MAXWELLAFBI13-202 — Airfield Operations

MAXWELLAFBI13-202 governs ground and air operations, airfield facilities, flying areas, and VFR procedures at Maxwell AFB.

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  • Publication number: MAXWELLAFBI13-202
  • Title: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2024-06-21

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The publication addresses runways, taxiways, airfield lighting, navigational aids, aircraft operations, flying areas, and VFR procedures. It requires compliance with the instruction and attachments, with provisions for deviations, waivers, and additional guidance.

Applies to: It applies to all baseassigned and tenant flying units and persons authorized to operate their privately owned aircraft at Maxwell AFB.

Topics covered

  • Airfield facilities
  • Runway and taxiway operations
  • Aircraft towing and taxiing
  • Flying areas
  • VFR weather minimums
  • VFR traffic patterns
  • Airfield inspections
  • Noise abatement procedures

Questions and answers

When may pilots deviate from the procedures in MAXWELLAFBI13-202?

Pilots may deviate from the procedures contained herein in the interest of flying safety or when directed by Maxwell Tower, Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Montgomery Tower or Montgomery Approach Control.

Are attachments to MAXWELLAFBI13-202 mandatory?

Compliance with attachments is mandatory.

How must records created under MAXWELLAFBI13-202 be handled?

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

How are waivers to MAXWELLAFBI13-202 approved?

Waivers to this instruction must be coordinated through the 42d Operations Support Squadron (42 OSS) and approved by 42d Air Base Wing Commander (42 ABW/CC).

Can units issue less restrictive guidance based on MAXWELLAFBI13-202?

Units may develop additional guidance from this instruction; however, it cannot be less restrictive without 42 ABW/CC approval via 42 OSS coordination.

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