JBSANANTONIOI13-204 — Airfield Operations Procedures

JBSANANTONIOI13-204 governs airfield operations procedures and flight and ground operations at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland / Kelly Field.

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  • Publication number: JBSANANTONIOI13-204
  • Title: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-05-20

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It addresses airfield administration, airfield information, airfield lighting, navigational aids, hazardous cargo areas, and airfield closures. It requires compliance, records management, and adherence to the publication's authority when directives conflict.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all assigned, attached, and hosted aircrew members, Air Force Reserve (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG), 502d Air Base Wing (502 ABW), and 37th Training Wing (37 TRW) personnel involved in base flying activities.

Topics covered

  • Airfield administration
  • Airfield information
  • Airfield lighting
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems guidance
  • Prior Permission Required coordination
  • Drop Zone procedures
  • Runway separation

Questions and answers

Which directive controls when related local regulations conflict with JBSANANTONIOI13-204?

When conflicting directives exist between this and other related, locally published regulations (not to include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Letters of Agreement), this regulation shall be considered as final authority.

What guidance does JBSANANTONIOI13-204 provide for Unmanned Aircraft Systems?

Updates Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) guidance to reflect local, FAA and Department of Defense (DoD) guidance.

What procedures were added for the 433 Airlift Wing ramp?

Procedures were added for coordination of Prior Permission Required (PPRs) on the 433 Airlift Wing (AW) ramp.

What was updated for Drop Zones?

Drop Zone dimensions and procedures for coordinating use were updated.

When may aircraft operators use Reduced Same Runway Separation?

Clarification is added to guidance and procedures allowing aircraft operators other than Air Education and Training Command (AETC) units to utilize Reduced Same Runway Separation (RSRS).

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