NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-108 UNITED STATES
type aircraft conducting night operations, fly one approach to full
stop unless approved by 6 OG/CC. High population density area
surrounding MacDill AFB (KMCF) requires strict use of noise
abatement procedures for arriving and departing aircraft. For
departure, use minimum power settings within limits of normal
safety practices. Runway 04 departure will turn right 080° at
departure end of runway. Afterburners will be terminated as soon
as possible after becoming safely airborne. Intersection or
formation takeoffs are not permitted unless aircraft are capable
of reaching 1000’ MSL before arriving at airfield boundary. Avoid
shoreline of St. Petersburg by 1.5 NM. VFR operation west of
MacDill AFB (KMCF) is not permitted. In event of In Flight
Emergency, remain east of MacDill (KMCF). Arriving aircraft will
not use afterburners except for emergencies; can expect radar
vectors for noise abatement, and may request direct routing to
expedite arrival.
5. TRAFFIC PATTERNS - Tactical jet overhead traffic pattern
1600’ MSL and 300 KIAS. For landing Rwy 04 fly from SE to 3 NM
initial for right overhead pattern. For Rwy 22 fly from E to 3 NM
initial for left overhead pattern. Avoid flying over base housing
area. Rectangular traffic pattern 1100’ MSL in Class D Airspace.
Stay between 1300’ and 1600’ when VFR in area over East Bay
between Peter O Knight (KTPF) 5 NM NE clockwise to Albert
Whitted (KSPG) 8 NM SW. CAUTION - Extreme mid-air collision
potential. Heavy civil traffic in the area 1100’ and below; 2100’
and above. Avoid flight below 1500’ over 4 adjacent airports,
Tampa (KTPA) and St. Petersburg (KPIE) housing area. Runway
lights at Peter O Knight (KTPF) 5 NM NE may be easily confused
with lights on Rwy 22 at MacDill (KMCF). No tie down facilities.
Retain deployed drag chute to parking ramp. SOAP not available.
(6 OSS-OSAA/6 OSS-OSAA FIL 07-383)
6. Radar departures are used at MacDill AFB (KMCF).
a. RWY 04 DEPARTURE - Fly runway heading, maintain
1100’ until departure end of runway. At departure end, turn right
to intercept MacDill (KMCF) R-080/heading 080°, maintain 1600’;
expect assigned altitude 10 minutes after departure.
b. RWY 22 DEPARTURE - Fly runway heading, maintain
1100’ until departure end of runway. At departure end turn left to
intercept the MacDill (KMCF) R-190/heading 190°, maintain 1600’,
expect assigned altitude 10 minutes after departure.
7. All wake turbulence Category H aircraft retard outboard
engines to idle after departing the runway. Set outboard engines
at idle to the maximum extent possible, while taxiing to runway.
8. FREIGHT and PASSENGER SERVICES - Air Freight and
Passenger Service Terminal operates from 1100-2300Z++
Monday through Friday. Personnel are on a standby schedule
during non-duty hours, weekends and holidays. Air Freight
and/or Passenger Service will meet all aircraft if services are
required. Cargo and passenger missions should be coordinated
with Air Freight and Passenger Service Superintendent at DSN
968-2614. MacDill AFB (KMCF) does not have an Air Terminal
(ATOC) or a Fleet Service Section.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
9. WEATHER INFORMATION - 28 OWS is the supporting
Weather Squadron for MacDill AFB (KMCF) and can be reached
at DSN 965-0939 thru 0943. Weather observation limitations are
due to hangars 2 and 3 obstructing the view to the NE and SE
from the official point of observation, which is approximately 1
NM from the center of the runway. The Combat Weather Team
has a cooperative weather watch agreement with MacDill ATC
(KMCF) wherein tower personnel are provided limited training in
weather observation. Workload and time permitting tower
personnel will report observed weather phenomena to Combat
Weather Team personnel. Lowest reportable ceiling and visibility
below 4 SM will be considered prevailing in case of difference
between tower and Combat Weather Team. The Combat
Weather Team operates 18 hours a day (1000-0400Z++).
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-623)
Mackall AAF (KHFF), NC
1. CAUTION - All aircraft contact Ground prior to engine start.
All wheeled rotary wing aircraft conduct ground taxi until
reaching taxiway or runway. VFR high density helicopter traffic
within 5 NM of airfield. Frequent static line, HALO and HAHO
operations within 3 NM radius of the airfield. Traffic pattern
altitude for fixed wing aircraft is 1250’ MSL, rotary wing aircraft
1000’ MSL. See FLIGHT HAZARDS, North Carolina, Fort Bragg
(KFBG).
2. Range briefing required prior to conducting air operations in
Fort Bragg R5311A, B, C. Orientation flights required before
conducting rotary wing aircraft operations within restricted area.
Contact Fort Bragg Range Control, DSN 239-1161/2170, C910-
432-1161/2170, 5 working days prior to mission(s) for briefing.
Pilots who have not received the required briefing/flight within
the last 12 months will be denied entry.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-19)
3. The Maximum on the Ground for large, fixed wing, cargo
aircraft is limited to no more than 2, depending on operational
activity at the airfield at one time. Rapid Refuel is available for
rotary wing aircraft 1310-0500Z++ Monday-Saturday. PPR (24
hours prior to need) for fixed wing refuel operations. PPR for
transient aircraft. Call Simmons (KFBG) Base Operations at DSN
236-7804/6420/1824 to obtain PPR for Mackall AAF (KHFF).
(USAASA/USAASA FIL 2005-15)
4. Tower operating hours are 1310-0500Z++ Monday-
Saturday, closed all Federal holidays. During tower closures, Fort
Bragg (KFBG) Range Control will provide Airfield Advisory
Service on Mackall (KHFF) tower frequency.
(USAASA/USAASA FIL 2005-15)
5. Airfield Fire and Crash Rescue Services available 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day. No Base Operations services available.
(USAASA/USAASA FIL 04-2)
6. No approved hazardous cargo area available; nearest
available is Pope AFB (KPOB). Minimum coordination of 5 hours
required for hazardous cargo operations. You must Contact Pope
Base Operations (KPOB), DSN 424-6508 or C910-394-6508 for
coordination.
7. No runway lighting available on Rwy 04-22.
(USAASA/USAASA FIL 02-21)
Malmstrom AFB Heliport (KGFA), MT
1. Runway closed to all fixed wing traffic. All transient fixed
wing traffic with Official Business at Malmstrom (KGFA) or in the
Great Falls area must land and depart from Great Falls
International Airport (KGTF). Rotary wing aircraft contact 40th
Helicopter Squadron at DSN 632-3250 for PPR and servicing
coordination. Limited transient maintenance, towing or hangar
space available for transient aircraft. Avoid overflight of the
Weapons Storage Area 1/4 NM NE approach end Runway 21 and
all base housing complexes. Contact Blade Operations for
landing, parking and any NOTAM information. Monitor 138.125
for local helicopter traffic. Phase II (the high bird potential hazard