Operations
Maintenance
Pavement
Topic Contacts
Ann Johnson
President
Professional Engineering Services
612-275-8190
johns421@umn.edu
Roger Olson
Research Operations Engineer
Minnesota Department of Transportation
651-779-5517
Roger.Olson@dot.state.mn.us
Resources from AirTAP
- "Pavement preservation: protecting your airport's biggest investment" (600 KB PDF)
- Presentation from 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum: Pavement Distress and Maintenance: Part 1 (71 MB PPT)
- AirTAP workshop highlights: Asphalt, Concrete, and Turf Maintenance and Preservation (267 KB PDF)
Resources from the FAA
Useful Practices
Equipment
Resources from AirTAP
- "Planning, resources aid equipment-buying process" (196 KB PDF)
Snow and Ice
Topic Contacts
Kathy Schaefer
CTAP Instructor
395 John Ireland Blvd., MS 722
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-366-3575
Kathleen.Schaefer@state.mn.us
Resources from AirTAP
- "Snow and ice control aids safe airport operations" (184 KB PDF)
- AirTAP workshop highlights: Snow and Ice Control (93 KB PDF)
Other Resources
- Alternative Aircraft and Pavement Deicers and Anti-Icing Formulations with Improved Environmental Characteristics (111 KB PDF)
- Airport Manager Training: Snow and Ice Control for Airport Managers
- Snow and Ice Control Plans (MnDOT Aeronautics e-Learning course)
Lighting
Resources from AirTAP
- "NAVAIDs: A brief overview" (194 KB PDF)
- "Workshop illuminates the latest in airfield lighting and navigational aids" (677 KB PDF)
- "Tour highlights, pyrotechnics, lighting, and pavement"
- AirTAP workshop highlights: Airport Lighting (34 KB PDF)
Other Resources
Signage
Resources from the FAA
Useful Practices
Wildlife
Topic Contacts
John Hart
Wildlife Biologist
USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services
218-327-3350
John.P.Hart@aphis.usda.gov
Resources from AirTAP
- "Wildlife control at airports a growing concern" (209 KB PDF)
- AirTAP workshop highlights: Wildlife Control (144 KB PDF)
Useful Practices
Record Keeping
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Record Keeping (1.8 MB PDF)
Resources from the FAA
Resources from MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
Other Resources
Sustainability
Resources from AirTAP
- "Improving airport sustainability" (496 KB PDF)
- "Erosion control for airports" (398 KB PDF)
Inspections
Topic Contacts
Shaun Germolus
Executive Director
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority
218-262-3452
shaun@hibbingairport.com
Resources from AirTAP
- "Self-inspections make for safer airports" (80 KB PDF)
Other Resources
Safety & Security
Federal Regulations
Resources from the FAA
Guidelines for General Aviation Airports
Resources from AirTAP
Airport Security Program
Resources from AirTAP
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers (666 KB PDF)
Local Training and Airport Familiarization
Resources from AirTAP
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers (666 KB PDF)
Security Technology
Resources from AirTAP
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers (666 KB PDF)
Protecting the Public, Staff, Tenants, and Contractors
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Safety (111 KB PDF)
Aircraft Fueling
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Aircraft Fueling (111 KB PDF)
Resources from AirTAP
- "Proper fueling methods make for safer airports" (126 KB PDF)
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
Topic Contacts
Shaun Germolus
Executive Director
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority
218-262-3452
shaun@hibbingairport.com
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Notice to Airmen (111 KB PDF)
Other Resources
- E-NOTAM Web site
- NOTAMs (MnDOT Aeronautics e-Learning course)
Communications
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Airfield Data and Communications (111 KB PDF)
Vehicle Operations
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Airfield Data and Communications (111 KB PDF)
Wildlife Control
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation (111 KB PDF)
Emergency Preparedness
Planning & Preparation
Topic Contacts
Dave Beaver
Airport Manager
Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
507-444-2448
airport@ci.owatonna.mn.us
Resources from AirTAP
- Speakers share ideas, resources for emergency planning (496 KB PDF)
- "Planning for the worst: emergency preparedness for general aviation airports" (593 KB PDF)
- General Aviation Airport Emergency Plan Template (233 KB PDF)
Airport Emergency Plan
Resources from AirTAP
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers (66 KB PDF)
Operational Planning
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Operational Planning Procedures (111 KB PDF)
Training
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Emergency Training and Airport Familiarization (111 KB PDF)
Aircraft Accidents and Incidents
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Aircraft Accidents and Incidents (111 KB PDF)
Media Relations
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Media Relations (111 KB PDF)
Resources from AirTAP
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers (66 KB PDF)
Preferred Practices and Recommendations
Resources from the Guidebook for Managing Small Airports
- Perferred Practices and Recommendations (111 KB PDF)
Coordination with Other Agencies/Groups
Resources from AirTAP
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