Baton rouge, Louisiana
NATIONAL AIRSPACE CHANGE: decision to establish a non-movement area is being implemented in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration, on Taxiway E (Echo) at BTR Airport. The decision to implement this non-movement area is due to the construction of a new hangar that blocks visibility from the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).
BACKGROUND: BTR ATCT has Line of Sight obstructions to Taxiway E. The non-visible area of Taxiway E is approximately 1,150 feet and extends from the southwest side of the River City Hangar Aviation Ramp to 200 feet southwest of the Runway 22L hold short line. A 650-foot portion of the non-visible area was pre-existing; however, an additional 500 feet was created when the River City Hangar was constructed in March 2006.
IMPACT: Due to obstructed vision, the BTR Tower is unable to provide air traffic control service in the non-movement area on Taxiway Echo from the southwest side of the River City Hangar Ramp to 200 feet southwest of the Runway 22L hold short line.
**MOVEMENT IN THIS AREA IS AT PILOT ’ S OWN RISK
(Central Service Area, 9/2/09)