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• The R-2508 Joint Policy & Planning Board (JPPB) is charted by DoD to act as the overarching manager and policy body for the R-2508 Complex. JPPB policy requires all sponsored units and civil Letter of Agreement (LOA) holders operating within the complex to receive an Annual R-2508 Airspace Briefing.

• Individual viewing of this brief does not satisfy the requirement of an Annual Brief. Briefing must be delivered by a Central Coordinating Facility (CCF) authorized individual. Annual briefings are generally provided during the months of March and April. To schedule a briefing, contact R-2508 CCF at DSN: 527-2508 COMM: 661-277-2508

R-2508 COMPLEX AIRSPACE BRIEFING23 April 2010

R-2508 COMPLEX AIRSPCE

ORGANIZATION

• Joint Policy and Planning Board (JPPB)

• Flag/General Officer from Each of the Services

• R-2508 Complex Control Board (CCB)

• Active Duty or DoD Representative from Each of

the Services

• R-2508 Central Coordinating Facility (CCF)

• Joint Navy/Air Force Airspace Management Team

• Co-Located with High Desert TRACON

(Joshua Approach)

R-2508 Complex Briefing

R-2508 Complex Overview

Planning Missions in the Complex

Flying in the Complex

The R-2508 Complex

• Airspace Structure

• Weather Areas

• Trona Controlled

Firing Area

• Trona Corridor

• Goldstone Facility

• Inyokern Transition

Area

• Controlling Agencies

The R-2508 Complex

MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS (MOAs)

OWENS

200 AGL - FL 180

322.3/126.55

SALINE

200 AGL - FL180

256.8 123.95

ISABELLA

200 AGL - FL180

335.6/134.05

348.7/133.65

PANAMINT

200 AGL - FL180

291.6/120.25 SHOSHONE

200 AGL - FL180

BARSTOW

200 AGL - FL180BUCKHORN

200 AGL - FL180

BAKERSFIELD

2000 AGL - FL180

PORTERVILLE

2000 AGL - FL180

BISHOP

200AGL - FL180

The R-2508 Complex

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSIGNED AIRSPACE (ATCAA)

SHOSHONE

SOUTH

FL180 - FL230

OWENS

FL180 - FL600

322.3/126.55

DEEP SPRINGS

FL240 -FL600

SALINE

FL180 - FL600

256.8 123.95

ISABELLA

FL180 - FL600

335.6/134.05

348.7/133.65

PANAMINT

FL180 - FL600

291.6/120.25

SHOSHONE NORTH

FL180 - FL600

BARSTOW WEST

FL180 - FL600

BUCKHORN

FL180 - FL600

BAKERSFIELD

FL180 - FL600

PORTERVILLE

FL180 - FL600

BARSTOW EASTFL180 - FL230

The R-2508 Complex

RESTRICTED AREAS

R-2505

SFC-UNLTD

NAWC

R-2524

SFC-UNLTD

NAWC

R-2515

SFC-UNLTD

EDWARDS AFB

R-2508

FL200 - UNLTD

R-2502E

SFC - UNLTDR-2506

SFC-6,000MSL

NAWC

R-2502N

SFC-UNLTD

NTC

FT IRWIN

The R-2508 Complex

SEVERE WEATHER AREAS

AREA 5

ISABELLA

PANAMINT

R-2524R-2502N

AREA

4

AREA

3 R-2515AREA 1

AREA 2

The R-2508 ComplexTRONA CONTROLLED FIRING AREA (CFA)

Trona CFA

Altitudes affected are 3,000’ AGL to

base of Restricted Area (FL200)

The R-2508 Complex

TRONA CORRIDOR

Trona Corridor, FL200 to unlimited :

• Launching of free flight weapons

• UAS Transitions

• May be used in conjunction with Trona CFA

The R-2508 ComplexNASA GOLDSTONE FACILITY

The R-2508 ComplexNASA GOLDSTONE RADIATION PATTERN


GENERAL AVIATION ACTIVITIES

• CR Briggs Mining Operations – Blasting!

– Two Blasting windows per day 1100 to 1230L & 1600 to 1730L

– Blasting outside of normal times coordinated with CCF

– Blasting results in flying debris to undetermined altitudes

– The Briggs Mine, located at 35-56-17N/117-11-09W

The R-2508 Complex

ALPHA 7 AIRSPACE

ALPHA 7 BOUNDARY

Beginning At: 37º 12.00N, 117º 20.00W

Thence Direct 37º 22.00N, 117º 00.30W





Thence To Point Of Beginning

AREA ALPHA 7

CONTROL FACILITIES

At Or Above FL210 – Los Angeles

Center (ZLA16) 124.62 / 377.1

At Or Below FL200 – Nellis Control

(NATCF) 119.35 / 254.4

AREA

ALPHA 7

R-2508 Airspace Predator Transitions

Routes and Altitudes published in LOP and LOA directives

Turn Point

NID 126/15

NID 063/12

Predator Work Area

99CL and 04CA Airports

The R-2508 Complex

INYOKERN TRANSITION AREA (ITA)

11,999

To 6,001

11,999 To

Surface

LHS

VORTAC

IAF

MOVIA

INYOKERN

(IYK)

NAWS CHINA

LAKE

EDWARDS AFB

CAL CITY

MOJAVE

HWY 14

11,999

To 7,001

TEHACHAPI

Bridge

Red Rock

Windmill

The R-2508 Complex

INYOKERN TRANSITION AREA (ITA)

• Hours: 0500-0700, 1100-1300, 1800-0000 (Local)

• All clearances Exclude the ITA during above

hours

• May request clearance to transit/operate in

area at any time

The R-2508 Complex

SUPERSONIC AREAS

The R-2508 Complex

CONTROLLING/RANGE SUPPORT AGENCIES

• High Desert TRACON, “Joshua Approach”– MOA/ATCAAs, R-2508, and released internal restricted areas

• Airspace Surveillance Center (MRU), “China Control”

– R-2505, R-2524, & R-2506

• AFFTC Military Radar Unit (MRU), “SPORT”

– R-2515

• Bicycle Lake Flight Following (No-Radar), “Desert Radio”

– R-2502

• ATC traffic calls are based on observed aircraft positions,

headings, altitudes and radar limitations

• Rapid changes in heading or altitude may not be observed

by ATC in time for the information to be issued in a timely

manner

• When able, aircrews are encouraged to alert ATC when

their flight profile will include rapid heading and/or

altitude changes

• Example: "Joshua, Hawk 11 flight maneuvering FL250 to

one five thousand"

The R-2508 Complex

RAPIDLY MANEUVERING AIRCRAFT


• Complex Policies

• Scheduling Procedures

• Flight Plan Filing

• Complex Activity

Notifications

Planning Missions in the ComplexOverflight of National Parks/Wilderness Areas

• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)

– Participating aircrews SHALL maintain an altitude of flight

level FL180 or above unless that area is specifically

scheduled in accordance with current established procedures

through the Central Coordinating Facility (CCF).

– Aircrews requesting below FL180 over SEKI SHALL

schedule that work area in advance with the CCF in

accordance with current procedures.

– Unscheduled operations below FL180 over SEKI are

authorized at anytime for safety of flight considerations. At

no time will any participating aircraft descend below 3,000 ft

AGL within the boundaries of SEKI except in an emergency

situation. Lateral Separation from SEKI is 3000 feet.

Planning Missions in the ComplexOverflight of National Parks/Wilderness Areas

• Death Valley National Park, Domeland Wilderness

Area and John Muir Wilderness Area.

– All aircrews SHALL maintain a minimum altitude of 3,000

feet AGL and a lateral distance of 3,000 feet

(approximately ½ mile) from:

• Death Valley National Park (1977 Park Boundaries),

• Domeland

• John Muir Wilderness Areas


Over flight of Populated Areas

• R2508 flights shall be conducted so that a minimum of annoyance is

experienced by persons on the ground. It is not enough for the pilot to be

satisfied that no person is actually endangered. Definite and particular

effort shall be taken to fly in such a manner that the individuals do not

believe they or their property are endangered. All communities within

the R-2508 Complex are considered “noise sensitive areas”. Noise sensitive

areas shall be avoided by 3000’ AGL. The only exception to the 3000’

restriction is while operating on an approved test plan. Noise sensitive areas

are Listed in the R-2508 Users Handbook in Paragraph 2.4.2.

• Aircrews should avoid conducting ACM activities over towns, especially in

the Owens Valley. Even though the ACM activity may be at legal altitudes,

such activity over towns should be avoided.

• Avoid low-level flight over any obviously inhabited area.


COMPLEX POLICIES• Flares

– Internal restricted areas ONLY & requires specific approval

• Chaff/ECM

– Requires specific frequency management approvals (usually

via unit)

– Notify CCF when scheduling airspace

– Additional (internal) range rules may apply

• Supersonic operations

– Only in authorized areas

– Refer to R-2515 in-flight procedures (AFFTC 11-1) re: use

of High Altitude and Black Mt. SS areas

– Refer to (internal) range procedures, as applicable

• Core Hours 0630L – 2230L

– Core hours are defined as hours of operation that “include Air Traffic Advisories” by Joshua Approach while operating within R2508 on a Complex clearance.

– Aircrews are requested to schedule within the core hours.

– If a squadron has a requirement to operate outside of the core hours, they must request air traffic support through the Central Coordinating Facility (CCF) at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled flight. The CCF will advise on the availability of air traffic support.

– If support is not available the aircrew may request CCF to activate the airspace with the understanding that traffic advisories may not be provided.


Planning Missions in the Complex - R-2508 WEBSITE

• R-2508 Information and Downloads

•Direct Link: http://www.edwards.af.mil/r-2508.asp

•Also Located on the Edwards AFB Public Website Home Page http://www.edwards.af.mil

• Information Provided…

• Users Handbook

• Airspace request forms

• Situation Reports (SITREP)

• Pilot Guide and Map

• Transit Pilot Brief (For NID)

• Refueling Areas

• Supersonic Corridors

• Superior Valley Guide


COMPLEX POLICIES (con’t)

• Lights-out operations

– May be conducted within internal restricted areas

– Or, within R-2508 IAW Unit/CCB LOP

• Do Not Select Targets of Opportunity– Highlighting test aircraft may result in a security

violation or interruption of an expensive test.

• Smoke from Fires: STAY AWAY!

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

TFR Incursions

Twelve TFR Incursions – Nine of them within a Six Week Period


SCHEDULING PROCEDURES

• CCF - Complex Airspace Management & Scheduling Agency

– Unscheduled aircraft may be restricted from operating in

Complex airspace.

– Submit requests by 1700L, one working day prior

– Use R-2508 Complex Airspace Request (or an approved

version)

• Submit via Fax or Email

• Units will receive return receipt acknowledgement

• Changes to received schedules MUST be called in to CCF

• Include internal restricted areas as scheduled

– Special and Large scale missions require addt’l notice

• Special Missions (Additional notice required see User’s Handbook)

• Large Scale Missions (15 Days)


SCHEDULING PROCEDURES (con’t)

– Internal restricted areas require separate scheduling

– Operations between 3,000ft AGL and FL180 over

Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks must be

indicated by entering SEKI in the remarks or airspace

section of the R-2508 Airspace Request Form

• CCF Office hours– Monday thru Friday 0600-1800L, excluding holidays

• After hours schedule changes– CCF Duty Airspace Manager # (866) 805-2851

– Used for changes to previously scheduled missions!

Planning Missions to the Complex

FLIGHT PLAN FILING PROCEDURES

• Flight plans must be filed with 2 legs

• Leg 1: Departure point, route of flight, R-2508 entry point, R-2508 as destination.

• Leg 2: R-2508, R-2508 exit point, flight route, destination airport/fix.

• Do not file a delay in the Complex

– Filing a delay will drop flight plan from system

– Will result in extensive delay in receiving IFR Clearance

out of area

R-2508 Complex

Entry - Exit Points

Name Radial/DME Latitude Longitude

FAANG NLC 043º/ 77 37º00’00”N 118º35’03”W

EWALD BTY 274º/ 71 37º12’00”N 118º07’45”W

HAMBO BTY 283º/ 50 37º12’00”N 117º38’30”W

HARNE BTY 274º/ 22 36º55’25”N 117º11’15”W

JENID BTY 175º/ 27 36º21’15”N 116º51’30”W

HEINY BTY 154º/ 58 35º51’30”N 116º33’00”W

DAGGS EDW 076º/ 38 34º58’08”N 116º57’44”W

ROSIE PMD 317º/ 15 34º51’09”N 118º12’23”W

CHADS *NID 226º/ 51 35º15’00”N 118º35’00”W

ROMOF *NID 267º/ 44 35º49’45”N 118º35’00”W

SWOOP NLC 075º/ 67 36º19’00”N 118º35’05”W

KIOTE NLC 062º/ 68 36º34’20”N 118º35’24”W

MITEL CZQ 086º/ 61 36º41’04”N 118º35’03”W

*NID TACAN is unmonitored when

China Lake airfield is closed.

FAA published Entry/Exit Points

R2508 AIRSPACE REQUEST FORM


COMPLEX ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS

R-2508 Complex Daily Brief Sheet

• Faxed & Emailed each afternoon

highlighting next day activities.

• Scheduled Refueling Operations

• Special Activities & Operations

• Future Operations & Events


• Concept of Operations

• Airspace Clearances

• IFR Procedures

• Low Level Procedures

• Overflight Restrictions

• Special DoD Activities

• General Aviation Activities


CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

• Maintain VFR

• See-and-Avoid; Non-exclusive use

• Operating Transponder with Mode C Required

• Accept Advisory Service

(Inactive vs. Active Monitoring)


IFR PROCEDURES

• Not Authorized for conducting missions!

• IFR handling only when in actual IMC

• Pilot responsible to notify JOSHUA Approach

• Clearance to reach VFR or RTB Only

• IFR separation only between IFR aircraft

– May be concurrent VFR Complex activity in the vicinity


COMPLEX CLEARANCES

• SAGE 2: Isabella, Owens, Saline, and Panamint,

FL290 and below

– All Complex clearances exclude Inyokern Transition Area

during published hours (can be requested real time)

– Missions requiring higher than FL290 must be scheduled

• Request clearance to higher altitudes upon check in

– Any denial of scheduled entry, area, or altitude should be

reported to CCF as soon as possible for resolution /

investigation (SITREP)


COMPLEX CLEARANCES

PANCHO 2 Clearance:

• Clearance to operate within Isabella and Panamint Work Areas at and below

• FL500, and Owens and Saline Work Areas at and below FL290.

– For Edwards AFB and Plant 42 aircraft only: The PANCHO 2 Clearance

includes, Barstow MOA, Barstow West ATCAA at and below FL500, and

Barstow East ACTAA at and below FL230.

• Only EDW, NID, and PMD based aircraft are authorized a PANCHO 2 Clearance.

WAR 2 Clearance:

• Clearance to operate in the Saline and Panamint Work Areas at and below FL290,

Shoshone MOA, and Shoshone North and South ATCAA's at and belowFL230.

• If requested, and scheduled for higher altitudes in the Shoshone North and South

• ATCAA's, pilots may expect clearance to those altitudes on a real-time basis.


LOW LEVEL PROCEDURES

• For sustained flight below 1,500’ AGL

• Requires notification to JOSHUA Approach

• Operating frequency - 315.9 MHz, NOT Monitored by

ATC

• Use as Unicom for blind transmissions, pilot to pilot

only

• State Call sign, type aircraft, location and intentions

• Provides cross frequency communication capability

with Land Management Agencies

Low Level GEO Reference Points

• GEO reference points used for aircraft communications during low level operations in the R2508 Complex and to communicate aircraft position on 315.9.

• Detailed list of locations in Users Handbook paragraph 3.1.3


OVERFLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• National Parks and Wilderness Areas:

– Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park – FL180 Unless

scheduled lower through CCF. If Scheduled Lower 3,000

feet AGL and a lateral distance of 3,000 feet

– Death Valley National Park, John Muir and Dome Land

Wilderness Areas - 3,000 feet AGL and a lateral distance of

3,000 feet

– Issue has National Attention

– General/Flag Officers directly involved

– Know where the boundaries are!

- TPC G-18R

- R-2508 Users Handbook

• Published civil airports: 1,500’AGL or 3 NM

• Mojave’s Class D: 4,800’ MSL and below

• Community Overflights: 3,000’ AGL unless

operating on an approved test plan

• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)


OVERFLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (con’t)


DoD SPECIAL ACTIVITIES(Not all inclusive)

• Air-Refueling operations• Refueling Areas within the Complex (depicted in next slide)

• Avoid by 5M/2,000 ft

• MTRs and non-published low altitude routes

• UAS (“Unmanned Aerial Systems”)

• Airborne Tow operations

• Special and Large scale missions - check

R-2508 Daily Brief Sheet


Refueling Areas

•Air-Refueling OperationsRefueling Areas within the Complex are:

• ARISB: PMD 345/35 to 70 Left Turns

• AROAL: OAL 155/60 to 90, Left Turns

• ARSHN: BTY 150/60 to 40, Left Turns

• ARPAN: 36.27.00N 117.00.00W to

36.27.00N 117.30.00W to

36.17.00N 117.30.00W to

36.17.00N 117.00.00W,

Left Turns


GENERAL AVIATION ACTIVITIES

• Parachute drops at Cal City Airport

• Glider Ops/Sailplanes (General, Plus Wave Camp Area)

• Ultralights

• Balloons

• Amateur Rocket Firings near Saltdale/Koehn Lake

• Land Management Activity Admin and Fire-fighting

Support Aircraft

Flying in the Complex - General Activities

Amateur Rocket

Launch Site

Wave Camp Area

Cal City Drop

Zone

Koehn Dry Lake

Amateur Rocket Launches

Cal City Drop Zone

Para-drops @ or below

15,000’ MSL

TRACON will advise

Wave Camp Area

Concentrated Glider

Activity

All altitudes

General Aviation Flyways

Along all highways and

mountain valleys


GENERAL AVIATION VFR ROUTES


SITUATION REPORTS (SITREPS)

• Internal use document only!

• Use to report any situations (Good or Bad)

• Highlight areas of concern that could benefit from

procedural or technical changes

• Important to report any instance of airspace denial

(including scheduled airspace at altitudes above FL290)

…In Conclusion

STAY CURRENT!

• R-2508 Complex Handbook

• http://www.edwards.af.mil/r-2508.asp

• CCF Group Email: [email protected]

• DSN: 527-2508 / Comm: (661) 277-2508

• Check for planned activity before flying

• NOTAMs

• Daily Brief Sheet

• For CAC Card holders, all consolidated information, forms, and documents

(Daily Brief Sheet, 24 Hour Schedule, User’s brief, Etc.) can be found at:

• https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=M

C-OP-00-08

http://www.edwards.af.mil/r-2508.asp



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