NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

Cannon AFB (KCVS), NM
1. During wing flying (normally Monday-Saturday) Runway 04-
22, contact Cannon (KCVS) Command Post for airfield
information during non-duty hours.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 08-122)
2. AIRFIELD
a. Aircraft making 180° turns on the runway will initiate turns
toward the arm/de-arm areas, so as to minimize foreign object
damage to taxiways and arm-de-arm areas (right turn on departure
end of Rwy 22 and 31 and left turn on departure end of Rwy 04 and
13).
b. Rwy 22 is primary runway during non-duty hours.
c. Uncontrolled vehicles on taxiways and ramps.
d. Five hours prior coordination required with Base
Operations for landing 5 or more aircraft. C-5/C-141/KC-10 aircraft
operations require 5 duty days prior coordination with airfield
manager (DSN 681-2801). Restricted to one C-5 on station.
e. To reduce potential for FOD, large 4 engine transport
aircraft (C-141, C-5, etc.) will taxi with outboard engines at idle or
shut down whenever practicable to minimize blowing debris onto
runway and taxiways.
f. Mobile farm equipment 20’ AGL within 3000’ of threshold
Rwy 31 approach end.
g. Taxiways
(1) Taxiway R - Between Taxiways A and B may only be
used by transient aircraft with wingspans less than 140’ due to
hot pit equipment.
(2) The east side of Taxiway D between Rwy 31
approach end and Rwy 22 midsection may only be used by
aircraft with wingspans less than 140’ (with 25’ clearance) due to
engine test cell facility.
(27 SOSS-OSAA/27 SOSS-OSAA FIL 08-405)
3. DV - Aircraft with Code 7 or higher call RAYMOND 7 as
soon as within range.
4. APPROACHES - KC-135 and larger aircraft restricted from
touch and go landing due to foreign object damage caused by
unpaved runway shoulders.
5. TRANSIENT SERVICES - Limited transient services available.
Expect delays for maintenance, fueling, and arrival/departure
support. Fleet Service is not available. Limited transient parking.
Limited drag chute available. Non-AF must repack own chute. No
demineralized water available.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-63)
6. BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) INFORMATION -
a. Migratory bird activity during the months of October-
March. Base sewage ponds located approximately 1/2 NM from
the approach end of Rwy 22 attracts ducks, geese and other birds
posing a significant hazard to aircraft. Report all bird strikes on or
in the vicinity of Cannon (KCVS) to Airfield Management DSN 681-
2801, PTD or FW/SEF DSN 681-2811.
UNITED STATES 3-71
b. BASH PHASE I - All months not designated as Phase II.
Wildlife activity is generally LOW during these periods with the
primary threat resulting from the burrowing owls frequenting both
sides of the runway and infield next to taxiways.
c. BASH PHASE II - In effect from 1 October to 10
November each year. This phase represents heavy bird activity
associated with the migratory season. Cannon AFB (KCVS)
experiences large concentrations of migrating ducks, snow geese,
sand hill cranes, and large raptors during this phase. While the
USAF Bird Avoidance Model has the area in and around Cannon
AFB (KCVS) in the Severe Phase for most of the fall and winter, our
local historical bird strike data shows a dramatic increase in bird
strikes during the Phase II season. Use extreme caution during this
phase, especially when operating below 3000’ AGL.
d. BIRD WATCH CONDITIONS
(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the
airfield, low level, or range with a low risk of a potential bird
strike consistent with low numbers of birds and limited bird
activity. An ordinary summer day with a few hawks soaring near
the airfield is an example of LOW as long as they are not over the
runway or in the approach corridor. No restrictions to normal
flying operations.
(2) MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
which represent an increased risk of a potential strike consistent
with large numbers of birds encroaching our flying environment.
This condition requires increased vigilance by all agencies and
supervisors and caution by pilots. Flocks of waterfowl near the
airfield or in route to the base lake, or birds observed in the
approach corridor or on the infield are examples of MODERATE.
(a) Formation takeoffs and landings are suspended,
and low approaches/chase aircraft are restricted to 300’ AGL
(unless coordinated with the Supervisor of Flying for lower for
check rides). The Supervisor of Flying may also change the
direction of the pattern, direct full stop landings, or direct straightins
if required. The Bird Dispersal Team (BDT) should be
dispatched if the bird hazard is on or above the airfield.
(b) On Melrose Range/MOAs/low level routes,
minimize low-level flying and deliveries below 2000’ AGL, normally
for required syllabus training only.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-64)
(3) SEVERE - Either high concentrations of small birds,
or a few large raptors or waterfowl on or immediately above the
active runway, in the approach or departure corridors, or in other
locations that represent a high potential for strike and represent
an immediate hazard to safe flight. Supervisors and pilots must
thoroughly evaluate mission need before conducting operations
in areas under condition SEVERE. Flocks of birds above the
runway, in the approach corridor or pattern, or on the ground
near the runway are examples of SEVERE.
(a) Takeoffs will be suspended until a runway change
is completed or the hazard diminishes. Recoveries will be single
ship to a full stop. Supervisors of Flying may direct airborne aircraft
to hold until the hazard diminishes or divert as required. The Bird
Dispersal Team should be dispatched immediately if the bird
hazard is on or above the airfield.
(b) On Melrose Range/MOAs/low level routes,
restrict deliveries to stay above an appropriate altitude (and in no
case, below 2000’ AGL). If conditions warrant, Supervisor of Flying
may close the range/low MOA/low level route until the hazard
diminishes.