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training will be permitted under Bird Watch Condition SEVERE,
with the exceptions of approved higher headquarter directed
operational missions and in-flight emergencies. If necessity
dictates and after the aircraft commander has made a thorough
risk assessment of the bird condition, flight operations under Bird
Watch Condition SEVERE can be authorized by requesting
aircraft's unit OG/CC or higher authority. Take-offs under Bird
Watch Condition SEVERE will use aircraft specific noise
abatement climb procedures to lessen exposure to the bird strike
risk and recoveries will use a straight-in approach to a full stop
landing with all exterior aircraft lighting illuminated.
4. PHASE I AND PHASE II ACTIVITY
a. Phase I represents normal bird activity.
b. Phase II represents heavy bird activity, normally
associated with migratory season or weather phenomenon.
c. Keesler AFB (KBIX) may enter Phase II when tropical
storm force winds are forecasted for Keesler (KBIX). 12 hours prior
to the arrival of and up to 72 hours after tropical storm force winds,
aircrews should anticipate Phase II and Bird Watch Condition
SEVERE.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-12)
Key West NAS (KNQX), FL
1. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED (PPR) - All aircraft, other
than base-assigned aircraft or scheduled detachment aircraft,
shall obtain a PPR number at DSN 483-2769/2779, C305-293-
2769/2779 and Billeting DSN 483-4118/4117, C305-293-
4118/4117. Strict adherence to published field operating hours.
Transient parking and services limited. PPR can be scheduled 2
weeks prior to arrival, but no further in advance.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 27/03)
2. ATC Course Rules Brief, in accordance with NASKWINST
3120.1 Key West NAS (KNQX) Deployment Manual, is required
prior to conducting flight operations in the Key West (KNQX)
Local Flying Area. Contact ATC DSN 483-2183/2754 to schedule.
3. CAUTION - R2916, Cudjoe Key Tethered Aerostat Radar
System (TARS), as defined in FAA Order 7400.8 and AP/1A. Two
large helium filled balloon type devices operating continuously,
not necessarily simultaneously, up to 14,000’. Strobe lights are
located on balloons, however the tether is unmarked and nearly
impossible to see/locate. Located approximately NQX TAC R-
050/12.
4. CAUTION - Key West NAS (KNQX) Class D Airspace and
Key West Intl (KEYW) Class D Airspace, as defined in FAA Order
7400.9 and FAR Part 71, are adjacently located. Due care and
caution must be utilized so as not to encroach upon KEYW Class
D.
a. RWY 07 - Base leg shall be at or before the Boca Chica
Bridge.
b. RWY 25 - Departures shall turn left heading 180° at the
upwind numbers.
c. RWY 31 - Departures shall turn right heading 360° at the
upwind numbers.
d. RWY 21 - DAYTIME VMC use only due to excessive
vegetation.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0086/06)
5. CAUTION - Bird activities abound at KNQX due to its unique
location on the Florida Keys and its natural stop for the fall and
spring migration.
a. Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Reduction
Program point of contact is the KNQX Aviation Safety Officer DSN
483-3132.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0001/02)
b. Bird Hazard Condition (BHC) Reports shall be
disseminated via ATIS 277.2 during published field hours. KNQX
BHC are defined as follows:
(1) BHC Severe - Heavy (15 or more large or 30 or more
small) bird activity observed on or immediately above the active
runway, or other specific locations which may represent a hazard
to safe flying conditions.
(2) BHC Moderate - Moderate (5-15 large or 15-30
small) bird activity in the local flying vicinity that constitutes a
probable hazard to safe flying operations.
(3) BHC Low - Normal (sparse birds) activity on or
around the airfield.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0050/06)
c. Aircrew shall advise ATC of bird observations and
encounters. Bird/Animal strikes shall be reported to the KNQX
Aviation Safety Officer as per paragraph 5.a., and the KNQX ATC
Facility Watch Supervisor DSN 483-2770. Additionally, a
Bird/Animal Strike Report shall be completed and forwarded to
the KNQX Aviation Safety Officer.
6. Trumbo Point Helicopter Landing Zone - This is an unlit
helicopter landing area adjacent to the former seaplane hangar at
Trumbo Point. It is located inside KEYW Class D Airspace and is
not under the control of KNQX Tower. However, the following
procedures apply:
a. KNQX Base Operations shall be utilized as the main
coordinating agency for Trumbo Point LZ operations.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0001/02)
b. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED (PPR) - All aircraft, other
than base-assigned aircraft or scheduled detachment aircraft, shall
obtain a PPR number at DSN 483-2769/2779, C305-293-
2769/2779.
c. Contact KNQX Base Operations 15 minutes prior to
arrival on 338.0. Forward the following information - callsign, type
aircraft, persons on board and time on station.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0089/03)
d. Termination of operations shall be transmitted to KNQX
Base Operations 338.0.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0001/02)
7. Weather observations are performed continuously 24 hours
a day by a certified weather observer. Automated Surface
Observation System (ASOS) is supplementary only, and is not an
unmanned operation.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0011/02)
8. TAXIWAY OBSTRUCTION - Mangrove shrubs near the
edges of all taxiways. C130 and larger aircraft utilize caution
when taxiing due to unmarked/unlighted fences with
accompanying vegetation located 88' from Taxiway D, 115' from
Taxiway F, and 68' from taxiway centerlines. Caution-Standing