Hot Spots

HS 1: Wrong Surface Departure Risk. RWY 32L Run–up area and TWY J. TWY J can be mistaken for RWY 32L.

HS 2: Risk of runway incursion and/or surface incident. TWY J, TWY A, TWY C, and TWY K. Expanse pavement and complex geometry due to converging TWYs.

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

HS 3: Runway incursion risk. RWY 32L approach hold area on TWY A between TWYs J and B. Holding Position Marking in an unexpected location.

• The RWY 32L Approach Holds are located on TWY A between TWYs J and B and do not require verbal authorization to cross UNLESS you are instructed to hold short.

HS 4: Runway incursion risk. TWYs J, B and RWY 32R run–up area. Potential for expectation bias of run–up area location, and loss of situational awareness due to wide expanse of pavement.

• For all the above Hotspot descriptions, pilots should review the taxi clearance before starting to taxi.
• Actively scanning to locate and identify RWY signs, markings, lighting and deferring all heads down activities until holding short at the appropriate location will help eliminate these errors.
• If you are unsure of your position or instructions, ask the TWR.

Wrong Surface Risks

See Arrival Alert Notices

• If available, back up all visual approaches with an instrument approach or GPS Waypoint to help ensure that you are lined up for the correct surface.
• RWY markings are white. Markings on surfaces not used for takeoff/landing like TWY markings, chevrons, RWY shoulder and RWY turn-on markings etc., are yellow.
• View the From the Flight Deck-Wrong Surface Landings video for additional mitigation strategies.

Wrong Airport Landing Risk

• During pre-flight planning, check the sectional chart for airports in close proximity and charted reporting points.
• Use the most precise navigational aids available such as GPS, localizers, or VOR radials to positively identify the airport.
• If you're talking to ATC and you're unsure, ask the controller.
• View the From the Flight Deck-Wrong Airport Landings video for more information and mitigation strategies.

Surface Movement Area Cautions

• Though not listed as a Hotspot, pilots in the run-up area for RWY 19L have mistaken TWY A for the runway. 
• RWY 1R/19L pavement has high severity block cracking, longitudinal and transverse cracking, patching, and weathering.

General

• If you are 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 are 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 mostly 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 CCR is utilizing RWYs 1L/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.
• Remain 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 is for all aircraft. Find further information from the county’s website.