LUBBOCK PRESTON SMITH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport has prepared this Emergency Contingency Plan pursuant

to §42301 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Questions regarding this plan can be

directed to Gary Loftus at gloftus@mylubbock.us. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is

filing this plan with the Department of Transportation because (1) it is a commercial airport or (2) this

airport may be used by an air carrier described in USC 42301(a)(1) for diversions.

This plan describes how, following excessive tarmac delays and to the extent practicable, Lubbock

Preston Smith International Airport will assist airlines to:

• Provide for the deplanement of passengers;

• Provide for the sharing of facilities and make gates available at the airport; and

• Provide a sterile area following excessive tarmac delays for passengers who have not yet cleared

United States Customs & Border Protection (CBP).

For any tarmac delay for scheduled flights or diverted flights the local station manager for that airline

or affiliate airline is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) and the Lubbock Preston Smith

International Airport will act in a supporting role.

In the event a diverted flight lands that is handled by a scheduled air carrier after that air carrier has

closed for the day the Airport Operations Communication Center will notify the station manager for that

airline immediately so that they may make preparations if needed to recall airline personnel in the event

an extended tarmac delay protocol is implemented.

If a scheduled airline makes an emergency landing after hours the Airport Operations

Communications Center, Airport Operations Manager (or his designee) and the Airport Police

Department will ensure the aircrew’s needs/passenger’s needs and the aircraft’s needs are met by

working with the aircrew and the FBO until airline personnel arrive. The Airport Emergency Plan

(AEP) addresses the airport response protocols for after-hours emergency response.

Airport Information

Name of Airport: Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

Name and title of person preparing the plan: Gary Loftus, Airport Operations Manager_

Preparer contact number: __806-775-3144__________________

Preparer contact e-mail: ___gloftus@mylubbock.us__________

Date of submission of plan: ____5/7/12_________________________

Airport Category: Small Hub

Plan to Provide for the Deplanement of Passengers Following Excessive Tarmac Delays

Section 1

Scheduled Air Carriers

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is served by signatory air carriers operating 24 flights each

day into and out of Lubbock, Texas. It is the responsibility of the air carrier to handle tarmac delays in

accordance with their corporate policies. The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport will assist

the air carriers when notified that an excessive tarmac delay is imminent. All gates are common-use and

may be used by any carrier. The airport owns nine (9) jet bridges and boarding gates, but, even if an

aircraft is parked on the east end of the air carrier ramp the passengers are within walking distance of

the terminal building. Bathrooms are available in the sterile and non-sterile areas. The airport has one

food court and a Starbucks that provide service during scheduled air-carrier operating hours. With

advanced notice of diverted aircraft the food court remains operational. In addition, there are several

vending machines on both the sterile and public sides throughout the terminal building.

The airport has a 24-hour Communications Center as well as a full-time Police department that are

available, as needed to help ensure passenger safety and security. In the event of a medical emergency

a mutual aid plan is in place with local Emergency Medical Services, the city fire department and

ambulance services.

There are nine (9) boarding gates available for the airlines. It is the airline station manager’s (or their

representative’s) responsibility to park all aircraft, and, if needed, service these aircraft with baggage

loading, unloading, fueling, deplaning and boarding. The gates at Lubbock Preston Smith International

Airport are under common use gate leases permits, or agreements to air carriers and are controlled by

the airport. We direct our common use air carrier users to make gates and other facilities available to an

air carrier seeking to deplane at a gate, to the maximum extent practicable.

The terminal tarmac is designed primarily for use by 737 and regional jet aircraft, however, the ramp

and boarding gates are capable of accommodating a number of larger commercial aircraft. It should be

noted that NO boarding gate jetbridge is designed to accommodate any aircraft larger than a 767. In

the event an aircraft larger than a 767 jet diverts into Lubbock, the airport can secure stairs for Airbus

aircraft from the FedEx cargo facility on-site. There are a limited number of parking spaces available

for large aircraft, all of which require the aircraft to power out of parking. The station manager on

duty for the affected airline will coordinate with Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport personnel

before any gate or alternate parking area is used to ensure continuous operations for other aircraft that

may have to transit the airport. If needed the airline may work with the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) to

obtain the use of stairs, tugs, etc. for

ground servicing of aircraft. Any cost for these items will be the

sole responsibility of the airline.

In the event that a decision is made by the aircrew and airline to de-plane, all passenger deplaning will

be conducted on the terminal ramp. In the event of a national emergency resulting in the grounding of

air traffic and parking away from the terminal ramp, the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

has in place a method of transportation to get passengers to the main terminal. The airline will contact

the Airport Operations Communication Center to arrange for this service.

If passengers are brought into the terminal it is the responsibility of the airline to ensure that all

passengers remain in the sterile area or to coordinate with local TSA to ensure screening is possible

for anyone that leaves the sterile area. It should be noted that although the runway and the terminal

building never close TSA is NOT manned 24 hours a day. Airline station managers should

coordinate with TSA before allowing any passengers to leave the sterile portion of the terminal. If a

problem arises after hours the Airport Operations Communications Center maintains a telephone list

to put the airlines in touch with local TSA.

Section 2

International Flights

Although no international flights depart or arrive at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport the

possibility of one diverting to Lubbock exists. In the event this occurs the airport will make available an

area (it may be a cordoned-off boarding gate area or even a hangar) for passengers to wait for US Customs

Officials in a sterile, secure environment. It remains the airline’s responsibility to keep these passengers

separate from other passengers until they re-board or until US Customs Officials can clear the

passengers. The nearest US Customs Office is located on the airport property and is a minimum (1 FTE)

capacity facility. US Customs has an emergency plan in place and in the event an international flight is

diverted to Lubbock, all processing and security of passengers will be under the jurisdiction of US

Customs upon their on-scene arrival. However, all airlines should consider having international aircraft

divert to an airport that regularly processes international flights.

Plan to Provide for the Sharing of Facilities and Make Gates Available in an Emergency

Section 1

Non-Scheduled Air Carriers

In the event a non-scheduled air carrier diverts to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport the Air

Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) will notify the Airport Operations Communications Center of the

arriving aircraft and the aircraft will be directed to appropriate parking at one of two Fixed Based

Operator (FBO) Facilities. The FBO will park the aircraft and, if asked by the crew, service the

aircraft as needed (all costs are to the airline). The Airport Operations Communications Center will

notify the Airport Operations Manager (or his designee) of the diversion.

If the aircrew of the diverted flight determines that passengers need to be deplaned then the aircrew

will alert either the ATCT or the FBO who will then notify the .Airport Operations Communications

Center. Passengers will remain within the sterile concourse until the aircrew determines the best course

of action.

The Airport Police Department, in conjunction with the airline, will ensure passengers remain on the

sterile side of the terminal until TSA has been contacted and approves these passengers to be re-

screened. Should a passenger demand to be allowed to leave the sterile side of the terminal it is the

policy of the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to NOT interfere or deny this request.

However, if a passenger chooses to leave the sterile side of the terminal, the passenger will be informed

that they might not be able to re-enter the sterile side of the terminal and they will be informed that it is

the passenger’s responsibility to talk with the airline in order to arrange for rescreening.

The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport maintains a current list (Airport Operations

Communications Center) of local hotels, motels, charter bus service, etc. that can be used by the airlines

to help accommodate passengers in the event the airlines determine it is needed. Any and all

costs/expenses associated with this event remain with the airline.

The airport has a 24-hour Communications Center as well as a full-time Police department that are available,

as needed to help ensure passenger safety and security. In the event of a medical emergency a mutual aid

plan is in place with local Emergency Medical Services, the city fire department and ambulance services.