KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 — Airfield Operations

KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 governs airfield operations, establishing mandatory procedures and requirements for Kirtland Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: KIRTLANDAFBI13-204
  • Title: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2021-03-24

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KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 addresses runway and taxiway use, ramp access, aircraft movement, engine tests, noise, hazardous cargo, ordnance, hydrazine, and flight procedures. It also covers inspections, closures, maintenance, flight plans, bird watch conditions, and deicing operations.

Applies to: The procedures established in this instruction apply to host, mission partners, and transient agencies using airfield facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico, including Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Topics covered

  • Airfield operation restrictions
  • Parking ramp operations
  • Aircraft taxi and tow
  • Hazardous cargo operations
  • Ordnance procedures
  • Hydrazine operations
  • Flight plan procedures
  • Deicing operations

Questions and answers

Who must follow KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 at Kirtland Air Force Base?

The procedures established in this instruction apply to host, mission partners, and transient agencies using airfield facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico, including Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) units.

What does KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 say about runways and taxiways?

All runways and taxiways (unless otherwise noted) are owned by the city and, for the purpose of this instruction, the term “airfield” denotes pavement owned and maintained by KAFB.

How are waiver requests under KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 handled?

Requests for waivers must be submitted to the OPR listed above for consideration and coordination with MAJCOM for approval.

How must records created under KIRTLANDAFBI13-204 be managed?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

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