NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-76 UNITED STATES
a. Runway Supervisory Area Practice Areas - The T37 RSU
practice area includes all airspace from the surface up to and
including 3500’ MSL within 7 DME of CBM VORTAC SW of the
extended runway centerlines of Rwy 13R-31L. The T38 RSU
practice area includes all airspace from the surface up to and
including 3500’ MSL within 10 DME of CBM VORTAC NE of the
extended runway centerlines of Rwy 13L-31R.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-38)
b. On final approach, transient aircraft will remain aligned
with Rwy 13C-31C to avoid T37 VFR traffic landing Rwy 13R-31L at
1200’ and T38 VFR traffic landing Rwy 13L-31R at 1700’. All
departures not on a Departure Procedure expect departure
restriction of fly runway heading until 10 DME or until leaving 4000’
MSL.
c. During VMC, departing aircraft must remain at/below
700’ until field boundary to ensure separation from the Runway
Supervisory Unit (RSU) traffic pattern. Departing VFR aircraft
contact Clearance Delivery for Class C Airspace climb- out
instructions prior to taxi.
3. BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH):
a. Phase I - Columbus AFB (KCBM) operates under Phase I
from May-August. Bird activity is generally light during this period
of the year. The primary threat during this period consists of
occasional soaring raptors located in all quadrants during the
midday time period.
b. Phase II - Columbus AFB (KCBM) operates under Phase II
from September-April. The airfield has the potential for dense
migratory bird activity continuously during this period due to its
close proximity to the Mississippi Migratory Flyway. In addition,
the potential exists for waterfowl feeding flights from the surface
to 2000’ AGL during the dawn/dusk time period from October-
January.
c. Bird Watch Alert-Weather, time of day, and seasonal
conditions, make an influx of birds onto the airfield likely.
Columbus AFB (KCBM) operates in a bird watch alert status during
airfield grass mowing operations and daily from a period of 1 hour
before sunset until the airfield closes.
4. BIRD WATCH CONDITION CODES:
a. SEVERE - Bird activity on or immediately above the active
runway or other specific location representing high potential for
strikes.
b. MODERATE - Bird activity near the active runway or other
specific location representing increased potential for strikes.
c. LOW - Bird activity on or around the airfield representing
low potential for strikes.
5. HELICOPTER PROCEDURES -
a. ARRIVALS - Due to the large volume of traffic at
Columbus AFB (KCBM), helicopters arriving IFR can expect an ILS
Rwy 13C-31C approach. However, an extensive delay may be
encountered. To expedite landing, IFR and VFR helicopters are
advised to use VFR entry procedures when VMC exists. Contact
Columbus (KCBM) Approach Control at least 20 NM from
Columbus AFB (KCBM) and request VFR entry procedures.
(1) Expect radar vectors or suggested heading to CBM
240R/11 DME (VFR entry point) and descend to 2000’ MSL. The
VFR point is a rectangular pond approximately 2 NM S of the
Bryan Foods plant located on the SE corner of the town of West
Point.
(2) When the VFR entry point is in sight, request
descent to 700’ MSL and contact Columbus (KCBM) Tower
(379.925/126.2) proceed inbound on CBM 240R to 4 DME
(Tombigbee River). Maintain VFR. At 4 DME or Tombigbee River,
advise tower of your position and enter a holding orbit. Remain
outside 4 DME or Tombigbee River until cleared to land by
tower. Use caution for numerous T-37 aircraft operating at 1200’
MSL.
b. GROUND OPERATIONS - Do not taxi over other than
prepared surfaces.
c. DEPARTURES -
(1) IFR - In accordance with IFR clearance.
(2) VFR - When instructed by Tower, depart outbound
on the Caledonia 240R at 700’ MSL. When directed, contact
Columbus (KCBM) Approach on 135.6/389.8, maintain 700’ MSL
until 11 DME or until cleared higher by ATC.
(3) Helicopters departing VFR or IFR can expect
extensive delays during student training.
(14 OSS/OSAB FIL 08-225)
6. JETTISON PROCEDURES - Request external stores jettison
permission and clear jettison area. Tower will notify RSU crews
and direct an approach parallel to the runway in the direction of
traffic at 700’ MSL. Jettison area is approximately 1000’ E of Rwy
13L-31R (CBM 010/1). Release the stores as to impact abeam
mid-field in open area. Inform tower of applicable Dash One
requirements.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
Creech AFB (KINS), NV
1. ALL AIRCRAFT -
a. All non-assigned aircraft (military/civilian) landing Creech
AFB (KINS), will require PPR (no exception). See IFR Supplement
for PPR requirements. Contact Base Operations DSN 384-0308,
C702-404-0308.
b. Contact Base Operations on 139.3 372.2 (Pilot to
Dispatcher) at least 30 minutes prior for any special request.
Aircraft carrying distinguished visitors contact Base Operations 15-
20 minutes prior to arrival with code and name of distinguished
visitor.
2. USAF weather forecast available Monday-Friday 0300Z,
1100Z, and 1900Z, 432 OSS/OSW CAFB, DSN 384-1243, not
available weekends and holidays. Transient aircrew weather
forecast available by contacting 25 OWS, Davis Monthan AFB
(KDMA) DSN 228-6598/6599 or C1-877-451-8637. ASOS
equipment is not augmented, DSN 682-0667.
(98 RANW-CSC ATD/98 RANW-CSC ATD FIL 07-363)
3. Fleet Service not available. Liquid Oxygen (LOX) servicing,
and limited Gaseous Oxygen (GOX) available. SOAP samples can
be taken. SOAP results will be taken to Nellis AFB (KLSV), or
given to the pilot. Creech AFB (KINS) has several tow bars; two
universal tow bars, one T-38/F-5, and one NT-4 helicopter tow
bar. Transient Alert operating hours will vary based on Nellis AFB
(KLSV) scheduled flight operations and PPR requests.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-517)