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51 Winter operations planning translates winter operations performance goals and objectives described in Chapter 6 into winter operations strategies and tactics. The definition of each term includes the following, and the relationship between each term is illustrated in Figure 8-1: • Goals: Desired broad long-term end results that provide direction and purpose.
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52 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations 8.1 Airport SICC Snow Committee [All Airports] The formation of an active and functional Snow Committee is imperative at any airport that experiences snow and ice events, no matter the frequency of those events.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 53 the telephone. Many airports invite front-line air traffic controllers along during routine airfield inspections.
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54 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations be identified and outlined in advance of an actual event. Expectations identified during pre-season planning will result in fewer issues during an actual event.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 55 Establishment of Hourly Aircraft Arrival Rate [Medium and Large Hub] Factors that affect the establishment of an hourly aircraft arrival rate (AAR)
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56 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Coordination of Aircraft Ground Movements [General Aviation and Small Hub] Establish communication protocols with FBOs and corporate flight departments to facilitate aircraft ground movements during winter operations.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 57 responsibility for implementation of the snow plan. Delegation of authority is a key element of incident command.
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58 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations 8.2.5 Runway Closure Coordination Partnering with Local ATC to Disseminate Runway Closure Information [General Aviation, Small, and Medium Hub] At airports with a single runway or single runway operations during snow and ice events, airport operators may wish to partner with local ATC in an effort to provide timelier runway closure information to tenants and airport users.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 59 groups to keep communication teams immediately aware of airport status and developing events. The PIO or a PR representative should be assigned a seat at the snow removal ICP or at the Snow Desk.
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60 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations or tablets loaded with commercial software. Wireless communications systems allow the operation of mobile Snow Desks, which are of great benefit to smaller airports with limited personnel.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 61 process active coordination with ATC and major air carriers to determine an appropriate number of surfaces to designate as priority pavements. Priority designation should not focus solely on runways and parallel taxiways.
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62 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations arrangement for contracted snow removal services. The alternative to additional personnel and equipment is to prioritize snow removal services and to clearly communicate expectations to airport tenants and users.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 63 Repeatable performance requires significant levels of planning and practice. Predictable runway closure timeframes require consistency in the number of vehicles assigned to the operation, a snow removal routine that is well known by all vehicle operators, and contingency planning for unforeseen circumstances, such as equipment failures or communication failures.
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64 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations purchase of new multi-function units, airports may wish to consider the availability of towbehind broom equipment, which can be attached to existing plow vehicles, essentially creating a high-speed, multi-function vehicle. Runway teams of multi-function equipment have reduced runway closure times to 10 to 15 minutes, down from what used to be 30, 45 or 60-minute runway closures.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 65 Coordination with Stakeholders on Equipment Purchases [Large Hub] Some airports have reached out to ATC and key tenant stakeholders in advance of a major equipment purchase to determine expectations for performance and capacity during snow and ice events.
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66 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Purchase of Used Equipment [General Aviation and Small Hub] Consider buying used equipment only if you have top quality mechanics that can ensure the reliability of the older equipment.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 67 the broom core for specific tasks. Alternating poly and steel tines (3:1 ratio)
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68 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations last operated a vehicle, an equipment mechanic, or an equipment superintendent. Management must clearly communicate responsibilities and expectations.
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Winter Operations Best Practices 69 Pay for Rest Time [Large Hub] The choice of whether or not to pay employees during sleep periods is an individual airport decision.
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70 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations 8.7 Storage of Snow and Ice Control Equipment Storage of SRE [Medium and Large Hub] Operability and longevity of SRE is enhanced by storage in heated, indoor facilities.
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