NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-130 UNITED STATES
aircrew should contact the Portland ANGB Command Post for the
latest update to BWC status, or Portland Tower for real time bird
activity. Reported BWC at Portland Intl (KPDX) are defined as
follows:
(1) Bird Watch Condition LOW: Normal bird activity on
and above the airfield with low probability of hazard. Continue
with operations as normal.
(2) Bird Watch Condition 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 aircrew.
(3) Bird Watch Condition SEVERE: Heavy
concentrations of birds on or immediately above the active
runway or in locations that represent an immediate hazard to
flying operations. Aircrew must thoroughly evaluate mission need
before operating under reported severe conditions.
Portsmouth Intl at Pease (KPSM), NH
1. WILDLIFE / BIRD HAZARDS -
a. Phase I - Pease ANG operates under Phase I from
(January-February and June-August). Bird activity is generally light
during these periods. Year-round bird activity exists over the
Rochester, NH landfill, located 12 miles north of the airport (PSM
345/12 DME). The landfill lies directly under the RWY 16
VOR/DME final approach course. Seagulls have been known to
tower up to 4000' AGL over this site.
b. Phase II - Pease ANG Heavy bird activity (March-April and
September-October) normally associated with migratory seasons
(Example - Canadian Geese). During these periods local bird
activity significantly increases.
c. CAUTION - Wildlife may cross or be in the vicinity of the
runway (Example - turkeys, deer, foxes, coyotes).
2. CAUTION - Pilots be alert for aircraft operating VFR from
Hampton (7B3), Skyhaven (DAW), Littlebrook (3B4), and Cibor
(NH28) in the vicinity of Pease (KPSM). Intensive VFR civil aircraft
transiting coastal area April through October.
3. AIRCRAFT SERVICING - All large aircraft need to bring
ground support personnel.
4. NOISE ABATEMENT -
a. During taxi and ground operations, aircraft engines will
be operated at minimum power. Engine runups will be as short as
possible at the lowest power level practical and restricted to
mission essential operations. Transition in the Pease (KPSM) traffic
pattern is not allowed after 0200Z++.
b. After take-off, using safe procedures consistent with the
aircraft flight manual for your aircraft, and following the IFR and
VFR controllers instructions, climb as rapidly as possible to
assigned altitude. Afterburner equipped aircraft will terminate
afterburner usage as soon as possible after safely airborne.
c. All departures will maintain runway heading until reaching
a minimum of 1000’ AGL.
d. All aircraft will avoid overflight of the following areas:
(1) The city of Portsmouth located 2 NM E of the
airfield, below 2500’, unless executing an actual instrument
missed approach or when directed by ATC.
(2) The city of Durham located 5 NM NW of the airfield.
(3) The city of Dover located 7 NM NNW of the airfield.
(4) The Panaway Manor Housing Area located adjacent
to the airfield on the SE side.
(5) The PSM 230° radial at 4.5 DME
Randolph AFB (KRND), TX
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
1. CAUTION - High midair collision potential in the vicinity of
Randolph (KRND), particularly on final to Rwy 14L and 14R.
Numerous VFR aircraft cross the 14 finals along Interstate 35 at
5000’ and below, proceeding to and from San Antonio Intl
(KSAT). Strongly advise transient aircraft arrive/depart in
accordance with IFR. VFR arrivals/departures should contact San
Antonio (KSAT) Approach. Contact with San Antonio (KSAT)
Approach is mandatory prior to penetrating the San Antonio
(KSAT) Class C Airspace.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-118)
2. CAUTION - High density student jet training within 85 NM
of Randolph (KRND) in W, S, and E quadrants up to FL350, 1300-
2400Z++, Monday-Friday. Intensive VFR jet training within 15 NM
radius of Randolph (KRND) to 3600’ MSL (excluding the San
Antonio Intl (KSAT) Class C Airspace) and within 12 NM radius of
Randolph AFB Aux (KSEQ) at Seguin (A638) to 4000’ MSL. During
VMC, aircraft performing straight-in approach must use caution
for aircraft entering initial up to 7 NM from Randolph (KRND) at
2600’ on Rwy 14L-32R and 1800’ on Rwy 14R-32L.
3. CAUTION - A large bat cave exists approximately 11 NM
NW of Randolph (KRND) (near the extended centerline of Rwy
14L). Extensive bat activity occurs in the Randolph (KRND) vicinity
during periods of warm weather from 1 hour prior to sunset until
30 minutes after sunrise throughout the year, with the heaviest
activity occurring 1 April to 31 October. Bat procedures are in
effect during these dates or at any time designated by the 12
FTW Supervisor of Flying. During bat procedures, all T-38’s will
fly one overhead pattern (if open) to a full stop, no takeoffs are
authorized.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-118)
4. CAUTION - BAK-15's for approach end of Rwy 14L-32R and
Rwy 14R-32L are in down position and left in place at all times. To
activate a departure end barrier for Rwy 14L-32R transmit
"Randolph Barrier, Barrier, Barrier" on Randolph Tower 258.3 or
UHF Guard 243.0. To activate a departure end barrier for Rwy
14R-32L transmit "Hangover Barrier, Barrier, Barrier" on
Hangover Tower 291.1 or UHF Guard 243.0.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-100)
5. CAUTION - Separate control facilities for Rwy 14L-32R and
Rwy 14R-32L. During periods of student training, Hangover
Tower will normally control Rwy 14R-32L, Randolph (KRND)
Tower will normally control Rwy 14L-32R. When student training
is not in progress and on weekends, Randolph (KRND) Tower will
control both runways. Areas of the airfield are not visible from
each of the control towers. The Randolph (KRND) Tower cannot
see objects on the entire W apron to include all taxiways and the
W runway nor the S apron W of the E half of Taxiway D.
Hangover Tower cannot see objects on the entire E apron to
include all taxiways and the E runway nor the S apron E of the W
half of Taxiway D. ILS approaches in progress during student
training. Aircrews on visual approaches must use caution not to
overshoot final and avoid the area between the extended runway
centerlines within 12 NM of Randolph (KRND).
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-1064)