SOUTH FLOW

• CAT I ILS only


• Simultaneous Monitored ILS approaches to 16L or 16R and 17R.


• Triple Simultaneous Monitored approaches to 16L or 16R, 17R and 17L. AAR up to 96 possible with light departure demand. This operation is not sustainable for long-term periods (multiple hours throughout the shift) without incurring departure delays. Taxiway closures and runway conditions can eliminate this option.


• Landing RWY 17L, discontinues RWY 8 departures.


• Departing RWYs17L, 8 & 25 (if 25 unusable — 16L or 16R can be used for departures)


• 17R arrivals may be restricted to 4 MIT to allow aircraft to taxi to/from 17L: (ATCT must be clear of RPZ from the time the arrival is on a ½ mile final until it crosses TWY ED)


• Low IMC conditions: If RVRs are less than 1800ft, expect a land north configuration. SMGCS is not available in South configuration due to airport lighting configuration.

• Visual approaches to RWYs 16R/16L/17R, Depart RWYs 17R/L, 25, 8

NORTH FLOW

• Triple Simultaneous Monitored approaches to 35R, 35L & 34R


• If RVRs are less than 600ft — Land 35L/R only.


• DEN ATCT may need to apply "2 increasing to 3" rule between aircraft departing RWY 34L and aircraft landing RWY 34R due to ceilings or visibility. RWY 34R 6 MIT.

• Visual approaches to RWY 35R/35L/34R, DEPART 8,25,34L


• Landing RWY 34L, discontinues RWY25 departures.

NORTH/SOUTH FLOW:

• Landing RWYs 35R/35L & 16L/R, Departing RWYs 8 & 25
• VFR configuration only

WEST FLOW:

• Landing RWY 26/25, Departing RWY 25


• This configuration is likely when westerly crosswind component for the North/South runways reaches sustained or gusting winds in excess of 25 kts.


• VMC/IMC AAR 32-48 (this will fluctuate with departure demand) ADR 32-64


• Many times, arrivals may only accept a West runway for arrival; however, departures will more frequently accept a north/south runway depending on the crosswind component.

EAST FLOW:

• Landing RWY 7, Departing RWY 8


• This configuration is rare, but likely when easterly crosswind component for the North/South runways reaches sustained or gusting winds in excess of 25 kts.


• VMC/IMC: AAR 32 ADR 32-64


• Many times, arrivals may only accept an east runway for arrival; however, departures will more frequently accept a north/south runway depending on the crosswind component.

• The weather, as determined by DEN ATCT, in the quadrant containing the final approach course when conducting:


• ILS/RNAV Y straight-in approaches or RNAV Z (RNP curved) approaches to the converging runway (RY07 or RY26) ceiling is at least 1,700 AGL / Visibility 5 miles


• ATCT must have traffic in sight by two mile final in order to provide visual separation. Otherwise, standard IFR separation must be provided.

The following configurations are authorized:

• RY16L or RY16R and RY17R or RY17L and RY7


• RY34L or RY34R and RY35L or RY35R and RY26


• RY35L and RY35R and RY07

OTHER

SNOW EVENTS

• All de-icing pads are located on the West side of the airport. Departures exit the ramp only on the West side when airport is in ‘Full De-Ice’ status. All arrivals must enter the ramp via the East side.


• AARs are generally 48-64 during average rolling closure snow events. AAR 32-48 during heavier/major snow events


• RWY 8 is commonly unavailable during a snow event due to: 1) Strong winds causing drifting to occur. 2) Aircraft will generally not accept it due to long taxi and deice holdover times.


• RWYs 8 and 25 are considered priority 2 surfaces for snow removal. However, when the winds allow for their use and the snow accumulation is not significant, City and County of Denver (CCD) will make an effort to maintain these runways and required taxiways.


• CCD maintains equipment/personnel for two, full snow removal teams (East airfield and West airfield). During rolling closures, one east side runway is cleaned while staging for a west side runway and vice versa. For average snowfall, the runway cleaning time is 15-17 minutes. For heavier snow, runway-cleaning time may be up to 20-22 minutes.


• Due to the short closure times needed, the AAR cannot be raised and lowered every 15 minutes. There are times when RWYs 35R & 35L are available for arrivals but only during 15-minute windows, every 45 minutes. An AAR of 48 is needed when landing 34R due to the 2 increasing to 3 rule mentioned earlier.


• CCD is present in the tower cab during snow events and is constantly monitoring the surfaces and coordinating inspections and cleanings with ATCT and TRACON.
• CCD has five main de-ice pads and can typically de-ice up to 60 aircraft per hour if it is a lighter snow and all equipment is fully operational. Deice throughput factors include, but are not limited to, type of deice fluid, aircraft size and type of precipitation.
• Every effort is made to maximize and balance throughput. AAR/ADRs will be adjusted as the weather allows.