by Hal Davis Airport Compliance Manager WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Free, easy to use, accurate weather information is now at your fingertips. Late last year, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics…
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Drone Questions
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics If the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) estimates were correct, there should now be about one million more drones buzzing through the air, thanks…
Airport Cooperative Research Program
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics An airport manager often has a wide range of responsibilities, from managing hangar lease agreements and wildlife hazards to plowing snow. As knowledgeable,…
Based Aircraft Defined!
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics By their very nature, aircraft are commonly on the move. Sure, most aircraft have one airport they call “home,” but others may share…
Airport Farming – Rewards & Risks
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics With autumn upon us, and winter fast approaching, it may seem like an odd time to talk about farming. However, these next few…
Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Each fall, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics holds a two-day Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar for the people responsible…
Annual Airport Construction Update
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics 2014 Recap: In Wisconsin, we take a lot of pride in the condition of our airports. That’s why we completed more than 80…
Preventing Vehicle and Pedestrian Incidents at Airports
Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics You would think everyone has enough common sense not to sunbathe on a runway, and yet, I’ve heard it’s happened. There’s also no denying…
Airport Reference Points
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics I like a good map. I like to know where I am, where I’m going and what’s around me. Whether in the air…
Building A Backyard Airstrip
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics How many landing facilities would you guess there are in Wisconsin? If you guessed “a lot,” you would be right! In all, Wisconsin…
Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Each fall, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics holds a two-day Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar for the people responsible for managing our…
Annual Airport Construction Update
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics 2013 Recap If you did much flying in Wisconsin last year during the warmer months, you probably noticed that many of our airports…
Air Shows, Fly-Ins & Other Events At Your Local Airport
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Hosting an air show or fly-in can provide a tremendous benefit to the airport and its users. These types of events give local…
Wildlife Strike Reporting
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Controlling wildlife hazards is a constant challenge for most airports around the Midwest. In the last 30 years, populations of many large bird…
Airport Snow Removal
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics As I write this, I have yet to see my first snowflake of the forthcoming winter season, but that’s likely to change any…