Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 21-05 Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon Airport Construction - June 2021

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The Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 21-05 Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon Airport Construction - June 2021 () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

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Key points

Construction at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) began on June 1, 2021, affecting the main base loading ramp and light fixed-wing parking.
The Medford Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) Base will be operational by June 21, 2021, providing retardant services during construction.
Klamath Falls Airtanker Base (KATB) will experience operational impacts from May 17 to June 25, 2021, including a closed taxiway and runway.
Taxiway D at KATB will be closed from May 17 to June 25, while the Klamath ATB will be closed from June 18 to June 25.
NOTAMs should be checked for potential changes to the construction schedule, which may extend into the week of June 27, 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What construction is taking place at the Medford Airtanker Base?

Construction involves the complete removal and replacement of asphalt on the ramp apron at the Medford Airtanker Base, affecting operations during June 2021.

When will the Medford VLAT Base be operational?

The Medford Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) Base will be open and operational by June 21, 2021.

What are the specific dates for the Klamath Falls Airtanker Base closures?

The Klamath Falls Airtanker Base (KATB) will be closed from June 18 to June 25, 2021, with additional impacts from May 17 to June 25.

How will the construction affect the Klamath Falls operations?

Operations at KATB will be impacted by a closed taxiway and runway during the specified construction dates.

Where can I find updates on the construction schedule?

Updates on the construction schedule can be found by checking NOTAMs, as the schedule may change and could extend into the week of June 27, 2021.

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OAS-28A (5/15)

Interagency Aviation

Information Bulletin

No. IA IB 21-05 Date: June 11, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Subject: Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon Airport Construction – June 2021 Area of concern: Southern Oregon Air Tanker Base Operations Distribution: Aviation Operations Discussion: On June 1, 2021, the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) began construction on the ramp apron at the Medford Airtanker Base (MATB). The construction project requires asphalt to be completely removed and then replaced. This will affect the main base loading ramp and light fixed-wing parking in front of the base hanger during the month of June.

The Medford Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) Base on the east airport ramp will be open and operational by June 21st .

The VLAT base will cover retardant services when both the Medford main base and the Klamath Falls Airtanker Base (KATB) a r e impacted by ongoing construction projects.

Operations at (KATB are anticipated to be impacted during the following dates: • May 17 - June 25, Taxiway D closed (Taxiway A to Taxiway C North EOR open).

• June 18 - June 25, Klamath ATB closed.

• June 21st-25th - Runway 14/32 closure.

Please check NOTAMs as schedule could change with construction possibly extending into the week of June 27th.

/s/ Keith C. Raley /s/ Lori Clark Lori Clark Keith C. Raley Branch Chief Chief, Aviation Safety, Training, Program Aviation Safety Management Systems Evaluation, and Quality Management USDA, Forest Service DOI, Office of Aviation Services