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Weather Impacts to Columbia Metropolitan Airport Operations

Weather Impacts to Columbia Metropolitan Airport Operations. Doug Anderson – “Ops 12” d.anderson@columbiaairport.com. Topics. Department Overview The Airport System Severe Weather Processes Operational Impacts

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Weather Impacts to Columbia Metropolitan Airport Operations

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  1. Weather Impacts to Columbia Metropolitan Airport Operations Doug Anderson – “Ops 12” d.anderson@columbiaairport.com

  2. Topics Department Overview The Airport System Severe Weather Processes Operational Impacts Recent FAA Changes to Airport Winter Ops

  3. IntroducingCAE’s Operations Department 12 people with diverse educational/aviation backgrounds Airline Ops, Pilots, Movement Controllers, Safety, Law Enforcement, Security, Military Airfield Ops, Meteorology Diversity aids “big picture” decision-making Emergency, routine and non-routine airport events 2600+ acre facility … we make it happen! Established as a separate department in 1995 2 Coordinators on duty at all times (803) 822-5050, airportops@columbiaairport.com

  4. Airport Operations Center

  5. Areas of Responsibility Airfield Certification, Inspections, NOTAMs FAR Part 77 & 139 Compliance/Certification Emergency and Routine Dispatch Tenant Severe/Winter Weather Notification Airport Facility Inspections Airfield Driver Training and Orientation Maintenance Work Order Submittal And….anything else to keep CAE running!

  6. Airport System • Landside Component (ground movement) • Passengers, cargo to/from from the air interface • Roads, parking, pax/cargo unloading ramps • GA (FBOs), fuel farms, pax/cargo terminals (the “bridge”) • Airside Component (air movement) • Air interface - aircraft around airport, to/from the air • Airfield - runways, taxiways, aprons, approach systems, lighting, etc. • Airspace – just as important as any ground-based asset

  7. Airport System • Weather…especially unplanned creates DELAYS • Can lead to poor operational decisions, affects: • Capacity…ability to handle traffic volume over time • Safety (concern #1) • Costs up...revenues (concern #2) down • We are a heavily-dependent “weather intel” user • Good intel aids decision processes

  8. Severe Weather Processes Receipt of NWSFO Columbia Watch/Warning Also receive crash phone calls from tower….tornado! Disseminate to airport agencies/tenants Radio, telephone: Fixed Base Operators (General Aviation and Fueling) Airlines Cargo Carriers Airline Maintenance Contractors (airport construction) Key CAE Staff, Police and ARFF

  9. Severe Weather Processes Increase METWATCH, Airfield/Facility Inspections Winter weather…pavement condition, friction surveys Implement Snow/Ice Control Plan (more later) Anticipate and implement emergency plans Protect people…shelter areas…evacuations Increase airfield, facility inspection frequency Issue NOTAMs Coordinate, aid in accomplishing recovery/repair efforts

  10. Weather Impacts Low Ceilings and Visibilities Maintenance coordination – generators for Cat II/III ILS Airfield lighting, NAVAIDs, approach lighting Other airports….divert flow & parking, ramp space Vehicular traffic flow, public safety Passenger overflow/security and public safety issues Precipitation Airside Ponding, taxiway and runway friction/safety Airfield marking/lighting Landside Vehicle/pedestrian traffic safety Physical plant impacts

  11. Weather Impacts • High winds • Runway selection/crosswinds • Airside flow impeded • Airfield fixtures…lighting, signage • Power issues • Road blockages • Landside flow impeded • Ramp safety…projectiles/maintenance • Passenger/employee comfort/injuries (response) • Thunderstorms • All of the above, plus • Fueling and airfield lightning safety

  12. July 18, 2007

  13. Lightning Damage!

  14. High Winds Drainage/Runoff Erosion Drainage/Runoff

  15. Ponding…attractant to wildlife

  16. Old Man Winter Climatology data helps CAE plan each season…chemical, equipment and personnel

  17. Winter Weather Operations New to CAE…NAC Dynamic Friction Tester

  18. Impacts Early notice helps us swing into gear! • Implement Snow and Ice Control Plan • Recall Personnel, Position Equipment • Begin Anti-Ice Agent Application • Continuous Monitoring…Continuous Action • Runway/Taxiway/Ramp Condition Surveys • Timely and Accurate Notices to Airmen

  19. Winter Weather Operations Pavement Area Condition Braking Action Directional Control Runway Incursion Potential Roads, Parking Areas and Traffic Safety Plowing Operations…Safety Issues Obscured lighting/signage/NAVAIDs Damaged lighting/signage Windrowed/drifted snow…obstruction hazards

  20. CAE Snow Removal Priorities

  21. FAA Winter Ops Guidance FAA Advisory Circular 150/520-30C (12/9/08) Weather Support to Deicing Decision Making (WSDDM) systems, surface condition sensors & other technology Changes this winter: No known correlation between “Mu” and braking action ‘MEDIUM’ braking action term no longer used ICAO term ‘FAIR’ now used instead 2 consecutive ‘POOR’ braking action PIREPs Must conduct runway condition assessments Continuous monitoring, timely & accurate NOTAMs required Any PIREP of ‘NIL’ closes the runway

  22. The Bottom Line… We appreciate your efforts! Airport system interfaces landside to airside Weather impacts the entire airport system It’s not just ceilings and visibility! Your support key to a safe facility enabling safe aircraft operations and landside passenger flow How can we support you?

  23. Questions? Thanks for your time!

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