Airfield Driving RulesQuick Facts

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Airfield Driving Rules/Quick
Facts

• RADIO PHRASEOLOGY
• Never use the words CLEAR, CLEARED or
  CLEARANCE when in radio communication with the
  Control Tower.
• Operators must UNDERSTAND and READ BACK ALL
  Control Tower instructions.
• NEVER ASSUME. If you are not sure what the
  Control Tower said, ask them to repeat their
  instructions (say again). Aviation safety and
  lives depend on assumptions!

• POV PASSES
• - The Airfield is a controlled environment.
• - POVs are not authorized on the airfield
  without a POV pass from Airfield Management.
• Unit CCs/ADPMs must ensure POV pass requests
  specify only areas (bldgs, etc) required to
  perform official duties.
• POV passes must be displayed in the vehicle
  while in the approved areas.

• DRIVING RULES
• All drivers are required to their AF IMT483,
  Certificate of Competency, in possession while
  operating on the airfield.
• All vehicles must yield to taxiing/towed
  aircraft. Drivers will not pass taxiing/towed
  aircraft going faster than 5 MPH.
• Drive on taxiway shoulders (unless performing
  official duties, or excess weight vehicle) and
  avoid taxiway centerlines.
• Help avoid Runway Incursions CMA Violations!
  Airfield Management is only agency authorized to
  conduct RWY/CMA training.

• AFLD MGMT RANDOM CHECKS
• Randomly issue written test to ensure program
  effectiveness.
• Conduct spot AF IMT Form 483/POV checks on the
  airfield.

HAVE SUGGESTIONS? For suggestions and/or
concerns, please contact the Deputy or Assistant
Airfield Manager at 722-4097 or via e-mail at
4oss.osaa_at_seymourjohnson.af.mil