered in the

AF Form 3616, Daily Record of Facility Operation, and locally developed Bird/Wildlife

Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) form.

2.5.2. Airfield Inspections: The USAFA main airfield inspection will be accomplished daily, starting no earlier than 15 minutes before sunrise and no later than 15 minutes after sunset. The inspector will accomplish all areas on the daily airfield inspection/check checklist. Additional airfield inspections will be conducted and documented with representatives from 10 CES and Safety before and after completion of any major runway/taxiway/apron construction, changes or additions to the flying mission, or changes affecting existing aircraft parking/taxi procedures with an emphasis on ―waiver impact‖ of affected areas. A joint airfield inspection is performed monthly at the main airfield and quarterly at the auxiliary airfield. The inspection team will be given reasonable priority to complete this inspection.

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2.5.3. USAFA Main Airfield Checks: An airfield check shall be accomplished before the start of flying (the daily airfield inspection may be done in lieu of this check) and additional checks will be accomplished as required to support emergencies, runway surface condition

(RSC)/ runway condition reading (RCR) determination, FOD checks, BASH determination, construction areas, and for hazards to flying operations. When rapidly changing conditions exist, the RSC/RCR checks will be conducted more frequently. The person conducting the check will annotate the areas checked on the inspection form. Personnel other than AMOPS authorized to examine the airfield are:

2.5.3.1. 306 FTG Flight Safety Personnel.

2.5.3.2. Aero Club SOF during uncontrolled operations.

2.5.3.3. Agencies as declared in a letter of procedure.

2.5.4. Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield Inspections/Checks. At a minimum, USAF Academy

Auxiliary Airfield (Bullseye) will be inspected monthly. AMOPS personnel performing these inspections will utilize the Bullseye Airfield Inspection Checklist when performing the inspection. Personnel performing inspections must be trained and certified to perform inspections. As a minimum, an airfield check of active landing surfaces will be conducted prior to the start of flying operations. Personnel performing airfield checks must be certified in their training record.

2.5.4.1. Responsibilities for conducting prior to flying airfield checks at Bullseye may be delegated to non-airfield operations personnel (FD and SOF) after completing specified

(see AFI 13-204V3, paragraph 17.2.1.) AMOPS training.

2.5.5. AMOPS shall note discrepancies during the airfield inspection; report the discrepancies to the appropriate agency responsible for repairs; notify airfield users of the discrepancy; and/or submit a work order request on the appropriate discrepancy log.

2.5.6. Airfield Checks during Construction. Airfield Management must inspect construction areas to ensure that a high level of safety is maintained. Airfield Management is required to check sitting barricades, construction lights, equipment parking, stockpiled materials, debris, and foreign objects. Airfield Management will conduct construction checks as needed to ensure construction sites are safe and added safety measures are being implemented. All discrepancies will be reported to the AFM and logged in the events log.

2.5.7. Sailplane Landing Area. AFI 13-204, Volume 3, states that AMOPS must inspect pavement areas for conditions that could impair safe aircraft operations. Although the SPLA is not pavement, the requirement for inspections still applies. When conducting morning inspections/checks, AMOPS will check the SPLA for Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard

(BASH), FOD, grass height and erosion. All discrepancies will be reported to the AFM and logged in the events log.

2.6. Closing and Opening Runways. AMOPS has the authority to close portions of the airfield. AMOPS will normally close a runway, SPLA, or Parachute DZ when maintenance or hazards exist on or near that runway or zone. AMOPS will coordinate with Academy Tower prior to closing a runway, taxiway, SPLA or parachute DZ. AMOPS will accept inputs from the

306 FTG SOF/FTGA when determining the status of runways and zones.

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2.6.1. When a runway/SLPA/Parachute DZ is closed AMOPS will notify the FTGA, 306

FTG SOF, and other affected agencies, provide an estimated opening time, and issue a

NOTAM as appropriate.

2.6.1.1. Depending on the reasoning to close runways/SPLA/Parachute DZ, it may/may not be appropriate to maintain the CMA status of the closed area. If the CMA status is also being removed to allow non-ATC approved vehicle operations, the NOTAM closing the area must also state the area involved is ―temporarily removed from the CMA.‖

2.6.2. Notify the FTGA, 306 FTG SOF, and affected agencies when the runway is reopened.

AMOPS will cancel appropriate NOTAMs when the runway is reopened.

2.7. Relay of Airfield Information. To ensure current airfield information is available to all airfield users, AMOPS will keep the Airfield Status Display current. Additionally, AMOPS will:

2.7.1. Make appropriate notifications IAW local Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC) whenever there is a change in runway condition, field condition, bird/wildlife watch condition, aerodrome facilities conditions, construction activity, or obstructions in close proximity to or on the runways or taxiways. Notify the FD when necessary.

2.7.2. Call ATC to coordinate vehicles, personnel, or equipment operations on or near the runways or taxiways.

2.8. Inclement Weather Procedures. In the event local flying activities stop due to inclement weather, individual squadron operations supervisors will notify the 306 FTG SOF of their squadron’s decision to cancel flying operations for the remainder of the day. The 306 FTG SOF may also cancel 306 FTG flying. Upon notification from the 306 FTG SOF, AMOPS will notify

USAFA Weather, Fire Station 3, Command Post and ATC via telephone when all operations have been canceled. A NOTAM is required to close USAFA Class D airspace during published flying hours.

2.9. Distinguished Visitor (DV) Procedures.

2.9.1. DV operations at the airfield are normally scheduled and coordinated by the Director of Protocol through the 306 FTG/CC.

2.9.2. When AMOPS is required to arrange for DV operations, AMOPS will contact Fire

Station 3, Security Forces, USAFA Hospital (if required), 10th Air Base Wing Command

Post (10 ABW/CP) and the control tower. Requested support will be in place 15-minutes prior to the scheduled arrival/departure of the DV.

2.9.3. For no-notice/unscheduled DV arrivals, AMOPS will immediately notify the FTGA and the 10 ABW/CP. The FTGA or designated representative will meet and greet all no-notice/ unscheduled DV arrivals.

2.9.4. ATC shall call AMOPS on any inbound DV aircraft as soon as possible after initial contact with the aircraft.

2.9.5. DV civilian aircraft must comply with all civil aircraft landing permit (CALP) requirements.

2.10. Use of Academy Airfield by Civil and Transient Aircraft.

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2.10.1. The USAFA airfield is for "Official Business Only" (OBO) and restricted to 306

FTG, Academy Aero Club and transient aircraft with a Prior Permission Required (PPR) number.

2.10.2. Transient aircraft that have not pre-coordinated flight requests are not authorized to conduct ―drop-in‖ touch-and-go or low approach training unless they have 306 FTG SOF or

FTGA approval. Airborne aircraft may request a PPR number through Academy Tower.

Requests will be forwarded to AMOPS.

2.10.3. Colorado State Patrol and US Forest Service aircraft are authorized to land IAW individual letters of agreement and understanding on file with AMOPS, but still require a

PPR number.

2.10.4. Other agencies requesting access to USAFA airfield will be considered IAW AFI 10-

1001.

2.10.5. Unauthorized/Unscheduled Landings/Airspace Entry. When a civil aircraft makes an unauthorized landing at the airfield, AFI 10-1001 and AFI 10-1002 apply. The following actions are required in the event of an unauthorized landing by nonlocally assigned aircraft:

2.10.5.1. AMOPS will notify the AOF/CC, FTGA, and Security Forces.

2.10.5.2. The AOF/CC, AFM, Assistant Airfield Manager (AAFM), or AMOM/NAMO determines the type of unauthorized landing IAW AFI 10-1001 and AFI 10-1002 and takes appropriate action as defined in the instruction.

2.10.6. Any aircraft not in compliance with CALP requirements are not authorized to land.

2.11. Transient Aircraft/Prior Permission Required Procedures.

2.11.1. All transient aircraft require a PPR number. AMOPS is the approval authority for

PPRs.

2.11.2. AMOPS will contact quality assurance (QA) when transient aircraft are scheduled.

2.11.3. AMOPS will brief the requestor on airfield restrictions prior to their arrival at

USAFA.

2.11.4. AMOPS shall coordinate the arrival and departure of transient aircraft with ATC and any affected flying units. All transient aircrews planning multiple sorties from USAFA shall receive an airspace briefing prior to the first departure from USAFA

2.11.5. If transient aircraft are to remain overnight, SF will be notified.

2.11.6. The Academy Flight Training Center is responsible for coordinating requirements for the USAFA Aero Club owned/operated aircraft.

2.12. Runway Surface Condition and Runway Condition Reading (RSC/RCR). AMOPS is responsible for complying with AFI 13-204V3 and TO 33-1-23, Equipment and Procedures for

Obtaining Runway Condition Readings, for reading and relaying RSC and RCR.

2.12.1. AMOPS will conduct an RCR only after snow/ice removal operations are complete.

Follow-up RCRs will be taken, as needed, until the airfield is suitable for operations/opened or when requested by the 306 FTG SOF. RCR readings are not required during snowfall or

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prior to snow removal. RCRs will be performed on taxiways and ramps at the request of the

306 FTG SOF.

2.12.2. AMOPS shall relay RSC and RCR data to Academy Tower, 306 FTG SOF, and the

10 ABW/CP. AMOPS will post all pertinent RCR conditions for the airfield on the airfield status display.

2.13. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH). The USAFA BASH program is outlined in

USAFA Plan 91-212, USAFA Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH). The BASH program is designed to detect, report, and control birds and stray wildlife that enter KAFF and Bullseye.

2.14. Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Accounts and Distribution. For information on

FLIP accounts and/or distribution, refer to 306 OSS/OSAA OI, Flight Information Publications, AFI 13-204V3 and AFI 11-201, Flight Information Publication.

2.15. Airfield Drivers Program. AMOPS will conduct airfield driver’s training IAW the

USAFA Airfield Driving Instruction. Call AMOPS at 333-2526 for additional information on airfield driving. Airfield driving violations and penalties are addressed in this instruction.

2.16. Foreign Object Damage (FOD). FOD prevention is IAW 306 FTG OI 13-202

2.17. Ground Support Equipment (GSE). GSE (mobile and/or non-frangible). Mobile ground support equipment is exempt from apron clearance distance criteria in Chapter 6 of the

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-260-01, Air Show Waiver. Examples of ground support equipment exempt under this category are: aerospace ground equipment, electrical carts, forklifts, tow bar trailers, fire extinguisher carts, material handling equipment, flight line maintenance stands, stair trucks, and portable floodlights. Similar equipment may be included in this category. When GSE is not in use, it must be removed from the aircraft parking area and stored in areas that do not violate aircraft clearance requirements for normal operating routes

(marked taxiways). Equipment ―in use‖ is defined as GSE in place not more than three hours before aircraft arrival or three hours after aircraft departure. All GSE equipment to include chocks and fire bottles must be removed at the end of each duty day and may not remain on the ramp over night unless coordinated/approved with the AFM.

2.18. Airfield Vehicle Call Signs. The AFM is the approval authority for vehicle call signs on the airfield. The AFM will maintain an approved vehicle call sign listing (Attachment 2).

2.19. Bird Watch Conditions (BWC). Will be determined IAW USAFA Plan 91-212.

2.20. Airfield Maintenance.

2.20.1. Sweeper operations will be completed prior to the airfield opening IAW the sweeper schedule. Sweeper is available throughout the day upon request.

2.20.2. Mowing. Grass cutting on the airfield will be requested, as necessary, by AMOPS.

Areas to be mowed will be determined by AMOPS as depicted on the mowing map. Airfield grass cutting and height will be evaluated by mowing contractor QAE.

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Chapter 3

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATIONS

3.1. Air Traffic Control Facilities.

3.1.1. Academy Tower provides ATC services and regulates the use of USAFA Class D airspace and controlled movement areas on the airfield.

3.1.2. ATC services shall be provided IAW FAA Orders, DoD Instructions, AFIs and 306

FTG OIs.

3.1.3. Airfield Opening/CMA Transfer of Control. Academy Tower and the main airfield will open as published in the DoD VFR Supplement unless a NOTAM indicates otherwise.

The control tower will normally be staffed 30-minutes prior to opening.

3.1.3.1.