[KBAF] Barnes Airport News

We have streamlined our FAR Part 139 driver’s training requirements to make it easier for our tenants, contractors and professional personnel who require access through security gates to movement and non-movement areas on the airfield. The training and exam are all located on this web site under the Admin tab.  You can now view the video and powerpoint slide show then take the exam from the comfort of your home or your work station.  The test results are e-mailed automatically to us where we will enter all results into a singular database. The driver training exam is made up of 20 multiple choice questions and requires an 85% or better to pass. This does not prevent businesses from conducting their own internal training.  The test however, must be taken online to officially complete the process.

 Under C.F.R 139.303, all personnel granted access to movement and non-movement areas of the air operation area and perform duties inside secured areas of the Westfield-Barnes Airport must accomplish initial driver and airport familiarity training; followed by recurrent training every 12 consecutive calendar months. This would be our FBO’s, businesses and contractors.

 For our individual tenants, we are now requiring that you take the refresher training and exam every time your badge comes up for renewal (every 3 years).   If you have a spouse or relative that holds a badge, they must take the exam also.  We realize this is a change, but we are trying to balance the need for increased security and airport awareness vice keeping the facility accessible for your enjoyment.  The test is not difficult and should serve as a good refresher to all personnel.

 If you have any questions, please contact our administration office, the Operations Facility Manager (Mr. Stacey Skeet) or the Airport Manager (Mr. Brian Barnes).

 Thank you !!

 Brian P. Barnes

Airport Manager

Just a reminder that R-4102A/B located at Ft Devons, MA is activated almost every day.  Activities within the Restricted area include firing of mortars, rockets, demolition of explosive devices, remotely piloted unmanned airplanes and small arms range training.  These activities would be invisible to the pilot of an aircraft, but extremely dangerous. Please check NOTAMS daily and remain well clear of the area.

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During practice or real world scrambles, all acitivity on the runways and taxiways will be monitored and at some point you may have to hold and wait until the scramble is over. Approximately 5 minute wait in most cases. Our biggest concern is at nights while the tower isn't operational. Pilots are urged to use IFR procedures to the max extent possible while arriving here at BAF to get the latest up to date info from Bradley approach control in the rare instance a scramble occurs. For VFR aircraft, realize that the F-15's will be taking off RWY 20 most of the time, but may utilize Rwy 02. All aircraft that can utilize Rwy 15/33 safely are encouraged to do so between the hours of 10:00PM and 0700 A.M.

If you have any questions regarding the alert mission or procedures here at Barnes, please call the managers office at (413) 572-6294.

The Westfield International Airshow will be back in full swing on the weekend of August 21st & 22nd, 2010.  The Airshow hosts some of the most exciting aerial acts around the world to include the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Snowbirds, The Golden Knights and dozens of other world class civilian aerobatic shows.  You can see all the plans and latest news by going to the official link.

www.westfieldairshow.net