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3 WGI 13-203 15 Jun 2006 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY WING INSTRUCTION 13-203 15 JUN 2006 THIS COPY OF WING INSTRUCTION 13-203 IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL. IT WAS CLEANED FOR WEB SITE USE. THE AERO CLUB HAS A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FOR ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES TO READ IT. THIS VERSION WILL ALLOW YOU TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IN OUR STANDARDIZATION TESTS. Section A--General Information/Procedures 1. General Airfield Information: Elmendorf AFB has two active runways, Runway 06/24 (10,000’ x 200’) and Runway 16/34 (7,500’ x 150’). Runway 06 is the primary instrument runway and has a +0.16% gradient. Field elevation is 212’ MSL. Runway 06 is equipped with ALSF-1, HIRLS, TDZL, PAPI, and Centerline lights. Runway 24 has a -0.16% gradient and is equipped with HIRLS, PAPI, and Centerline lights. Runway 34 has a +0.2% gradient. Runway 16 has a -0.2% gradient. Runways 16/34 are equipped with HIRLS and PAPI lights. Elmendorf AFB has TACAN, ILS and PAR approach capabilities to runway 06. All Taxiways are 75 feet wide. Taxiway J between Hangar 11 and Taxiway B is not used for aircraft operations.

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3 WGI 13-203 15 Jun 2006

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

WING INSTRUCTION 13-203 15 JUN 2006

THIS COPY OF WING INSTRUCTION 13-203 IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL. IT WAS CLEANED FOR WEB SITE USE. THE AERO CLUB HAS A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FOR ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES TO READ IT. THIS VERSION WILL ALLOW YOU TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IN OUR STANDARDIZATION TESTS.

Section A--General Information/Procedures 1. General Airfield Information: Elmendorf AFB has two active runways, Runway 06/24

(10,000’ x 200’) and Runway 16/34 (7,500’ x 150’). Runway 06 is the primary instrument runway and has a +0.16% gradient. Field elevation is 212’ MSL. Runway 06 is equipped with ALSF-1, HIRLS, TDZL, PAPI, and Centerline lights. Runway 24 has a -0.16% gradient and is equipped with HIRLS, PAPI, and Centerline lights. Runway 34 has a +0.2% gradient. Runway 16 has a -0.2% gradient. Runways 16/34 are equipped with HIRLS and PAPI lights. Elmendorf AFB has TACAN, ILS and PAR approach capabilities to runway 06. All Taxiways are 75 feet wide. Taxiway J between Hangar 11 and Taxiway B is not used for aircraft operations.

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LOCALIZER CRITICAL

TOUCHDOWN CRITTICAL AREA

GLIDESLOPE CRITICAL INSTRUMENT HOLD LINES NOT

BASE OPS

WEATHER

ELMENDORF AFB A I R F I E L D L A Y O U T

2.1. Issue surface winds when clearing aircraft to takeoff, when clearing an aircraft to land, touch-and-go, stop-and-go, for low approach, or for the option. Restate the landing runway whenever there is a possibility of a conflict with another aircraft that is using or is planning to use another runway.

2.2. Issue wind direction and speed from wind displays. When wind displays are unavailable issue wind information contained in the latest weather sequence, prefaced with the term ESTIMATED.

2.3. When issuing variable wind information, use variable wind criteria (changes in wind direction of 60 degrees or more when the wind speed is 6 knots or more). EXAMPLE: WIND THREE ONE ZERO AT ONE FIVE, VARIABLE BETWEEN TWO SEVEN ZERO AND THREE FOUR ZERO.

2.4. Wind sensors shall be selected for the approach end of runway unless operational advantage will result from other setting. Advise pilots if reported winds are from other than the approach end of runway. Runway 16/34 does not have wind sensors at either end of the runway. Air Traffic Control will use the Rwy 24 sensor and the word, “ESTIMATED,” when giving winds for Rwy 16/34 operations.

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4. Runway Selection Procedures: The ATC watch supervisor will use the criteria outlined below to determine the runway in use but may, in the interest of safety and/or to maintain an expeditious and orderly flow of traffic, deviate from this criteria.

4.1. When the tailwind component is 10 knots or less, Runway 06 will be the runway in

use.

4.2. When the crosswind component exceeds 10 knots, the runway most nearly aligned with the wind will be in use.

4.3. When the ceiling and/or visibility are below published circling minimums, wind direction and speed will not be the sole determining factor for choosing the runway in use.

6. Airfield Lighting Systems/Procedures:

6.1. All airfield lighting will be turned on/off in accordance with FAAO 7110.65 with the following exceptions:

6.1.1. Touchdown zone, PAPI, and centerline lights will be operated on a minimum of Step 2 when the temperature is 35 degrees or below, 24 hours per day to prevent freezing of the lenses.

6.1.2. All runway and approach lights will be turned on Step 2 during times of snow and/or ice fog.

6.1.3. PAPI lights will be set on Step 4 for daytime and Step 3 for nighttime operations, unless requested by the aircrew or as deemed necessary by the controllers. PAPIs need not be operated during hours of darkness when no aircraft are inbound.

6.1.4. During snow removal operations, runway, taxiway, and approach lights will be turned on for snow equipment operators to see and avoid the lights.

6.1.5. Tower will notify weather when making adjustments to airfield lighting that may affect RVR readings.

6.2. When Runway 06/24 is the active runway and the lights are required to be on, only those lights will be turned on. When Runway 16/34 is the active runway and the lights are required to be on, both Runways 06/24 and 16/34 lights will be turned on. Approach and runway light intensity settings will be in accordance with FAAO 7110.65.

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6.3. Taxiway lights will be operated in accordance with FAAO 7110.65 with the following exception: During the hours of darkness and/or periods of snowfall, the taxiway lights will be turned on when snow removal is in progress or as requested by Equipment 44, or when aircraft towing operations are in effect.

6.4. Sequence flashing lights (SFL) will be operated in accordance FAAO 7110.65. SFLs will be turned on prior to aircraft being 10 miles from touchdown.

6.5. 3 CES, Airfield Lighting, will perform nightly inspections during the work week and report any airfield lighting discrepancies, including runway-crossing lights, immediately to Airfield Management.

8.0 Aircraft Arresting Systems: Each cable will be referred to by its number designator. Each cable will be assigned a consecutive number starting at the approach end of Runway 06 through the departure end of Runway 34. The cables are designated as follows:

Cable 1 - Approach end BAK-12 on Runway 06

Cable 2 – Mid BAK-12 on Runway 06

Cable 3 – Departure end BAK-12 on Runway 06

Cable 4 – Approach end BAK-12 on Runway 34

Cable 5 - Mid BAK-13 on Runway 34 Cable 6 - Departure end BAK-13 on Runway 34

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Rwy 06 Rwy 24

Cable 1 1780 8220

Cable 2 7455 2545

Cable 3 9438 562

B A S E O P S

ELMENDORF AFB B A R R I E R L O C A T I O N S

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8.1. Dual Runway Operation: Standard airfield cable configuration for Runway 06/24 will be cables 1, 2, and 3 up. Runway 16/34 will be Cables 5 and 6 up.

8.2. Single Runway Operation: Standard configuration for Runway 6/24, is Cables 1, 2, and 3 up. Standard configuration for runway 16/34 is Cables 4, 5 and 6 up. The minimum airfield cable configuration for fighter operations is a departure end cable up. Unique circumstances will be coordinated through OSS Top 3.

10. Air Traffic Control Facilities: The Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Management are both 24-hour/365 day operations. PAR hours of operations are published by NOTAM.

11. Local ATC Frequencies

11.1. Tower - 127.2/352.05/CH 3

11.2. Ground Control - 121.8/275.8/CH 2

11.3. ATIS - 124.3/273.5 (Available 1400-0800z)

11.4. Radar Final Control - 134.9/259.1 (Ch 16) or 271.3 (Ch 17)

11.5. Pilot to Dispatch - 134.1/372.2

11.6. Pilot to Metro - 346.6

11.7. Single Frequency Approach - 327.1 (Ch 7)

11.8. Anchorage Departure - 118.6/290.5 (Ch 4) or 134.35/285.55

11.9. Clearance Delivery – 128.8/306.925 (Ch 9)

12. Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS): Elmendorf AFB has TACAN (Ch 81), ILS (localizer 110.3, 3 degree glide slope), and PAR approach capabilities to runway 06.

12.1. Radar and Airfield Systems Response Times:

12.1.1. The 3 CS Radar and Airfield Systems personnel will be on duty Monday- Friday 0700-1600 local (excluding holidays) and will be ON-CALL during all other times.

12.1.2. ON-DUTY: Immediately available to respond to outages/impairments from duty

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location. ON -CALL: Able to be contacted by 3 CS Maintenance Control at all times and respond to equipment outages within 1 hour after receiving notification.

12.1.3. NAVAID Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI): Times are published in the Flight Information Publication Alaska Supplement. Changes to published times will be disseminated via NOTAM.

13.2. The Civil Engineer Power Production shop will run the Tower/RFC generator the second Thursday of each month from 0700-0800 local time for a preventive maintenance inspection unless otherwise coordinated.

14. Transient Alert: See Flight Information Publication, Alaska Supplement for services provided.

15. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Procedures: Elmendorf’s ATIS is available 1400-0800z. Contact Elmendorf tower on 127.2/352.05 for current information outside of the listed times. In addition to weather information the ATIS will broadcast runway status, Runway Condition Readings (RCR), Runway Visual Range (RVR), airfield advisories, weather advisories, weather warnings, Night Vision Device (NVD) Operations, and other pertinent information when appropriate. Specific ATIS procedures are outlined in Air Traffic Operations Instruction (ATOI) 13-203.

16.2. Engine Run-Up Areas: Aircraft engine run-ups will be accomplished in accordance with AFI 11-218, Aircraft Movement and Operation on the Ground, appropriate supplements, WG MOIs and this instruction.

18. Aircraft Taxiing Requirements: All locally assigned aircraft will adhere to the taxi instruction below. All taxiing aircraft are responsible for de-confliction into and out of parking areas.

18.1. Aircraft will not taxi on runways, taxiways, or ramps without two-way radio communications and approval from Tower. Exceptions are as follows:

18.1.1. Aero Club aircraft may silent taxi on Taxiway P. They will contact ground prior to taxiing on Taxiway N.

18.1.2. After landing, when runway 06 is in use, wing fighters may "silent taxi" to parking

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while monitoring Ground Control on 275.8 or 121.8, unless instructed to contact Ground Control. However, all aircraft must obtain Tower authorization prior to crossing any runways.

19. Runway Surface Condition (RSC)/Runway Condition Reading (RCR)

Values: 20.1. RCR Equivalent values to braking action:

02 – 05 = NIL

06 – 12 = POOR

13 – 18 = FAIR

19 – 25 = GOOD

20.2. RSC Abbreviations

WR – Wet Runway IR – Ice on Runway

SLR – Slush on Runway

PSR – Packed Snow on Runway

LSR – Loose Snow on Runway

P– Patchy

22. Noise Abatement/Quiet Hour Procedures:

22.1. Aircraft will avoid over flying the base hospital and portions of the base south of Runway 06 for noise abatement and safety reasons.

22.2. Base quiet hours are from 2230 - 0600 local, Monday through Friday and 2230 through 0800 Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Full stop landings and departures are authorized during base quiet hours. Exceptions will be coordinated by the 3rd Wing Command Post (3 WG/CP) and must be approved by the 3 OG/CC, 3 MXG/CC, or 732 AMS/CC as appropriate. Approvals will be forwarded by 3 WG/CP to the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), Airfield Management, and the Tower.

22.3. Exceptions to Base Quiet Hours:

22.3.2. Aero Club may conduct Runway 06/24 takeoffs and landings with patterns flown to the north side of the runway.

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LOCALIZER CRITICAL AREA

TOUCHDOWN CRITTICAL AREA

GLIDE SLOPE CRITICAL AREA

INSTRUMENT HOLD LINES

FIRE

BASE OPS

WEATHER

ELMENDORF AFB P R E C I S I O N A P P R O A C H

C R I T C A L A R E A S

26. Protecting Precision Approach Critical Areas:

26.1. Localizer Critical Area: Departure end of runway 06. This rectangular area extends from the localizer transmitting antenna 2,000 feet toward the approach end of the runway and 150 feet on each side of the runway centerline. It includes a 50-feet extension behind the localizer antenna. The VFR runway hold lines and the instrument hold lines are coincidental; therefore, only the VFR runway hold lines are depicted.

26.2. Glide slope Critical Area: Approach end of runway 06. This is a fan-shaped area that extends from the glide slope antenna 1,300 feet toward the approach end of runway 06. It covers an area 30 degrees each side of a line drawn through the glide slope antenna and parallel to the runway centerline. Instrument hold lines are located on taxiway M and taxiway Alpha South.

26.3. PAR Touchdown Zone Critical Area: This is a 3,200 foot long by 1,000 foot wide rectangle centered on the runway centerline. It begins 200 feet prior to the landing threshold and extends 3,200 feet in the direction of landing. Instrument hold lines are located on taxiway N just west of taxiway N2, along the intersection of taxiway N and the Ops Ramp.

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ANCHORAGE AND LAKE HOOD TRAFFIC DO NOT FLY BETWEEN 1200’ AND 2000’

27. Local Flying Area/Designation of Airspace: The lateral limits of the Elmendorf segment is that area lying within a line beginning at the intersection of the EDF Class D airspace boundary with Loop Road (the intersection of restricted area R-2203 and Loop Road), extending southerly along Loop Road, to Davis Highway; thence due south to the northern boundary of the Merrill Segment; thence westward along the northern boundary of the Merrill segment to the EDF Class D airspace boundary (the mouth of Ship Creek); thence clockwise along the EDF Class D airspace boundary (across the Knik arm to Point No-Name, then along the north shoreline to a point directly adjacent Lake Loraine, then along a 5 mile arc from EDF tower to the south shoreline, then easterly along the boundary of R-2203) to the point of beginning. The vertical limit of the Elmendorf segment is the surface area up to but not including 3000’ MSL

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28. VFR Local Training Areas: There are no VFR training areas in Elmendorf’s Class D. The following points are local VFR reporting points. Point McKenzie, Point No-Name, The 381st Intelligence Squadron Antenna Farm, Hillberg Ski Slope, Six-Mile Lake, Otter Lake, Bryant AAF, Elmendorf AFB Hospital, and the Muldoon Intersection.

29. VFR Weather Minima: Visibility must be a minimum of 3 SM for the VFR overhead/ rectangular traffic pattern to be open. Minimum ceiling for the overhead traffic pattern is 2000’ AGL. Minimum ceiling for the rectangular pattern is 1500’ AGL. Minimum ceiling for the light aircraft pattern is 1100’ AGL. When ceiling is the only factor affecting the traffic pattern, a pilot or the tower may request a pattern check in order to determine whether cloud clearance can be maintained. The Tower Watch Supervisor has the discretion of closing all or a portion of the VFR traffic pattern when weather is better than stated above but weather phenomena such as clouds or fog prevent tower personnel from visually acquiring aircraft in the traffic pattern.

30. VFR Entry Procedures:

30.1. If radar service is not used/available, pilots will contact Tower with the ATIS code

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30.2. Unless otherwise advised by the Tower, pilots not on a published arrival procedure will enter Elmendorf’s Class D airspace at traffic pattern altitude and fly a 45-degree entry leg to downwind or enter via initial.

RWY 24 PATTERN

RWY 16/34 ENTRY

EDF AIRSPACE

CARTEE’ AIRSPACE

30.3. When entering initial from Point No Name, give way to aircraft turning base from an extended downwind.

30.4. For Runway 24, fly North of Otter Lake. Aircraft requiring entry into R-2203 while the area is HOT or HOT WITH AIRCRAFT will notify tower prior to entry. (Paragraph 110)

30.5. For Runway 16/34 all aircraft with pattern airspeeds greater than 105 KIAS, will over fly Runway 06 at 1,200/1,700 feet MSL (as appropriate) and enter a downwind for

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Runway 16/34. Other entries require prior approval by Tower.

31. VFR Pattern Procedures: Pilots will fly standard traffic patterns and will not initiate a closed pattern until the departure end of the runway, unless the Tower approves or directs a deviation. Extended downwind legs require Tower approval.

TACTICAL INITIAL

RWY 06 NO-NAME

TRANSITION

32.1. No-Name Transition (NNT): The NNT is an IFR recovery off the DESKA Arrival. Aircraft should contact Elmendorf Tower by 9 DME. Weather must be ceiling 4,000 feet and visibility 5 SM or better.

32.2. Tactical Initial: Tactical initial will be flown to Runway 06 or 34 only. Weather must be ceiling 4,000 feet and visibility 5 SM or better. Aircraft will fly the NO NAME or MATSU transitions between 3,500 and 6,000 feet MSL. By 10 DME, pilots will request the tactical initial to a specific runway with Anchorage Approach.

32.2.1. Runway 06 Tactical Initial: Aircraft will proceed inbound from Point No-Name direct to the intersection of Runway 06/34, left break and descend to pattern altitude. Wingman will be offset to the south.

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TROY 1 RECOVERY

RANDOM

RANDOM STRAIGHT IN

32.7. Random Shallow: The Random Shallow maneuver will be flown at or above 500 feet AGL from sunrise to sunset, and at or above 1,010 feet MSL from sunset to sunrise. This approach will be conducted in VMC. Aircraft will start northwest of the field for either a straight in or circling approach to Runway 16. NOTE: When below 800 feet MSL, aircraft inbound for these approaches should broadcast position and intentions on Six Mile Lake CTAF 122.9

32.7.1. Random Shallow Straight-In: Once passing Six-Mile Lake, proceed direct Runway 16 for straight-in approach. Appropriate phraseology will be “Call sign, REQUEST RANDOM SHALLOW STRAIGHT-IN, RUNWAY 16.”

32.7.2. Random Shallow Abeam: Over-fly Hillberg Ski Area or offset up to one mile to the east, proceed inbound to the runway intersection for a left break to Runway 16. Appropriate phraseology will be “Call sign, REQUEST RANDOM SHALLOW ABEAM, RUNWAY 16.”

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32.8. Random Steep: The Random Steep maneuver will be flown at or above 4,500 feet MSL. Aircraft will start the maneuver North of the airfield. This maneuver will be conducted in VMC. Appropriate phraseology will be: “Call sign, REQUEST RANDOM STEEP, RUNWAY 16.”

32.9. Assault Landings: Aircrew must advise tower if planning to depart Runway 34 after landing Runway 16 as soon as possible to allow time for sequencing of other traffic.

NOTE: Engine-Running On/Of /Combat loads must be prior coordinated with Airfield Management.

33. VFR Pattern Airspeeds:

33.1. F-15, F/A-22

33.2. F-15, F/A-22

33.3. C-12

33.4. C-130, C-17

33.5. E-3

33.6. UC-35/C-560

300 knots indicated air speed (KIAS) for Runway 06/24 operations.

250 KIAS for Runway 16/34 operations.

150-175 KIAS (1 80-200 KIAS for overhead).

150-175 KIAS (200 KIAS for overhead and tactical downwind and up to

250 KIAS for random shallow approaches). 200-225 KIAS (150-190 KIAS for the VFR Pattern).

150-200 KIAS

34. VFR Pattern Altitudes:

34.1. Non-fighter type aircraft whose pattern airspeed exceeds 105 KIAS will fly at 1200 feet MSL while in the VFR pattern.

34.2. Light aircraft and helicopters that fly a pattern airspeed of 105 KIAS or less will fly at 800 feet MSL while in the VFR pattern.

34.3. Fighter-type aircraft’s VFR pattern altitude is 1,700 feet MSL.

34.4. Aircraft will enter Elmendorf Class D airspace at or above pattern altitude, unless approved otherwise by the control tower.

34.5. High performance aircraft are prohibited from over-flying the Elmendorf AFB

Hospital.

35. Protection of VFR Overhead: To provide separation from the overhead pattern during VMC, pilots executing other than full stop landings on Runway 06/24 will remain at or below 1,200 feet MSL until the departure end of the runway, unless the Tower approves a deviation. VFR aircraft executing other than a full stop landing on runway 16/34 may be instructed to remain at or below 700 feet MSL until passing the departure end of the runway to avoid crossing traffic.

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38. Go-Arounds: Pilots instructed to "GO-AROUND" after turn to final has been started will attempt to maintain altitude, complete the final turn execute a restricted low approach (700’ MSL), fly parallel to the runway on the maneuvering (traffic pattern) side.

VFR Departures:

41.1. If departing under visual flight rules (VFR) and requesting radar advisories, contact Ground Control for beacon code and frequency.

SIX MILE LAKE DEPARTURE

GOOSE BAY DEPARTURE

BRYANT DEPARTURE

41.2. Aircraft departing VFR from Runway 34/16 may be instructed to remain at or below 700 feet MSL until passing the departure end of the runway to avoid possible crossing traffic.

41.3. VFR light aircraft departing Elmendorf will coordinate departure requests and taxi instructions with Ground Control. Clearance Delivery does not pass VFR clearances.

41.3.1. Climbing Departures: Requests for climbing departures should be made as soon as possible with Tower for traffic planning purposes. An approval of a climbing departure indicates that the 800 ft MSL altitude restriction on departure is deleted but does not remove the restriction to remain at or below 1200 ft MSL until the departure end of the runway.

41.3.2. Early Turn Out: The approval of an early turn out indicates that an aircraft may make a turn prior to reaching the departure end of the runway but does not remove the restriction to not over-fly parked or taxiing aircraft.

41.3.3. Bryant Departure: Proceed direct Bryant AAF.

41.3.4. Hospital Departure: Proceed direct to EDF hospital.

41.3.5. Goose Bay Departure: Proceed northbound to Goose Bay.

41.3.6. Six-Mile Lake Departure: Proceed direct to west end of Six-Mile

Lake. 42. Reduced Same Runway Separation (RSRS) Procedures:

42.1.5. Controllers will provide cautionary wake turbulence advisories when required IAW FAAO 7110.65. Pilots are responsible for wake turbulence separation when maintaining visual separation or operating VFR.

42.2. RSRS does not apply to the following:

42.2.1. To any situation involving an emergency aircraft.

42.2.2. To civil aircraft, including aero club aircraft.

43. Intersection Departures:

43.1. Intersection takeoffs are authorized, subject to restrictions. Distance remaining will be provided to base assigned aircraft upon request.

43.2. Aero Club and Alaska Regional Flight Center (AKRFC) aircraft will be taxied to Runway 06 at Taxiway N1 for an intersection departure unless otherwise requested.

43.3. C-12/BE-20/BE-190 aircraft of the 517 AS will be taxied to Runway 06 at Taxiway B for an intersection departure unless otherwise requested.

43.4. ATC will issue “FEET REMAINING” to any pilot requesting it and to all non-base assigned military aircraft.

44. Intersecting Runway Operations:

Rwy 16 Rwy 34

D2 N/A 6200

D1 2500 5000

G O L D R A M P

H 1

T O W E R

Rwy 06 Rwy 24

N1 7400 2600

N2 6800 3200

B 5700 4300

F I R E

C L U B Intersection Departure Distances

44.1. After landing, an aircraft may be asked if they are able to hold short of the intersection to allow continuing full runway operations for the intersecting runway. Only one aircraft may be requested to hold short of the intersection.

44.2. Pilots requested to hold short of the intersecting runway MUST inform ATC if unable to comply.

Section D--IFR Procedures

45. Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Approaches/Monitoring:

45.1. RFC hours will be published via NOTAM by Airfield Management each Thursday for the upcoming week. During these times RFC will provide dual PAR approach capability. Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) approaches are not available at Elmendorf.

45.2. Due to extensive light civilian aircraft operations in the vicinity of the EDF Rwy 06 final approach course, RFC will normally monitor all instrument approaches during hours of operation.

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46. IFR Breakout Instructions (for Aircraft Returning to Approach Control): This procedure may apply to straight-in approaches and will be applied at or prior to the final approach fix (FAF). Unless otherwise coordinated, "Break-Out" means: "CLIMB AND MAINTAIN 1,600 FEET, TURN LEFT HEADING 3-3-0." Traffic conditions may dictate alternate instructions.

47. IFR Go Around Instructions: These instructions are also referred to as the “ROMEO” (for base assigned aircraft) and will be applied when aircraft are inside the final approach fix. “TOWER CLEARANCE CANCELED/NOT RECE IVED/GO AROUND (reason) FLY RUNWAY HEADING, MAINTAIN AT OR BELOW 1,200 UNTIL THE DEPARTURE END, THEN CLIMB AND MAINTAIN 3,000, UPON PASSING 900’ AND THE DEPARTURE END, TURN LEFT HEADING 2-9-0 AND PROCEED DIRECT HOBBS.”

49. Standard Missed Approach/Climb out Procedures: For aircraft executing missed approach/low approach/stop-n-go/touch-n-go/option/go-around, the following standardized climbout procedures shall be used. This procedure shall be referred to as “ROMEO” in communications to base assigned aircraft; otherwise, the entire procedure will be passed. The procedure is:

49.1. For Runway 06: “AFTER COMPLETION OF LOW APPROACH/STOP-AND-GO/TOUCH-AND-GO/GO-AROUND/OPTION, FLY RUNWAY HEADING, MAINTAIN AT OR BELOW 1,200 FEET MEAN SEA LEVEL (MSL) UNTIL DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY IN VMC, OR IF IN IMC, EDF 239R, 0.6 DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT (DME), OR AS DIRECTED BY EDF TOWER/RFC, THEN CLIMB AND MAINTAIN 3,000’ MSL, UPON PASSING 900 FEET MSL AND THE DEPARTURE END, TURN LEFT HEADING 2-9-0 AND PROCEED DIRECT HOBBS.”

49.2. For Runway 24: “AFTER COMPLETION OF LOW APPROACH/STOP-AND-GO/TOUCH-AND-GO/GO-AROUND/OPTION, FLY RUNWAY HEADING, MAINTAIN AT OR BELOW 1,200 FEET MEAN SEA LEVEL (MSL) UNTIL DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY IN VMC, OR IF IN IMC, EDF 237R, 2.2 DME, OR AS DIRECTED BY EDF TOWER/RFC, THEN CLIMB AND MAINTAIN 3,000’ MSL, TURN RIGHT HEADING 3-2-0 AND PROCEED DIRECT HOBBS,” Remain within EDF 5 DME until established on heading 3-2-0.

50. IFR Departures:

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50.1. Clearances: Pilots will contact Elmendorf Clearance Delivery (128.8/306.925) to obtain their instrument flight rules (IFR) or special visual flight rules (SVFR) clearance. To avoid departure delays, every effort should be made to resolve clearance discrepancies prior to taxiing for departure. Aircraft can expect delays in excess of 15 minutes if changes to IFR clearances are made within 10 minutes of estimated time of departure.

59. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Response: ELT tests are limited to the first five minutes of every hour for three audible sweeps. For all other times, Elmendorf Tower will notify Anchorage Center and the 3 WG Command Post (3 WG/CP). The Tower will advise whether the ELT is transmitting on UHF 243.0 or VHF 121.5. The 3 WG/CP will immediately notify the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) and the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC).

59.1. The 3 WG MOC will immediately notify 732 AMS, Transient Alert, Aero Club, Maintenance Production Superintendents, and ELT beacon locator personnel assigned to all 3 WG flying squadrons to ensure wing ELT switches are in the auto and not manual position.

59.2. Beacon locator personnel will immediately respond to conduct an airfield search to include searching for ELTs reported in the vicinity of Six Mile Lake. After initial search, beacon locater personnel will continue to assist in the search until the signal is found.

59.3. After the search is completed, all responding agencies will notify the 3 WG MOC who will then notify 3 WG/CP. 3 WG/CP will notify the RCC and Tower. Tower will notify Anchorage Center of the search results.

66. Anti-Hijack Procedures:

66.1. Once a pilot squawks code 7500, or verbally indicates the selection of code 7500, the pilot will not reset transponder to 7700 to signify additional urgency. Code 7500 for hijacking already signifies the highest level of urgency.

66.3. ATC Actions.

66.3.1. Upon pilot report or observance of 7500 squawk, the Watch Supervisor will contact Anchorage Approach (A11) with location of 7500 observation.

66.3.1.1. The minimum information passed should be:

66.3.1.1.2. Callsign of Aircraft.

66.3.1.1.3. Type of Aircraft.

66.3.1.1.4. Time (Universal Time Coordinate).

66.3.1.1.5. Position (Latitude and Longitude, if available).

66.3.1.1.6. Heading.

66.3.1.1.7. Speed.

66.3.1.1.8. Altitude (including if the aircraft is at the assigned altitude).

66.3.1.1.9. Other pertinent information including, but not limited to: the situation on board, including the status of the cockpit security, aircraft security, pilot intentions, number of persons onboard, assistance needed, and fuel state.

66.4. Suspicious Activity

66.4.1. If radio communications between ATC and aircrew are lost and not reestablished within 5 minutes, ATC should consider the aircraft to be engaged in suspicious activity.

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(other than approved emergency codes), ATC should consider the aircraft to be engaged in suspicious activity.

66.4.3. If an aircraft deviates from assigned route of flight/altitude and subsequently refuses to return to it when requested, ATC should consider this aircraft to be engaged in suspicious activity.

66.4.4. Phantom or inappropriate transmissions, such as unusual questions about military activities or sensitive/secure areas should be considered as suspicious activity.

66.4.5. Inconsistent or abnormal repetitive aircraft activity, inappropriate speed, inappropriate rate of climb or descent, missed crossing restrictions, and missed reporting points should be considered as suspicious activity.

66.4.6. Lack of or inadequate responses provide by aircrews to ATC follow-up inquiries regarding flight difficulties should be considered as suspicious activity.

66.4.7. Any air carrier, cargo, general aviation, or air taxi that requests to divert from its original destination or route for any unusual reasons should be considered as suspicious activity.

67. Stop Alert/Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft:

67.1. Tower personnel will attempt to contact observed aircraft taxiing without prior tower coordination.

67.2. Tower personnel will contact Airfield Management, when observed aircraft taxiing without prior tower coordination, to determine if aircraft have authority to taxi.

67.3. If authority wasn’t obtained from Airfield Management for aircraft to taxi, tower will activate the PCAS and initiate Stop Alert.

67.3.1. If notified by Airfield Management of a Stop Alert, tower will obtain all pertinent information and activate the PCAS unless Airfield Management advises that the SCN has already been activated.

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Section F Flight Planning Procedures

70. Filing Flight Plans: All aircraft that depart Elmendorf Air Force Base MUST file a flight plan. Flight plan filing procedures will be in accordance with AFI 11-202, General Flight Rules; AFI 11-401, Flight Management; AFI 13-213, and any applicable Wing Instructions, maintenance instructions, or Memorandum of Agreements. Flights remaining within Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center’s (ZAN ARTCC) airspace may use DD Form 175, Military Flight Plan. Flights that depart ZAN ARTCC, regardless of destination, must file a DD Form 1801, DoD International Flight Plan. A flight that departs and returns to Elmendorf with no en route stops is considered a local area flight. These flights may use stereo plan (SP) routes and will file their flight plan using the approved Wing Flight Scheduling program (WFSP), followed up by a phone call to Airfield Management to confirm SP routes. A listing of SP routes is located in Airfield Management. Airfield Management personnel will use the PACAF Airfield Management Database to track all flight plans.

70.2. Flight plans may be filed in person, by the WFSP, or by fax to Airfield Management. Only Elmendorf assigned aircraft to include the Aero Club, Six-mile Lake, Alaska Flight Regional Center, and Red Flag hosted participant are authorized to fax flight plans. Faxed flight plans/changes to the WFSP will be followed up with a telephone call to ensure receipt and accuracy. Agencies that fax flight plans are required to maintain the original flight plan, crew list, manifest, fuel load, weight and balance information, and other pertinent information in accordance with Air Force WEB-RIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://webrims.amc.af.mil. All flight plans will be filed no later than one hour prior to proposed takeoff time. Airfield Management will not accept flight plans over the telephone/landline circuit or the pilot-to-dispatch (PTD) frequency 372.2 or 134.1. Changes to previously filed flight plans may be made and accepted via telephone or PTD radio.

70.2.4. Aero Club, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Privately Owned Aircraft (POA): Departing flights, regardless of flight rules condition, will file a flight plan with Airfield Management. Arriving flights will consider their flight plans closed upon arrival, unless requested to remain open by the pilot. FBI aircraft will use local Aero Club procedures. All aircraft, whether they are privately owned or affiliated with any military/ government agency, will file a DD Form 175.

77. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Procedures: All NOTAMs and Airfield Advisories concerning the Elmendorf Aerodrome are entered into the FAA NOTAM database by

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Airfield Management. The Elmendorf Air Traffic Control tower is the NOTAM monitor facility.

87.1.14. General Aviation traffic (IFR or VFR).

NOTE: Elmendorf AFB is a military airfield. Normal Circumstance provides military and commercial traffic supporting the military mission priority over all other traffic.

91. Flightline Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited at gas stations, petroleum, oil, lubricants (POL) facilities, liquid oxygen plants, and flightline areas (including in vehicles) except in areas designated by the Base Fire Chief. Smoking is approved on taxiways and parking aprons when at least 50 feet from the nearest aircraft or servicing operation.

92. Civil Aircraft Operations:

92.1. Airfield Management is the designated representative for processing civil aircraft landing permits IAW AFI 10-1001, Civil Aircraft Landing Permits. Airfield Management will coordinate with the 3 WG/CC on required actions for Elmendorf.

92.2. Airfield Management will process landing permit requests for privately owned aircraft operations at Elmendorf AFB and Six-Mile Lake.

92.3. Civil aircraft can only operate with an approved landing permit and for the approved “purpose of use.”

92.4. All operations not in accordance with AFI 10-1001 will be designated as an unauthorized landing and will be processed accordingly.

92.5. Aircraft owners are responsible for maintaining the appropriate paperwork on privately owned aircraft and ensuring renewal approval occurs prior to expiration.

92.6. Tower will notify Airfield Management as soon as possible of civil diverts in to Elmendorf. Airfield Management will park the aircraft on West Ramp 1-4, JMC Ramp, or work with AMCC for other parking areas. All aircraft with wing span les than or equal to 140’ will be parked on Ops Ramp.

92.7. Airfield Management will notify Security Forces of all civil diverts.

93. Civil Use of Military NAVAIDS/Air Traffic Control Landing Systems (ATCALS):

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The EDF ILS, DME and frequencies 110.3/113.4 are part of the National Airspace System (NAS). Civil aircraft use military NAVAIDS/ATCALS while on approach to Elmendorf and Merrill Field.

94. Aero Club Aircraft Operations:

94.1. Aero Club flight plans may be filed in person or faxed to Airfield Management. Faxed flight plans will be followed up with a telephone call to ensure receipt and accuracy. Aero Club will maintain the original flight plan, crew list, manifest, fuel load, weight and balance information, and other pertinent information on faxed flight plans in according to Air Force WEB-RIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://webrims.amc.af.mil

94.2. Aero Club aircraft may silent taxi on Taxiway P. They will contact ground prior to taxiing to Taxiway N.

94.3. Aero Club may conduct Runway 06/24 takeoffs and landings with patterns flown to the north side of the runway during Base Quiet hours (see exception Paragraph 22.3.2). This exception does not apply to Ceremonial Quiet hours.

94.4. Reduced Same Runway Separation does not apply to aero club aircraft (Paragraph

42.2.2.). 94.5. See Paragraph 41 for normal Aero Club departures.

94.6. VFR Aero Club aircraft that lose communications while outside Elmendorf’s Class D airspace should proceed to the nearest non-towered airport (normally Birchwood) and land immediately.

94.7. VFR Aero Club aircraft that lose communications while inside Elmendorf’s Class D airspace should proceed to the Antenna Farm and hold at 800’, awaiting the steady green light from tower. Upon receiving a steady green light, Aero Club aircraft may land on any runway.

NOTE: Pilots of aircraft with lost communications should continue to transmit their intentions and pattern positions on appropriate frequencies.

95. Civilian Practice Approaches: Civilian aircraft may execute practice approaches to Elmendorf with Tower approval and are subject to the following restrictions:

95.1. Altitude Deviation: Approval of an altitude deviation indicates an aircraft may enter

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Elmendorf’s Class D segment at any altitude within the segment and allows aircraft to utilize either an 800’ MSL or 1200’ MSL traffic pattern altitude in preparation for landing unless specifically directed otherwise by ATC.

95.2. Practice approaches will not be approved for aircraft during the base quiet hour period (2230 to 0600 local time) (see exception paragraph 22.3.2).

95.3. Civilian aircraft other than base assigned are prohibited from conducting touch and go, stop and go or full stop landings except for emergencies or as authorized by Airfield Management.

96. Light Aircraft Operations: Light aircraft (pattern airspeed less than 105 KIAS) operating in Elmendorf Class D airspace will maintain at or below 800’ MSL, unless an altitude deviation is approved by Tower. Pilots over-flying the Six-Mile Lake area should be alert for aircraft operating below 600’ MSL. This area is not visible from the Elmendorf Control Tower. Six Mile Lake Sportsman Club pilots have been approved to conduct operations at or below 600’ MSL without Elmendorf tower radio contact.

98.3. Runway 16/34 will be CLOSED anytime any portion of the runway is unplowed with 3” or more of accumulated snow. If snow control vehicles create snow berms while clearing runway 06/24, the Elbow, or Twy M which are 3” or more and proceed onto Rwy 16/34, the runway will be closed. The appropriate notice to airman (NOTAM) will be published. For Runway 16/34 to be re-opened for flight operations prior to it being plowed, the following events must occur:

100. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)/Bird Watch Condition (BWC) Procedures: Refer to 3 WGI 91-212 for specific BASH procedures.

101. Bird Watch Condition (BWC) Codes: The following terminology has been locally established for rapid communication of bird activity.

101.1. Condition SEVERE. BWC SEVERE indicates that heavy concentrations of birds on or immediately above the active runway or other specific location that represents an immediate hazard to safe flying operations. SEVERE will be declared at Elmendorf AFB any time bird

dispersal activity in the Bird Exclusion Zone (BEZ) is under way or any large bird or concentration of birds (including those in the moderate description) are on or above the runway, in the arrival or departure routes, or are at concentrations in the Primary BEZ greater than moderate.

101.2. Condition MODERATE. This condition requires increased vigilance by all agencies and extreme caution by aircrews. MODERATE will be declared at Elmendorf AFB when concentrations of approximately 5 to 15 large birds (waterfowl, gulls, ravens or similar or larger size) or approximately 15 to 30 small birds (starlings, sparrows, and so forth) are within the Primary BEZ but not meeting the SEVERE criteria.

101.3. Condition LOW. Normal bird activity on and above the airfield with low probability of hazard.

101.4. Declaring a Bird Watch Condition. The 3 OG/CC has delegated to the Tower Supervisor the authority to declare a bird watch condition. To allow maximum flexibility for the tower controllers and the SOF, a BWC may be declared for an approach or departure end of the affected runway, that is, “BWC SEVERE, departure end, Runway 34; eagle soaring at 100 feet above ground level.” Once the dispersal teams have moved the birds and the airfield is clear, the BWC should be lowered.

111. R-2203 Procedures--Fort Richardson Live Firing Range:

111.1. Nonparticipating pilots will avoid R-2203 when “hot” or “hot with aircraft.” If avoidance is not possible, pilots will inform the Elmendorf Tower, who will request a stop/check fire from the Fort Richardson Range Control. Normally, this request will be confirmed within 2 minutes. Normal range operations will resume after 15 minutes if additional delays are not requested. Status can be obtained from the Elmendorf Tower, ANC Approach, or ATIS. The following terms apply when describing activities in R-2203:

111.1.1. HOT -- Denotes that R-2203 has been activated for any designated activity. ATC shall provide vertical separation of at least 500 feet above the upper limit and remain clear of the peripheral boundary laterally.

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and radar separation of at least 3 miles from the peripheral boundary. This status will be declared for unlit paradrop activities at night, high altitude airdrops (above 3,000’ MSL), or during scheduled airdrops that occur during instrument meteorological conditions.

111.1.3. COLD -- Denotes that there is no activity requiring activation of R-2203, nor any activity requiring a NOTAM.

111.1.4. CHECK FIRE -- Used only in an aircraft emergency situation or imminent penetration of R-2203, due to emergency or unanticipated flight deviation, requiring the immediate shut down of R-2203 activities.

111.1.5. STOP FIRE -- This request is made due to weather conditions, aircraft performance characteristics, mission and time critical deployments that necessitate the use of Elmendorf Runway 06 for departures when R-2203 is “Hot” or “Hot with Aircraft.” A request for Stop Fire shall also be used for Runways 24, 34 and 16 arrivals when penetration of R-2203 protected airspace is anticipated and R-2203 is either “Hot” or “Hot with Aircraft.” Upon request for a “Stop Fire”, actions shall be initiated to provide for a “Stop Fire” and to notify the requesting agency when a “Stop Fire” condition exists. If unable to immediately complete a “Stop Fire”, notify the requesting agency of the estimated time of delay.

111.1.6. STOP AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: This request is made to allow operations from Elmendorf AFB that are precluded by a “Hot with Aircraft” status due to the 3-mile separation requirement. Upon receipt of a “Stop Aircraft Operations” request, Range Control shall coordinate to cease aircraft activities requiring the “Hot with Aircraft” status (i.e. unlit paradrops at night, air-to-ground gunnery, etc.) and notify the requesting agency when a “Stop Aircraft Operations” condition exists. Ground-based activity may continue; to include live fire exercises. Range control will determine whether or not aircraft may enter airspace over ongoing ground activities. Range control will make every attempt to safely accommodate routine requests short of interrupting in progress ground live fire operations. If unable to immediately complete a “Stop Aircraft Operations”, notify the requesting agency of the estimated time of delay. NOTE: The status of R-2203 does not necessarily indicate the status of the Malamute Drop Zone. The Malamute Drop Zone may be active when R-2203 is not.