COVID-19 UPDATE

The Bartow Airport Authority (BAA) remains committed to maintaining the safety, health and well-being of employees, tenants, students, and passengers at the Bartow Executive Airport and Bartow Flying Service.

Effective Friday April 3rd, 2020 until the final expiration of the Florida Governor’s Executive Order 20-91:

• All essential businesses on airport per U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines as defined by State of Florida Executive Order Number 20-91 remain open for operation

• Airport remains open for normal operations

• Air Traffic Control Tower remains open for normal operations • All fueling and handling services remain fully operational

• Airport Office and FBO remain open with the following limitations:

o Terminal Building is closed to public access

o Terminal access is restricted to arriving and departing flight crews and passengers only

o Airport Administration access is by appointment only

• Flight school operations are suspended

• Ground instruction is authorized via telephone and/or video chat solely at the discretion of the CFI

The following are highlights of steps we are taking to minimize exposure possibilities for passengers, pilots, and employees:

Cleaning and Preventative Services

• Installation of hand sanitizer stations throughout the airport, as a response to the cold and flu season.

• Increased frequency of cleaning at all high touch point areas, including handrails, curbside, seating areas, tables, restrooms, and breakroom areas.

• Increased frequency in cleaning of the airport vehicles, to include disinfecting of all passenger areas and driver surfaces. Employee Communication

• BOW managers have reached out to airport employees to ensure a safe, healthy workplace environment. The following messages have been shared with them.

• Stay home and seek medical attention if you are sick.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid contact with sick people.