2024 Van Sant Airport Events

WINGS AND WHEELS, OCTOBER 27 2024!

Arrival and Departure Procedures

1. Vansant Airport Wings and Wheels (9N1): October 27, 2024. Pilots should expect increased VFR traffic during daylight hours within 10 NM of the airport area on this date. Participating aircraft may not be equipped with ADS-B or were not originally certificated with an electrical system, or that have not subsequently been certified with such a system installed. Participating pilots are requested to communicate position/intentions (via installed or hand-held equipment) and operate all available aircraft lighting systems approaching/departing 9N1.
2. Pilots intending to land at 9N1 should be prepared for the possibility of having to divert to an alternate airport. Preflight planning should include fuel reserves for this possibility.
3. Pilots that do not have installed two-way radio communications capability on their aircraft are encouraged to utilize hand-held equipment for this purpose. This will facilitate position and pilot intention communication between aircraft and/or Air Boss.
4. On October 27, Runway 23, will be closed via NOTAM. Runway 7 or 25 will also be closed via NOTAM based on the prevailing wind for the day. All traffic utilize left hand patterns and sequence appropriately with other aircraft. If spacing is compromised, exit the traffic pattern and rejoin.

• Traffic pattern Rwy 7: Left. Traffic pattern Rwy 25: Left
• No 'Fly By's, No Touch and Go operations during the event
• Aircraft Parking will be on the North Side of the airport just south of transient parking. Marshallers will be available and wearing hi-viz vests. Air boss will be on 122.8 for directions.
• Contact airport personnel prior to taxiing for fuel. Fuel is available, but priority will be given to based aircraft performing ride operations on the day of the event. It is recommended to tanker in fuel during the event.

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