Hot Spots 
HS 1 Pilots departing the RWY 32L run-up area sometimes mistake TWY J for 
         RWY 32L.     
HS 2 Complex intersection at RWY 01R/19L, TWY J, TWY A, TWY C and TWY K.
HS 3 Pilots on TWY A sometimes fail to comply with hold short instructions for RWY
         32L approach area and/or fail to proceed completely through RWY 32L
         approach area when instructed by ATC.
HS 4 Aircraft approaching RWY 32R from TWY B, TWY J, and the run-up area often
         cross the RWY holding position without ATC authorization.

General

• Pilots inbound from the north have sometimes confused Napa County Airport with Buchanan. While the runway configuration is not the same, the airports are close enough to occasionally cause confusion.

• The airport configuration at CCR consists of two sets of parallel runways with staggered thresholds. 
• As with any airport with similar runway configurations, wrong surface arrivals and departures have occurred. 
• There are several full-length parallel taxiways that have led to some confusion

Departure

• Verify proper heading prior to starting takeoff roll on all full-length and intersection departures. Wrong Surface Takeoff risk exists at this airport.
• Pilots in the Run-Up Area for RWY 19 have mistaken TWY A for the RWY and attempted to takeoff on the TWY.

Landing

• The PAPI on RWY 01L and RWY 32R does not provide obstruction clearance beyond 4.0 NM from the threshold.
• Wrong Surface Landing risk exists. See Arrival Alert Notices.
• Pilots inbound from the N/NW and instructed to make a straight-in or right base entry to RWY 19R have mistaken RWY 14L as their assigned RWY (as illustrated below).

Surface Risk – Movement Area

• RWY 01R/19L pavement has high severity block cracking, longitudinal and transverse cracking, patching, and weathering.
• Several Hot Spots and other areas of concern are associated with run-up areas. The taxiway system at CCR is complex and close reference to the Airport Diagram is recommended. 

The above picture illustrates the run-up area for RWY 01R. It is located east of TWY A, south of TWY F between TWY A and the large ramp area to the east. 

The following picture illustrates Hotspot 1, where pilots exiting the RWY 32L run-up area with clearance for takeoff, sometimes mistake TWY J for RWY 32L.

Hotspot 2 is a complex intersection of multiple taxiways. The intersection of TWYs A, J, and C can be confusing and can lead to a runway incursion onto RWY 1R/19L.

At Hot Spot 3, pilots taxiing either north or south on TWY A, fail to hold short of the RWY 32L Approach Hold Short Line when instructed. 
 

Not listed as a Hot Spot but like Hot Spot 1, pilots in the run-up area for RWY 19L have mistaken TWY A for the runway. (Illustrated below.)

• At Hot Spot 4, pilots are completing their run-up and taxiing across the RWY 32R Hold Short marking, possibly because it is located a considerable distance from the RWY 32 edge and approach end. (See airport diagram.)
• Pilots departing the transient ramp at the south end of the airport have confused TWYs A and G

General

• If unsure about any instructions, please ask for clarification.
• We do our best to accommodate all requests but sometimes we are unable due to traffic workload, complexity or safety. 

Traffic Patterns

• We try to accommodate pilots when they request the longer runway but these requests area addressed dependent upon traffic.
• Please make the request for a short approach or early turnout before executing the procedure.
• We may be unable to accommodate short approaches with multiple aircraft in the pattern. 

Ground

• On initial contact, please request the RWY that most aligns with your direction of flight. 
• Read back ALL hold short instructions and ALL RWY assignments with your call sign.
• Ask for progressive instructions if you are unsure or unfamiliar.
• Stay on TWR frequency when in between active parallel RWYs.

Take-off/Departure

• Ask before you depart, when requesting an early turnout. 
• Depart in the direction that most aligns with your on-course heading.
• Be aware that IFR aircraft departing RWY 19R making a left downwind turn to the VOR will affect aircraft departing RWY 19L.
• Avoid crossing over any approach corridor without prior coordination with TWR. 

Arrival/Landing

• For smoother handling, avoid calling at the Class D area boundary. Call earlier - at least 7 to 10 miles out.
• Do not mistakenly line up for RWY 14 when assigned RWY 19 or vice versa.
• Avoid crossing over the approach/departure corridor especially when on RWY 01L/R.
• Be accurate and specific about your location, i.e., 10 miles north, northeast, east.
• When calling inbound, please be specific with your relative bearing from the airport.
• Listen to specific pattern entry instructions. We may need you to enter the downwind even though you are set up for a base entry.
• Stay on TWR frequency when in between active parallel RWYs.

Avoidance Areas

• Aircraft that are requesting turns that cross the departure course or the final approach course for any runway should initiate that request with TWR prior to executing the turn.
• Be aware of noise abatement restricted areas. 

Noise Abatement

• Noise abatement is for all aircraft. Here is the link for further information from the county’s website. https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3804/Buchanan-Field-Noise-Program