NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

Nellis AFB (KLSV), NV
1. Due to high density military and civilian air traffic in the Las
Vegas area, it is strongly recommended that IFR clearances to
Nellis AFB (KLSV) be retained as long as possible. Inbound VFR
aircraft should contact Nellis (KLSV) Approach Radar on listed
frequency for traffic advisories. Departure procedures will be
used by aircraft operating out of Nellis AFB (KLSV). Diverse
departures not authorized, use published departure procedure or
diverse vectoring area for obstacle avoidance. Aircraft unable to
comply with a departure procedure climb gradient must file the
appropriate departure procedure for their intended destination
and notify Clearance Delivery that they are unable to make the
departure procedure climb gradient and request a diverse
vectoring departure (requires a 300' per NM climb gradient).
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-142)
2. CAUTION - Very few night reference lights to N of field and
a dual runway illusion exists when landing at night during single
runway operations. Noise abatement procedures are mandatory
for all aircraft during visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
using Rwy 21L/R for takeoff, climb out, closed patterns, pattern
reentry, go-around, etc. All aircraft must expedite climb, in
accordance with flight manual, to an altitude window of 2500’-
3000’ MSL until turning out of traffic abeam the S end of the
Nellis AFB (KLSV) golf course. Fighter aircraft will terminate
afterburner not later than 300 knots (360 knots for B-1B aircraft)
and will immediately start a 60° banked right turn (safety of flight
permitting) abeam the S end of the golf course, to avoid
populated areas and expedite climb to 6000’ MSL. Aircraft shall
cross the LSV R-253 or LAS R-350 W between 5000’-6000’ MSL.
Aircraft shall also remain within 4 DME of LSV or not penetrate
the LAS 7.5 DME arc. Once N of Craig Road, resume the
departure procedure as directed. Afterburner may be reselected,
as required, once clear of populated areas. Aircraft unable to
comply with Nellis (KLSV) noise abatement procedures will advise
ATC prior to departure. Do not request straight ahead left turn
departure when utilizing Rwy 21L/R for departure. Expedite climb
to assigned altitude. Expect visual approach when Rwy 03 is
active and VFR conditions exist. Avoid overflight of Special
Activity Base 3 NM NE of Nellis (KLSV) and the revetment area
immediately SW of the departure end of Rwy 21R. No multiple
approaches during Large Force Exercise (LFE) Operations. Rwy
03R-21L normally provides better braking action than Rwy 03L-
21R when damp/wet. Due to foreign object damage problem 4
engine aircraft will taxi with outboard engine at idle or shutdown
if possible. Local flight not authorized for transient aircraft
without advance approval 57 OG/CC. All transient aircraft expect
arrival delays up to 30 minutes, remote parking and up to 1 hour
delay for maintenance, fueling, and departure during LFE launch
and recovery periods - check NOTAM for date/time.
Uncontrolled aircraft and vehicle movement on taxiways and
parking ramps. Limited hangar space for transient aircraft. No oil
truck available. Engine intake/exhaust covers not available. No
TACAN/IFF repair capability A37 aircraft. Aircrews service limited
both on and off base. Limited availability of demineralized water,
24 hours notice required. Taxiway F provides 83’ obstacle
clearance from the centerline to the edge of the restricted area
on the W. Aircraft with wingspan in excess of 116’ may require
wing walkers on Taxiway F. B-52's are restricted from using
Taxiway D between runways due to lack of wing tip wheel
clearance to PAPI. Rows 3-9 on the Red Flag parking ramp, the
SW end of runway pad and SW end of runway shack are located
in the graded portion of the clear zone.
3. Transient maintenance operates 1430-0630Z++. Limited
transient services available. Transient Alert contractor supports
local flying missions only after coordination with the Quality
Assurance Evaluator and the maintenance group Commander.
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The Transient Alert contractor is required to be paid additional
fees to support these special event missions, therefore, ample
justification is required. Moreover, the supported unit may be
asked to provide a reimbursement for services rendered. Further,
aircraft deploying to or staging from Nellis (KLSV) for the
purpose of flying sorties or conducting training with a squadron
assigned to Nellis (KLSV), with or without the necessary
maintenance support from their home base, are not considered
transient aircraft. The contractor is paid special event fees when
tasked to support these aircraft. Expect delays for maintenance,
fueling, and arrival/departure support. No transient arrival or
departure service after transient alert published operating hours.
All aircraft requesting servicing must arrive no later than
0600Z++. PPR numbers will be issued with a valid block time for
arrival. Arrivals outside a block time issued with a PPR number
must be approved by Airfield Management Operations (DSN
682-4600/4601, C702-652-4600) or PPR number will be canceled
on expiration of block time. PPR numbers are restricted to a total
of 4 aircraft from any 1 base on any given day and will be allowed
to remain overnight 1 night only. PPR numbers will be issued
1430-0630Z++ and not earlier than 7 days prior to scheduled
arrival. Request for additional aircraft from a base that has met
the maximum allowed (4) will be considered on a space available
basis, only 3 days prior to scheduled arrival. Deployment/LFE
aircraft contact Nellis (KLSV) Support Center, DSN 682-
2713/5250, C702-652-2713, 1430-0030Z++, Monday-Friday, for
PPR. In accordance with Nellis AFB (KLSV) Instruction 11-250,
units deploying must arrange to receive FLIP from home station.
Minimal support available from Nellis Base Operations.
(57 OSS-OSAA/57 OSS-OSAA FIL 07-773)
4. To reduce service and notification delays, request all
inbound aircraft call Pilot to Dispatcher 139.3 or 372.2 30 minutes
prior to landing. On contact provide updated ETA and service
requirements. Aircraft with VIP code 7 and above contact Airfield
Management Operations Pilot to Dispatcher when 100 NM out.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-793)
5. Hot cargo pad Net Explosives Weight (NEW) limits.
a. PRIMARY PAD - Class/Division (C/D) (12) 1.1 30,000
pounds NEW, C/D (12) 1.2 30,000 pounds NEW, C/D 1.3 30,000
pounds NEW, C/D 1.4 30,000 pounds NEW.
b. ALTERNATE PAD/BOMBER PAD - C/D (14) 1.1 19,700
pounds NEW, C/D (12) 1.2 19,700 pounds NEW, C/D 1.3 1000
pounds NEW, C/D 1.4 1000 pounds NEW.
(57 OSS-OSAA/57 OSS-OSAA FIL 07-773)
6. CAUTION -
a. Bird activity on the airfield is relatively low. Few migratory
birds frequent the area during the year, and most bird populations
consist of those indigenous species adapted to life here in the
desert. Bird Watch Conditions (BWC) changes will be issued by the
Supervisor of Flying (SOF) or Airfield Management Operations.
Aircrews can monitor ATIS or contact Base Operations, Tower or
Command Post to obtain current BWC. No comments on ATIS
when Bird Condition LOW. BWC Codes are as follows:
(1) LOW-Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard. Continue with normal operating
procedures.
(2) MODERATE-Concentrations of birds observable in
locations that represent a probable hazard to safe flying
operations. This condition requires increased vigilance by all
agencies and extreme caution by aircrews. Touch-and-go and low
approaches are minimized.