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This guidance pertains to creating or enlarging open water near airports within specified distances as per FAA regulations. Bird strikes pose a significant safety concern, with thousands reported yearly. Notification to airports and the WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics is required. Detailed information including maps and reclamation plans must be submitted. The BOA will coordinate with relevant agencies to review proposals. Learn more about the aftermath of aircraft bird strikes and locations to avoid for safety.
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Open Water Near Airports • Notification is required for creating, or enlarging ponds or other impounded open water within 5 miles of public use airport (Hwys spec 208.2.2) • Safety of Flight concerns. Primarily birds. In 2007 there were 7,439REPORTED bird strikes and over $628 million dollars of damage each year. • Federal Aviation Administration rule states that areas of open water are considered a hazard without detailed investigation, when located within 5,000’ (1-mile) of airports serving piston aircraft, and within 10,000’ (2-miles) of airports serving turbine aircraft. (AC 150/5200-33B) • Open water bodies within 5 miles should be investigated for wildlife hazard potential.
Open Water Near Airports • Notification is to the Public Use airport as well as to the WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics as spelled out in 208.2.2 • Two copies of the notification is preferred for the information submitted to the BOA • Basic contact information & details including maps etc of the location of the proposed site as well as finished reclamation conditions are needed. • BOA will review and coordinate with other agencies to properly review the proposal and respond with any recommendations
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