DAFMAN13-204V2_AFGSCSUP — Airfield Management

DAFMAN13-204V2_AFGSCSUP governs procedures for turning off affected airfield lighting systems, waivers, notifications, and NOTAMs.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN13-204V2_AFGSCSUP
  • Title: AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-02-13

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It addresses waiver authority for leaving airfield lighting on, restrictions on civil aircraft and other DoD operations, and coordination with TERPs. It requires notifications and specifies attributes for NOTAMs concerning unlit obstructions or obstacles.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) assigned Air Force and USSF organizations (to include contracted locations) who operate or administer functions and facilities for Airfield Management (AM).

Topics covered

  • Affected airfield lighting systems
  • Lighting waiver authority
  • Airfield operations restrictions
  • TERPs coordination
  • Instrument procedures
  • NOTAMs for unlit obstructions

Questions and answers

Who must be notified when the affected lighting system is turned off?

Notify the AFM, AOF/CC, OSS/CC, and OG/CC (or equivalents) as necessary.

Who can waive leaving the airfield lighting system on for up to 24 hours?

The Installation Commander (Senior Airfield Authority if different than the Installation Commander at Joint Base locations) is the waiver authority for leaving the airfield lighting system on for a period not to exceed 24 hours.

Who approves keeping the airfield lighting system on for more than 24 hours?

The respective MAJCOM/A3 is the waiver authority for periods greater than 24 hours.

Are civil aircraft operations allowed when the affected lighting system remains on?

Civil aircraft operations are prohibited; flying units which do not fall under the purview of the Installation Commander and/or MAJCOM/A3 are prohibited; other DoD components are prohibited unless approved by their respective waiver authority.

What must be coordinated to determine the impact on instrument procedures?

Notify TERPs to determine impact to instrument procedures, send NOTAMs accordingly. (paragraph 4)

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