Procedures - CI_4760

area, intended to be used as a runway or heliport. This authorization only applies in respect

to the safe and efficient use of that airspace by aircraft. Commandant (G-OAV) will be the

final approval authority for any activation or deactivation of the physical runway or

heliport. This does not preclude the temporary closing of a runway for emergencies or

repairs. Runways or heliports authorized in accordance with this instruction, will be in a

Private Airport status only - that is, limited to proponents use only, not open to the general

public.

PROCEDURES.

FAA form 7480-1, Notice of Landing Area Proposal, should be completed in its

entirety and must include an airport layout sketch and a U.S. Geological Survey

quadrangle map. The area to be designated a runway must have a minimum 20:1

obstacle threshold displacement. Obstacles include, but are not limited to, buildings,

towers, antennas and fences. The quadrangle map can be procured from the U.S.

Geological Survey Map Distribution Center in Denver, CO or through local

topographical map dealers.

Helicopter operations exemption - Certain types of helicopter operations are exempt

from the formal Federal Aviation Administration's Part 157 notice requirement, but

proponents must notify the nearest FAA Air Traffic Facility of the intended

aeronautical activity.

(1)

Federally obligated helicopters (federally funded and committed to public

use)

(2)

Temporary landing sites (less than 10 operations per day for less than 30

days)

(3)

Medical emergency sites (accident scenes)

(4)

Emergency evacuation facilities (designated rooftop or ground level areas)

While the FAA does not physically inspect private airports, it will inspect the overall

site and seek operating concurrence with all adjacent assigned airspace. The FAA

will analyze each proposed airport traffic pattern, including the traffic pattern

altitude and direction, with the intent of providing sufficient air traffic spacing with

adjacent airports and instrument approach paths. Specific course rules may have to

be developed to permit the safe and efficient operation of local traffic. Forward any

draft letters of agreement or memorandums of understanding to Commandant (G-

OAV) for clearance.

Designation of a surface area for use in aircraft operations must be done in

compliance with a variety of Federal and state environmental requirements.

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