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NON-TOWERED AIRPORTS - A LESSON IN SITUATIONAL AWARENESS & SURVIVAL PRESENTER ROB FINFROCK
The Basics
Field Elevation 7,171 MSL Runway 9/27: 6000 x 120
R-5101
Continuous, from surface up to 12,000 MSL NE boundary begins immediately south of Runway 9/27 DO NOT FLY THERE! In addition to radar surveillance, spotters along boundary watch for straying aircraft
In addition to national security concerns, this Restricted Area is also in place due to explosives and munitions testing and, recently, UAV operations at Los Alamos National Labs
The Details
Location atop the Pajarito Plateau means frequent crosswinds, turbulence and updrafts 2-Light PAPI (3.00 degree GS) left of runway, windsock to the right Rwy 27 uphill, Rwy 9 downhill Traffic sequencing relies on position reports relative to local landmarks Quartering tailwinds are common, especially on landing Traffic departing Runway 9 lacks options for emergency landing
First reporting point is the radio telescope at the far NE corner of Bandelier National Monument, south of the bend of Hwy 4
Telescope is 15 nm from runway threshold when following the described flight path
Landing at LAM
Be prepared for changes in wind direction, velocity, and up/downdrafts through approach, touchdown and rollout Go around if you do not touch down within 1st third of runway (or the length of eight 200 centerline stripes) Tailwinds are common on landing if the tailwind component exceeds 10 knots, consider going somewhere else!
Parking at LAM
Limited parking and tie-down space available
Self-serve fuel (100LL) Courtesy car available on first-come, first-served basis Do not perform engine run-up west of terminal building for noise abatement
Recommendations
Familiarize yourself with area before takeoff Know the proper reporting points and traffic callouts Verify youre on the correct CTAF! Be proficient in crosswind operations, taking into account that you may also need to take off and land with a quartering or direct tailwind Ensure your aircraft is well-maintained, and properly loaded for hot and high operations (again, there arent many options for an emergency landing)
Questions?
This presentation was compiled from information and images courtesy of: FAA Los Alamos Airport (www.lam.aero) SkyVector.com Airnav.com Los Alamos Daily Post FlickRiver.com Google Maps AOPA Aero-News Network (www.aero-news.net) CheckSix.com