• The R-2508 Joint Policy & Planning Board (JPPB) is charted by DoD to act as the overarching manager and policy body for the R-2508 Complex. JPPB policy requires all sponsored units and civil Letter of Agreement (LOA) holders operating within the complex to receive an Annual R-2508 Airspace Briefing. • Individual viewing of this brief does not satisfy the requirement of an Annual Brief . Briefing must be delivered by a Central Coordinating Facility (CCF) authorized individual. Annual briefings are generally provided during the months of March and April. To schedule a briefing, contact R-2508 CCF at DSN: 527-2508 COMM: 661-277-2508 R-2508 COMPLEX AIRSPACE BRIEFING 23 April 2010
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• The R-2508 Joint Policy & Planning Board (JPPB) is charted by DoD to act as the overarching manager and policy body for the R-2508 Complex. JPPB policy requires all sponsored units and civil Letter of Agreement (LOA) holders operating within the complex to receive an Annual R-2508 Airspace Briefing.
• Individual viewing of this brief does not satisfy the requirement of an Annual Brief. Briefing must be delivered by a Central Coordinating Facility (CCF) authorized individual. Annual briefings are generally provided during the months of March and April. To schedule a briefing, contact R-2508 CCF at DSN: 527-2508 COMM: 661-277-2508
R-2508 COMPLEX AIRSPACE BRIEFING23 April 2010
R-2508 COMPLEX AIRSPCE
ORGANIZATION
• Joint Policy and Planning Board (JPPB)
• Flag/General Officer from Each of the Services
• R-2508 Complex Control Board (CCB)
• Active Duty or DoD Representative from Each of
the Services
• R-2508 Central Coordinating Facility (CCF)
• Joint Navy/Air Force Airspace Management Team
• Co-Located with High Desert TRACON
(Joshua Approach)
R-2508 Complex Briefing
R-2508 Complex Overview
Planning Missions in the Complex
Flying in the Complex
The R-2508 Complex
• Airspace Structure
• Weather Areas
• Trona Controlled
Firing Area
• Trona Corridor
• Goldstone Facility
• Inyokern Transition
Area
• Controlling Agencies
The R-2508 Complex
MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS (MOAs)
OWENS
200 AGL - FL 180
322.3/126.55
SALINE
200 AGL - FL180
256.8 123.95
ISABELLA
200 AGL - FL180
335.6/134.05
348.7/133.65
PANAMINT
200 AGL - FL180
291.6/120.25 SHOSHONE
200 AGL - FL180
BARSTOW
200 AGL - FL180BUCKHORN
200 AGL - FL180
BAKERSFIELD
2000 AGL - FL180
PORTERVILLE
2000 AGL - FL180
BISHOP
200AGL - FL180
The R-2508 Complex
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSIGNED AIRSPACE (ATCAA)
SHOSHONE
SOUTH
FL180 - FL230
OWENS
FL180 - FL600
322.3/126.55
DEEP SPRINGS
FL240 -FL600
SALINE
FL180 - FL600
256.8 123.95
ISABELLA
FL180 - FL600
335.6/134.05
348.7/133.65
PANAMINT
FL180 - FL600
291.6/120.25
SHOSHONE NORTH
FL180 - FL600
BARSTOW WEST
FL180 - FL600
BUCKHORN
FL180 - FL600
BAKERSFIELD
FL180 - FL600
PORTERVILLE
FL180 - FL600
BARSTOW EASTFL180 - FL230
The R-2508 Complex
RESTRICTED AREAS
R-2505
SFC-UNLTD
NAWC
R-2524
SFC-UNLTD
NAWC
R-2515
SFC-UNLTD
EDWARDS AFB
R-2508
FL200 - UNLTD
R-2502E
SFC - UNLTDR-2506
SFC-6,000MSL
NAWC
R-2502N
SFC-UNLTD
NTC
FT IRWIN
The R-2508 Complex
SEVERE WEATHER AREAS
AREA 5
ISABELLA
PANAMINT
R-2524R-2502N
AREA
4
AREA
3 R-2515AREA 1
AREA 2
The R-2508 ComplexTRONA CONTROLLED FIRING AREA (CFA)
Trona CFA
Altitudes affected are 3,000’ AGL to
base of Restricted Area (FL200)
The R-2508 Complex
TRONA CORRIDOR
Trona Corridor, FL200 to unlimited :
• Launching of free flight weapons
• UAS Transitions
• May be used in conjunction with Trona CFA
The R-2508 ComplexNASA GOLDSTONE FACILITY
The R-2508 ComplexNASA GOLDSTONE RADIATION PATTERN
Flying in the Complex
GENERAL AVIATION ACTIVITIES
• CR Briggs Mining Operations – Blasting!
– Two Blasting windows per day 1100 to 1230L & 1600 to 1730L
– Blasting outside of normal times coordinated with CCF
– Blasting results in flying debris to undetermined altitudes
– The Briggs Mine, located at 35-56-17N/117-11-09W
The R-2508 Complex
ALPHA 7 AIRSPACE
ALPHA 7 BOUNDARY
Beginning At: 37º 12.00N, 117º 20.00W
Thence Direct 37º 22.00N, 117º 00.30W
Thence Direct 36º 51.00N, 116º 33.33W
Thence Direct 36º 41.00N, 116º 26.33W
Thence Direct 36º 30.00N, 116º 09.37W
Thence Direct 36º 30.00N, 116º 55.33W
Thence To Point Of Beginning
AREA ALPHA 7
CONTROL FACILITIES
At Or Above FL210 – Los Angeles
Center (ZLA16) 124.62 / 377.1
At Or Below FL200 – Nellis Control
(NATCF) 119.35 / 254.4
AREA
ALPHA 7
R-2508 Airspace Predator Transitions
Routes and Altitudes published in LOP and LOA directives
Turn Point
NID 126/15
NID 063/12
Predator Work Area
99CL and 04CA Airports
The R-2508 Complex
INYOKERN TRANSITION AREA (ITA)
11,999
To 6,001
11,999 To
Surface
LHS
VORTAC
IAF
MOVIA
INYOKERN
(IYK)
NAWS CHINA
LAKE
EDWARDS AFB
CAL CITY
MOJAVE
HWY 14
11,999
To 7,001
TEHACHAPI
Bridge
Red Rock
Windmill
The R-2508 Complex
INYOKERN TRANSITION AREA (ITA)
• Hours: 0500-0700, 1100-1300, 1800-0000 (Local)
• All clearances Exclude the ITA during above
hours
• May request clearance to transit/operate in
area at any time
The R-2508 Complex
SUPERSONIC AREAS
The R-2508 Complex
CONTROLLING/RANGE SUPPORT AGENCIES
• High Desert TRACON, “Joshua Approach”– MOA/ATCAAs, R-2508, and released internal restricted areas
• Airspace Surveillance Center (MRU), “China Control”
– R-2505, R-2524, & R-2506
• AFFTC Military Radar Unit (MRU), “SPORT”
– R-2515
• Bicycle Lake Flight Following (No-Radar), “Desert Radio”
– R-2502
• ATC traffic calls are based on observed aircraft positions,
headings, altitudes and radar limitations
• Rapid changes in heading or altitude may not be observed
by ATC in time for the information to be issued in a timely
manner
• When able, aircrews are encouraged to alert ATC when
their flight profile will include rapid heading and/or
altitude changes
• Example: "Joshua, Hawk 11 flight maneuvering FL250 to
one five thousand"
The R-2508 Complex
RAPIDLY MANEUVERING AIRCRAFT
Planning Missions in the Complex
• Complex Policies
• Scheduling Procedures
• Flight Plan Filing
• Complex Activity
Notifications
Planning Missions in the ComplexOverflight of National Parks/Wilderness Areas
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)
– Participating aircrews SHALL maintain an altitude of flight
level FL180 or above unless that area is specifically
scheduled in accordance with current established procedures
through the Central Coordinating Facility (CCF).
– Aircrews requesting below FL180 over SEKI SHALL
schedule that work area in advance with the CCF in
accordance with current procedures.
– Unscheduled operations below FL180 over SEKI are
authorized at anytime for safety of flight considerations. At
no time will any participating aircraft descend below 3,000 ft
AGL within the boundaries of SEKI except in an emergency
situation. Lateral Separation from SEKI is 3000 feet.
Planning Missions in the ComplexOverflight of National Parks/Wilderness Areas
• Death Valley National Park, Domeland Wilderness
Area and John Muir Wilderness Area.
– All aircrews SHALL maintain a minimum altitude of 3,000
feet AGL and a lateral distance of 3,000 feet
(approximately ½ mile) from:
• Death Valley National Park (1977 Park Boundaries),
• Domeland
• John Muir Wilderness Areas
Planning Missions in the Complex
Over flight of Populated Areas
• R2508 flights shall be conducted so that a minimum of annoyance is
experienced by persons on the ground. It is not enough for the pilot to be
satisfied that no person is actually endangered. Definite and particular
effort shall be taken to fly in such a manner that the individuals do not
believe they or their property are endangered. All communities within
the R-2508 Complex are considered “noise sensitive areas”. Noise sensitive
areas shall be avoided by 3000’ AGL. The only exception to the 3000’
restriction is while operating on an approved test plan. Noise sensitive areas
are Listed in the R-2508 Users Handbook in Paragraph 2.4.2.
• Aircrews should avoid conducting ACM activities over towns, especially in
the Owens Valley. Even though the ACM activity may be at legal altitudes,
such activity over towns should be avoided.
• Avoid low-level flight over any obviously inhabited area.
Planning Missions in the Complex
COMPLEX POLICIES• Flares
– Internal restricted areas ONLY & requires specific approval
• Chaff/ECM
– Requires specific frequency management approvals (usually
via unit)
– Notify CCF when scheduling airspace
– Additional (internal) range rules may apply
• Supersonic operations
– Only in authorized areas
– Refer to R-2515 in-flight procedures (AFFTC 11-1) re: use
of High Altitude and Black Mt. SS areas
– Refer to (internal) range procedures, as applicable
• Core Hours 0630L – 2230L
– Core hours are defined as hours of operation that “include Air Traffic Advisories” by Joshua Approach while operating within R2508 on a Complex clearance.
– Aircrews are requested to schedule within the core hours.
– If a squadron has a requirement to operate outside of the core hours, they must request air traffic support through the Central Coordinating Facility (CCF) at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled flight. The CCF will advise on the availability of air traffic support.
– If support is not available the aircrew may request CCF to activate the airspace with the understanding that traffic advisories may not be provided.
– Used for changes to previously scheduled missions!
Planning Missions to the Complex
FLIGHT PLAN FILING PROCEDURES
• Flight plans must be filed with 2 legs
• Leg 1: Departure point, route of flight, R-2508 entry point, R-2508 as destination.
• Leg 2: R-2508, R-2508 exit point, flight route, destination airport/fix.
• Do not file a delay in the Complex
– Filing a delay will drop flight plan from system
– Will result in extensive delay in receiving IFR Clearance
out of area
R-2508 Complex
Entry - Exit Points
Name Radial/DME Latitude Longitude
FAANG NLC 043º/ 77 37º00’00”N 118º35’03”W
EWALD BTY 274º/ 71 37º12’00”N 118º07’45”W
HAMBO BTY 283º/ 50 37º12’00”N 117º38’30”W
HARNE BTY 274º/ 22 36º55’25”N 117º11’15”W
JENID BTY 175º/ 27 36º21’15”N 116º51’30”W
HEINY BTY 154º/ 58 35º51’30”N 116º33’00”W
DAGGS EDW 076º/ 38 34º58’08”N 116º57’44”W
ROSIE PMD 317º/ 15 34º51’09”N 118º12’23”W
CHADS *NID 226º/ 51 35º15’00”N 118º35’00”W
ROMOF *NID 267º/ 44 35º49’45”N 118º35’00”W
SWOOP NLC 075º/ 67 36º19’00”N 118º35’05”W
KIOTE NLC 062º/ 68 36º34’20”N 118º35’24”W
MITEL CZQ 086º/ 61 36º41’04”N 118º35’03”W
*NID TACAN is unmonitored when
China Lake airfield is closed.
FAA published Entry/Exit Points
R2508 AIRSPACE REQUEST FORM
Planning Missions in the Complex
COMPLEX ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS
R-2508 Complex Daily Brief Sheet
• Faxed & Emailed each afternoon
highlighting next day activities.
• Scheduled Refueling Operations
• Special Activities & Operations
• Future Operations & Events
Flying in the Complex
• Concept of Operations
• Airspace Clearances
• IFR Procedures
• Low Level Procedures
• Overflight Restrictions
• Special DoD Activities
• General Aviation Activities
Flying in the Complex
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
• Maintain VFR
• See-and-Avoid; Non-exclusive use
• Operating Transponder with Mode C Required
• Accept Advisory Service
(Inactive vs. Active Monitoring)
Flying in the Complex
IFR PROCEDURES
• Not Authorized for conducting missions!
• IFR handling only when in actual IMC
• Pilot responsible to notify JOSHUA Approach
• Clearance to reach VFR or RTB Only
• IFR separation only between IFR aircraft
– May be concurrent VFR Complex activity in the vicinity
Flying in the Complex
COMPLEX CLEARANCES
• SAGE 2: Isabella, Owens, Saline, and Panamint,
FL290 and below
– All Complex clearances exclude Inyokern Transition Area
during published hours (can be requested real time)
– Missions requiring higher than FL290 must be scheduled
• Request clearance to higher altitudes upon check in
– Any denial of scheduled entry, area, or altitude should be
reported to CCF as soon as possible for resolution /
investigation (SITREP)
Flying in the Complex
COMPLEX CLEARANCES
PANCHO 2 Clearance:
• Clearance to operate within Isabella and Panamint Work Areas at and below
• FL500, and Owens and Saline Work Areas at and below FL290.
– For Edwards AFB and Plant 42 aircraft only: The PANCHO 2 Clearance
includes, Barstow MOA, Barstow West ATCAA at and below FL500, and
Barstow East ACTAA at and below FL230.
• Only EDW, NID, and PMD based aircraft are authorized a PANCHO 2 Clearance.
WAR 2 Clearance:
• Clearance to operate in the Saline and Panamint Work Areas at and below FL290,
Shoshone MOA, and Shoshone North and South ATCAA's at and belowFL230.
• If requested, and scheduled for higher altitudes in the Shoshone North and South
• ATCAA's, pilots may expect clearance to those altitudes on a real-time basis.
Flying in the Complex
LOW LEVEL PROCEDURES
• For sustained flight below 1,500’ AGL
• Requires notification to JOSHUA Approach
• Operating frequency - 315.9 MHz, NOT Monitored by
ATC
• Use as Unicom for blind transmissions, pilot to pilot
only
• State Call sign, type aircraft, location and intentions
• Provides cross frequency communication capability
with Land Management Agencies
Low Level GEO Reference Points
• GEO reference points used for aircraft communications during low level operations in the R2508 Complex and to communicate aircraft position on 315.9.
• Detailed list of locations in Users Handbook paragraph 3.1.3
Flying in the Complex
OVERFLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
• National Parks and Wilderness Areas:
– Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park – FL180 Unless
scheduled lower through CCF. If Scheduled Lower 3,000
feet AGL and a lateral distance of 3,000 feet
– Death Valley National Park, John Muir and Dome Land
Wilderness Areas - 3,000 feet AGL and a lateral distance of
3,000 feet
– Issue has National Attention
– General/Flag Officers directly involved
– Know where the boundaries are!
- TPC G-18R
- R-2508 Users Handbook
• Published civil airports: 1,500’AGL or 3 NM
• Mojave’s Class D: 4,800’ MSL and below
• Community Overflights: 3,000’ AGL unless
operating on an approved test plan
• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
Flying in the Complex
OVERFLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (con’t)
Flying in the Complex
DoD SPECIAL ACTIVITIES(Not all inclusive)
• Air-Refueling operations• Refueling Areas within the Complex (depicted in next slide)
• Avoid by 5M/2,000 ft
• MTRs and non-published low altitude routes
• UAS (“Unmanned Aerial Systems”)
• Airborne Tow operations
• Special and Large scale missions - check
R-2508 Daily Brief Sheet
Flying in the Complex
Refueling Areas
•Air-Refueling OperationsRefueling Areas within the Complex are:
• ARISB: PMD 345/35 to 70 Left Turns
• AROAL: OAL 155/60 to 90, Left Turns
• ARSHN: BTY 150/60 to 40, Left Turns
• ARPAN: 36.27.00N 117.00.00W to
36.27.00N 117.30.00W to
36.17.00N 117.30.00W to
36.17.00N 117.00.00W,
Left Turns
Flying in the Complex
GENERAL AVIATION ACTIVITIES
• Parachute drops at Cal City Airport
• Glider Ops/Sailplanes (General, Plus Wave Camp Area)
• Ultralights
• Balloons
• Amateur Rocket Firings near Saltdale/Koehn Lake
• Land Management Activity Admin and Fire-fighting
Support Aircraft
Flying in the Complex - General Activities
Amateur Rocket
Launch Site
Wave Camp Area
Cal City Drop
Zone
Koehn Dry Lake
Amateur Rocket Launches
Cal City Drop Zone
Para-drops @ or below
15,000’ MSL
TRACON will advise
Wave Camp Area
Concentrated Glider
Activity
All altitudes
General Aviation Flyways
Along all highways and
mountain valleys
Flying in the Complex
GENERAL AVIATION VFR ROUTES
Flying in the Complex
SITUATION REPORTS (SITREPS)
• Internal use document only!
• Use to report any situations (Good or Bad)
• Highlight areas of concern that could benefit from
procedural or technical changes
• Important to report any instance of airspace denial
(including scheduled airspace at altitudes above FL290)