21SWI13-204 — Base Airfield Operations

21SWI13-204 governs safe and efficient airfield operations, including airfield management, flight operations, and emergencies at PAFB.

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  • Publication number: 21SWI13-204
  • Title: BASE AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2020-01-27

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It covers airfield facilities, runways and taxiways, aircraft movement, maintenance, inspections, noise abatement, and emergency procedures. Its provisions are directive in nature, although deviations are authorized in the interest of safety.

Applies to: This publication applies to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Units and also implements APPD 13-2, Air Traffic Control, Airspace, Airfield, and Range Management.

Topics covered

  • Airfield facilities
  • Runways and taxiways
  • Aircraft towing procedures
  • Airfield maintenance
  • Runway condition readings
  • Airfield inspections
  • Noise abatement procedures
  • Emergency procedures

Questions and answers

Are the provisions in 21SWI13-204 mandatory, and are deviations allowed?

The provisions contained herein are directive in nature but deviations are authorized in the interest of safety.

How must records created under 21SWI13-204 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm.

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