Winter 2016/ 2017
2016/2017
WINTER OPERATIONS MANUAL
Last edited on: October 12, 2016 - Version 2
KAMLOOPS AIRPORT
101 – 3035 Airport Rd.
Kamloops BC
Canada
V2B 7X1
Office Hours 0800 to 1600
After Hours
250.376.3613
250.376.3233
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Table of Contents
WINTER OPERATIONS CONTACT LIST ................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 4
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 4
WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN ............................................................................................................................. 5
1. OBJECTIVES.......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................................. 5
3. DOCUMENT REVIEW, AMENDMENT & DISTRIBUTION ................................................................................ 5
4. AIRPORT MONITORING AND REPORTING ................................................................................................. 5
5. FACILITY CLOSURES FOR MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 5
6. AIRSIDE PRIORITIES .............................................................................................................................. 6
7. GROUNDSIDE PRIORITIES ...................................................................................................................... 7
8. SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................. 7
9. CONDITION MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING .......................................................................................... 9
10. AIRCRAFT DEICING / GLYCOL CLEANUP ................................................................................................ 12
11. W INTER OPERATIONS ACTIVATION AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN ........................................................... 13
12. ILS SNOW CLEARING .......................................................................................................................... 13
13. AIRCRAFT PARKING – MAIN APRON ...................................................................................................... 13
14. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SNOW PROFILE BEYOND RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY EDGE ........................................ 14
15. LOCALIZER/ GLIDEPATH SNOW CLEARING AREAS ................................................................................. 15
APPENDIX A – CONDITIONS AMSCR AND CRFI IS APPLICABLE .......................................................................... 18
APPENDIX B – DECISION MATRIX FOR CRFI REPORTING .................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX C – RESOURCES AVAILABLE ............................................................................................................ 20
APPENDIX D – AIRCRAFT DE/ANTI ICING USAGE RECORD ................................................................................ 21
APPENDIX E – DE- ICING AREA ....................................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX F - TERMINAL SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES AT ATB .......................................................................... 23
APPENDIX G – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................. 24
APPENDIX H – SPECIFICATION FOR RUNWAY SAND ........................................................................................ 25
APPENDIX I – AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT SURFACE CONDITION REPORT & CANADIAN RUNWAY FRICTION INDEX ... 27
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
These procedures published under the authority of the Managing Director.
Control Document Signed
______________________________
Fred Legace
Managing Director
Kamloops Airport Ltd.
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Date
WINTER OPERATIONS CONTACT LIST
This section is not included with the publicly distributed version of this plan. The telephone call list is kept in the Managing Director
office at Kamloops Airport. This list contains confidential telephone numbers and is available on request to authorized parties.
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INTRODUCTION
Winter operations procedures outlined in this manual are published to provide guidance and direction in dealing with winter
conditions by establishing priorities, responsibilities and procedures for snow removal and ice control on operational surfaces, and
for management of aircraft de-icing activities. The winter operations procedures are generally in effect from mid-November to the
end of March.
Prior to the beginning of the Winter Season, the Operations Manager shall convene a meeting with all Airport Tenants and affected
customers for the purpose of explaining provisions in the Winter Operations Manual, discussing and obtaining comment and
feedback from the Airport community. The manual is updated annually before being re-issued.
Before the beginning of winter operating schedule, the Operations Manager shall set up a training session for all personnel expected
to be involved in Winter Operations. Subjects to be included shall be:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Issue of AMSCR/CRFI reports
Authorities,
Snow and ice removal procedures,
Weather watch,
Equipment operation procedures,
Shift schedules and call out procedures.
DEFINITIONS
Aircraft movement surface - An aircraft movement area is any portion of the apron, taxiway or runway designated by the airport
specifically for and restricted to the movement of aircraft along the ground.
AMSCR – Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report
CRFI - Canadian Runway Friction Index
ERD – Electronic Recording Device – device used to provide CRFI
Ground Control Frequency – 121.9 Mhz
FSS – Flight Service Station (Nav Canada)
Mandatory Frequency – 125.7 Mhz
NOTAM J – NOTAM issued by Nav Canada notifying the presence of hazardous conditions due to contaminants on runways by
means of a specific format.
ONM – Observable not measureable – Damp surface but does not show water when touched by the hand
SNOWTAM – NOTAM issued by Nav Canada notifying the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush or
standing water associated with snow, slush, and ice on the movement area, by means of specific format.
SNOWiz – An internet application for the direct entry of runway surface condition by an accountable source, the output being both a
NOTAMJ and a SNOWTAM. The SNOWiz web application is for fixed, airport office use. SNOWiz is also an internet interface that
allows dialog between automated reporting systems and the NAV CANADA database.
TR – Trace – Snow or frost when less measurable amount.
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WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN
1.
Objectives
The objective of the Winter Operations Plan is to ensure aircraft operating surfaces are maintained to a safe operational standard
for all airside users. The plan also identifies maintenance of all service roads, public car park areas, and pedestrian walkways to
ensure safe public and employee access to airport facilities.
2.
Responsibilities
The Supervisor, Safety and Facilities is responsible for assigning personnel and equipment to various work areas in accordance with
established priorities, existing or forecast conditions or changing operational requirements. In the event snow removal resources
are limited, the Operations Manager may make alternate arrangements for snow and ice control.
Additional personnel will be called in on an overtime basis to maintain Priority 1 areas to acceptable and safe standards.
Airfield Technicians are trained and responsible for obtaining and disseminating CRFI and AMSCR information in accordance with
current Transport Canada regulations.
Flight training is not recommended and may be suspended during winter maintenance activities. The Airport Operator will restrict
flight training via NOTAM in order to ensure winter maintenance activities are not interrupted.
3.
Document Review, Amendment & Distribution
This document shall be reviewed each year in September as part of a consultation with the Airport Operations Committee. Changes
to this document shall be approved by the Managing Director. A revised document shall be issued each year prior to October 31 and
shall be valid from November 1 of the current year until October 31 of the following year.
This document shall be distributed through the Kamloops Airport website at www.kamloopsairport.com. The contact list shall be
distributed separately to airport stakeholders who have a need to know the contents.
4.
Airport Monitoring and Reporting
Nav Canada will notify the Manager, Airport Operations of known safety hazards or obstructions on the movement areas
of the airport. Nav Canada will notify airport personnel of known or forecast weather information when such weather
may affect airport operations (e.g. freezing precipitation, snowfall accumulations of 2.5 cm {1 inch} or greater).
Nav Canada will notify airport personnel of known airport lighting, communication system or electrical power outages.
The contact phone number for Aircraft Movement Surface Conditions Reports is the Airport Administration office at
250.376.3233.
When surface conditions are changing frequently due to snowfall or winds, to get current runway conditions, contact
250.376.3233.
5.
Facility Closures for Maintenance
During any event that it becomes necessary to close maneuvering surface by voice advisory or NOTAM due to existing
conditions, the Airport Technician will


Issue the appropriate NOTAM via FSS via Ground Control Frequency, and;
advise the Manager, Airport Operations of the requirement.
A runway or taxiway closure may be made for up 1 hours during a weather event to permit snow removal or ice control
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operations to take place without interruption.
Closure of Air Navigation facilities is the responsibility of Nav Canada. Snow removal within the Glide Path or Localizer
critical areas is to be pre-arranged through the local Nav Canada Team Supervisor.
6.
Airside Priorities
Runways, taxiways, and aircraft apron(s) shall be cleared to an acceptable standard by plowing, blowing, sweeping and/or
application of deicing agent or sand where required. The Localizer is known to be sensitive to icing conditions. KAL will advise FSS of
observed icing conditions that have potential to disrupt Nav Aid Equipment.
Priority 1 Area
Priority 1
1
2
3
4
Runway 09/27 cleared to a width of 30 m, (100 ft.)
Taxiway Bravo (B)
Sufficient apron area, including the east end of the main apron, to accommodate scheduled passenger and cargo flight
operations and west end to maintain access for GA operations.
Passenger walkways between arrival door, departures door and aircraft. A cleared path for access to baggage carousel.
During heavy snowfall conditions, work on Priority 1 areas will be continuous and will not be ended until conditions warrant.
Accumulation of snow greater than 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) on priority 1 areas is to be avoided.
The yellow pavement markings on Taxi A at the intersection of Runway 09-27 will be swept clear of snow as soon as possible. The
complete line must be cleared. Nav Canada uses these markings for checks on the DME Localizer. In case of DME Localizer failure,
checks may be required at any time.
Priority 2 Area
Priority 2
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
Taxiway Alpha
Taxiway Charlie
Taxiway Delta
Taxiway Foxtrot
Taxiway Golf
Helipads
Remainder of Runway 09/27
Equipment normally used in these areas is the same as in Priority 1 areas. Priority 2 areas are cleaned when there is an
accumulation of 5 cm (2 inches) or greater of snow. Snow accumulation on Priority 2 areas should not be allowed to exceed 10 cm
(4 inches).
Priority 3 Area
Priority 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Runway 04/22
Taxiways Echo
Localizer Road
Runway and Taxiway shoulder areas
Pre threshold areas
ILS Snow Clearing Area
Remaining airside areas required to permit full operational use of the airport.
This will be considered a cleanup phase following a storm or a buildup of snow and ice. Equipment normally used in these areas is
the same as in Priorities 1 and 2. Extreme caution is required to ensure no road salt is permitted airside. Accumulations of slush and
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ice on vehicles must be removed before the vehicle is allowed airside. A supply of runway sand will be positioned at various
locations for air carrier use on passenger walkways. This sand will also be positioned for use at the incline to the baggage carousel
off-load area.
7.
Groundside Priorities
Priority 1 Area
Priority 1
1
2
3
4
5
Airport Road
Primary road access to Air Terminal Building and Operations Building
Air Terminal Building and Employee Lot pedestrian walkways and sidewalks
Public parking areas as required
At least one lane on Aviation Way to the Nav Canada FSS.
Work will be performed on Priority 1 areas when there is an accumulation of 5 cm (2 inches) of snow. Snow depth should not
exceed 10 cm (4 inches) on Priority 1 groundside areas. Equipment used in normal snow removal or ice control situations is listed in
Appendix C.
Air Terminal Building sidewalks and walkways shall be kept in a safe condition. The Terminal Services Contractor is responsible for
snow removal, sanding and applying ice control substances to sidewalks and walkways (see Appendix F).
Priority 2 Area
Priority 2
1
2
3
4
Balance of Aviation Way
ATB and Operations Building parking lot and ramp access
All remaining airport access roads
Remaining public parking areas
Priority 2 areas are normally cleaned following cessation of a storm.
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Snow Removal Procedures
Daily Winter Hours of Operation
Morning shift
Afternoon shift
0500 – 1630
1230 – 0000
If forecast weather conditions dictate (ie. snow accumulation of 2.5 cm or more, freezing rain) Airport Technicians will remain on
duty (on site) until the arrival of the last scheduled flight of the day, including statutory holidays.
All snow removal activities on Airside are conducted by airport staff. Walkways are cleaned by Security staff.
After Hours Standby Staff
One Airport Technician is on standby from 0000 to 0500 daily from the end of the evening shift to the beginning of the morning shift
Monday through Sunday, including statutory holidays. The Airport Technician on standby will carry a cellular phone at all times.
After hours service may be subject to cost recovery from the requesting party.
Plowing & Sweeping
Plowing and sweeping are the most common snow and ice control measures conducted on the runway. The runway sweepers use
stainless steel bristles. Once operations for the day have ceased, the maintenance crews may cease operations overnight. If
contamination remains on the runway, a SNOWTAM will be filed to advise pilots of the condition.
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Priority 1 Areas:
Snow must not be allowed to accumulate beyond 1.3 cm (½ inch) in Priority 1 areas.
 Begin plowing and sweeping at Combined Services Building
 Plow center of Taxiway B to Center of Runway 09/27.
 Plow center of Runway 09/27 in two directions.
 Plow center of Taxiway B to apron.
 Plow remaining Runway 09/27 surface to width of 30 m (100 ft).
 If windrows exist, use snow blower to remove. See snow profile in part 0.
 Plow remaining Taxiway B surface and apron taxi path to Taxiway B.
 Concurrent with this work, clear pathways to aircraft and for baggage handling at the outbound and inbound baggage
areas.
Priority 2 Areas:
Once snow has abated enough to remain under 1.3 cm (approx. ½ inch) on Priority 1 areas work can commence on Priority 2
areas. Snow in Priority 2 areas must be allowed to accumulate 5 cm (2 inches).
 If necessary, plow and sweep remainder of Runway 09/27.
 If windrows exist, use snow blower to remove. See snow profile in part 0.
 Taxiway A or C plow and sweep from center to each side.
 If windrows exist, use snow blower to remove. See snow profile in part 0.
 Plow and sweep remaining Taxiway from A or C from center to each side.
 If windrows exist, use snow blower to remove. See snow profile in part 0.
 Plow and sweep Taxiway F and G from center to each side.
 If windrows exist, use snow blower to remove. See snow profile in part 0.
 Clean helipads.
Priority 3 Areas:
Refer to the Priority 3 list. These areas can be done in any order as airport operations permit.
Snow Blowing
Once windrows have reached 12 inches on the runway edge, the windrow will be blown off the runway to infield area. The blowing
of accumulated snow is intended to transition from the runway edge toward the infield area in as gradual a slope as possible. See
the section “Maximum Height of Snow Profile beyond Runway and Taxiway Edge.”
Chemical Application
The chemical used is a combination of Potassium Acetate and Urea 46-0-0. Runway anti-icing agent is applied during known or
forecast icing conditions.
Runway Sand Application
Runway sand is applied to the movement surfaces when ice has developed. Once the ice has melted, the sand is considered to be a
contaminant and will be removed as soon as possible.
Snow and Ice Removal on Leased Areas
Tenants are fully responsible for snow and ice control on their leased areas. Tenants may however, arrange with the Kamloops
Airport Ltd. to have their areas cleared on a cost recovery basis. In these cases, Tenant areas are normally treated as Priority 3 areas
and cleared after all other airside work has been completed. Airport staff must record times spent and the equipment and materials
used to clear tenant areas. Tenants shall be invoiced for all work done by the airport on leased areas.
Vehicle Control
 The duty Airport Technician will notify Air Carriers, Ground Handling and Aircraft Refueling staff of activation of snow
removal activities.
 All airport staff not actively engaged in snow removal shall restrict their vehicle movements to those only required to ready
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9.
an aircraft for departure or arrival.
Vehicles entering the airside from a groundside road surface shall check for and remove any buildup of snow on the vehicle
wheel well and underbody before proceeding on the airside.
Condition Measurement and Reporting
Communication Flowchart
The following is a Communication Flowchart for winter condition measurement and reporting. AMSCR is created either with or
without a CRFI. The AMSCR is then sent to Nav Canada via SNOWiz by Airport Technician. Referencing SNOWiz, Nav Canada will then
create a NOTAM J to communicate conditions to the pilot.
AMSCR
CRFI
ERD
KAL
SNOWiz
NAV CANADA
NOTAM J
/SNOWTAM
Policy
During Winter Operations, it is the policy of Kamloops Airport Ltd. to issue an AMSCR at the beginning of each shift, to update the
reports with additional AMSCR’s as weather and surface conditions change, and to issue NOTAM’s for any other situation where
conditions differ from those published in Aeronautical Publications.
See Appendix A for conditions for which an AMSCR is applicable.
The AMSCR must include width of cleared runway and existence and location of any windrows of snow or slush or ridges of snow in
excess of 5cm (2 inches) depth on the runway. Where a certain width of the runway is cleared, the cleared width must be indicated,
and the amount of snow or contaminant on the remainder of the runway measured and described.
Conditions for Which A CRFI Recording Is Applicable
CRFI readings are published as part of the AMSCR report and only when specific conditions are present. See Appendix A for
Conditions for CRFI Recording.
CRFI readings shall not be provided when conditions do not meet required criteria.
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Conditions for which a NOTAM is applicable
A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) provides information to pilots on deviations from published Aviation information involving facility
conditions at any aviation facility. Procedures and Authorities for issuing NOTAM's are contained in Transport Canada Canadian
Class 1 NOTAM Procedures, TP973E.
Winter Operation conditions are made known to pilots by way of a SNOWTAM/NOTAM J, which is published by Nav Canada and
contains information from the AMSCR. This information will allow a pilot to make an informed decision on whether or not it is safe
to use the airport’s facilities.
AMSCR Reporting
Airfield Technician shall record AMSCR and CRFI data. The AMSCR report is issued following an inspection of the runway and
includes a CRFI when conditions warrant. The report remains valid for eight hours or until conditions change and a new report is
filed to reflect the current surface condition.
AMSCR’s shall be electronically filed with Nav Canada. Verbal information may be passed by radio on Ground Control Frequency to
the FSS specialist for dissemination to aircraft.
Although there is no requirement to identify expected completion times of snow removal operations, such information is useful for
flight planning purposes. If snow or ice removal is required and the start of the work is going to be delayed more than 30 minutes
from the time the AMSCR was taken, the expected start time will be indicate as a comment in the AMSCR report.
An ERD is the instrument used at Kamloops Airport for taking CRFI readings. A calibration of the ERD is performed prior to the start
of winter operations (annually – test certificate placed in Winter Operations Manual controlled document binder).
Percentage of Coverage
SNOWiz reports the percentage of coverage in 5% increments and requires the total coverage add up to 100%. There shall only be 3
types of contaminants. For example: 50% compacted snow, 25% ice patches, 25% bare and dry).
Depth of Contaminant
Depths of contaminants are measured with inches. Below 2 inches, the decimal values should be used:
1/8 inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
1
1 1/2 inch
0.13
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.5
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Above 2 inches, whole values at 1 inch increments are used:
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
5
6
Taxiways and Aprons
Taxiway and Apron conditions are included in the information section in the SNOWTAM/NOTAM J.
Closure of Aircraft Movement Surfaces
The Airport Managing Director has delegated the authority for the closure of any portion of the aircraft movement surfaces to the
Airport Technician on duty. An aircraft movement surface is closed when unsafe conditions exist or to allow snow and ice removal
operations to take place safely without interruption. Closures must be made in accordance with Transport Canada publication
TP312E. FSS will be consulted to determine operational impacts before a decision is made to close any facility.
The Criteria used for deciding to close an aircraft movement surface is as follows:
Safety of Operations
Aircraft Movements
Personnel
Air Carrier Operations
Consultation
Length of closure
When the condition of the runway or taxiway (e.g.: CRFI reading of 0.2 or less) is considered to be a
safety risk, the surface will be closed until mitigation can be completed.
When unnecessary aircraft movements (e.g.: training circuits) are being conducted that interfere with
snow and ice removal operations the surface will be closed.
When sufficient personnel and equipment are unavailable to ensure snow and ice control can be
conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
Air Carrier schedules will not be seriously disrupted
FSS Operations personnel have been consulted to determine operational impact on existing operations.
Closure is to be in effect only until aircraft operations can safely resume.
Approved NOTAM Wording
There are options for NOTAMs which affect certain operations:
To deny all activity use but to advise that the runway could be available with prior notice:
 RWY 09/27 AVBL PPR
To deny all activity except for medevac flights:
 RWY 09/27 AVBL FOR MEDEVAC ONLY
To deny all activity except for schedule flights:
 RWY 09/27 AVBL SKED FLT ONLY (can be combined with medevac)
To deny certain activity:
 RWY 09/27 NOT AVBL FOR FLIGHT TRAINING
Authorization for Reporting AMSCR/CRFI
The following site staff are authorized by the Managing Director to issue AMSCR/CRFI reports.
N. Louvros
F. Legace
S. Roelofs
D. Maloney
B. Dagg
Z. Young
A. Boon
J. Maskiewich
J. Moroz
Weather Forecasts
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Advance weather forecasts and warnings shall be obtained from Environment Canada.
Notification by Nav Canada Flight Service Station
Outside of scheduled maintenance hours, the FSS may notify the Airport Technician on standby of the following conditions:
a) Any major change in weather condition.
b) The onset of freezing rain.
c) An arriving or departing aircraft reports conditions that differ substantially from the current AMSCR report.
10.
Aircraft Deicing / Glycol Cleanup
Aircraft Deicing
Aircraft De-Icing or Anti-Icing chemical is a material which must be handled with appropriate care. Where Air Carriers or other
aircraft operators store or have de-icing material stored for them on an airport, they must demonstrate that their procedures for
storing, handling and containing the material meet applicable environmental standards. Operators must also provide a Glycol
Management and Recovery Cleanup Plan to the Managing Director before the start of the winter season.
De-icing crews shall use only the amount of glycol necessary to clear critical flight control surfaces as detailed in the applicable
Canadian Aviation Regulations.
When an aircraft that has remained overnight is to be de-iced at an operational stand, the aircraft shall be positioned back from the
operational stand by a minimum of the length of the nose to the passenger door of the aircraft. Following completion of the deicing procedure, the aircraft will be moved forward to the normal operational stand position to load the passengers and cargo. The
aircraft must be positioned in such a way that passengers and aircraft service personnel and equipment do not have to cross the
area where glycol is present. When de-icing conditions warrant, the aircraft will be positioned on the south edge of the main apron
(see appendix E). If large amounts of glycol are dispersed and it begins to pond, it must be captured, collected, stored in an adequate
container and shipped to an approved facility for disposal. Air carriers have responsibility for collecting and shipping of runoff
containing glycol.
Each aircraft operator de-icing aircraft at Kamloops Airport must report to Kamloops Airport Ltd., the total and type of de-icing
chemical used monthly, within the first 15 days of the previous of the month. The monthly report shall also contain any unusual or
abnormal events involving de-icing during the month being reported (see Appendix C).
Glycol Cleanup
Upon request of the aircraft operator following the application of glycol, an Airport Technician may be dispatched to the area
covered by chemical to restore the surface coefficient of friction to a safe level.
Prior to any use of the area by low-engined aircraft, the sand/chemical shall be cleared from the area to prevent the possibility of
foreign object damage (FOD) to the aircraft engines. Cost of glycol cleanup shall be invoiced to the aircraft operator as described in
this manual or in the Kamloops Airport Fees & Charges Guide.
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Additional Services – Cost Recovery
There is no charge for normal winter operations as described in this manual. Where there is a request from a party for additional
winter maintenance activities, the charge for providing that service is outlined below.
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
Airport Technician (min 3 hours)
Airport Maintenance Equipment
11.
- $100 per hour / per person
- $150 per hour / per piece
Winter Operations Activation and Communications Plan
The Airport Technician shall make the decision whether or not to call in other personnel in anticipation of the forecast conditions.
During snow and ice events, air carriers and FSS will be kept informed of the proposed sequence and progress of snow removal, and
of any special situations such as application of Sand and Urea for ice control, and condition reports on facilities such as aprons. A
variety of means will be used to communicate this information:
 Runway Surface Condition Reports delivered via SNOWiz.
 Via two-way radio
 Via personal briefings to air carriers
12.
ILS Snow Clearing
The Localizer provides ‘extended centerline’ guidance to approaching aircraft through radio signals. These signals traveling down the
runway area, can be distorted by ‘sheer’ cut snow banks or wind drifts. This will result in distortion of the radio signal as seen by an
approaching aircraft.
In consultation with the Nav Canada technical services, the acceptable snow depth for the Kamloops Localizer is 30 cm or 12 inches.
The clearing of snow around the ILS is critical to aircraft on approach before the limits are reached, otherwise the equipment must
be turned OFF and announced by NOTAM.
13.
Aircraft Parking – Main Apron
In order to facilitate snow removal at the main apron, only aircraft that are engaged in active fueling or passenger
boarding/deplaning will be permitted to position on the main apron area. All other aircraft are be parked as directed by the
marshals, or at other designated aircraft parking areas off the main apron.
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14.
Maximum Height of Snow Profile Beyond Runway and Taxiway Edge
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15.
Localizer/ Glidepath Snow Clearing Areas
Localizer 09
Updated on December 12th, 2015.
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Localizer 27
Updated on December 12th, 2015.
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Glidepath
Updated on December 12th, 2015.
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APPENDIX A – Conditions AMSCR and CRFI is applicable
Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report?
Beginning of the day
Every 8 hours following
Change in runway condition – improving or
disintegrating.
After completion of surface maintenance
After aircraft accident or incident
When Runway is not cleared to full width
YES
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APPENDIX B – Decision Matrix for CRFI Reporting
Do I provide a CRFI number?
Ice
Wet Ice
Compacted Snow
Slush on Ice
Dry or Wet Snow (Below 2.5 cm)
YES
(25% 10 m either side
of centerline has
contamination)
Chemical/ Sand on Ice
Frost
Bare and Wet or Damp
Bare and Dry
Slush
Dry or Wet Snow (above 2.5 cm)
NO
Wet Snow that splatters or turns to
Slush or has Visible Water when
driven on
Runway average exceeds 0.50
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APPENDIX C – Resources Available
Snow Removal Equipment
Quantity
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Description
International Single Axle Dump Truck with 19 ft. plow
High speed runway sweeper
Kubota Tractor
Boschung Dual Chemical Spreader + truck
Sand spreader 1 tonne capacity for runway sand
Small John Deere Tractor with winter implements
4x4 GMC Pickup
Nissan Pickup
One Ton GMC Truck (with plow and sander)
Case loader with snow bucket
Vohl snow blower
Ramp-hog blade
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APPENDIX D – Aircraft De/Anti Icing Usage Record
AIRCRAFT DE/ANTI-ICING USAGE RECORD FOR MONTH OF ________________
KAMLOOPS AIRPORT
PAGE _____ OF _____
DE-ICING AGENT __________________
DATE
AIR CARRIER
AIRCRAFT TYPE(S)
RECORDED BY _____________
PURPOSE (ANTI OR
DE-ICING)
DE-ICER USED
(ETHYLENE OR
PROPYLENE)
% DEICER/
WATER
MIXTURE
VOLUME OF
MIXTURE
USED
(LITRES)
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APPENDIX E – De- icing Area
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APPENDIX F - Terminal Services Responsibilities at ATB
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APPENDIX G – Roles and Responsibilities
Manager, Airport Operations develops the Winter Operations Manual and has overall priority-setting responsibility for all aspects of
Winter Operations.
Supervisor, Safety and Facilities shall ensure shifts and callout procedures are established and made known to tenants and involved
personnel in order to provide continuous availability of staff to deal with storm conditions.
Airport Technician performs surface inspections and provides information for NOTAM J and AMSCR reports. The Airport Technician
operates heavy equipment to remove snow and ice from paved surfaces, and applies de-icing compound or sand as required. In the
interest of safety, the Airport Technician has been delegated authority to close the runway under certain conditions.
Nav Canada (FSS) will notify Kamloops Airport Ltd. (KAL) of known or observed conditions, which affect the safe operation of the
airport.
Nav Canada (FIC) will provide Kamloops Airport Ltd. with weather forecasts upon request.
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APPENDIX H – Specification for Runway Sand
Sand No. 4 (Runway Sand)
Part 1 – General
1.1 Certification
1.2 Deliveries
.1
Supplier shall supply a certificate attesting to the qualities and
feature of the material as delivered.
.2
The certificate shall attest to meeting these specifications.
.1
All deliveries to be accompanied by a certified weight
certificate
.2
Delivers will be subject to inspection and approval by the
Managing Director.
.3
All costs of materials rejected by the Managing Director will be
the responsibility of the supplier.
.1
Material to consist of crushed angular mineral aggregate free
from clay, cementation, organic material or other extraneous
or non-friction material. Screened aggregate will only be
accepted with approval of Managing Director.
.2
Material to have a physical and chemical structures which is
unaffected by water.
.3
Material, as delivered, to have a maximum moisture content
of 3% by weight.
.4
Material to have dark color, light color is not acceptable.
.1
Material not to be softer than 3 ½ or harder than 7 on the
MOHS hardness scale.
Part 2 – Products
2.1 General Requirements
2.2 Hardness Requirement
MOHS Hardness Scale
Talc
Gypsum
Calcite
Dolomite
Flourite
Apatite
Orthoiase
Quartz
Topaz
Corundum
Diamond
.2
1
2
3
3½-4
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
Material derived from crushed limestone will usually meet
these hardness limits.
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2.3 Size Requirements
Sieve No.
Sieve
% Passing
US Standard
No. 4
No. 8
No. 16
No. 50
Opening (mm)
4.75
2.38
1.16
.30
By Weight
100
30 – 50
0 – 20
0–2
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APPENDIX I – Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report & Canadian Runway Friction Index
Airport Identifier: CYKA
Operator:
Date/ Time:
Report #:
RUNWAY SURFACE CONDITION DATA – RWY
09/27 (150 ft.) or
CLEARED WIDTH (Choose one)
Full Width
Bare and damp
Bare and dry
Bare and wet
Compacted snow/ gravel mix
Compacted snow
Compacted snow patches
Frost
Frost over ice
Frozen ridges
Ice
Ice patches
Wet ice
CLEARING OPS
SNOW BANKS
OBSCURED REDL
WINDROW
LOCAL PATCHES
ICE CONTROL/ TREATMENTS
04/22 (50 feet)
Centered
Offset
ft. Center
ft South Side
CONTAMINANT (3 contaminants max.)
Cleared
Remaining
Cleared
%
%
%
In.
Dry snow
Dry snow over compacted
snow
Dry snow over ice
Dry snow over slush
Slush
Slush over ice
Snow drifts
Standing water
Standing water over ice
Wet snow
Wet snow over ice
RWY - OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Start at:
Completed by:
ft. North Side
Remaining
%
In.
Height:
Distance from runway edge:
Side(s):
Side(s) Obscured:
Height:
Side(s) Obscured:
Distance from runway edge:
Side(s):
Height:
Distance from runway edge:
Side(s):
UREA
CHEMICAL
FRICTION DATA/ AVERAGE CRFI
SAND
TIME UTC
TEMPERATURE (°C)
FRICTION INDEX
TAXIWAY AND APRON DATA
TWY A (75)
TWY B (75)
TWY C (75)
TWY D (40)
TWY E (40)
TWY F (75)
TWY G (75)
APRON 1 (300)
VOICE REPORT TO:
FAX TO: FSS - 250.376.5036
SIGNATURE:
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