NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

Holloman AFB (KHMN), NM
1. CAUTION - Rwy 25 BAK-15 in raised position. When Rwy 16
in use, departure/landing will be toward raised BAK-15 on the
departure end of Rwy 16. When Rwy 34 in use, departure/landing
will be toward raised BAK-15 on the departure end of Rwy 34.
Non-emergency parachute jumping is conducted at Alamogordo-
White Sands Rgnl Airport (KALM), from surface to 14,000’ MSL,
on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Sailplane operations are
conducted at Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (KALM)
by airplane tow, occasionally in excess of 14,000’ MSL, on
Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Extensive jet training conducted
within 150 NM radius Monday-Friday. Transient aircraft restricted
to single approach full stop landing while training in progress.
Atmospheric balloon launches and unmarked balloon operations
on and in vicinity of airfield. Hang gliders operating up to 10,000’
vicinity HMN 055/08 between main N-S thoroughfare and ridge
line E. All aircraft will avoid overflight of the White Sands
National Monument Headquarters Area below 2000’ AGL;
located at HMN 204/06.
2. First 1500’ approach ends Rwy 16-34 extremely slippery
when wet. Missions involving 5 or more aircraft from same base,
C-130 or larger aircraft, large rotary wing, and those aircraft
(except Test Group) contemplating local sorties require prior
coordination with Airfield Manager, DSN 572-5410. C-5/E-4
restricted to take-off and landing on Rwy 04-22. Other heavy
aircraft (E-3, C-141, etc.) should expect to land/take-off Rwy 22.
Expect limited transient maintenance. Fleet service not available.
Air Terminal services (freight on/off load) are available only
between the hours of 1500-2300Z++ daily, except for
contingency and exercise airlift. All IFR aircraft use arrival
terminal feeder routes in instrument approach plates and expect
30 minute approach delays due to restricted airspace and
instrument training. Departure briefing required from Airfield
Management Operations prior to filing. VFR procedures in effect:
N and S between Alamogordo and El Paso via corridor within 2
NM W of railroad - Contact Holloman (KHMN) Approach 30 NM
out. E and N - Contact Holloman (KHMN) Approach 30 NM out.
W contact Albuquerque FSS (KABQ) for possible clearance across
R5107B. Foreign Nationals will require prior security coordination
and White Sands Missile Range approval to fly in R5107B,
Controlling Agency DSN 258-8000/8001. Classified material not
available at Base Operations. Contact 49 FW/CP for classified
storage DSN 572-7575, C575-572-7575. Airfield Management
Operations DSN 572-5411, C575-572-5411.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-864)
3. ARMY AVIATION - Limited refuel/parking available. Contact
Army Aviation DSN 349-1315. Numerous unmarked poles in area.
Rotary wing operations during daylight are conducted to the S
end of the ramp area. Clearance to land in the N area is not
clearance to land on Taxiway C.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-33)
4. BIRD WATCH CONDITION -
a. LOW - Normal level of small bird activity on and above the
airfield with a low probability of strike hazard to aircraft. This
includes the flight path corridors for the runway(s) in use.
b. MODERATE - Concentrations of birds in locations that
represent a probable bird strike hazard to safe flying conditions.
An example of this would be a flock of 15-35 small birds within the
airfield taxiways and runways, or flocks of ducks or geese near the
airfield in route to Lake Holloman. Traffic pattern: No formation
takeoffs, approaches or landings, no touch and go's, chase aircraft
must remain 200 feet above the bird concentration as determined
by the SOF, aircraft on low approaches must remain 200 feet
above bird concentration as determined by the SOF, 6000 feet
UNITED STATES 3-97
minimum spacing between landing aircraft, pilots remain vigilant
on final and initiate an immediate go-around if bird strike is
imminent. Ranges/Training Areas, change flight profile or altitudes
to avoid bird hazard. Low-level Routes, amend flight altitudes to
minimize bird hazard. Limit formation flying to a minimum for
mission/training requirements.
c. SEVERE - Heavy concentrations of birds on or
immediately above the active runway or other specific locations
that represent an immediate hazard to safe flying operations. An
example of this condition would be a concentrated flock of over 35
small birds or numerous migrating songbirds on or near the
runways, or a large flock of birds in the flight path. Traffic Pattern:
SOF approved full-stop landings only, no takeoffs or low
approaches, chase aircraft must remain 200 feet above bird
concentrations as determined by the SOF, 6000 feet spacing
between landing aircraft, SOF will consider: changing runways,
delaying takeoffs and landings, diverting aircraft, changing pattern
altitudes, notifying airfield management to disperse the birds,
updating ATIS, and informing airborne aircraft. Ranges/Training
Areas, specific areas and altitudes will be identified, flights using
the area will avoid the affected area. Low-level Routes, specific
routes or segments and altitudes will be specified, avoided, and if
necessary, closed.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-480)
Homestead ARB (KHST), FL
1. CAUTION - Do not overfly Turkey Point
Nuclear/Conventional Power Plant located at HST TACAN R-
134/4.5 DME nor the circular antenna farm located at R-195/7.5
DME. Limited ramp space available. Please call Base Operations
DSN 791-7516/7071 to obtain a PPR number prior to making any
plans to fly into Homestead ARB (KHST). Classified storage
available at Homestead (KHST) Command Post 24 hours,
transportation is available at Base Operations.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-26)
2. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Alert - Expect birds in
vicinity of runways, especially prevalent one hour before sunset
and one hour after sunrise. During the period 1 November
through 31 March, Homestead ARB (KHST) experiences an
increase in migratory bird activity. This is designated
Homestead's (KHST) BASH Phase II Period. In order to minimize
the risk of bird strikes, request all air traffic transitioning
Homestead ARB (KHST) adhere to the following:
a. Contact Homestead (KHST) Pilot to Dispatcher to obtain
Bird Watch Condition status while enroute, before descent into
Homestead ARB (KHST). If aircrews require further information,
contact Homestead (KHST) Tower.
b. Upon entering Homestead's (KHST) Airspace, aircrews
should solicit Homestead (KHST) Tower for current Bird Watch
Condition Code. 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
which 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 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.