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Big Bear City Airport

Big Bear City, California, United States

Noise Abatement Information - Last update 11/25/2021

MEDIUM

  Overview

Big Bear Airport serves as a gateway to some of Southern California’s premiere mountain resorts. Please help to maintain the serenity of the beautiful Big Bear Valley, for both residents and visitors, by observing the following noise abatement guidelines.

FLIGHT SAFETY MUST ALWAYS SUPERSEDE RECOMMENDED NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. Weather, equipment, aircraft performance, and pilot capabilities are all factors that may prevent the execution of the recommended noise abatement procedures.

  Curfews

All Runways  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival & Departure

Voluntary curfew in effect daily from 2200 to 0700 local.

  Images / Diagrams

Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

NE arrival for RWY 26




Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

NE arrival for RWY 08




Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

NW arrival for RWY 26




Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

NW arrival for RWY 08




Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

W arrival for RWY 26




Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

W arrival for RWY 08




Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

NE departure from RWY 26




Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

NE departure from RWY 08




Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

NW departure from RWY 26




Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

NW departure from RWY 08




Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

W departure from RWY 26




Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

W departure from RWY 08

  Arrivals

Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival Only

Please avoid overflying the school (round building) and playground on final approach.

Remain south of school until you pass it.

Right traffic

  Departures

Runway 08  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

Execute 10 degree left turn at end of runway. Do not overfly schools on departure.

Right traffic




Runway 26  |  All Aircraft Categories  |  Departure Only

Execute 10 degree left turn at end of runway. Do not overfly school (round building) and playgrounds.

  Preferential Runways

All Aircraft Categories  |  Arrival & Departure

Calm wind runway: RWY 26

  Pattern Altitudes

ALL VALUES ARE MSL (FEET)



All Runways  |  All Aircraft Categories

8000

  Intersection Takeoffs

All Runways  |  Aircraft Categories: A, B, C, D & E

Intersection takeoffs are not recommended.

  APU Use

Please limit APU use to no more than 15 minutes.

  Engine Runup

Please minimize unnecessary engine idling and runups, especially outside of daylight hours. This also applies to helicopters.

  Flight Training

Please avoid repetitive operations during morning and evening hours.

  Prior Permission (PPR) Operations

Runway 08/26 S-12.5
PPR available. Contact General Manager (909) 585-3219.

  Airport Contact Info

Name: Ryan Goss, General Manager
Phone: 909-585-3219
Fax: 909-585-2900
Email: rgoss@flybigbear.com
Web Address: http://www.flybigbear.com
Noise Complaint Address: http://www.bigbearcityairport.com/report-noise/
Address: PO Box 755
501 Valley Blvd
Big Bear City CA 92314

  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.

Temporary Information (None)

None

Mandatory Restrictions (None)

None

Preferential Instrument Procedures (None)

None

Reverse Thrust (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Community Groups/Info (None)

None

Stage II (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Stage III (No Restrictions)

No restrictions

Flight Track Monitoring (None)

None

Noise Ordinance (None)

None

Noise Monitoring (None)

None

Airport Maps

Airport Contact

Name: Ryan Goss, General Manager
Phone: 909-585-3219
Fax: 909-585-2900
Address: PO Box 755
501 Valley Blvd
Big Bear City CA 92314

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Weather Data

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Airport Data

Elevation: 6,752 ft
City: Big Bear City, California, United States
Sectional Chart: Los Angeles
Flight Service: Riverside FSS
Wind Indicator: Yes
Fuel: 100LLA