NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-148 UNITED STATES
Volk Fld (KVOK), WI
1. CAUTION - ANG Combat Readiness Training Center with
intensive jet training. High terrain within 5 NM. Transient
facilities/service limited, available 1400-2200Z++ Monday-Friday
except holidays, OT in support of National Guard Bureau
validated flying. Do not overfly POL storage SW corner of airfield.
2. CAUTION - Numerous wildlife hazards all year. Pilots should
report all bird and mammal sightings to Base Operations, the
Tower, the Supervisor of Flying, or Range Control Officer at
Hardwood Range (R6904).
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
a. Bird Activity - Occasional concentrations of large and
small birds on and in the vicinity of the airfield. During July and
August heavy swallow and killdeer activity, also moderate Sandhill
Crane, American Kestrel, and crow activity. During September
through November and February through April, heavy
miscellaneous migrating waterfowl to include Canadian geese and
various cranes. Aircraft landing at Volk Fld (KVOK) contact
Dispatcher on 372.2 or call DSN 871-1205, C608-427-1205 for
current Bird Watch Condition. Aircraft utilizing any Volk Fld (KVOK)
Airspace including R6904, contact "PHOENIX" on 346.25,
Hardwood Range on 358.2 or call DSN 871-1445, C608-427-1445
for current Bird Watch Condition.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-15)
b. Mammal Activity - Deer activity on or near the airfield is a
threat year round, but heaviest in September, October, and
November. Base Operations will ensure runway checks are done
before night landings or takeoffs due to increased activity around
and after sunset.
3. Bird Watch Condition Codes -
a. SEVERE - High bird or mammal activity on or immediately
above the active runway, on final approach, or other specific
location representing high potential for strikes. Supervisors and
aircrews must thoroughly evaluate mission need before
conducting operations in areas under condition SEVERE.
b. MODERATE - Increased bird or mammal activity in
locations representing increased potential for strikes. Bird Watch
Condition MODERATE requires increased vigilance by all agencies
and supervisors and caution by aircrews.
c. LOW - Normal bird or mammal activity on and around the
airfield representing low potential for strikes
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
Westover ARB/Metropolitan (KCEF), MA
1. Limited passenger services available. No drag chutes or
repacking services. Simultaneous use of intersecting runways in
effect. Limited transportation available 1300-2100Z++ weekdays,
closed weekends and holidays. Billeting extremely limited, 48
hour prior notice required for reservations.
2. NOISE ABATEMENT - Heavy aircraft departing Rwy 33 turn
right to 350° at 650’ MSL, unless directed otherwise by ATC. No
practice approach for jet aircraft 0300-0400Z++, 1200-1700Z++
Sunday, unless approved by 439 OG/CC only.
3. CUSTOMS - Reference Foreign Clearance Guide, North and
South America, US Section V, Special Airport of Entry.
4. AIRCRAFT SECURITY - The airfield has two designated
security restricted areas. One consolidated C-5 restricted area.
5. Any inbound aircraft carrying hazardous cargo will contact
Base Operations on Pilot to Dispatcher 30 minutes prior to
arrival.
6. Uncontrolled vehicle traffic on E ramp and N ramps,
Taxiways S and T.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-167)
7. All transient SAAM, JA/ATT, heavy jet aircraft, JCS
exercises, and tactical exercises will contact the 439 LRS/LGRR
DSN 589-3318 to coordinate support requirements. XPN will
arrange all required support. All other aircraft contact Base
Operations DSN 589-2917.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-558)
8. CAUTION - Numerous wildlife hazards. Pilots should report
all bird or mammal sighting to Base Operations, Tower, or
Supervisor of Flying.
a. Bird Activity-Horned larks, killdeer and meadowlarks
pose a significant hazard during the spring and summer months.
Swallows extremely active during the month of August during the
morning to early afternoon. Occasional concentrations of large and
small birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. From the months of
October-February, heavy crow activity during sunrise and sunset
periods in and around the airport. Monitor ATIS or contact Pilot to
Dispatcher for current Bird Watch Conditions.
b. Mammal Activity-Deer, coyote and fox activity on or near
the airfield is year round. Extreme caution should be used for
landing or takeoff during the hours of darkness.
c. Bird Watch Conditions are as follows:
(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard.
(2) MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
which represents an increased potential for strike. Requires
increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and caution by
aircrews.
(3) 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.
d. BASH PHASES:
(1) BASH Phase I - All months not designated as Phase
II. Wildlife activity is generally LOW during these periods with the
primary threat resulting from small species of birds such as
mourning doves, starlings, kestrels, and horned larks.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
(2) BASH PHASE II - In effect by NOTAM as determined
by airfield surveillance and risk assessment, Phase II is most likely
to occur in March-April and September-October. Bird activity
may increase during these periods due to the presence of
migratory waterfowl such as mallards and Canada geese. Short
periods of MODERATE or SEVERE may occur during these
periods.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-709)
Whidbey Island NAS (KNUW), WA
1. NOISE ABATEMENT - Strict adherence to departure
procedures and expeditious climb to assigned altitude are
required to minimize noise impact on surrounding areas. LOW