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United States Pilots Association |
The St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Pilots Association has circulated the following information for arrivals and departures in the STL area April 1-6, 2005.
NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR
SPECIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
APRIL 1 – 6, 2005
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the St. Louis area in conjunction with the NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays. The Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) will utilize a Special Traffic Management Program (STMP), and slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR arrivals and departures to/from the following airports:
LAMBERT-ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (STL), ST. LOUIS, MO
ST. LOUIS-DOWNTOWN AIRPORT (CPS), CAHOKIA, IL
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS AIRPORT (SUS), CHESTERFIELD, MO
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT (ALN), ALTON, IL
SCOTT AFB/MID-AMERICA AIRPORT (BLV), BELLEVILLE, IL
ST. CHARLES AIRPORT (3SQ), ST. CHARLES, MO
ST. CHARLES COUNTY SMARTT AIRPORT (SET), ST. CHARLES, MO
CREVE COEUR AIRPORT (1H0), CREVE COEUR, MO
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association
SECURITY PROVISIONS
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (TFR'S) FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ARE NORMALLY DISSEMINATED 3 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT BY FLIGHT DATA COMMUNICATION (FDC) NOTAM. TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY, TFR'S AND/OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE MARCH 17, 2005, PUBLICATION OF NOTICES TO AIRMEN. ONCE THE FDC NOTAM IS DISSEMINATED, BOTH THE TEXT AND GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF THE TFR CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES:
www.faa.gov www.nbaa.com www.aopa.org
SPECIFIC PROCEDURES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS NOTAM MAY BE REVISED AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. PILOTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FREQUENTLY CHECK FDC NOTAM’S TO VERIFY THEY HAVE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT SUPERSEDE RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF AIRSPACE CONTAINED IN FDC NOTAM’S.
PROGRAM DATES AND TIMES
IFR ARRIVALS
Slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR ARRIVALS to the specified airports during the following dates and times:
DATE
DAY TIME (CST/CDT)
TIME (UTC)
April 1
Friday
0700-2359 CST
1300-0559
April 2
Saturday
0000-2359 CST
0600-0559
April 3
Sunday
0000-2359 CDT
0600-0459
April 4
Monday
0000-2359 CDT
0500-0459
April 5
Tuesday
0000-2359 CDT
0500-0459
Arrival slot reservations will be available beginning Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 0700 CST (1300 UTC) and will not be assigned more than 72 hours in advance of the estimated time of arrival.
IFR DEPARTURES
Slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR DEPARTURES off of the specified airports during the following dates and times:
DATE
DAY TIME (CDT)
TIME (UTC)
April 2
Saturday
0700-2359
1300-0559
April 3
Sunday
0000-2359
0600-0459
April 4
Monday
0000-2359
0500-0459
April 5
Tuesday
0000-2359
0500-0459
April 6
Wednesday
0000-1200
0500-1700
Departure slot reservations will be available beginning Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at 0700 CST (1300 UTC) and will not be assigned more than 72 hours in advance of the estimated time of departure.
NOTE: Scheduled IFR arrivals and departures are air carrier/air taxi operations listed in the Official Airline Guide (OAG) and are exempt from this program. All other IFR arrivals and departures at the above listed airports must obtain a slot reservation.
TRAFFIC DEPARTING ST. LOUIS AREA AIRPORTS CAN EXPECT NORMAL DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AND ROUTINGS TO THEIR DESTINATION AIRPORT. DIRECT DESTINATION FLIGHT PLANS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. COOPERATION ON THIS ISSUE WILL ENSURE THE TOWER AND CENTER RADAR CONTROLLERS' FULL ATTENTION CAN BE GIVEN TO EXPEDITING TRAFFIC.
Pilots departing from STL should be aware of the following restrictions:
DO NOT request IFR departure clearance prior to 20 minutes before estimated time of departure (ETD). IFR clearances shall be requested from clearance delivery.
DO NOT taxi until you have received taxi information and appropriate IFR clearance.
DO NOT call ground control to taxi until you are number one aircraft that can enter a taxiway from the ramp or parking area.
DO NOT call the tower for takeoff until you are ready for takeoff and in the number one position to take the runway.
HOW TO OBTAIN A SLOT RESERVATION
Pilots may obtain a slot reservation by using computer interface (e-STMP) or touch-tone telephone interface.
* e-STMP: computer access is available to users with an Internet connection and Web Browser. The Internet address is: www.fly.faa.gov A guide is available on the web site.
* Touch-tone telephone: dial 1 (800) 875-9755 and follow the prompts.
Pilots should be prepared to provide their departure airport and destination, estimated UTC time of departure from a controlled airport or UTC time of arrival at a controlled airport, UTC date, call sign, and type aircraft. Remember!! If you’re arriving after 6:00 pm CST on Friday, April 1 or Saturday, April 2, or after 7:00 pm CDT on Sunday, April 3; the reservation is for the next day UTC time.
Upon completion of a slot reservation, you will receive a reservation confirmation number. The slot reservation confirmation number must be included in the remarks section of the flight plan or the flight plan will not be accepted.
Aircraft are expected to depart no earlier than 15 minutes prior to assigned departure slot time and no later than 15 minutes after assigned departure slot time. If a reservation requires a change or cancellation, please do so as early as possible in order to release the slot for another flight. In addition, arrival slot times are airport specific. If a destination change to one of the above listed controlled airports is necessary, you will be required to obtain a slot for the new airport of intended landing. New slot reservations may only be obtained by contacting the web interface e-STMP or the touch-tone interface.
The reservation system will be available 24 hours a day. If you experience difficulty completing a slot reservation, you may contact the ATCSCC, Airport Reservation Office (ARO) at (703) 904-4452. The ARO telephone number is for reservations only, not for information concerning the STMP.
Flight plans should be filed with the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) after receiving a slot reservation. The flight plan should be filed at least 4 hours but not more than 22 hours prior to the proposed time of departure. The flight plan must include the 10-digit reservation number in the remarks section, or the flight plan will not be accepted. Multiple reservations filed for the same aircraft/same company call sign within the same hour will not be accepted and will be removed from the program after notification to the pilot/company.
STMP INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS
Reservations will be handled by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) automated reservation system.
Flight plans should be filed with the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) after receiving a reservation confirmation number. The flight plan should be filed at least 4 hours but not more than 22 hours prior to the proposed time of departure. The flight plan must include the reservation confirmation number in the remarks section. Failure to include the confirmation code could result in a diversion to an alternate airport, or denial by ATC of a departure clearance.
Flight plans containing departure or arrival times that are in conflict with the reservation will not be accepted. Multiple reservations filed for the same aircraft, same company call sign within the same hour will not be accepted or will be removed from the program after notification to the pilot or company.
All pilots planning to operate into/out of the airports specified in this program may encounter difficulty in acquiring your preferred itinerary. If a request is made for a reservation time that is not available, you will be offered the next available slot that is closest to your requested reservation time. Careful consideration of airport and gate availability information provided in this NOTAM should be part of the planning process. Planning for both preferred and alternate route(s) of flight, as well as alternate departure times is suggested.
The acquisition of an arrival reservation does not guarantee that parking will be available at the airports controlled by the reservation program. Reservations for ramp space/parking are strongly recommended. Users should plan alternates in the event parking becomes unavailable at your airport of intended landing. Current parking information may be obtained by contacting the appropriate local Fixed Base Operator (FBO).
Pilots are urged to review all applicable NOTAM’S and arrival/departure procedures prior to conducting flight into or out of the St. Louis Terminal Area. The St. Louis Downtown ATCT (CPS) and Spirit of St. Louis ATCT (SUS) may be open later than normal hours to accommodate increased departure traffic after the basketball game is over on April 2 and 4, 2005. PILOTS SHOULD FREQUENTLY CHECK FDC NOTAM’S TO VERIFY THEY HAVE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ON TOWER HOURS.
AIR FILES-IFR PICKUPS
Except in emergency situations, IFR air file and airborne pick-up of IFR clearances will not be issued within 125 miles of St. Louis. No flight plans will be accepted with these provisions. VFR flight following will be extremely limited due to the high volume of traffic from April 1, 2005, through April 6, 2005.
VFR ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES
All VFR aircraft not being provided advisories should contact St. Louis Approach Control between 35 and 40 miles from the St. Louis VOR for advisories and “Class “B” Services. (See St. Louis Sectional Aeronautical Chart).
During periods of heavy traffic, aircraft may be asked to remain clear of or hold outside of “Class B” airspace. Aircraft should use extreme caution as other aircraft may be doing the same.
Aircraft without an operating two-way radio and Mode 3-A transponder with Mode C will NOT be authorized to operate within St. Louis “Class B” airspace.
The number of arrival slots is based on airport and airspace capacity. Therefore, no advantage will be gained by canceling IFR and proceeding VFR.
VFR arrivals should plan on extensive delays. During this program, there will be no Special VFR arrival or departure clearances except in the case of an emergency.
STL AFSS serves the St. Louis Metropolitan area and can be reached on the following telephone numbers: (636) 536-2980 or (866) 671-6176.
VFR aircraft are encouraged to activate/cancel flight plans with St. Louis Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) on the following frequencies: 122.45 at SUS and 1H0, 122.6 at STL, 3SQ and SET, 122.05 at CPS, ALN and BLV.
PRACTICE APPROACHES
Practice approaches to airports within 40 NM of St. Louis will NOT BE AUTHORIZED due to the volume of traffic associated with the NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament.
Posted by Jan at February 1, 2005 05:58 PM