NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA - CNATRA - The US Navy

3-64 UNITED STATES
of all hazardous cargo missions due to limited hazardous cargo
parking/service facilities. During non-duty hours contact 377ABW
Command Post DSN 246-3776 or C505-846-3776.
9. INBOUND REQUIREMENTS - All inbound AMC/Cargo
aircraft contact Kirtland (KIKR) Command Post on 349.4 30
minutes out with load message, estimated time of departure and
requirements. Contact Airfield Management Operations on 372.2
30 minutes out to coordinate parking locations and fuel
requirements.
10. AFTER HOURS SUPPORT - Kirtland AFB (KIKR) operates
1400-0400Z++ Monday-Friday and 1400-0001Z++ on weekends.
The parking ramp at Kirtland AFB (KIKR) will be closed on all
federal holidays, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Operational
hours for other holidays will be sent out via NOTAM. Contact
Kirtland (KIKR) Command Post at DSN 246-3776 or C505-846-
3776 if after duty support is requested.
11. BIRD/WILDLIFE HAZARDS -
a. Bird activity on the airfield is relatively low. Few migratory
birds frequent the area during the year and most bird populations
consist of species indigenous to the desert. Aircrews may contact
Airfield Management Operations to obtain the current Bird Watch
Condition and may monitor ATIS for significant bird activity.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-33)
(1) BASH Phase I - All months not designated as Phase
II. Bird activity is generally light during these periods.
(2) BASH Phase II - In effect March-May and August-
October. Bird activity is increased during these months due to
the migratory season. The primary threat during these periods
consists of large quantities and more frequent concentrations of
birds in all areas around the airfield. Aircrews must be aware of
heavy migratory fowl during these times over the Rio Grande
River (2 NM W of the airfield). Typical bird types near the Rio
Grande are egrets, grebes and sandhill cranes.
b. Bird Watch Condition (BWC): The following terminology
will be used for rapid communications to disseminate bird activity
information and implement operational procedures. Bird location
may be given with the condition code.
(1) Bird Watch Condition SEVERE - High bird population
on or immediately above 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.
(2) Bird Watch Condition MODERATE - Increased bird
population in locations which represent an increased potential for
strike. This condition requires increased vigilance by all agencies
and supervisors and caution by aircrews.
(3) Bird Watch Condition LOW - Normal bird activity on
and above the airfield with a low probability of hazard.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02/12)
Altus AFB (KLTS), OK
1. CAUTION - 180° turns allowed only on concrete areas at
each end of Rwy 17R-35L and 17L-35R (1000’ each end). 180°
turns not authorized on assault strip 174-354 under any
conditions.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-531)
2. CAUTION - BIRD HAZARD - Local bird hazard phases I/II are
as follows: Phase I - 8 February-23 November; Phase II -
24 November-7 February. During the Phase II period, all
departures and arrivals that fall within +/- one hour of official
sunrise or sunset, will be approved by the OG/CC or his/her
designated representative. Aircrews will request approval from
the Supervisor of Flying to takeoff or land within +/- one hour of
official sunset or sunrise. During periods when the Supervisor of
Flying is not available, the OG/CC or his/her designated
representative is the approval authority. Aircrews will exercise
increased vigilance in the local area and will make bird avoidance
a special emphasis item during pre-mission planning and prebriefs.
In addition to short notice Bird Watch Conditions
MODERATE/SEVERE, animals such as deer, cows, coyotes,
turkeys, rabbits and domesticated creatures may appear with
little or no warning. All transient aircraft should contact Base
Operations on Pilot to Dispatcher, or the tower prior to arrival to
obtain current Bird Watch Condition.
(97 OSS-OSAA/97 OSS-OSAA FIL 08-204)
3. AIRPORT - Rubber deposits 1st 4000’ each end of Rwy 17R-
35L and 1st 2500’ each end Rwy 17L-35R. Minimum potential for
hydroplaning on Rwy 17R-35L (grooved first 3000’ each end) and
Rwy 17L-35R (grooved full length). Limited fleet and air freight
service. Extensive local training may require servicing delays.
Drag chute repack and exchange not available. On-base billets
normally saturated. No Transient Alert service available nights,
weekends and holidays. Four hours prior notice required for
flight meals on nights, weekends and holidays - DSN 866-7220.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 04-34)
4. ARRIVALS - All AMC aircraft inbound to Altus AFB (KLTS)
contact Command Post on 349.4. Altus AFB (KLTS) radar and
tower traffic patterns can be saturated with heavy transport
training causing wake turbulence. Aircraft requesting approaches
must coordinate in advance with Base Operations (DSN 866-
6200/ 6415). Altus AFB (KLTS) aircraft takes priority over
transitioning aircraft. CAUTION - Be especially vigilant for civilian
light aircraft arriving/departing Altus Quartz Mountain Rgnl
(KAXS), located 4 DME NW heading 303°.
5. Rwy 174-354 for assault strip training only.
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 05-531)
6. CAUTION -
a. Use caution for drainage ditch on the departure end Rwy
17L approximately 30’ wide and 10’ deep, immediately adjacent to
the end of the overrun.
b. Use caution for large drop-off at departure end of Rwy
35R approximately 10’ deep immediately adjacent to the end of
the overrun.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
Andrews AFB (KADW/KNSF), MD
1. OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY. PPR for all aircraft except AMC,
SAM, DoD courier service and EVAC mission. DVs, SAM, EVAC
are exempt from restrictions, however require PPR for tracking
and ramp availability. DSN 858-3411. Contact Base Operations
for PPR DSN 858-3411, C301-981-3411. 24 hours advance notice
required for aircraft with hazardous cargo. Due to limited service
facilities and the lack of hazardous or sensitive cargo storage
facilities, all aircraft, except AMC scheduled, using the Air Force
ramp (W side) should contact 89 APS Capability Forecasting
section DSN 858-3831/C301-981-3831/fax 858/981-2551 during
duty hours or Andrews ATOC DSN 858-7405 at least 24 hours in
advance for prior coordination of Distinguished Visitors and
cargo. For any special requirement concerning Distinguished
Visitors service, contact Andrews Protocol DSN 858-4525/C301-
981-4525. All inbound aircraft contact Command Post 30 minutes