Party Requesting ARFF Coverage
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Services at Bloomington Monroe County Airport (BMG)
SERVICE PROVISION:
BMG offers ARFF services as per FAA form 5010-1 on a pre-arranged basis. These services are aligned with our Airport Certification Manual, providing coverage from 15 minutes before your arrival to 15 minutes after departure for unscheduled operations.
Fee Structure: The fees for ARFF services are as follows:
- $300 for Index A ARFF
- $400 for Index B ARFF
These fees cover one takeoff and one landing and are to be paid in full no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled operation.
Schedule Change Policy:
Notify the BMG Admin Office at (812) 825-5406 (Mon-Fri, 8 am – 4 pm EST) for schedule changes. Outside business hours, contact Airport Operations at (812) 668-6307. Changes exceeding 60 minutes must be communicated at least 90 minutes in advance. Failure to comply will result in a $300 penalty.
Late Payment Penalties:
Fees overdue by 60 days from the invoice date will incur a $100 penalty, with an additional $100 accruing each subsequent month until fully paid. Persistent non-compliance may lead to the withholding of ARFF services and legal action to recover outstanding fees.
Discretionary Waiver:
The Airport Director or their delegate may waive ARFF fees based on the specific nature of your flight operation.