JOTRC Handbook - Kadena Air Base

10.4 Specific Procedures For RIDOUT DZ
Naha APP and/or Kadena ARR (as appropriate):
Shall authorize parajump airspace as requested by Kadena TWR based on known traffic
or safety of flight.
Kadena TWR shall:
Requisition airspace above 3,000 feet AGL from Naha APP and/or Kadena ARR, as
appropriate, when required for proposed parajump activity.
Direct Entry/exit points, route of flight, and holding track for parajump airspace based on
known traffic to ensure the most efficient use.
Upon receiving the 10-minute call from mission aircraft, sterilize the parajump airspace.
Impose flight/altitude restrictions on the mission aircraft as necessary based on scheduled
or known flights. Advise mission aircraft entering the designated parajump airspace areas
of imposed flight restrictions prior to area entry.
Immediately terminate all designated parajump operations when:
Safety of flight dictates.
Priority traffic and/or weather conditions dictate.
10.5 Known Limiting Factors
High-density civilian and military VFR fly-ways exist within the all of the designated
parajump airspace. Mission aircraft and parajump operators are cautioned to be extremely
vigilant of other aircraft. Mission aircraft and parajump operators may request Naha APP,
Kadena ARR or Kadena TWR, as appropriate, for traffic advisories or weather information
to assist with ensuring a safe designated parajump airspace exists prior to the release of
jumpers.