NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

Radar Service. Noise abatement procedures in effect. High
altitude IFR aircraft request and expect published jet penetration.
La Porte Municipal (T41), Rwy 22, 5 NM NE can be mistaken for
Ellington Fld (KEFD), Rwy 22.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-573)
2. BASH Phase I and Phase II. Historical documentation of
heaviest bird activity is normally associated with the winter
migratory season. Expect periods of significantly increased local
bird activity during BASH Phase II.
a. BASH Phase I - 1 March-31 October.
b. BASH Phase II - 1 November-28 February.
(147 FW-XP/147 FW-XP FIL 08-051)
Ellsworth AFB (KRCA), SD
1. CAUTION -
a. Numerous large aircraft in vicinity of final approach fix
Rwy 31. Minimum climb rate exceeds 200 (FPM), refer to Standard
Instrument Departure (SID) climb criteria. C-135 aircraft take-off
GWT limited to high pressure altitude and rising terrain obstacle
clearance for Rwy 31. Uncontrolled vehicular traffic on ramps and
taxiways. Radio blind spot at the turn from Taxiway A to the
approach end of Rwy 13. Use caution on approach to landing; light
colored surface does not contrast with surface terrain and is a
significant hazard in snow conditions. Oversize tiedown/ground
points on TA ramp.
b. BIRD HAZARD - High number of feeding waterfowl
feeding flights surface to 2000’ AGL during dawn/dusk periods
from September-October. High number of migratory flights
surface to 5000’ AGL during the night from August-November and
March-May. Deer hazard exists on airfield.
c. REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE - Pilots use caution
while landing on the Rwy 13-31 touchdowns when pavement is
saturated by rainfall. Pilots should expect reduced braking
performance in the 13-31 touchdown areas where water is ponded
and the surface appears glassy.
d. CAUTION - The Pride Hangar is located just N of the base
weather station. The height and size of the hangar blocks almost
20% of the horizon and hinders observation of thunderstorms and
other convective clouds. From the observation point, weather
technicians are unable to see the touchdown zone of both
runways. The S end wind sensor typically reads 10-15 knots lower
than the N end during strong N wind events.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-887)
2. No hangar storage. No drag chutes available. No A-GEAR.
Extreme magnetic disturbance on run-up pad for Rwy 31. SOAP
service is not available.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-194)
3. Aircraft will hold short of the instrument hold line for Rwy 31
when reported weather is less than ceiling 1500’ and/or visibility
3 SM. When weather is reported above 1500’ ceiling and/or 3 SM
visibility, aircraft flying an ILS approach must be alert to possible
glide slope interference from aircraft parked on the hammerhead
for Rwy 31 (parked within the ILS critical zone). In VFR
conditions, all normal visual cues should be used to back up ILS
approach, particularly at night.
4. Aircraft should not fly within 5 NM of Devils Tower National
Monument.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
UNITED STATES 3-87
5. All aircraft maintain at or above 7700’ and 2640’ horizontal
separation in the immediate vicinity of Mt. Rushmore.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-887)
6. CUSTOMS is available for 28 BW and military support
aircraft only. Ellsworth AFB (KRCA) is effectively closed to
receiving international flights with civilian aircrews and/or
personnel.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-33)
7. Ellsworth AFB (KRCA) Class D airspace. That airspace
extending upward from the surface to and including 5,800' MSL
and within 5.9 mile radius of Ellsworth AFB (KRCA) to Rapid City
Regional (KRAP) 4.4 mile radius, excluding that airspace south of
a line between the intersection of the Ellsworth AFB (KRCA) 4.7
mile radius and the Rapid City Regional (KRAP) 4.4 mile radius.
This Class D airspace is effective during the specific dates and
times established in the IFR Supplement and Airport Facility
Directory.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-422)
Elmendorf AFB (PAED/EDF), AK
1. RESTRICTIONS -
a. PPR for all aircraft except non-explosive laden AMC
channel missions and AIREVAC. PPR NRS will be provided between
24 hours and 5 days prior to arrival. Contact base operations DSN
317-552-2107/1202 or C907-552-2107/1202.
(1) Aircraft with Distinguished Visitor Code 6 or higher
and aircraft filing Elmendorf (PAED/EDF) as a weather alternate
are exempt.
(2) AMC flight must have cargo pre-approved through
732 AMS/ATOC at DSN 317-552-2104.
(3 OSS-OSAM/3 OSS-OSAM FIL 08-410)
(3) Non-AMC aircraft must fax a breakdown of the
explosives to Base Operations at DSN 317-552-9333 before the
PPR can be approved. Expect up to an hour delay for approval.
The explosive breakdown must be for each piece and as a
minimum must include:
(a) Nomenclature
(b) Class/Division/Compatibility Group (include
Inhibited Building Distance (IBD) for all 1.2).
(c) Net Explosive Weight (NEW).
(d) National Stock Number (NSN).
(4) Cope Thunder (CT) season 1 January-31 July. Non-
CT hours of operations 1630-2430Z++ weekdays except Wing
down days and Federal holidays. Transient aircraft/units flying
local sorties during non-CT must plan arrival/departure within
normal CT duty hours. Exceptions extremely limited and require
prior coordination thru DSN 317-552-1871.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 97-75)
b. Heavy aircraft expect Rwy 06 departure. If unable to
comply, must coordinate with Base Operations prior to engine
start.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-96)
c. Taxiways closed to aircraft with wingspan exceeding 135’.
(References are given in accordance with airfield diagram
published in Alaska Terminal):