NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-72 UNITED STATES
7. Limited COMSEC/classified storage up to Secret is available
at Base Operations. COMSEC materials not available for issue.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-65)
Cape Canaveral AFS Skid Strip (KXMR), FL
1. BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD - Resident waterfowl are
the greatest hazard to Cape Canaveral AFS Skid Strip (KXMR)
flight operations. Gulls and terns are common in all areas and
present exceptionally heavy activity on the ramp and runway
after rain showers. Long-legged wading birds are most common
along the Banana River and on the final approach course to Rwy
13. Raptors are common in all areas, especially N of the runway.
Pelicans and shorebirds present heavy concentrations along the
coast and are extremely hazardous along the final approach
course to both runways. Small species and migratory birds are
common in all bushy areas. Due to the limited air traffic flow into
the Skid Strip, there have been few recorded BASH incidents.
2. BIRD WATCH CONDITION - Phase 1, 1 April-30 September.
Phase 2, 1 October-31 March. Highest bird strike potential during
Phase 2 due to migratory season. Expect increased activity
during phase 2 at dawn/dusk +/- 1 hour.
a. SEVERE - High bird population on or immediately above
the active runway or other specific location that represents a high
potential for strike. Airfield flying operations will be suspended
until airfield management personnel disperse the birds and
downgrade the condition.
b. MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
which represent an increased potential for strike. This condition
requires increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and
caution by aircrews.
c. LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield with
low probability of hazard.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-43)
Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (KFMH),
MA
1. CAUTION - Avoid flight within 1 NM horizontal and 6000’
vertical of PAVE-PAWS radar site located 001° radial 6 NM FMH
TACAN to prevent hazard to aircraft carrying electro explosive
devices. No maintenance available. No fleet service available.
Noise abatement program in effect. No passenger service
available. Passenger screening not available and will be required
in accordance with Major Command directives prior to
acceptance and filing of passenger manifest. No transient
quarters available. No transportation available except by prior
arrangement. No air freight capability. Nonstandard obstruction
lights on 368’ towers NE of airport.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-479)
2. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES - Cape Cod Coast
Guard Air Station (KFMH) is located in an extremely noise
sensitive area and employs or enforces stringent noise abatement
procedures. At all times:
a. Use minimum power settings in the traffic pattern
consistent with flight safety.
b. Climb as rapidly as possible after take-off to pattern
assigned altitude.
c. Make no turns out of the traffic until 1300’ MSL.
d. No afterburner take-off unless required for operational
necessity.
e. Secure afterburners no later than airfield boundary.
f. Military aircraft flying in the Cape Cod area are requested
to remain at or above 5000’ MSL unless taking off/landing at Cape
Cod Coast Guard Air Station (KFMH).
NOTE: These are noise abatement techniques only and should be
used as safety of flight allows.
3. BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) -
a. Phase I - All months not designated as Phase II. Bird
activity on and in vicinity of airfield is usually light.
b. Phase II - In effect from 15 March to 31 October each
year. This phase represents moderate to heavy bird activity
associated with the migratory season. Cape Cod Coast Guard Air
Station (KFMH) experiences large concentrations of migratory
geese, osprey, turkey, vultures, large flocks of starlings and crows
during this phase.
c. BIRD WATCH CONDITIONS - Controlling agencies will
issue Bird Watch Conditions as follows:
(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard. No flight restrictions apply.
(2) MODERATE - Concentrations of 5-15 large or 15-30
small birds observable in locations that represent a probable
hazard to flying operations. This condition requires increased
vigilance by all agencies and extra caution by aircrews.
(3) SEVERE - Heavy concentrations (more than 15 large
or 30 small birds) on or above the runways, taxiways, infield areas
and departure or arrival routes. This condition requires total
vigilance by all agencies and extreme caution by aircrews.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-479)
Charleston AFB/Intl (KCHS), SC
1. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazards (BASH) - Increased bird activity
during the period of 1-15 April and 1 August-30 November.
Seagulls, cattle egrets, vultures, robins, crows, and field larks
pose everyday hazards. Bird conditions reported as follows:
a. MODERATE - Concentrations of 5-15 large birds
(waterfowl, raptors, gulls, etc) or 10-30 small birds (terns, swallows,
etc) observable in locations that represent a probable hazard to
safe flying operations.
b. SEVERE - Heavy concentrations of birds (more than 15
large birds or 30 small birds) on or above the runway, taxiways,
infield areas and departure or arrival routes.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-27)
2. All Transient aircraft to military ramp hold short of Taxiway
Delta for Follow-Me to parking; military ramp and taxiways are
uncontrolled.
3. AIRFIELD -
a. Rwy 03-21 does not have paved overruns.
b. Rwy 15-33 approach lights exposed in the overruns.
c. Air Force side has uncontrolled vehicular traffic on ramp
and taxiways.