NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

for C-130 aircraft only. -95 start cart and -86 generator with
AC/DC power normally available.
4. Contact Torch Operations 20 minutes prior to landing.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
5. PHASE II BIRD ACTIVITY - Resident bird activity on the
airfield is generally low, however the airfield is located near the
Illinois river, which is a bird migration route. Phase II period is
October-March for migratory waterfowl transiting the airfield.
Contact Torch OPS for current Bird watch Condition.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-299)
Grissom ARB (KGUS), IN
1. CAUTION -
a. Power cables beneath Taxiway A run-up pad cause +/- 6°
magnetic deviation.
b. Large and heavy category aircraft should retard outboard
engines to idle after exiting the runway.
c. Coordinate with Airfield Operations Manager prior to
high power engine runs due to ramp and taxiway deterioration.
d. Bird Hazard Information - Due to increased bird activity
during spring and fall, BASH Phase II procedures are in effect for
May and July through October. Aircrews should follow their
command guidance during Phase II operations. Primary species are
dove, killdeer, sparrow, swallow and occasionally crow, geese, gull,
starling, and turkey. Birds congregate on the approach overrun of
each runway and in the grassy area adjacent to the runway. Bird
Watch Condition Codes are as follows:
(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard.
(2) MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
that represent an increased potential for strike. This condition
requires increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and
caution by aircrews.
(3) SEVERE - High bird population in 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.
(4) Aircrews can obtain current conditions from ATIS,
PTD and Tower. During MODERATE condition, aircrews should
restrict operations to take-off and landing. During SEVERE all
operations should cease.
e. MAMMAL ACTIVITY - Coyote/wild dog activity on or near
airfield year round. Extreme caution should be used when landing
or taking off during hours of darkness.
(434 DMS-AM/434 DMS-AM FIL 07-844)
2. SERVICE -
a. Recommend crew chiefs accompany KC/RC/C-135
aircraft due to limited maintenance support.
b. Aircraft Commander and Maintenance Chief must
register with Base Operations if remaining overnight.
UNITED STATES 3-95
c. JOAP processing not available weekends and holidays.
Request De-ice service for weekend not later that Friday 2100Z++.
Fleet service not available.
d. Ground transportation unavailable without prior
coordination.
e. Transient services 1200-0400Z++ daily. Fuel not available
on non-UTA weekends.
f. Limited transient parking available. Munitions support
not available.
g. Classified Materials - Base Operations has limited storage
for classified material up to secret. COMSEC and overnight
storage is available at the Command Post.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-249)
3. AIRFIELD -
a. 3’ high continuous barricade between Taxiway B and
Taxiway C parallel to and 171’ from Taxiway G centerline.
b. Old Hot Gun Area, S side of runway abeam Taxiway C, is
closed to all aircraft.
c. Imaginary Surface Penetrations:
(1) Trees penetrate the Approach/Departure Slope;
2100’ west of runway 05 threshold; 902’ MSL.
(2) Trees penetrate Transitional Surface; 117’ north of
runway 05 threshold; 925’ right of runway centerline; 854’ MSL.
(3) Trees penetrate Transitional Surface; 1775’ north of
runway 05 threshold; 925’ right of runway centerline; 845’ MSL.
(4) Trees penetrate Transitional Surface; 871’ north of
runway 05 threshold; 1021’ right of runway centerline; 880’ MSL.
(5) Trees penetrate Transitional Surface; 3500’ north of
runway 05 threshold; 1371’ left of runway centerline; 900’ MSL.
(6) ILS facilities penetrate Frangibility Zone; 1500’
southwest of runway 05 threshold, 157’ left of runway centerline.
(7) ILS facilities penetrate Frangibility Zone; 1750’ north
of runway 23 threshold, 100’ right of runway centerline.
d. Threshold light configurations - When the threshold and
runway edge lights are on, 10 bi-directional red/green lights will
come on, 5 on either side of runway. The remaining green
threshold lights will come on when the approach lights are on.
e. Distance remaining sign 11/1 N side Rwy 05 removed
permanently.
f. West engine run-up pad permanently closed.
g. Taxiway Bravo shoulders transverse grade exceeds the
maximum 1 1/2 inch allowance.
h. Non-standard taxi lines painted on transient ramp for
access to wide-bodied aircraft parking spots. Strict compliance to
Follow-Me and marshallers instructions are required.
i. Airfield mowing season May-October. Expect personnel
and equipment mowing within the runway primary surfaces daily,
Monday-Friday, 1200-2000Z++.
(434 DMS-ATMF/434 DMS-ATMF FIL 08-471)