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Allegheny Tower (AGC ATCT)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welcome Aboard Contact Information Allegheny Tower NATCA Welcome LetterAllegheny Tower: Yesterday and Today AGC - Allegheny County Airport: Fact Sheet Allegheny Tower Team Leadership Our Expectations of All Employees Policies Profile Pittsburgh Where We Live Getting to Allegheny Tower Online Resources Allegheny Airport Diagram Local Pittsburgh Airspace Drawing Local Identifiers Other Identifiers 19
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Welcome Aboard
Dear Colleague,
On behalf of the entire Allegheny air traffic workforce I would like to welcome you
to the Allegheny Air Traffic Control Tower. You have the opportunity to workwith a dedicated group of controllers and support staff. Our workforce is friendly,
professional, and effective.
Our initial goal is to provide you with the administrative support and training tools
and guidance that will make you comfortable and familiar with our daily operations.
Members of the administrative and operational staff will be available throughout the
initial phase to provide any assistance you may need.
Please feel free to stop by my office and talk with me at any time. Once again,
welcome aboard!
Sincerely,
Katherine WaltherAllegheny Tower Air Traffic Manager
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Allegheny Tower Contact Information Allegheny County Airport
12 Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, PA 15122
The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers
for Allegheny Tower. Consider all phones to be recorded lines.
412.461.4388Admin Offices
Tower Cab (24 x 7) 412.461.1200
Facility Fax 412.466.3102
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Dear Future Allegheny ATCT Controller,
Congratulations on your employment with the FAA and your assignment to Allegheny (AGC) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). AGC ATCT is a VFR, General Aviation, level 5 tower, located in southwestern Pennsylvania, about 7 miles SSE of Pittsburgh.
NATCA AGC is the local union representing the controllers at AGC ATCT. NATCA AGC enjoys a great working relationship with local management, and this provides an enjoyable working environment for all employees. NATCA AGC has a strong presence in the workplace and a high membership rate of over 85%.
If there is anything NATCA can do to make your transition to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area easier, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or text at (724) 747-8416 or by email at [email protected]. Also, if you have any questions about the facility or the area, please let us know.
We look forward to meeting and working with you in the near future.
In solidarity,
Brian GardnerNATCA AGC Facrep(724) [email protected]
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Allegheny Tower: Yesterday and Today
Allegheny County Airport (AGC), located in West Mifflin, PA is the seventh busiest airport in Pennsylvania. AGC is the largest general aviation airport in western Pennsylvania. The number of operations - 75,000 takeoffs and landings per year - outpaces several airports that handle commercial or scheduled flights in Pennsylvania.
The Allegheny County Airport serves as the primary FAA designated reliever airport for Pittsburgh International Airport. In this role the airport supports a high volume of business and corporate-related activity. Many of the area's largest corporations base their aircraft at the airport. The businesses routinely charter aircraft, ship and receive supplies and products, and have customers and suppliers who arrive routinely via the airport. AGC services lifeguard and medical emergency traffic.
AGC was dedicated on September 11, 1931, and at the time was the nation's third largest and first with "hard surface" runways. The art deco terminal, a historic landmark, was the main passenger airport for the area until 1952. Amongst the big screen moments in which the historic landmark is featured are the 2014 STARZ series The Chair’(Episode 107; Chris Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon), the 2004 movie The Mothman Prophecies’(Richard Gere), and the 1986 movie Gung Ho’ (Michael Keaton).
AGC sits 1,252 feet above sea level and is one of the highest points in Allegheny County. AGC is located near shopping centers, as well as only about 6 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) oversees the operations at AGC as well as the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). A seven-member board governs the ACAA.
Our Air Traffic Control Tower is a level 5 facility in the Eastern Service Area and one of the very few VFR Control Towers. Our Airspace is approximately a 4.1 nautical mile diameter circle at or below 3800 feet. We fall under Pittsburgh approach.
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• Nearly 500 acre facility• Two active runways all paved and lighted Runway 10-28: 6,501 x 150 ft Runway 13-31: 3,825 x 100 ft• FAA Air Traffic Control Tower operated 24 hours a day• Patrolled by Allegheny County Police• One non-precision and two precision approaches• Home to over 160 aircraft• Creates 1,800 jobs• Total economic activity $322 million• One flight school : Pittsburgh Flight Training Center
AGC - Allegheny County Airport : Fact Sheet
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Allegheny Tower Leadership Team
****Katherine Walther joined the FAA in 1999 as an air traffic controller in Peoria, Illinois (PIA) and then moved to Clarksburg, West Virginia (CKB). Subsequently, she served as a supervisor for 4 years at Allegheny Tower (AGC), where she is currently the Air Traffic Manager.
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****Matthew Bonidie joined the FAA in 1998 as an air traffic controller at New York Tracon (N90). Following his service at Erie Tower & Approach (ERI) he moved to Cleveland Tower (CLE). In 2014 he transferred to Allegheny Tower (AGC ATCT) and since November 2015 has taken on the duties of Front Line Manager and Operational Supervisor. Prior to his FAA career, Matthew proudly served 7 years in the U.S. Army. He is married and the father of 3 children.
Katherine Walther, Air Traffic Manager [email protected]
Matthew Bonidie, Supervisory Air Traffic Control Spec. [email protected]
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Our Expectations of All Employees
Allegheny Tower expects all employees to:
• Come to work, be on time
• Be prepared – mentally and physically
• Understand leave policy and manage your leave appropriately
• Be cooperative and professional
• Treat people with respect and dignity
• Take initiative
• Be accountable
• Lead by example – be a good role model
• Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination
• Actively participate in training
• Know your airspace and systems, know your equipment
• Use prescribed phraseology/correct facility and equipment names
• Follow rules and procedures
• Be open to feedback – provide honest information
• Be an effective team member
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Policies
Hours of Duty
The facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
Parking
Ample parking is available. Vehicles must display parking passes. See the Air Traffic
administrative assistant to update your annual parking pass.
Security
The facility is a secure location. Firearms are forbidden. If your vehicle
contains a weapon, park outside of the fence line.
Building Access
Access to be building is controlled by personalized access cards. You will be issued
an access card while you are checking in.
Guests and Visitors
New employees are welcome to bring family and guests to the facility to see their
workplace.
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be turned off at all times in the control tower.
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Profile Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Nationally, it is the 20th largest urban area in the United States. The population of the city in 2014 was 305,842, while that of the seven-county metropolitan area stood at 2,659,937. Pittsburgh is known locally as "the City of Bridges" and "the Steel City" for its many bridges and its former steel manufacturing base. Pittsburghers take great pride in their blue collar roots and love supporting their professional sports teams, the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.
While the city is historically known for its steel industry, today its economy is largely based on healthcare, education, technology, robotics, and financial services. Modern Pittsburgh is economically strong. The housing market is relatively stable despite a national subprime mortgage crisis, and Pittsburgh added jobs in 2008 even as the national economy entered a significant jobs recession.
Major publications often note Pittsburgh's high livability compared to other American cities, with the city claiming the top overall spot in the United States in recent "most livable city" lists by Places Rated Almanac, Forbes, and The Economist. A 2013 ranking of "America's Smartest Cities" from Movoto put Pittsburgh in the number one spot out of the 100 most populous U.S. cities (Universities include: University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Chatham University, and Carlow). In 2012, National Geographic named Pittsburgh one of the best worldwide travel destinations.
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Where We Live
This map depicts the areas where our AGC people live.
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Getting to Allegheny Tower
The Allegheny County Airport is located less than 10 miles southeast ofdowntown Pittsburgh. This map provides a general orientation to the location of the airport.
The airport property is adjacent to Lebanon Church Road, which runs parallel to the airport.
Call the facility at 412.461.4388 during working hours if you have any problems.
From the NorthI-79 South to I-279 South to PittsburghI-279 South to Exit 2A - Veterans Bridge, 579 South and follow signs to the Liberty Bridge and go through the Liberty Tunnel. At the tunnel's end, follow signs to Route 51 South (towards Uniontown, Saw Mill Run Blvd.). While on Rt. 51 look for the following landmarks on the right-hand side (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Eat N’ Park restaurant, CVS) and left-hand side (Panda Palace). After you pass these 4 landmarks, you will come to the crest of a hill and see signs for PA 885 and McKeesport/Allegheny County Airport/Lebanon-Church Road. Take this exit onto Lebanon-Church Road. At the sixth light, turn left into the Allegheny County Airport
see next page for alternate routes
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From the SouthI-79 North to I-70 EastI-70 East to Exit 46B toward Pittsburgh (Route 51 North)Follow Route 51 approximately 18 miles and take the West Mifflin/McKeesport exit, marked by an airport sign. That exit takes you to Lebanon Church Road. Entrance to the Allegheny County Airport is on the left.
From the East (Philadelphia, PA)Take I-76 West (PA Turnpike) to Exit 67 toward Irwin/McKeesport. Merge onto PA-30W toward Pittsburgh, after 3.6 miles, turn left onto Lincoln Way. After 6.2 miles, turn slight left onto 5th Ave/PA-148 and cross McKeesport Duquesne Bridge to get onto PA-837S. After 3.5 miles turn right onto Lebanon School Road, turns into Phillip Murray Rd, then take slight right onto Camp Hollow Rd - cross over Lebanon Church Rd, at the light to enter Allegheny County Airport.
OR - From Monroeville Turnpike exitTake Business 22 West to PA Route 48 South, Mosside Boulevard and travel about five miles.Turn Right onto Route 30W and travel about two miles to take left onto Broad St and right onto Crooked Run Rd. After 1 mile, turn slight left onto PA-148 (5th Ave) and cross McKeesport Duquesne Bridge to get onto PA-837S. After 3.5 miles turn right onto Lebanon School Road, turns into Phillip Murray Rd, then take slight right onto Camp Hollow Rd - cross over Lebanon Church Rd, at the light to enter Allegheny County Airport.
From the Pittsburgh International AirportTake Airport Parkway to I-376 EAt Exit 69B, get onto Rt. 51-S (Saw Mill Run Blvd). While on Rt. 51 look for the following landmarks on the right-hand side (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Eat N’ Park restaurant, CVS).After you pass these 3 landmarks, at the crest of a hill, you will see signs for PA 885 and McKeesport/Allegheny County Airport/Lebanon-Church Road. Take this exit onto Lebanon-Church Road. At the sixth light, turn left into the Allegheny County Airport
From the WestI-70 East to Exit 46B toward Pittsburgh (Route 51-N)Follow Route 51N approximately 18 miles and take the West Mifflin/McKeesport exit, marked by an airport sign. That exit takes you to Lebanon Church Road. At the sixth light, turn left into the Allegheny County Airport.
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Online Resources
AGC Operational Documentshttps://loa.faa.gov/ Enter AGC in the search box, then select Tower. All SOPs, orders, andoperational documents are available.
Local Area Resources
www.VisitPittsburgh.com;; www.westmifflinborough.com; www.pump.org
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce www.greaterpittsburghchamberofcommerce.com Southeast Allegheny County www.monyoughchamber.com
Local News
www.kdka.com; www.wtae.com; www.wpxi.com; www.postgazette.com
Entertainment
Pittsburgh cultural trust www.trustarts.orgSteelers football www.steelers.comPenguins hockey penguins.nhl.comPirates baseball pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.comRiverhounds soccer www.riverhounds.comBaseball www.WashingtonWildThings.com Idlewild Amusement Park www.idlewild.comKennywood Amusement Park www.kennywood.comSandcastle Water Park www.sandcastlewaterpark.comMuseums carnegiemuseums.org
www.warhol.orgpittsburghkids.org
Zoo and Aquarium pittsburghzoo.comNational Aviary www.aviary.org Station Square www.stationsquare.com Southside Works www.southsideworks.com Moraine State Park www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/moraine/Montour Trail www.montourtrail.org Golf www.pittsburghgolfcourseguide.comSkiing www.7springs.com
www.hiddenvalleyresort.com Parks and Recreation http://www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/spfac.aspx
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Allegheny County Airport Diagram
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Local Pittsburgh Airspace Drawing
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Local Identifiers
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AGC
BANDEL 22D
BEAVER COUNTY BVI
BOQUET 5G8
BUTLER COUNTY BTP
BUTLER FARM SHOW 3G9
COLUMBIANA COUNTY 02G
CULMERVILLE PN38
EDDIE DEW 1G8
FINLEYVILLE G05
HANEY BEAVER 80PN
HERRON 7G1
JEFFERSON COUNTY 2G2
KINDELBERGER 24PA
LAKEHILL P09
LENZNER FARM 7PS7
MONROEVILLE 4G0
PETERSBURG OH29
ROCK ARPT 9G1
ROSTRAVER FWQ
WASHINGTON COUNTY AFJ
WHEELING HLG
ZELIENOPLE PJC
CAK AIRSPACE AKRON - CANTON CAK
AKRON FULTON AKR
CARROLL COUNTY TSO
NEW PHILADELPHIA PHD
PORTAGE 29G
SALEM 38D
YNG AIRSPACE FRANKLIN FKL
GROVE CITY 29D
MEADVILLE GKJ
NEW CASTLE UCP
YOUNGSTOWN YNG
YOUNGSTOWN/ELSER 4G4
CKB AIRSPACE ELKINS EKN
FAIRMONT 4G7
GREENE COUNTY WAY
MORGANTOWN MGW
NEMACOLIN PA88
OTHERS CONNELLSVILLE VVS
LORAIN, OH LPR
McVILLE P37
PUNXSATAWNEY N35
SEVEN SPRINGS 7SP
ST. MARYS OYM
SOMERSET 2G9
WESTMORLN LATROBE LBE
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Other Identifiers
ALLENTOWN, PA ABE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ ACY
BINGHAMPTON, NY BGM
BUFFALO, NY BUF
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON BWI
BURKELAKEFRONT,OH BKL
BRADFORD, PA BFD
BIRMINGHAM, AL BHM
CLARKSBURG, WV CKB
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA CHO
COLUMBIA, SC CAE
CUMBERLAND, MD CBE
CUYAHOGA, OH CGF
CLEVELAND, OH CLE
CHARLOTTE, NC CLT
COLUMBUS, OH CMH
CHARLESTON, SC CHS
CHARLESTON,WV CRW
CINCINNATI, OH CVG
CAPITAL CITY, PA CXY
DETROIT-METRO DTW
DUBOIS, PA DUJ
DAYTON, OH DAY
ERIE, PA ERI
EVANSVILLE, IN EVV
FT. WAYNE, IN FWA
GREENSBORO, NC GSO
HAGERSTOWN,MD HGR
HUNTINGTON, WV HTS
HOUSTON INTERCONT IAH
HAMILTON, ONT YHM
HARRISBURGH, INTL MDT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN IND
INDIANA, PA IDI
JAMESTOWN, NY JHW
JOHNSTOWN, PA JST
KENNEDY INTL, NY JFK
LAGUARDIA, NY LGA
LANCASTER, PA LNS
LATROBE, PA LBE
LANSING, MI LAN
LEXINGTON, KY LEX
LYNCHBURG, VA LYH
MILWAUKEE, WI MKE
MORGANTOWN, WV MGW
MONTREAL, QUE YUL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN MSP
NORFOLK, VA ORF
NIAGRA NIA
PHILADELPHIA,PA PHL
PARKERSBURG, WV PKB
RALEIGH, NC RDU
READING, PA RDG
ROANOKE, VA ROA
TORONTO, ONT YYZ
TAMPA, FL TPA
TOLEDO, OH TOL
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA UNV
WILKES-BARRE, PA AVP
WASHINGTON NATIONAL DCA
WASHINGTON-DULLES IAD
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
IPT
YOUNGSTOWN, OH YNG
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