NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-98 UNITED STATES
c. Homestead ARB (KHST) bird behavior update:
(1) LAUGHING GULLS - Found May-August 1200-
1400Z++ and 2200-0030Z++, in the location of the ramps and
runway, flying parallel to the runway. They fly toward the landfill
in the morning and toward the Florida Keys in the evening.
(2) GRACKLES - Found all year around, 1200-1400Z++
and 2200-0030Z++, in the location of the ramps and runway.
They fly toward feeding areas in the morning and toward
roosting ground in the evening.
(3) CATTLE EGRETS - Found all year around, any time
of the day, in grassy areas near runway and ramps. They like to
follow the mower when grass is being cut.
(4) BARN SWALLOWS - Found August-September,
1330-1600Z++ and 1800-2200Z++, in the grassy areas near the
runway and ramps. They fly erratically looking for insects on
which to feed.
(5) TURKEY VULTURES - Found November-March,
1500-2030Z++, usually in any area around the airfield, surface to
3000’. They look for dead animals around farm lands. Commonly
located crossing the runway or towering above the approach and
departure ends of the runway.
(6) KILLDEER - Found all year around, migrating
population from December-March. They are usually located on
the asphalt portions of the ramp or runway. They are small birds
that are likely to congregate in flocks of 10 to 100 birds.
d. Questions may be directed to 482 OG/OSA DSN 791-
7020/7026/7072 or 482 FW/SE DSN 791-7354.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3. CAUTION - ATC view of Taxilane B is partially obscured by
sunshades on the 93 FS (MAKO) ramp.
(SSI-OSAA/SSI-OSAA FIL 08-262)
Hood AAF (Ft. Hood) (KHLR), TX
1. WEATHER/VISIBILITY OBSERVATION LIMITATIONS.
a. DAY LIMITATIONS. The following obstructions may
restrict the observer's ability to determine horizontal visibility and
cloud coverage: Several hangars and maintenance buildings from
1/16 to 3/16 NM N, a ridge ranging from 2 NM NE to 4 NM SE,
hangar buildings from 1/8 to 3/8 NM SE, two small hangars 1 NM
NW, a hill from 1 3/4 NM NW to 2 NM NNW, and a hill 1 NM N.
b. NIGHT LIMITATIONS. The glare from Killeen City lights
and medium and high intensity lights on Hood AAF (KHLR) may
occasionally limit the observer's ability to make accurate reports of
sky conditions. Both the night and day observation limitations are
documented in FHR 115-1.
(USAASA/USAASA)
Hunter AAF (KSVN), GA
1. FLEET SERVICE AVAILABLE. Contact Airfield Operations for
coordination. Extensive helicopter operations 24 hours a day
within 50 NM radius of airport. Limited ground support
equipment available. When more than one fixed-wing aircraft in
fuel pit, aircraft commander will insure prior to starting engines
that other aircraft are not in process of refueling. Foreign object
damage hazard concrete portion of apron. Pilots requiring
deer/wildlife runway sweep during hours of darkness must make
request to Hunter (KSVN) Tower or Base Operations 20 minutes
prior to landing or departure.
2. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES - Savannah is a noise
sensitive area, no overflight of the city of Savannah, below 1000’,
without authorization from appropriate ATC. Departing VFR
aircraft not using a Low Level Transition Route will expedite climb
to 1000’ for rotary wing and 1500’ for fixed wing. Arriving VFR
aircraft not using a Low Level Transition Route will not descend
below 1000’ for rotary wing and 1500’ for fixed wing until entry
into the traffic pattern. No multiple approaches authorized 0300-
1200Z++ Monday-Saturday; 0300-1800Z++ Sunday.
3. Numerous National Wildlife Refuges harboring endangered
species are located along the Savannah Coast. Avoid overflight of
these areas below 2000’.
4. RESTRICTION - Trees restrict visibility end Rwy 10 to 1/2
SM. Mound between main taxiway and runway restricts 1/3 of
Rwy 28. Trees restrict visibility NE to 1/8 SM, SE to 1/2 SM, SW
to 2 1/2 SM and NW to 1 SM.
(USAASA/USAASA)
Hurlburt Fld (KHRT), FL
1. Hurlburt Fld (KHRT) should not be used as an alternate or
divert base due to short notice airport closures.
2. CAUTION -
a. Extensive banner towing in VFR corridor 1.2 NM S of
runway.
b. Small arms range located 4000’ NW of runway, avoid
overflight below 700’ AMSL.
3. CAUTION - Hurlburt Fld (KHRT) is located on the fringe of
the Mississippi Flyway and the Atlantic Flyway. Additionally there
is evidence that many birds accumulate along the coast and move
through the area on a circum-gulf rather than a trans-gulf route.
Pelicans, ibis, swallows, hawks and herons use the circum-gulf
route. Fall migration is dispersed over several months, peak
periods usually follow cold fronts in September and October.
Land birds prefer migrating at 1000’-2000’, most Canadian geese
fly at approximately 2000’, shore birds and Snow geese usually fly
at 8000’-10,000’. A substantial hawk migration occurs in this area,
peak movements occur 24-48 hours following passage of cold
front with peak times 1400-1900Z++. Peak density for night
migrants occurs between 0100-0500Z++. Contact Hurlburt
(KHRT) Base Operations DSN 579-7806, C850-884-7806 fax
extension 5358, Command Post DSN 579-8100, C850-884-8100
for latest bird watch condition.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
4. PPR, TRANSIENT PARKING LIMITED. All transient aircraft
can expect extensive delays for maintenance due to limited
facilities. Aircrew personnel of cargo type aircraft are expected to
service their aircraft. Air freight is available with 48 hour prior
notice, contact ATOC DSN 579-5781/2, C850-884-5781/2.
Fighter installed munitions support limited to installation and
removal of impulse cartridges only. Aircraft exceeding weight
bearing capacity must secure waiver from airfield manager. Sea
breeze 6-8 Kt 1500-0000Z++ and associated Crestview line of
thunderstorms 5-20 NM N of HRT 1800-0000Z++ 15 April-14
September. Intermittent 80’ crane along the coastline W of the
extended centerline to the S. Fleet service not available.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-760)
5. CAUTION -