POPEAAFI13-213 — Airfield Driving

POPEAAFI13-213 governs the safe control and operation of vehicles and equipment on airfield ramps, aprons, taxiways, and runways.

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  • Publication number: POPEAAFI13-213
  • Title: AIRFIELD DRIVING
  • Date: 2023-08-13

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POPEAAFI13-213 covers airfield driving training, runway incursion prevention, controlled movement areas, vehicle passes, escort procedures, and color vision testing. It requires training documentation, AF Form 483 procedures, local airfield familiarization, continuity binder contents, and program quality checks.

Applies to: (PAAF) This instruction applies to all PAAF and Fort Liberty units that administer an airfield driving program per the HQ Army and HQ Air Force Memorandum of Agreement for the management of PAAF.

Topics covered

  • Airfield driving training
  • Runway incursion prevention
  • Controlled Movement Area procedures
  • Color vision testing
  • Vehicle passes
  • Escort procedures
  • Airfield diagrams
  • AF Form 483 certification

Questions and answers

What approval is required before entering or exiting a runway or CMA?

I am also fully aware that no vehicle or pedestrian shall enter a runway or other controlled movement area without approval from the ATCT. (paragraph 1-7)

What must airfield familiarization training include?

At a minimum, familiarize individual on route(s) to and from the designated work area. (paragraph 1-6)

Who assesses each unit’s airfield driving program, and how often?

Assess each unit’s airfield driving program at least annually for program integrity and compliance. (paragraph 1-6)

What must be reported after violations are found during spot checks?

Report violations detected during spot checks to the AFM, AOF/CC, individual’s unit commander, and ADPM. (paragraph 1-6)

What must a unit airfield driving program continuity binder contain about assigned airfield drivers?

At a minimum, the list of airfield drivers includes the individual’s full name, grade (or civilian equivalent), unit, Air Force Form 483 certificate number, restrictions (e.g., daytime or ramp only) and refresher training due date. (paragraph 1-8)

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