Short Final: Bald Eagles

While it’s common for airports to list “birds in the vicinity,” this alert for Situk Airport in Alaska warns of especially distracted type engaged in perpetuating our national symbol:

Additional Remarks

• RY SAFETY AREA 75 FT WIDE FULL LENGTH WITH GROUND RISING AND FALLING OVER 12 INCHES. MAINTAIN CNTRLN CONTROL.

• TREES BTN 50 FT -120 FT BORDER AIRSTRIP SAFETY AREA.

• NUMEROUS BALD EAGLES FISH AND MATE ABOVE RY.

Mark Helmericks

Anchorage, AK