NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

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to soar 50’-200’ AGL in the N clear zone mid-day. Gulls are in the
area during the winter months and tend to loaf on apron areas
during wet conditions. Miscellaneous small birds (larks, killdeer,
sparrows, etc.) frequent infield grass areas. Resident geese
occasionally cross the airfield at low altitudes, normally E/W flight
path, with increased activity normally around July and August
when they flock up after the breeding season. Deer are active
around the perimeter airfield wooded areas but have not shown a
tendency to frequent the infield areas; caution should be used
during the hours of darkness.
b. PHASE II - November through March. Wintering starlings
flock up with other birds (red-winged blackbirds, common
grackles, etc.) in the morning and evening when from/to roosting
sites. They frequently cross the N clear zone and E of the field 200’-
500’ AGL. Robins also migrate February through March and tend
to loaf in infield grassy areas in the mornings. Migration activity is
sporadic, aircrews should expect rapidly changing conditions.
c. BIRD WATCH CONDITION RESTRICTIONS - Immediately
report all wildlife sightings to the Tower, RAPCON, Supervisor of
Flying, or Base Operations.
(1) BIRD WATCH CONDITION ALERT - Seasonal or
weather conditions make activity likely. Aircrews should be
prepared for elevated Bird Watch Conditions. No restrictions.
(2) BIRD WATCH CONDITION LOW - Normal activity
with low probability of a hazard to flight operations. No
restrictions.
(3) BIRD WATCH CONDITION MODERATE - Increased
activity in locations that represent a probable hazard to flight
operations. Touch and go will be limited to the minimum number
required for training. Low approaches will be limited and only
those required for training will be performed. Pilots will be
particularly cognizant of bird activity when on final approach and
will consider a go-around if a strike is imminent.
(4) BIRD WATCH CONDITION SEVERE - Heavy activity
in locations that represent an immediate hazard to safe flying
operations. Only full-stop landings are permitted. Formation
takeoffs and landings are prohibited. The Supervisor of Flying will
consider changing runways, delaying takeoffs and landings,
diverting aircraft, changing pattern altitude, etc.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-39)
11. CAUTION - Concrete loading dock located 1065 ft in south
clear zone southwest of Runway 04L approach end.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-378)
Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Muni (KSPS), TX
1. High density student jet training conducted within 95 NM of
Sheppard AFB (KSPS), 1200-0600Z++ Monday-Friday to FL390.
Rwy 15C-33C high potential for hydroplaning during and 15
minutes after moderate rainfall. Intensive VFR jet training
conducted to 3000’ MSL within 12 NM radius of Wichita Falls, TX,
and Frederick, OK. Numerous practice instrument approaches
within 30 NM of Sheppard to FL180. Contact Sheppard (KSPS)
Approach for advisories.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-76)
2. Fleet service not available. No CUSTOMS, Immigration,
Agriculture available. Forklift support requires 48 hours PN to 82
LRS/LRF DSN 736-5377/7163, C940-676-5337/7163, after hours
contact DSN 736-1843, C940-676-1843. Transient military aircraft
expect precision approach full stop landing during student
training. Transient fixed wing aircraft with IFR capability will be
required to arrive, terminate, and depart IFR unless prior
approval is received for a VFR flight plan. During student flying
periods, planning should include a 30 minute delay for landing
and to expect radar approach full stop landing. Pilots maintain
IFR clearance until touchdown. Drop-in approach while enroute
to another destination may not be approved. No aircraft hangar
space available. Parasail training is conducted frequently NW of
Rwy 17. Transient VFR aircraft operating within a 25 NM radius of
Sheppard AFB (KSPS) contact Approach 269.025 118.2. Request
arriving aircraft use basic radar service. VFR transient aircraft plan
to enter Class D Airspace W of airfield via SPS VORTAC at or
below 2400’. ALL AIRCREWS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
WHEN EXECUTING IFR/VFR approach to Rwy 17. This approach
requires a sharp right turn to line up to runway and may present a
potential conflict with Rwy 15R IFR/VFR traffic. No formation
approaches are permitted to Rwy 17. Extensive student jet traffic
in vicinity base and Frederick, OK. No drag chutes available.
Repack service and specialized maintenance services available
only during normal duty hours, Monday-Friday 1400-0159Z++.
Conventional aircraft 12,500 pounds and below expect Rwy 17-
35. For further information call DSN 736- 2180, C940-676-2180.
Very limited passenger processing capability.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-921)
3. Sheppard AFB (KSPS) is Phase II from October-April due to
migratory bird activity along the Red River and in the vicinity of
the airport. Hackberry Flats Bird Sanctuary is located 28 NM NW
of Sheppard AFB (KSPS) and 5 NM SSE of Sheppard’s (KSPS)
auxiliary field at Frederick Muni (FDR).
4. No approved hazardous cargo area. Nearest available
military installation is Henry Post AAF (KFSI). Minimum 24 hours
prior coordination. Call Airfield Manager DSN 639-6160/4643.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
5. CAUTION - 4400’ long ditch 300’ E of and parallel to Rwy
15C-33C. Short-term, heavy/large aircraft parking taxiway delta
north between north and south entrance of ENJJPT apron.
6. CAUTION - Significant ponding possible on first 1000’
Runway 33C. Runway markings obscured by rubber deposits on
the first 1500’ of Runway 15C. Taxiway charlie and alpha closed
from the intersection with Runway 35 to the intersection of
Taxiway alpha and bravo.
(80 OSS-DOFB/80 OSS-DOFB FIL 08-437)
7. The following critical thresholds are ceiling/visibility take off
minimums for T37/38 military flying operations at Sheppard
AFB/Wichita Falls Muni Airport (KSPS):
a. 3300’ - Pattern only T-38.
b. 2500’ - Pattern only T-37.
c. 2300’ - Restricted pattern T-38.
d. 300’ - Weather minimum T-37/38 operations.
e. 3 SM - Simultaneous instrument flying operations T37/38.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
8. COMSEC/classified material storage not available at Base
Operations. Contact Sheppard Command Post at DSN 736-6266.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-103)
Sierra Vista Muni-Libby AAF (KFHU), AZ
1. RESTRICTED AREA - R2312 active continuously. Sierra Vista
Muni-Libby AAF (KFHU) underlies R2303A. When R2303A is
active, the following arrival/departure procedures apply: