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d. All 180° turns must be made on concrete surfaces, except
during emergency situations. When making turns on the runways
do so in between runway distance markers.
e. Runway Condition Readings (RCR) NOT available.
f. Taxiways not grooved.
g. RUNWAY MAINTENANCE CLOSURES: Runway 03-21
closed 1330-2200Z++ second Thursday monthly. Runway 15-33
closed 1330-2200Z++ last Thursday monthly.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-992)
4. SERVICES -
a. NO drag chutes available.
b. NO nitrogen for C5 aircraft fuel tanks.
c. Limited towing capability for small aircraft.
d. Limited hangar space.
e. Billeting information, call DSN 673-3806, C843-963-3806.
f. Fleet Service/Inflight meals contact Command Post
(“PALMETTO OPS”), 130.65 or 349.4, 1 hour prior to ETA.
g. Customs/Agriculture contact Command Post
(“PALMETTO OPS”) 2 hours prior to ETA with request, add to
Remarks Section of Flight Plan.
h. Expect NO military support on the civilian side of airport,
International and Fixed Base Operations (FBO) Terminal.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-123)
Charlotte Douglas Intl (KCLT), NC
1. BASH Phase I/Phase II Designations. For military aircraft
arriving and departing Charlotte Douglas Intl (KCLT), designated
Phase I period is from December through August, Phase II period
from September through November annually. During Phase II,
contact Airfield Management, callsign "Newsreel", frequency
292.2 UHF, for current bird watch condition and observed bird
activity on airfield.
(145 OSF-OSA/145 OSF-OSA FIL 07-740)
Cherry Point MCAS (KNKT), NC
1. All landing runways at this Air Station terminate in a
common area referred to as the "centermat". All departures
depart from the "centermat" and all arrivals land towards the
"centermat". All runways and taxiways, except Taxiways A and C,
will accept all aircraft C-141 and larger at all weights. Wide body
aircraft and those aircraft that have the potential for their wingtips
to penetrate the flight line parking areas are prohibited from
use of Taxiway H which is 75’ wide.
2. NADEP flight line gate - For entry contact "CAMEL BASE"
on 267.7, 1300-2200Z++; other times with prior notice.
3. BOQ space limited, reservations required DSN 852-5169.
(USN/NAVFIG)
4. All aircraft required to contact "APPROACH NORTH" on
360.775 prior to entering R5306.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 04-112)
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5. CAUTION - WILDLIFE HAZARDS. Water fowl, migratory
geese, wild turkey, seagulls and numerous other bird species
prevalent in and around this Air Station. In addition, the airfield
experiences numerous deer intrusions during hours of darkness.
Transient services personnel can conduct a deer sweep of the
runway prior to night landings at aircrews request. Monitor ATIS
for latest conditions.
6. SERVICES - No lavatory services for military aircraft. De-
icing services limited and must be pre-coordinated with Airfield
Operations.
(USN/NAVFIG)
7. CUSTOMS and agriculture available with 24 hours prior
notice and PPR.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 04-112)
China Lake NAWS (KNID), CA
1. CAUTION - Extensive research, development, test and
evaluation, and fleet training operations in progress in R2505,
R2506, and R2524. It is imperative that pilots avoid flight within
these areas without prior clearance from the appropriate
controlling agency. Contact "China Control" UHF 301.0/VHF
128.25 or assigned range frequency prior to entering these areas.
2. CAUTION - Airfield is surrounded on three sides by gunnery,
missile, and bombing ranges which restrict normal airfield traffic
patterns. Live gun firing may be in progress 3.5 NM from the
airfield. See FLIGHT HAZARDS Section.
3. CAUTION - Drone operations may be in progress during
daylight hours. Drone aircraft in the landing pattern have priority
over all traffic except emergencies. During launch or recovery of
drone aircraft with No Onboard Live Operator (NOLO), the
airfield and adjacent ranges will be closed to all flight operations
until completion of launch or recovery.
4. SPECIAL AIRSPACE SCHEDULING REQUIREMENT - Due to
the location of China Lake (KNID) within the R2508
Complex/MOA's it is mandatory that pilots enroute to/from
China Lake (KNID) contact the R2508 Complex Central
Coordinating Facility (CCF) at Edwards AFB (KEDW) for complex
transit scheduling and activity briefing 1400-0300Z++ Monday-
Friday. (Telephone C805-277-2508 or DSN 527-2508). Also, see
FLIGHT HAZARDS, R2508 Complex.
5. VFR ARRIVALS -
a. Pilots will make initial call to Control Tower at 15 NM.
(USN/NAVFIG)
b. Break altitude 3800’ MSL.
c. Pattern altitude 3300’ MSL.
d. Jets enter from the S, remaining E of inhabited areas of
China Lake NAWS (KNID) and city of Ridgecrest. Pilots report
abeam of Point Bravo (large letter "B" on mountainside; located
105°/4 NM from the TACAN) at 3800’ MSL.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 02-71)
e. Prop/turboprops enter from the SE heading of 340°
direct to the airfield. Pilots report 5 NM at 3200’ MSL.
6. VFR DEPARTURES -
a. RWY 26 AND 32 - After departure make an immediate left
turn to avoid the ranges, climb VFR on heading 175° until