When I was on active duty as the Chief of the Communications Division for
the 13th Coast Guard District, I needed approval from the base CO 24 hours
in advance in order to land at the Port Angeles Air Station to perform an
inspection...and the inspection date had been coordinated with the CO well
in advance.

A similar situation was when I went to McChord AFB to talk with them about
the search-and-rescue teletype net (am I dating myself?).

Barring an emergency, I can't imagine trying to get into an active military
field from a few miles out.

Bob Gardner

"Denny" wrote in message
oups.com...

Call the tower while still outside the airport traffic area and make
your request.. Whatever the man says, goes... Simple, eh wot...

denny