NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

VHF 138.15. Controlling agencies will issue Bird Watch Condition
Codes and are defined under the following parameters:
a. LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield with
a low probability of hazard. No flight restrictions apply.
b. MODERATE - Bird activity near the active runway or other
specific location representing increased potential for strikes. Bird
Watch Condition (BWC) moderate requires increased vigilance by
all agencies and supervisors and caution by aircrews.
c. SEVERE - Bird activity on or immediately above the active
runway or other specific location representing high potential for
strikes. Supervisors and aircrews must thoroughly evaluate mission
need before conducting operations in and near the airport under
condition SEVERE.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-776)
Dobbins ARB (KMGE/KNCQ), GA
1. Aircraft requiring individual security prior notice required
DSN 625-4908. Passenger screening will be required in
accordance with MAJCOM directives prior to acceptance and
filing passenger manifest. Lockheed ramp area closed to all
transient aircraft. Transient aircraft requiring maintenance will be
recovered by home base. No fleet service available. No air freight
facilities. Contact 94 LG/LGT DSN 625-4850/4857 for cargo
assistance. Pilots of transient aircraft should plan on single
approach. Exception - when less than peak traffic. ATC may
approve multiple approaches. Taxiway A, S of Taxiway E is closed
to fixed wing aircraft. DD Form 2131, Passenger Manifest must
be completed in accordance with DoD 4500.9-R or aircraft
subject to delay.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-117)
2. NOISE ABATEMENT - High density of population areas
surrounding Dobbins ARB (KMGE/KNCQ) requires strictest use
of noise abatement procedures. Departing aircraft should make
use of maximum climb rate using safe procedures consistent with
the aircraft flight manual and following the IFR and VFR
controllers instructions to assigned altitude. Afterburner
equipped aircraft will terminate afterburner usage as soon as
possible after safely airborne. All departures will maintain runway
heading until reaching a minimum of 3000’ MSL.
3. DEPARTURES - Do not file outbound over RMG or LGC
VOR. These are INBOUND routes only.
4. DOBBINS ARB (KMGE/KNCQ) AND VICINITY -
a. Aircraft arriving and departing Dobbins ARB
(KMGE/KNCQ) should use extreme caution due to high density of
civil aircraft activity all quadrants.
b. Radar patterns for Rwy 11-29 transitions through areas of
extensive civil aviation activity at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK)
to the E and Cobb Co McCollum Fld (KRYY) to the N.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
5. BIRD WATCH CONDITIONS -
a. Dobbins ARB (KMGE/KNCQ) is in Phase I during all
months not designated as Phase II. Dobbins ARB (KMGE/KNCQ) is
in Phase II from 1 September-30 November due to increased
bird/wildlife activity at the base, the local Chattahoochee River
National Recreation Area located less than 3 NM E of the base, and
several lakes and rivers throughout the area. During the remainder
of the year (1 December to 31 August), the 94 OG/CC at Dobbins
ARB (KMGE/KNCQ) will implement BASH Phase II when an
increased bird population becomes prevalent for a period in
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excess of 3 days. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) window period
is from 1 hour prior to 1 hour after sunrise and sunset during Phase
II condition. Anticipate high concentrations throughout the year of
grackles, meadowlarks, crows, doves, starlings, and Canadian
geese. Base Operations is the declaring authority for Bird
Conditions. Monitor ATIS or contact Pilot to Dispatcher for current
Bird Watch Condition (BWC). Flight restrictions due to Bird Watch
Conditions apply to all aircraft operating at Dobbins ARB
(KMGE/KNCQ). Bird Watch Conditions are defined as follows:
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-275)
(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard. This condition remains in effect
unless elevated by Base Operations.
(2) MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
which represents an increased potential for strike. This condition
requires increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and
caution by aircrews. Restrictions to aircrews include:
(a) Initial takeoffs and final landing allowed only
when departure and arrival routes avoid identified bird activity.
(b) Local IFR/VFR traffic pattern activity ceases.
(c) Pilots will be particularly cognizant of bird activity
when on final approach and will initiate a go-around immediately,
if a bird strike is imminent.
(d) Limit formation flying to a minimum for mission
and training requirements.
(3) SEVERE - High bird population on or immediately
above the active runway or other specific location that represents
a high potential for strike. Supervisors and aircrews must
thoroughly evaluate mission needs before conducting operations
in areas under condition SEVERE. Restrictions to aircrews include:
(a) Takeoffs and landings will be prohibited without
94 OG/CC (or higher) approval.
(b) Traffic pattern. Only full-stop landings will be
permitted with approval. Formation takeoffs are prohibited. The
94 OG/CC and Airfield Management may consider diverting
aircraft, changing pattern altitude, etc., until the Bird Watch
Condition is downgraded.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-71)
b. Aircrews need to report all bird or animal activity on or in
vicinity of Dobbins ARB (KMGE/KNCQ) to Base Operations DSN
625-4903 or Pilot to Dispatcher.
6. AIRFIELD -
a. Rwy 11-29 overruns first 300’ paved, remaining 700’ loose
gravel.
b. Runway and taxiways not grooved.
c. Obstruction (hill) approximate height 20’, located S side
of Taxiway E between Taxiway P and K, 137’ from centerline of
Taxiway E.
d. Taxiway D limited to aircraft with wingspan no greater
than 176’. No C-5 or KC-10 operations without Chief of Airfield
Management (CAM) approval.
e. Taxiway F only 40’ wide restricted to use by Army Reserve
aircraft only.