NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

ut are required to obtain a PPR number for
tracking/notifications. Plan to land, re-service and depart during
airfield published operating hours. Ramp limitations may cause
servicing delays and unexpected remaining overnight for aircraft
landing after 0300Z. Fleet Service (Military or Civilian contract) is
not available. Transient aircraft will not be issued PPR to fly local
sorties from Luke AFB (KLUF) without approval from the 56
OG/CC. Due to Transient Alert manning, flights of 5 or more
must be separated in flights of 4 or less, arriving 15 minutes
apart. No approaches will be allowed during heavy student flying.
Space available passenger service is not available, aircrews
releasing seats must manifest passengers.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3. Luke AFB (KLUF) is physically located in the Pacific
Migratory Flyway, however, as there is little standing water on
the airfield, migratory waterfowl are rarely seen on the base in
great quantities. Geese and various other large birds frequent
off-base ditches, irrigation fields, and a pond at an adjacent golf
course. The local area is apparently a major flyway for raptors and
small songbirds. Assessment of bird strikes at Luke AFB (KLUF)
indicate morning doves are a significant hazard in the spring and
summer, and horned larks, raptors, and blackbirds are a
significant hazard in the winter. Historically, approximately 90% of
confirmed bird strikes occur during the day. Heavy migratory bird
activity during BASH Phase II April-May (spring migration) and
August-October (fall migration) due to high concentrations of
doves. Periods may pose a significant hazard to aircraft. Report
all bird or animal strikes on or in the vicinity to airfield
management at DSN 896-7131 or Luke PTD. BASH Phase I - All
dates not designated as Phase II.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-33)
MacDill AFB (KMCF), FL
1. CAUTION - BIRD HAZARD INFORMATION - Concentration
of birds on and around airport. Anticipate concentrations of
water fowl, large and small birds below 1000’ within 5 NM of the
base. Birds commonly observed traversing approach end of Rwy
04. Increased migratory bird activity, including a large population
of turkey vultures, can be expected during Phase II condition.
MacDill AFB (KMCF) Phase II period is from 1 November - 28
February. From 15 May -30 September expect Bird Condition
MODERATE immediately following heavy rain. In order to
minimize the risk of bird strikes, request all air traffic transitioning
MacDill AFB (KMCF) adhere to the following: Contact MacDill
AFB (KMCF) Base Operations (372.2) or Command Post (134.1
311.0) to obtain bird condition status while enroute, before
descent into MacDill AFB (KMCF). If aircrews require further
information, contact MacDill (KMCF) Tower (123.7 294.7).
Additionally, MacDill (KMCF) ATIS (133.825 270.1) has the current
bird status conditions. Upon entering MacDill's (KMCF) airspace
aircrews should solicit MacDill (KMCF) Tower for current bird
condition. Bird status conditions are as follows. Peak bird activity
usually begins 1 hour prior to sunrise or sunset and ends 1 hour
after sunrise or sunset. However the bird strike potential is
always prevalent. Aircrews are advised to plan accordingly and
be prepared to hold at the Initial Approach Fix when the bird
condition does not allow for a safe margin of recovery into
MacDill AFB (KMCF). This will allow BASH teams to disperse birds
from the airfield. Controlling agencies will issue Bird Watch
Condition Codes as follows:
a. LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield with
a low probability of hazard. No flight restrictions apply.
b. MODERATE - Concentrations of 5 to 15 large birds or 15
to 30 small birds observed on location that represent a probable
hazard to safe flying operations. Flight restrictions require
increased vigilance by all agencies and extra caution by aircrews.
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Initial takeoffs and landing allowed only when departure and arrival
routes avoid identified bird activity. Local VFR/IFR traffic pattern
ceases.
c. SEVERE - Heavy concentrations of birds (more than 15
large or 30 small birds) on or above the runway, taxiways, infield
areas, and departure or arrival routes. Flight restrictions require
total vigilance by all agencies and EXTREME caution by aircrews.
Takeoffs and landings are prohibited without 6 OG/CC (or higher)
approval.
d. BIRD WATCH ALERT - Weather, time of day and seasonal
conditions are such as to expect an influx of birds onto the airfield,
or birds are present in such numbers to constitute a bird hazard to
aircraft outside of BASH Area A. For example, an approaching
weather frontal system may promote an increase in bird activity, or
a small number of birds are noticed crossing the active runway
every 10 minutes, or birds are near the bird bath and dispersal
efforts are going on. BIRDWATCH Alert Condition will include the
location of bird activity to increase aircrew awareness during
engine start and taxi.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-795)
2. LIGHTNING WARNINGS - When the MacDill (KMCF)
weather station broadcasts a lightning warning for lightning
within 5 NM of the airfield, the following procedures apply: Ramp
closed for services. Arriving aircraft will be allowed to land. All
aircraft will be held short of the parking ramp. Crew and
passengers will remain on board the aircraft until the lightning
warning is cancelled. No ground or maintenance support is
available during the warning. Aircraft armed/loaded with
hot/hazardous cargo may elect to disembark the
crew/passengers at the discretion of the aircraft commander if
remaining on the aircraft creates a greater danger to personnel.
Ground support will respond to transport the crew/passengers to
shelter. Ground support will not vacate the transportation
vehicle. No other ground/maintenance support will be provided.
Departing aircraft, given that the crew is already on board and no
further ground support is required, shall be allowed to taxi and
depart at their discretion. All personnel, including civilians,
contractors and transient/deployed personnel, must seek shelter
in a vehicle, aircraft or structure immediately after notification
until the lightning warning has expired.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-437)
3. MISCELLANEOUS - For VFR approach to Rwy 22 keep entry
leg over water. Request landing lights be turned on during all
approaches and landings. No local or round-robin flights
permitted by transient aircraft. Helicopter landing at MacDill AFB
(KMCF) use caution, uncontrolled vehicles. Denote Codes 7 and
above in Remarks Section of DD175 whether visiting 6 AMW, US
Special Operations Command or US Central Command. 48 hour
advance notice required for flight of 3 or more aircraft. Aircraft
requiring demineralized water service must provide 24 hours
advance notice. Base Operations does not provide COMSEC
materials for issue. Classified overnight storage is available at 6th
AMW Command Post.
4. AFTERBURNER/NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES -
Fighter Aircraft: Between sunset and sunrise: No afterburner
takeoffs without 6 OG/CC approval. Request Runway 22
departure/Runway 04 arrival (over water) unless winds, air traffic
volume or operational requirements dictate. Daytime: If
safety/performance dictates use of afterburner for takeoff,
terminate afterburner at 300 Kts (360 Kts for B-1B) or at the
departure end of runway, whichever comes last. At that point,
immediately begin turn to comply with ATC instructions. Flight
leads must not delay the turn nor will wingman drop low or turn
early to expedite join-up. Afterburner should not be used for
closed patterns, pattern reentry, go-arounds, etc. For fighter