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SUBJECT: Reporting Airport;, Conditions
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Letter of Agreement dated May 5, 2015.
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EXAMPLE -
"Runway two seven condition code two, two, three at two three one eight Zulu.
(4) When braking action reports of "nil" are received, cease operations on the runway(s)
subject to the "nil" braking action and promptly advise the Yakima Airport Management.
b. Yakima Airport Management must:
(1) Promptly notify Yakima FCT of any change in runway or taxiway conditions that
could impact aircraft operations. These conditions will be documented in a Field
Condition (FICON) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). If conditions are deemed unsafe for
aircraft operations, close those surfaces until the condition of the surface is deemed safe.
(2) Use FICON NOTAMs to identify the runway or taxiway, the time, and the runway
condition code if applicable. Rwy CC's are presented in thirds; touchdown, midpoint and
roll out.
NOTE -
When all three (3) runway segments are reporting a code of six (6), Airport will notify
FCT that runway condition codes are no longer reportable.
(3) Conduct a runway assessment upon receipt of two (2) or more consecutive "poor"
Braking Action Pilot Reports unless continuous monitoring procedures have been
implemented.
(4) When braking action reports of "nil" are received, close the runway, and issue a
NOTAM. The runway will remain closed until the Airport determines that the "nil"
condition no longer exists.
(5) Advise Yakima FCT once it has determined that the "nil" condition no longer exists.
The Airport will promptly advise Yakima FCT when the runway is open and cancel any
NOTAMs.
(6) Advise Yakima FCT of any other reported or observed condition that will affect the
safe operation of aircraft on the airport:
(7) Report runway and taxiway conditions as follows:
(a) Wet Runway — enough standing water that can be measured.
(b) Ice, Snow, Slush on the Runway.
(c) Height and locations of snowdrifts, berms, or piles of snow on or along the edges
of the runways or taxiways, and the extent of any plowed areas.
(d) Construction work on or immediately adjacent to runways or taxiways.
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(e) Hazardous wildlife.
(8) Advise Yakima FCT of the irregular operations of any part of the airport lighting
system.
(9) As deemed appropriate, provide information to Yakima FCT on any other pertinent
airport conditions.
7. ATTACHMENT: Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)
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Robert Davis
Air Traffic Manager
Yakima, WA FAA Contract Tower
Robert Peterson
Airport Manager
Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field
Cliff M e
City Manager
City of Yakima
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