JBCHARLESTONI13-204 — Airfield Operations

JBCHARLESTONI13-204 governs local aircraft and airfield operations at Joint Base Charleston and North Auxiliary Airfield.

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  • Publication number: JBCHARLESTONI13-204
  • Title: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2025-02-24

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It covers flying areas, VFR and IFR procedures, emergency response, flight planning, and miscellaneous airfield procedures. It requires compliance with local operational standards, flight plan filing, and specified emergency and traffic controls.

Applies to: It applies to individuals at all levels within the 437th Airlift Wing (AW), 628th Air Base Wing (ABW), 315 AW and transient aircrews involved with flying operations and/or support.

Topics covered

  • Runway operations
  • VFR weather minimums
  • Drop zone operations
  • Crash net procedures
  • Civil aircraft incidents
  • Flight plan processing
  • NOTAM procedures
  • Unauthorized aircraft arrivals

Questions and answers

When can JBCHARLESTONI13-204 procedures be deviated from?

Deviation from this instruction is authorized only in emergencies where adherence would jeopardize safe aircraft or vehicular operation. (paragraph 1)

What are the normal VFR weather minimums at North Auxiliary Airfield?

Normal VFR weather minimums are 3,000 feet ceilings and 5 nautical mile visibility.

What is required for aircraft departing from the military ramp?

All aircraft departing from the military ramp must have a flight plan on file with the AMOPS section.

When is the crash net activated at North Auxiliary Airfield?

LZ/DZ Operations Support Specialist will activate the crash net for all aircraft mishaps. In addition, the crash net will be activated for all inbound and ground emergencies, suspected hijack/unauthorized aircraft movements, aircraft bomb threats, hot brakes, fuel spills, or when requested by competent authority (e.g., AM, 437/315 AW/CC, 437/315 OG/CC).

What happens to ground traffic during an aircraft emergency?

Hold the movement of ground traffic affecting the emergency response until emergency equipment is positioned in the designated standby points. Ground traffic that can be routed clear of emergency equipment may continue operations.

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