Pilot Deviations – Santa Monica Airport
KSMO Runway Safety and Operational Update There continues to be a significant number of surface pilot deviations at KSMO since the runway length has been shortened. Pilots must use only marked exits when entering or exiting the runway at KSMO. Operations on closed taxiway/runway surface are prohibited. Please note, and avoid, the following situations, which could lead to the filing of a Pilot Deviation: Pilots are still exiting the runway anywhere along the runway between runway lights, which is NOT authorized. Pilots sometimes taxi beyond the runway end after landing, onto the yellow chevron-marked surface. Taxing on the surface beyond the
New Safety Video for Tucson International Airport
Numerous wrong-runway landings have occurred at Tucson International Airport (KTUS), especially when runways 11/29 are in use. Many pilots have mistaken runway 29R for 29L, 11L for 11R, or Taxiway Alpha for a landing surface. Taxiway Alpha is north and parallel to Runway 11L/29R. Pilots are urged to thoroughly plan for their arrival at Tucson in advance. Review the airport diagram, as the airport geometry is complex. Please view this new Runway Safety video, with a focus on operations at KTUS: http://aftw.org/tus-releases-runway-safety-video/ Please also view this video on Wrong Surface Landings, developed by the FAA Runway Safety Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5II-s_j35cI&feature=youtu.be For questions, please contact
Enhancing Safety Awareness/Training at Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO)
The Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) has numerous cranes operating adjacent to airport property. It is vitally important that pilots review NOTAMS, Airport Arrival Notices, and Letters to Airman prior to conducting flight operations at the Portland Hillsboro Airport as these cranes may impact airport operations. Attached you will find a link to the Letter to Airman published December 3, 2024 specifically addressing issues involving flight training at the airport. The recommendations in this Letter to Airman should be applied to all General Aviation activity at the Portland Hillsboro Airport. Hillsboro Tower Letter to Airmen: LTA-HIO-6 Contact: Robert Stricker (503) 615-5482
Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) Safety Videos
For those who fly into Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT), please check out this newly published series of safety videos for pilots. The videos can be found here: https://deervalleyairport.com/Pilots/fly-smart-fly-safe For questions, please contact Ed Faron, Deer Valley Airport Manager: ed.faron@phoenix.gov, 602-273-2122
Tucson Airport and Airspace Safety documents
Are you flying to Tucson International Airport soon, or one of the many surrounding airfields? Please check out these documents. Tucson FAA Safety Team Representatives created these products to make your flight safer: The Tucson Practice Areas document describes the local practice areas, as well as common reporting points and transit routes: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2018/Nov/Tucson_Practice_Areas.pdf The KTUS Safety Brief document provides detailed information, links and photos in an effort to reduce runway incursions, surface incidents and pilot deviations at KTUS: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2018/Nov/KTUS_Safety_Brief_FAASTeam.pdf Questions: Contact Tina Buskirk, FAASTeam Program Manager, Scottsdale FSDO, 480-284-7434, tina.b.buskirk@faa.gov
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) Hot Spot 1
Pilots operating at GSO, Piedmont Triad International Airport need to be aware of Hotspot 1, the Kilo-Kilo 6 intersection. Missing this Hotspot may result in costly delays and introduce risk into the operation. Taxiway Kilo extends far beyond the threshold of Runway 23L going into the Fed Ex hangar and ramp area. If Hotspot 1 is missed, large aircraft may not be able to turn around under their own power and may require extra services, such as a tug, to get back to runway 23L. Taxiing onto the FedEx ramp can cause Jet Blast issues with people and equipment on
Construction at Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) International Airport
The extended runway-improvement construction at HNL Airport has begun and this work will continue over several years. At the very least during this period we need to: anticipate taxi instructions that may be unfamiliar; have an airport diagram available at all times so as to be certain of our taxi instructions and routings; and be prepared to immediately stop and request clarification or progressive taxi instructions any time a pilot might become uncertain of their position on the airport. Just a quick reminder, our controllers would much prefer to provide progressive taxi instructions than to deal with a Surface Incident or Runway Incursion. The
PTK Airport UAS Grid
Contact: Oakland Pontiac ATCT- Steve Ameluxen, FLM Phone (248) 886-8500 Email address: Ameluxen, Stephen (FAA) stephen.ameluxen@faa.gov Attached is an update for the UAS Facility Map for the PTK Airport. Please note the numerous Zero (0) altitude boxes on and surrounding the airport for your planning purposes. Reasons for the Zero Altitude grid boxes is due to the Seaplane Base of Operations on Pontiac Lake, also on surrounding lakes and the numerous helicopter operations involving several PTK based helicopter training schools. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2022/Jun/KPTK_UAS_FACILITY_MAP_JUN_22.docx.pdf
Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations AC90-66C
The FAA has noticed operations at several Alaska Airports that may be contrary to published procedures for operating in and out of non-towered airport, which may lead to airport traffic issues. AC 90-66C Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations, may help you or refresh your knowledge, for these type of operations. PURPOSE OF THIS ADVISORY CIRCULAR (AC). This AC calls attention to regulatory requirements, recommended operations, and communications procedures for operating at an airport without a control tower or an airport with a control tower that operates only part time. It recommends traffic patterns, communications phraseology, and operational procedures for use by aircraft, lighter-than-air aircraft
Meeting About Airspace Changes at Palm Beach Airport (PBI)
The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida. Under the proposed changes, existing flight paths would not change, but where pilots are required to interact with Air Traffic Control would expand. The airspace change is to better manage the complexity and volume of aviation activities in the area. A virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5-7 p.m. Eastern to provide an opportunity for public comments on the proposal’s effect on local aviation operations. More details about the airspace at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/community_engagement/pbi.