Bethel ATCT #
General Info #
Attendance: MAR-OCT MON-FRI 0630-2200, SAT-SUN 0700-2200; NOV-APR MON-FRI 0500-2100, SAT-SUN 0700-2100
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Positions #
| Position | Name | Abbreviation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET_GND | Bethel Ground | BET GC | 121.7 |
| BET_TWR | Bethel Tower | BET LC | 118.7 |
Ground Control #
- Issue clearances as necessary
- IFR Aircraft
- Initial altitude will be the filed cruise unless otherwise directed by ZAN, no lower than 2000 feet or the MEA for the first airway of their route of flight
- If ZAN provides a lower initial altitude, they should be instructed to expect their filed altitude 10 minutes after departure
- IFR Aircraft
Local Control #
- All IFR aircraft require a release from ZAN sector 13, or the west area, unless otherwise coordinated.
- Runway 12/30 is a gravel strip that during the winter will have snow on it. Extra care should be taken to ensure conflicts between it and the 1/19 parallels are avoided.
Runway selection guidance #
- Runways shall be based on the forecast direction of wind and other weather conditions. Runway 1L/19R shall be the primary runway for arrivals and departures, with runway 1R/19L being used for light propeller aircraft and/or traffic pattern work.