Airport

Operations Guide

Airport Terminal Hours:
November-April: 8AM-6PM. May-October: 8AM-5PM

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General Conditions:

No person or vehicle is allowed to cross the red “Never Cross” line. ONLY aircraft and airport operations personnel are authorized beyond the “Never Cross” line when proper communications have been established.

Part 91 Prior Permission Requirements: Privately Owned Aircraft

Documents must be on file with the airport.

• 07FA- Member User Form or the Guest Reservation Form including:
  • Airport Release and Indemnification Agreement.
• 07FA- Aircraft Registration including:
  • Proof of Aviation Liability Insurance (to include aircraft liability) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
  • Copy of the Aircraft’s Registration Certificate
  • Airport Release and Indemnity Agreement
• Confirmed Reservation(s) and/or confirmed Jet Slot(s)

Part 91K & Part 135 Prior Permission Requirements: Fractional Ownership and Aircraft Charter

Documents must be on file with the airport.

• 07FA- Member User Form or the Guest Reservation Form including:
  • Airport Release and Indemnification Agreement.
• 07FA- Operator Registration including:
  • Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
  • Proof of Aviation Liability Insurance (to include aircraft liability) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
  • Proof of Workers Compensation coverage with statutory limits and employer’s liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per employee per accident or illness.
  • Airport Release and Indemnity Agreement.
• D085– Aircraft Listing
• Confirmed Reservation(s) and/or confirmed Jet Slot(s)

Rotor and Propeller-Driven Aircraft*:

May operate (make noise) between 0700L-2200L with a confirmed reservation. (Reservations are required under the name of the Member).

• *Piaggio aircraft are limited to 4 total slots per day between 0800-2000L.

Jet Aircraft:

May operate (make noise) between 0800L-2000L with a confirmed jet slot. (Slots are required under the name of the Member). Consult the Airport Team for jet vs. light jet categorizations.

Prohibited Operations:

Lighter-Than-Air and glider operations, flight training, skydiving, commuting (>30 operations a month and/or >4 operations per day), self-fueling and equipment use, aircraft with a >74’ wingspan, and aircraft with Honeywell (Garrett) TPE331 Engines.

All aircraft noise (starting, running, movements) is prohibited between 2200L and 0700L.

Operating Requirements:

Arrivals (VFR & IFR):

1. Must have Prior Permission Requirements completed.
2. Establish and maintain communications on 122.725 (07FA UNICOM) a minimum of 10 minutes prior to arrival.
3. A minimum two-mile final must be established for landing. Landing lights must be used.
4. No other aircraft or vehicle can be on the runway and/or turn area(s) during landing.
5. Turning in front of the Airport Terminal and the Barracuda Business Center is strictly prohibited.
6. Engine(s) and/or APU must be shut down within 15 minutes of arrival.
7. Secure aircraft in a towable configuration (Chocks, Brakes Off, Pins IN/OUT, ETC).

Departures (VFR & IFR):

1. Must have Prior Permission Requirements completed.
2. Engine(s) and/or APU run time cannot exceed 15 minutes for all departure activity.
3. Run-ups are to be conducted in your parking spot unless informed otherwise by Airport Team.
4. Establish and maintain communications on 122.725 (07FA UNICOM) prior to taxi and/or taking the runway.
5. IFR Release must be received prior to UNICOM Communications and Taxi.
6. No other aircraft or vehicle can be on the runway and/or turn area(s) during takeoff.
7. A minimum two-mile departure leg must be performed immediately following takeoff. Landing lights must be used.
8. Advise UNICOM (122.725) of your LAST CALL when departing the area.

Closures:

Emergency Operations:
The airport is closed to ALL traffic during an emergency landing, incident, or medical evacuation.

Vintage Weekend:
Held the first weekend of December. See the Airport Team for closure details.

Aviation Day:
Held on the Sunday prior to EAA’s Sun N Fun show in Lakeland, FL. See the Airport Team for closure details.

Violations:

All items in this operations guide must be followed to maintain good standing with the airport. Violations and penalties are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Materials:

Available by request.

• Access Guide
• Reservations and Slots Breakdown
• Ground Transportation Options
• Pricing and Fees
• Aerial Photography
• RNAV Procedures
• Runway and Parking

Please call 305.367.3690 for more information or email airport@oceanreef.com.