JBLM Reg 95-1 Flight Regulations PDF 2023

Headquarters * Joint Base Lewis-McChord Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regulation 95-1 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 29 March 2023 Aviation...

Headquarters * Joint Base Lewis-McChord Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regulation 95-1 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 29 March 2023 Aviation Flight Regulations Garrison Commander: LAMB.PHIL Digitally signed by LAMB.PHILLIP.HA LIP.HAYES. YES.1148390874 Date: 2023.03.29 1148390874 17:17:50 -07'00' Official: PHILLIP LAMB Colonel, AV Commanding CURTIS F. ATKINSON Chief, Records Management Branch History. This publication is a major revision. Applicability. This regulation applies to Army aircraft and Army aviators, Army National Guard, U. S. Army Reserve, Department of the Army Civilians, other services, government agencies, and contractor personnel. It addresses the operations of other service aircraft in LFA, including paradrop operations. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this publication is the Aviation Division Chief. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this publication that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this publication by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific requirements. Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the Aviation Division Chief at [email protected]. Distribution. This publication is available at https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/IMCOM-ID-R- USAG-JBLM/SitePages/DHR-JBLM%20Publications-and-Forms.aspx. *This regulation supersedes JBLM Reg 95-1, dated 18 December 2012 and JBLM Reg 95-23, dated 15 April 2009. JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 UNCLASSIFIED SUMMARY of CHANGE JBLM Reg 95-1 Flight Regulations This major revision, dated 29 March 2023 -- Combines and supersedes JBLM Reg 95-1 Flight Regulations and Fort Lewis (FL) Reg 95-23 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Regulation. Contents (Listed by chapter and page number) Chapter 1 General, page 1 Section I Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)-Main and Gray Army Airfield (AAF) (KGRF), page 3 Chapter 2 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Flight Plans, page 3 Chapter 3 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Emergency Operations, page 7 Chapter 4 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Local Flying Area (LFA) and Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs), page 9 Chapter 5 Local Flying Area (LFA) and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs), page 12 Chapter 6 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Airspace Management: Flight Routes, page 22 Chapter 7 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Landing Rights, page 28 Chapter 8 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Flight Restrictions, page 34 Chapter 9 Gray Army Airfield (AAF) (KGRF), page 44 Chapter 10 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Flight Following, page 58 Chapter 11 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Weather Notification and Protection Procedures, page 63 Chapter 12 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) Procedures, page 64 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 i Contents - Continued Chapter 13 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Night Operations, page 65 Chapter 14 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Close Air Support (CAS), Joint Air Attack Team (JAAT), and Parachuting Operations, page 66 Chapter 15 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) External Load Operations, page 69 Chapter 16 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Off-Base Helicopter Training Areas (OBHTAs), page 69 Section II Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)-Main Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operations, page 77 Chapter 17 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)-Main Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mission Planning, page 77 Chapter 18 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Safety Procedures for Joint Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM)-Main, page 80 Chapter 19 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Airspace Management for Joint Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM)-Main, page 82 Chapter 20 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Restrictions for Joint Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM)-Main, page 96 Section III Yakima Training Center (YTC) and Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) (KFCT), page 96 Chapter 21 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Flight Plans, page 96 Chapter 22 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Emergency Operations, page 101 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 ii Contents - Continued Chapter 23 Local Flying Area (LFA) and Yakima Training Center (YTC) Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs), page 103 Chapter 24 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Airspace Management: Training Areas (TAs), page 106 Chapter 25 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Airspace Management: Flight Routes, page 109 Chapter 26 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Landing Rights, page 117 Chapter 27 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Flight Restrictions, page 125 Chapter 28 Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) (KFCT), page 131 Chapter 29 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Flight Following, page 136 Chapter 30 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Weather Notification and Protection Procedures, page 140 Chapter 31 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) Procedures, page 141 Chapter 32 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Night Operations, page 142 Chapter 33 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Parachuting Operations, page 143 Chapter 34 Yakima Training Center (YTC) External Load Operations, page 144 Chapter 35 Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Operations, page 144 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 iii Contents - Continued Section IV Yakima Training Center (YTC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operations, page 148 Chapter 36 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mission Planning, page 148 Chapter 37 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Safety Procedures, page 152 Chapter 38 Yakima Training Center Airspace Management, page 154 Chapter 39 Yakima Training Center (YTC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Restrictions, page 165 Appendixes A. References, page 166 B. Location Coordinates, page 168 C. Frequencies and Telephone Numbers, page 171 D. R-6703 Legal Description, page 173 E. R-6714 Legal Description, page 175 Table List Table 8-1: Noise sensitive/flight restriction areas, page 34 Table 9-1: Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) minimums within the Class D/E surface area, page 47 Table 16-1: Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) Routes Kings & Queens, page 72 Table 27-1: Noise sensitive/flight restriction areas, page 126 Table 35-1: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Fixed Wing (F/W)/Gray Eagle (GE) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ), page 146 Table 38-1: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Fixed Wing (F/W)/Gray Eagle (GE) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) coordinates, page 157 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 iv Contents - Continued Table 38-2: Gray Eagle (GE) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) Flight Area Restrictions, page 157 Figure List Figure 3-1: Gray Army Airfield (AAF) armed aircraft emergency shut-down orientation, page 8 Figure 4-1: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)-Main and Yakima Training Center (YTC) Local Flying Area (LFA), page 11 Figure 4-2: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs), page 12 Figure 5-1: Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) and adjacent airspace, page 18 Figure 5-2: X-Ray Aviation Training Area (ATA), page 19 Figure 5-3: Yankee North and Yankee South Aviation Training Areas (ATAs), page 20 Figure 5-4: Zulu Aviation Training Area (ATA), page 21 Figure 6-1: Route structure and Aerial Check Points (ACPs), page 27 Figure 7-1: Route structure and Aerial Check Points (ACPs), page 30 Figure 7-2: North Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Landing Zone (LZ), page 31 Figure 7-3: American Lake Landing Zone (LZ), page 32 Figure 7-4: Madigan Helipad (1WA8), page 33 Figure 8-1: Direct fire Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 11 and 12, page 38 Figure 8-2: Direct fire Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 13, page 39 Figure 8-3: Direct fire Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 14, page 40 Figure 8-4: Demolitions Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 15 and 16, page 41 Figure 8-5: Artillery Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 17, page 42 Figure 8-6: Artillery Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 18 and 19, page 43 Figure 9-1: Cascade Rapid Refuel Point (RRP) hot refuel layout, page 52 Figure 9-2: Gray Army Airfield (AAF) diagram, page 53 Figure 9-3: Gray Army Airfield (AAF) movement area, 54 Figure 9-4: Gray Army Airfield (AAF) traffic patterns, page 55 Figure 9-5: Field Deck Landing Practices (FDLP) approaches to Taxiway Bravo West, page 56 Figure 9-6: Field Deck Landing Practices (FDLP) Bravo West Short Pattern, page 57 Figure 16-1: Off-Base Helicopter Training Areas (OBHTAs) 1, 2, and 3, page 74 Figure 16-2: Off Base Helicopter Training Area (OBHTA) 2 Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) Routes (Kings and Queens), page 75 Figure 19-1: Shadow Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 25, page 87 Figure 19-2: Shadow Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 26 and 27, page 88 Figure 19-3: Shadow Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 28, page 89 Figure 19-4: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 20, page 90 Figure 19-5: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Restricted Operations Zone ROZ) 21, page 91 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 v Contents - Continued Figure 19-6: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 22, page 92 Figure 19-7: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 23, page 93 Figure 19-8: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 24, page 94 Figure 19-9: Training Area (TA) 4 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) landing strip orientation, page 95 Figure 22-1: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) armed aircraft emergency shut-down orientation, page 102 Figure 22-2: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) armed aircraft emergency shut-down orientation, page 103 Figure 23-1: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)/Yakima Training Center (YTC) Local Flying Area (LFA), page 105 Figure 23-2: Yakima Training Center (YTC) Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs), page 106 Figure 25-1: Yakima Training Center (YTC) route structure and Aerial Check Points (ACPs), page 115 Figure 25-2: West Route in vicinity of Mettie Air Strip (MAS), page 116 Figure 25-3: Saddle Route, page 117 Figure 26-1: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP), page 119 Figure 26-2: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) wash rack, page 120 Figure 26-3: Parade Field 1 & 2, page 121 Figure 26-4: Digital Multipurpose Range Complex Forward Arming & Refuel Point (FARP), page 122 Figure 26-5: Range Control Landing Zone (LZ), page 123 Figure 26-6: Mission Training and Exercise Facility (MTEF) Landing Zone (LZ), page 124 Figure 26-7: Mettie Air Strip (MAS), page 125 Figure 27-1: Example Artillery Firing Point Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) (FP 2768, not approved for overhead fire), page 129 Figure 27-2: Example Artillery Firing Point Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) (FP 2067 when approved for overhead fire), page 130 Figure 28-1: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) parking, page 134 Figure 28-2: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) traffic pattern for transient units, page 134 Figure 28-3: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) traffic pattern for tenant units (USAAAD), page 135 Figure 28-4: Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) Arrival/Departure, page 135 Figure 35-1: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Fixed Wing (F/W)/Gray Eagle (GE) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ), page 147 Figure 38-1: Restricted Area 6714, page 161 Figure 38-2: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Shadow Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 1 and 3, page 162 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 vi Contents - Continued Figure 38-3: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Shadow Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 1, 2 and 3, page 163 Figure 38-4: Mettie Air Strip (MAS) Fixed Wing (F/W)/Gray Eagle (GE) Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ), page 164 Figure 38-5: Gray Eagle (GE) flight restrictions, page 165 Glossary of Terms, page 177 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 vii Chapter 1 General 1-1. Purpose This regulation establishes procedures, rules, and responsibilities for aircrews and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators stationed at, attached to, or operating on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Yakima Training Center (YTC), JBLM Off-base Helicopter Training Areas (OBHTA) or the JBLM Local Flying Area (LFA). 1-2. References, forms and explanation of abbreviations See Appendix A. The abbreviations, brevity codes, and acronyms (ABCAs) used in this electronic publication are listed in the ABCA database located at https://armypubs.army.mil/abca/. 1-3. Associated publications This regulation has no associated publications. 1-4. Exceptions a. The Joint Base Commander is the approval authority for exceptions to policies established in this regulation. b. 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) will comply with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) regulations and directives when necessary for unique mission requirements. c. Except for paradrop operations conducted on the JBLM Tactical Terrain Flight Training Area (TTFTA), at YTC, or inside Gray Army Airfield (AAF) Class D Airspace, the policies and procedures prescribed in this regulation do not apply to the 62nd or 446th Airlift Wings stationed at McChord Field. 1-5. Altitudes All altitudes in this regulation are expressed in feet, Mean Sea Level (MSL), unless otherwise stated. 1-6. Aircraft callsigns When operating Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and communicating with JBLM/YTC Air Traffic Control (ATC)/Range Operations or with other aircraft on air-to-air FM frequencies, either tactical callsigns or the last five digits of the tail number prefaced by the military service designation can be used. Tactical callsigns refer to unit assigned monikers (e.g., “MOGUL”) and not aircraft designation (e.g., “Blackhawk”). Aircraft should operate under the tactical callsign if it is filed with Base Operations and not alternate between tactical callsign and last five. On initial contact include number and type of aircraft. Tactical callsigns may only be used for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flights, if approved for use in the National Airspace System (NAS) by The United States Army Aeronautical Services Agency (USAASA). 1-7. Airspace changes a. Requirements for use (or projects that could affect use of airspace) must be given sufficient lead time to permit the necessary action by the Air Traffic and Airspace Officer (AT&A) and the Department of the Army Regional Representative (DAR) working with Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 1 the Federal Aviation Administration. Airspace actions normally require between six months and three years, depending on the type of action. b. All requests received from an outside agency, military or civilian, to conduct air operations requiring Restricted Airspace will be referred immediately to Range Operations for coordination and clearance. c. Projects involving the following shall be referred to the Air Traffic and Airspace Officer (AT&A) at the earliest possible time. Contact the AT&A Officer thru the Aviation Division of the Directorate of Plans, Training, Aviation, Mobilization, and Security (DPTAMS). (1) New or changes in existing requirements for UAS, artillery, mortar, rocket firing ranges, personnel and/or equipment parachute drops, and research and development projects requiring Special Use Airspace (SUA). (2) The construction or erection of antennas, towers, buildings, telephone/power lines, or any other obstruction within 20,000 feet of a runway, helipad or landing area that penetrates a slope of 100:1 (100 horizontal:1 vertical). The proponent for the criteria of helipads or airstrips/runways to be used for manned or unmanned aircraft (and all other aviation infrastructure) is the JBLM Aviation Division of DPTAMS. (3) Changes in projects, the abandonment of existing facilities, and upon completion of projects or operations for which a prior notification/coordination action has been required. 1-8. Airfield support outside published hours Units requesting airfield/heliport services outside of published operating hours must submit a request in memorandum format to Chief, Aviation Division (AMIM-LMO-A), 3082 South 18th Street, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 no later than 30 calendar days prior to the requested date(s) services are requested. Requests must include the following: a. Service(s) requested. b. Date(s) unit requests service(s). c. Hours each day that unit requests service(s). 1-9. Use of Gray Army Airfield (AAF) and Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) for non- aviation purposes Tenant unit operations that are not in direct support of aircraft maintenance, servicing, parking, or flight crew access to Gray AAF or Vagabond Army Heliport (AHP) must be contained and remain within the unit’s assigned support facility (hangar). Should tenant units require a footprint outside of their assigned facility for a non-aviation activity, refer the request process for AAF, paragraph 9-2, or Vagabond AHP, paragraph 28-2. 1-10. Military exercises in the national airspace system a. All JBLM assigned aircraft performing collective training within the local flying area which will be off military reservations and government leased training areas (TAs), and outside of a public use airport traffic pattern or route to/from a public use airport, and not a cross-country training mission, are considered to be performing a military exercise. b. JBLM Aviation units planning on conducting a military exercise (as defined above) will notify the Chief, Aviation Division, DPTAMS per the timelines established below, prior to conducting the military exercise: Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 2  (1) If temporary Special Use Airspace (SUA) is required to be established to support the military exercise, coordinate with the Aviation Division at least six-months prior to the start of the exercise. (2) If bases are to be used as staging airfields, inactive bases are to be activated, or military control facilities or navigational aids are to be established where none now exists for use by participating aircraft, coordinate with the Aviation Division at least four- months prior to the start of the exercise. (3) For any other type of military exercise not mentioned in subparagraphs a or b above, coordinate with the Aviation Division at least forty-five (45) days prior to the start of the exercise. c. Aviation Division, DPTAMS will coordinate with the Department of the Army Representative to the Federal Aviation Administration (DAR) for any military exercises in the NAS and with the Public Affairs Office so that the installation can acquaint the public, to the maximum extent possible, with the location, configuration, and periods of use of the exercise area. Section I Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)-Main and Gray Army Airfield (AAF) (KGRF) Chapter 2 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Flight Plans 2-1. Filing and clearance authority Approval authority for flights will be In Accordance With (IAW) AR 95-1. a. Flight plans may be filed via ForeFlight (https://www.foreflight.com/), fax, email, website, or filed in person at Gray AAF Operations. Pilots/Unit Operations will telephone Base Operations and confirm receipt of all flight plans not filed in person. b. Instrument flight plans should be filed No Later Than (NLT) one hour prior to the estimated time of departure (ETD). c. Flight plans will be cancelled if the aircraft has not departed, or an amended ETD has not been received at Gray AAF Operations at ETD plus two hours. Gray AAF Operations will be notified of any flight plan cancellations. d. Tennant unit maintenance test pilots with an approved maintenance test pilot callsign may perform maintenance test flights within the Gray AAF traffic pattern without filing a flight plan, provided battalion level or higher commander submits a memorandum to DPTAMS Aviation Division that includes a roster of maintenance test pilots and their respective callsigns. (1) Maintenance test flights without an approved maintenance callsign (or performing flights outside of Gray AAF traffic pattern) must file a standard flight plan. (2) Maintenance test pilot callsigns issued will be in a sequential, three-number series as follows: (a) 16th CAB: 1-229: Maintenance 100 (b) 16th CAB: 2-158: Maintenance 200 (c) 16th CAB: 4-6: Maintenance 300 (d) 16th CAB: 46 ASB: Maintenance 400 (e) 16th CAB: USAAAD: Maintenance 500 (f) WA Reserve: Maintenance 600 (g) WA Army National Guard: Maintenance 700 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 3  (h) AMCOM LRC-A: Maintenance 800 (i) Aviation Division Temporary Issuance: Maintenance 900 e. Passenger manifests will be filed IAW AR 95-1. f. Range information is available at the following: g. JBLM Range Operations at: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/IMCOM-ID- R-USAG-JBLM/SitePages/DPTAMS-RANGE-operations.aspx. (1) A real-time Range Information Service (RIS) recording is available at: (a) VHF 142.7 (b) UHF 384.525 (c) (253) 966-6116 (2) Local and National Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMS) are available from the Defense Internet NOTAM Service at the following websites: (a) Primary: https://www.daip.jcs.mil/daip/mobile/index. (b) Secondary: https://www.notams.faa.gov. (3) Firing points and scheduled ranges will be posted on a JBLM Military Installation Map maintained by each unit filing local flight plans. The date and range information when updated will be indicated on the map. 2-2. Local flight plans Local flight plans may be used for VFR flights within the designated LFA (see Paragraph 4-2) that originate and terminate at Gray AAF, JBLM Reservation or YTC. Local flight plans may also be filed for flights that begin at Gray Army Airfield (KGRF) and terminate within YTC, and vice versa. Local flight plans will be filed for no more than eight hours Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) including all ground time. a. Local fight plans may be filed in order of precedence via: (1) ForeFlight (https://www.foreflight.com/). Plan must be filed with a courtesy copy (cc) to Gray AAF/KGRF Base Operations at usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dptms-gaaf-base- [email protected]. (2) Email Flight Plan to Gray AAF/KGRF Base Operations at: [email protected] (3) File in person: (a) Gray AAF/KGRF Base Operations, 3082 South 18th Street, JBLM Lewis Main, WA 98433. (b) Vagabond AHP/KFCT & KZ99, 970 Firing Center Road, Bldg. 396, Yakima, WA 98901. (c) JBLM, DPTAMS, AVN DIV Website (https://armyeitaas.sharepoint- mil.us/sites/IMCOM-ID-R-USAG-JBLM/SitePages/Aviation-Division.aspx) (CAC required). See Flight Planning Forms & Publications. (4) Fax (253) 967-6002 (KGRF) (5) Fax (509) 577-3225 (KFCT & KZ99) (6) Pilots/Unit Operations must telephone KGRF/KFCT Base Operations and confirm receipt of all flight plans not filed in person. b. Local flight plans filed with Gray AAF operations with an estimate time of return after Gray AAF operations has closed will be passed at the time of operations closing to the owning unit for flight following. If the owning unit is closed, those flight plans will be passed to the Flight Service Station (FSS). Ensure a point of contact phone number is included in the remark section of the flight plan. c. When Gray AAF operations is not operational, local flight plans may be filed with the aircraft's unit operations if that unit operations can provide flight following. Aircraft Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 4 planning operations within the LFA, but outside their unit’s radio range, are required to file a DD Form 1801 and/or FAA Form 7233-1 with Seattle Flight Service. The Pilot in Command (PC) is responsible for opening, updating, and closing those flight plans with FSS. d. For the Route Block of DD Form 1801 (DoD International Flight Plan) enter "Local" followed by the proposed route of flight in detail in parentheses. In the remarks section show all ground stops, refueling and ground delay. e. Local flight plans are not authorized for flights to McChord Field, Fairchild AFB, or Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The Pilot in Command (PC) is responsible for obtaining a PPR prior to departure for these airfields. f. Aircraft may request practice approaches or traffic pattern work at McChord Field while on a local flight plan, provided they do not require parking or refueling. 2-3. Visual Flight Rules (VFR)/Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plans requiring DD Form 1801 filed with the Flight Service Station (FSS) a. All VFR flights that originate at Gray AAF or YTC and do not return to either Gray AAF or YTC (not a “Local” flight plan) will file a DD Form 1801. All IFR flights will file a DD Form 1801. Pilots will not bypass Base Operations by filing directly with FSS when departing Gray AAF or Vagabond AHP except as in paragraph b below. b. When Gray AAF operations is closed, a DD Form 1801 and/or FAA Form 7233-1 flight plan will be filed directly with Seattle FSS, exception paragraph 2-2d. The opening, updating, and closing of that VFR flight plan are the responsibility of the PC. c. Aircraft filing from YTC will use the procedures in paragraph 21-3. d. VFR flight plans terminating away from Gray AAF must be closed by the PC. The PC on flights terminating at locations without an operational control tower must ensure FSS receives a flight plan termination either before landing, by Remote Communications Outlet (RCO), or by telephone after landing. This includes terminating at Gray AAF when the tower is closed and/or Base Operations (Base Operations) is closed. 2-4. Tactical flight plans Tactical flight plans will only be used for flights in support of unit field operations, and away from Gray AAF or Vagabond AHP. Only flights that start in a tactical field site, are flown in the training areas and end in the tactical field site are allowed to be tracked on the tactical flight strips. a. Each unit will maintain a flight plan log for tactical mission flights. See Chapter 10 for JBLM flight following procedures. b. When unit operations deploy to a tactical field site, a Memorandum for Record (MFR) will be submitted to Gray AAF. The MFR will be filed 72 hours prior to aircraft departure for the operational area. As a minimum, the MFR will provide the following: (1) Unit. (2) Call sign of each aircraft by type. (3) Inclusive dates. (4) Unit flight operations field location. (5) Method of communication with unit flight operations. c. Aircraft on tactical operations will file a flight plan through Base Operations/flight service facilities when proceeding to/from or outside the designated tactical operations area. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 5  d. Tactical flight plans are the responsibility of the owning unit and not required to be closed out with Base Operations. 2-5. Enroute/arrival procedures a. When Gray AAF Operations is open: (1) When making position reports, for Local Flight Plans, pilots will use Bullseye Radio or appropriate flight following facility. If a position report is made to Seattle FSS, the pilot will inform FSS that he/she is on a Local Flight Plan and request FSS relay position report to Gray AAF Operations. Position reports should be made no less than hourly, or as directed by Bullseye Radio or the appropriate facility. (2) Flight plans may be extended by contacting Gray AAF Operations. (3) Flights terminating at Gray AAF will be closed with Gray AAF operations, when Gray Tower is closed. When open, Gray Tower will notify Gray Base Operations to terminate flight plans on aircraft returning to the ramp, unless the PC requests the flight plan be left open. b. When Gray AAF Operations is closed: (1) Local flight plans will be flight followed by unit operations. See paragraph 2-2c. (2) All flight plans filed with FSS are the responsibility of the PC. 2-6. Weather briefing requirements a. Prior to takeoff, pilots will obtain weather information IAW AR 95-1. For local flight plans, pilots may obtain a verbal local weather briefing. All other flight plans filed on a DD Form 1801, require a DD Form 175-1 weather briefing. Pilots must call to verify receipt and understanding of electronically provided (i.e., fax, email, etc.) DD Form 175- 1 weather briefings. JBLM Reg 115-10 details requirements for obtaining flight weather briefings. b. Weather briefings are obtained through a military weather briefing facility, if available. If, due to time or mission constraints, the use of a military briefing facility is not practical, the use of an authorized civilian weather agency (or IAW AR 95-1 per DOD Flight Information Publication (FLIP)) is authorized. The use of an approved USAASA computer system is allowed, provided it is approved by the unit commander. Weather forecasts may be extended after coordination with a weather facility. c. The 1st Combat Weather Squadron (1 CWS) duty weather technician issues Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF) for the entire Local Flying Area (LFA). MEFs may be cited by the forecaster in the local weather brief. Pilots are still required to contact the duty forecaster to get briefing void times and updates, in the event the weather conditions have suddenly changed, and the MEFs have not yet been updated. 2-7. Range briefings All aviators are responsible for obtaining a range status briefing prior to entering the restricted area or airspace above JBLM training areas. Briefings will be obtained at the posted range map in Base Operations, or as posted in unit flight operations. A real-time Range Information Service (RIS) recording is available on VHF 142.7, UHF 384.525 or at (253) 966-6116.3-8. HAZARD MAPS. Unit Flight Operations will maintain a copy of the JBLM Aviation Special Map marked with flight hazards and restrictions to flight. This map will be updated quarterly by locally assigned units after coordination with Gray AAF Operations Manager, or whenever the posting of a new hazard is received. Units identifying new hazard(s) will forward this information to DPTAMS Aviation Division for posting on the Base Ops Hazard Map and dissemination to the units. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 6 2-8. Aircrew mission briefings a. Aircrews will be briefed IAW AR 95-1 or applicable service regulations. b. All transient pilots will obtain a local airspace/noise abatement briefing prior to initial operations at JBLM from the Gray AAF Manager or designated representative, such as a hosting unit Operations Officer. 2-9. Risk assessments A risk assessment will be completed in compliance with AR 95-1 or applicable service regulations and unit SOP. Chapter 3 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Emergency Operations 3-1. In-flight emergencies for armed aircraft Armed aircraft experiencing in-flight emergency that (as a last resort) requires landing at Gray AAF must avoid over-flight of built-up areas, schools, housing areas, and Interstate 5. If possible and winds permit, plan on a straight-in approach to Runway 33. After completion of approach, reposition the aircraft to Taxiway Delta/Echo intersection, and orient the aircraft to a heading of 090 degrees and away from any occupied areas prior to shutdown. See Figure 3-1. 3-2. Aviation accident reporting a. Communicate emergencies to the appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility. Deviations of routing or altitudes will be at the discretion of the PC but must be made known to ATC or broadcast on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), 119.325, when Gray Tower is closed. b. All initial reports of Aviation Accidents (manned and unmanned) will be reported by the unit. (1) Manned aircraft accidents will be reported using the DA Form 2397-AB, Abbreviated Aviation Accident Report (AAAR) IAW DA Pam 385-40 paragraph 3-20. (2) Unmanned aircraft accidents will be reported using the DA Form 2397-U, Unmanned Aircraft System Accident Report (UASAR) IAW DA Pam 385-40 paragraph 3-21. 3-3. Unmanned Aircraft System safety procedures For Lost Link, Lost Communications, or other UAS emergency procedures see Chapter 18. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 7  Figure 3-1. Gray Army Airfield (AAF) armed aircraft emergency shut-down orientation Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 8 Chapter 4 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Local Flying Area (LFA) and Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs) 4-1. Local Flying Area (LFA) The JBLM LFA is the area designated to accommodate normal missions flown by units assigned/attached to JBLM and YTC. 4-2. Defined Local Flying Area (LFA) The area is defined as follows: beginning at Cape Flattery, WA; South along the coastline to the Hoquiam Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC); South along the coastline to the Astoria Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VOR); South along the coastline to the town of Brighton, OR; Southeast to Salem, OR; Northeast to the Cascade Locks; East along the south shore of the Columbia River to the Washington State Boundary at 11T LL 46992 95928 (N 45° 59' 59.44" W 118° 58' 33.73"); then follows the Washing State Boundary to 10U EV 30712 27193 (N 48° 59' 48.73" W 122° 34' 48.47"); then south to the Whatcom VORTAC; South to Navy Whidbey Island Airfield; South Southwest to Port Townsend, WA; West along the coastline to the Coast Guard Port Angeles Airfield; West along the coastline to the Elwha Locator Outer Marker (LOM); then West along the coastline back to Cape Flattery, WA. See Figure 4-1. 4-3. Designated Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs) a. The South Maintenance Test Flight Area (MTFA) (Figure 4-2) is defined as follows: Beginning at Grand Mound (10T DS 99127 82462); northeast to Lake Lawrence (10T ES 32724 89564); east to Cougar Mountain Airport (10T ES 36550 88402); northeast to Cranberry Lake near Eatonville (10T ES 48454 94132); southeast to Alder (10T ES 54559 83373); southwest to Chehalis-Centralia Airport (10T ES 01318 69298); northwest to the point of origin. b. The West MTFA (Figure 4-2) is defined as follows: Beginning at the bridge located at (10T ET 12680 41673); Southwest to the intersection of the Satsop River and railroad bridge (10T DT 62439 05318); Northwest to the west fork of the Satsop River (10T DT 56419 22100); Northeast to (10T ET 03772 49617); then to the point of origin. c. Maintenance test flight operations may also be conducted on Gray AAF and the Gray AAF traffic pattern. d. Aircraft operating in the West and South Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs) may contact Bullseye Radio for AIC services when operating to/from or within the MTFAs. Within radio coverage limitations, Bullseye Radio can provide flight following and traffic information about aircraft on Bullseye Radio frequencies, based on pilot- reported position. For radar services, contact Seattle Approach Control. e. Maximum aircraft density in the MTFAs is 5 aircraft. Pilots will announce position and intentions on FM air-to-air frequency prior to entering/exiting the MTFAs and will announce operations/movement within the MTFAs. Use X-Ray FM 38.225 in the South MTFA and use Zulu FM 46.7 in the West MTFA. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 9 4-4. Military exercises in the national airspace system a. For the purposes of paragraph 4-4, all JBLM assigned aircraft performing collective training under the below conditions will be considered to be performing a military exercise: (1) Within the Local Flying Area off military reservations and government leased training areas. (2) Outside of a public use airport traffic pattern. (3) Not enroute to/from a public use airport. (4) Not on a cross-country training mission. b. JBLM Aviation units planning on conducting a military exercise (as defined above) will notify the Chief, Aviation Division, DPTAMS per the timelines established below prior to conducting the military exercise: (1) If temporary Special Use Airspace is required to be established to support the military exercise, coordinate with the Aviation Division at least six-months prior to the start of the exercise. (2) If bases are to be used as staging airfields, inactive bases are to be activated, or military control facilities or navigational aids are to be established where none now exists for use by participating aircraft, coordinate with the Aviation Division at least four- months prior to the start of the exercise. (3) For any other type of military exercise not mentioned in subparagraphs a or b above, coordinate with the Aviation Division at least forty-five (45) days prior to the start of the exercise. c. Aviation Division, DPTAMS will coordinate with the Department of the Army Representative to the Federal Aviation Administration (DAR) and with the Public Affairs Office for any military exercises in the NAS so the installation can acquaint the public, to the maximum extent possible, with the location, configuration, and periods of use of the exercise area. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 10  Figure 4-1. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)-Main and Yakima Training Center (YTC) Local Flying Area (LFA) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 11  Figure 4-2. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 12 Chapter 5 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Airspace Management: Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) 5-1. Airspace management plan a. The Tactical Terrain Flight Training Area (TTFTA) is defined as the area on the JBLM Military Installation Map depicted as the JBLM Military Reservation Training Areas (TAs). It is further divided as area X-Ray (TAs 16-23), area Yankee North (TAs 8- 11, and a portion of 15), area Yankee South (TAs 12-14, and a portion of 15), and area Zulu (TAs 3-6, and a portion of 12), as depicted on the JBLM Aviation Special Map. Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) include the airspace from the surface up to and including 1000 MSL. See paragraph 7-1 for landing rights within the TTFTA. See Figure 5-1 for an overview of the ATAs and adjacent airspace. b. Aircraft flying within the JBLM Military Reservation/TTFTA and in the Maintenance Test Flight Areas (MTFAs) will use assigned FM frequencies in training areas X-Ray (38.225), Yankee (46.975), and Zulu (46.700) for air-to-air communications as directed in this regulation. c. When operating in the Airspace Information Center (AIC) Service Area (but outside the ATAs and Green Route) pilots will use the X-Ray air-to-air frequency (38.225). See paragraph 10-1b for the defined AIC Service Area. d. Procedural separation and deconfliction of aircraft are enhanced by scheduling specific ATAs or areas within the ATAs for unit-level operations during specific time periods and by establishing a maximum aircraft density in open-use (non-scheduled) ATAs. See paragraph 5-6 for scheduling unit-level events in ATAs. e. Entry and exit to/from an ATA will be via the Aerial Check Point (ACP) nearest to the portion of the ATA the pilot desires to enter. See paragraph 5-2 for exceptions. f. All ACPs are bi-directional except as stated in paragraph 5-2. g. Aircraft will depart Yankee ATAs and intercept the Green Route at 1000’ MSL. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. h. No flight training (manned or unmanned) will be conducted within 300 meters of Blue, Green and Black Routes. i. Altitude deviations and overall course changes will be kept to a minimum while transiting the AIC Service Area, outside the ATAs. j. The primary method to move from an ATA to another ATA is by using the route structure, where applicable. k. Movement from within an ATA to an adjacent ATA without flying the route structure is only authorized when all the following conditions are met: (1) The requested destination ATA is below its maximum allotted aircraft density. (2) Two-way air-to-air communications are established between all aircraft/flights in both departure and destination ATAs. (3) When crossing a route, pilot has established communications with any reported traffic on the route and confirms that the traffic is in sight. (4) Approval is received from Bullseye Radio. l. Pacemaker traffic pattern altitude is 700 MSL, east traffic only. Other aircraft operating in the Yankee South ATA must remain clear of the Pacemaker Helicopter Landing Strip (HLS) and traffic pattern by 300 meters. m. When departing Zulu ATA for entry into Gray Class D, remain within the lateral/vertical boundaries of the ATA, until receiving approval from Gray Tower. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 13  n. Prior to entering an occupied ATA, two-way communication must be established on the ATA air-to-air frequency between all aircraft operating in that ATA. o. Helicopter Training Areas (HTAs)/HLS/Drop Zones (DZs)/Landing Zones (LZs) are compulsory reporting points; within the remainder of each ATA, aircrews are not required to report their positions, unless requested by ATC. 5-2. Aviation Training Area (ATA) procedural exceptions a. Entry and exit to/from an ATA will be via the route structure from the ACP nearest to the portion of the ATA the pilot desires to enter, with the following exceptions: (1) Exit from an ATA not authorized at ACP Burlington or ACP Nisqually. (2) Entry to or exit from Zulu ATA at ACP C-5 Mockup not authorized. b. When joining Blue Route from an ATA: (1) East of ACP River Bridge, depart the ATA at or below 700 MSL. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. Blue Route is 900 MSL east of ACP River Bridge, for noise abatement. (2) West of ACP River Bridge, depart the ATA at 800 MSL. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. Note: Blue Route is Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE), west of ACP River Bridge. c. Aircraft operating in X-ray ATA and crossing Blue Route will: (1) establish communications (on X-ray air to air) and visual contact with aircraft on Blue Route between ACP Sand Pit and ACP River Bridge (2) cross west bound at ACP River Bridge at 700 MSL. (3) cross east bound at ACP Power Station at 700 MSL. d. Aircraft must depart an ATA and intercept Green and Black Routes at 1000 MSL. Once established on the destination route, adjust altitude as required. e. Aircraft carrying external loads are authorized to deviate from the ATA and route procedures and transition over ATAs at 1200 MSL, when necessary to remain within the installation boundary. See Chapter 16 for JBLM external load procedures. f. Deviations for scheduled unit-level events will be specified by published NOTAM for a sole-use airspace Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ). See paragraph 5-6. 5-3. Aviation Training Area (ATA) boundaries a. The aviation training area boundaries are as depicted in this regulation and on the JBLM Aviation Special Map. b. Electronic map files and FalconView overlays can be obtained via the JBLM Aviation Division SharePoint Site at https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/IMCOM- ID-R-USAG-JBLM/SitePages/Aviation-Division.aspx. 5-4. Maximum aircraft densities a. In open-use (non-scheduled) ATAs, maximum aircraft density is: (1) X-Ray ATA - 5 aircraft/flights, with a maximum of 10 aircraft. (2) Yankee North ATA - 2 aircraft/flights, with a maximum of 4 aircraft. (3) Yankee South ATA - 3 aircraft/flights, with a maximum of 4 aircraft. (4) Zulu ATA - 2 aircraft/flights, with a maximum of 2 aircraft. b. A flight is defined as a formation operating under the control of a designated flight leader or Air Mission Commander (AMC). c. ATC will restrict entry into an open-use ATA where maximum density for that ATA has been reached. ATA usage is on a first-come, first-served basis. For the purpose of Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 14 determining maximum density, a pilot’s request for an ATA as destination will reserve that ATA until the aircraft reaches it. d. ATAs scheduled for unit-level/sole-use operations are exempted from the above maximum densities. See paragraph 5-6. e. Scheduling of a ground training area through Range Operations by a ground unit or aviation unit does not reserve the airspace above it. It is the aviation unit’s responsibility to ensure the procedures in paragraph 5-6 are followed to establish a sole-use airspace ROZ to allow aircraft to enter any ATA that may have reached maximum density. f. Pilots in command should factor available airspace into their decision to request an ATA when a ROZ is scheduled or active within the ATA. 5-5. Communication requirements a. Aircraft will not operate within the AIC Service Area without an operational FM radio and additionally either an operational VHF or UHF radio; flight following with Bullseye Radio in the TTFTA/AIC Service Area is mandatory for all aircraft operated by units within the scope of JBLM 95-1. When Bullseye Radio is not operational, flight training (manned and unmanned) is not authorized in the TTFTA. See paragraph 1-10 for requests of services outside of published operating hours. b. Aircraft not operating under the scope of JBLM 95-1 (all civilian and some military) are not required to monitor Bullseye Radio and may be flying within the TTFTA or crossing thru the route structure/AIC Service Area. See paragraph 10-1b for the defined AIC Service Area. c. Single-ship aircraft and at least one aircraft per formation flight must always monitor Bullseye Radio and appropriate air-to-air FM frequencies while operating in the AIC Service Area. See paragraph 10-1b for the defined AIC Service Area. d. Prior to entering, exiting, or crossing above an ATA, intentions will be announced on the appropriate air-to-air FM frequency. e. Pilots of aircraft operating in the same ATA will ensure each aircraft is informed of their location, activity and routes of flight while operating in the ATA and ensure any other aircrew that may be affected is also informed of the activity occurring in the associated ATA. f. Pilots will report to Bullseye Radio prior to departing an ATA, arrival at destination ATA, when requested by ATC, and operations normal every 30 min. g. ATC may increase position report frequency to less than 30 minutes, depending on the traffic situation. h. Prior to departing Zulu ATA for Blue Route, pilots must announce intention to join Blue Route on X-Ray air-to-air frequency, after first announcing intent to depart from Zulu ATA on Zulu air-to-air frequency. The X-Ray air-to-air frequency is used on Blue Route. See Chapter 6 for route procedures. i. X-Ray ATAs. (1) ATC: Contact Bullseye Radio. (a) Primary: VHF 141.5 (b) Alternate: UHF 379.1 (c) Contingency: FM 34.6 (2) Air-to-air: Use X-Ray air-to-air FM 38.225. j. Yankee ATAs (outside McChord Class D Airspace). (1) ATC: Contact Bullseye Radio. (a) Primary: VHF 141.5 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 15  (b) Alternate: UHF 379.1 (c) Contingency: FM 34.6 (2) Air-to-air: Use Yankee air-to-air FM 46.975 k. Yankee ATAs (within McChord Class D Airspace). (1) ATC: Contact McChord Tower. (a) Primary: VHF 124.8 (b) Alternate: UHF 259.3 (2) Air-to-air: Use Yankee air-to-air FM 46.975. l. Establishing communication with McChord Tower for entry into the McChord Class Delta airspace is the responsibility of the pilot as they move within Yankee North ATA. Frequency change to McChord Tower will not be issued from Bullseye Radio when aircraft transition from the portions of Yankee North ATA that are outside the McChord Class Delta to the portions that are within the McChord Class Delta. m. Zulu ATAs. (1) ATC: Contact Bullseye Radio. (a) Primary: VHF 141.5 (b) Alternate: UHF 379.1 (c) Contingency: FM 34.6 (2) Air-to-air: Use Zulu air-to-air FM 46.7. 5-6. Tactical Terrain Flight Training Area (TTFTA) scheduled sole-use airspace requests a. When an aviation unit requires sole-use of airspace within the TTFTA or OBHTA for a specific mission that cannot be accomplished within the restrictions of this regulation, the unit will request the sole-use of airspace for the minimum amount of time and volume that is required to accomplish the mission. Established airspace maximum densities do not apply to scheduled sole-use airspace. Units requiring scheduled sole- use airspace for a specific training event will request sole-use through I Corps G3 Air. G3 Air will resolve any sole-use airspace request conflicts between all JBLM aviation units, and then forward the sole-use airspace request to JBLM Range Operations for approval no later than 7 business days prior to the event. For the TTFTA only, JBLM Range Operations will verify that the planned aviation training event does not conflict with any scheduled range operations, and then advise I Corps G3 Air of their concurrence (for OBHTA sole-use requests, Range Operations concurrence is not required). I Corps G3 Air will then forward a NOTAM request to Gray Base Operations no later than 72 hours prior to the event. (a) Use of the ground training areas for other than flight training (landing/departing) must be scheduled with Range Operations. Any insertion or extraction of personnel and/or equipment requires scheduling of the training area. (b) Sole-use airspace is a means of deconflicting the scheduled use of the airspace in the TTFTA or OBHTAs between JBLM or transient military units; it does not preclude civilian aircraft or other service aircraft from entering the airspace unless that airspace is within activated R-6703. b. The following information is required for a scheduled sole-use airspace request: (1) Unit designation. (2) Description of operation. (3) Number and type of aircraft. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 16  (4) Requested location: List the ATA(s) that will be utilized or grid coordinates (using MGRS) for the boundary of the ROZ to be utilized. If using a radius from the center of the ROZ, list the grid coordinates and the radius in kilometers. (5) Maximum altitude in MSL. (6) Floor of airspace requested (or surface, if applicable). (7) Date and times of use. (8) Point of contact, telephone number, and email address. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 17  Figure 5-1. Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) and adjacent airspace Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 18  Figure 5-2. X-Ray Aviation Training Area (ATA) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 19  Figure 5-3. Yankee North and Yankee South Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 20  Figure 5-4. Zulu Aviation Training Area (ATA) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 21 Chapter 6 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Airspace Management: Flight Routes 6-1. Airspace management plan a. Each unit’s operations section will maintain a JBLM Aviation Special 1:50,000 scale map. b. Routes expedite the safe and orderly flow of air traffic. This is done by utilizing the following procedures. See Figure 6-1. (1) Two-way/Rules of the Road (fly 100 meters to the right of route centerline) air traffic: Black and Green Routes. (2) One-way air traffic: Blue Route and Redline Transition. (3) Arrival/Departure procedures to/from Gray AAF. (a) Rotary Wing (R/W) departure altitude is 800 MSL on all routes leaving Gray AAF (Black Route, Green Route, and the Redline Transition), as well as when departing via ACP Ketron. (b) R/W arrival altitude is 1200 MSL on both routes arriving Gray AAF (Black Route and Green Route), as well as when arriving via ACP Ketron. (c) The term “rules of the road” is a collision avoidance term applied to aircraft. For the purposes of these collision avoidance rules, in general, an aircraft must keep well clear of all other aircraft and avoid impeding their navigation. Part 91.113, 14 CFR, requires in part, that “... when aircraft are approaching each other head-on, or nearly so, each pilot of each aircraft shall alter course to the right....” When on a two-way route in the AIC service area fly 100 meters to the right of route centerline. (4) The route structure is mandatory for use for movement from Gray AAF to and around the Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) and the South Maintenance Test Flight Area, except for aircraft with external loads. See Chapter 5 for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas and paragraph 15-1 for JBLM external load procedures. (5) Aircraft will only enter or exit the route structure at an ACP. (6) When joining Black or Green Route from an ATA, join the route at an ACP at 1000 MSL. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. If weather precludes entering at 1000 MSL, advise ATC. (7) Aircraft established on a route have right of way over aircraft entering that route. Once notified of traffic on a route, pilots will yield to that traffic. Bullseye Radio will not approve joining a route until the pilot requesting to join the route advises that any reported traffic on the route is in sight. (8) In addition to compulsory ACPs, pilots will report all other ACPs as instructed by ATC. (9) Compliance with the specified route dimensions (altitude and ACPs) is mandatory, unless a pilot must deviate to avoid other traffic or weather and ATC has been advised. c. Exercise vigilance when operating at or near the following potentially hazardous areas where multiple aircraft may converge from different directions. (1) ACPs Nisqually, Rice, DuPont, C-5 Mockup, and Burlington. (2) In vicinity of all active ROZs and Drop Zone (DZ) buffer areas. (3) Blue Route between ACP Power Station and ACP River Bridge. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 22  d. Aircraft not operating under the scope of JBLM 95-1 (all civilian and some military) are not required to monitor Bullseye Radio and may be flying within the TTFTA or crossing thru the route structure. e. Restrictions. (1) Rapid or abrupt altitude or attitude changes are prohibited, unless within designated sole-use airspace. (2) Formation flights within the routes will not exceed route width. (3) Aircraft must remain clear of impact areas, active no-fly areas, ROZs, and DZ buffers. (4) Any altitude modification to the published route structure will be coordinated with ATC for approval. (5) R/W maximum airspeed on all routes is 100 Knots Indicated Air Speed (KIAS). (6) Overtaking of other aircraft on the routes is prohibited. (7) Rapid deceleration/stopping on the routes is only authorized if no other aircraft are on the route and ATC approves. 6-2. Blue Route Blue Route is a one-way, clockwise route used for VFR transitions from the east side of Gray Class D thru the X-Ray Aviation Training Areas (ATA) to the west side of Gray Class D Airspace. Blue Route connects Green Route to Black Route. Zulu, Yankee South, and X-Ray ATAs may be accessed from Blue Route. See Chapter 5 for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas. a. Route dimensions. (1) Width: 100 meters left/right of centerline (200 meters total). Remain on-base and fly directly over the Nisqually River from 10T ET 29453 01661 to 10T ET 26924 05766. (2) Altitude: (a) East of ACP River Bridge: 900 MSL, due to noise abatement for Roy/Yelm communities. (b) West of ACP River Bridge: (Do not begin descent from 900 MSL to NOE until crossing ACP River Bridge) b. Use extreme caution when transitioning to NOE, as aircraft in X-ray ATA may be crossing the Blue Route at ACP Power Station and/or ACP River Bridge. c. Route ACPs. (1) *Burlington (10T ET 35780 09710) (2) Hamilton Lake (10T ET 36400 07250) (3) Kosir (10T ET 34373 06500) (4) Roy Gap (10T ET 33544 05468) (5) * Sand Pit (10T ET 32793 01842) (6) Power Station (10T ET 27766 02520) (7) River Bridge (10T ET 27970 03832) (8) Hatchery (10T ET 24773 08899) (9) *Nisqually (10T ET 23466 13727) (10) *Compulsory ACPs on Blue Route d. Route Restrictions. (1) Direction of travel: one-way from ACP Burlington to ACP Nisqually. Reverse direction flight is not authorized, regardless of the traffic situation. (2) Departing Blue Route. Aircraft departing Blue Route will remain at the route altitude until clear of the Route, except at ACP Nisqually. Aircraft must maintain 1000 MSL, prior to ACP Nisqually, and then adjust altitude as required. Transition from NOE Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 23 to 1000 MSL prior to ACP Nisqually is required. The pilot will determine when to initiate this altitude transition along Blue Route, but no earlier than ACP Hatchery, without coordination with Bullseye Radio. (3) When joining Blue Route from an ATA: (a) East of ACP River Bridge, depart the ATA at or below 700 MSL. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. Blue Route is 900 MSL east of ACP River Bridge, for noise abatement. (b) West of ACP River Bridge, depart the ATA at 800 MSL. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. Blue Route is NOE, west of ACP River Bridge. (4) When entering Blue Route from outside the ATAs, enter the route at 1200 MSL. Once established on the Blue Route, adjust altitude as required. (5) Prior to departing Zulu ATA for Blue Route, pilots must announce intentions to join Blue Route on X-Ray air-to-air frequency, after first announcing movement within and intent to depart from Zulu ATA on Zulu air-to-air frequency. The X-Ray air-to-air frequency is used on Blue Route. e. Communications. (1) ATC. Contact Bullseye Radio for use of Blue Route. (a) Primary. VHF 141.5 (b) Alternate. UHF 379.1 (c) Contingency. FM 34.6 (2) Air-to-air: Use X-Ray air-to-air FM 38.225. 6-3. Green Route Green Route is a two-way route used for VFR transitions between Gray AAF and the Yankee Aviation Training Areas (ATAs) on the East side of Gray Class D Airspace. Green Route also intersects Blue Route and allows for entry into the route structure from off-base at ACP Rice. Green Route is bi-directional and follows East Gate Road from ACP C-5 Mockup to ACP 8th Avenue, and then follows 8th Avenue south to ACP Rice. Aircraft may enter/exit Zulu, Yankee North, and Yankee South ATAs from Green Route. See Chapter 5 for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas. Entry to or exit from Zulu ATA at ACP C-5 Mockup not authorized. a. Route dimensions. (1) Width. 100 meters right of East Gate Road (200 meters total for both directions of flight). (2) Altitudes. (a) Inbound to Gray AAF: 1200 MSL (b) Outbound from Gray AAF: 800 MSL b. Route ACPs. (1) C-5 Mockup (10T ET 32772 11324) (2) *Burlington (10T ET 35780 09710) (3) East Gate (10T ET 39100 09680) (4) 8th Avenue (10T ET 43926 09625) (5) *Rice (10T ET 43945 07686) (6) *Compulsory ACPs on Green Route (7) Expect frequency change between Gray Tower and Bullseye Radio prior to ACP Burlington outbound, and from Bullseye Radio to Gray Tower between ACPs East Gate and Burlington when inbound; frequency changeover point will be as directed by ATC. c. Route restrictions. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 24  (1) Entering Green Route from off-base: Arrivals from off the route structure will contact Bullseye Radio at least 2 NM prior to entering the AIC Service Area at or above 1200 MSL, weather permitting. Enter Green Route via ACP Rice at 1200 MSL. See paragraph 10-1b for the defined AIC Service Area. (2) For entry/exit points between Green Route and ATAs See paragraph 5-1d for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas. (3) Departing ATAs for Green Route: Aircraft will depart an ATA and intercept the route at an ACP, at 1000’ MSL. Once established on the Green Route, adjust altitude as required. (4) Entry to or exit from Zulu ATA at ACP C-5 Mockup not authorized. d. Communications. (1) ATC (Eastbound): Contact Bullseye Radio for use of Green Route between ACP Burlington and ACP Rice, as directed by ATC. (a) Primary: VHF 141.5 (b) Alternate: UHF 379.1 (c) Contingency: FM 34.6 (2) ATC (Westbound): Contact Gray Tower for use of Green Route between ACP Burlington and ACP C5 Mock-up, as directed by ATC. (a) Primary: VHF 119.325 (b) Alternate: UHF 256.8 (3) Air-to-air. Use Yankee air-to-air FM 46.975 when operating between ACP Burlington and ACP Rice. 6-4. Black Route Black Route is a two-way route used for VFR transitions between McChord Class D boundary and the West side of Gray Class D Airspace. Black Route intersects Blue Route at ACP Nisqually. Black Route allows for entry into the route structure from off- base at ACP Nisqually and follows Interstate-5 from ACP Nisqually to ACP Murray. Black Route ACPs DuPont or Engineer Bluff may be used for entry/exit to/from Zulu ATA. See Chapter 5 for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas. a. Route dimensions. (1) Width. 100 meters right of Interstate-5 (200 meters total for both directions of flight). (2) Altitudes. (a) Inbound to Gray AAF: 1200 MSL. (b) Outbound from Gray AAF: 800 MSL. b. Route ACPs. (1) *Nisqually (10T ET 23466 13727) (2) DuPont (10T ET 26960 15000) (3) Cloverleaf (10T ET 31230 16830) (4) *Murray (10T ET 33200 18100) (5) Engineer Bluff (10T ET 29791 14036) (6) ACP Engineer Bluff to/from ACP DuPont will be used when directed by Gray Tower to make an Engineer Bluff Departure/Arrival. (7) *Compulsory ACPs on Black Route c. Route restrictions. (1) Entering Black Route from off-base: Arrivals from off the route structure will contact Bullseye Radio at least 2 NM prior to the AIC Service Area boundary and will enter the AIC Service Area at or above 1200 MSL, weather permitting. Enter Black Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 25 Route via ACP Nisqually at 1200 MSL. See paragraph 10-1b for the defined AIC Service Area. (2) Entering Black Route from McChord Class D: Arrivals to Gray AAF or transitions from McChord Class D along Interstate-5 will contact Gray Tower when directed by McChord Tower, but no later than ACP Murray. (3) Arrivals to Gray AAF via ACP Nisqually from outside the AIC Service area will contact Gray Tower 2 NM prior to ACP Nisqually. When arriving Gray AAF via ACP Nisqually from within the AIC Service area, contact Gray Tower when instructed to do so. (4) For entry/exit points between Black Route and ATAs, see paragraph 5-1d for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas. (5) When departing Zulu ATA for Black Route, intercept the route at 1000’ MSL at either ACP DuPont or ACP Engineer Bluff, per instructions from Gray Tower. Once established on the route, adjust altitude as required. (6) Use caution for civilian aircraft when operating on Black Route, as Interstate-5 is commonly used for General Aviation aircraft transitions thru the Gray Class D. General Aviation pilots are not in contact with Bullseye Radio, but are required to contact Gray Tower within the Gray Class D. d. Communications. (1) Contact Gray Tower for use of Black Route. (a) Primary: VHF 119.325 (b) Alternate: UHF 256.8 (2) Air-to-air: N/A 6-5. Redline Transition The Redline Transition is a one-way route used for VFR/Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) transitions from the east traffic pattern of Gray AAF to Yankee North Aviation Training Area (ATA), within the McChord Class D. See Chapter 5 for the Airspace Management Plan: Aviation Training Areas. a. Route dimensions: (1) Width: N/A. (2) Altitude: 800 MSL. b. Route ACPs: (1) *Kemp (10T ET 34183 16358) (2) Briggs (10T ET 37544 15348) (3) *Compulsory ACPs on Redline Transition c. Route Restrictions: (1) Direction of travel: one-way from ACP Kemp to ACP Briggs. Reverse direction flight is not authorized, regardless of the traffic situation. (2) Fly directly over Transmission Line Road to avoid the Central Impact Area. (3) Depart the Redline Transition at ACP Briggs to the south along 7th Infantry Regiment Rd and enter Yankee North ATA, avoiding the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) no-fly area. d. Communications: (1) ATC. Contact McChord Tower at ACP Kemp or when instructed by Gray Tower. (a) Primary. VHF 124.8 (b) Alternate. UHF 259.3 (2) Air-to-air: Use Yankee air-to-air FM 46.975. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 26  Figure 6-1. Route structure and Aerial Check Points (ACPs) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 27 Chapter 7 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Landing Rights 7-1. Landing rights within the Tactical Terrain Flight Training Area (TTFTA) a. Aircraft may land at any open field within the TTFTA, if doing so will not interfere with personnel and/or equipment operating at that location. b. Any insertion/extraction of personnel or equipment within the TTFTA requires scheduling thru Range Operations. c. Aircrews will conduct the appropriate landing area recon, per their respective Aircrew Training Manual (ATM), prior to initiating an approach to the field and further confirm suitability of the surface prior to touchdown. d. Some areas within the TTFTA are off-limits to landing/hovering, due to environmental restrictions. It is the responsibility of each unit to brief their aircrews on these restrictions, prior to flight within the TTFTA. For more information on environmental flight restrictions, see the Aviation Division SharePoint Site at https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/IMCOM-ID-R-USAG- JBLM/SitePages/Aviation-Division.aspx. e. Between sunset and sunrise, aircraft may land at any area annotated for “Range Construction” on the Daily Range Schedule. f. Unless in case of an emergency, landing by manned aircraft is not authorized on the paved TA 4 UAS Landing Strip located at 10T ET 28333 09229. 7-2. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) cantonment landing areas Landing areas within the JBLM cantonment area are controlled by the Joint Base Commander and scheduled through the DPTAMS, Aviation Division Chief. Units landing at the areas listed below will complete a safety survey within 72 hours of landing. Units are also required to ensure coordination for road and/or crowd control with the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) at (253) 966-8070. a. The following areas may be used as helicopter landing areas, with the caveat of additional requirements for Bullseye Pad, as noted below. (1) Bullseye Pad (Figure 7-1) is for I Corps Command Group use only; for any other use, a Prior Permission Required (PPR) is required from the Joint Base Commander through DPTAMS Aviation Division. Bullseye Pad can be used by one H-60 size and below. (2) North JBLM LZ (Figure 7-2). (3) American Lake LZ (Figure 7-3). (4) Madigan Helipad (1WA8) (Figure 7-4). b. Aircraft are prohibited from landing at Watkins Field without specific approval from the Joint Base Garrison Commander. Requests will be routed through DPTAMS Aviation Division. c. Units desiring to land at other than the above listed sites within the cantonment area will have the site surveyed IAW AR 385-10 / DA PAM 385-90 prior to requesting approval through the DPTAMS Aviation Division. Requesting units will utilize the HJB Form 1222 format (available at Gray AAF Base Operations) with appropriate owning agency and DES coordination annotated for approval by DPTAMS Aviation Division. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 28 7-3. Inspection of landing areas The Aviation Safety Program Manager will semi-annually inspect the designated landing areas within the cantonment area. Units will conduct TTFTA LZ surveys of the below listed areas. Pilots must perform an on-site aerial verification of the suitability of the HLZs, HTAs, and HLS prior to each use. a. TA 23 HTA. b. TA 19 HTA. c. TA 19 Pinnacle HTA. d. TA 11 HTA. e. Pacemaker HLS. f. El Guettar HLZ. g. Marion HLZ. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 29  Figure 7-1. Route structure and Aerial Check Points (ACPs) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 30  Figure 7-2. North Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Landing Zone (LZ) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 31  Figure 7-3. American Lake Landing Zone (LZ) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 32  Figure 7-4. Madigan Helipad (1WA8) Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 33 Chapter 8 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Flight Restrictions 8-1. Aircraft flights over built-up areas All R/W flights over built-up areas will be at or above 2,000 feet AGL except when conditions such as weather or emergency situations do not allow. When weather conditions preclude flight at 2,000 AGL over built-up areas, circumnavigate the built-up area if possible. PCs retain the authority to navigate over built-up areas at less than 2,000 AGL when doing otherwise may jeopardize the safety of the aircrew. Use a "Fly Friendly" attitude to avoid further restrictions. Low level flights over on-base schools, housing areas, and troop billets are to be avoided. a. The “Fly Friendly” Program is defined as follows: When conditions allow, aircraft will fly IAW Federal Aviation Regulations and avoid noise-sensitive areas such as parks, wilderness areas, farms, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and built-up areas. b. Built-up areas are populated places as depicted on appropriate aeronautical charts and as depicted on the JBLM Aviation Special. 8-2. Drop Zones (DZs) All active DZs include a 1 NM (unless larger, per NOTAM) no-fly buffer zone measured from the center of the DZ as published in Appendix C. Aircraft must not penetrate the no-fly buffer zone without permission from the Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO). 8-3. Noise sensitive/flight restriction areas The following areas have been identified as noise sensitive/restricted and will be depicted as noise sensitive/restricted on appropriate maps and charts in the Flight Operations of all units. The restrictions indicated will be observed, except in an emergency or when an aircraft is on an approved instrument approach or departure procedure. Altitudes listed are the minimum and expressed in MSL unless otherwise specified. This list is not all inclusive of established areas depicted on sectional charts. Table 8-1 Noise sensitive/flight restriction areas Area Location Type Restrictions Ammo Supply Beginning at ET 38876 15128 Surface to 1600 no-fly area Point (ASP) To ET 39020 17113; to ET 38314 17102; to ET 37846 16557; to ET 27607 15638; to ET 37578 15129; to the point of origin. Impact Areas JBLM Special No over-flight without prior coordination with Range Operations Nisqually Indian As depicted on JBLM Aviation Special Surface to 2000 no-fly area Reservation Map, West of Nisqually River; excludes airspace in training area 19 Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 34 Table 8-1 Noise sensitive/flight restriction areas Area Location Type Restrictions Watkins Field 10T ET 29586 15185 No VFR flight within 1 NM (When in effect by NOTAM) Eagle Nest 10T ET 31750 18300 Surface to 1200 no-fly American Lake (During nesting period, 1 Dec area, within 400m South 1 to 31 Aug) Eagle Nest 10T ET 32250 18050 Surface to 1200 no-fly American Lake (During nesting period, 1 Dec to 31 Aug) area, South 2 within 400m Eagle Nest 10T ET 32000 19400 Surface to 1200 no-fly American Lake (During nesting period, 1 Dec to 31 Aug) area, within 400m West Eagle Nest 10T ET 24350 10300 Surface to 600 no-fly area, Nisqually Bluff (During nesting period, 1 Dec to 31 Aug) within 400m Eagle Nest 10T ET 41300 15700 Surface to 1200 no-fly Spanaway (During nesting period, 1 Dec area, within 400m Marsh to 31 Aug) Eagle Nest 10T ET 38900 10800 Surface to 1200 with no-fly Johnson Marsh (During nesting period, 1 Dec area, within 400m to 31 Aug) Eagle Nest 10T ET 35070 07130 Surface to 1200 no-fly Halverson Marsh (During nesting period, 1 Dec to 31 Aug) area, within 400m Northwest Travel 10T ET 31405 17421 Surface to 1,200 no-fly Center area within 300m Kautz Creek 10T ES 87353 75768 Surface to 4,300 no-fly Heliport (7WA7) area within 1 NM. When in vicinity, use MULTICOM 122.9 to self-announce intention TA8 CBRNE 10T ET 40351 15426 Surface to 2000 no-fly area Chamber (In effect when listed on Daily Range within 500m Schedule) NBC1 Chamber 10T ET 30531 11045 Surface to 2000 no-fly area (In effect when listed on Daily Range within 500m Schedule) 8-4. Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) a. Activation of Restricted Area R-6703 is required to segregate hazardous military activities from non-participating civilian aircraft. Establishing ROZs within R-6703 to encompass the specific area where the hazard exists allows non-participating military aircraft to utilize the airspace within activated R-6703, while safely remaining outside of the specific area where the hazard exists. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 35  b. JBLM Range Operations establishes ROZs within activated R-6703 for all hazardous activities extending beyond or originating outside of the boundaries of the Artillery Impact Area and South Impact Area. Paragraphs 8-5 through 8-8 describe the standard ROZs that are utilized most often. c. All ROZs are activated/deactivated by JBLM Range Operations, through coordination with Bullseye Radio. d. When a ROZ is activated (or “hot”), non-participating aircraft (both manned and unmanned) must not fly within that volume of airspace. e. ROZs must not be kept in a “hot” status when not being used for their designated purpose. f. NOTAMS: (1) For standard ROZs listed below in paragraphs 8-5 through 8-8, local NOTAMS for Gray AAF will describe the ROZ designation and dates/times of scheduled use. Contact Bullseye Radio for real-time ROZ activation status. (2) For non-standard ROZs, local NOTAMS for Gray AAF will describe designation, purpose, location, dimensions, and dates/times of scheduled use. Contact Bullseye Radio for real-time ROZ activation status. g. PCs of participating aircraft must complete Range Operations ANNEX G, depicting safe entry/exit procedures, in order to enter an active ROZ or Impact Area. 8-5. Direct fire Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) All SDZs extending beyond the boundary of the Artillery Impact Area will be contained within activated R-6703. When SDZs extend beyond the boundary of the Artillery Impact Area, a ROZ is used to segregate that flight hazard from non-participating aircraft. The four standard Direct Fire SDZ ROZs are listed below: a. Direct Fire ROZ 11 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-1). b. Direct Fire ROZ 12 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-1). c. Direct Fire ROZ 13 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-2). d. Direct Fire ROZ 14 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-3). (1) Non-standard ROZs (those not listed in this chapter) will not be numbered. Non- standard ROZ designations using the event/exercise/unit will be used in lieu of numbers and will not use training areas (e.g., Ranger Direct Fire ROZ). (2) Non-standard Direct Fire SDZ ROZs may also be used, if the boundaries of the ROZ fall within activated Restricted Area R-6703. (3) Direct Fire ROZ boundaries end at the impact area, as flight over an impact area is already restricted. 8-6. Demolition Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) a. Non-standard Demo ROZs may also be used, if the boundaries of the ROZ fall within activated Restricted Area R-6703. b. There are two standard Demo ROZs: (1) Demo ROZ 15 (Range 62) is activated when necessary to segregate non- participating aircraft from the fight hazard associated with demolition on Range 62. This ROZ is centered on 10T ET 29689 10220 with a radius of 400 meters and extends from the surface to 2400 MSL (Figure 8-4). Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 36  (2) Demo ROZ 16 (Leschi Town) is activated when necessary to segregate non- participating aircraft from the fight hazard associated with demolition at Leschi Town. This ROZ extends from the surface to 3900 MSL (Figure 8-4). (3) Non-standard ROZs (those not listed in this chapter) will not be numbered. Non- standard ROZ designations using event/unit will be used in lieu of numbers and will not use training areas (e.g., ROTC Demo ROZ). 8-7. Artillery Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) a. Units are authorized to conduct live fire from any reserved firing point within an authorized Live Fire Training Area. The training areas beneath Artillery ROZs 17, 18, and 19 are Training Areas 4, 5, and 6. Non-participating aircraft will not enter active Artillery ROZs. (1) Artillery ROZ 17 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-5). (2) Artillery ROZ 18 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-6). (3) Artillery ROZ 19 extends from the surface to the altitude to which the corresponding R-6703 sub-areas are activated (Figure 8-6). b. Artillery Firing Point (FP) ROZ boundaries end at the impact area, as flight over an impact area is already restricted. 8-8. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) a. See Paragraph 19-3 for Shadow UAS ROZs. b. See Paragraph 19-4 for SUAS ROZs. Return to Table of Contents JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 37 Figure 8-1. Direct fire Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 11 and 12 JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 38 Figure 8-2. Direct fire Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 13 JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 39 Figure 8-3. Direct fire Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 14 JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 40 Figure 8-4. Demolitions Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 15 and 16 JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 41 Figure 8-5. Artillery Restricted Operations Zone (ROZ) 17 JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 42 Figure 8-6. Artillery Restricted Operations Zones (ROZs) 18 and 19 JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 43 Chapter 9 Gray Army Airfield (AAF) (KGRF) 9-1. Base Operations Base Operations is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except Federal Holidays and as published by NOTAM. 9-2. Requests for use of Gray Army Airfield (AAF) for non-aviation purposes This paragraph is in accordance with AR 95-2, paragraph 13-7, non-aviation use of Army Airfields and Army Heliports. a. Non-aviation use of AAFs/AHPs will be kept to a minimum. b. When the Joint Base Garrison Commander approves the use of an airfield for a non-aviation event, a NOTAM will be issued a minimum of 24 hours in advance closing the airfield for a specified time. c. AAFs/AHPs are expensive facilities designed for aviation purposes. Because of numerous safety/operational issues, runways, taxiways, ramps, and airfields will not be used for non-aviation activities such as unit runs, drag racing, open air concerts, driver training, etc. Non-aviation use may also damage the facility. d. Additionally, airfield closures negatively impact the time and resources required to enable resident units to train for their mission. e. Requests by all units, including resident aviation units, will include HJB Form 1222 Staff Summary, addressed to the Joint Base Garrison Commander, through the Aviation Division Chief, for operations that result in limitations or closure. Resident Aviation Commanders will be listed in the coordination blocks of the HJB Form 1222, wherein they may concur/non-concur, based on the impact to their training and readiness. Aviation Division must receive the request NLT 7 calendar days prior to the event. 9-3. Ground operations a. R/W aircraft will not operate under its own power within 75 feet of buildings; Fixed Wing (F/W) aircraft will not operate under its own power within 125 feet of buildings. This is measured from the closest part of the aircraft to the building. b. Aircraft will be kept clear of fire lanes and aircraft "No Parking" areas. c. Unattended wheeled aircraft will be chocked. d. The sod area northwest of the intersection of Taxiway B and the runway is designated as a maintenance hover test area. e. Operators of ground vehicles will adhere to the vehicle operating requirements in the Gray AAF Airfield Operations Manual (AOM) and AR 95-2. f. The following areas on the airfield are not visible by Air Traffic Control personnel. All aircraft and vehicle operators must exercise extreme caution in or near these areas: Hangar 3098; west sides of hangars 3025, 3036, 3041, 3052, 3063, and 3075; and portions of the ramp north of hangar 3025. g. Gray AAF is a restricted access area. Civilians, other than DOD/Contractors, are prohibited from the areas inside the inner fences unless specifically authorized by the Airfield Operations Manager. Photography and Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) operations are also prohibited. JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 44 9-4. Cold refuel procedures a. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contract Fuel will be the primary cold refuel support for Gray AAF. b. See IFR/VFR Supplement for refuel hours of operation. c. Aircraft can be refueled by the contractor at any prepared and designated parking location on Gray AAF if the provisions of Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-04.94 (Forward Arming and Refueling Operations) and ATP 4-43 (Petroleum Supply Operations) and/or the Contractor’s Statement of Work are met. d. All requests for fuel/defuel will be made through Base Operations. e. All DOD aircraft are authorized for refuel. f. Any aircraft requesting over 5,000 gallons must be prearranged with Gray Base Operations. 9-5. Cascade Rapid Refuel Point (RRP) hot refuel procedures a. DLA Contract Fuel will be the primary hot refuel support for Gray AAF. Aircraft hot-refueling will be performed by trained military personnel who will arrive on the Rapid Refuel Point (RRP) just prior to the aircraft; the DLA Contractor provides staffing for the associated fuel pump house and the pantograph “dead-man” switch only. Trained military personnel must be present to operate the fueling nozzle and provide fire guard duties. b. Days/hours of service are as follows, unless otherwise specified on Gray Tower ATIS. (1) Monday through Friday - 1800L-0200L (April - September), except DONSAs and Federal Holidays. (2) Monday through Friday - 1500L-2300L (October - March), except DONSAs and Federal Holidays. c. R/W aircraft will be refueled IAW Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-04.94 (Forward Arming and Refueling Operations) and ATP 4-43 (Petroleum Supply Operations) at the designated Cascade Rapid Refuel Point (RRP) location as depicted in Figure 9-1. d. Direction of traffic flow thru the refuel pads is north to south. Each refuel pad is equipped to supply fuel on either side of the aircraft. e. Aircrews requesting hot refuel must: (1) Request taxi instructions from ATC for movement to/from the Cascade RRP (Request “Cascade”). (2) When inbound to the airfield, inform Gray Tower on initial contact if requesting hot refuel (Request “Cascade”). (3) By default, utilize Refuel Pads 1 and 2, in that order, based on occupancy. When Refuel Pad 3 is open (by exception), it will be specified on Gray Tower ATIS. Refueling personnel may adjust the refuel pads that are in use, based on operational constraints. (4) If holding on Taxiway Alpha, contact ATC for movement instructions, prior to movement to the Cascade RRP; hold north of the RRP entry point. (5) When authorized by ATC to hold on Taxiway Alpha, position aircraft to avoid blocking the Cascade RRP entry/exit points. (6) When exiting the Cascade RRP, hold short of Taxiway Alpha (abeam Refuel Pad 3) until taxi instructions have been received. (7) Ensure non-refueling personnel go to the designated marshaling area as directed by the refuel personnel. JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 45  (8) During refueling, the aircrew must monitor Gray Ground frequency and will not transmit, except in an emergency. Turn off the anti-collision light prior to refueling; turning off the anti-collision light alerts the refuelers that the aircraft is ready for refueling. Turn on the anti-collision light after refueling is complete. (9) An aviator must remain at the controls; all doors and windows must be closed. (10) Should a fire or other emergency occur in the RRP, pilots must evaluate the situation and decide to either shutdown the aircraft in place or fly away from the RRP. Pilots choosing to fly away will advise ATC and depart as instructed by ATC to avoid personnel, other aircraft, obstacles, and the hazardous condition. (11) Ensure no aircraft is within 150 feet of Taxiway Alpha centerline while holding for refuel, unless approved by ATC to hold on Taxiway Alpha. (12) Only authorized refueling personnel will operate the refueling equipment. Refueling personnel or aircrews will act as fireguards. f. DLA Contract Fuel personnel operating Cascade RRP must: (1) Notify Gray Tower via phone 253-967-2897 for any changes to the normal operating days/hours listed in paragraph 9-5b. (2) Notify Gray Tower via phone 253-967-2897 when Refuel Pad 3 is open or Refuel Pads 1 or 2 are closed. (3) Contact Gray Ground via Land Mobile Radio (LMR) prior to opening the Cascade RRP. (4) Maintain constant and reliable radio communications with Gray Ground via LMR. (5) Suspend refueling operations when lightning is reported within 5 NM of Gray Army Airfield. Gray Base Operations will notify Cascade RRP personnel upon issuance of a Weather Warning. (6) Not conduct open port hot refueling of any kind at the Cascade RRP. (7) Ensure personnel remain at least 150 feet from Taxiway Alpha centerline, without prior approval from Gray Ground. (8) Conduct a thorough FOD sweep prior to departing the Cascade RRP each day. (9) Advise Gray Ground via phone 253-967-2897 when closing the Cascade RRP. g. Gray ATC must: (1) Not authorize aircraft to enter the Cascade RRP unless it is open. (2) Traffic/workload permitting notify Cascade RRP personnel when aircraft are inbound to the RRP. (3) When requesting to hold for Cascade RRP, traffic permitting, ATC will issue taxi instructions to reposition to Taxiway Alpha, north of the RRP entry point. 9-6. Close-in Training Area (TA) East Tactical Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) procedures a. The utilizing unit will be responsible for tactical hot refuel support. b. Days/hours of service will be as specified by NOTAM. c. Request instructions for movement to the Tactical Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) from the airfield/traffic pattern, or on initial contact with Gray Tower when entering the Class D. Aircraft will approach the FARP from the north, via a “straight-in” from the traffic pattern or via a modified left/right base from the Green/Black Route. Aircraft should plan their approach to an area east of the refuel pads (vicinity of 10T ET 32243 11786). d. Tactical FARP personnel will marshal aircraft into the appropriate refuel/holding point. JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 46  e. Aircraft will depart from the Tactical FARP refuel pads with an immediate left turnout and hover taxi to the Tactical FARP departure area south of the holding points (vicinity of 10T ET 32243 11786). Contact Gray Tower for instructions, once ready for take-off at the departure area. Aircraft must remain clear of any active ROZs in R-6703, unless entering a ROZ in which they are a participating aircraft. f. During refueling, the aircrew must monitor Gray Tower frequency and will not transmit except in an emergency. Turn off the anti-collision light prior to refueling; turning off the anti-collision light alerts the refuelers that the aircraft is ready for refueling. Turn on the anti-collision light after refueling is complete. g. The utilizing unit is responsible for submitting local NOTAM request to Gray Base Operations to publish/change the operating days/hours for the Tactical FARP. h. Ensure each holding/refuel point is designated with a secure, visible marker for day and night. i. Establish contact with Gray Ground by initiating a radio check via LMR prior to operating the Tactical FARP. Notify Gray Ground when terminating operations for the day. 9-7. Tower operations a. Gray AAF Class D Surface Area is defined by a 4 nautical mile radius of Gray AAF excluding that area which coincides with McChord Class D airspace. It extends from the surface up to and including 2800 Mean Sea Level (MSL). The airspace 2000 MSL and above is released to Seattle Approach Control by letter of agreement. When Gray Tower is closed, the Class D surface area reverts to Class E surface area and Seattle Approach Control becomes the controlling agency. b. Gray AAF runways and taxiways are depicted in Figure 9-2. c. Runway 15 is the primary instrument and calm wind runway. d. Aircraft experiencing lost communications will squawk 7600 and turn on all external lighting. (1) VFR aircraft will enter traffic via normal routing (Figure 6-1) for landing. If the tower is operational, expect light gun signals. (2) IFR aircraft will follow the lost communication instructions issued by Seattle Approach Control. See paragraph 9-8f for Precision Approach Radar (PAR) specific lost communications procedures. e. The Gray AAF Movement Area is as depicted in Figure 9-3; aircraft, vehicles, and personnel must obtain specific approval from ATC for entry onto (and movement within) this area. 9-8. Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures a. SVFR minimums within the Class D/E surface Area are listed in table 9-1 below. Table 9-1 Special Visual Flight Rules minimums within the Class D/E surface area Day Night Aided R/W 300-1/2 500-1 500-1 F/W 700-1 N/A N/A JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 47  b. When Gray Tower is closed, Seattle Approach Control is the controlling agency for SVFR approval. c. A SVFR clearance must be obtained by VFR aircraft entering, transiting, or departing the Class D/E surface area when weather conditions are below basic VFR. Gray Tower may authorize multiple VFR aircraft to operate in the traffic pattern under SVFR, when visual separation can be maintained between aircraft. d. SVFR arrival/departure procedures are as follows: (1) SVFR entry/exit reporting points into/out of the Gray Class D are the same as the VFR entry/exit points. See Figure 6-1. (2) Gray Tower will coordinate SVFR transitions between Gray AAF and ACP Burlington, ACP Murray, ACP Kemp or Madigan Helipad with McChord Tower. (3) During SVFR conditions, altitudes flown will be as high as practicable commensurate with weather conditions. Maintain SVFR conditions at or below 1500 MSL, per Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Seattle Approach Control. e. Aircraft experiencing Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) must follow the IIMC procedures outlined in Chapter 12. f. Gray Local PAR Lost Communications Procedures: Aircraft will execute the following procedures when issued the “Gray Local PAR Lost Communication Procedures” by Seattle Approach Control. (1) PAR Lost Communication Procedures (in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC): Aircraft experiencing loss of communication in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) while conducting the PAR RWY 15/33 approach must squawk 7600, turn on all external lighting (except when conditions may cause vertigo or other hazards to safety), IAW Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91.209 and AR 95-1, and for both the PAR RWY 15 and PAR RWY 33: Climb to 1000, then climbing left turn to 3,000 on heading 270 and OLM VORTAC R-014, then continue climb to 4,000 on OLM R-014 to OLM and hold. (2) PAR Lost Communication Procedures (in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)): Aircraft experiencing loss of communication in VMC while conducting the PAR RWY 15/33 approach must squawk 7600, turn on all exterior lighting, and continue for a straight in landing to the runway under VFR for full stop. Expect light gun signals from Gray Tower. (3) Aircraft experiencing both IIMC and lost communications may continue to squawk 7700 and are not required to switch to 7600 for lost communications. 9-9. Runway and helipad traffic pattern See Figure 9-4. For night operations, refer to paragraph 13-1. a. The number of aircraft operating in the traffic patterns will be controlled by Gray Tower. When the tower is closed, the maximum number of aircraft must not exceed five. No aircraft will pass another while in the traffic pattern or on the route structure. b. Gray AAF traffic patterns are depicted in Figure 9-4. Gray Tower has the authority to amend traffic patterns as necessary. (1) East and west traffic will be flown at 800 MSL by R/W aircraft and 1800 MSL by F/W aircraft. (2) The east R/W traffic pattern will be flown inside of range road (4th Division) to avoid the Central (small arms) Impact Area. (3) Maximum airspeed in the R/W traffic pattern is 100 Knots Indicated Air Speed (KIAS); deviations are authorized with tower approval. Notify tower with request to deviate from 100 KIAS on departure or on initial contact, if inbound. JBLM Reg 95-1 29 March 2023 48  (4) No F/W aircraft authorized in west traffic when R-6703 A, B, or F is activated or when Zulu ATA is occupied. West R/W pattern downwind must not be extended to the south when R-6703 A, B, or F is activated or when Zulu ATA is occupied. (5) F/W aircraft may continue enroute climbs to altitude on downwind legs when departing Gray AAF. c. When Watkins Fie