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b. Aircraft departing on Runway 35R from the south air cargo apron proceed east on cargo Taxiway SC to Taxiway SA, and south on Taxiway SA to Taxiway A. Aircraft then proceed eastbound on Taxiway A to the Taxiway M holding position (movement area boundary) marking where contact is established with ATC. Aircraft continue east on Taxiway A to reach Runway 35R. If deicing is required prior to departure, aircraft will follow the same routing on Taxiway A into the south deicing pad. Upon completion of deicing, aircraft exit the deicing pad and immediately contact ATC prior to entering Taxiway M for clearance on Taxiway A to Runway 35R.
c. Aircraft departing on Runway 35R from the general aviation area proceed south on Taxiway M and follow the same routing as described in paragraph 6.4(2)a. above. Departures must contact ATC for taxi clearance before leaving the general aviation ramp.
ATC may require aircraft to hold on the ramp prior to entering Taxiway M. If deicing is required prior to departure, aircraft will follow the same routing on Taxiway M into and out of the south deicing pad as described in paragraph 6.4(2)a. above.
d. When departure and arrival operations are conducted on Runway 35R, Taxiway CN is used in a westbound direction favoring arrivals.
Departures going to Runway 35R from the north side of Concourse C proceed west on Taxiway CN to Taxiway H, south on Taxiway H to the apron taxiway designated by ATC for transition east to Taxiway L, and then south on Taxiway L as described in paragraph
6.4(2)a. above.
6.5 Arrivals. Landings may be conducted on Runway 35L or Runway 35R.
The apron taxiways are operated in an alternating east and west flow pattern to minimize taxi time to the gate. Taxiways F and M are used as the primary arrival taxiways.
08/25/2020 AC 120-57B When visibility is less than 1,200 feet RVR, down to and including 600 feet RVR, all taxiway lighting may be illuminated. Taxiway edge lights without centerline lighting, may be illuminated at various times for snow removal or other operational reasons.
At various times, ATC may ask arriving aircraft to report “clear” of the runway or ILS critical area.
6.6 Arrival routings. Aircraft arrival routings vary depending on the particular runway used for arrival, the airfield operating configuration and the destination of the aircraft on the airport.
(1) Runway 35R arrivals.
a. Aircraft arriving on Runway 35R will use mid-field Taxiways M6 or M7 to exit the runway, or continue to roll out to the end of the runway (Taxiway M10). Upon exiting the runway, aircraft will use Taxiway M to go north to the assigned apron taxiway to access the concourse apron, or to access Taxiway L to go south to the general aviation area or the south cargo area. ATC may require aircraft taxiing south on Taxiway L to hold at apron taxiway intersections.
Aircraft exiting at the end (Taxiway M10) and going to the general aviation area or the south cargo area, will continue south on Taxiway L to Taxiway AA, proceed east on Taxiway AA to Taxiway M and southbound on Taxiway M. ATC may require aircraft taxiing on Taxiway L to hold at apron taxiway intersections. Aircraft accessing the south cargo area will use cargo Taxiway SC west from the intersection with Taxiway M. ATC may require aircraft taxiing west on Taxiway SC to report “clear” of Taxiway L.
Upon receipt of an appropriate ATC clearance, aircraft exiting on Taxiways M6 and M7 may immediately turn south on Taxiway M to access the south air cargo apron or general aviation area. The taxiway routing from Taxiways M6 and M7 south to the south air cargo apron or general aviation area is as described above.
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(3) Runway 35L arrivals.
a. Aircraft arriving on Runway 35L will use mid-field Taxiway F9 to exit the runway, or continue to roll out to the end of the runway (Taxiway F12). Upon exiting the runway, aircraft will use Taxiway F to go south to Taxiway Z. Aircraft proceed east on Taxiway Z to Taxiway L. Access to the concourse apron, general aviation, and south cargo area on Taxiways L and M is conducted as described above. ATC may require aircraft taxiing southbound on Taxiway L to hold at intersecting apron taxiways.
Mixed operations. Effective air traffic management coordination is essential when departures are conducted on Runway 35R in mixed operations. ATC should ensure that arrivals and departures originating and terminating in the south cargo area are managed to prevent congestion (i.e., “nose to nose operation”) on Taxiway M. All aircraft departing the south cargo area should contact ATC prior to entering the movement area on Taxiways A or SC.
When mixed operations are being conducted on Runway 35L, aircraft arriving or departing Runway 35L will use the routings as described above.
AIRLINE PROCEDURES DURING LOW VISIBILITY CONDITIONS General. Pilots conducting low visibility operations at ____ are required to have a copy of the low visibility taxi route chart. Low visibility taxi routes are depicted on the appropriate NOS and Jeppesen charts.
The airport apron controller will resolve aircraft and vehicle movement conflicts in the non-movement area. This will be accomplished through the use of two-way radio communication, ground movement control procedures, follow-me vehicles, and ground marshalling. ATC will monitor and control aircraft in the movement area.
Departures. Departing aircraft will follow company procedures for pushback, engine start, and initial taxi to the movement area boundary at the apron taxiway holding position. If appropriate, the pilot should request from the ground handling agency taxiing assistance such as signalman and wingwalkers, follow-me service, or towing to the apron taxiway holding position. In all cases, aircraft must have ATC clearance prior to entering the movement area.
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7.3 Arrivals. Arriving aircraft will follow company procedures for taxi to the gate on the apron concourse or to other parking areas as appropriate.
The airline assumes control of the aircraft in the vicinity of the gate and provides aircraft docking by the use of signalman and wingwalkers, followme service, towing or other appropriate means as set out in the airline's operating instructions.
7.4 Taxi routing. The principal taxi flow direction on the parallel taxiways between concourses in the concourse apron area is from east to west. This direction is established on the basis that Runway 35R is predominately an arrival runway in low visibility conditions while Runway 35L is predominately used for departures. The westbound flow provides for arrivals on the east airfield to flow into the concourses to the aircraft parking position and out the other side to the west airfield for departure.
When Runway 35L is used for mixed operations or as an arrivals only runway, aircraft are routed east on Taxiway Z to the east north-south taxiway complex and enter the concourse apron area from the east, thereby retaining the westbound direction of flow between adjacent concourses.
During the limited periods when Runway 35R is used for departures, an adjustment is made to the westbound flow direction so that all aircraft exiting the concourse apron area can more readily access Runway 35R for departure. The southern taxiway of the two taxiways between parallel concourses is routed in an eastbound direction. This routing effects the flow direction of Taxiway AA, Taxiway AN, and Taxiway BN, which are used to access Taxiway L. All other taxiways in the concourse apron area maintain the westbound flow direction.
8.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1 Airport operator.
(1) Serve as the point of contact for the SMGCS plan, hold meetings of the SMGCS Working Group and maintain documentation of proceedings.
(2) Coordinate a review of the SMGCS plan and airfield activities on at least an annual basis, and amend, publish, and distribute the initial and revised SMGCS plan.
(3) Monitor adherence to the sections of the SMGCS plan that are under the Airport's control and take action to correct deficiencies.
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(4) Conduct inspections, report failures and provide maintenance of lighting aids associated with the SMGCS plan.
8.2 Air Traffic Control Tower.
(1) Initiate and terminate the SMGCS procedures specified in paragraph 6, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLPROCEDURES.
(2) Coordinate with the Airport Operations Department prior to implementing the SMGCS plan.
(3) Provide directional assistance to ARFF units and other emergency equipment responding during an emergency in low visibility conditions.
(4) Monitor and control aircraft and vehicles in the movement areas.
(5) Develop and coordinate the Low Visibility Taxi Route(s) chart(s) with the regional Air Traffic Organization Service Center/District representative, and FAA Headquarters, Mission Support Policy Directorate (AJV-P), ATC Procedures Team (AJV-P310).
8.3 Airport Tenants.
(1) Participate in the SMGCS Working Group and disseminate low visibility procedures to company employees.
(2) Train personnel in low visibility procedures.
(3) Enforce SMGCS plan driving procedures and, if authorized, conduct driver training.
(4) Assure adherence to the sections of the SMGCS plan that are under airport tenant control, and take action to correct deficiencies.
08/25/2020 AC 120-57B8.4 Military Tenants.
(1) If required, request follow-me service from Airport Operations when the SMGCS plan has been implemented.
9.0 PLANS AND MILESTONES
9.1 Near term.
(1) Install runway guard lights at all runway/taxiway intersections.
(2) Ensure complete training of all personnel involved with the SMGCS plan.
(3) Coordinate and publish a low visibility taxi route chart.
9.2 Long term.
(1) Consider the application of new ARFF technology and snow removal equipment to operate in low visibility conditions.
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REVISION PAGE CONTROL CHART Remove Pages Dated Insert Pages Dated
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DISTRIBUTION LIST Name Address Organization Phone/FAX
LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTE CHART JEPPESEN SAMPLE (10-9E SMGCS TOWN ClarEnce 118.75 TOWN Tower ATIS Deporiure 134.02 Reys 8/26. 17U/3S8 124.3 PDC TOWN Depe West and Soush 126.1 Nath 127.05 East and Sourh 128.25 LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTES KUSA ANYTOWN, COLO TOWN INTL 08-77/25127.5 Ky 16/5 128.739. 179/34 121.85 day 16/34 13120.15 Buy 178/358 132.35 Ray 7/25 133.3 RVR 1200 to 600 Elev 5431
CONCOURSE C M 10
CONCOURSE B DM9
CONCOURSE LEGEND
CENTERLINE LIGHTS OVEMENT/NO!
OVEMENT ARE
BOUNDARY TAXI ROUTE LOW VISIBILITY 12,000€ 365 dm
GEOGRAPHIC
POSITION MARKING ENER
APRON LOCATION VIA TIC POINT
TAXIWAY AND APRON
STOP BAR
TAXIWAY
CLEARANCE BAR NOTE: Movement control facilities e.g. Centerline Lights, Stop Bars, Taxiway Clearance Bars, etc. are identified for SMGCS/Low Visibility Routes only. Other 39-50 taxiways are shown for informational purposes.
SOUTH CARGO RAMP SA (NON-MOVEMENT AREA Figure 1 (East Side)
LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTE CHART JEPPESEN SAMPLE (10-9F SMGCS TOWN Tower TOWN Clearana 118.75 ATTS Departure 134.02 Rwys 8/26, 17L/358 1 24.3 POC TOWN Departure IT Nerth 127.05 LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTES KUSA ANYTOWN, COLO TOWN INTL C 7/2127. 2 164 128.758. 179/33 121.85 RVR 1200 to 600 Elev 5431 104-41
- LEGEND
CENTERLINE LIGHTS
MOVEMENT AREA
BOUNDARY
LOW VISIBILITY
TAXI ROUTE
RAMP DEPARTURE
TAXI ROUTE WHEN
DEPARTING FROM RUNWAY 35L
GEOGRAPHIC
POSITION MARKING
APRON LOCATION POINT
TAXIWAY AND APRON
STOP BAR
TAXIWAY
CLEARANCE BAI NOTE: Movement control facilities e.g. Centerline Lights, Stop Bars, Taxiway Clearance Bars, etc. are Identified for SMGCS/Low Visibility Routes only. Other axiways are shown for informational purposes.
IZL Figure 2 (West Side)
LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTE CHART JEPPESEN SAMPLE 10-9X SMGCS TOWN Clearance 118.75 ATIS Departure 134.02 FDC TOWN Departure (R North 127.05 KUSA ANYTOWN, COLO 02501531261 TOWN Tower East and South 1 28.25 TOWN INTL Reys 8/26. T7L/35R 124.3 LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTES RVR 1200 to 600
2.5 му 16/9 128.75 TR/351 121.85 Elev 5431
- F 10441 G NOTE: Movement control facilities
e.g. Conterline Lights, Stop Bars, Taxiway Clearance Bars, etc. are identified for SMGCS/Low Visibility Routes only. Other taxiways are shown for informational purposes.
CONCOURSE C LEGEND
BIG CENTERLINE LIGHTS GEOGRAPHIC
MOVEMENT/ NON- POSITION MARKING
MOVEMENT AREA APRON LOCATION
BOUNDARY POINT
LOW VISIBILITY TAXI ROUTE I TAXIWAY AND APRON
RAMP DEPARTURE TAXI ROUTE WHEN •° STOP BAR DEPARTING FROM RUNWAY 35L TAXIWAY CLEARANCE BAR
04.41 104 - 40 MS CHANGES: SAMPLE JEPPESEN SANDERSON. INC.. 199g. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Figure 3 (Apron Area
08/25/2020 AC 120-57B APPENDIX 3 -- GUIDELINES FOR SMGCS OPERATIONS BELOW 1,200 FEET RVR DOWN TO AND INCLUDING 600 FEET RVR General Note -- For quick reference only, the following list includes the visual aids for less than 1,200 feet RVR, down to and including 600 feet RVR visibility operations:
MOVEMENT AREA Runway guard lights Taxiway edge or centerline lights Taxiway signs Taxiway hold markings Surface painted direction or location signs
1. Review Purpose of SMGCS Advisory Circular 120-57.
2. Determine Applicability of SMGCS AC 120-57 to The Airport.
3. Review Pertinent FAA Regulations and Resources.
4. Review Definitions Pertinent to SMGCS.
5. Take Actions to Establish SMGCS.
a. Appoint chairperson of SMGCS working group.
b. Establish SMGCS working group.
c. Perform airport evaluation.
d. Identify SMGCS low visibility taxi routes.
e. Identify and establish needed facilities.
f. Identify and establish needed procedures.
g. Identify responsibilities of participants.
(1) FAA: Flight Technologies and Procedures Division Airports Air Traffic Control (Service Center/District)
(2) Airport Operator
(3) Airport Users