Ground runup enclosure procedures.
San Antonio City Code § 3-105
in effectSec. 3-105. - Ground runup enclosure procedures.
Persons using the ground runup enclosure (GRE) shall conform to the following rules:
(1) Make a written request to airport operations to use the GRE in advance of the intended use. Approval of the written request to use the GRE must be received from airport operations prior to use of the GRE.
(2) The request must be clearly legible and provide the date, time requested, name of company, company phone and fax numbers, user's name and airport security badge number, tail number, aircraft type, requested location, purpose of use, time to be used, number of people to be in attendance, and whether vehicles will be present.
(3) Prior to using the GRE, inspect the blast walls and ground surface inside the runup enclosure for physical damage and FOD. If damage is noted, immediately notify airport operations by telephone followed up by a written notice of damage observed when returning to the user's base of operation.
(4) Inspect and remove all FOD within the GRE prior to and after engine runups.
(5) Maintain constant radio contact with the airport traffic control tower.
(6) "No Engine" markings indicate the closest point that an aircraft engine may be located in relation to any blast wall during the test.
(7) "No Tail" markings indicate the closest point that an aircraft tail may be located in relation to any blast wall during the test.
(8) Aircraft with a wingspan of one hundred seventeen (117) feet or more must be towed or pushed into the GRE.
(9) No fueling operations shall be performed inside the GRE.
(10) No aircraft washing shall be conducted inside the GRE.
(11) No prolonged maintenance, as determined by airport operations, shall be performed inside the GRE.
(12) The user shall be liable for any and all contact damage incurred to the GRE.
(13) Report any property damage, fuel spills, and injuries to persons to airport operations immediately.
(14) Follow all other conditions in the Aircraft Ground Runup Procedures Manual.
(15) Wind speed/direction must be in compliance with the Aircraft Ground Runup Procedures Manual while using the GRE.
(16) Prior to leaving the GRE, inspect the blast walls and ground surface inside the run-up enclosure for any physical damage and FOD. If damage is noted, immediately notify airport operations by telephone followed up by a written notice of damage observed when returning to the user's base of operation. If FOD is observed, remove it prior to leaving the GRE.
(17) Alternate ground runup site procedures. Taxiways N and Q near the approach end of runway 22 at San Antonio International Airport are designated as secondary locations to conduct aircraft engine ground runups. These locations will only be used when the GRE is in use, out of service, or at the discretion of airport operations. Authorization from airport operations must be obtained prior to conducting ground engine runups at the alternate locations. Airport operations may designate other alternate runup locations at San Antonio International Airport at their discretion. Engine runup locations outside of the GRE may only be utilized for engine runups between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. CST. McDonald-Douglas MD-11 and DC-10 aircraft are prohibited from operating their tail mounted engine in the GRE between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST.
(Ord. No. 2015-04-09-0289, 1(Att. I), 4-9-15)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH3AI_ARTIISAANINAISTMUAIRURE_DIV5ENNOAB_S3-105GRRUENPRFetched: 10/27/2026