PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
February 18, 2010

NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE

Temporary Flight Restriction Zones Locations (Surface up to, but not including FL180)

• •30nm TFR - Centered on DEN228012.2
• •10nm TFR Buckley AFB - Centered on FQF266006.6
• •10nm TFR Downtown - Centered on BJC135012.6

Time frames

• • 30nm TFR - 1415L until 1800L
• • 10nm TFR BKF - 1415L until 1530L
• • 10nm TFR Downtown - 1445L until 1730L
• • 10nm TFR BKF - 1700L until 1800L

AS PER NOTAM 10/6534

Rules for the 10NM PTFR:

1. Only regularly scheduled Air Carrier and Air Cargo, Medical Emergency, Law Enforcement, and DOD aircraft can operate in the TFR.

Rules for the 30NM PTFR:

1. 1. Must be squawking an ATC assigned discrete transponder code prior to operation in the 30NM PTFR.
2. 2. Must maintain 2 way radio communication with ATC.
3. 3. Must be on an IFR or VFR flight plan.
4. 4. Only authorized operations are arrivals/departures to local airports in the 30NM TFR.
5. 5. Aircraft may not loiter within the PTFR. ATC may approve transit operations on a workload permitting basis.

Prohibited Operations:

1. 1. Aerobatics
2. 2. Gliders/Tow Aircraft/Ultra-light
3. 3. Flight Training (Instruction and Practice Instrument Approaches)
4. 4. Jump planes (parachute support)
5. 5. Crop Dusting
6. 6. Animal Population Control Flight Operations
7. 7. Commercial Cargo Ops that don’t meet/exceed TSA's DSIP standards
8. 8. Banner Towing
9. 9. Model Rocketry/Aircraft Operations
10. 10. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Impact on IFR Pilots:

1. 1. Must get their clearance prior to departure from an airport in 30NM PTFR - cannot pick up their clearance and squawk code airborne. Must get their clearance and squawk code prior to PTFR entry.

Impact on VFR Pilots:

1. 1. No operations allowed in the 10NMR PTFR.
2. 2. Only operations allowed in the 30NM PTFR are arrivals/departures to local airports and transit operations approved by ATC on a workload permitting basis.
3. 3. Aircraft departing private strips must be on a heading away from the 10NMR PTFR.
4. 4. Must file an IFR/VFR flight plan to enter/depart .
5. 5. No round robin flight plans into/out of PTFR; pilot must file separate flight plans.
6. 6. All aircraft must be squawking an ATC assigned discreet code prior to entering the 30NMR PTFR.

Flight Data / Clearance Delivery

1. When releasing the VFR departure be sure to instruct them to depart on a heading away from the 10NM PTFR, squawking the assigned code and contacting the assigned departure frequency.
2. 
   Controllers should review scramble and intercept procedures. Aircraft that violate the PTFR and are determined to be a threat will be intercepted and forced down.

A brief on activities at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport

Airfield Maintenance – 10 Minute PPR on 11L/29R

Starting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 7th, for approximately 2 hours there will be a 10 min PPR (prior permission request to common traffic advisory frequency 118.6) on Runway 11L/29R in order to complete airfield paint removal.

As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Airport Operations with any questions at 720-352-0395.

Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Mt. Evans Room - Terminal Building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made the reduction of Runway Incursions and Surface Incident one of its top priorities. As part of this program, BJC ATCT, in conjunction with airport authorities, is conducting a Local Runway Safety Action (LRSAT) meeting. The purpose of this LRSAT meeting is to gather the individuals who are actively engage in airside movements of aircraft and vehicles and have an open discussion on how to improve runway safety. The operation of the airport will be discussed as an overall system with input from the control tower, airport management, airport tenants and other customers. Past runway incursions and surface incidents will also be reviewed. As a result of the meeting, an Action Plan will be developed and implemented to improve operations at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Air Traffic Control Tower
11725 Airport Way
Broomfield, CO 80021

ISSUED: September 4, 2009
EFFECTIVE: September 4, 2009

ROCKY MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER(BJC) LETTER TO AIRMAN No. 09-1

SUBJECT: Aircraft Movement Area Not Visible From the Tower

CANCELLATION: September 4, 2011

This Letter to Airmen is to notify all pilots of aircraft at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to use caution, the following area is not visible from the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Air Traffic Control Tower: Alpha 17 run up area.

Liz Meyer
Air Traffic Manager

A brief on activities at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport

Runway 11R/29L Closure

Starting at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 1st, Runway 11R/29L will be closed for the duration of the day in order to complete airfield maintenance.

As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. This closure is weather pending. Please contact Airport Operations with any questions at 720-352-0395.

A brief on activities at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport

Runway Closures due to Mowing Operations

Starting at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am on Sunday, September 27th, Runway 11L/29R will be closed in order to complete mowing operations. Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating adjacent to Taxiway Alpha during this time.

Starting at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am on Monday, September 28th, runway 11R/29L will be closed in order to complete mowing operations. Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating adjacent to Taxiway Delta during this time.

As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information during these times. These closures are weather pending. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions at 303-271-4850.

A brief on activities at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport

Friday, August 21st - Change in Airport Closures for RMRFI & Air Show

Starting at 2:00 pm through 4:00 pm on Friday, August 21st, the airport will now be closed due to logistical changes with the Air Show. There will no longer be intermittent closures between 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm. All other closures remain the same.

As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Airport Operations with any questions at 720-352-0395.

A brief on activities at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport

Airport Closures for Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In & Air Show

Starting at 12:00 noon through 6:00 pm on Friday, August 21st, there will be intermittent airport closures, not to exceed 15 minutes, for air show practice. Please feel free to contact ground on frequency 121.7 prior to starting engines to check airport availability.

Starting at 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd, the airport will be closed for Air Show performances.

Starting at 7:00 pm through 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd, the airport will be closed for the Twilight Air Show performances.

As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Airport Operations with any questions at 720-352-0395.