Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 18-02 Stead Tanker Base (KRTS) Runway Closure

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Key points

Runway 8/26 at Stead Tanker Base (KRTS) was closed effective March 5, 2018.
The runway will temporarily reopen for the Reno Air Races on September 4, 2018, as a day, VFR runway.
After the Reno Air Races, the runway will close again for construction completion until late October 2018.
The closure period is from March 5, 2018, to October 31, 2018.
Contact information for the Stead Tanker Base includes a main phone number of (775) 972-9201.

Frequently asked questions

When will the runway at Stead Tanker Base reopen?

The runway will temporarily reopen for the Reno Air Races on September 4, 2018.

What is the duration of the runway closure?

The runway closure lasts from March 5, 2018, until October 31, 2018.

Who can I contact for more information about the Stead Tanker Base?

You can contact the Stead Tanker Base Manager, Mike Kidwell, at mkidwell@blm.gov.

What frequency should be used for communications at Stead Tanker Base?

The frequency for Stead Tanker Base is 123.975.

What happens after the Reno Air Races regarding the runway?

After the Reno Air Races, the runway will close again for the completion of construction items before reopening with full capability in late October.

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No. IA IB 18 - 02 March 9 , 2018 Page 1 of 1 Subje ct: Stead Tanker Base (KRTS) Runway Closure Area of Concern : Aviation Operations (Western Nevada, Sierra Front Dispatch Center) Distribution: All Aviation Users th Discussion : Effective March 5 , 2018 Runway 8/26 was closed until it is TEMPORARILY re - opened for the Reno Air Races on September 4, 2018 as a day, VFR runway. After the Air Races it will close again for completion of all construction items before re - opening with full capability in late October. (Closure 03/05/201 8 to 10/31/2018) Stead Tanker Base Frequency: 123.975 Stead Tanker Base phone number are: Main (775) 972 - 9201 FAX (775) 972 - Contact Information: Stead Tanker Base Manager, Mike Kidwell mkidwell@blm.gov Carson City BLM Unit Aviation Manager Shane Charley scharley@blm.gov AirNav: http://www.airnav.com/air port/KRTS /s/ Keith Raley /s/ Kent Hamilton Keith Raley John Kent Hamilton Chief, Aviation Safety, Training, Program Branch Chief, Aviation Evaluations and Quality Management Safety Management Systems DOI, Office of Aviation Services USDA , Forest Service