AFI13-201_ACCSUP_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I — Airspace Management

AFI13-201_ACCSUP_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I governs airspace management procedures supporting USAF flight operations and local airspace use.

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  • Publication number: AFI13-201_ACCSUP_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I
  • Title: AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2017-06-07

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The publication addresses MTR closures, bird-strike hazards, weather information, VFR traffic avoidance, and environmental reviews of supersonic operations. It requires reporting hazardous bird activity, evaluating flight conditions, and documenting sensitive land uses and mitigation measures.

Applies to: It applies to all flying organizations and direct support agencies engaged in flying operations within Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB) airspace.

Topics covered

  • MTR closure procedures
  • Low-level bird-strike hazards
  • MTR weather information
  • VFR traffic avoidance
  • Sonic boom-sensitive land uses
  • Supersonic waiver renewals

Questions and answers

Who can close a military training route and when?

The originating activity, scheduling unit, or controlling agency may close a route to all aircraft whenever hazardous conditions, accidents, conflicting traffic conditions, or environmental concerns warrant.

What must aircrews do after a low-level route is closed?

Aircrews will not enter a low level route after being advised it is closed.

What information should hazardous low-level bird sighting reports include?

When possible, the hazardous bird sighting report should include, as a minimum, the following information: Location, altitude, size of flock, and type (i.e., small bird, large bird).

When is bird activity most hazardous for low-level operations?

The most hazardous time is sunset to 0100 local during waterfowl migration season.

Who provides weather support for aircrews flying MTRs?

Weather support for aircrews flying MTRs will be provided by the using unit weather shop unless otherwise specified in a letter of agreement or route SOP.

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