My Airport Operations

Curious as to how other airports handle mowers, sweepers, maintenance crews, etc. in a safety area during aircraft ops.  We currently allow it, with ATC authorization, for any aircraft operation smaller than a turbo prop or a jet.  This is due to slower approach speeds and shorter wingspan, which in our minds, allows for a reduced safety area.  ATC policy only requires the controller to notify the pilot that there is a vehicle/personnel in the safety area.  If the...

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