NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

8. NOISE ABATEMENT - Extremely noise sensitive area over
Lompoc, E of base. Avoid overflying city until on final approach
or as directed by ATC. Rotary wing not authorized over base
housing area. Use aircraft configuration that will minimize engine
noise. The following applies to B-52 and C-135 type aircraft
executing Rwy 30 approach only. On initial approach, request
aircraft delay descent from step-down altitude to FAF altitude
until 10 DME. For aircraft executing multiple approaches, expect
radar pattern altitude of 4000’ MSL. Request delayed descent
from 4000’ to FAF altitude until 11 DME. Point Purisima (VBG
R283/3 DME) and the neighboring terrain is the nesting area for
the endangered bird species known as the California Least Tern
and the Western Snowy Plover. Point Arguello (VBG R183/7.5
DME) and the neighboring terrain is the nesting area for the
endangered bird species known as the Peregrine Falcon. All
aircraft will avoid overflight of these areas at a slant range of
greater than 1900’ from 1 March until 30 September each year
for Point Purisima and 15 February until 31 August for Point
Arguello. It is a violation of federal law to disrupt nesting birds
during the time frame mentioned. The coastal area under
restricted areas R2516 and R2517 are considered marine mammal
haul out areas and will be avoided year round by a slant range of
no less than 500’ due to the presence of protected mammals.
NOTE: These are noise abatement techniques only and should be
used as safety of flight allows. Under IMC conditions, fly the
approach as published or follow the controller's directions
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
9. Vandenberg AFB (KVBG) Airfield Operations and Weather
Station are not collocated. Futhermore, the Representative
Observation Site (ROS) is located 1 1/2 NM N of the airfield
complex. The facility does not allow a 360° view of the airfield
complex from the observation point. There is an obstruction from
050°-150° due to Base Operations and Flight Line Fire Buildings.
The ROS operates under the same duty hours as Airfield
Operations (augmented terminal observations for Vandenberg
(KVBG) are available when the Observation site is open). 24 hour
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF's) are issued every eight
hours. The TAF is amendable during airfield operating hours and
a limited METWATCH is maintained during non-duty hours. The
base weather station can provide filght planning information and
forecasts. All other PMSV services, except NOTAM, are available
continuously.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-146)
10. No COMSEC is available. Airfield Operations has limited
secret storage. Top Secret and additional secret storage is
available at the Command Post.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-58)
11. NARROW TAXIWAYS - Taxiway connection with active
runways and parallel taxiways are 75’ wide with 50’ wide
shoulders. Taxiways into parking ramp are 75’ wide with 25’ wide
shoulders. Large aircraft taxi with minimum use of power;
recommend outboard engine remain at idle as much as possible,
particularly when turning. B-52 operations require prior
coordination with Airfield Operations.
12. RWY 12 OPERATIONS - Expect delays for aircraft back-
taxiing for departure.
13. AIRCRAFT SECURITY - Vandenberg AFB (KVBG) has no
designated restricted areas. Transient aircraft with security
requirements must coordinate with Airfield Operations prior to
arrival.
14. Vandenberg AFB (KVBG) routinely is under decreased/no RF
emissions due to unloading/loading of sensitive cargo. Aircraft
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with onboard radar should coordinate radar usage with tower
prior to entering Class D Airspace.
15. EXTERNAL STORES/CARGO JETTISON AREA - The jettison
area is a 2 NM wide circle located at the VBG TACAN radial
260/4.2 DME at 2000’ MSL. During IFR conditions, the drop
altitude will be at or above MVA 2400. If necessary to jettison
tanks, pilots should advise the tower and request clearance to
enter the jettison area. When cleared into the drop zone, pilots
should make a quick visual clearance check for surface vessels,
and then drop tank(s).
16. FUEL DUMP PROCEDURES - The fuel jettison area is located
on the VGB TACAN radial 260/10-20 DME. Radar vectors to the
area are available. Recommended dumping altitude is 20,000’
MSL or higher. The unit owning the aircraft will prepare a "Fuel
Jettison Report" in accordance with their MAJCOM publication
library and assist the pilot or crew in completing the report.
17. BAILOUT AREA - The bailout area is located on the VBG
TACAN radial 180/1-2 DME. Non-TACAN equipped aircraft
should request radar vectors to bailout area.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
18. UNLIGHTED OBSTRUCTIONS - The following is a list of
unlighted obstructions located in the clear zones surrounding the
airfield.
a. 5’ obstruction located approximately 305’ W of centerline
between 12 and 11 distance remaining marker (DRM) Rwy 30, and
between 4 and 3 DRM Rwy 12.
b. 9’ obstruction located approximately 1190’ N of Rwy 12
threshold.
c. 9’ obstruction located approximately 1450’ S of Rwy 30
threshold.
d. 25’ obstruction located W side of runway at 14 DRM Rwy
30, 1 DRM Rwy 12 approximately 510’ from centerline.
e. 4.5’ obstruction located approximately 1542’ S of Rwy 30
threshold.
f. 7’ obstruction located approximately 1360’ S of Rwy 30
threshold.
19. RAMP INFORMATION - Ramp is uncontrolled. N 76 Helo
flight apron closed.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-12)
20. CAUTION DISPLACED THRESHOLD MARKINGS - Old
displaced threshold markings bleeding through concrete at the
intersection of Runway 12/30 near intersection of the runway and
North Alpha Taxiway (DRM 7 for Runway 30 or DRM 8 for
Runway 12). These markings are not to be used as a
navigation/landing aid.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-614)
21. CAUTION - First four rows of approach lights for Runway 12
are non- frangible. Lights are mounted on 8" by 8" solid wood
support beams.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-640)
22. CAUTION - Rwy 30 approach lighting system is nonstandard
ALSF2 configuration. Threshold lights are 17 feet from
the usable pavement surface.
(30 OSS-OSAA/30 OSS-OSAA FIL 07-324)