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d. Extensive arrival and departure traffic along Interstate
I25, USAF academy airfield (KAFF) to Castle Rock 9,000' MSL and
below.
e. Extensive VFR student pilot training occurs in the
following areas not encompassed by special use airspace:
(1) Along W side of Interstate 25, from Castle Rock to
the (8600' MSL - 12,000' MSL) and from the Academy to Highway
24 (8500’ MSL - 17,500’ MSL).
(2) Area between A639B and Interstate 25, from Castle
Rock to Springs East Airport (A50), and the area between A639B
and A639A. Both include local flying areas from 500’ AGL -
10,500’ MSL. Pilots should also use caution for aircraft transiting
the area between the USAF academy Airfield (KAFF) and A639A
& B 9500' MSL and below.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-443)
3. FIRING RANGE - Use caution for small-arms firing range
located 5 NM NW of the USAF Academy Airfield (KAFF)
(location: BRK 285/13; N39°02.16’ W104°53.34’). Avoid flying
below 1000’ AGL over range or within 1.5 NM W of range.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-14)
4. Before conducting flights through these areas, pilots are
requested to contact 306 OSS Current Operations at DSN 333-
4617 or C719-333-4617 for more information.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-443)
5. BIRD ACTIVITY - Waterfowl, especially Canadian geese and
snow geese, frequent fields and ponds within a 5 NM radius of
the USAF Academy Airfield (KAFF). Phase II migration periods for
waterfowl are from October-November and March-June. In the
vicinity of Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield (CO90) are horned larks.
Phase II migration periods for these are from March-May and
September-November. All other periods are Phase I.
(306 OSS-OSAA/306 OSS-OSAA FIL 08-169)
6. Flyovers for designated events are highly encouraged at the
USAF Academy, but must be coordinated at least 48 hours prior
with 306 OSS Current Operations at DSN 333-4617 or C719-333-
4617. Drop-in flybys will not be allowed due to the impact on
flight operations at the USAF Academy.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-443)
7. For additional information on local flying area activity, also
see entries for City of Colorado Springs Muni (Peterson AFB)
(KCOS) and Butts AAF (KFCS) in this publication. Pilots are highly
encouraged to contact Colorado Springs Approach for radar
service while operating in and around Colorado Springs.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-14)
8. USAFA Airfield Management does not store or receive
classified material. Arrangements for storing and receiving
classified material can be made by calling Security Forces at DSN
333-2000.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-30)
Vance AFB (KEND), OK
1. Monday-Friday during published or NOTAM hours intense
VFR student jet traffic is conducted in Vance MOAs and from
ground to 10,000’ MSL within 15 NM radius of Vance AFB
(KEND) and Kegelman Aux (CKA) (located 23 NM NW of Vance
AFB (KEND)). High speed, low level jet navigation missions are
flown along numerous military training routes W of the airfield
under Vance MOA. Contact Vance (KEND) Approach for traffic
advisory.
UNITED STATES 3-145
a. During student training, transient aircraft are limited to 1
approach and full stop landing. Transient fixed wing aircraft with
IFR capability must arrive, terminate and depart according to IFR
unless prior approval for a VFR flight plan is received. During VMC,
Air Education Training Command aircraft performing straight-in
approaches and departures to Rwy 17C-35C will assume MARSA
with approaches and departures from Rwy 17L-35R. There is a high
concentration of T1 and T38 aircraft operations Rwy 17R-35L, from
8 NM final to 3 NM from departure end; patterns W of Vance
(KEND) to 4000’. There is a high concentration of T6 aircraft
operations Rwy 17L-35R from 8 NM final to 2 NM from departure
end; patterns E of Vance (KEND) to 3000’.
b. Due to weight bearing considerations and limited ramp
space, B52, B1, C130, C141, C17, C5, KC10 and KC135 aircraft will
notify Base Operations at least 24 hours in advance of arrival for
restrictions on servicing and parking.
c. Transient aero club is not authorized during student
training.
d. Limited maintenance for other than T1, T6, and T38
aircraft.
e. Drag chutes not available. Drag chute repack service
available 1330-2215Z++ Monday-Friday.
f. Only T1, T6, and T38 aircraft will use Taxiway F, E of Rwy
17C/35C, when Rwy 17L-35R is in use. All other aircraft must use
Taxiway A, C or E. Use extreme caution for low flying aircraft on
the extended centerline of Rwy 35R. If taxiing to Rwy 35L, taxi in
front of aircraft holding in the hammerhead and up to the hold line.
g. Due to level of security forces manning, aircrews
requiring security protection for priority aircraft must contact
Vance AFB (KEND) Base Operations at least 72 hours in advance of
arrival to determine if security protection will be available.
h. Base Operations does not have storage facilities for
classified material and does not maintain COMSEC. Storage
requests of classified material are referred to the Command Post
and COMSEC requests are referred to 71CS. Custom, Immigration
and Agriculture services not available.
2. HAZARDS - A hazardous drainage ditch exists at the
departure end of Runway 17C. The ditch is located right (W) of
the clearway and then doglegs E and stops S of Runway 17C
overrun. Aircrews failing to engage the barrier or departing the
runway should attempt to steer the aircraft to the left (E).
(71 FTW M1-AMO/71 FTW M1-AMO FIL 08-217)
3. CAUTION -
a. Due to migratory pattern of the Franklin gull, periods 15
April-31 May and 15 September-31 October are designated Bird
Alert Season for Vance AFB (KEND) and Kegelman AF Aux Fld
(KCKA). Aircrews should be aware of increased bird activity and
Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) at these times. Bird Watch
Conditions:
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-103)
(1) LOW - Bird activity on and around the airfield
representing low potential for strikes.
(2) MODERATE - Bird activity near the active runway or
other specific location representing increased potential for
strikes. Bird Watch Condition MODERATE requires increased
vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and caution by aircrews.