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Runways Taxiways Ramps & Aprons Hangars Signage and Markings Safety Areas Fuel Farms Access Control


Runways:

Runways are the paved surfaces intended for aircraft to land or depart on. There are four runways at Westfield-Barnes Airport:

Runway 2 (9000’ x 150’) Runway 20 (9000’ x 150’) Runway 15 (5000’ x 100’) Runway 33 (5000’ x 100’)


Runway 2/20

Runway 2 points to theNorth, Runway 20 points

to the South.

Runways are named in terms ofMagnetic heading.

FastFact:


Runway 2/20

Runways are named in terms ofMagnetic heading.

Runway 2/20 is:• Westfield-Barnes’ primary instrument Runway• Is 9000’ long by 150’ wide• Can land all of the largest aircraft in the world

FastFact:

Runway 2(towards Northampton)

Runway 20(towards the MassPike)


Runway 15/33

Runway 15 points southeast,

Runway 33 points northwest

Runway 33(towards Pittsfield)

Runway 15(towards Springfield)

Runway 15/33 is:• Barnes’ crosswind Runway• Is 5000’ long by 100’ wide


Taxiways:

Taxiways are the paved surfaces intended for aircraft traveling to a runway. Think of runways as highways and taxiways as the on-ramp to the highway. There are eight taxiways at Westfield-Barnes Airport:

Alpha Bravo Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel Sierra


Taxiways

Taxiways are usedfor aircraft movementfrom ramp or serviceapron to runways or other taxiways.

Taxiway AlphaParallels Runway 15/33 and is adjacent to the

transient ramp.

Taxiway Delta connects Taxiway

Alpha with Runway 15/33.

Taxiway Delta also connects

Alpha with Taxiway Golf.


Taxiways

FastFact:Taxiways are named with letters,

and sometimes numbercombinations.


Taxiway Bravoparallels, and connects

Taxiway Alpha, to Runway 2.

Bravo 1Bravo

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Taxiway Echo connects

Bravo with Runway 2.


Taxiways


Taxiway Golf connects Runway 33 and

Runway 2 with the 104th MA ANG.

Taxiway Golf is closed to civilian operations, when

the Air Traffic Control Tower is closed, withoutPPR (prior permission).


Taxiways


Taxiway Sierra connects to

Runway 2/20.

Taxiway Sierra actsas an aircraft run-up

area.


Taxiways


Taxiway Foxtrot connects General Dynamics

Aviation Services with Runway 20.


Taxiways

The extension of TaxiwayBravo (north) is now

complete. This extension

eliminates the civilian useof Taxiway Golf.

Taxiway Bravo (north)connects Bravo (south)

to Runway 20


Ramps and aprons are paved or grass areas connected to taxiways where aircraft park and are serviced. There are many ramps and aprons at the airport including:

104th MA ANG Five Star Jet Center Terminal Ramp Various tie-downs AirFlyte General Dynamics Army Guard

The speed limit on ramps and aprons is 15 mph.

Remember, aircraft always have the right of way.

Ramps and Aprons


Ramps and aprons may also have a movement/non-movementarea boundary line. This line delineates the area under the Westfield ATCT Control and the area where no communication with the tower is required.

Movement Area Boundary Lines mark theboundary from where you may drive withor without ATCT authorization. You may

not cross the solid line without permission.

Ramps and Aprons


Hangars are buildings that store aircraft to keep them from the weather or for maintenance purposes. The following are some hangars of note at Westfield-Barnes Airport

AirFlyte Bravo T-Hangars Charis Air Five Star Jet Center Hangar 2 104th MA ANG Hangar 3 Army Guard General Dynamics

Always be cautious for aircraft movements around hangar areas.

Hangars


Hangars

AirFlyte, Inc.

Bravo ‘Tee’ Hangars


Terminal Building

Five Star Jet Center

ATCT &Hangar 2

Aero Design

Hangar 3

Hangars


Army National Guard

Air National Guard Complex

Hangars


General Dynamics AviationServices

Hangars


Signage & Markings

There are many signs located throughout the airport. Some are references for pilots while others are for ground vehicle operators. Each sign has a meaning and its meaning must be clearly understood before attempting to drive on the airfield, regardless of who the signs are intended for .

Runway Signs:

Runways have certain signs while taxiways have others. Some of the signs you will encounter on the runways include Runway Hold Position signs and Distance Marking signs. Most of the information pilots need for runway identification is painted on the surface of the runway in order to keep the areas around the runway clear of obstructions.


Signage & Markings

Runway Markings and Lighting:

Runway markings have a variety of meanings explaining runway width, distances remaining, type of runway, and magnetic direction. All on-runway markings are white.

Some runway markings are actually located on the taxiway leading into a runway. These include hold short lines which are yellow and surface painted designation signs which are red.

Runways are also lighted. White runway lights are found on the edges and amber lights delineate the last 2000’. Runway end lights are red and threshold (beginning) lights are green.


Hold Position Markings

Runway “Hold Position”lines tell pilots andground operatorswhere the active

runway begins. Alwaysstop here before entering

a runway.


“Hold Position” lines are placed wherevera taxiway intersectswith a runway, or a

runway intersects withanother runway.

Hold Position Markings


Runway “Hold Position”signs have the same

function as “Hold Short”lines, but are

elevated and lightedto be easier to see.

Runway “Hold Position” signs are placed in the same area as hold lines

except they are off the edge of thetaxiway or runway.

Hold Position Signs


Distance Markings

Distance Remaining Signs:

Runway Distance Remaining Signs:

Located along side the runway every 1000’. Informs pilots ofusable runway remaining for take-off or landing operations.

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Signage & Markings

20

Runway Threshold Bar


Signage & Markings

20

Threshold Markings

Designation Markings


Signage & Markings

20

Touchdown ZoneMarkings

Aiming PointMarkings


Signage & Markings

20

Runway CenterlineMarkings


Runway Lighting

20

Amber Runway Edge Lights (last 2000’)

White Runway Edge Lights


20Runway Threshold Lights

Runway threshold lights are green

when approaching the runway andred when ending

the runway

Runway Lighting


Runway 20 Instrument Night Approach Lighting System

Notice the white edge lights



Amber lightsdelineate the last

2000’ of the runway



Threshold lights (beginning of runway)

are green.

Runway end lightsare red and delineatethe end of the runway.



MALSR Approach LightingSystem (Medium IntensityApproach Lighting System

With Runway AlignmentIndicators)

Obstruction lights areon objects that exceed

a specified height withincertain slopes of the runway.



VASIs (Visual ApproachSlope Indicators) are

located on RWY 20 andRWY 2. Taxiway lights are

blue and used to guidepilots to the active

Runway.


Signage & Markings

Taxiway Signs:

Taxiways have different signs than runways. These include location and directional signs, ILS Critical Area signs, and runway Hold Position signs.

Markings on taxiways are also different. Yellow centerline and edge lines are found on taxiways; remember that runway markings are white. Directional and location signs are also painted on taxiways and follow the same color scheme as the above ground signs.

Taxiways may also be lighted with blue lights or reflectors.


Taxiway Location & Direction Signs

Taxiway location signs have a blackbackground and a yellow letter or

letter/number combination.These tell you on what taxiway you are

currently located on.

Taxiway direction signs have a yellowbackground and a black letter or

letter/number combination.These tell you where another taxiway

Is located.


ILS Critical Area Mark

Taxiways can also have another form ofholding mark. This is called an ILS Critical

Area Line. Under poor weather conditions anyaircraft or vehicle must hold prior to this lineor interference with navigational equipment

may result.


Common Taxiway Markings

20-2

Taxiway Lights are blue and delineate

the edge of thetaxiway

Notice the Hold Positionlines and sign at

the intersection ofAlpha Taxiway and

Runway 20-2

A



20-2Taxiway Centerlines

are yellow unlikerunways which are

White.

Taxiway edge markings,where a taxiway is

adjacent to full-strengthPavement, are double-

dashed lines.

A



20-2

The Movement/Non-movementBoundary lines are one solid,

one dashed line. The solidportion faces the non-movementarea where tower communication

is not necessary.

A


Safety AreasSafety Areas are paved or unpaved portions adjacent to runways and taxiways that are intended to support any aircraft deviation or any emergency vehicle responding to an incident.

These areas must be kept clear of obstructions that are not necessary in the navigation or operation of an aircraft. Every safety area has a specific dimension, normally described as distance from centerline and vary depending upon the primary surface’s designed usage.

Certain requirements must be met in order to maintain the safety areas including: no pavement lips greater than 3 inches in height, no ponding, erosion, or edge dams, and frangible bases, no higher than 3 inches above grade, on all obstructions within this area.


Safety AreasThe following are the safety area dimensions:Runway 2-20 - 250 feet from centerline

Runway 15-33 - 150 feet from centerline

Taxiways - 55 feet from centerline*

•Because of the varied use of all taxiways 55 feet is given as a general rule. However, the actual determination of taxiway safety areas is ½ the wingspan of the airport’s design aircraft plus 10 feet.

½ (90’ (B 737)) + 10’ = 55’


Safety Areas

Safety Areas are also located around essential navigational equipment including the VORTAC (Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range – TACAN), Localizer Antenna, and the Glide Slope Antenna.

The critical areas for these areas are as follows:

VORTAC - 250 foot radius from center

Localizer - 250 foot radius then 200 feet from centerline and extending 2000’ north

Glide Slope - 500’ from center extending to 1000’


Fuel Farms

Five Star Jet Center: Jet – 20,000 gal 100 LL – 10,000 gal Jet fueler – 3,000 gal 100 LL fueler – 1,200 gal

104th MA ANG Jet – 200,000 gal Jet fueler – (4) 11,000 gal

General Dynamics Aviation Services Jet - 10,000 gal


Gates and Access Points

There are 44 gates at Barnes Airport.Of these, 4 are electric slide gates,8 are pedestrian gates, and 32 are

Manual swing / slide gates.

Although there aremany entry points,we’ll focus on the

electric slide gates.


Gates and Access Points

9Five Star Jet Center

18Falcon Drive44

TerminalParking Lot

39AirFlyte


Tower communications is essential for the safe operation of the airport. To this end it is imperative that all ground vehicle operators traversing any movement area be in constant contact with the Westfield Air Traffic Control Tower between the hours of 0700 – 2200. Between 2200 and 0700 Common Traffic Advisory Frequency is available for direct contact to pilots.

The frequencies used to contact the ATCT is 121.7 for ground and 118.9 for tower. Primarily you will communicate with the tower on 121.7, however, 118.9 may be required under special circumstances and during CTAF operations.

121.7 Ground 118.9 Tower / CTAF


Using certain phraseology is required when communicating with the tower or other aircraft. The phonetic alphabet is used in regards to taxiways and other key terms are given as instructions. Some of these include:

Hold Short – Proceed but hold short of a specific point. (You must repeat the Hold Short Instructions)

Without Delay – Proceed with instructions given without hesitation.

Give Way To – Allow vehicle/aircraft right of way.

CT Go Ahead – Proceed with transmission. (Not authorization for vehicular movement)

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During times of slow traffic the tower may grant “Full Field Clearance.” This means that the operator can traverse any movement area of the airfield without asking permission. It is a good idea, however, to announce your position on a regular basis so the tower has an easier way of locating you if they need to.

When you have completed your business on the airfield, and are clear of all movement areas, report to the tower that you are “Clear of the Airfield or Movement Area.” This is essential, so the tower can update their movement control system.

Tower / CTAF


When contacting the tower for airfield access you must follow a certain sequence. This Includes

Who you are calling Who you are Where you are Where you are going Why and how longExample:

Westfield Ground, Guard Mobile at Golf. Like to proceed to South De-arm for exercise

Sequence


Between the hours of 2200 and 0700 communications for airfield access are made over the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency on 118.9. In addition, contact with Bradley Approach stating intentions and duration must be made on 121.7

CTAF

An example of CTAF communications and Approach Control Contact follows on the next slide.


The following is an example of CTAF Communication beginning with direct to pilot communication then contact with Bradley Approach.

CTAF

Westfield Traffic, Guard Mobile at Golf crossingRunway 33 to Alpha, Bravo and the South De-arm.

All affected traffic please advise, Westfield.

Bradley Approach, Westfield Guard Mobile.-Response from Approach-

Guard Mobile crossing 33 to the South De-arm. Please advise of any traffic at Westfield


Jet Blast and Prop Wash are another note of concern. These everyday factors, unless safely identified, can cause extreme damage or death.

A good rule of thumb is when the aircraft strobes are on be extremely cautious. The effects of Jet Blast and Prop Wash can not only over-turn your vehicle but also blow foreign objects into your vehicle or objects inside your vehicle at you.

Jet Blast and Prop Wash


If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident with an aircraft it is essential that you report the accident, no matter the damage, to your supervisor, the aircraft owner, and the Airport Manager’s Office.

Even a small bump can cause severe internal damage that may not be noticeable from the outside.

If you witness an aircraft accident do the following:

Contact Crash Fire Rescue Secure the Scene and contact the Tower Notify the Airport Manager Allow only emergency crews to the site Do Not speculate any information to the media

Accident Reporting


Remember:

Aircraft Always have the Right of Way


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