AFPD13-2 — Air Traffic, Airfield, Airspaceand Range Management

AFPD13-2 governs Air Force policy for air traffic control, airfield, airspace, and range management.

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  • Publication number: AFPD13-2
  • Title: AIR TRAFFIC, AIRFIELD, AIRSPACEAND RANGE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2019-01-03

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AFPD13-2 addresses airspace support, airfield operations, aviation services, and ranges for air, space, and cyber testing and training. It requires resources for a safe, operationally relevant flying environment and assigns policy, safety, maintenance, logistics, and requirements responsibilities.

Topics covered

  • Air traffic control
  • Airfield operations
  • Airspace management
  • Range management
  • Aviation support facilities
  • Flight safety information
  • Air, space and cyber testing and training

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for Air Force policy and instruction for air traffic control, airfield, airspace, and range management?

Is responsible for policy and instruction for air traffic control, airfield, airspace, and range management. (paragraph 3)

What services does the Air Force provide for its flying mission?

Provide the airspace, aviation support facilities, equipment, and services needed to accomplish its flying mission, including those complementary services integrated into the national airspace system. (paragraph 2)

Does the Air Force duplicate services provided by external agencies?

The Air Force will not duplicate services provided by external agencies. (paragraph 2)

What do Air Force ranges support?

Staff, operate, and maintain ranges that support required air, space and cyber testing and training. (paragraph 2)

Can commercial entities use Air Force ranges?

Under certain circumstances, commercial entities can use these ranges for compatible operations on a non-interference basis provided no cost or liability is incurred by the Air Force. (paragraph 2)

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