NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

accommodate spraying when required. Transient aircraft
commanders must contact the Dover (KDOV) Command Post at
DSN 445-4201/4202, C302-677-4201/4202 for specific guidance
contained in the 436 Air Wing OPLAN 020-02 when transiting
Dover AFB (KDOV) and destined for one of these states.
(AAFSA/AAFSA FIL 04-310)
7. Due to construction and renovations to the base facilities
beginning 24 March 2008, on base quarters are extremely
limited. Estimated construction/renovation completion date is
September 2009. Advance reservations are recommended.
Contact reservations desk at DSN 445-5983, C302-677-5983.
(436 OSS-OSAA/436 OSS-OSAA FIL 07-833)
Duke Fld (KEGI), FL
1. CAUTION -
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-402)
a. BASH PHASE I - January-February and July-August not
designated as Phase II. Wildlife activity is generally LOW during
these periods with the primary threat resulting from occasional
concentrations of cattle egrets, sand pipers, doves, and deer on
and around the airfield.
b. BASH PHASE II - In effect March-June and September-
December. Wildlife activity is increased during these periods due
to the migratory season. The primary threat during this period
consists of heavier concentrations of American Kestrels, doves,
robins, swallows with occasional flocks of gulls and pelicans
immediately on and or around the airfield. Expect short notice Bird
Watch Conditions MODERATE or SEVERE at anytime during these
periods.
c. Aircrews are encouraged to report to Base Operations, all
bird strikes and bird sightings that pose a probable hazard to
flying. Contact Base Operations, or Command Post for current Bird
Watch Condition.
NOTE: Turkey and black vultures are large soaring birds and are
present year round during daylight hours. They become active
during mid-morning and remain aloft ranging in altitudes from
surface to 5000’ until late afternoon. Awareness of this threat
should remain in mind at all times while flying over the Eglin (KVPS)
Range Complex with extreme caution being applied while on final
to landing Rwy 19 and 12 at Eglin (KVPS) and Rwy 18 at Duke Fld
(KEGI).
(46 OSS-OSAO/46 OSS-OSAO FIL 07-863)
2. CAUTION - Aircraft taxiing S or N on Taxiway A (parallel
taxiway) use caution for parked C130’s. Existing wingtip
clearance is less than 50’. Aircraft larger than C130 expect
progressive-taxi and/or back-taxi to exit runway at Taxiway C.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3. Assault Landing Zone (ALZ) - Extensive ALZ/NVD training in
effect Monday-Friday. 180° turns on ALZ are not authorized.
Turns will be made using the taxiways or overrun surfaces. Duke
Fld (KEGI) ALZ markings are non-standard with AFI 13-217 and
are approved for use by 919 SOW and 16 SOW aircraft only.
Waiver to AFI 13-217 and PPR is required for use of Duke Fld
(KEGI) ALZ for units not assigned to 919 SOW or 16 SOW. Units
will coordinate their request for the ALZ and receive an ALZ
procedures briefing prior to its use from 919 SOW/DOO, DSN
875-6550/6552/6553, C850-883-6550/6552/6553. All ALZ
operations will be conducted in VFR conditions.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-47)
4. CAUTION - Weather observing limitations include the most
distant visibility marker in any quadrant is 3 miles due to tree line.
UNITED STATES 3-81
The SW-NW quadrant is restricted to 1 mile, due to main base
structures. Nighttime viewing of the sky for cloud cover is
severely restricted due to base lighting.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-120)
Duluth Intl (KDLH), MN
1. ANG – Transient Aircraft service only during ANG duty
hours for OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY with a PPR (DSN 825-7370).
Fuel is also available at the FOB without a PPR. Contact Monaco
Air at C218-727-2911. Transient aircraft with PPR should contact
Bulldog OPS on UHF 288.9/VHF 139.9 15 minutes out. De-icing
available at FOB only. No hangar space or billeting available at
the ANG.
2. Local Terrain. Local terrain features in the Duluth area are
consistent with no natural elevations exceeding 1000' above the
airfield. When landing Runway 27 during high wind conditions,
pilots should expect high sink rates and turbulence due to wind
shear, terrain, and a vortex effect caused by the alert hangar and
civilian terminal. The sharply rising terrain causes a deceptive
approach, which could result in a dragged-in final. Minimum safe
altitude is 3100’ MSL. Emergency safe altitude is 4100’ MSL.
3. Obstructions. Numerous TV towers, elevation 2049’ MSL are
located 5 miles southeast of Duluth Intl (KDLH). These towers are
a hazard if the Duluth VORTAC (DLH)(CH 73) is mistakenly
selected for the Lakeside TACAN (LKI)(CH 11) approach to
Runway 27. A 240’ AGL microwave tower is located
approximately 2.5 miles from the approach end of Runway 27 on
a magnetic bearing of 120 degrees.
4. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA). There are numerous
uncontrolled civilian airports within a 15 NM radius of Duluth Intl
(KDLH). Light aircraft operate from numerous small lakes within
the vicinity during the winter and summer. Duluth tower vectors
light aircraft at 3000' MSL (overhead traffic pattern altitude)
within the airport traffic area. Special care should be used to
avoid “Cirrus Test Aircraft” which operate in 3 distinct test areas:
the North, East, and West areas which run from the airport to
approximately 25 miles out at altitudes of 4000'-7000’ MSL.
Cirrus Aircraft are operating VFR and will be squawking Mode 3.
Pilots should use visual lookout and RADAR when departing and
arriving into the Duluth Intl (KDLH) to help avoid Cirrus Test
Aircraft.
5. BASH: The annual hawk migration occurs from 1 September
through 31 October. The majority of activity is centered around
“Hawk Ridge” located 1 mile east of the Runway 27 outer marker.
The largest concentration of birds is found on VMC days with
northwest winds, fair weather cumulus clouds, and associated
thermals. During this period, discontinue all practice instrument
approaches to Runway 27. Turn initial at no more than 3 DME
from Lakeside TACAN (LKI). Due to high waterfowl activity in the
Beaver MOA, the minimum altitude south of N47°50.0' is 5000'
AGL from March through May and from September through
October. This line is approximated by the East/West line through
Northhome, or 20 DME north of the southern bullseye (N47°30.0'
W94°00.0'). Additional restrictions may be imposed based on
intelligence data gained from migratory waterfowl agencies.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-1044)
Dyess AFB (KDYS), TX
1. Collision potential to transit air operations in the vicinity of
Dyess AFB (KDYS). Intensive training and formation flight in the
immediate vicinity. Personnel and equipment drops W of the
runway. Assault operations of C-130 aircraft W of main runway.
Due to traffic density and complexity of patterns, it is important