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State-Managed Airport Handbook M 3072 February 2011 Aviation Division Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Materials can be provided in alternative formats by calling the ADA Compliance Manager at 360-705-7097. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact that number via the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1. Title VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For Title VI complaint forms and advice, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator at 360-705-7082 or 509-324-6018. 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Washington State Department of Transportation Publications Services PO Box 47304 Olympia, WA 98504-7304 Phone: 360-705-7430 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals Contents Page Chapter 1 Aviation System Overview 1-1 1.1 Just Who is WSDOT Aviation 1-3 1.2 What is LATS 1-4 1.3 What is the State-Managed Airport System 1-5 1.4 What Are the State-Managed Airport System Policies 1-7 1.5 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 1-14 Chapter 2 State-Managed Airport System Overview 2-1 2.1 Just What is the State-Managed Airport System 2-3 2.2 Avey Field State Airport (69s) 2-17 2.3 Bandera State Airport (4W0) 2-21 2.4 Copalis Beach State Airport (S16) 2-25 2.5 Easton State Airport (ESW) 2-29 2.6 Lake Wenatchee State Airport (27W) 2-33 2.7 Lester State Airport (15S) 2-38 2.8 Little Goose State Airport (16W) 2-41 2.9 Lower Granite State Airport (00W) 2-45 2.10 Lower Monumental State Airport (W09) 2-49 2.11 Methow Valley State Airport (S52) 2-53 2.12 Ranger Creek State Airport (21W) 2-59 2.13 Rogersburg State Airport (D69) 2-63 2.14 Skykomish State Airport (S88) 2-67 2.15 Stehekin State Airport (6S9) 2-71 2.16 Sullivan Lake State Airport (09S) 2-75 2.17 Tieton State Airport (4S6) 2-79 2.18 Woodland State Airport (W27) 2-83 2.19 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 2-87 Chapter 3 Airport Safety and Security Guidelines 3-1 3.1 What Are the WSDOT Aviation Safety Directives 3-2 3.2 What Safety Guidelines and Plans Does WSDOT Provide for Airport Workers and Volunteers 3-3 3.3 What Are the Guidelines for Conducting Safe On-Airport Maintenance Activities and Construction Projects 3-6 3.4 What Are the General On-Airport Activity (BMP) Guidelines 3-11 3.5 What Are the Procedures for Issuing a NOTAM 3-14 3.6 What is Airport Emergency Response 3-18 3.7 What Are State Airport Security Plans 3-24 3.8 What Are Communication/Mutual Aid Agreements 3-30 3.9 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 3-31 WSDOT State-Managed Airport Handbook M 3072 Page iii February 2011 Contents Page Appendix 3-1 General BMPs for Issuing NOTAMs 3-35 Appendix 3-2 General BMPs for Airport Safety and Emergency Response 3-45 Appendix 3-3 Current BMPs for Airport Security 3-57 Appendix 3-4 General BMPs for Establishing Letters of Agreement (LOA) 3-65 Chapter 4 Airport Maintenance Guidelines 4-1 4.1 Describe the WSDOT Aviation Airport Operational Procedures and Schedules 4-2 4.2 Describe the WSDOT Aviation Airfield Maintenance Guidelines 4-8 4.3 Describe the WSDOT Aviation Airport Maintenance Guidelines 4-19 4.4 What Are Vegetation Control Guidelines 4-22 4.5 What Are the Obstruction Identification and Removal Practices 4-26 4.6 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 4-29 Chapter 5 Airport Construction Guidelines 5-1 5.1 What Are WSDOT Aviation’s General Design Development Considerations 5-2 5.2 What Are the Airport Security Design Guidelines 5-4 5.3 What Are the Airport Design Guidelines for Airside Facilities 5-7 5.4 What Are the Airport Design Guidelines for Landside Facilities 5-24 5.5 What Are the Airport Vegetation Design Guidelines 5-31 5.6 What Are the Airport Aids to Airman Design Guidelines 5-33 5.7 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 5-33 Chapter 6 Airport Planning Guidelines 6-1 6.1 What is the Importance of Airport Planning Studies 6-2 6.2 What Are the Airport Design Standards 6-10 6.3 What About Environmental Planning 6-17 6.4 What Are the Vegetation Management Procedures 6-21 6.5 What is the Airport Land Use Compatibility Program 6-24 6.6 How to Plan for Public Communications 6-28 6.7 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 6-36 Chapter 7 Airport Management Guidelines 7-1 7.1 What is Included in Airport Administration 7-2 7.2 An Overview of Airport Standard Procedures 7-5 7.3 What Are the Airport Property Management and Leasing Standards 7-9 7.4 Airport Purchasing and Project Procurement 7-11 7.5 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 7-13 Appendix 7-1 Best Management Practices for Airport Leases 7-17 Glossary 1-1 Abbreviations 1-1 Definitions 1-6 Page iv WSDOT State-Managed Airport Handbook M 3072 February 2011 Chapter 1 Aviation System Overview In This Chapter • What is the purpose of this handbook? • Who is WSDOT Aviation? • What is the State-Managed Airport System? • What are the policies associated with the State-Managed Airport System? The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division (WSDOT Aviation) published this handbook for the purpose of documenting policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance, construction, and operation of the state-managed airports. The handbook recognizes established standards and describes accepted aviation and engineering practices. The instruction provided by this handbook is intended to identify desired results, establish standardized requirements, and provide statewide uniformity in the administration, maintenance, and construction of airports managed by the state. The primary audience for this handbook is WSDOT Aviation staff, WSDOT maintenance staff, private contractors, airport volunteers, and other interests. Other local, state, and federal agencies and organizations that use the airport facilities should also be familiar with the guidance and instructions included in this handbook. The guidance is intended to complement airport design, construction, and maintenance techniques to promote uniformity of results among all WSDOT regions. WSDOT State-Managed Airport Handbook M 3072 Page 1-1 February 2011 Aviation System Overview Chapter 1 This handbook is divided into two primary sections. This first is comprised of an overview of WSDOT Aviation and its recent planning efforts, including the state-managed airport system plan and a review of the state-managed airports themselves. The second section will comprise the actual Airport Operating Handbook, a hands on manual that outlines the guidelines for typical airport operations within the WSDOT-managed airport system. This handbook is divided into the following seven chapters: Chapter 1 Aviation System Overview Chapter 2 State-Managed Airport System Overview Chapter 3 Airport Safety Guidelines Chapter 4 Airport Maintenance Guidelines Chapter 5 Airport Construction Guidelines Chapter 6 Airport Planning Guidelines Chapter 7 Airport Management Guidelines Note: It is important to recognize that this operations handbook is a continuation of WSDOT Aviation’s overall planning effort that began with the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS) at the state aviation level and progressed to the state-managed airports level with the State-Managed Airport Study. All efforts are part of the overall WSDOT Aviation planning continuum and are designed to interface with and complement each other. Suggestions for corrections, additions, or improvements to this handbook are welcomed and encouraged. Any means of communication with WSDOT Aviation will be accepted and reviewed promptly. It is important to appreciate the context within which this handbook is being established. This chapter provides information on WSDOT Aviation and its goals, an overview of recent aviation planning initiatives, and a review of the State-Managed Airport Study, the basis of this handbook. Section Contents Section Page 1.1 Just Who is WSDOT Aviation 1-3 1.2 What is LATS 1-4 1.3 What is the State-Managed Airport System 1-5 1.4 What Are the State-Managed Airport System Policies 1-7 1.5 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation 1-14 Page 1-2 WSDOT State-Managed Airport Handbook M 3072 February 2011 Chapter 1 Aviation System Overview Key Section Dates Make Sure • Check that the sections Information is only as good as its current relevance. Therefore, it is important are current! that the information contained within this chapter be updated on a regular basis • Do they need to to ensure that it remains appropriate to current conditions. The following table be updated? presents the dates that each section was formally adopted by WSDOT Aviation, as well as the scheduled date for the next internal review of each section to ensure its currency. Current Scheduled Section Date Review Date 1.1 Just Who is WSDOT Aviation 7/1/2010 6/1/11 1.2 What is LATS 7/1/2010 6/1/11 1.3 What is the State-Managed Airport System 7/1/2010 6/1/11 1.4 What Are the State-Managed Airport System Policies 7/1/2010 6/1/11 1.5 Chapter References and Supporting Documentation NA 1.1 Just Who is WSDOT Aviation WSDOT Aviation is charged with providing for the protection, promoting safety, and assisting in the development of Washington’s system of 138 public use airports.