3WGI13-204 — Elmendorf Airfield And Air Traffic Control Procedures

3WGI13-204 governs aircraft ground, flight, and air traffic control operations at Elmendorf Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: 3WGI13-204
  • Title: ELMENDORF AIRFIELD AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-05-01

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It covers airfield facilities, lighting, controlled movement areas, local ATC frequencies, navigational aids, aircraft priorities, and lost communication procedures. Compliance is mandatory, and deviations are not authorized except for safety of flight considerations.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel conducting or supporting flying operations at EDF to include Reserve and Guard units.

Topics covered

  • NVD ground operations
  • Local aircraft priorities
  • Ground control frequencies
  • Controlled movement areas
  • Airfield lighting systems
  • Lost communication procedures

Questions and answers

What ground control frequencies does 3WGI13-204 specify?

Ground operations will use Ground Control frequencies 275.8 or 121.8.

How many aircraft can participate in NVD ground operations?

Note: NVD ground operations will be limited to no more than three aircraft.

What phraseology is used when ground NVD operations are approved?

When an aircraft is approved for ground NVD operations controllers will use the following phraseology: “GROUND NVD OPERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNTIL FURTHER ADVISED”.

When must a CTO request be passed to ground control?

Requests for a CTO shall be passed to ground control on initial contact or at least 10-minutes ahead of the CTO time.

Are deviations from 3WGI13-204 authorized?

Deviations from the procedures in this regulation are not authorized except for safety of flight considerations.

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