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
Prevention of Lake Hood Water-Lane Incursions & Pilot Deviations
Subject: Prevention of Lake Hood Water-Lane Incursions & Pilot Deviations There has been an increase in Pilot Deviations at Lake Hood when aircraft operating on the surface of the water crossed active sea-lanes without an air traffic control (ATC) clearance. Crossing an active sea- lane without an ATC clearance is a Runway Incursion defined as any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft. In an effort to maintain a safe environment for all Water-Lane users the Anchorage Tower