DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

EPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
DeKalb-Peachtree Air Traffic Control Tower
2001 Airport Road
Chamblee, Georgia  30341

ISSUED:  March 15, 2006
EFFECTIVE:  March 20, 2006 

DEKALB-PEACHTREE ATCT LETTER TO AIRMEN NO. 06-01  

SUBJECT:  TAXI INTO POSITION AND HOLD (TIPH)  

CANCELLATION:  March 20, 2008

In an effort to reduce the likelihood of operational errors associated with Taxi into position and hold (TIPH), the Federal Aviation Administration has instituted changes as to how TIPH will be utilized at airports in the National Airspace System. Beginning March 20, 2006, TIPH procedures will be conducted during the busy traffic periods at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport when staffing and operational requirements permit. Expected hours of TIPH procedures are 1300 through 1900 local on Tuesday through Friday.

During those time periods when TIPH procedures are not in effect and traffic demands dictate a need for additional spacing, coordination with Atlanta TRACON will take place. This coordination is needed to ensure adequate separation between arrival and departure IFR aircraft. During this time, touch and go, and stop and go operations may be restricted. Additionally, all departure aircraft may experience delays at the runways due to additional spacing needs.

/S/

Bonita A. Martin
Air Traffic Manager
DeKalb-Peachtree Air Traffic Control Tower