DAFMAN13-204V2_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Airfield Management

DAFMAN13-204V2_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs procedures for turning off affected airfield lighting systems, including waivers and NOTAMs.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN13-204V2_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2026-05-14

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The publication addresses waiver authority for leaving airfield lighting on, required notifications, instrument-procedure impacts, and notices concerning unlit obstructions. It requires coordination with airfield and operations officials and specifies attributes for applicable NOTAMs.

Topics covered

  • Affected airfield lighting systems
  • Waiver authority
  • Airfield operations notifications
  • Instrument procedure impacts
  • NOTAMs
  • Unlit obstructions and obstacles

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.

What aircraft operations are prohibited when the airfield 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 done to determine the impact on instrument procedures?

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

What must NOTAMs about unlit obstructions or obstacles contain?

NOTAMs pertaining to unlit obstructions/obstacles must contain specific attributes outlined in Federal Aviation Administration Order (FAAO) JO 7930.2, 5-2-3. OBSTACLES, Items 5- 10. (paragraph 5)

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