In
order to mitigate potential negative impacts from
aircraft operations and enhance compatibility
with the surrounding communities, Stafford Regional
Airport maintains a proactive noise abatement
program which includes requested noise abatement
operating procedures for aircraft operating to
and from the Airport.
The Stafford Regional Airport’s Fly Friendly
program focuses on pilot education and cooperation.
The departure and arrival procedures described
in this program are derived from noise abatement
procedures published by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Compliance with the noise abatement procedures
is requested unless deviations are made necessary
by weather, Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions
or clearances, and in-flight emergency or other
safety considerations.
The Stafford Regional Airport Fly Friendly program
applies ONLY to aircraft operating to and from
the Stafford Regional Airport. It does not apply,
nor does it govern, military, commercial or civilian
aircraft over-flying or operating in the Airport’s
vicinity.
 Fixed
Wing Procedures |
Hours
of Operation- The Stafford Regional Airport
shall be open for public use 24 hours a day, and
Fixed Base Operators (FBO) are required to provide
aeronautical services to the public for twelve
continual hours daily, 7 days per week. Airport
operations are subject to the following restrictions:
the Airport Authority, or its appointed representative
may close the Airport because of conditions of
the landing area, necessary maintenance, the presentation
of special events and similar causes.
Voluntary
Night Departure Curfew - Aircraft takeoffs
and engine startups are discouraged between 2300
hours local time and 0600 hours Monday through
Friday, or until 0700 hours on weekends.
Voluntary
Night Arrival Curfew - Although aircraft
arrivals are permitted 24 hours a day, a voluntary
curfew for arrivals is in effect between 2300
hours and 0600 hours local time Monday through
Friday, or until 0700 hours on weekends.
Formation
Flying - Formation takeoffs and landings
are prohibited. Formation flying within Class
E Airspace is highly discouraged unless necessary
for an emergency.
Pre-Flight
Run-Up- Pilots are requested to perform
pre-flight run-ups away from the exposed runway
ends whenever possible. Extended high power settings
on run-up or departure negatively impact the community.
Maximum
Noise Level- Stafford County, Virginia
has a community noise ordinance which establishes
a maximum noise level of 65 dBA Single Event Noise
Exposure Level (SENEL) from 0700 hours to 1900
hours local time, and 55 dBA SENEL from 1900 hours
to 0700 hours local time. Compliance with the
ordinance is mandatory unless deviations are made
necessary by weather, ATC instructions or clearances,
an in flight emergency or other safety considerations.
Noise complaints will be recorded and investigated
in accordance with the Stafford Regional Airport
Noise Abatement Plan.
Pilots
are encouraged to contact
the Stafford Regional Airport for additional details.
Noise
Abatement Communications -TO BE DETERMINED
| Jet
Aircraft Procedures |
Hours
of Operations - The Stafford Regional
Airport shall be open for public use 24 hours
a day, and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) are required
to provide aeronautical services to the public
for twelve continual hours daily, 7 days per week.
Airport operations are subject to the following
restrictions: the Airport Authority, or its appointed
representative may close the Airport because of
conditions of the landing area, necessary maintenance,
the presentation of special events and similar
causes.
Voluntary
Night Departure Curfew - Aircraft takeoffs
and engine startups are discouraged between 2300
hours local time and 0600 hours Monday through
Friday, or until 0700 hours on weekends.
Voluntary
Night Arrival Curfew - Although aircraft
arrivals are permitted 24 hours a day, a voluntary
curfew for arrivals is in effect between 2300
hours and 0600 hours local time Monday through
Friday, or until 0700 hours on weekends.
APU
Restrictions - For noise abatement purposes,
please limit Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) use to
the minimum time necessary. The maximum allowable
APU run-time is (30) thirty minutes. In addition,
the APU is considered an engine start and shall
comply with the Stafford Regional Airport curfews.
Reverse
Thrust Use - The use of reverse thrust
may negatively impact the residential community
surrounding the Stafford Regional Airport, particularly
during night hours. The use of minimum reverse
thrust necessary for safety is recommended consistent
with runway conditions and available length.
Pre-Flight
Run-Up- Pilots are requested to perform
pre-flight run-ups away from the exposed runway
ends whenever possible. Extended high power settings
on run-up or departure negatively impact the community.
Maximum
Noise Level - Stafford County, Virginia
has a community noise ordinance which establishes
a maximum noise level of 65 dBA Single Event Noise
Exposure Level (SENEL) from 0700 hours to 1900
hours local time, and 55 dBA SENEL from 1900 hours
to 0700 hours local time. Compliance with the
ordinance is mandatory unless deviations are made
necessary by weather, ATC instructions or clearances,
an in flight emergency or other safety considerations.
Noise complaints will be recorded and investigated
in accordance with the Stafford Regional Airport
Noise Abatement Plan.
Pilots
are encouraged to contact
the Stafford Regional Airport for additional details.
Noise
Abatement Communications -TO BE DETERMINED
VFR
DEPARTURES - Requested Operational Procedures
General
- Maintain departure speed and altitude
as long as safe and practical. Exit Airport area
as quickly as practical.
VFR
ARRIVALS
- Requested Operational Procedures
General
- Maintain pattern altitude as long as
safe and practical. Do not allow altitude to erode
on extended downwind and base legs. Utilize low
power approaches if safe and practical. Approach
as steeply as is safe and practical.
IFR
PROCEDURES- Requested Operational Procedures
IFR
Engine Start Procedures - TO BE DETERMINED.
IFR Hold Area Procedures - TO
BE DETERMINED.
| Helicopter
Procedures |
Hours
of Operation - The Stafford Regional
Airport shall be open for public use 24 hours
a day, and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) are required
to provide aeronautical services to the public
for twelve continual hours daily, 7 days per week.
Airport operations are subject to the following
restrictions: the Airport Authority, or its appointed
representative may close the Airport because of
conditions of the landing area, necessary maintenance,
the presentation of special events and similar
causes.
Voluntary
Night Departure Curfew - Helicopter takeoffs
and engine startups are discouraged between 2300
hours local time and 0600 hours Monday through
Friday, or until 0700 hours on weekends.
Voluntary
Night Arrival Curfew - Although aircraft
arrivals are permitted 24 hours a day, a voluntary
curfew for arrivals is in effect between 2300
hours and 0600 hours local time Monday through
Friday, or until 0700 hours on weekends.
Formation
Flying - Formation takeoffs and landings
are prohibited. Formation flying within Class
E Airspace is highly discouraged unless necessary
for an emergency.
Flight
Training - Helicopter flight training
is permitted from 0700 hours to 1900 hours local
time.
Maximum Noise Level - Stafford
County, Virginia has a community noise ordinance
which establishes a maximum noise level of 65
dBA Single Event Noise Exposure Level (SENEL)
from 0700 hours to 1900 hours local time, and
55 dBA SENEL from 1900 hours to 0700 hours local
time. Compliance with the ordinance is mandatory
unless deviations are made necessary by weather,
ATC instructions or clearances, an in flight emergency
or other safety considerations. Noise complaints
will be recorded and investigated in accordance
with the Stafford Regional Airport Noise Abatement
Plan.
Pilots
are encouraged to contact
the Stafford Regional Airport for additional details.
Noise
Abatement Communications -TO BE DETERMINED
VFR
DEPARTURES
- Requested Operational
Procedures
Runway
15 - Helicopters will depart via the
Runway (over the Runway, not the Taxiway).
Runway
33 - Helicopters will depart via the
Runway (over the Runway, not the Taxiway).
VFR
ARRIVALS- Requested Operational Procedures
Runway
15 - Helicopters will arrive via the
Runway (over the Runway, not the Taxiway).
Runway
33 - Helicopters will arrive via the
Runway (over the Runway, not the Taxiway).
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