NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

(1) Bird Watch Condition SEVERE. Heavy concentration
of birds on or immediately above the active runway or other
specific location that represents an immediate hazard to safe
flying operations. First Fighter Wing aircraft will not normally
conduct operations in an area declared SEVERE. The area
declared SEVERE shall be open only by specific pilot request and
after thorough evaluation of mission requirements. All aircraft
should delay departure, arrival or divert until the condition is
downgraded. If F-15 and F-22 landings are directed or must be
made, plan on full stop single ship landings. Non-first Fighter
Wing aircraft will be advised of the Bird Watch Condition and
asked to state their intentions.
(2) Bird Watch Condition MODERATE. Concentrations
of birds observable in locations which represent a probable
hazard to safe flying operations. This condition requires increased
vigilance by all agencies and extreme caution by aircrews. If
possible, departure paths should be planned to avoid bird
concentration areas and the necessity to conduct multiple
approaches should be thoroughly evaluated. F-15 and F-22
formation takeoffs, approaches, and landings are not authorized.
Non-first Fighter Wing aircraft will be advised of the Bird Watch
Condition and asked to state their intentions.
(3) Bird Watch Condition LOW. Normal bird activity on
and above the airfield with a LOW probability of hazard.
b. SPECIFIC HAZARDS IN THE LANGLEY AFB (KLFI) AREA
- Seagulls provide the largest threat to flight operations in the
airfield area. Several subfamilies are permanent residents of the
bay area and others pose a migratory hazard as well. Langley AFB
(KLFI) lies along a major migratory route and its open spaces
attract numerous species for rest and feeding. Large game fowl
transit the area seasonally and are particularly dangerous because
they fly at night, at altitudes below 10,000’ AGL. Much of this
activity is observable on radar. Migrating waterfowl are particularly
dangerous to flight safety due to the large numbers and generally
higher altitudes flown by waterfowl enroute to breeding and
wintering grounds during spring and fall. Huge flocks may stop
along the route awaiting favorable weather conditions to continue.
Migrating birds are most active from sunset through midnight,
with numbers decreasing in the early morning hours. October and
November are the most hazardous months. Prudent flight planning
can especially reduce the exposure to bird strikes from large birds
between mid-September and early December.
c. TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS - Langley AFB (KLFI) attracts a
wide number of terrestrial animals varying from rodents to deer.
Wildlife hazards include rodents, ground hogs, fox and deer. These
animals are attracted by various food sources found on Langley
(KLFI). The shelter provided by the forested areas and the
relatively undisturbed habitat offered by Langley AFB (KLFI) versus
the surrounding populated area is also attractive to wildlife.
Domesticated stray animals such as cats and dogs also pose a
threat to aircraft operations.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-091)
3. CAUTION - Fish spotter aircraft over the Chesapeake Bay
and adjacent coastal waters at or above 1500’ between 1 May
and 1 December.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
4. NOISE ABATEMENT - Large aircraft (C-5, KC-10, C-17,
C/KC135) are usually restricted to two practice approaches. Full
stop, taxi back and touch and go landing not authorized. All
transient aircraft avoid landing on the Bak-12.
(1 OSS-OSAA/1 OSS-OSAA FIL 07-771)
UNITED STATES 3-103
5. APPROACHES - Successive instrument approaches must be
coordinated with Norfolk Intl (KORF) Approach prior to handoff
Monday-Friday.
6. TRANSIENT SERVICES - Expect extensive fuel servicing
delays for all transients particularly large/heavy aircraft. Fighter
aircraft must carry extra drag chutes, no qualified personnel on
station. De-ice capabilities for large aircraft very limited. Fleet
service truck available, no qualified personnel on station. All
transient aircraft requiring fleet service must bring qualified
personnel to operate truck.
7. DV - Aircraft transporting DV (Code 7 and above) contact
Pilot-to-Dispatch with load message, block time, DV information
and requirements. Coordinate passenger movement to and from
Langley AFB (KLFI) with passenger terminal, 1100-2300Z++
Monday-Friday, DSN 574-4311/4698.
8. NOISE ABATEMENT - No engine start, takeoff or landings
prior to 1300Z++ on weekends and holidays. Additionally, all
landings will be to a full stop, except Aero Club may conduct
practice approaches.
9. HAZARDOUS CARGO - Shippers/Receivers of hazardous
materials by air are responsible for coordinating with 1
OSS/OSAA (DSN 574-2504) at least 12 hours prior to ensure
adequate isolated parking is available. The following information
is required; N.E.W. Example: N.E.W.=0.89 pounds. Class;
Class=A. DIV; DIV=1.1. Nomenclature; Nomenclature=C-4
explosives.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
10. CUSTOMS/AGRICULTURE/IMMIGRATION - Limited
support. All aircraft commanders will annotate the number of
people on board by category (military, civilian, dependents ...
foreign nationals: military, civilian, diplomatic) on their flight plans
prior to departure. This information must be forwarded to
Langley (KLFI) Base Operations.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-091)
Laughlin AFB (KDLF), TX
1. Extensive VFR student jet training conducted within 100 NM
radius of Laughlin AFB (KDLF), Monday-Friday through FL230.
Numerous instrument practice approaches within 15 NM
Rocksprings VORTAC, surface to 16,000’. Extensive VFR traffic
pattern practice within 7 NM Laughlin AFB Aux Nr 1 (KT70) (New)
to 3100’ (near Spofford). Expect extensive IFR departure delays
on Fridays. Aircraft C130 or larger may be restricted use due to
inadequate wing tip clearances. Parasailing area located 2400’ E
of Rwy 13L. Surface to 400’ AGL.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
2. Expect arrival delay during student flying periods. Practice
instrument approach and/or touch and go not authorized during
student training except as approved by Approach Control.
Expect radar vector for straight-in approach and full stop landing
to the center runway. Inbound within 100 NM Laughlin (KDLF),
cruising altitude below 7000’ or FL240 and above. Request all
transient aircraft arrive and depart Laughlin (KDLF) in accordance
with IFR, VFR requires prior coordination with Base Operations.
Aircraft desiring to fly to initial must coordinate in advance with
the Supervisor of Flying via Base Operations. During student
training, arrive at FL240 or above via DLF 301/54 or DLF 040/50
fixes. Expect enroute descent on DLF R-301 or R-040. Departures
via Standard Instrument Departure (SID) or Radar vectors to the
DLF 301/54 or DLF 031/45 fixes. VFR helicopter expect vectors
to DLF 173/05 for straight-in approach under tower clearance.
Maintain at or below 1600' to avoid T-6 Runway Supervisory Unit
(RSU) traffic pattern. No reciprocating maintenance or parts,