NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard.
(2) MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
which represent an increased potential for strike. This condition
requires increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and
caution by aircrews.
(3) SEVERE - High bird population on or immediately
above the active runway or other specific location that represents
a high potential for strike. Airfield flying operations will be
suspended until airfield management personnel disperses the
birds and downgrades the condition.
b. Extensive uncontrolled VFR traffic all altitudes within 20
NM of Patrick AFB (KCOF).
c. Rwy 11-29 has both standard and assault landing zone
markings.
d. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE - All aircraft large or heavier are
prohibited from overflying Merrit Island below 2000’ MSL.
e. IFR circling not authorized Runway 11.
(45 OSS-OSAB/45 OSS-OSAB FIL 08-048)
2. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING - Drag-chute
exchange/repack not available. Intermediate maintenance
extremely limited. Demineralized water available, 24 hours prior
notice required, contact PANAM World Services DSN 467-5485,
C407-853-5485. Transient aircraft expect up to 4 hours servicing
delays.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS - Ceiling and visibility: expect
conditions over the Banana River to be lower than those reported
for the airfield. All transient aircrews remaining overnight will
complete a Base Operations Remain Overnight form prior to
departing the flight area. COMSEC documents are not available
for issue. Overnight storage is available at the Patrick (KCOF)
Consolidated Command Post. All inbound aircraft contact Base
Operations Pilot to Dispatcher 30 minutes out for load/parking or
other services as required. Base Operations hours are 1300-
1500Z++ daily. METRO 344.6 not available surface to 100’ within
5 NM radius of COF. (Aircraft Operations) Pre-engine run/taxi
clearance; all aircraft must report to Base Operations dispatch
counter prior to going to their aircraft. Ground engine run
maintenance must also be reported to Base Operations prior to
maintenance beginning. The airfield will be closed 1300-0500Z++
4 July and Thanksgiving day; 2300Z++ 24 December-0500Z++ 26
December; 2300Z++ 31 December-0500Z++ 2 January.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-033)
4. PASSENGER/AIR FREIGHT SERVICES - Air
freight/passenger service is available between the hours of 1130-
2015Z++ weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday. Minimum of 48
hours prior coordination required for other than published
operating hours DSN 854-5631/7211. Mobile boarding staircase
capability is limited and available only for passenger carrying
aircraft.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-763)
5. TRANSPORTATION - Aircrews transportation on base 1300-
2300Z++ Monday through Friday; unavailable Saturday, Sunday
and holidays.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-857)
6. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES -
UNITED STATES 3-127
a. Pilots will climb runway heading to appropriate altitude as
rapidly as possible consistent with safety of flight and flight manual
procedures.
b. DEPARTURES -
(1) RWY 20 - 2.5 DME, if turning E of the extended
runway centerline.
(2) RWY 02 - 2.5 DME, if turning W of the extended
runway centerline.
(3) The above procedures do not apply to helicopters
or light fixed wing aircraft.
(4) RESTRICTIONS - Transient aircraft are restricted to
one full stop landing between 0300Z++ and 0400Z++.
Maintenance ground engine runs above idle are prohibited from
0330-1100Z++ unless approved by the Airfield Manager.
c. CLOSED PATTERN DEPARTURES -
(1) RWY 20 - 2.5 DME turn left heading 060° to
downwind.
(2) RWY 02 - Begin base turn at 2.5 DME.
7. JUDY DROP ZONE OPERATIONS - To obtain the most
current survey, consult the Assault Zone Survey Repository Fax
on Demand System. Crews are responsible for verifying current
CHUM altitudes and restrictions on all charts used in flight.
Contact the 920 th Current Operations at DSN 854-1167 to get
Drop Zone status and deconflict with other users. Contact Patrick
AFB (KCOF) Base Operations DSN 854-2222 to coordinate run-in
direction, drop times and ask for update on seasonal bird activity.
Contact Patrick (KCOF) Tower 133.75 or 348.4 no later than 10
NM from Drop Zone. No pyrotechnics will be dropped at Judy
Drop Zone. Aggressively clear for VFR Traffic on the Banana
River. Stay clear of Melbourn (KMLB) Class D Airspace 4.3 NM S
of Drop Zone. Avoid flying over any part of Merritt Island. If
unable to avoid overflight, ensure at least 2000’ AGL clearance.
Notify tower 5 minutes and 1 minute prior to personnel drop and
when jumpers are in the air. Notify tower when drop operations
are complete.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
8. Units deploying to Patrick AFB (KCOF) will submit
completed AF Form 813, Request for Environmental Impact
Analysis 60 days in advance. Contact 45 CES/CEV DSN 854-9259
or fax 854-5965 for further assistance. AF Form 813’s will be
completed in accordance with 32 CFR 989. Environmental Impact
Analysis Process, reviewed and approved by 45 CES/CEV prior to
exercise/training.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-73)
Patuxent River NAS (KNHK), MD
1. Extensive high performance aircraft research, development,
test and engineering activities are conducted in the Patuxent
(KNHK) restricted areas. It is required that all users be familiar
with the provisions of NASPAXRIVINST 3710.5 (series). This
publication can be obtained electronically at
https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil under Libraries and Research. A
MYNAVAIR account must be established to use this site. See
MARYLAND FLIGHT HAZARDS Section.
2. HELICOPTER OPERATIONS - NAS Patuxent River (KNHK)
utilizes three separate Helicopter Operating Areas, (West, South,
and East Helo Operating Areas). Extensive rotorcraft flights are
conducted within the boundaries of these areas.