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