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Historical Enplanements - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Historical Itinerant Operations - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Historical Local Operations - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Historical Revenue ($000) - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Historical Expenses ($000) - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Historical Wildlife Incidents - Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport

Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field Airport
GeneralType: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 03/01/1949, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 573 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 02517.*A, Location ID: ASE, Region: Northwest Mountain, District Office: DEN, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 Hz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 118.850 Hz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Denver, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: DEN, Tie-In FSS Name: Denver, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 7820 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCD, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZDV, Boundary ARTCC Name: Denver, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Certification Type & Date: I B S 05/1973, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: ASE, Last Inspection Date: 08/15/2007, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
LocationState: Colorado, County: Pitkin, City: Aspen, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 39° 13' 23.400'', Lng: -106° 52' 07.900'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 39.223167, Lng: -106.868861, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS, Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW), Find on map >>
OwnerPitkin County, 506 E Main, Aspen, Co 81611, 970-920-5200ManagerJames Elwood, 0233 E Airport Rd, Aspen, Co 81611, 970-920-5384
ScheduleAll Year / All Week / 0700-2300
OperationsPeriod: 12/31/2005 - 12/31/2006, Commercial Operations: 5,411, Air Taxi Operations: 13,847, Itinerant Operations: 24,693, Local Operations: 609, Military Operations: 68
AircraftsSingle Engine Aircrafts: 74, Multi Engine Aircrafts: 5, Jet Engine Aircrafts: 2, Gliders Operational: 2
AdditionalFuel Types: 100LLA1+, Magnetic Variation: 12E (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High pressure, Bulk Oxygen Type: High pressure, Lighting Schedule: Dusk-2300, Airframe repair service availability/type: Minor, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Minor, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AFRT,AMB,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,TOW
RemarksTraffic Pattern Altitude: TPA FOR LIGHT ACFT 1185 AGL; TPA FOR HEAVY ACFT 1685 AGL.
Runway 1
GeneralID: '00X, Length: 0 ft, Width: 0 ft
Base EndBase End ID: '00X, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Localizer-type directional aid
Runway 2
GeneralID: '15/33, Length: 7006 ft, Width: 100 ft, Runway Surface Type Condition: Asphalt or bituminous concrete, Good condition, Runway Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or plastic grooved, Runway Weight Bearing Capacity: Single Wheel: 80,000 lbs, Dual Wheel: 100,000 lbs, Dual Tandem Wheel: 160,000 lbs, Edge Lights Intensity: Medium
Base EndBase End ID: '15, True Alignment: 160, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: LOC/DME, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 39° 13' 55.833'', Lng: -106° 52' 23.334'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 39.232176, Lng: -106.873149, Physical Elevation: 7680 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 57.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 7737.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Approach Light System: MALSF, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 2.0
Reciprocal EndReciprocal End ID: '33, True Alignment: 340, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 39° 12' 50.953'', Lng: -106° 51' 52.372'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 39.214154, Lng: -106.864548, Physical Elevation: 7820 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 7820.0 ft, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 40, Object Height: 22 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1100.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 550L ft, Runway End Gradient: 2.0
2007 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $1,476,924, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $872,319, Apron charges/tiedowns: $101,264, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $243,845, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $719,838, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $269,705, Misc.: $6,451, Total: $3,690,346
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $19,570, Terminal - food and beverage: $40,418, Terminal - retail stores: $65,255, Terminal - other: $302,318, Rental cars: $1,838,841, Parking: $353,460, Other: $26,187, Total: $2,646,049
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $290,102, Grant receipts: $10,944,100, Passenger Facility Charges: $655,055, Other: $271,798, Total: $12,161,055
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,679,175, Communications and utilities: $246,122, Supplies and materials: $203,493, Repairs and maintenance: $399,917, Contractual services: $1,046,328, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $164,959, Total: $3,739,994
Non-Operating ExpensesInterest expense: $76,352, Other: $19,807, Total: $96,159, Depreciation: $2,608,357, Net: $12,052,940
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $11,941,358, Terminal: $754,565, Other: $760,428, Total: $13,456,351, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $284,177
2006 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $1,339,876, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $990,505, Apron charges/tiedowns: $80,723, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $231,277, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $171,497, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $277,198, Security Reimbursement: $2,280, Misc.: $76,811, Other: $60,626, Total: $3,230,793
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueTerminal - food and beverage: $34,248, Terminal - retail stores: $65,967, Terminal - other: $410,974, Rental cars: $1,343,016, Parking: $283,755, Misc.: $466,650, Other: $410, Total: $2,605,020
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $229,599, Grant receipts: $5,371,559, Passenger Facility Charges: $727,267, Other: $500, Total: $6,328,925
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,561,773, Communications and utilities: $235,762, Supplies and materials: $214,309, Repairs and maintenance: $289,975, Contractual services: $530,878, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $162,739, Total: $2,995,436
Non-Operating ExpensesInterest expense: $89,054, Total: $89,054, Depreciation: $2,488,267, Net: $6,591,981
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $24,010, Total: $24,010
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $7,897,273, Terminal: $468,579, Parking: $143,910, Other: $102,262, Total: $8,612,024, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $275,763
2005 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $1,151,130, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $918,451, Apron charges/tiedowns: $71,036, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $248,485, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $376,681, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $252,157, Security Reimbursement: $4,517, Misc.: $9,963, Other: $488, Total: $3,032,908
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $600, Terminal - food and beverage: $38,271, Terminal - retail stores: $53,111, Terminal - other: $395,788, Rental cars: $854,681, Parking: $266,434, Misc.: $317,059, Other: $72, Total: $1,926,016
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $133,360, Grant receipts: $13,844,274, Passenger Facility Charges: $707,613, Other: $255, Total: $14,685,502
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,477,039, Communications and utilities: $166,052, Supplies and materials: $196,110, Repairs and maintenance: $271,545, Contractual services: $453,845, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $130,350, Total: $2,694,941
Non-Operating ExpensesInterest expense: $45,075, Total: $45,075, Depreciation: $2,223,193, Net: $14,681,217
Reporting Year ProceedsBond Proceeds: $840,000, Proceeds from sale of property: $8,100, Total: $848,100
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $15,321,009, Terminal: $2,066, Parking: $85,765, Other: $280,307, Total: $15,689,147, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $128,272
Indebtedness at End of YearLoans: $1,812,681, Total: $1,812,681, Net Assets: $59,852,072
Restricted Financial AssetsUnrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $8,234,535
2004 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $1,056,295, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $874,947, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $243,544, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $376,280, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $225,050, Misc.: $37,277, Other: $105,729, Total: $2,919,122
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $1,800, Terminal - food and beverage: $38,211, Terminal - retail stores: $37,292, Terminal - other: $382,628, Rental cars: $900,372, Parking: $264,440, Misc.: $295,462, Other: $182, Total: $1,920,387
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $95,804, Grant receipts: $11,640,074, Passenger Facility Charges: $364,946, Total: $12,100,824
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,390,404, Communications and utilities: $161,118, Supplies and materials: $160,619, Contractual services: $383,208, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $161,278, Total: $2,256,627
Non-Operating ExpensesInterest expense: $238,321, Total: $238,321, Depreciation: $1,857,198, Net: $12,588,187
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $22,800, Total: $22,800
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $44,000, Terminal: $33,180, Parking: $32,000, Other: $72,985, Total: $182,165, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $2,180,757
Indebtedness at End of YearLoans: $1,100,953, Total: $1,100,953, Net Assets: $46,127,283
2003 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $961,713, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $779,288, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $238,792, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $330,862, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $204,724, Misc.: $53,871, Other: $188,890, Total: $2,758,140
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $54,570, Terminal - food and beverage: $113,517, Terminal - other: $5,609, Rental cars: $919,546, Parking: $205,855, Other: $275,000, Total: $1,574,097
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $84,597, Grant receipts: $975,566, Passenger Facility Charges: $570,641, Other: $160, Total: $1,630,964
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,455,525, Communications and utilities: $152,571, Supplies and materials: $102,180, Contractual services: $378,892, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $144,759, Total: $2,233,927
Non-Operating ExpensesInterest expense: $151,623, Total: $151,623, Depreciation: $1,606,884, Net: $1,970,767
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $114,942, Total: $114,942
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $1,852,031, Terminal: $208,923, Total: $2,060,954, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $423,291
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $2,055,000, Loans: $1,226,709, Total: $3,281,709, Net Assets: $34,182,197
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $445,500, Total: $445,500, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $5,528,454
2002 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $869,163, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $749,356, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $234,223, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $302,694, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $246,370, Misc.: $13,751, Other: $1,344,083, Total: $3,759,640
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $53,364, Terminal - food and beverage: $108,255, Terminal - other: $6,731, Rental cars: $835,823, Parking: $229,453, Other: $235,178, Total: $1,468,804
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $104,488, Grant receipts: $3,338,953, Passenger Facility Charges: $485,403, Total: $3,928,844
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,443,751, Communications and utilities: $141,656, Supplies and materials: $200,622, Contractual services: $605,914, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $147,216, Total: $2,539,159
Non-Operating ExpensesInterest expense: $132,342, Total: $132,342, Depreciation: $923,555, Net: $5,562,232
Reporting Year ProceedsBond Proceeds: $1,350,000, Proceeds from sale of property: $32,063, Total: $1,382,063
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $4,044,273, Terminal: $20,807, Total: $4,065,080, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $285,000
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $2,355,000, Loans: $1,350,000, Total: $3,705,000, Net Assets: $37,452,672
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $270,418, Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $240,000, Total: $510,418, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $5,642,537
2001 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $687,669, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $675,605, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $256,744, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $196,011, Misc.: $7,703, Total: $1,823,732
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $52,531, Rental cars: $745,779, Parking: $122,857, Misc.: $324,134, Other: $762,103, Total: $2,007,404
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $2,103,655, Passenger Facility Charges: $465,712, Other: $368,556, Total: $2,937,923
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,443,056, Communications and utilities: $164,723, Supplies and materials: $327,197, Contractual services: $967,023, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $89,448, Total: $2,991,447
Non-Operating ExpensesNet: $3,777,612
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $23,030, Total: $23,030
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssOther: $5,117,797, Total: $5,117,797, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $420,410
Restricted Financial AssetsUnrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $3,784,144
2000 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $495,927, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $718,433, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $246,956, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $184,174, Misc.: $4,807, Total: $1,650,297
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $44,307, Terminal - food and beverage: $467,096, Rental cars: $778,029, Parking: $120,000, Misc.: $77,338, Other: $34, Total: $1,486,736
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $302,892, Grant receipts: $1,722,863, Passenger Facility Charges: $524,033, Other: $284,277, Total: $2,834,065
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,176,804, Communications and utilities: $156,996, Supplies and materials: $247,773, Contractual services: $900,751, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $101,509, Total: $2,583,833
Non-Operating ExpensesNet: $3,387,265
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $22,200, Other: $4,315,503, Total: $4,337,703
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $418,989
1999 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $525,307, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $651,411, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $117,573, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $279,668, Misc.: $8,573, Total: $1,582,532
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $39,412, Terminal - food and beverage: $541,031, Rental cars: $811,376, Parking: $105,826, Misc.: $175, Other: $26,686, Total: $1,524,506
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $235,333, Grant receipts: $3,336,621, Passenger Facility Charges: $535,111, Other: $532,351, Total: $4,639,416
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $993,627, Communications and utilities: $127,564, Supplies and materials: $103,218, Contractual services: $766,984, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $64,703, Total: $2,056,096
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $61,207, Total: $61,207, Net: $5,629,151
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $20,200, Other: $4,467,838, Total: $4,488,038
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $418,902
1998 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $444,577, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $686,043, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $113,051, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $241,501, Misc.: $10,904, Total: $1,496,076
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $40,200, Terminal - food and beverage: $558,490, Rental cars: $773,793, Parking: $145,181, Total: $1,517,664
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $237,876, Grant receipts: $294,769, Passenger Facility Charges: $502,876, Other: $218,820, Total: $1,254,341
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $958,351, Communications and utilities: $123,358, Supplies and materials: $108,603, Contractual services: $687,395, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $41,765, Total: $1,919,472
Non-Operating ExpensesNet: $2,348,609
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $8,050, Other: $957,218, Total: $965,268
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $419,332
1997 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $353,126, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $615,003, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $108,703, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $196,556, Misc.: $13,800, Total: $1,287,188
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $19,597, Terminal - food and beverage: $462,047, Rental cars: $782,215, Parking: $102,201, Other: $152, Total: $1,366,212
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $188,406, Grant receipts: $466,455, Passenger Facility Charges: $585,277, Other: $196,198, Total: $1,436,336
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $871,178, Communications and utilities: $122,535, Supplies and materials: $118,838, Contractual services: $731,798, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $29,205, Total: $1,873,554
Non-Operating ExpensesNet: $2,216,182
Reporting Year ProceedsBond Proceeds: $2,925,000, Proceeds from sale of property: $20,000, Other: $918,544, Total: $3,863,544
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $3,235,942
1996 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $335,621, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $564,807, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $109,397, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $159,038, Misc.: $9,716, Total: $1,178,579
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $25,030, Terminal - food and beverage: $442,303, Rental cars: $734,272, Parking: $87,740, Misc.: $40,966, Other: $62,494, Total: $1,392,805
Non-Operating RevenueInterest income - restricted and non-restricted: $147,125, Grant receipts: $1,153,951, Passenger Facility Charges: $630,518, Other: $160,701, Total: $2,092,295
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $866,108, Communications and utilities: $125,345, Supplies and materials: $186,481, Contractual services: $484,707, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $60,029, Other: $69,391, Total: $1,792,061
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $82,873, Total: $82,873, Net: $2,788,745
Reporting Year ProceedsProceeds from sale of property: $20,000, Other: $2,888,036, Total: $2,908,036
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $453,181
Near Midair Collisions Incidents
15-FEB-2009 11:04 Event ID: 1070510725, Report Number: NNMTASE09001
Reporing aircraft: DASSAULT AVIATION FALCON 20-200, Operation: AIR TAXI (14 CFR 135), Registration Nr: N226QS, Altitude: 800 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN, Operation: AIR TAXI (14 CFR 135), Flight Plan Filed: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Takeoff
10-AUG-2003 10:42 Event ID: 1070505469, Report Number: NNMTASE03001, Incident Evaluation: CRITICAL
Reporing aircraft: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE GULFSTREAM IV, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N411QS, Altitude: 8400 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: MOONEY M-20, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N57651, Altitude: 8500 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Climb
18-JUL-1999 15:54 Event ID: 1070502763, Report Number: NNMTASE99001, Incident Evaluation: NO HAZARD
Reporing aircraft: AIR WISCONSIN, HS-BAE SYSTEMS 146, Operation: U.S. AIR CARRIER (14 CFR 121 OR 125), Altitude: 12000 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N272SP, Altitude: 12700 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2008-08-21Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N774SK, Flight: 6424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Capt C Smith
Remarks: JUST AFTER TOUCHING DOWN AND THE START OF THE LANDING ROLL, A LRG BIRD (POSSIBLY A HAWK OR OWL) APPEARED ON THE RT SIDE BUT HIT THE LEFT WINDSHLD WITH A LOUD POP. THE REMAINS BLURRED SOME VISION BUT DID NOT AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE LANDING. A/C WAS GROUNDED UNTIL AN INSPN COULD BE DONE THE NEXT MORNING.
2008-08-15Time: Day (12:49), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N400ES, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: AMERICAN CROW, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Spec A Phelps
Comments: TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) OPER = EARTH STAR INC (JIM REDFIELD)
Remarks: NO DMG REPTD. ()DATE ENTRY NOTE: BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION.)
2008-07-31Time: Night (21:24), Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 6424, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Miles From Airport: 4,00 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Daily Report, Written By: Ase Atct Mike (2008-07-31)
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING x SML BIRD ON x MILE FINAL. NO DMG REPTD. LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
2008-07-16Time: Night (21:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N750SK, Flight: 6425, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: FOXES, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Spec Ii C Savage
Remarks: NO DMG
2007-10-21Time: Day (16:05), Operator: Mesa Airlines, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N437YV, Flight: 7071, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Flt Sfty & Ase Atct A Shafai & Dani
Comments: SOURCE = AIRLINE & DAILY REPT
Remarks: HIT x BIRDS DURING LDG FLARE. THE BIRDS TOOK FLIGHT NEXT TO RWY AND MOVED IN A/C PATH. INFORMED TWR. MX FOUND x SPOTS HIT. NO DMG.
2006-09-21Time: Day (12:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Bombardier Business Jet, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N611FX, Flight: 11, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 15 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Atct S Benesh, F Meraz
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & PACIR
Remarks: NO DMG. A/C WAS LEARJET xx
2006-09-07Time: Night (21:48), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N164GB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 25, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Shift Supv & Ase Atct V Oliver & Jf
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx) & PACIR OPER = SP LEASING LLC
Remarks: LANDING FLARE. NO REPT OF DMG.
2006-07-16Time: Day (06:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Skywest Airlines, Aircraft: CL-RJ700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N701SK, Flight: 6716, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Pilot & Atct F Ball & Mike
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx) & PACIR
Remarks: HIT A GULL MIDFIELD DURING DEPTR. NO DMG REPTD AT THIS TIME.
2005-08-13Time: Day (08:30), Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: AVRO RJ 85 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 3440, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Ase Atct Sm
Remarks: REPTD STRIKING x STARLING. NO DMG REPTD.
2005-06-09Time: Day (14:50), Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 359, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HAWKS, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Ase Atct Mike
Remarks: HIT LRG HAWK AFTER T/D. DMG TO RT INBD FLAP PANEL.
2004-09-10Time: Day (09:40), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N5168M, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CROWS, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Scott
Comments: OPER - MICHAEL HERLIHY
Remarks: ON DEPTR HIT A CROW. NO DMG REPTD. FLT CONTD. A/C = HOMEBUILT RANS S-xx ENG = BOMBARDIER ROTAX
2004-09-02Time: Day (12:34), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N351AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Tina
Remarks: PILOT REPTD THERE WAS NO DMG. HIT SML BIRD ON LDG. xxx' MSL (THIS IS NOT RIGHT SINCE THE ELEVATION OF THE AIRPORT IS xxxx)
2004-06-17Time: Dusk (20:46), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N694LM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MOURNING DOVE, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Atct Jones
Comments: OPER = IDM AVIATION SERVICES
Remarks: NO DMG.
2004-05-30Time: Day (10:02), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 135, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: SPARROWS, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Ase Atct Mike
Remarks: HIT SML BIRD ON DEPTR (ASSUME CLIMB). PILOT THOUGHT IT WAS A SPARROW THAT HIT THE VERT STABIL. NO KNOWN DMG. FLT CONTD TO CVG
2002-10-30Time: Day (14:04), Operator: Air Wisconsin Airlines, Aircraft: BA-146 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 4, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 655, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Report Type: PACIR, Written By: Ase Atct Gg
Remarks: HIT BIRD OVER LDG THRESHOLD. NO DMG. REPTD.
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