MCWP 3-21.1 Appendix E: Airfield Site Survery - GlobalSecurity.org

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Appendix E. Airfield Site Survey
The airfield site survey is designed for use by the survey, liaison, and
reconnaissance party (SLRP) to provide information concerning air-
field facilities and equipment required by the aviation combat element
(ACE) to function at an airfield. Aviation ground support (AGS) items
not available at the airfield and considered mission essential will be
embarked with the ACE.
The survey on the following pages should be completed in as much
detail as possible. The airfield site survey is updated annually by the
staff of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One
(MAWTS-1). Updates to this survey can be obtained from the
MAWTS-1 home page.
Contents
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AIRFIELD SITE SURVEY E-3
Section I. Airfield Suitability E-4
Airfield Lighting E-4
Soil E-4
Runway Data E-6
Taxiway Data E-8
Parking Apron Data E-9
Engine Blast E-11
Aircraft Movement on the Ground E-12
EAF Development or Extension of Existing Facilities E-13
Billeting E-15
Messing E-15
Section II. Airfield Operations E-16
Military Police/Flight Line Security E-16
Communications E-17
Weather Services E-21
Structural Fire Fighting and ARFF E-24
Fuel E-26
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Food Services E-28
Medical E-29
Section III. Motor Transport E-36
Light Vehicles E-36
Medium Vehicles E-36
Heavy Vehicles E-36
Section IV. Engineer E-37
Heavy Equipment E-37
Materials Handling Equipment E-37
Utilities E-37
Construction Material Availability E-39
Construction Requirements E-39
Section V. General Airfield Characteristics E-41
Aerial Port Facilities E-41
Airfield Throughput Capacity E-43
Air Mobility Command Operation Facilities E-44
Base Operations E-45
Aids to Navigation E-46
Aircraft Support E-46
Equipment E-47
Miscellaneous E-48
Summary E-49
Aviation Ground Support E-3
AIRFIELD SITE SURVEY
Airfield Name:____________________________________________
Airfield Location:__________________________________________
Date Survey Completed:_____________________________________
Personnel Conducting Survey:
Name/Rank Position Organization Phone
Host Airfield Representatives:
Name/Rank Position Organization Phone
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Section I. Airfield Suitability
1. Airfield Lighting
a. Is lighting powered commercially or by generator?_________
b. Are power lines buried or above ground?_________________
c. Type wire used (c, 2/c, 3/c):___________________________
d. Voltage, amp, and phase: _____________________________
2. Soil. What are general soil conditions (e.g., rock, clay, sand), par-
ticularly in areas of possible arresting gear placement? ____________
(Use the instructions below to complete the runway, taxiway, and park-
ing apron data on the following pages.)
Identify and complete data blocks on active or inactive runways,
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taxiways, and parking aprons.
Include an airfield diagram/sketch and label runways, taxiways, and
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parking aprons.
List the published runway, taxiway or apron strength by at least one
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of the following designations:
T twin gear rating.
n
ST single tandem gear rating.
n
TT twin tandem gear rating.
n
TDT twin delta-tandem gear rating.
n
ESWL equivalent single-wheel loading (include associated
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tire pressure if available).
LCN load classification number.
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List applicable surface strength designations (e.g., if a T is given,
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attempt to obtain the ST, TT, and TDT rating). If the data is not
from a current flight information publication (FLIP), confirm the
designation with appropriate airport officials/civil engineers. Every
effort should be made to furnish the LCN at airports that will sup-
port civil aircraft.
Identify and locate obstructions adjacent to runways, taxiways, and
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parking aprons. (Example: Runway distance markers 4 feet high
every 1,000 feet along runway 04/22, 8 feet from runway edge.)
Confirm the accuracy of obstacle data if it is listed in the current
FLIP.
Identify and include obstructions in the approach and departure
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zones that violate standards of Air Force Instruction 32-1026, Plan-
ning and Design of Airfields. Identify obstructions, their heights,
and location from a known reference point.
Record distances between adjacent runways, taxiways, and parking
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aprons. (Example: 1,000 feet between runway 20 and parallel taxi-
way.)
Record condition of area surfaces, regarding possible repair, foreign
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object damage, and engine blast damage.
Locate and list ground support equipment, building, and barriers
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that are subject to possible blast damage.
Designate tie-down rings that qualify as aircraft grounding points.
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Include gross weight or other limitations imposed by the airport
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operator/manager.
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3. Runway Data
Runway
number
Designation
Length
Width
Surface
Condition1
Slope
Published
strength
Imposed weight
limits2
Centerline
marked
Distance
markers
Edge markers
Approach lights
Threshold lights
VASI lights
Shoulders
(surface)
Shoulders
(width)
Shoulders
(condition)
Overrun
(length)
Overrun
(surface)
Overrun
(condition)
1 Excellent, good, fair, poor (if fair or poor, give details).
2 Imposed by host airport manager or officials.
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a. Describe obstructions along runway, including location,
height, and lighting data. (Example: Radar reflector 72 inches high,
300 feet left of centerline runway 04; 550 feet from the approach end):
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
b. Describe obstructions in approach and departure zones, includ-
ing location, height, and lighting data. (Example: Trees; 322 feet mean
sea level; 1,000 feet prior to threshold runway 22; 70 feet left of run-
way centerline):___________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
c. Describe approach illusions, if any:_____________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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4. Taxiway Data
Taxiway
number
Designation
Width
Surface
Condition
Published
strength
Imposed weight
limit1
Centerline
Edge limits
Shoulder
stabilized
Stabilizing
surface
Stabilizing
width
1Imposed by host airport manager or officials.
Describe obstructions along taxiways, including location, height, and
lighting area: _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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5. Parking Apron Data
Parking apron
number
Designation
Dimensions1
Surface
Conditions
Published
strength
Imposed weight
limit2
Taxi stripes
Tie-down rings
Grounding
points
Shoulder
stabilized
Stabilizing
surface
Stabilizing
width
Flood lighting
1If irregular size, indicate dimensions on attached drawing.
2Imposed by host airport manager or officials.
a. Describe obstructions adjacent to a parking apron that will
restrict aircraft movement but will comply with taxi obstacle clearance
requirements; include location, height, and lighting data:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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b. Are remote parking spaces available for explosives handling?
Yes__/No__. Designate number of spaces and explosive limits for each
parking area (indicate location on attached drawing):______________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
c. Are parking spots marked (e.g., C-5, C-141, C-130, CRAF
B747)? Yes__/No__. Explain: _______________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
d. How much of the total parking area can be allocated for U.S.
ground support? Is an LCN waiver required; if so, will local officials
grant waivers? ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
e. Does the slope of the parking apron aggravate the breakaway
and taxi power requirements? Yes__/No__. Explain: _____________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
f. Remarks on any aspect of parking aircraft not covered: _____
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________