BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE INSTRUCTION 13-250 29 APRIL 2010 Incorporating Change 1, 27 February 2014 Corrective Actions applied on 11 March 2014 Space, Missile, Command, and Control AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AND LOCAL FLYING PROCEDURES COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: 19 OSS/OSA Certified by: 19 OG/CC (Colonel David A. Kasberg) Supersedes: LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250, Pages: 65 15 Oct 2007 This instruction implements AFPD 13-2, Air Traffic Control, Airspace, Airfield, and Range Management, 13 series AFIs, and directs procedures to be used for airfield operations activities at Little Rock AFB. It defines requirements and responsibilities of support agencies for services required and provided. The procedures and instructions are directive for all assigned base and partner units and aircrews, but are not intended to supplement good judgment in the interest of flight safety. The Airfield Operations Board (AOB) has approved this instruction. Deviations to this instruction are authorized only when directed by Air Traffic Control (ATC), Airfield Management (AM), or in emergency situations where adherence would jeopardize safe aircraft operations. This instruction combines various directives, which affect the entire ATC system at Little Rock AFB, into one document common to all users and service agencies. Recommendations for improvements to this instruction are encouraged. Changes will be submitted to the Little Rock AFB Airfield Operations Board (AOB) through the 19th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight (19 OSS/OSA) using the exact wording desired for approval on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Prior to submission, changes must be coordinated by the submitting organizations with all affected agencies. 19 OSS/OSA, Airfield Operations Flight Commander, or representative will incorporate all changes approved by the board. This instruction will be reviewed by the AOB annually. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force. 2 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 “Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at http://ttps/www.my.af.mil/gcss- af61a/afrims/afrims/.” SUMMARY OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Missing paragraphs 4.8.1 and 4.8.1.1 were added. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This interim change revises LRAFBI 13-250 by (1) changing the “Quiet Hours” options, (2) updating pattern altitudes, (3) removing procedural references to the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), (4) updating coordination requirements for airfield lighting checks, engine tests, and airfield closures, (5) adjusting drop zone/landing zone procedures, (6) updating Night Vision Goggle operations, (7) updating facility evacuation locations, (8) modifying flight plan filing procedures, and (9) modifying local aircraft priorities. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material. Chapter 1—GENERAL INFORMATION 7 1.1. Scope. ..................................................................................................................... 7 1.2. Policy. .................................................................................................................... 7 1.3. Quiet Hours for Special Events on and Around the Flight Line. ........................... 7 1.4. Airfield Coordination Requirements. ..................................................................... 8 1.5. Airfield Construction. ............................................................................................ 9 Chapter 2—AIRFIELD FACILITIES INFORMATION 10 2.1. Airfield Information. .............................................................................................. 10 2.2. Runway and Assault Zone. .................................................................................... 10 2.3. Taxiways. ............................................................................................................... 10 2.4. Runway Selection Procedures. ............................................................................... 10 2.5. Airfield Lighting Systems. ..................................................................................... 10 2.6. Permanently Closed/Unusable Portions of Airfield. .............................................. 11 2.7. Aircraft Arresting Systems. ................................................................................... 11 2.8. Parking Plan/Restrictions. ...................................................................................... 11 2.9. Air Traffic Control and Airfield Management Operations Facilities. .................... 12 2.10. Local Frequencies. ................................................................................................. 12 Table 2.1. Local Frequencies. ................................................................................................. 13 2.11. Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS), Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI), and Generator Power. ................................................................................................... 13 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 3 Table 2.2. NAVAIDS Location, Frequency, & IDENT. ........................................................ 14 2.12. Transient Alert. ...................................................................................................... 15 2.13. Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Procedures. ............................. 15 2.14. Aircraft Special Operations Areas. ........................................................................ 15 2.15. Aircraft Tow Procedures. ....................................................................................... 15 2.16. Aircraft Taxiing Requirements/Routes. ................................................................. 16 2.17. Airfield Maintenance (Airfield Sweeper, Airfield Lighting Procedures, Airfield Mowing. ................................................................................................................. 16 Figure 2.1. Weekly Area Sweeping Schedule and Diagram. ................................................... 17 2.18. Runway Surface Condition (RSC) and Runway Condition Reading (RCR) Values. ................................................................................................................... 19 2.19. Runway Inspections/Checks Procedures and Requirements. ................................ 19 2.20. Engine Test/Run-Up Procedures. ........................................................................... 20 2.21. Noise Abatement Procedures. ................................................................................ 21 2.22. Noise Complaints. .................................................................................................. 21 2.23. Protecting Precision Approach Critical Areas. ...................................................... 21 Figure 2.2. ILS/Localizer Critical Area. ................................................................................... 21 Figure 2.3. RWY 25 ILS/Glideslope and POFZ Critical Areas. .............................................. 22 2.24. Airfield Restricted Areas. ...................................................................................... 23 2.25. Runway Suspension Procedures. ........................................................................... 23 2.26. Airfield Closure Procedures. .................................................................................. 23 2.27. Airfield Opening Procedures. ................................................................................ 23 2.28. Radio and Visual Blind Spots. ............................................................................... 24 2.29. Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF). .................................................................. 24 Chapter 3—LOCAL FLYING AREAS 25 3.1. General Description of Local Terrain and Obstructions. ....................................... 25 3.2. Local Flying Area. ................................................................................................. 25 3.3. Designation of Airspace. ........................................................................................ 25 3.4. Fixed Wing Functional Check Flight (FCF) Area. ................................................ 25 3.5. Restricted Areas. .................................................................................................... 25 3.6. VFR Local Training Areas. .................................................................................... 26 3.7. Local Drop Zones. ................................................................................................. 26 3.8. Practice Approaches by Transient Aircraft. ........................................................... 27 4 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 Chapter 4—VFR PROCEDURES 28 4.1. VFR Weather Minimums. ...................................................................................... 28 4.2. VFR Traffic Patterns. ............................................................................................. 28 4.3. Assault Zone (AZ) Operations. .............................................................................. 30 4.4. Helicopter Operations. ........................................................................................... 31 4.5. Special Procedures. ................................................................................................ 31 4.6. Low Altitude Closed Traffic and Circling Approach Procedures. ......................... 33 4.7. Reduced Same Runway Separation Procedures. .................................................... 34 4.8. Line up and Wait Procedures. ................................................................................ 35 4.9. Intersection Departures. ......................................................................................... 35 4.10. Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Operations. .............................................................. 36 Chapter 5—IFR PROCEDURES 37 5.1. Air traffic control service at Little Rock AFB. ...................................................... 37 5.2. IFR Control. ........................................................................................................... 37 5.3. Radar Traffic Patterns. ........................................................................................... 37 5.4. Radar Vector to Initial Procedures. ........................................................................ 37 5.5. Local Departure Procedures. .................................................................................. 37 5.6. Availability/Restrictions for Surveillance (ASR) Approaches and Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Approaches/Monitoring. ................................................. 38 Chapter 6—EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 39 6.1. General. .................................................................................................................. 39 6.2. Types of Declared Emergencies. ........................................................................... 39 6.3. Operation of Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS) and Secondary Crash Net (SCN). .................................................................................................................... 39 6.4. On/Off-Base Aircraft Mishaps or Emergencies. .................................................... 39 6.5. External Stores Jettison Areas. .............................................................................. 40 6.6. Fuel Dumping Procedures. ..................................................................................... 40 6.7. Emergency Arresting/Barrier Gear Procedures. .................................................... 40 6.8. Hot Brake Areas and Procedures. .......................................................................... 40 6.9. Abandonment/Bailout of Aircraft. ......................................................................... 40 6.10. Personnel/Crash Locator Beacon Signal/Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) Response Procedures. ............................................................................................ 40 6.11. Combat Aircraft Arm/De-arm/Hot Gun/Hung Ordnance/Hot Flares/Chaff Bundles .................................................................................................................. 40 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 5 6.12. Hydrazine Parking Area. ........................................................................................ 41 6.13. Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft Procedures. .............................................................. 41 6.14. Aircraft Engine Start and Movement (Anti-hijacking). ......................................... 41 6.15. Wind Limitations on the Control Tower. ............................................................... 41 6.16. Evacuation of ATC and AM Operations Facilities. ............................................... 41 6.17. Alternate Facilities. ................................................................................................ 41 6.18. Combat Arms and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Area ............................. 42 6.19. Emergency Airfield Checks. .................................................................................. 42 Chapter 7—AIRFIELD VEHICLE (CMA)/PEDESTRIAN OPERATIONS 43 7.1. Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 43 7.2. Controlled Movement Area (CMA. ....................................................................... 43 7.3. Vehicle Control Area (VCA. ................................................................................. 43 7.4. Airfield Driving Requirements. ............................................................................. 43 7.5. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) and Government Leased Vehicles (GLV. ....... 43 7.6. Vehicle Traffic Procedures. ................................................................................... 43 7.7. Vehicular Call Signs. ............................................................................................. 43 7.8. Airfield Driving Violations and Penalties. ............................................................. 43 7.9. Emergency Vehicle Operations. ............................................................................ 43 7.10. Airfield Construction/Work Crew/Maintenance Restrictions ................................ 44 Chapter 8—FLIGHT PLANNING PROCEDURES 45 8.1. Flight Plans. ........................................................................................................... 45 8.2. Emailing or Faxing Flight Plans. ........................................................................... 45 8.3. Responsibilities. ..................................................................................................... 45 Chapter 9—MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES 46 9.1. Airfield Operations Board (AOB. .......................................................................... 46 Table 9.1. AOB Membership .................................................................................................. 46 9.2. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) System Procedures. ................................................. 47 9.3. Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Accounts and Procedures for Requesting Changes. ................................................................................................................. 48 9.4. Waivers to Airfield/Airspace Criteria. ................................................................... 48 9.5. Prior Permission Requested (PPR) Procedures. ..................................................... 48 9.6. Arriving Air Evac Notification and Response Procedures. ................................... 48 9.7. Unscheduled Aircraft Arrivals. .............................................................................. 48 6 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 9.8. Distinguished Visitor (DV) Notification Procedures. ............................................ 48 9.9. Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo. ................................................................................ 49 9.10. Wear of Hats. ......................................................................................................... 49 9.11. Local Aircraft Priorities. ........................................................................................ 49 9.12. Lost Communication Instructions. ......................................................................... 50 9.13. Standard Climb-out Instructions. ........................................................................... 51 9.14. Opposite Direction Take-offs and Landings. ......................................................... 51 9.15. Breakout/Go Around/Missed Approach Procedures. ............................................. 51 9.16. Flight Line Smoking Policy ................................................................................... 51 9.17. Civilian Aircraft Operations. ................................................................................. 51 9.18. Civil Use of Military NAVAIDS. .......................................................................... 52 9.19. Aero Club Operations. ........................................................................................... 52 9.20. Weather Dissemination and Coordination Procedures – Hazardous/Severe Weather Notification Procedures and Lightning Response ................................... 52 9.21. Airfield Snow Removal Procedures. ...................................................................... 53 9.22. Bird/Wildlife Control – BASH. ............................................................................. 53 9.23. Bird Hazard Notification System. .......................................................................... 53 9.24. DELETED. ............................................................................................................ 53 9.25. Taking of Photographs on the Airfield. ................................................................. 53 9.26. Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Ground Operations. .............................. 53 9.27. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Program (MACA. .................................................. 53 9.28. Quarterly Joint Airfield Inspection. ....................................................................... 54 9.29. Annual Airfield Certification/Safety Inspection. ................................................... 54 9.30. Hearing Protection. ................................................................................................ 54 9.31. DELETED. ............................................................................................................ 55 9.32. Adopted IMTs/Forms. ........................................................................................... 55 Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 56 Attachment 2—FIXED WING TRAFFIC PATTERNS DIAGRAM 60 Attachment 3—CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA & VEHICLE CONTROL AREA 61 Attachment 4—AIRFIELD DIAGRAM 63 Attachment 5—ATCALS DOWNTIME REQUEST 65 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 7 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Scope. This instruction prescribes Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Airfield Management (AM) procedures for Little Rock AFB. AFI 13-204 specifies applicable items that must be addressed herein. Command and Wing directives will be consulted in order to determine how to perform specific operations. The procedures described here are directive in nature and apply to personnel and aircraft assigned to the 19 AW, 314 AW, 189 AW, and tenant units. Deviations from the procedures outlined herein are authorized when flying safety dictates, or when directed by Memphis Center, Little Rock (Adams Field) Approach Control, Little Rock AFB Tower, or AM Operations. 1.2. Policy. Each partner unit or assigned organization is responsible for ensuring its personnel are familiar with this instruction. 1.2.1. The following definitions apply within this instruction. 1.2.1.1. Shall or must - indicates a mandatory procedure. 1.2.1.2. Should - indicates a recommended procedure. 1.2.1.3. May or need not - indicates an optional procedure. 1.2.1.4. Will - indicates futurity, not a requirement for the application of a procedure. 1.3. Quiet Hours for Special Events on and Around the Flight Line. 1.3.1. Coordination for “Quiet Hours” requests will begin with 19 OSS/OSO (Current Operations). 19 OSS/OSO will then forward a request to the 189 OG/OSO, 314 OG/OGO, 29 WPS, 19 OG/CD, 314 OG/CD, 189 OG/CC, 19 MXG/CC, 314 MXG/CC, 189 MXG/CC, and 29 WPS for coordination. Requests will be forwarded to 34 CTS for info only. 19 OG/CC will grant final approval. In order to minimize conflict with formation takeoff times, events requiring quiet hours should not be scheduled during the following time periods: 0920-1005, 1115-1300 and 1415-1615. Quiet hours shall be coordinated prior to ordering invitations or making other special, permanent arrangements as the times may change subject to local flying requirements. Requests must be submitted no later than 10 business days prior to event date to allow proper coordination and notification. If the above suspense is not met, the requester will require face-to-face approval from 19 AW/CC. If proper coordination is not followed, the request for quiet hours is subject to disapproval. Recommend use of loud speaker system to help abate noise pollution. 1.3.1.1. The quiet hours option selected by the 19 OG/CC will be included in the daily flying schedule (Bluelines) on the day of the event. 1.3.2. Special Event Options: 1.3.2.1. Option 1: A sterile flightline. No flying or ground operations. 1.3.2.2. Option 2: No south traffic except on All American Drop Zone (AADZ) days, when PLAYNS Run-ins require pattern aircraft be in south traffic. No High-speed downwind recoveries. No engine runs, aircraft APU/GTC running or aircraft taxi 8 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 anywhere on the parking ramp. No aircraft towing, refueling, AGE or K-loader operation within 3 rows of the event location. 1.3.2.3. Option 3: Choose a location option below: 1.3.2.3.1. Hangar 228: No engine runs, aircraft APU/GTC running, taxi or towing, or aircraft fueling: Oscar – Victor parking rows from the flight line road to Taxiway Foxtrot. No engine run above ground idle: Mike – Yankee parking rows. Taxiway Foxtrot open for taxi. Flight line road open to vehicles. No south traffic except on AADZ days, when PLAYNS Run-ins require pattern aircraft be in south traffic. No High-speed downwind recoveries. 1.3.2.3.2. Hangar 276: No engine runs, aircraft APU/GTC running, taxi or towing, or aircraft fueling: Charlie – Juliet parking rows from the flight line road to Taxiway Foxtrot. No engine run above ground idle: Alpha - Mike parking rows. Taxiway Foxtrot open for taxi. Flight line road open to vehicles. No south traffic except on AADZ days, when PLAYNS Run-ins require pattern aircraft be in south traffic. No High-speed downwind recoveries. 1.3.2.3.3. Hangar 233: No ground operations from Papa to Whiskey row, no maximum power engine runs from November to Zulu row, Taxiway Foxtrot open for taxi operations. Taxiway Charlie will not be used by aircraft. No south traffic except on AADZ days, when PLAYNS Run-ins require pattern aircraft be in south traffic. No High-speed downwind recoveries. 1.3.2.3.4. Ramp Ceremony: No ground operations within 3 rows either side of event, no max power engine runs within 6 rows of event. Taxiway Foxtrot open for taxi operations. Flight Line road open to vehicles. No south traffic except on AADZ days, when PLAYNS Run-ins require pattern aircraft be in south traffic. No High-speed downwind recoveries. 1.3.2.4. Hangar 228: No engine runs, aircraft APU/GTC running, taxi or towing, or aircraft fueling: S – V parking rows from the flight line road to TWY F. No engine run above ground idle: W – Z1 parking rows. TWY F open for taxi. Flight line road open to vehicles. 1.3.2.5. Hangar 276: No engine runs, aircraft APU/GTC running, taxi or towing, or aircraft fueling: C – H parking rows from the flight line road to TWY F. No engine run above ground idle: A, B, I - M parking rows. TWY F open for taxi. Flight line road open to vehicles. Note: When selecting Hangar 228 or 276, Option 1, 2, or 3 above must also be selected. 1.3.3. Ground operations are defined as: aircraft engine runs, aircraft APU/GTC running, taxi or tow, aircraft fueling, and powered AGE equipment. Automotive vehicles are allowed with the exception of k-loaders. 1.4. Airfield Coordination Requirements. Airfield activities (airshows, aerial demonstrations, exercises, deployments, crane operations, construction projects, etc.) must be coordinated through 19 OSS/OSA in advance to ensure proper notification and coordination. 1.4.1. Crane operations must be coordinated through 19 CES a minimum of 60 days in advance of the requested operation to ensure a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 9 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration is filed as required by Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace. Once there is an approved FAA waiver, 19 OSS/OSA shall be notified 10 days in advance of any crane operation to ensure flying operations are not impacted. Note: When the approved FAA Form 7460-1 is returned to the requestor, a copy must be sent to 19 CES and 19 OSS/OSAA. Failure to coordinate may result in suspension of construction operations until approved by the installation commander. 1.4.2. Temporary Construction Waivers: All proposed airfield construction must be coordinated at least 30 days in advance through 19 CES/CEPD for approval of a temporary construction waiver by the 19 AW/CC. See Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01 Airfield/Heliport Planning Design (UFC 3-260-01), Attachments 2 and 15, for further information. 1.4.2.1. Project administrators must submit waivers through 19 CES 45 days prior to and no less than 30 days prior to project start. 1.4.2.2. Waiver requests will detail obstructions requiring a waiver (construction equipment, vehicles, etc.), and provide necessary procedures to mitigate any safety hazards during the construction. 1.4.2.3. Temporary airfield construction waivers shall be signed and approved by 19 AW/CC prior to starting any airfield construction project. 1.5. Airfield Construction. Base civil engineers shall coordinate the location, dates, and times of construction and any restrictions to aircraft operations with AM Operations. Note 1: AOF, AM Operations, and (if available) TERPS liaison will be invited to all airfield pre-construction, work in-progress, and project acceptance construction meetings affecting the airfield or airspace surrounding Little Rock AFB’s airfield. Note 2: IAW AFIs, AM Operations does not provide escorts for airfield construction projects. 1.5.1. AM Operations will display airfield construction hazards on the Airfield Status slide found on the shared drive at \\ltrfs01\tlr_current_ops. 1.5.2. Airfield construction within restricted areas requires the sponsoring agency to provide escorts for contracted personnel. If required, 19 CONS should consider adding licensed and bonded guards/escorts (IAW 19 SFS requirements) into the contract to prevent the Air Force from providing escorts. 1.5.3. AM Operations will ensure all contractors are briefed and trained on safe airfield driving procedures IAW LRAFBI 13-202. 10 LITTLEROCKAFBI13-250 29 APRIL 2010 Chapter 2 AIRFIELD FACILITIES INFORMATION 2.1. Airfield Information. Little Rock AFB’s center of the airfield is located at coordinates: 34°55'03"N (34 55.05N), 92°08'42"W (92 08.70W). Field elevation is 310ft Mean Sea Level (MSL). 2.2. Runway and Assault Zone. 2.2.1. Runway: The touchdown zone elevation for RWY 25 is 298ft MSL and 307ft MSL for RWY 07. The threshold elevation for RWY 25 is 288ft MSL and 285ft MSL for RWY 07. RWY 07/25 (true azimuth 071/251) is 12,000ft by 200ft with 25ft non-load bearing asphalt shoulders. There are 1,000ft asphalt non-load bearing overruns at each end of RWY 25/07. See Attachment 4. 2.2.2. Assault Zone (AZ): The AZ (true azimuth 069/249) is 3,500ft by 60ft. The AZ has a 300ft unmarked load bearing underrun and overrun and 10ft non-load bearing shoulders. The AZ is painted with a white rectangle dictating the landing surface. The distance from the edge of the Assault Zone to the edge of the main runway is 320ft. See Attachment 4. 2.3. Taxiways. All taxiways (TWY) have non-load bearing shoulders and are 75ft wide except for TWYs H and J, which are 40ft wide. See Attachment 4. 2.4. Runway Selection Procedures. 2.4.1. RWY 25 is designated as the calm wind and primary instrument RWY. Mission requirements (AADZ run-in, AZ landings, surrounding airspace, etc.) make designation of RWY 25 advantageous even when the prevailing winds favor RWY 07. 2.4.2. When the 19 AW, 314 AW, and/or 189 AW are scheduled to fly, base weather shall call tower watch supervisor whenever a tailwind component of 10 knots or more is forecast to remain in effect for more than 2 hours. The Watch Supervisor will monitor current wind situations at Little Rock AFB and determine if a runway change is necessary. 2.4.3. If the WS elects to change the active RWY, he/she will notify Command Post, Little Rock (LIT) Approach, AMOPs, Tower Chief Controller who will notify 19 OG/CC office, and Base Weather. Additionally, tower will attempt to coordinate with 189 AW “FOXTROT” prior to changing the RWY in use. As soon as the decision is made to change the active RWY. the Tower shall make a transmission on frequencies 121.5 and 243.0 notifying LRAFB aircraft of RWY change in progress. 2.4.4. Tower will determine when to commence the RWY change based upon existing air traffic. Tower shall coordinate with Little Rock (LIT) Approach, AM Operations, 19 OG/CC or designated representative, and Base Weather before changing the runway and notify these agencies upon completion of the runway change. 2.5. Airfield Lighting Systems. Airfield lighting controls are located in the tower. 2.5.1. Runway lighting: RWYs 07/25: HIRLs, ALSF-1 Sequenced Flashing Lights, and PAPI lights.