NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

2. BIRD WATCH - During migratory season (July-October),
Canadian geese frequent the airfield. Blackbirds have been
observed in very significant numbers migrating from roosts to
feeding areas, especially during fall and spring. Numerous Red
Tailed Kestrels/hawks seek prey on the airport year-round.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3. Transient flight crew classified storage available in Base
Operations for Secret and below. COMSEC issue available with
24 hour prior notice to Base Operations.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 03-10)
Yeager (KCRW), WV
1. Deer activity on or near runways. Interior taxiway restricted
to aircraft with less than 130’ wing span. If destination is ANG,
indicate in Flight Plan Remarks. Contact Command Post/Base
Ops 302.3 prior to arrival. Contact Command Post prior to
engine start for departure. Explosives prohibited. Expect light to
moderate turbulence with downdrafts and wind shear on
approach when wind velocity exceeds 15 knots. USAF useable
taxiways at least 50’ wide.
2. SERVICE - Fleet service available, call ahead.
3. DROP ZONE - Coordinate Beech Hill DZ activities through
130 AS Tactics DSN 366-6290, C304-341-6290.
4. CUSTOMS - Call Base Ops two hours out DSN 366-6200.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-553)
5. CAUTION - Bird/Wildlife Strike Hazard (BASH) Information:
a. Wildlife hazards exist. Pilots should report all bird or
mammal sightings to Command Post or Hammer Ops on
Frequency 302.3.
b. Phase I & II Bird Activity:
(1) Phase I - All dates not designated as Phase II.
(2) Phase II - In effect 01 March to 30 May and 1 August
to 31 October.
c. Bird Watch Condition - The following terminology will be
used for rapid communication to disseminate bird activity
information. Bird location should be given with the BWC code. As
a guide, large birds are similar in size to waterfowl, raptors, gulls
etc, while small birds are similar in size to terns, swallows, wrens
etc.
(1) SEVERE - Heavy concentration of birds (more than
15 large birds or 30 small birds) near or above the
runway/taxiways to include short final and departure corridors,
and infield areas.
(2) MODERATE - Concentration of birds (5 to 15 large
birds or 15 to 29 small birds) near or above the runway/taxiways
to include short final and departure corridors, and infield areas.
(3) LOW - Normal bird activity near or above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 07-145)
Youngstown - Warren Rgnl (KYNG), OH
1. USAF drop zone from altitude up to 3500’ MSL
approximately 1/2 NM square, centered on YNG VORTAC
UNITED STATES 3-151
255/22. Single and multiple aircraft parachute dropping heavy
equipment and troops at any time.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-94)
2. CAUTION - Wildlife hazards exist. Pilots should report all
bird or mammal sightings to Command Post or Vader
Operations. Request Bird Watch Conditions from Command Post
on 238.825.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-924)
a. Bird activity: Killdeer and meadowlarks pose a hazard
during spring and summer months. Swallows feed heavily during
the morning hours in August. Large flocks of starlings occasionally
transit the airfield during spring and late summer. Crows and
sparrows can be found throughout the year.
b. Mammal activity - Deer, fox, and coyote occasionally
transit the movement areas, especially after dark.
c. Bird Watch Conditions:
(1) LOW - Normal bird activity on and above the airfield
with a low probability of hazard.
(2) MODERATE - Increased bird population in locations
which represent 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 operation,
in areas under condition SEVERE.
d. BASH PHASES:
(1) BASH Phase I - All dates not designated as Phase II.
(2) BASH Phase II - In effect 15 March to 30 May and
1 August to 31 October.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-94)
3. CAUTION - Assault Landing Zone (ALZ) - Extensive
ALZ/NVG training in effect Monday-Friday. Infrared Red (IR)
Lighting placed at threshold, 500’, and at the end of each
overrun. PPR required for all aircraft using ALZ except 910th
AW, contact DSN 346-1069 or C330-609-1069 for PPR. Units will
coordinate their request for the ALZ and will receive a
procedures briefing prior to use from the 910th AW Tactics
Office (DSN 346-1070 C330-609-1070).
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 06-601)
Yuma MCAS/Yuma Intl (KNYL), AZ
1. NOISE ABATEMENT -
a. Jet aircraft arrivals and departures Rwy 17-35: Departures
not authorized on Rwy 17-35 unless approved by MCAS
Operations Officer. Arrivals not authorized Rwy 17 unless
warranted by operational requirements.
b. Category III aircraft (Turbine Powered) arrivals and
departures Rwy 17-35: Departures and arrivals not authorized Rwy
17-35 unless warranted by operational requirements.
c. Arrivals - When the field is VFR, jet aircraft executing a
VOR, VOR-DME, TACAN, or HI-VORTAC approach to Rwy 17 shall
not be authorized descent below 1700’ MSL. Landing, associated