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Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 763 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 05303.*A, Location ID: GYY, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: CHI, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 125.600 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Chicago, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: HUF, Tie-In FSS Name: Terre Haute, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 596 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2015-04-15), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCG, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZAU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Chicago, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: I B U 08/1981, Federal Agreements: NGSY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: GYY, Last Inspection Date: 12/17/2015, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
  • Location
  • State: Indiana, County: Lake, City: Gary, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 02.100'', Lng: -87° 24' 52.300'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.617250, Lng: -87.414528, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2015-04-15), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Gary/Chicago Arpt Auth Dist, 6001 Industrial Hwy, Gary, In 46406, 219-949-9722
  • Manager
  • Daniel Vicari, 6001 Industrial Hwy, Gary, In 46406, (219) 949-4931
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2014 - 12/31/2015, Commercial Operations: 499, Air Taxi Operations: 1,259, Itinerant Operations: 15,449, Local Operations: 6,047, Military Operations: 1,974
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 46, Multi Engine Aircraft: 11, Jet Engine Aircraft: 29, Helicopters: 9
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 2W (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: CARGO, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL
  • Remarks
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 12/30; MIRL RY 02/20, REIL RYS 02, 12 & 20 & MALSR RY 30 - CTAF.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 02, True Alignment: 21, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 44.216'', Lng: -87° 25' 06.295'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.612282, Lng: -87.418415, Physical Elevation: 589 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 590.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 42 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1050.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (10/19/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (10/19/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 20, True Alignment: 201, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 17.414'', Lng: -87° 24' 49.151'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.621504, Lng: -87.413653, Physical Elevation: 589 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 42.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 590.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 17, Object Height: 37 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 833.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 289R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (10/19/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (10/19/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 12, True Alignment: 124, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 27.139'', Lng: -87° 25' 38.357'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.624205, Lng: -87.427322, Physical Elevation: 597 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 596.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: Yes, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: ANT, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 38, Object Height: 93 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 3777.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 1248L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Take-Off Run Available: 8,859 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 8,859 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 7,959 ft, Landing Distance Available: 7,959 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 30, True Alignment: 304, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 37.995'', Lng: -87° 24' 01.846'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.610554, Lng: -87.400513, Physical Elevation: 591 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 57.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 42.980'', Lng: -87° 24' 11.657'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.611939, Lng: -87.403238, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 589 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 900 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 591.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Approach Light System: MALSR, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: Yes, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 47, Object Height: 68 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 3422.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 220L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Take-Off Run Available: 8,859 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 8,859 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 8,859 ft, Landing Distance Available: 7,959 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (07/07/2015)

2015 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Passenger Airline Aeronautical Revenue
  • Passenger airline landing fees: $90,057, Terminal arrival fees, rents, and utilities: $9,679, Terminal area apron charges/tiedowns: $9,461, Other passenger aeronautical fees: $51,362, Total: $160,559
  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $245,691, Total: $245,691
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facility leases and revenues: $739,696, Terminal-services and other: $94,459, Other: $165,054, Total: $999,209
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $99,654, Communications and utilities: $377,747, Supplies and materials: $64,861, Contractual services: $4,445,920, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $132,194, Other: $26,099,638, Total: $31,220,014
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $25,998, Grant receipts: $842,065, Other: $6,190,012, Total: $7,058,075
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $-22,756,480
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Airfield: $14,722,863, Roadways, rail and transit: $10,459,126, Total: $25,181,989
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Long Term Bonds (GA, GARB, PFC, etc.): $29,612,940, Special facility bonds: $7,145,000, Total: $36,757,940

2014 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Passenger Airline Aeronautical Revenue
  • Passenger airline landing fees: $69,041, Terminal arrival fees, rents, and utilities: $8,544, Terminal area apron charges/tiedowns: $25,615, Other passenger aeronautical fees: $181,625, Total: $284,825
  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $218,591, Total: $218,591
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facility leases and revenues: $801,830, Terminal-services and other: $92,114, Other: $1,810, Total: $895,754
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $660,204, Communications and utilities: $363,008, Supplies and materials: $106,057, Contractual services: $7,230,586, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $130,911, Other: $10,250,952, Total: $18,741,718
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $16,096, Grant receipts: $5,464,788, Other: $20,675,096, Total: $26,155,980
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $8,813,432
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Airfield: $4,798,581, Roadways, rail and transit: $3,426,979, Other: $46,250, Total: $8,271,810
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Long Term Bonds (GA, GARB, PFC, etc.): $29,860,000, Special facility bonds: $7,510,000, Total: $37,370,000

2013 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Passenger Airline Aeronautical Revenue
  • Passenger airline landing fees: $82,344, Terminal arrival fees, rents, and utilities: $8,972, Terminal area apron charges/tiedowns: $45,104, Other passenger aeronautical fees: $52,737, Total: $189,157
  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $203,272, Security reimbursement from Federal Government: $874,377, Total: $1,077,649
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $1,041,401, Communications and utilities: $542,408, Supplies and materials: $76,544, Contractual services: $5,573,207, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $176,647, Other: $33,697,197, Total: $41,107,404
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $33,589, Grant receipts: $9,324,675, Other: $16,592,383, Total: $25,950,647
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $-13,889,951
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Airfield: $13,154,670, Roadways, rail and transit: $16,188,437, Other: $39,667, Total: $29,382,774
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Special facility bonds: $7,865,000, Total: $7,865,000

2004 Operating and Financial Summary

    2003 Operating and Financial Summary

    • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Landing Fees: $40,294, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $7,706, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $34,380, Cargo and hangar rentals: $554,464, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $63,649, Total: $700,493
    • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Rental cars: $7,242, Total: $7,242
    • Non-Operating Revenue
    • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $9,829, Other: $1,442,874, Total: $1,452,703
    • Operating Expenses
    • Personnel compensation and benefits: $762,189, Communications and utilities: $402,552, Supplies and materials: $90,287, Repairs and maintenance: $73,614, Contractual services: $477,841, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $123,585, Other: $325,714, Total: $2,255,782
    • Non-Operating Expenses
    • Interest expense: $8,913, Total: $8,913, Net: $0
    • Reporting Year Proceeds
    • Other contributed capital: $2,778,926, Other: $1,951,468, Total: $4,730,394
    • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
    • Airfield: $3,054,785, Terminal: $79,320, Roadways, rail, and transit: $76,831, Other: $2,291,346, Total: $5,502,282
    • Indebtedness at End of Year
    • Net Assets: $31,606,751
    • Restricted Financial Assets
    • Other restricted financial assets: $1,298,928, Total: $1,298,928, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $1,327,902

    2002 Operating and Financial Summary

    • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Landing Fees: $42,883, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $56,115, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $34,380, Cargo and hangar rentals: $461,913, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $62,578, Total: $657,869
    • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Rental cars: $4,654, Total: $4,654
    • Non-Operating Revenue
    • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $11,470, Other: $1,663,168, Total: $1,674,638
    • Operating Expenses
    • Personnel compensation and benefits: $704,813, Communications and utilities: $402,729, Supplies and materials: $100,333, Repairs and maintenance: $45,643, Contractual services: $421,371, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $86,188, Other: $307,016, Total: $2,068,093
    • Non-Operating Expenses
    • Net: $269,068
    • Reporting Year Proceeds
    • Other contributed capital: $2,015,084, Other: $1,075,426, Total: $3,090,510
    • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
    • Airfield: $1,080,922, Terminal: $205,743, Other: $1,378,432, Total: $2,665,097
    • Indebtedness at End of Year
    • Net Assets: $28,474,534
    • Restricted Financial Assets
    • Other restricted financial assets: $658,035, Total: $658,035, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $2,474,182

    2001 Operating and Financial Summary

    • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Landing Fees: $47,142, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $83,115, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $44,380, Cargo and hangar rentals: $285,425, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $60,609, Total: $520,671
    • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Rental cars: $12,541, Total: $12,541
    • Non-Operating Revenue
    • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $26,991, Other: $1,380,508, Total: $1,407,499
    • Operating Expenses
    • Personnel compensation and benefits: $721,552, Communications and utilities: $483,884, Supplies and materials: $134,630, Repairs and maintenance: $114,955, Contractual services: $579,332, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $59,868, Other: $56,408, Total: $2,150,629
    • Non-Operating Expenses
    • Net: $0
    • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
    • Airfield: $17,905, Terminal: $1,846,179, Other: $2,473,829, Total: $4,337,913
    • Indebtedness at End of Year
    • Net Assets: $26,674,941
    • Restricted Financial Assets
    • Other restricted financial assets: $1,058,161, Total: $1,058,161, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $1,378,214

    National Wildlife Strike Incidents

    2015-09-08
    Time: Day (12:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N270GP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
    Comments: DAILY REPORT EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = TCRG Cxxx LLC
    Remarks: SMALL FLOCK OF BIRDS ON THRESHOLD THAT DEPARTED AS OUR A/C TOUCHED DOWN. ONE BIRD STRUCK RADOME AND NOSE GEAR. NO DAMAGE. BIRD WAS RECOVERED BY ARPT PERSONNEL.
    2015-06-30
    Time: Day (15:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N69, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
    Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINSTRATION
    Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 16566. NO DMG. OVER AIRPORT. SMALL SMEAR AND TWO PIN FEATHERS ON PROP DEICE BOOT #1 ENGINE.
    2014-07-23
    Time: Day (12:04), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N31407, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 2, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 2,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = DONALD VOORHEIS
    Remarks: LOCATION REPTD ASON LONG RT BASE TO LANDING RWY 2, 2.5 MILES SE KGYY. BIRD REPTD AS BLACK.
    2014-06-24
    Time: Day (07:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N540BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 240000 h, Repair Costs: $15000, Other Costs: $240000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: MULTIPLE N1 FAN BLADES DAMAGED.
    2013-05-17
    Time: Day (07:26), Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-601/604 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N540BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: NO DMG.
    2013-04-16
    Time: Day (16:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N540BA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 132 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
    Remarks: TOWER REPTD "LAKE GULLS N OF RWY 12 TO THE E OF THE CROSSING RWY ON THE GRASS". ON APRCH WE SAW 3 BIRDS FLY UNDER THE A/C ON 3/4 MILE FINAL. AS WE BEGAN TO FLARE, 50-75 GULLS TOOK FLIGHT FROM THE LOCATION REPTD BY THE TOWER AND CROSSED RWY 12 DIRECTLY INTO OUR LANDING PATH. NUMEROUS BIRDS PSEED DOWN THE LT AND RT SIDE OF A/C. ABOVE AND BELOW THE WINGS. ENG RAN WITH NO ABNORMALITIES THROUGHOUT L/R. AS WE CLEARED THE ACTIVE RWY WE MADE A REPORT TO CONTROL TOWER THAT WE PEOBABLY STRUCK BIRDS DUE TO THE LRG AMT OF BIRDS IN OUR FLT PATH VECTOR. ON TAXI BACK TO THE HANGAR WE NOTICED AT LEAST 2 BIRDS LAYING ALONG THE C/L ADJ TO TWY C. REPTD THIS INFO TO CONTROL TOWER FOR AIRFLD MGMT. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
    2013-04-10
    Time: Night (09:19), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Allegiant Air, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N874GA, Flight: 651, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: BIRD STRUCK NEAR CAPT SLIDING WINDOW JUST PRIOR TO ROTATION.
    2011-09-30
    Time: Night (05:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N614BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BOEING EXECUTIVE FLIGHT OPERATION (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER CODE)
    Remarks: DID NOT HEAR BIRDS HIT. SAW ABOUT 20 BIRDS. CALLED BACK TO TOWER AFTER LANDING. NO BIRDS WEEN BY TOWER. DATA ENTRY NOTE: A/C REPTD AS CL605, REG REFLECTS CL600.
    2011-06-09
    Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N549BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12/30, Speed: 137 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER CODE)
    Remarks: ATIS WARNING. NO DMG JUST A MESS OF BIRD PARTS.
    2010-09-20
    Time: Day (15:04), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N491TM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12/30, Above Ground: 5 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER/OWNER = TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY/AIRCRAFT HOLDING CO. ONE LLC
    Remarks: POSSIBLY A HAWK. BENT DOOR ON LDG LGIHT. HIT DURING THE FLARE FOR LANDING.
    2010-08-08
    Time: Day (18:08), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Executive Jet Mgmnt, Aircraft: GULFSTREAM V (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N550SG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 124 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. STARLINGS LARGE GROUP, EST AT LEAST 100. BIRDS APPEARED TO FLY UP FROM APRCH END OF RWY AND UP INTO FLT PATH OF A/C. BIRDS FLEW RT TO LT OR WHAT WOULD BE THE N SIDE OF RWY TO SE DIRECTION. A/C WAS AT APPROX 50-100 FT WHEN STRIKE OCCURRED. (TOOK AVG).
    2010-03-30
    Time: Night (23:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N542BA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Miles From Airport: 15 mi, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 23000 h, Other Costs: $25558, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    2009-09-30
    Time: Night (21:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N542BA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Miles From Airport: 10 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx & Rx) (x/xx/xx REMOVED CHECK FOR SENT TO SMITHSONIAN) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED OPER CODE)
    Remarks: 10 MILES SE OF ARPT.
    2007-10-16
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-throated sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 12/30 , 750' E OF RWY 12 DISPLACED THRESHOLD. 40' S OF C/L.
    2007-10-16
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON 1/30, 800' EAST OF TWY C, 40' N OF C/L.
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    FAA Registered Aircraft: 38 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Gary)

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