NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-146 UNITED STATES
(3) SEVERE - Bird activity on or immediately above the
active runway or other specific location representing high
potential for strikes. Aircrews must thoroughly evaluate mission
need before conducting operations in areas under condition
SEVERE.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
(4) Phase II periods represent heavy bird activity,
normally associated with migratory season.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-103)
(5) Pilots are encouraged to report all bird sightings
that pose a probable hazard to flying. Monitor ATIS or contact
Pilot to Dispatcher or Vance (KEND) Supervisor of Flying for Bird
Watch Condition updates.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-48)
4. HELICOPTER PROCEDURES -
a. ARRIVALS - VFR arrivals contact Vance AFB (KEND)
Approach at least 25 NM from Vance (KEND).
(1) Heavy or large class helicopters in accordance with
FLIP wake turbulence criteria (e.g., CH/HH3, CH47, CH/HH53,
CH54, etc.) expect radar vectors for a straight-in approach to the
center runway.
(2) All other helicopters expect arrival as follows:
(a) Arriving from the S - Fly N along Highway 81 and
report to Vance (KEND) Tower when abeam the town of Bison, OK.
Maintain at or below 1800’ MSL and continue N maintaining a
ground track 1 NM E of Highway 81. When abeam Vance (KEND)
Tower advise the tower of your position and enter a holding orbit
at that point until cleared to land. Use caution for civil air traffic
operating from Woodring Airport (KODG).
(b) Arriving from the N - Contact Vance (KEND)
Tower when over the town of Kremlin, OK. Proceed W toward
Highway 81 maintaining 1800’ MSL and then fly S maintaining a
ground track parallel to and 1 NM E of Highway 81. When abeam
Vance (KEND) Tower advise the tower of your position and enter a
holding orbit at that point until cleared to land. Use caution for civil
air traffic operating from Woodring Airport (KODG).
b. When cleared to land, fly a base leg abeam the approach
end of the active runway and make a final approach to land on Rwy
17L-35R. Exit at Taxiway D and expect taxi instructions from there
to parking.
c. GROUND OPERATIONS - Do not taxi over other than
prepared surfaces to minimize the foreign object damage hazard.
d. DEPARTURES - Taxi to Taxiway D to depart in the
direction of the active runway. Depart in the direction of traffic.
Abeam the departure end of the runway turn E and maintain at or
below 1800’ MSL. Do not overfly the Vance family housing area.
When 1 NM E of Highway 81, fly due N/S and maintain 1800’ MSL
until cleared higher by ATC.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
Vandenberg AFB (KVBG), CA
1. CAUTION - Alternate airfield required regardless of
weather. Airfield located within restricted airspace (R2516)
published as continuous use; however, airfield operations
authorized during published hours when range (R2516) not in use.
Airspace may close without prior notice to support range
operations. Be prepared to divert or full-stop at any time.
Recommend full stop or departure with divert fuel to ensure
maximum flexibility. Contact Pilot to Dispatcher during published
hours for status of restricted airspace. R2517 is closed to all
aircraft except those participating in approved range operations.
2. CAUTION - Lighted munitions storage area 1000’ right of
approach end Rwy 12 may be mistaken for the runway in low
visibility conditions. Lights are arranged in 2 rows parallel to the
runway and extend 3000’.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-58)
3. Airfield Operations reports Bird Aircraft Strike Hazards
condition codes even though a variety of wildlife exists in the
area. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazards status will be reported as LOW,
MODERATE, or SEVERE based on reports and observations from
airfield management personnel. The airfield is located in
predominant deer habitat. No Runway Supervisory Unit or
Supervisor of Flying is available. Flocks of gulls cross final
approach course to Rwy 30 at approximately 2 DME, 300’-500’
AGL, from sunrise to midmorning and from mid-afternoon to
sunset. Birds are not visible from the tower. Report all bird and
animal strikes in the vicinity of Vandenburg (KVBG) to Airfield
Operations (30 OSS/OSAA DSN 276-6941/2), or by radio to Pilot
to Dispatcher. This information is required to determine
bird/animal habits, and to determine corrective action.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-146)
a. Bird Watch Condition SEVERE - High bird population on
or immediately above the active runway or other specific location
that represents a high potential for strike. Supervisors and aircrews
must thoroughly evaluate mission need before conducting
operations in areas under condition SEVERE. Only full stop
landings are permitted. Operational commanders will consider
delaying departures and arrivals and diverting aircraft.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
b. Bird Watch Condition 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. Pilots will limit patterns
work to a minimum.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-58)
c. Bird Watch Condition LOW - Normal bird activity on and
above the airfield with a low probability of hazard.
4. Any flight operation which may require an extension of
operating hours beyond those published requires prior
coordination with the airfield manager during duty hours; 24
hours notice is required. Aircrews must comply with pre-
coordinated arrival/departure times to ensure support. Early
arrivals can expect to be held until pre-coordinated time.
Uncontrolled airfield operations are not authorized.
5. Any inbound aircraft carrying hazardous cargo (AFJI 11- 204)
will contact Airfield Operations on Pilot to Dispatcher 30 minutes
prior to arrival; if no answer, contact Spaceport Control on 311.0
or 321.0.
6. SERVICING LIMITS - Ramp workload may cause servicing
delays and unexpected remaining overnight for aircraft landing
after 2300Z++. Plan to land, reservice and depart during airfield
operating hours. Contact Pilot to Dispatcher/Command Post 30
minutes before arrival for updated information and advisories.
7. RESTRICTED AIRSPACE - To enter R2516 obtain IFR
clearance from Los Angeles (KLAX) CENTER, or if VFR contact
Tower 30 NM out. If authorized, specify requirement to fly in
R2517. For Range Operations, expect to contact Frontier Control
on appropriate frequency. See IFR Supplement: WESTERN
RANGE (30th SPACE WING).