CUB Airport Operations
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Runways 11-29 will be temporarily closed for taxiway reconstruction. As a result of this closure, Runways 5/23 will be used at CAE. Because of the close proximity of the Runway 23 final approach course to traffic departing Runway 31 at Jim Hamilton - LB Owens Downtown Airport (CUB), CAE ATC advises pilots departing CUB to: 1. Contact CAE ATC on 124.4 prior to takeoff; 2. Squawk the discrete transponder code CAE ATC issues; 3. Departing Rwy 31, turn left to a heading of 130 degrees and join the CUB Downwind for the Climb; 4. Then, contact
SJU RWY8/26 Airport Diagram Changes LTA-SJU-10
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration San Juan Tower FAA San Juan ATCT Luis Munoz Marin Int'l Arpt. 14th Floor Carolina, PR 71110 Issued: 02/05/2025 2100 (UTC) Effective: 02/05/2025 2100 (UTC) San Juan Tower Letter to Airmen: LTA-SJU-10 Subject: SJU RWY8/26 Airport Diagram Changes Cancellation: 04/15/2025 1200 (UTC) Issued: 02/05/2025 2100 (UTC) Effective: 02/05/2025 2100 (UTC) San Juan Tower Letter to Airmen: LTA-SJU-9 Subject: SJU RWY 8/26 Airport Diagram Changes SAN JUAN ATCT LETTER TO AIRMEN NO.LTA-SJU- 9 Issued: 02/05/2025
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Pavement Rehabilitation
FXE resurfacing project for Runway 9-27 is a required initiative outlined in the Airport's approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP). Resurfacing will take place on February 24, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. (local time) and will last 10 days. The work will be conducted in phases: Phase 1: Four Days, February 24 -28 will begin on the eastern part of Runway 9. Phase 2: Two Days, February 28-March 3 will focus on the middle section of the runway, during which Runway 13-31 will be closed for the weekend, with both runways closed concurrently . Phase 3: Four Days, March 3-7. will involve the
Pilot Insights – What’s Harder? Flying in Class B Airspace or Taxiing at a Complex Airport?
For many of us, landing at an airport in Class C or Class B airspace can be a challenge. For some pilots, talking to radar controllers seems intimidating. But, most pilots who fly into towered airports and who use flight-following on a regular basis find that the talking part does not seem so bad. In fact, most of the students that I take into Class B airspace find that it’s no big deal. It does require being attentive to the radio and listening for instructions regarding headings and altitudes, but these are not much different than calls we receive when
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