Air Operations Area (AOA) Ramp Safety and Operations ...

AOA VEHICLE ACCESS PERMIT 2. Cargo gates – Gates located at the Air Cargo Air Operations Area (AOA)
complexes are primarily used by support/cargo Ramp Safety and
The Air Operations Area (AOA) Access Permit is vehicles. These gates are opened by a
the means by which motor vehicles are magnetically coded card, lock and key, electronic Operations Procedures
authorized into the AOA for a period not to device, or proximity badge.
exceed three (3) years and the permit expires on 2012 Airport Board
the last day of the calendar year. Access to service and cargo gates is restricted
and you may be required to complete specific
The Temporary Air Operations Area (AOA) training in order to obtain permission to utilize
Access Permit is the means by which motor these gates. Please contact a representative of
vehicles are temporarily authorized into the AOA the DFW Operations Department Technical
for a period less than one (1) calendar year and Training section for information on this required
the permit expires on the last day of the training.
contract/agreement between the permit
applicant and the Airport Board, government No motor vehicle shall enter the DFW Air
agency, airline tenant or Airport Concessionaire. Operations Area (AOA) unless such vehicle
displays a valid AOA Access Permit or are under
Individuals and vehicles not authorized as escort by a representative of the Airport Board
indicated must be properly escorted. Access or the responsible tenant.
without authority is unlawful.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
AOA Access Permits are issued for the exclusive
use of the vehicle as identified on the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Emergency: 911
application.
Department of Public Safety non-emergency:
REVOCATION 972 574 4454

Violation of Airport Rules and Regulations is Airport Operations Department (AOC):
grounds for immediate revocation of an Airport 972 973 3112
Identification/Access Badge and/or Air
Operations Area Access Permit. Technical & Simulation Training:
[email protected]
ENTRY TO THE
AIR OPERATIONS AREA DFW Test Center: www.dfwairport.com/testcenter

Access to the Non-Movement (ramp) areas is Schedule ground vehicle simulation training
controlled by: through the Training Calendar located with
www.dfwairport.com/testcenter
1. Service gates – Gates located at B North, C
North, C South, D South, Southwest Freight and Access Control or Security: [email protected]
West Freight are primarily used by airline support T 972 973 5100; F 972 973 5113
vehicles and entrance is gained by use of the
Airport’s Automated Access Control System Questions relating to AOA Driving
(AACS). Policies/Procedures:
Steve Tobey, Manager Airfield Operations
[email protected]
Lynda Foley PhD, Manager Technical & Simulation
[email protected]

PREFACE 12. Use extreme caution when backing a vehicle 25. The driver of any vehicle on the AOA shall
near an aircraft. The use of a guide person is not be under the influence of an intoxicant.
Motor vehicles entering the Air Operations Area (AOA) must be in compliance with DFW Airport required to ensure proper clearance when
Rules & Regulations. The DFW Airport Rules & Regulations may be found online at backing up near aircraft. 26. No vehicle shall be loaded or maintained
www.dfwairport.com/about/publications/php. in such a way as to endanger persons or
13. Park only in designated parking areas. Set property.
No person shall enter the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) without proper authorization. brakes securely and always shut off the engine.
Anyone without proper identification shall be considered unauthorized and shall be removed from 27. The driver of any vehicle involved in an
the SIDA and will be subject to prosecution. 14. Keep fire lanes, driveways, and aircraft accident on the AOA shall immediately:
operating areas clear at all times.
All personnel and vehicles that are authorized access to the SIDA shall clearly display a valid Airport a. Stop at the scene of the accident and
Identification Badge and AOA Access Permit or shall be under escort by an agent of the Board or 15. All vehicles must stay to the right of the render assistance as may be needed
badged airport tenant. roadway center and yield the right-of-way to
vehicles approaching from the driver’s right side. b. Call 911 for medical assistance
All personnel are responsible for knowing and adhering to the Rules and Regulations governing the c. Notify the Airport Operations Center
operations on the Air Operations Area. 16. Smoking is permitted only in designated
areas. (AOC) 972 973 3112
Access to AOA is restricted and you may be required to complete specific training in order to obtain
permission to utilize access gates. Please review AOA Driver Certification Process for Aircraft 17. Stay on paved areas to prevent tracking of 28. No compromise to safety will be tolerated.
Non-Movement Area map. mud and debris.
29. When you accept the responsibility to work
DEFINITIONS 18. Vehicles must traverse ramp areas using the in a secure area, you are obligated to ensure
marked roadway that runs parallel to the security is maintained within the AOA.
AACS – The Automated Access Control Air Operations Area (AOA) – The area of the terminal buildings.
System consists of badge readers placed at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport bounded 30. Unescorted persons without valid Airport
doors and gates activated by valid encoded by a fence of to which access is otherwise 19. Even if an entry/exit gate is manned, make Identification / Access Badges or AOA permits
employee identification badges. This system restricted and which is primarily used or sure all entry/exit gates are closed and properly shall be immediately escorted off the AOA.
controls direct land side access to the intended to be used for landing, takeoff, or secured behind you.
restricted areas of the Central Terminal Area surface maneuvering or aircraft, and related 31. Obey all rules and regulations. AOA access
through the use of encoded Airport activities. 20. Report all security or safety violations to the is a privilege that can be revoked for rule
Identification/Access Badges issued to Department of Public Safety, Airport Operations, violations.
authorize employees. Air Operations Area Access Permit – The Air or Airline Management immediately.
Operations Area (AOA) Access Permit is the 32. For personal safety, it is recommended that
Aircraft Movement Area – The Aircraft means by which motor vehicles are authorized 21. The maximum allowable speed limit on AOA safety equipment appropriate to your work
Movement Area consists of the runways, into AOA for a period not to exceed three (3) ramp areas is 20 mph where posted. area be utilized by all persons. Using items
taxiways, and other areas of an airport which years and the permit expires on the last day of such as hearing protection, break-away neck
are utilized for taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and the calendar year. The Temporary Air 22. Adjust your speed to ramp conditions during lanyards and others may reduce the risk of
landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps Operations Area Access Permit is the means by inclement weather. injury in the workplace.
and parking area ramps. which motor vehicles are temporarily authorized
into the AOA for a period less than one (1) 23. Drive defensively but safely. Be alert to 33. Safety vests with reflective striping are
Airport Identification/Access Badge – A calendar year and the permit expires on the last hazards caused by unsafe acts of other drivers. recommended for all persons accessing all
picture identification badge issued by the day of the contract/agreement between the ramp areas.
Airport operator granting unescorted access to permit applicant and the Airport Board, 24. No vehicle shall be operated in a careless or
specific areas of the Airport. government agency, airline tenant or Airport negligent manner, in disregard of the rights of 34. Refraining from the use of personal
Concessionaire. others, or at a speed or in a manner which communication devices (such as cellular
endangers persons or property. phones) while driving is also an important
safety consideration.

SAFE DRIVING Movement Area DEFINITIONS CONTINUED
REQUIREMENTS controlled by FAA Air Traffic
Central Terminal Area (CTA) – An area of the Movement Area Side
1. The DFW Airport and tenant airlines require Control Tower AOA designated as the primary point from which
that all parties given access privileges to drive aircraft initiate and/or terminate their operations Non-Movement Area Side 3
on airline terminal ramp areas and cargo areas Non-Movement Area for passenger boarding and deboarding. Five
be cognizant of safe driving requirements and Not controlled by FAA Air terminal buildings designated as A, B, C, D, E, DO NOT CROSS THE SOLID YELLOW LINE!!
practices. and the 1E ramp constitute the Airport’s CTA.
Traffic Control Tower Ramp – Referred as the Non-Movement Area.
2. Driving on the ramp requires the constant Department of Public Safety (DPS) – Officers of
surveillance of your surroundings, taxiing 6. Vehicles shall not cross this Non-Movement the Department of Public Safety are duly Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) – All
aircraft, aircraft push backs and power backs, Area Boundary Marking at any time! Failure to authorized peace officers under the laws of the areas in the Air Operations Area (AOA) of DFW
and ground support related activities. observe this Non-Movement Area Boundary State of Texas. Airport, including those portions of the Central
Marking will result in significant penalty for the Terminal Area (CTA), cargo handling operations
3. Be watchful and alert; aircraft can come vendor, airline, or individual as well as Non-Movement Area or “Ramp Area” – The area, and aircraft maintenance facilities where
from any direction and the flight crew may be potentially serious aircraft incidents. Non-Movement Area includes all aircraft parking domestic and foreign air carriers enplane and
busy concentrating on their duties and not see areas, loading ramps and aircraft maintenance deplane passengers, conduct cargo forwarding
you. In addition, visibility from the cockpit is 7. Only Airport Board and FAA vehicles that are ramps. Within ramp areas, taxilanes are used by operations, and sort and load/unload baggage
very limited, especially to the rear. authorized access to the Movement Area are aircraft to taxi from parking areas to taxiways and under the control of the Automated Access
allowed past the Non-Movement Area runways. No radio contact with the FAA Tower Control System (AACS).
Aircraft ALWAYS have the right-of-way!! Boundary Marking. Under no circumstances is required to operate within the Non-Movement
shall a vehicle drive on or across an active area. Situational Awareness – the ability to identify,
4. Aircraft Movement Areas are separated taxiway or runway! process, and comprehend the critical elements
from Non-Movement airline controlled ramp Non-Movement Area Boundary Marking – of information about what is happening around
areas by Non-Movement Area Boundary 8. Remember that aircraft ALWAYS have the These markings consist of two yellow lines, one you.
Markings. right-of-way!! Stay clear of hazardous aircraft solid and one dashed. The boundary marking
engine exhaust and use extreme caution when defines the boundary between the Movement
5. The Non Movement Area Boundary Marking approaching an aircraft with rotating beacons. and Non-Movement area. (See illustration next
consists of a solid yellow stripe and a dashed This generally indicates that the aircraft will column.)
yellow stripe. The solid yellow stripe is next to soon “push back” (aircraft are slowly pushed
the Non-Movement or ramp area and defines back by a tug). Always check for aircraft wing- SECURITY
the area where vehicles may operate. walkers and/or marshallers and follow their
instructions. Requirements to Drive on Ramp Areas – All vehicles entering the non-movement area/ramp area
Movement Area Side must possess Air Operations Area Access Permits issued by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
9. Maintain proper clearance from aircraft at all Board or be escorted by an authorized tenant or Airport Board Personnel.
Non-Movement Area Side times and observe all speed and overhead
clearance warnings around terminal roadways. All persons entering the Security Identification Display Area (which includes the non-movement /ramp
DO NOT CROSS THE area) must display a valid Airport Identification / Access Badge or be escorted by a badged individual.
SOLID YELLOW LINE!! 10. Always clearly display valid Identification/
Access Badge and AOA Vehicle Access Permit Before you are permitted to drive on the ramp, you must possess a valid Airport Identification/ Access
when operating on secure ramp areas. Badge and the vehicle you are driving must have a valid AOA Access Permit.

11. Drive only equipment that you are Airport Identification Badge – Airport Identification / Access Badges are issued to personnel who
authorized to operate. Ensure your vehicle is in are authorized access to secure areas of DFW Airport. Issuance is administered by the DFW Airport
safe operating condition prior to AOA entry. Department of Public Safety Access Control Office.

AIR OPERATIONS (AOA) DRIVER CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR AIRCRAFT NON-MOVEMENT AREA (NMA)

Initial need Is Yes Wil the Yes Complete Required Non-Movement Area
identified for a individual at No individual be Training Units in the DFW Test Center
least 18 years of
individual to age, and have a driving or
drive on the current driver’s operating a
Ground Vehicle in
AOA license the NMA?
No
End of Process – Is
No AOA Driver DFW Ops
Certification will issues the No individual No Is individual a
NM decal
be issued! involved in AOA Concessions

Construction? Vehicle Driver?

Complete the NMA Complete additional West Cargo Yes Yes
Ground Vehicle Driver Area Emergency Access Roadway
Training Unit in DFW Test Center Complete additional DFW Training Complete additional
Simulation Scenario Requirements: Ex. 01110 Standards Concessions Ramp
Yes Safety Training Unit in
Complete the for Construction Self-Inspection, DFW Test Center
Guide to the Will Standards for Construction Safety,
Ground Vehicle the individual be AOA Construction Escort (if Required)
Driving Simulators No authorized to drive on
Online Unit the West Cargo Area
Emergency Access

Roadway?