PRC Airport Users Meeting and Presentation

When:  Tues, Oct 18, 2011 Where:  PRC Admin Bldg.
What:  Program: OSHKOSH Adventure by Bill DeRouchey
If you haven't been to Oshkosh, or if you have, you will enjoy this program.

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Snacks provided by Legend Aviation

NOTE:  A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS AND A REMINDER THAT DUES ARE $10.00 AND ARE ALWAYS DUE IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR. RE-UP FOR TWO YEARS FOR $18.00, THREE YEARS FOR $25.00 OR $100.00 FOR LIFE. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS AND CONGRATS. THIS SHOULD BE A LIVELY MEETING.

THOSE WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR 2011 MEMBERSHIP CARDS PLEASE PICK THEM UP AT THE MEETING.


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PAUA Seeking Fresh Faces: Prescott Airport Users Association Elections

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The PAUA is looking for some fresh faces in the next election!  Here's a message from PAUA's Oce Dotson:

November is election time for ALL the P.A.U.A. officers and board of directors. As the chairman of the election committee I am asking for volunteers to run for an office. The Offices are as follows:


President
Vice President
Secretary

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Treasurer
Director, Program Chairman
Director, Web Site Chairman
Director, Membership Chairman
Director at Large (2)

Anyone wishing to be placed on the nominating list for any of these positions please contact me, Oce Dotson 928-778-5841 or on my e-mail ociedot@cableone.net  or Jerry Lawyer 928-443-9333 or jjlawyer@gmail.com .



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Anyone wishing to be included must let us know prior to our October 18th Meeting. We will also accept nominations from the floor at the October meeting

The election will be held at our November meeting. Please plan on attending.

Thank you,

Oce Dotson


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Thunder Over The Coconino, Saturday, August 27, 2011, Valle Airport (40G)

Mass Casualty Drill At Prescott Airport (PRC)

On Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 the Prescott Fire Department will be hosting a Regional Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) exercise at Ernest A Love Field in Prescott, Arizona. The exercise is expected to include over 25 regional agencies and 130 participants. Participating agencies include but are not limited to:

Prescott Airport Department

Prescott Fire Department

Prescott Police Department

Prescott Regional Communication Center

Central Yavapai Fire District

Chino Valley Fire District

Mayer Fire District

Groom Creek Fire District
Yavapai County Emergency Services
Life Line Ambulance
Native Air Ambulance
Department of Public Safety
Yavapai College
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Prescott Unified School District
Civil Air Patrol
Trauma Intervention Program

Federal Aviation Administration

The purpose of the exercise is to coordinate a regional mass casualty incident response to minimize loss of life and human suffering. A mass casualty incident is an event with critical injuries or deaths exceeding the normal response capability of an emergency medical services organization. A bus accident, large weather related event, hazardous materials release, or acts of terrorism are examples of emergencies where a mass casualty incident might occur.

Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, the inter-agency exercise will provide an opportunity for regional agency participation in responding to a simulated mass casualty incident at a unique facility, the Prescott Airport . Additionally, this exercise will allow the Prescott Airport and its associated functions to test, evaluate the viability, and make improvements to the Airport Emergency Plan in accordance with federal requirements.


The inter-agency exercise will consist of a simulated aircraft emergency involving two aircraft with live fire and up to 25 patients who will need to be triaged and treated by responding agencies. The simulated incident is designed to assist regional providers in the use of our multi-agency partnerships, response of area resources, provide strategies in resource management, fire suppression techniques, emergency transportation, airport emergency operation techniques, hospital mass-casualty capabilities, and participating agency safety practices.

Sincerely,


Benjamin Vardiman, ACE
Airport Manager
Prescott Municipal Airport
Ernest A. Love Field
6546 Crystal Lane
Prescott , AZ 86301

Office: (928)-777-1114

Fax: (928)-771-5861

Email: ben.vardiman@prescott-az.gov

Payson Aero Fair, Spring is here!

The Payson Aero Fair is a great way to start off the flying season.  Check out Payson airport (PAN).  A great place to go to breakfast, or, fly in and camp out!

Payson Aero Fair
May 21, 2011
730am - 200pm local

Pancake Breakfast
EAA Chapter 810 airplane rides

Vintage aircraft
Light sport aircraft

FREE ADMISSION

FAASTeam event: "Surface Nav for Aviation Pros"

To All pilots and airport community members,

The FAA Runway Safety Action Team and FAASTeam will be conducting a training presentation titled "Surface Navigation for Aviation Professionals" on Thursday April 14, 2011 at 1830 in the Davis Learning Center Auditorium at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Everyone is highly encouraged to attend this free event. Attendance to the event can be used for WINGS credit. For more details regarding the event and WINGS credit, visit www.faasafety.gov and see the attached flyer. Leaders of businesses and associations, please distribute this information among your customers and colleagues.

Brian J. Roggow
Interim Director of Aviation Safety & Security
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott, AZ
Office: 928-777-4306

Davis Learning Center:


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B17 at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport April 5 & 6

The EAA's B17 Aluminum Overcast will be at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport April 5th and 6th.

For more info, and links to Tour Stop Schedule and great images, go to:
http://www.b17.org/tourstops/

TSUNAMI WAVE SLAMMING SENDAI AIRPORT VIDEO

FAA Safety Seminar & Fly-In

Wings Safety Seminar-KSOW Airport

"Wings and Density Altitude/Mountain Flying"

Saturday, March 19, 2011 , starting at 9:30 am

Speaker(s):   Fred L. Gibbs, FAASTeam Lead Representative

For more info, go to: http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=37311 



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Cactus Fly-In, March 4th and 5th!!

For more info, go to: http://www.flyprescott.com/specialevent

Summer Events:

Thunder Over The Coconino, Valle Airport, August 2011

For more info, go to: http://www.valleairport.com/index.htm

Did you know Arizona looked like this?  Prescott, Arizona does!
Becoming a mountain biking mecca:

Go to:  http://www.flyprescott.com/visitors  for more info!

FAA Wings Safety Program at KPAN, Feb 26th

Title: FAA Wings Safety Seminar - KPAN Airport
Topic: 'Black Holes'--Night Flying in Arizona, FAASTeam & FAA Wings Program.
Date and Time: Saturday, February 26, 2011 , starting at 9:00 am
Speaker(s): AZ FAASTeam Lead Reps Fred Gibbs, Phil Corbell, Mac McClure & Rep Ralph Larkin


Brief Description: This approximate 3 hour seminar (9am-12noon) will address safety considerations for flying at night out of Arizona's high elevation airports and will focus upon those activities identified as aviation accident causal factors. The AZ FAASTeam & FAA Wings Program will also be discussed.


Select Number: WP0736672
Location of Seminar: Against the Wind FBO, Payson Airport, 806 W. Airport Road, Payson, AZ 85541
Directions to Venue: Drive In's park across the street from airport restaurant, follow signs and walk down steps using East gate to access hanger. *Fly In's tie down fee will be waived for this event Please follow signs as we request that you park on Echo ramp so as not to create a parking shortage for the restaurant.


Thank You. Free camping available on airport camp ground.


Sponsoring Division: AWP-204 AZ FAASTeam.
Contact Information: Ralph J. Larkin
Phone: (928) 978-4250
retiredralph@yahoo.com


Additional Seminar Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s): The AZ FAASTeam would like to express our thanks to Jim Garner of Against the Wind FBO for the use of his facility and also to the Payson Airport.

*Pilot airspace deviations continue to be a major risk in the national airspace system. To reduce the chance that you might be involved in an airspace deviation incident, you are highly encouraged to take an on-line learning center course on www.faasafety.gov. Or search the learning library for associated guidance on airspace incursions. Remember, safe and prudent airmen have superior situational awareness and have a plan to keep it that way.  Credit Applicability: View Credit.FAASTeam Project Information: IS-S-PDA-4.2 .National Project: Pilot Deviations - Airspace .

PRC Airport Users Assoc. Meeting - Feb 15th

PRESCOTT AIRPORT USERS ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY February 15, 2011, 7:00pm
AIRPORT ADMIN. BLDG., 2nd floor

PROGRAM: “Notice of Purposed Rule Making” “Safety Manage System and Driver training program” Bring your ideas and thoughts and we will kick them around.

SNACKS PROVIDED BY LEGEND AVIATION
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS AND A REMINDER THAT DUES ARE DUE IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR. RE-UP FOR TWO YEARS FOR $18.00 OR THREE YEARS FOR $25.00. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS AND CONGRATS. THIS SHOULD BE A LIVELY MEETING.

THOSE WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR 2011 MEMBERSHIP CARDS PLEASE PICK THEM UP AT THE MEETING.

City of Prescott Promoting Aviation

by FlyPrescott
In mid to late March, the City of Prescott, Az.
will be releasing it's video promoting the unique aviation assets of the City, the Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC). Prescott, Arizona is not only known for it's unparalleled natural beauty, it is consistently rated as one of the top places to live and most importantly is a leading aviation center.


The Prescott Airport is home to one of only two campuses in the United States for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. ERAU is known globally for it's flight training, engineering, national security, business, and meteorology programs.

Also on the airfield are top flight training programs

offered by Guidance Aviation, both a fixed wing and high altitude helicopter training facility, North-Aire Aviation which has a wide variety of aircraft including amphibious and aerobatic aircraft as well as Ariz-Air flight training.

For comprehensive info on the Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC) go to http://www.flyprescott.com/

MORE RULES from FAA, Airport Users, PLEASE READ and COMMENT!

A "NPRM" was published yesterday and could have an

impact to the users of the airport. The NPRM would require

the airport to provide and document training for all persons who access the non-movement areas regardless of their duties or duration of access. This training would be required annually thereafter. The NPRM does provide exceptions to the training requirement for the following people:

>Airman exercising the privileges of an applicable airman certificate;

>Persons escorted by a trained individual; and

>Other persons identified in the certificate holder’s ACM.

However, there is no mention in the NPRM about how the airport operator would distinguish between a trained person and untrained person operating on the airport, what regulatory compliance implications are set because of this NPRM, etc. I will be bringing this item up at the next PAUA meeting as well as revisiting the SMS NPRM.

To date, I have only received 1 comment from a user regarding the SMS to be forwarded on to the FAA.

AIRPORT USERS, please submit your comments by posting comment below which we will foward to the Airport Admin offices for submissions to the FAA, the deadline to have them to the FAA is March 7. I also ask that they provide me we a copy of their comments that they send to FAA or they can provide the comments directly to me and I will ensure they get submitted along with the City comments.

FAA Issues NPRM On Driver Training, Pavement Evaluation
FAA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the airport certification standards in Part 139 related to driver training and to pavement surface evaluations.

In announcing the NPRM, FAA said the proposed rule will improve safety by:

• Establishing minimum standards for driver training of personnel who access the airport non-movement areas such as the ramp and apron;

• Establishing a requirement for pavement surface evaluations to ensure reliability of runway surfaces in wet weather conditions;

• Establishing a requirement for a Surface Movement Guidance

Control System (SMGCS) plan if the certificate holder conducts

low visibility operations. The plan would facilitate the safe movement of aircraft and vehicles in low visibility conditions;

• Clarifying the applicability of Part 139 based on the number of aircraft passenger seats used for passenger-carrying operations, and

• Explicitly prohibiting fraudulent or intentionally false statements in a certificate application or record required to be maintained.

The proposed requirements related to driver training were an action item from the 2007 Runway Safety FAA Call for Action. The pavement evaluations were an action item called for in the 2007 International Civil of Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit of the United States .

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Benjamin Vardiman, ACE
Airport Manager
Prescott Municipal Airport
Ernest A. Love Field
6546 Crystal Lane
Prescott , AZ 86301
Office: (928)-777-1114
Fax: (928)-771-5861
Email: ben.vardiman@prescott-az.gov

PAUA Membership Renewal & ERAU Soccer Top Honors

THAT TIME OF THE YEAR HAS ARRIVED WHEN ALL CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TO ASK FOR MONEY FOR NEXT YEAR.

THIS PAST YEAR PAUA HAS GROWN NOT ONLY IN SIZE BUT ALSO INFLUENCE WHERE IT COUNTS.

THE PILOT SHOP, ARIZONA AIRCRAFTSMAN AND LEGEND AVIATION HAVE ALL SIGNED ON OFFERING DISCOUNTS TO OUR MEMBERS FOR 2011.

DUES ARE $10.00 PER YEAR, 2 YEARS FOR $18.00 OR THREE YEARS FOR $25.00

YOU CAN ACQUIRE A RENEWAL FORM AT THE NEXT MEETING ON JANUARY 18TH 2011

HERE’S HOPING ALL OF YOU HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY SEASON.

CURRIE LEE
PAUA
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Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus Soccer Athletes Score Top Academic Honors
Prescott, Ariz., December 9, 2010 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus women’s and men’s soccer teams earned top honors from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for academic achievement, announced Ted Blake, Embry-Riddle Director of Athletics. Six women and seven men athletes were named to the 2010 NAIA Daktronics Academic All-American Team.

The Prescott campus women’s soccer team ranked fifth out of 949 NCAA and NAIA soccer programs nationwide with a cumulative GPA of 3.64. Men’s soccer posted a 3.31 cumulative GPA, placing them in the top five percent of NAIA men’s soccer teams.

“What impresses me most about these young people is their overall excellence in scholastics, athletics and maturity,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Office for the Prescott campus. “We have a truly exceptional group of scholar athletes.”

The six women’s All-Americans include: Julie Falsken, Norco, Calif.; Brittany Murillo, Yakima, Wash.; Samantha Welch, Arlington, Wash.; Clancy Delforge, Truckee, Calif.; Lindsay Cowgill, Issaquah, Wash.; and Kristen Persson, Taunton, Mass.

The seven men All-Americans include: Patrick Patzig, Frankfurt, Germany; Masuod Hedayat, Kassell, Germany; Scott Adams, Mason, Mich.; Andrew Chriss, Bend, Ore.; Rodrigo Lalli, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Tyler Silverberg, Ladera Ranch, Calif.; and Derek Hagemeier, Eagle, Idaho.

The women’s team qualified for post-season play in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference tournament for the third year in row, with Brittany Murillo, Julie Falsken, and Kiley Frazier selected for 2010 A.I.I. All Conference. The men’s team qualified for the second year in a row at A.I.I. and players Magi Mas Manresa and Thiago Goncalves were selected for 2010 A.I.I. All Conference.

To learn more about Embry-Riddle Prescott’s scholar-athletes and its other athletic programs, contact Ted Blake, 928-777-3791.

Slow Day in News calls for Relief

November, 2010 -
As many may be aware, based on tenant supplied information that persons were relieving themselves in the open on the North Ramp by the self service fuel island, the City recently relocated the North Ramp Port-a-John by about 1200 feet to the North from the entrance gate near the self-serve fuel island. Since then we have received several calls about the relocation of the port-a-john. Understanding the hardships of this port-a-john relocation and in an effort to provide superior customer service, the City has ordered another port-a-john to be delivered in the next few weeks. This port-a-john will be placed next to the entrance gate.

Thanks,
Benjamin Vardiman, ACE
Airport Manager
Prescott Municipal Airport
Ernest A. Love Field
6546 Crystal Lane
Prescott , AZ 86301
Office: (928)-777-1114
Fax: (928)-771-5861
Email: ben.vardiman@prescott-az.gov

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UPDATED COMMERCIAL AIRLINES SCHEDULE (PRC) AS OF 11-07-10

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NORTHAIRE ACCELERATED FLIGHT TRAINING HOLIDAY RATES

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ARIZ AIR at PRC

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GUIDANCE AVIATION: Helicopter & Fixed Wing Training

More Bureaucracy, More Rules, More Costs from the Government, the FAA

Original Letter by Ben Vardiman edited by FlyPrescott:

To All Airport Users - (We need to help out our Airport Manager on this one!),

Here is the link to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) from the FAA (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25338.pdf ) and PRC Management would appreciate any comments that any airport user may have on this. PRC Airport management offices are hoping to finalize comments in the first week of December. If possible, PRC Management would appreciate receiving any comments no later than November 30th for incorporation. Additionally, please be aware that you do not have to submit comments to PRC Management, but may submit them directly to the Feds for inclusion in the NPRM process. PRC Management would however appreciate being copied on any comment sent directly to the Feds so PRC management can bring up similar issues.

There are a couple of areas that are of particular concern to PRC Management within the NPRM. First and foremost will be the overall logistical coordination of developing and implementing this program given the current status of the Airport department resources. Directly related to the impacts upon the staff of the Airport and the Users is the following statement from the NPRM:

"The FAA proposes the SMS training requirement would apply to airport employees based on information obtained during the pilot studies.

However, the FAA believes greater benefits may be achieved if that training requirement were applied to all individuals with access to the movement and non-movement areas, and it is considering that broader SMS training requirement. The FAA invites comments concerning the practical and economic implications of applying the training requirements to all individuals accessing the movement and nonmovement area".

Basically we would have to “train” every person coming in through the fence line. This would be one of the biggest issues to be addressed if the requirement for providing training to “…all individuals with access to the movement and non-movement areas…” is adopted. It sounds eerily familiar doesn’t it?

NPRM LINK: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25338.pdf
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Additional info on Runway closures for the Airport Manager's offices:

To all:

In September the Airport had attempted to conduct some restriping on runway 21L-3R and runway 12-30. Due to some mechanical issues, we were unable to complete the maintenance as scheduled. The Airport tried again this week to conduct the maintenance during an overnight period. Unfortunately, with the cold weather, we were unable to perform the maintenance work and have determined that it must be conducted during the daylight hours. To that end we have scheduled the work to occur on the morning of October 31, 2010 in hopes of minimizing disruption to normal flight activities.

Please be aware of the following planned runway closures effective on 10-31-2010.

Runway 21L-3R closed from 0700 (Local) until 1130 (Local)

Runway 12-30 closed from 0700 (Local) until 0800 (Local)

NOTAMs have been issued and we will open the runways as soon as possible.

Please pass this information on to your respective groups and friends.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the information listed below.

Thank you for your patience during this activity.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Vardiman, ACE
Airport Manager
Prescott Municipal Airport
Ernest A. Love Field
6546 Crystal Lane
Prescott , AZ 86301
Office: (928)-777-1114
Fax: (928)-771-5861
Email: ben.vardiman@prescott-az.gov

Nominate Prescott Airport for Airport of the Year

Please see the link below to the Arizona Department of Transportation-Multimodal Planning Division- Aeronautics Group 2011 Airport of the Year announcement letter and nomination form. We are now accepting nominations for this prestigious award.

http://www.azdot.gov/MPD/airport_development/index.asp

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tammy Martelle.

Kenneth S. Potts, A.A.E., MBA
Airport Planning Grants Manager
Arizona Department of Transportation
Multimodal Planning Division
Aeronautics Group
206 South 17th Ave., MD426M
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3213







Looking for something to do November 13th, check it out >>
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ERAU Prescott Campus Expands Athletics Program with Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams

Prescott, Ariz., October 19, 2010
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is driving its athletics program forward with the addition of an intercollegiate golf program for men and women, University President John P. Johnson announced today.

“The men’s and women’s golf programs are an exciting new addition to the campus, and we are looking forward to recruiting the kind of exceptional scholar athletes for which Embry-Riddle is known,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for the Prescott campus.

The first-ever men’s and women’s golf program is part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and is actively recruiting for its first season in school year 2011-2012. Golfers will utilize the course and facilities at Talking Rock Golf Course, a private golf club in Prescott, for practice and local tournament play.

“We’re thrilled to be expanding the athletics program with the addition of golf, especially where we are situated with the outstanding golf facilities nearby,” said Ted Blake, Athletics Director. “We are looking forward to welcoming a new group of student athletes to the Embry-Riddle family.”

The golf program joins a roster of intercollegiate athletics that includes men’s wrestling, men’s soccer, women’s volleyball and women’s soccer. A search is currently underway for a coach or coaches for the golf teams.

For more information about the golf program please contact Embry-Riddle Athletics Director Ted Blake, 928-777-3791,email blakeba3@erau.edu or visit http://www.prescott.embryriddlesports.com/

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering. Embry-Riddle educates more than 34,000 students annually at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 170 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit http://www.embryriddle.edu/.

For more info, contact:
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
email: susan.larsen@erau.edu

Special Event: Guidance has BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Nov 13th

For more info on this event, go to:
www.flyprescott.com/specialevent

Airport Updates, Projects Nearing Completion

by Ben Vardiman, Manager, Prescott Regional Airport

Dear Airport Users,

I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for you patience during the recent run of construction on the airport. It has been a long couple of weeks but the projects are nearing completion.

The only outstanding items remaining to be completed on the Twy C pavement preservation and airfield marking project are the punch list items and the installation of the permanent markings on Twy C after the 30 day work stop period. The seal coat has been applied to Taxiway C and the new markings have been installed. All across the airport you will see the enhanced centerline markings and the surface painted hold short markings. The picture below is an example of what the intersections now look like.

The City will be doing some additional remarking in the next couple of weeks if the weather holds via night closures. Please be sure to check the NOTAMs for the various closures. We expect the rest of the closures will have a minimal impact upon the airport operations.

Thanks you again for all of your patience during these projects.

Sincerely,
Benjamin Vardiman, ACE
Airport Manager
Prescott Municipal Airport
Ernest A. Love Field
6546 Crystal Lane
Prescott , AZ 86301
Office: (928)-777-1114
Fax: (928)-771-5861
Email: ben.vardiman@prescott-az.gov