ROUTE AND AREA RESTRICTIONS -
1.
Overflight of Gatun, Pedro Miguel, and Miraflores Locks, Gatun and Miraflores Dams, and ships transiting the Panama Canal is prohibited below 2500’ MSL.
(SPEC/ENR 5.1.6)
2.
All aircrews are urged to be alert for heavy bird activity in the Panama area.
a. Bird status conditions are as follows:
(1)
LOW - Bird activity on and around the airfield representing low (less than 5 large birds or 15 small birds per quadrant) potential for strikes.
(2)
MODERATE - Bird activity (5 to 15 large birds or 15 to 30 small birds per quadrant) in locations representing increased potential for strikes. Bird Watch Condition MODERATE requires increased vigilance by all agencies and supervisors and caution by aircrews.
(3)
SEVERE - Bird activity (more than 15 large birds or more than 30 small birds per quadrant) on or immediately above the active runway or other specific location representing high potential for strikes. Supervisors and aircrews must thoroughly evaluate mission need before conducting operations in areas under condition SEVERE.
b. Peak bird activity usually begins three hours after sunrise and ends at mid-afternoon, however, the bird strike hazard is always present and can be broken down into two categories, the year-round and migratory:
(1)
The primary year-round hazards are the turkey vultures and white cattle egrets. These birds often soar in the vicinity of Venado Island (commonly referred to as "Co-pilot Island"), located on a 165° bearing, 1.15 NM from the S end of the runway. Flying at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 2500’, with the activity peaking between the hours of 1500-2000Z when the thermals are most intense; others can be found congregating in the large mangrove area immediately S of the runway.
(2)
Peak migratory dates run from 22 October through 17 November. Strong prevailing winds will have the birds flying in a W-E direction at altitudes ranging from 2500’ to 4000’, approximately 15 NM NW of the field in the area of the town of Gamboa. Lighter winds create a situation in which the birds will be flying on top of Panama City and the canal. Critical times of the day (for both situations) are between 1430-1930Z.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
3.
Helicopter landings and activities prohibited at Omar Torrijos Park (N08°59’50” W79°30’37”) without authorization from the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
(SPEC/ENR 1.1.3)
4.
Flight Training Area north of Panama City roughly bounded by N09°01'40" W079°30'20" to N09°07'45" W079°36'50" to N09°14'45" W079°36'15" to N09°15'00" W079°34'00" to N09°10'10" W079°26'00" to beginning. Restricted below 3000' AMSL for turbojets and other aircraft faster than 150 kts 1300-1630Z and 1900-2100Z.
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