January 19 – 22, 2012
Powered parachutes will be operational from 700 local time to 900 local time January 19, 2012 to January 22, 2012
Powered Parachutes will be operational from 1700 Local Time to 1815 Local Time from January 19, 2012 to January 21, 2012 at 400 ft flying Expo Flight Pattern.
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EFFECTIVE: Friday January 13, 2012 From 1000 Local Time Until Further Notice, Men and Equipment near Runways – Use Caution
January 22, 2012 Daily from 9:00AM Local Time to 5:00PM local Time
Runway 14/32 will be closed east of runway 18/36
From January 18, 2012 to January 23, 2012 Daily from 1700 Local Time to 900 Local Time
Runway 14/32 closed
Taxiway Alpha will be closed from A2 to A3 from 900 Local Time to 1700 Local Time Daily from January 19, 2012 to January 22, 2012
TEMPORARY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Sebring, FL area in
conjunction with this event, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and
minimize air traffic delays.
The FAA will operate a temporary Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Sebring
Regional Airport (SEF) during the following dates and times:
Pilots are urged to review all applicable NOTAMs and arrival/departure procedures prior
to flying into or out of the Sebring area. SEF Control Tower personnel will monitor
UNICOM to provide general information and, if necessary, further instructions.
Caution: Pilots should be especially aware of the Military Operations Areas (MOA)
and Restricted Areas associated with the Avon Park Bombing Range north and east of
SEF. Contact Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZMA ARTCC) for
MOA/Restricted Area status.
Caution: Seaplane aircraft will be conducting a “splash-in” at Lake Jackson during the
entire Light Sport Expo. Aircraft participating in the splash-in are encouraged to
approach Lake Jackson below traffic orbiting at 1,100 feet MSL. In the event splash-in
participants need assistance, contact Lake Jackson Arrival on 126.225 MHz.
VFR ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
(See graphic)
VFR arrivals should listen to Sebring ATIS 120.2 MHz at least 20 miles out, well before
reaching Lake Jackson, approximately 7 miles west of SEF.
Prior to reaching Lake Jackson, turn on your landing light, monitor Lake Jackson Arrival
on 126.225 MHz, and be prepared to receive sequencing and other arrival and traffic
pattern information from controllers located on the ground near Lake Jackson. Do not
contact ATC, if necessary controllers will contact you, using your aircraft “color” and
“type”. Be prepared to “rock your wings” as acknowledgement for instructions.
All aircraft should maintain 90 knots at 1,100 feet MSL approaching Lake Jackson.
Aircraft unable to safely slow to this speed should maintain 150 knots at 1,600 feet MSL.
Advise Lake Jackson Arrival if your maximum airspeed is less than 90 knots.
VFR arrivals should circle Lake Jackson counter-clockwise, abeam downtown Sebring, at
the above mentioned altitude. Look for an aircraft to follow and continue single file to
depart the southern most shore of Lake Jackson on a 110 degree heading, as depicted in
the graphic. When departing Lake Jackson, monitor Sebring Tower on frequency 118.55
MHz. Do not contact Sebring Tower, but be prepared to acknowledge transmissions by
rocking wings, if requested.
Enter a left downwind to Runway 18 or a right downwind to Runway 36 (depending on
runway in use). Stay in single file maintaining one half mile spacing with the aircraft
ahead from the time you depart Lake Jackson on the 110 heading until landing.
As you are inbound, traffic will be operating on the northwest portion of the airport in an
“Expo” pattern at 600 feet MSL, on a separate tower frequency.
LAKE JACKSON VFR HOLDING PROCEDURES
If VFR holding becomes necessary, pilots will be instructed to enter a VFR holding
pattern over Lake Jackson, using left turns. Aircraft at 1,100 feet MSL, maintain 90
knots or maximum airspeed if less than 90 knots, 1,600 feet MSL at 150 knots. All twin-engine
aircraft are to maintain 2,100 feet MSL regardless of speed. Lake Jackson Arrival
will provide instructions to exit holding.
LANDING
Taxiway Alpha north of Taxiway A3 will be designated as Runway 17/35 for this event.
Runway 17/35 will only be used by aircraft landing/departing the expo pattern. USE
EXTREME CAUTION when turning from base to final, distance between centerlines of
Runway 18/36 and 17/35 is 400 feet. REDUCED RUNWAY SEPARATION AND
SPECIAL LINE-UP-AND-WAIT PROCEDURES IN USE.
Aircraft Parking: $5 per day.
AFTER TOUCHDOWN
After touchdown follow the directions issued by the tower controller even though you
may desire parking at the west ramp. Additional areas east of Runway 18/36 have been
designated for temporary parking.
VFR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
Prior to taxi, monitor the AWOS on 119.475 MHz, ATIS on 120.2 MHz, complete runup,
then proceed to the designated spot (as depicted on the taxi chart received from
volunteers on the ramp). Once at a spot, contact ground control on frequency 121.35
MHz for taxi to the runway. Advise the ground controller that you have the current SEF
weather, your spot and direction of flight. Follow the ground controller’s instructions for
taxiing to the active runway (read back all hold short instructions). When number one for
departure, contact SEF ATCT on frequency 118.55 MHz and advise that you are ready
for departure. REDUCED RUNWAY SEPARATION AND SPECIAL LINE-UP-ANDWAIT
PROCEDURES IN USE.
After departure, proceed straight out for three (3) miles before proceeding on course.
AVOID LAKE JACKSON and the SUA north through southeast of SEF. Be alert for
numerous aircraft departing SEF airport and for traffic inbound to Lake Jackson.
November 28, 2011 To January 18, 2012:
Runway 18/36 will be closed. Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
November 28, 2011 to January 18, 2012:
Taxiway Alpha closed from taxiway connectors A2 to A1
November 28, 2011 to January 18, 2012:
Taxiway connector A2 closed and taxiway connector A4 closed to Runway 18.
Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
January 19, 2012 to January 22, 2012:
Runway 18-36 and Taxiways A, A2, A1 and A4 will reopen.
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012:
Runway 18-36 and Taxiway Alpha from A2 to A1 will be closed.
Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity. Taxiway connector A2 closed.
Taxiway connector A4 closed to runway 18, Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
January 30, 2012 to May 2, 2012:
Runway 18-36 reopened with displaced threshold.
Landing and Take-off distance= 3,433 Feet. Day And Night operations.
Taxiway connector A4 closed, Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
May 3, 2012 to June 26, 2012:
Runway 18-36 displaced threshold, south of runway intersection.
Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
Landing and Take-off distance 3075 Ft. Day And Night operations.
Runway 14-32 displaced threshold, southeast of runway intersection.
Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
Landing and Take-off distance 2456. FT. VFR day operations only.
Taxiway connector A4 from Apron to Runway 14 closed.
Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
Taxiway Connector A3 closed to runway intersection.
Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
Taxiway Alpha closed from taxiway connectors A3 to A4.
June 28, 2012 to November 2, 2012:
Runway 18-36 Closed. Personnel and Equipment working in the vicinity.
Taxiway connector A-4 closed to Runway 18.
Taxiway Alpha from taxiway connectors A2 to A1 closed.
November 28, 2011 to November 2, 2012:
Runway 18 PAPI and REIL out of service until further notice.
November 28, 2011 to November 2, 2012:
Runway 36 PAPI and REIL out of service until further notice.
