Full-Scale Disaster Exercise at Juneau International Airport on July 26
The Juneau International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise on Saturday, July 26, from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The exercise will include a simulated aircraft crash and live fire training, conducted in coordination with local emergency response agencies. As part of the simulation, controlled burning of fuel will occur to produce black smoke, replicating a real-world aircraft fire. This training scenario is essential to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety requirements and improve emergency readiness.
What to expect:
- Visible smoke and flames from the airport grounds
- Emergency vehicles and response activity
- No danger to the public, this is a planned exercise
The burning is in accordance with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Open Burning Guidelines under 18 AAC 50.065(i) and (j), which permit limited black smoke emissions for firefighter training. All reasonable steps are being taken to minimize environmental impact and reduce smoke duration.
EVAR (Airport Dike Trail) Parking Lot Closed for Volunteer Parking
To support the exercise, the Emergency Vehicle Access Road (EVAR) parking lot off Radcliffe Road, also known as the Airport Dike Trail parking lot, will be closed to the public from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25 through 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.
We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure safety at Juneau International Airport.
For more information, contact Andres Delgado at [email protected] or 907-321-3803.