MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AREA
APRIL 6 - 14, 2008

SPECIFIC PROCEDURES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS NOTAM MAY BE REVISED OR UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. USERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK NOTAMS FREQUENTLY TO VERIFY THEY POSSESS THE MOST CURRENT REVISIONS. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT SUPERCEDE RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF AIRSPACE CONTAINED IN FDC NOTAMS.

In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating in the Augusta, Georgia area during the Masters Golf Tournament, the following special air traffic procedures will be used to minimize air traffic delays and enhance safety:

SPECIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) will utilize a Special Traffic Management Program (STMP) and slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR arrivals to the following airports:

Slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR ARRIVALS during the following dates and times:

Arrival Slot reservations will be available beginning April 4, 2008 at 0600 EDT (1000 UTC) and will NOT be assigned more than 72 hours in advance.

Note: Scheduled IFR arrivals are air carrier/air taxi operations listed in the Official Airline Guide (OAG) and are exempt from this program. All other IFR arrivals at the above listed airports must obtain a slot reservation.

HOW TO OBTAIN A SLOT RESERVATION

Pilots may obtain a slot reservation by using computer interface (e-STMP) or touch-tone telephone interface.

· e-STMP: computer access is available to users with an Internet connection and Web Browser. The Internet address is www.fly.faa.gov. A user guide is available on the web site.

· Touch-tone telephone: dial (800) 875-9755 and follow the prompts.

Pilots should be prepared to provide their destination/departure airport, estimated UTC time of arrival/departure, UTC date, call sign, and type aircraft.

Aircraft are expected to arrive within +/- 15 minutes of the assigned reservation time. If a reservation requires change or cancellation, please do so as early as possible in order to release the slot for another flight.

The reservation system will be available 24 hours a day. If you experience difficulty completing a slot reservation, you may contact the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), Airport Reservation Office (ARO) at (703) 904-4452. The ARO telephone number is for reservations only, not for information concerning the STMP.

Flight plans should be filed AFTER receiving a slot reservation. The flight plan should be filed at least 4 hours, but not more than 22 hours, prior to the proposed time of departure.

Confirmation of reservations is REQUIRED and MUST be completed between 24 and 12 hours prior to your reservation time. If the reservation is NOT confirmed at least 12 hours prior to the reservation time it will be CANCELED and made available in the reservation system.

Upon completion of a slot reservation, you will receive a preliminary reservation number. Between 24 and 12 hours prior to your reservation time you are required to confirm your reservation and will receive a confirmation number. If your reservation is not confirmed at least 12 hours prior to your reservation time, it will be CANCELED and AUTOMATICALLY returned to the reservation system for reassignment. If the reservation is made within 24 hours of the reservation received, it will be AUTOMATICALLY confirmed with a confirmation number.

The confirmation number MUST be included in the remarks section of the flight plan.

Note: The acquisition of an arrival slot does not guarantee that parking will be available at the controlled airport. Users should plan alternates in the event parking becomes unavailable at your airport of intended landing. Current parking information may be obtained by contacting the appropriate local FBO.

CUSTOMER COMMENTS

Customer comments regarding the Masters Golf Tournament can be supplied via:

http://www.agsatct.faa.gov/masters2008.asp

PREFERRED IFR ARRIVAL ROUTINGS
(Effective April 6, 2008 through April 14, 2008)

Jet and turboprop aircraft filed into AGS, DNL, HQU, or AIK should file via one of the following preferred routes:

ATL AHN V417 MSTRS direct AGS / HQU

ATL AHN V325 BLANE IRQ direct DNL

ATL AHN V325 BLANE direct AIK

SOT SUG GRD IRQ direct AGS / DNL / HQU (AOB FL230 only)

VXV SOT SUG GRD IRQ direct AGS / DNL / HQU

CAE direct AIK

CAE STWRT2 AGS

CAE V325 BLANE IRQ direct DNL / HQU

SAV STUGE3 AGS

CHS STUGE3 AGS

PSK SPA GRD IRQ direct AGS / DNL / HQU

Piston and turboprop aircraft with filed TAS of 210 kts. or less filed into AGS, DNL, HQU, and AIK should file via one of the following preferred routes:

(AOA 150) AHN V417 MSTRS direct AGS / HQU

(AOA 150) AHN V325 BLANE IRQ direct DNL

(AOA 150) AHN V325 BLANE direct AIK

MCN MCN060 MCN060045 direct AGS / AIK

MCN V56 HARLE direct DNL / HQU

CAE CAE235 CAE235040 direct AGS

CAE V325 BLANE IRQ direct DNL / HQU

CAE direct AIK

GRD V185 IRQ direct AGS / DNL / HQU

SAV STUGE3 AGS

CHS STUGE3 AGS

VFR ARRIVALS

Due to the high volume of traffic in the Augusta area, VFR arrivals expect lengthy delays outside Augusta Class D airspace during peak traffic periods. VFR advisory service within the Augusta terminal area will be on a workload-permitting basis.

DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

In order to keep traffic and frequency congestion to a minimum:

DO NOT CALL GROUND CONTROL TO TAXI until you are the number one aircraft that can enter a taxiway from the ramp or parking area.

DO NOT TAXI until you have received taxi instructions and, if IFR, have received a clearance.

DO NOT CALL THE TOWER FOR DEPARTURE until you are in the number one position for the runway.

AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT (AGS) - All departing aircraft contact clearance delivery on 118.2. Advise if IFR or VFR.

DANIEL FIELD (DNL) - All departing aircraft contact ground control on 121.825. Advise if IFR or VFR.

PREFERRED IFR DEPARTURE ROUTINGS

AGS and AIK Departures:

Turbojets filed AOA 11,000 feet expect one of the following routes:

RNAV Capable:

JUNPR1.MCN or JUNPR1.AMG

KAOLN1.ATL

CHATT1.HOGAP or CHATT1.GSO

SAMMI1.SAMMI

DOVER1.DOVER

Conventional NAV:

IRQ199R KNINE IRQ199050

IRQ222R HIT

IRQ032R CHATT

IRQ084R SAMMI

IRQ154R DOVER

Non-turbojets filed AOA 11,000 feet expect one of the following routes:

RNAV Capable:

JUNPR1.MCN or JUNPR1.AMG

SAMMI1.SAMMI

RDBUD1 RNAV

(after 1630L) DOVER1 RNAV

Conventional NAV:

IRQ199R KNINE IRQ199050

IRQ084R SAMMI

Radar vectors east of GRD

Non-turbojets filed AOB 10,000 feet expect one of the following routes:

RNAV Capable:

JUNPR1.MCN or JUNPR1.AMG

RDBUD1.RDBUD

SAMMI1.SAMMI

(after 1630L) DOVER1 RNAV

Conventional NAV:

IRQ199R KNINE IRQ199050

IRQ360R GRD

IRQ084R SAMMI

(after 1630L) IRQ154R DOVER

DNL and HQU Departures:

Turbojet aircraft expect one of the following routes:

RNAV Capable:

MISTY1.MISTY

CHATT1.HOGAP or CHATT1.GSO

SAMMI1.SAMMI

Conventional NAV:

IRQ235R MISTY HADOC

IRQ032R CHATT

IRQ084R SAMMI

Non-turbojet aircraft expect one of the following routes:

RNAV Capable:

MISTY1.MISTY

NDINA1.NDINA

AZALA1.AZALA

SAMMI1.SAMMI

Conventional NAV:

IRQ235R MISTY HADOC

IRQ247R ANNAN

IRQ360R GRD

IRQ084R SAMMI

VFR DEPARTURES / IFR PICKUP

Due to the high volume of traffic, VFR departures should not expect to obtain an IFR clearance within 100 miles of AGS.

IFR OVERFLIGHTS

IFR overflights below 16,000 feet MSL expect a routing to avoid the Augusta area.

VFR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES TO/FROM DNL:

Due to the heavy congestion at DNL and due to the close proximity of the Augusta Regional Airport, VFR arrivals and departures operating to/from DNL are advised to operate between the IRQ250R and the IRQ010R:

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER INFORMATION

The FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Augusta Regional (AGS) will be operational during the following time periods:

The FAA will operate a temporary Air Traffic Control Tower at Daniel Field (DNL) during the following time periods:

AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT at BUSH FIELD (AGS)

FBO Information

FBO Check-in.

All pilots are requested to check-in with the FBO customer service representatives (CSRs) on arrival. CSRs need to know local contact information, service requirements, and estimated departure information to aid in managing the ramp space and to provide timely service.

Fuel Orders.

Fuel orders are taken only at the FBO customer service counter. Fuel servicing is provided on a first come, first served priority based on departure requirements. To meet your fueling requirements in a timely manner, we are bringing in additional personnel and fueling equipment.

Towing Aircraft.

To make most efficient use of our limited ramp space, our linemen frequently need to "tighten up" the aircraft parked on the ramp. Pilots are therefore requested to leave their aircraft configured to tow. Please let the FBO CSR know if the aircraft is not configured to tow, if you would like to be contacted before moving your aircraft, or if you have any special concerns about towing the aircraft. For your convenience, we have wheel chocks available.

Active Taxiways.

ATC approval is required to enter or cross an active taxiway. Please do not allow your crew or passengers to cross an active taxiway on foot. Contact the FBO on 122.95 for transportation.

Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area.

The Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area is defined as the commercial terminal, gates, and commercial aircraft parking areas, and is located just north of the FBO. This is a restricted area. Personnel entering the holding room must be screened by TSA. Personnel transiting the commercial aircraft parking area must be escorted by badged airport personnel. Please do not allow crew or passengers to transit the Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area without a badged airport escort.

Ramp (Parking) Areas.

Ramp (parking) areas are congested with aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians. The ramps are non-movement areas and are not controlled by Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pilots operating in these areas do so at their own risk. When taxiing in parking area, be alert for parked aircraft, taxiing aircraft, aircraft with engines running, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Taxiing during hours of darkness or limited visibility is more demanding and requires greater attention. Pilots are reminded to contact ground control prior to entering an active taxiway.

Overflow Parking Areas.

Due to the large amount of traffic associated with the Masters® Tournament, the Airport has designated Taxiway A, Taxiway D, and two steel planking areas as aircraft overflow parking areas. The steel planking areas are located midfield east of Taxiway C and east of the north ramp. The airport anticipates using the two steel planking overflow parking areas only when absolutely required due to traffic/parking saturation. When directed to one of these parking areas, please follow your signalman's instructions.

Ground Transportation.

FBO provides ground transportation for passengers and crew.

When parked on the main ramp (west of Taxiway C and south of the Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area), passengers and crew may walk between their aircraft and the FBO or use FBO transportation.

When parked on the north ramp, Taxiway A, Taxiway D, or steel planking areas the FBO will provide transportation. Pedestrian traffic is not allowed between the FBO and these parking areas. Please wait at your aircraft for transportation.

The active taxiways and Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area, located between the parking areas and the FBO, must not be entered on foot and without an airport escort. Please instruct your passengers and crew personnel that pedestrians are prohibited from entering or crossing active taxiways and the Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area on foot. Contact the FBO on 122.95 for transportation.

Engine Start-up and Taxi.

Pilots are requested to delay engine start-up until you have your clearance and just immediately before taxi. Excessive engine running is prohibited. Pilots are requested to monitor ATIS on 132.75 before engine start.

Customs.

US Customs service is not available at Augusta Regional Airport.

Vehicular Traffic.

No ground vehicles are allowed on ramps except those belong to the Airport or to Airport tenants and operated by airport-trained personnel.

Departure Procedures.

Check FBO flight planning room for the latest information on arrival and departure procedures.

Landing Fees.

All commercial operators will be imposed a landing fee based on aircraft weight and size. Advise the FBO if you are not operating as a commercial operator.

Helicopter Traffic.

Helicopter traffic will not use the normal designated helicopter parking area east of the FBO. Helicopter pilots should follow the signalman's instructions and anticipate parking in the flagged grass areas either north or south of the main ramp.

Restricted Operations.

Formation flights, cargo flights, training flights, practice approaches and touch and go operations are prohibited April 7 - 13, 2008.

COLUMBIA METROPOLITIAN AIRPORT (CAE)

Due to the volume associated with the event in the vicinity of AGS, arrivals to CAE transitioning from the west can expect a speed reduction 60 miles west of CAE.

LOCKHEED MARTIN FLIGHT SERVICES

Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available by telephoning Lockheed Martin AFSS at Macon GA. Dial: 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433). Press 1 for a briefer, then press 4-2. At the next prompt, press 1 for Georgia.

Contact Macon Radio on 122.3 for VFR flight plan activation and closure. In-flight pilot reports are encouraged on these frequencies or 122.0.

*Remember to close your flight plan*