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departing R2505. Cross the 4 lane highway south of China Lake
NAWS (KNID) at or above 3300’ MSL, then proceed on course.
b. RWY 14 - After departure make an immediate right turn
to avoid the inhabited areas of China Lake NAWS (KNID) and city
of Ridgecrest, then turn left and climb VFR on heading 175° until
departing R2505. Cross the 4 lane highway south of China Lake
NAWS (KNID) at or above 3300’ MSL then proceed on course.
c. RWY 03 AND 08 - After departure make an immediate
right turn to the southeast, maintain VFR, fly to the east of the
inhabited areas of China Lake NAWS (KNID) and city of Ridgecrest.
Remain at or below 3000’ MSL until the third paved road, 6 NM
south, then proceed on course.
d. RWY 21 - Standard - After departure fly runway heading,
cross the 4 lane highway south of China Lake NAWS (KNID) at or
above 3300’ MSL, then turn left on heading 175°, then proceed on
course.
e. RWY 21 - HOT: After departure make an immediate left
turn to avoid the ranges, climb VFR on heading 175° until
departing R2505. Cross the 4 lane highway south of China Lake
NAWS (KNID) at or above 3300’, then proceed on course.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 07-29)
7. All aircraft avoid overflight of the following areas:
a. Inhabited areas of China Lake NAWS (KNID) and city of
Ridgecrest, below 1000’ AGL.
b. Building complex located 110°/6 NM from the airfield,
below 2500’ AGL.
(USN/NAVFIG)
8. CAUTION - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operating
within Class D surface area. UAV strip is located parallel to and
2500’ west of Runway 21/03. UAV strip is 2000’ x 50’, weight
capacity 450 PSF. There is no arresting gear and the arm/dearm
heading is 250°. UAV strip is for exclusive use by UAV’s.
a. There are three UAV marshall zones located with Class D
airspace. Each UAV Zone is 1.5 NM in diameter. Each UAV Zone
shall be used as entry/exit points to/from the airfield, lost link and
emergency orbit points for all UAV’s. Each zone is centered 4.5
NM from the NID TACAN. This creates a UAV flight path circle
(while holding) from 3.75 to 5.25 NM. Altitude is restricted to at or
below 2500’ AGL/4800’ MSL.
(1) UAV Marshall Zone 1: NID TACAN R-287/4.5 DME.
(2) UAV Marshall Zone 2: NID TACAN R-332/4.5 DME.
(3) UAV Marshall Zone 3: NID TACAN R-010/4.5 DME.
b. Additionally, there is a UAV Strip Operations Area
located within Class D airspace. The area is a 1 NM x 1.5 NM box
located immediately adjacent to the west side of the UAV strip.
Altitude within this area is at or below 500’ AGL/2800’ MSL.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0087-07)
City of Colorado Springs Muni (KCOS), CO
1. AF - PETERSON AFB (KCOS) is a special Foreign Clearance
Base in accordance with Foreign Clearance Guide. Aircraft
arriving from a foreign country (other than Canada) should obtain
a border clearance from a regular Foreign Clearance Base prior
to arrival. For additional information on the local flying area
activity, see entries for USAF Academy Airfield (AFF), Butts AAF
(KFCS), and Schriever AFB in this publication.
2. Deceptively rising terrain to the N. Aircrews should check
aircraft performance data due to extremely high density altitude.
3. Mid-air collision potential is high in the vicinity of Colorado
Springs Airport (KCOS), particularly to the N, due to extensive
USAF Academy (USAFA) (AFF) light plane and sailplane
operations. Constant watch for other aircraft along the front
range is imperative. Aircraft are vectored through unpublished
working areas used by the USAFA, numerous flight schools, and
commercial mock aerial combat operations. Radar coverage in
some of these areas is marginal and numerous VFR aircraft may
be operating undetected. Radar patterns for Rwy 12-30 and 17R-
35L transition through areas of extensive activity.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
4. Peterson AFB (KCOS) is a shared-use facility with the City of
Colorado Springs and has an FAA ATC tower. As such, Peterson
AFB (KCOS) has unique restrictions on the way it conducts dayto-day
business with aircrews. The following paragraphs outline
procedures that will help Peterson AFB (KCOS) Airfield
Management Operations provide all aircrews with the best
service possible under restricted operating conditions.
5. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES - Colorado Springs is a
noise sensitive area, especially to the N, NE, and NW. Due to the
number of complaints received, the Director of Aviation for
Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS), FAA and Peterson Airfield
(KCOS) Management have instituted these specific procedures:
a. Use Rwy 17L-35R for ALL afterburner take-offs.
b. No unrestricted afterburner climbs or high speed low
approaches utilizing afterburners.
c. Rwy 35L - Turbojet aircraft on departure will remain on
runway heading until at least 3 NM N of departure end.
d. Rwy 17R - Turbojet aircraft on approach will be
established on centerline at least 3 NM N of approach end. (This
includes the initial portion of 360 overhead).
e. Rwy 30 or 12 - Turbojet aircraft departures will not be
approved unless operationally necessary (C-21 exempt).
f. No turbojet training between 2200-0700 local.
g. Avoid overflying Peterson AFB (KCOS) military housing
area on downwind of Rwy 12-30.
h. Aircraft maintenance engine runs on military ramp are
prohibited from 0500-1400Z++ unless specific prior approval is
obtained from Airfield Management Operations.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-658)
6. MILITARY AIRCRAFT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES -
Aircraft are controlled by an FAA Control Tower that does not
pass military aircraft arrival, departure, or approach times to
Airfield Management Operations. Request all military aircraft with
VIP Code 6 or higher contact Peterson Airfield Management
Operations on Pilot to Dispatcher not later than 15 minutes out
or as soon as practical. Pass actual departure times to Airfield
Management Operations over Pilot to Dispatcher as well.
7. TRANSIENT AIRCREW INFORMATION -
a. Request all passenger carrying aircraft contact Airfield
Management Operations on Pilot to Dispatcher at least 30 minutes
out to coordinate load/unload requirements.