SPECIFIC PROCEDURES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS NOTAM MAY BE REVISED OR UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. USERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK NOTAMS FREQUENTLY TO VERIFY THEY POSSESS THE MOST CURRENT REVISIONS. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT SUPERCEDE RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF AIRSPACE CONTAINED IN FDC NOTAMS.

CUSTOMER COMMENTS: Customer comments regarding the Masters Golf Tournament may be supplied via: http://www.agsatct.faa.gov

In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating in the Augusta, Georgia area during the Masters Golf Tournament, the following special air traffic procedures will be used to minimize air traffic delays and enhance safety:

SPECIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: The Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) will utilize a Special Traffic Management Program (STMP) and slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR arrivals to the following airports:

AIRPORT		IDENTIFIER
Augusta Regional at Bush Field		AGS
Daniel Field		DNL
Aiken Municipal		AIK
Thomson-McDuffie County		HQU

Slot reservations will be required for all domestic non-scheduled IFR ARRIVALS during the following dates and times:

DATE	DAY	TIME (EDT)	TIME (UTC)
April 4	MONDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 5	TUESDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 6	WEDNESDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 7	THURSDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 8	FRIDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 9	SATURDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 10	SUNDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 11	MONDAY	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300

Arrival Slot reservations will be available beginning April 1, 2011 at 0600 EDT (1000 UTC) and will NOT be assigned more than 72 hours in advance.

Note: Scheduled IFR arrivals are air carrier/air taxi operations listed in the Official Airline Guide (OAG) and are exempt from this program. All other IFR arrivals at the above listed airports must obtain a slot reservation.


HOW TO OBTAIN A SLOT RESERVATION
Pilots may obtain a slot reservation by using computer interface (e-STMP) or touch-tone telephone interface.

e-STMP: computer access is available to users with an Internet connection and Web Browser. The Internet address is www.fly.faa.gov/estmp. A user guide is available on the web site.
Touch-tone telephone: dial (800) 875-9755 and follow the prompts.

Pilots should be prepared to provide their destination/departure airport, estimated UTC time of arrival/departure, UTC date, call sign, and type aircraft.

Aircraft are expected to arrive within +/- 15 minutes of the assigned reservation time. If a reservation requires change or cancellation, please do so as early as possible in order to release the slot for another flight.

The reservation system will be available 24 hours a day. Reservations should be made using the automated interfaces. The Airport Reservation Office at (703) 904-4452 is available for technical difficulties.

Flight plans should be filed AFTER receiving a slot reservation. The flight plan should be filed at least 4 hours, but not more than 22 hours, prior to the proposed time of departure.

Upon completion of a slot reservation, you will receive a preliminary reservation number. Between 24 and 12 hours prior to your reservation time you are required to confirm your reservation and will receive a confirmation number. If your reservation is not confirmed at least 12 hours prior to your reservation time, it will be CANCELED and AUTOMATICALLY returned to the reservation system for reassignment. If the reservation is made within 24 hours of the reservation received, it will be AUTOMATICALLY confirmed with a confirmation number.

The confirmation number MUST be included in the remarks section of the flight plan.

Confirmation of reservations is REQUIRED and MUST be completed between 24 and 12 hours prior to your reservation time. If the reservation is NOT confirmed at least 12 hours prior to the reservation time it will be CANCELED and made available in the reservation system.

Note: The acquisition of an arrival slot does not guarantee that parking will be available at the destination airport. Users should plan alternates in the event parking becomes unavailable at your airport of intended landing. Current parking information may be obtained by contacting the appropriate local FBO.

PREFERRED IFR ARRIVAL ROUTINGS
(Effective April 3, 2011 through April 11, 2011)

Jet and turboprop aircraft filed into AGS, DNL, HQU, or AIK can expect one of the following preferred routes:

AGS
RESTRICTION		ROUTE

AOA 150 ZTL internal departures only		ATL AHN V417 MSTRS AGS
AOA 150		MEM VUZ ATL AHN V417 MSTRS AGS

AOA 150		IGB VUZ ATL AHN V417 MSTRS AGS
AOA 150		BNA ATL AHN V417 MSTRS AGS

AOA 150		MEI MGM ATL AHN V417 MSTRS AGS
AOA 150		GCV MGM ATL AHN V417 MSTRS AGS

ZTL internal departures only		ODF AHN V417 MSTRS AGS
None		VXV SOT SUG SPA GRD IRQ AGS

None		BULEY SUG SPA GRD IRQ AGS
None		GSO STWRT2 AGS

Assigned by ZJX		CAE STWRT2 AGS
None		ALD STUGE3 AGS

None		PSK SPA GRD IRQ AGS
AOB 100		MCN060 MCN060045 AGS

AOB 100		GRD V185 IRQ AGS
AOB 100		CAE CAE235 CAE235040 AGS

HQU
RESTRICTION		ROUTE

AOA 150 ZTL internal departures only		ATL AHN V417 MSTRS HQU
AOA 150		MEM VUZ ATL AHN V417 MSTRS HQU

AOA 150		IGB VUZ ATL AHN V417 MSTRS HQU
AOA 150		BNA ATL AHN V417 MSTRS HQU

AOA 150		MEI MGM ATL AHN V417 MSTRS HQU
AOA 150		GCV MGM ATL AHN V417 MSTRS HQU

ZTL internal departures only		ODF AHN V417 MSTRS HQU
ZTL internal departures only		V56 HARLE HQU

None		BULEY SUG SPA GRD IRQ HQU
None		VXV SOT SUG SPA GRD V185 IRQ HQU

None		GSO CAE V325 BLANE IRQ HQU
Assigned by ZJX		CAE V325 BLANE IRQ HQU

None		PSK SPA GRD V185 IRQ HQU
AOB 100		GRD V185 IRQ HQU

DNL
RESTRICTION		ROUTE

AOA 150 ZTL internal departures only		ATL AHN V325 BLANE IRQ DNL
AOA 150		MEM VUZ ATL AHN V325 BLANE IRQ DNL

AOA 150		IGB VUZ ATL AHN V325 BLANE IRQ DNL
AOA 150		BNA ATLA AHN V325 BLANE IRQ DNL

AOA 150		MEI MGM ATL AHN V325 BLANE IRQ DNL
AOA 150		GCV MGM ATL AHN V325 BLANE IRQ DNL

None		VXV SOT SUG SPA GRD V185 IRQ DNL
None		BULEY SUG SPA GRD V185 IRQ DNL

ZTL internal departures only		ELW VESTO V325 BLANE IRQ DNL
ZTL internal departures only		MCN V56 IRQ DNL

None		GSO CAE V325 BLANE IRQ DNL
Assigned by ZJX		CAE V325 BLANE IRQ DNL

None		PSK SPA GRD V185 IRQ DNL
AOB 100		GRD V185 IRQ DNL

AIK
RESTRICTION		ROUTE

AOA 150 ZTL internal departures only		ATL AHN V325 BLANE AIK
AOA 150		MEM VUZ ATL AHN V325 BLANE AIK

AOA 150		IGB VUZ ATL AHN V325 BLANE AIK
AOA 150		BNA ATL AHN V325 BLANE AIK

AOA 150		MEI MGM ATL AHN V325 BLANE AIK
AOA 150		GCV MGM ATL AHN V325 BLANE AIK

ZTL internal departures only		ELW VESTO V325 BLANE AIK
ZTL internal departures only		MCN V56 IRQ AIK

None		VXV SOT SUG SPA CAE AIK
None		BULEY SPA CAE AIK

None		GSO CAE AIK
None		PSK CAE AIK

Assigned by ZJX

CAE AIK

VFR ARRIVALS
Due to the high volume of traffic in the Augusta area, VFR arrivals expect lengthy delays outside Augusta Class D airspace during peak traffic periods. VFR advisory service within the Augusta terminal area will be on a workload-permitting basis.

DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
In order to keep traffic and frequency congestion to a minimum:

DO NOT CALL GROUND CONTROL TO TAXI until you are the number one aircraft that can enter a taxiway from the ramp or parking area.

DO NOT TAXI until you have received taxi instructions and, if IFR, have received a clearance.

DO NOT CALL THE TOWER FOR DEPARTURE until you are in the number one position for the runway.

AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT (AGS) - All departing aircraft contact clearance delivery on 118.2. Advise if IFR or VFR.

DANIEL FIELD (DNL) - All departing aircraft contact ground control on 121.175. Advise if IFR or VFR.


PREFERRED IFR DEPARTURE ROUTINGS
Note: Please ensure that the correct ICAO format is utilized when filing your flight plan. Flight plans without the correct ICAO RNAV designators will be assigned conventional procedures.

Note: Aircraft cleared via the SAMMI, DOVER, KAOLN, MISTY, NDINA, AZALA, or RDBUD SID’s must remain on the published heading until advised by ATC. Aircraft cleared via the JUNPR or CHATT SID’s may proceed on course after the last waypoint.

AGS and AIK - RNAV aircraft
TYPE RESTRICTION		ROUTE

None		JUNPR2 MCN or JUNPR2 AMG then on course
Turbojets only		KAOLN3 – expect on course with ZTL

Turbojets only		CHATT2 HOGAP or CHATT2 GSO then on course
None		SAMMI2 SAMMI – expect on course with ZJX via CAE, ISO, or RDU

Turbojets only		DOVER2 DOVER – expect on course with ZJX
Non-turbojets only		RDBUD2 RDBUD –expect on course with GSP TRACON

AGS and AIK - CONVENTIONAL NAV aircraft
TYPE RESTRICTION		ROUTE

None		IRQ199R KNINE IRQ199050 then on course
Turbojets only		IRQ222R HIT then on course

Turbojets only		IRQ032R CHATT then on course
None		IRQ084R SAMMI then on course

Turbojets only

IRQ154R DOVER then on course

DNL and HQU - RNAV aircraft
TYPE RESTRICTION		ROUTE

Turbojets only		MISTY3 HADOC – expect on course with ZTL
Turbojets only		CHATT2 HOGAP or CHATT2 GSO then on course

None		SAMMI2 SAMMI - expect on course with ZJX
Non-turbojets only		AZALA2 AZALA - expect on course with GSP TRACON

Non-turbojets only

NDINA2 NDINA - expect on course with ATL TRACON

DNL and HQU - CONVENTIONAL NAV aircraft
TYPE RESTRICTION		ROUTE

Turbojets only		IRQ235R MISTY HADOC then on course
None		IRQ032R CHATT then on course

None		IRQ084R SAMMI then on course
Non-turbojets only		IRQ247R ANNAN then on course

Non-turbojets only

radar vector towards GRD then on course

VFR DEPARTURES / IFR PICKUP
Due to the high volume of traffic, VFR departures should not expect to obtain an IFR clearance within 100 miles of AGS.

IFR OVERFLIGHTS
IFR overflights below 16,000 feet MSL expect a routing to avoid the Augusta area.

VFR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES TO/FROM DNL:
Due to the heavy congestion at DNL and due to the close proximity of the Augusta Regional Airport, VFR arrivals and departures operating to/from DNL are advised to operate between the IRQ250R and the IRQ010R:

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER INFORMATION
The FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Augusta Regional (AGS) will be operational during the following time periods:

DATE	TIME (EDT)	TIME (UTC)
April 3 – 9	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300
April 10	0600 - 0000	1000 – 0400
April 11 (Rain date)	0600 – 2300	1000 – 0300

The FAA will operate a temporary Air Traffic Control Tower at Daniel Field (DNL) during the following time periods:

FREQUENCIES
DNL ATCT –(Radio Call “DANIEL TOWER”)	124.85 MHz
DNL Ground Control	121.175 MHz

DNL Clearance Delivery	122.3 MHz
Macon AFSS	122.3 MHz

DNL ASOS Weather

135.275 MHz

AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT at BUSH FIELD (AGS)
FBO Information

FBO Check-in
All pilots are requested to check in with the FBO customer service representatives (CSRs) on arrival. CSRs need to know local contact information, service requirements, and estimated departure information to aid in managing the ramp space and provide timely service.

Fuel Orders
Fuel orders are taken only at the FBO customer service counter. Fuel servicing is provided on a first come, first served priority based on departure requirements. To meet your fueling requirements in a timely manner, we are bringing in additional personnel and fueling equipment.

Towing Aircraft
To make most efficient use of our limited ramp space, our linemen frequently need to “tighten up” the aircraft parked on the ramp. Pilots are therefore requested to leave their aircraft configured to tow. Please let the FBO CSR know if the aircraft is not configured to tow, if you would like to be contacted before moving your aircraft, or if you have any special concerns about towing the aircraft. For your convenience, we have wheel chocks available.

Active Taxiways
ATC approval is required to enter or cross an active taxiway. Please do not allow your crew or passengers to cross an active taxiway on foot. Contact the FBO on 122.95 for transportation.

Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area
The Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area is defined as the commercial terminal, gates, and commercial aircraft parking areas, and is located just north of the FBO. This is a restricted area. Personnel entering the holding room must be screened by TSA. Personnel transiting the commercial aircraft parking area must be escorted by badged airport personnel. Please do not allow crew or passengers to transit the Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area without badged airport escort.

Ramp (Parking) Area
Ramp (parking) areas are congested with aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians. The ramps are non-movement areas and are not controlled by Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pilots operating in these areas do so at their own risk. When taxiing in a parking area, be alert for parked aircraft, taxiing aircraft, aircraft with engines running, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Taxiing during hours of darkness or limited visibility is more demanding and requires greater attention. Pilots are reminded to contact ground control prior to entering and active taxiway.

Overflow Parking Areas
Due to the large amount of traffic associated with the Masters Tournament, the Airport has designated Taxiway A, Taxiway D, and two steel planking areas as aircraft overflow parking areas. The steel planking areas are located midfield east of Taxiway C and east of the north ramp. The airport anticipates using the two steel planking overflow parking areas only when absolutely required due to traffic/parking saturation. When directed to one of these parking areas, please follow your signalman’s instructions.

Ground Transportation
FBO provides ground transportation for passengers and crew.

When parked on the main ramp (west of Taxiway C and south of the Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area), passengers and crew may walk between their aircraft and the FBO or use FBO transportation.

When parked on the north ramp, Taxiway A, Taxiway D, or steel planking areas the FBO will provide transportation. Pedestrian traffic is not allowed between the FBO and these parking areas. Please wait at your aircraft for transportation.

The active taxiways and Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area, located between the parking areas and the FBO must not be entered on foot and without an airport escort. Please instruct your passengers and crew personnel that pedestrians are prohibited from entering or crossing active taxiways and the Commercial Aircraft Terminal Gate Area on foot. Contact the FBO on 122.95 for transportation.

Engine Start-up and Taxi
Pilots are requested to delay engine start-up until you have your clearance and just immediately before taxi. Excessive engine running is prohibited. Pilots are requested to monitor ATIS on 132.75 before engine start.

Customs
US Customs service is not available at Augusta Regional Airport.

Vehicular Traffic
No ground vehicles are allowed on ramps except those belonging to the Airport or to Airport tenants and operated by airport-trained personnel.

Departure Procedures
Check FBO flight planning room for the latest information on arrival and departure procedures.

Landing Fees
All operators, 12,000 pounds maximum aircraft gross landing weight and above, will be imposed a landing fee based on aircraft weight and size.

Ramp Fees
In order to keep our fuel prices as low as possible while still providing the highest levels of customer service to you and your passengers, Augusta Regional Airport has implemented a very reasonable Ramp Fee. The Ramp Fee covers the costs of providing complimentary FBO services and security for those customers that do not purchase a designated minimum amount of fuel.

Helicopter Traffic
Helicopter traffic will not use the normal designated helicopter parking area east of the FBO. Helicopter pilots should follow the signalman’s instructions and anticipate parking in the flagged grass areas either north or south of the main ramp.

Restricted Operations
Formation flights, cargo flights, training flights, practice approaches, and touch-and-go operations are prohibited April 4-10, 2011.

Uncontrolled Ramp (Parking) Areas:
All ramp (parking) areas are non-movement areas and are not controlled by Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pilots operating in these areas do so at their own risks. When operating in non-movement areas, be alert for taxiing aircraft, aircraft with engines running, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Due to the anticipated large volume of traffic, all excessive engine running is prohibited.

COLUMBIA METROPOLITIAN AIRPORT (CAE)
Due to the volume associated with the event in the vicinity of AGS, arrivals to CAE transitioning from the west can expect a speed reduction 60 miles west of CAE and a routing of: IRQ V155 WIDER CAE

LOCKHEED MARTIN FLIGHT SERVICES
Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available by telephoning Lockheed Martin Flight Services. For a briefer, dial: 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433). Press 1 or say “Briefer”; then press 4-2-1 or say “Georgia”.

Contact Macon Radio on 122.3 in the Augusta, Georgia area for VFR flight plan activation and closure. Contact Flight Service on the following frequencies for in-flight briefing services.

DIRECTION FROM AUGUSTA, GA	FREQUENCY
North	122.625 MHz
East	122.45 MHz

South	122.6 MHz
West	122.4 MHz
Northwest	122.55 MHz

In-flight pilot reports are encouraged on these frequencies or 122.0

*Remember to close your flight plan*