Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting the Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) meeting at Falcon Field
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting the Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) meeting at Falcon Field. The Airport & FAA invites airport users to participate. Space is limited and will be provided on a first come first serve basis. The annual meeting is held, Tuesday April 21, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at CAE – Phoenix Flight Academy Conference Rooms 219 & 222, 5010 E Falcon Drive, Mesa, AZ 85125. Please RSVP Zach Boomsma zachary.boomsma@faa.gov . Please include the name, organization, phone number, and email address of those who will be attending. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Zach Boomsa with the Federal Aviation Administration at 480-981-1367 ext. 7707 and/or zachary.boomsma@faa.gov.
The FAA Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) is a collaborative initiative designed to improve runway safety at individual airports by bringing together local stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with surface operations. The RSAT’s primary purpose is to address existing runway safety problems and issues. Its secondary purpose is to identify and proactively mitigate potential runway safety risks. RSAT meetings are held at least annually and include airport management, air traffic control, pilots, tenants, and other stakeholders. Teams analyze local runway incursions, excursions, and surface incidents. The outcome of the annual meeting is a Runway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) tailored to the airport’s specific operational environment. RSATs track progress on previous action items and adjust strategies based on evolving risks.
Common Topics Addressed:
• Hot spot identification and signage
• Communication breakdowns
• Vehicle and pedestrian deviations (VPDs)
• Frequency coordination and ATCT procedures
• Construction-related safety mitigations
Sincerely,
Mark Gibbs, A.A.E.
Airport Projects & Operations Manager | Falcon Field Airport
City of Mesa | 4800 E. Falcon Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213
O: (480) 644-4230 |C: (480) 404-5895| Email: Mark.Gibbs@MesaAZ.gov
