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Bellingham International Airport
GeneralType: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 11/01/1938, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 2190 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 26109.*A, Location ID: BLI, Region: Northwest Mountain, District Office: SEA, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 Hz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 124.900 Hz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1030, Aeronautical sectional chart: Seattle, Tie-In FSS ID: SEA, Tie-In FSS Name: Seattle, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 170 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (2006-04-14), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCS, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZSE, Boundary ARTCC Name: Seattle, Responsible ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZVR, Responsible ARTCC ID: ZVR, Responsible ARTCC Name: Vancouver, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Certification Type & Date: I B S 11/1974, Federal Agreements: NGPRY3, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: BLI, Last Inspection Date: 02/23/2009, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
LocationState: Washington, County: Whatcom, City: Bellingham, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 48° 47' 33.700'', Lng: -122° 32' 15.100'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 48.792694, Lng: -122.537528, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (2006-04-14), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW), Find on map >>
OwnerPort Of Bellingham, 1801 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, Wa 98227, 360-676-2500ManagerArt Choat, 4255 Mitchell Way Ste 206, Bellingham, Wa 98226, 360-671-5674
ScheduleAll Year / All Week / All Day
OperationsPeriod: 01/31/2008 - 01/31/2009, Commercial Operations: 6,567, Air Taxi Operations: 15,623, Itinerant Operations: 12,399, Local Operations: 33,701, Military Operations: 676
AircraftsSingle Engine Aircrafts: 184, Multi Engine Aircrafts: 6, Jet Engine Aircrafts: 5, Helicopters: 4
AdditionalFuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 20E (Year 1995), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: Dusk-Dawn, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: Yes, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AFRT,AGRI,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR
RemarksTraffic Pattern Altitude: TPA 1030 FT AGL FIXED WING; 530 FT AGL HELICOPTER; 1830 FT AGL TURBO.
Runway 1
GeneralID: '16/34, Length: 6701 ft, Width: 150 ft, Runway Surface Type Condition: Asphalt or bituminous concrete, Fair condition, Runway Surface Treatment: Aggregate friction seal coat, Runway Weight Bearing Capacity: Single Wheel: 75,000 lbs, Dual Wheel: 160,000 lbs, Dual Tandem Wheel: 250,000 lbs, Edge Lights Intensity: High
Base EndBase End ID: '16, True Alignment: 180, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 48° 48' 06.749'', Lng: -122° 32' 15.199'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 48.801875, Lng: -122.537555, Physical Elevation: 162 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 163.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Approach Light System: MALSR, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: D, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Position Source: NGS (04/14/2006), Elevation Source: NGS (04/14/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (04/14/2006)
Reciprocal EndReciprocal End ID: '34, True Alignment: 360, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Microwave landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 48° 47' 00.632'', Lng: -122° 32' 14.932'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 48.783509, Lng: -122.537481, Physical Elevation: 170 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 170.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: D, Object Clear Slope: 22, Object Height: 54 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1400.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 100L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Position Source: NGS (12/14/2006), Elevation Source: NGS (04/14/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (04/14/2006)
2008 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $376,770, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $240,169, Apron charges/tiedowns: $24,990, Cargo and hangar rentals: $116,845, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $56,018, Misc.: $33,092, Total: $847,884
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $612,834, Terminal - food and beverage: $9,144, Terminal - other: $34,736, Rental cars: $264,198, Parking: $2,357,098, Other: $1,090,955, Total: $4,368,965
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $6,601,319, Passenger Facility Charges: $1,186,927, Other: $181,779, Total: $7,970,025
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,162,846, Communications and utilities: $252,667, Supplies and materials: $59,370, Repairs and maintenance: $287,370, Contractual services: $1,192,830, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $156,753, Misc.: $14,236, Other: $63,696, Total: $3,189,768
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $220,254, Total: $220,254, Depreciation: $2,237,447, Net: $7,539,405
2007 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $309,612, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $193,725, Apron charges/tiedowns: $26,531, Cargo and hangar rentals: $117,414, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $53,348, Misc.: $21,312, Total: $721,942
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $577,771, Terminal - food and beverage: $16,475, Terminal - other: $22,431, Rental cars: $306,182, Parking: $1,389,229, Other: $1,090,697, Total: $3,402,785
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $416,144, Passenger Facility Charges: $947,971, Other: $198,461, Total: $1,562,576
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,076,098, Communications and utilities: $190,071, Supplies and materials: $288,027, Repairs and maintenance: $306,425, Contractual services: $516,931, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $157,375, Misc.: $5,108, Other: $583,088, Total: $3,123,123
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $217,202, Total: $217,202, Depreciation: $2,045,832, Net: $301,146
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $441,807, Terminal: $783,324, Parking: $2,050,235, Other: $186,545, Total: $3,461,911, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $53,768
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $322,650, Total: $322,650
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $52,213, Total: $52,213
2006 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $196,266, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $155,639, Apron charges/tiedowns: $24,113, Cargo and hangar rentals: $122,214, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $44,529, Misc.: $25,520, Total: $568,281
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $530,890, Terminal - food and beverage: $14,550, Terminal - other: $25,855, Rental cars: $192,635, Parking: $786,551, Other: $909,515, Total: $2,459,996
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $522,833, Passenger Facility Charges: $552,396, Other: $194,052, Total: $1,269,281
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $940,588, Communications and utilities: $158,217, Supplies and materials: $173,186, Repairs and maintenance: $226,078, Contractual services: $207,824, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $111,282, Misc.: $16,133, Other: $533,008, Total: $2,366,316
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $217,116, Total: $217,116, Depreciation: $1,975,835, Net: $261,709
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $275,968, Terminal: $222,774, Parking: $289,387, Other: $394,950, Total: $1,183,079, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $131,548
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $322,650, Total: $322,650
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $129,361, Total: $129,361
2005 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $161,624, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $170,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $25,958, Cargo and hangar rentals: $121,088, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $44,711, Misc.: $26,957, Total: $550,338
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $429,143, Terminal - food and beverage: $10,850, Terminal - other: $19,460, Rental cars: $155,349, Parking: $569,274, Other: $538,951, Total: $1,723,027
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $2,116,323, Passenger Facility Charges: $422,011, Other: $163,730, Total: $2,702,064
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $947,119, Communications and utilities: $144,991, Supplies and materials: $88,466, Repairs and maintenance: $182,211, Contractual services: $194,659, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $96,572, Misc.: $6,175, Other: $345,475, Total: $2,005,668
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $173,922, Total: $173,922, Depreciation: $1,448,631, Net: $1,347,208
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $1,725,180, Terminal: $2,186,992, Parking: $145,980, Other: $548,610, Total: $4,606,762, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $130,625
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $363,513, Total: $363,513
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $131,548, Total: $131,548
2004 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $153,423, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $123,333, Apron charges/tiedowns: $22,300, Cargo and hangar rentals: $103,614, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $42,590, Misc.: $35,120, Total: $480,380
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $410,833, Terminal - food and beverage: $7,989, Terminal - other: $19,164, Rental cars: $146,622, Parking: $441,265, Other: $444,336, Total: $1,470,209
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $758,153, Passenger Facility Charges: $325,076, Other: $141,984, Total: $1,225,213
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $879,194, Communications and utilities: $125,548, Supplies and materials: $89,264, Repairs and maintenance: $200,327, Contractual services: $63,696, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $275,041, Misc.: $5,970, Other: $347,254, Total: $1,986,294
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $141,984, Total: $141,984, Depreciation: $1,259,449, Net: $211,925
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $309,788, Terminal: $91,143, Parking: $38,639, Other: $107,662, Total: $547,232, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $129,245
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $242,000, Total: $242,000, Net Assets: $35,208,375
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $130,625, Other restricted financial assets: $481,928, Total: $612,553
2003 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $140,518, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $120,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $19,587, Cargo and hangar rentals: $138,532, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $429,188, Misc.: $20,982, Total: $868,807
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $367,261, Terminal - food and beverage: $6,472, Terminal - other: $7,287, Rental cars: $139,290, Parking: $222,519, Other: $474,749, Total: $1,217,578
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $2,433,778, Passenger Facility Charges: $270,792, Other: $260,820, Total: $2,965,390
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $1,013,805, Communications and utilities: $128,898, Supplies and materials: $171,517, Repairs and maintenance: $143,555, Contractual services: $50,656, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $100,407, Misc.: $33,619, Other: $436,438, Total: $2,078,895
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $266,064, Total: $266,064, Depreciation: $1,215,373, Net: $1,491,443
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $2,648,644, Terminal: $4,415, Other: $597,134, Total: $3,250,193, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $130,308
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $354,000, Total: $354,000, Net Assets: $36,185,067
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $129,245, Other restricted financial assets: $304,339, Total: $433,584
2002 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $129,793, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $120,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $18,831, Cargo and hangar rentals: $131,626, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $314,167, Misc.: $25,199, Total: $739,616
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $294,554, Terminal - food and beverage: $8,335, Terminal - other: $8,224, Rental cars: $143,564, Parking: $246,064, Misc.: $393,699, Total: $1,094,440
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $2,082,234, Passenger Facility Charges: $237,918, Other: $26,073, Total: $2,346,225
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $914,791, Communications and utilities: $128,288, Supplies and materials: $156,503, Repairs and maintenance: $187,813, Contractual services: $95,850, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $104,712, Misc.: $44,884, Other: $343,551, Total: $1,976,392
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $285,980, Total: $285,980, Depreciation: $1,175,784, Net: $742,125
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $1,876,421, Terminal: $152,302, Other: $112,205, Total: $2,140,928, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $33,985
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $459,000, Total: $459,000, Net Assets: $37,320,797
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $67,970, Other restricted financial assets: $923,222, Total: $991,192
2001 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $241,589, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $156,667, Apron charges/tiedowns: $17,650, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $61,085, Cargo and hangar rentals: $55,080, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $49,593, Misc.: $460, Total: $582,124
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $421,446, Terminal - food and beverage: $11,448, Terminal - other: $9,556, Rental cars: $157,364, Parking: $440,648, Other: $420,832, Total: $1,461,294
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $472,219, Passenger Facility Charges: $291,632, Total: $763,851
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $738,534, Communications and utilities: $121,680, Supplies and materials: $113,989, Repairs and maintenance: $164,256, Contractual services: $81,425, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $59,318, Other: $491,689, Total: $1,770,891
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $133,717, Total: $133,717, Depreciation: $1,063,103, Net: $160,442
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssAirfield: $647,781, Terminal: $637,272, Other: $98,671, Total: $1,383,724, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $131,980
Indebtedness at End of YearBonds: $1,612,500, Total: $1,612,500, Net Assets: $36,573,575
Restricted Financial AssetsRestricted debt service reserve: $211,248, Other restricted financial assets: $291,632, Total: $502,880
2000 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $206,925, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $160,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $33,156, Cargo and hangar rentals: $50,220, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $88,747, Other: $58,096, Total: $597,144
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $902,775, Terminal - food and beverage: $147,418, Parking: $434,324, Misc.: $140, Other: $57,132, Total: $1,541,789
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $736,223, Passenger Facility Charges: $271,139, Total: $1,007,362
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $713,711, Communications and utilities: $123,797, Supplies and materials: $234,623, Contractual services: $86,943, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $42,332, Misc.: $73,992, Other: $184,331, Total: $1,459,729
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $409,826, Total: $409,826, Net: $1,276,740
Reporting Year ProceedsOther: $1,495,061, Total: $1,495,061
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $145,535
1999 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $172,001, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $160,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $30,186, Cargo and hangar rentals: $49,662, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $61,391, Other: $77,926, Total: $551,166
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $884,369, Terminal - food and beverage: $152,537, Parking: $252,495, Misc.: $39, Other: $19,206, Total: $1,308,646
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $188,881, Passenger Facility Charges: $303,862, Total: $492,743
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $689,616, Communications and utilities: $119,419, Supplies and materials: $177,744, Contractual services: $54,005, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $53,372, Misc.: $45,044, Other: $175,660, Total: $1,314,860
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $360,040, Total: $360,040, Net: $677,655
Reporting Year ProceedsOther: $505,555, Total: $505,555
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $173,109
1998 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $160,779, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $160,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $21,847, Cargo and hangar rentals: $38,550, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $46,178, Other: $75,603, Total: $502,957
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $902,870, Terminal - food and beverage: $143,639, Parking: $250,190, Misc.: $537, Other: $19,320, Total: $1,316,556
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $1,391,968, Passenger Facility Charges: $133,879, Total: $1,525,847
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $668,807, Communications and utilities: $121,608, Supplies and materials: $169,930, Contractual services: $116,779, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $55,512, Misc.: $41,309, Other: $182,354, Total: $1,356,299
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $407,088, Total: $407,088, Net: $1,581,973
Reporting Year ProceedsOther: $2,936,682, Total: $2,936,682
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $809,002
1997 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $152,491, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $160,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $19,220, Cargo and hangar rentals: $38,937, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $68,450, Other: $75,603, Total: $514,701
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $1,086,352, Terminal - food and beverage: $146,645, Parking: $308,325, Misc.: $160, Other: $42,802, Total: $1,584,284
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $1,127,893, Passenger Facility Charges: $326,560, Total: $1,454,453
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $621,149, Communications and utilities: $109,571, Supplies and materials: $205,220, Contractual services: $64,029, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $62,134, Misc.: $27,276, Other: $192,772, Total: $1,282,151
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $371,525, Total: $371,525, Net: $1,899,762
Reporting Year ProceedsOther: $1,690,670, Total: $1,690,670
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $437,266
1996 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating RevenueLanding Fees: $193,192, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $160,000, Apron charges/tiedowns: $17,048, Cargo and hangar rentals: $33,335, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $69,176, Other: $232,219, Total: $704,970
Non-Aeronautical Operating RevenueLand and non-terminal facilities: $980,470, Terminal - food and beverage: $142,468, Parking: $367,244, Misc.: $672, Other: $45,587, Total: $1,536,441
Non-Operating RevenueGrant receipts: $307,394, Passenger Facility Charges: $319,331, Total: $626,725
Operating ExpensesPersonnel compensation and benefits: $593,513, Communications and utilities: $114,303, Supplies and materials: $230,216, Contractual services: $110,186, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $92,061, Misc.: $21,177, Other: $282,318, Total: $1,443,774
Non-Operating ExpensesOther: $404,741, Total: $404,741, Net: $1,019,621
Reporting Year ProceedsOther: $996,506, Total: $996,506
Reporting Year Expenditures for ProjectssReporting Year Debt Payments: $438,686
Near Midair Collisions Incidents
08-MAR-2000 12:15 Event ID: 1070503304, Report Number: NNMTBLI00001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL, Diagonal Separation: 99 ft
Reporing aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N2385F, Altitude: 1200 ft, Sight Separation: 4 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
Other aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Descent
19-MAY-1997 12:44 Event ID: 1070500502, Report Number: NNMTBLI97001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL, Diagonal Separation: 158 ft
Reporing aircraft: HORIZON AIR, FAIRCHILD-DORNIER 328, Operation: COMMUTER (14 CFR 135), Registration Nr: N330PH, Altitude: 1700 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Descent
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-150, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N5960J, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2008-11-08Time: Day (12:05), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N433QX, Flight: 487, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Ops Spec & Atct D Partlow & Tj
Comments: SOURCE = DAILY REPT & xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx)
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD HIT AT xxx FT OF RWY. TAXIED BACK TO RAMP. LEFT W/O FURTHER INCIDENT AFTER INSPN.
2008-10-24Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: CROWS, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Spec J Hoeing
Remarks: x DECREASED CROW FOUND ON RWY DURING INSPECT. HEAD AND CHEST TRAUMA. NO REPTD AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. DAY.
2008-08-01Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: COYOTE, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Spec R Hollingsworth
Remarks: COYOTE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN HIT BY JET WASH AT ABOUT THE xxxx FT MARK OF RWY xx. INCIDENT WAS REPTD TO ARPT OPS BUT WAS NOT REPTD BY PILOT. TIME xxxx, DAY.
2008-06-11Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 34, Birds Struck: 1, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Spec B Leischner
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND E OF RWY CENTERLINE ABOUT xxxx FROM APCH END OF RWY xx. DAY.
2008-06-11Time: Day, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 602, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other, Written By: Las Fsdo J Daigle
Remarks: DURING DESCENT A/C HIT AN OBJECT (POSSIBLY A BIRD) DESCENDING THROUGHT FLxxx. DENTED RT WING AND SMLR DENT IN RT ENG NACELLE.
2008-06-03Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops J Hoeing
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING RWY INSPN. ANOTHER WAS FOUND ON TWY DURING EVENING INSP.
2008-06-02Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: AMERICAN ROBIN, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Spec B Leischner
Remarks: REMAINS OF x BIRDS FOUND APPROX xxxx FROM APCH END OF RWY xx NEAR CENTERLINE. TIME DAY.
2007-10-29Time: Dawn (07:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-207 SKYWAG (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1824Q, Flight: 4900, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Mechanic D Riley
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPER = SAN JUAN AIRLINES (WIL) CODE WIL IS ALSO USED FOR AERO AIR.
Remarks: ONLY COSMETIC DMG TO WINGS LE.
2007-04-09Time: Day (17:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ameriflight, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N26RZ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Sheehan
Remarks: REMAINS COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF.
2007-03-25Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16, Birds Struck: 1, Species: RED-TAILED HAWK, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops R Sheehan
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx ** requested photo
Remarks: REMAINS FOUND BY OPS AT APPROX xxxx FT MARK RWY xx. PHOTO.
2007-03-13Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 581, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Arpt Ops Spec R Hollingsworth
2005-11-06Time: Day (13:24), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Casino Express Airlines, Aircraft: B-737-200 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 113, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - LARGE, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Arpt Ops Supv & Bli Atct D Partlow & Del
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & xxxxxx) & PACIR
Remarks: BIRD CRACKED WINDSHLD ON CO/P SIDE. FLT WAS x MILES OUT. RETURNED AND LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
2004-09-05Time: Day (09:05), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N348PH, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 16, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: SPARROW SIZE. NO DMG
2004-03-08Time: Dawn (07:30), Precipation: Fog, Operator: Horizon Air, Aircraft: DHC8 DASH 8 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N351PH, Flight: 2171, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Ws Biol S Osmek (2004-03-10)
Remarks: FLEW OVER FLOCK OF GULLS ON DEPTR AT ROTATION. FOUND x BIRD IN LFT MAIN GEAR DOOR AFTER LDG AT SEA-TAC. VIZ x/x FOG AT BLI.
2004-03-08Precipation: Fog, Operator: Horizon Air, Flight: 2171, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 16R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Airport Report, Written By: Wildlf Biol S Osmek (2005-01-16)
Remarks: FLEW OVER A FLOCK OF GULLS AT ROTATION. FOUND x IN L MAIN GEAR DOOR AFTER LDG. VIZ x/x MILES FOG AT ARPT.
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