NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

aircraft mode A/3 Code 1200. Other transponder replies will be
assigned by Panama ACC (MPZL) as necessary.
(SPEC/ENR 1.6.3 & 1.6.4)
SUPPLEMENTARY AIRPORT REMARKS -
Marcos A Gelabert Intl (MPMG)
1. NOISE ABATEMENT
a. Overflight of city is restricted below 3000’ until crossing
the coastline for turboprops, jets and medium and heavy
categories of aircraft 24 hours.
b. Overflight of the city will not be permitted from 0300-
1100Z any altitude. When traffic situations or meteorological
weather conditions require flight over the city, minimum altitude
will be 5000’.
c. Area of the city is between 355° and 020° from Taboga
VOR-DME (coastline).
(SPEC/AD 2.88)
Tocumen Intl (MPTO)
1. NOISE ABATEMENT
a. Overflight of city is restricted below 3000’ until crossing
the coastline for turboprops, jets and medium and heavy
categories of aircraft 24 hours.
b. Overflight of the city will not be permitted from 0300-
1100Z any altitude. When traffic situations or meteorological
weather conditions require flight over the city, minimum altitude
will be 5000’.
c. Area of the city is between 355° and 020° from Taboga
VOR-DME (coastline).
(SPEC/AD 2.25)
ROUTE AND AREA RESTRICTIONS -
1. Overflight of Gatun, Pedro Miguel, and Miraflores Locks,
Gatun and Miraflores Dams, and ships transiting the Panama
Canal is prohibited below 2500’ MSL.
(SPEC/ENR 5.1.6)
2. All aircrews are urged to be alert for heavy bird activity in
the Panama area.
a. Bird status conditions are as follows:
(1) LOW - Bird activity on and around the airfield
representing low (less than 5 large birds or 15 small birds per
quadrant) potential for strikes.
(2) MODERATE - Bird activity (5 to 15 large birds or 15
to 30 small birds per quadrant) in locations representing
increased potential for strikes. Bird Watch Condition MODERATE
requires increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and
caution by aircrews.
(3) SEVERE - Bird activity (more than 15 large birds or
more than 30 small birds per quadrant) on or immediately above
the active runway 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.
PARAGUAY 3-41
b. Peak bird activity usually begins three hours after sunrise
and ends at mid-afternoon, however, the bird strike hazard is
always present and can be broken down into two categories, the
year-round and migratory:
(1) The primary year-round hazards are the turkey
vultures and white cattle egrets. These birds often soar in the
vicinity of Venado Island (commonly referred to as "Co-pilot
Island"), located on a 165° bearing, 1.15 NM from the S end of
the runway. Flying at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 2500’,
with the activity peaking between the hours of 1500-2000Z when
the thermals are most intense; others can be found congregating
in the large mangrove area immediately S of the runway.
(2) Peak migratory dates run from 22 October through
17 November. Strong prevailing winds will have the birds flying in
a W-E direction at altitudes ranging from 2500’ to 4000’,
approximately 15 NM NW of the field in the area of the town of
Gamboa. Lighter winds create a situation in which the birds will
be flying on top of Panama City and the canal. Critical times of
the day (for both situations) are between 1430-1930Z.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3. Helicopter landings and activities prohibited at Omar
Torrijos Park (N08°59’50” W79°30’37”) without authorization
from the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
(SPEC/ENR 1.1.3)
4. Flight Training Area north of Panama City roughly bounded
by N09°01'40" W079°30'20" to N09°07'45" W079°36'50" to
N09°14'45" W079°36'15" to N09°15'00" W079°34'00" to
N09°10'10" W079°26'00" to beginning. Restricted below 3000'
AMSL for turbojets and other aircraft faster than 150 kts 1300-
1630Z and 1900-2100Z.
(SPEC/ENR 5.5.1)
PARAGUAY
NATIONAL PROCEDURES
GENERAL INFO/FIR/UIR COVERAGE - This entry
includes Asuncion FIR.
DIMENSIONAL UNITS - ICAO Table.
ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURES - Standard.
VERTICAL SEPARATION - Semi-circular.
POSITION REPORTING - Standard.
Standard except:
VISUAL FLIGHT RULES
1. Aircraft on special VFR flights; the cloud ceiling must be
equal to or greater than 300 meters (1000’) and ground visibility
must be not less than 3000 meters. Aircraft must be equipped
with 2-way radio communications.
2. Special VFR flights may be authorized to operate locally
within a Control Zone when the ground visibility is not less than
300 meters and aircraft are equipped with 2-way radio
communications.
(NCAA DINAC/RAC 1-2)