DAFI13-213_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I — Airfield Driving

DAFI13-213_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I governs airfield driving policies, procedures, training, and vehicle operations on Laughlin Air Force Base airfields.

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  • Publication number: DAFI13-213_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I
  • Title: AIRFIELD DRIVING
  • Date: 2025-06-24

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DAFI13-213_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I covers runway incursion prevention, color vision testing, escort procedures, airfield familiarization, vehicle operator requirements, and AF Form 483 certification. It requires training, testing, certification, and approval from the Air Traffic Control Tower before runway or controlled movement area entry.

Applies to: This guidance applies to all units assigned, attached, and hosted personnel and governs all vehicular traffic: government, commercial/contracted and private on Laughlin Air Force Base (LAFB) Airfield and Laughlin Aux 1.

Topics covered

  • Runway incursion prevention
  • Color vision testing
  • Airfield familiarization
  • Vehicle operator requirements
  • Escort procedures
  • Airfield driving training
  • AF Form 483 certification
  • Controlled Movement Area procedures

Questions and answers

Who must comply with the airfield operating procedures?

Personnel who operate a vehicle on the airfield need to be knowledgeable of and comply with the procedures outlined in this instruction and wing or base supplement. (paragraph 1)

How are waivers to this instruction processed?

Units shall use the Air Force Form 679, Air Force Publication Compliance Item Waiver Request/Approval to process waivers to this instruction. (T-1). (paragraph 1)

Who must review and coordinate waiver requests before submission?

All waiver requests to this instruction must be reviewed and coordinated on by the Wing or Garrison Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM), Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOF/CC) or civilian equivalent, Wing Safety and major or field command OPR for AO prior to submission to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority. (T-1). (paragraph 1)

What must a trainee demonstrate during practical day airfield familiarization training?

At a minimum, the trainee must demonstrate the ability to operate a vehicle to and from their designated work areas. (paragraph 7)

What approval is required before entering a runway or controlled movement area?

I am also fully aware that no vehicle or pedestrian shall enter a runway or other controlled movement area without approval from the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). (paragraph 1-7)

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