The Laguna Airfield air traffic controllers operate the signs and will switch on the flashing red lights when an aircraft is approaching.
Drivers need to stop when they see those flashing lights. When the aircraft has landed, and the lights stop flashing, they can proceed.
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Those making their way between Howard and Walker Cantonments will notice new traffic lights at the Barranca and Campo Avion Road intersection.
The junction is directly in front of the Laguna Army Airfield, where aircraft that support YPG’s mission depart and land daily.
These three traffic lights are paired with signs that read, “Stop when flashing, danger, low flying aircraft.”
The Laguna Airfield air traffic controllers operate the signs and will switch on the flashing red lights when an aircraft is approaching.
Drivers need to stop when they see those flashing lights. When the aircraft has landed, and the lights stop flashing, they can proceed. The wait time should only be a few minutes, explains Laguna Army Airfield Manager Jim Walk.
“They won’t be turned on until the aircraft is almost landing, when they are on the final approach.”
The U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency requires 1,000 feet between landing fixed winged aircraft and traffic, so these fixtures are an added layer of precaution to keep YPG’s workforce safe.
“It’s all for safety,” stressed Walk. “If an aircraft by chance doesn’t get to the runway, there is a secure area in front for safety reasons.”
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