NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

2. R2508 COMPLEX
a. The R2508 Complex is a combination of military Special
Use Airspace associated with the primary user commands which
jointly manage the overlying restricted area R2508 and it's
associated MOAs and ATCAAs. These commands independently
manage and schedule the internal restricted areas located within
the Complex boundaries: Naval Air Warfare, China Lake (NID)
(R2505, R2506, R2524); AFFTC, Edwards AFB (KEDW) (R2515);
NTC, Ft. Irwin (BVS) (R2502N, R2502E). Extensive RDT&E missions,
military training missions and military support operations,
combined with general aviation activity within the MOAs, create
heavy traffic throughout the Complex, Mondays through Fridays
and other times when the Complex is activated.
b. Aircraft operating in or transiting the R2508 Complex
must be scheduled in accordance with FAAH 7610.4 and the R2508
Complex User's Handbook. All aircrews using R2508 Complex
airspace must schedule with and receive an airspace procedures
briefing from the R2508 Central Coordinating Facility (CCF) and
have read the R2508 Complex User's Handbook. Copies of the
R2508 Complex User's Handbook may be obtained by contacting
the CCF at DSN 527-2508 or C661-277-2508. The CCF will provide
airspace and procedures briefing, filing information, and
coordinate airspace requirements 1400-0200Z++ Monday through
Friday, and closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. CCF may be
reached after hours, weekends and holidays by calling their cell
phone at C661-839-4059. Schedule requests must be received
during CCF operating hours to ensure airspace availability.
Cancellations shall be forwarded to High Desert TRACON DSN
527-2023 or C661-277-2023 when CCF is not manned and cannot
be reached at their cell phone number. Military aircraft shall
receive a VFR ATC clearance from High Desert TRACON (Call sign
Joshua Approach) prior to entering R2508 Complex Airspace.
c. All R2508 Complex users are required to understand and
comply with the R2508 concept of operation, which is:
(1) Operate in accordance with VFR. Pilots must
maintain VFR cloud clearances and visibility requirements.
(2) Operate on a see-and-avoid principle. Scheduling or
receiving a clearance to operate within the R2508 Complex DOES
NOT constitute exclusive use of the area.
(3) Upon penetration of the boundary of the R2508
Complex, the aircraft shall automatically become VFR and be
subject to the R2508 Complex operating procedures.
(4) Have operating Mode C altitude reporting
transponder.
(5) Accept radar advisories service (unless otherwise
coordinated).
d. Aircraft entering the R2508 Complex shall be issued a
VFR work area clearance or authorization to transition, in
compliance with VFR cloud clearance and visibility requirements.
Aircraft requesting an ATC/IFR clearance outside of the R2508
Complex shall be VFR for that portion of the flight inside the R2508
Complex. Aircraft shall obtain an ATC/IFR clearance prior to
exiting the R2508 Complex or advise High Desert TRACON (Call
sign Joshua Approach) if departing VFR.
(1) Aircraft should file for entry/exit of the R2508
Complex using one of the boundary ingress/egress fixes
published in FLIP enroute charts.
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(2) Aircraft must use scheduled call sign within the
Complex or advise Joshua Approach of call sign changes (include
both scheduled and filed call signs).
(3) When exiting R2508, aircraft will maintain VFR to the
boundary, then pick up their IFR routing and altitude as directed
by ATC.
e. Inyokern Corridor transitions Isabella MOA to provide
segregated airspace for air carrier operations between Inyokern
and Los Angeles. This area is excluded from MOA clearances
unless specifically approved by High Desert TRACON. Refer to
R2508 Complex User’s Handbook or contact CCF (see b. above)
for Corridor description and procedures.
f. All units/agencies participating in R2508 must adhere to
procedures outlined in the R2508 User's Handbook. The handbook
gives guidance for scheduling large-scale, refueling or complicated
operations. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Central
Coordinating Facility (CCF) at DSN 527-2508, C661-277-2508.
g. Transient aircraft landing China Lake NAWS (NID) or
Edwards AFB (KEDW) must receive an R2508 Complex procedures
briefing/schedule in addition to coordinating for a PPR. Contact
R2508 CCF. DSN 527-2508 or C661-277-2508 for
schedule/briefing prior to contacting appropriate flight
clearance/Base Operations for a PPR.
h. See R2508 Complex User's Handbook "Sensitive Areas"
for flight restrictions. In particular, flight below 3000’ AGL and
within 3000’ (approximately 1/2 NM) lateral clearance are not
allowed when flying over or around Death Valley, Kings Canyon,
and Sequoia National Parks and Wilderness Areas of Domeland
and John Muir in compliance with 1977 boundaries, as depicted.
i. Aircraft operating below 1500’ AGL (including MTRs)
within or transiting the R2508 Complex work area airspace, should
monitor 315.9 MHz. This frequency assists aircrews in avoiding
conflicts with other aircraft operating low-level below radar
coverage. Pilots are required to check in on the appropriate ATC
frequency with High Desert TRACON and request change to the
low-level frequency. This frequency is used in the same manner as
a UNICOM with pilots broadcasting their position and intentions
as they progress through the area.
NOTE: This frequency IS NOT monitored by TRACON. See the
R2508 Complex User's Handbook for more information.
(AFFSA/XOIA)
j. R2508 is situated on the Pacific Flyway and is in a major
migration area for a very large population of ducks, geese, swans,
and other large migratory birds. Migratory flight activities of birds
create a substantial risk to flight operations. Please remain
cognizant of the possibility of avian activity throughout the year.
Further information can be obtained through Bird Aircraft Strike
Hazard (BASH) related websites, as well as local military BASH
program/safety offices.
(USN/NAVFIG FIL 0029-08)
3. CHINA LAKE NAWS (NID)
a. Armitage Field (NID) lies within R2505. Traffic area is non-
standard when R2505 and R2506 are activated (reduced to 2.2
DME radius). Aircraft operating E of the airport should use
extreme caution due to surface-to-air gunnery in progress, E to
NW. Surface guns are located 065° at 4 NM.