KFCH

Fresno Chandler Executive Airport

Fresno, California, United States

Noise Abatement Information - Last update 04/16/2015

MEDIUM

  Overview

Welcome to Historic Fresno Chandler Airport. Airport origins date back as far as 1917 when vintage WW I aircraft landed in open fields. November 1929 Chandler Airport offically opened thanks to the 100 acre donation by Sentor and Mrs. Wilber Chandler. The aiport’s rich architectural tradition can still be seen today (Streamline Moderne architechure) when vsiting the airport terminal. Stop in and say hello.

  Preferential Runways

All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival & Departure

RUNWAY 30 WHEN WIND CONDITIONS ARE LESS THAN 5 KNOT TAILWIND. PILOT JUDGEMENT PREVAILS. DO NOT MAKE A TAILWIND LANDING/TAKEOFF IF THERE IS ANY CONCERN FOR SAFETY OF FLIGHT.

  Preferential Instrument Procedures

All Runways  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

RWY 12: CLIMB HEADING 111 DEGREES TO 2000 THEN CLIMBING RIGHT TURN TO 6300 VIA HEADING 200 DEGREES AND CZQ VORTAC R-167 BEFORE PROCEEDING ON COURSE.

RWY 30: CLIMB HEADING 291 DEGREES TO 2000 THEN CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO 5500 VIA HEADING 140 DEGREES AND CZQ VORTAC R-167 BEFORE PROCEEDING ON COURSE.

REFER TO FAA CURRENT AFD “TAKEOFF MINIMUMS OBSTACLE DEPARTURE PROCEDURES” FOR OBSTACLE INFORMATION.

  Pattern Altitudes

ALL VALUES ARE MSL (FEET)



All Runways  |  All Aircraft Categories

Runway 12/30 traffic pattern altitude helicopter 800 msl.
Runway 12/30 traffic pattern altitude single engine 1300 msl.

  Flight Training

PRACTICE LDGS & LOW APCHS & TGL OR STOP-AND-GO OPNS AUTH ONLY BTN 0700-2200 LCL.

RY 12 PRACTICE LDGS & LOW APCHS & TGL OR STOP-AND-GO OPNS NOT PERMITTED DUE TO NOISE SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL AREAS SE OF ARPT.

  Airport Contact Info

Name: Pete Loncteaux, Airport Manager
Phone: 559-621-7677
Mobile: 559-907-3530
Noise Hotline: 559-621-7677
Email: Peter.Loncteaux@Fresno.gov
Address: 510 W. Kearney Blvd
Fresno CA 93706

  NBAA Procedures









  AOPA Noise Awareness Steps

Following are some general guidelines and techniques to minimize the noise impact produced by aircraft operating near the ground.

1. If practical, avoid noise-sensitive areas such as residential areas, open-air assemblies (e.g. sporting events and concerts), and national park areas. Make every effort to fly at or above 2,000 feet over the surface of such areas when overflight cannot be avoided.

2. Consider using a reduced power setting if flight must be low because of cloud cover or overlying controlled airspace or when approaching the airport of destination. Propellers generate more noise than engines; flying with the lowest practical rpm setting will reduce the aircraft's noise level substantially.

3. Perform stalls, spins, and other practice maneuvers over uninhabited terrain.

4. Many airports have established specific noise abatement procedures. Familiarize yourself and comply with these procedures.

5. To contain aircraft noise within airport boundaries, avoid performing engine runups at the ends of runways near housing developments. Instead, select a location for engine runup closer to the center of the field.

6. On takeoff, gain altitude as quickly as possible without compromising safety. Begin takeoffs at the start of a runway, not at an intersection.

7. Retract the landing gear either as soon as a landing straight ahead on the runway can no longer be accomplished or as soon as the aircraft achieves a positive rate of climb. If practical, maintain best-angle-of-climb airspeed until reaching 50 feet or an altitude that provides clearance from terrain or obstacles. Then accelerate to best-rate-of-climb airspeed. If consistent with safety, make the first power reduction at 500 feet.

8. Fly a tight landing pattern to keep noise as close to the airport as possible. Practice descent to the runway at low power settings and with as few power changes as possible.

9. If a VASI or other visual approach guidance system is available, use it. These devices will indicate a safe glidepath and allow a smooth, quiet descent to the runway.

10. If possible, do not adjust the propeller control for flat pitch on the downwind leg; instead, wait until short final. This practice not only provides a quieter approach, but also reduces stress on the engine and propeller governor.

11. Avoid low-level, high-power approaches, which not only create high noise impacts, but also limit options in the event of engine failure.

12. Flying between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. should be avoided whenever possible. (Most aircraft noise complaints are registered by residents whose sleep has been disturbed by noisy, low-flying aircraft.)

Note: These recommendations are general in nature; some may not be advisable for every aircraft in every situation. No noise reduction procedure should be allowed to compromise safety.

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Mandatory Restrictions (None)

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Curfews (None)

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Images / Diagrams (None)

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Arrivals (Not Specified)

Not specified

Departures (Not Specified)

Not specified

Reverse Thrust (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Intersection Takeoffs (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

APU Use (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Engine Runup (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Community Groups/Info (None)

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Stage II (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Stage III (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Flight Track Monitoring (None)

None

Noise Ordinance (None)

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Noise Monitoring (None)

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Prior Permission (PPR) Operations (None)

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Airport Contact

Name: Pete Loncteaux, Airport Manager
Phone: 559-621-7677
Mobile: 559-907-3530
Noise: 559-621-7677
Address: 510 W. Kearney Blvd
Fresno CA 93706

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Airport Data

Elevation: 279 ft
City: Fresno, California, United States
Sectional Chart: San Francisco
Flight Service: Rancho Murieta FSS
Wind Indicator: Yes
Fuel: 100LLA