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The graphic depicts the routes that are typically flown by flight-seeing commercial aircraft over the White Mountains between Fairbanks and Fort Yukon, and between Fairbanks and the Arctic Circle (just north of Beaver, AK). Aircraft are encouraged to use the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency 122.750 to make position reports.
The chart depicts the VFR reporting points commonly used by those flying in this area. The coordinates for these points are listed below, along with altitudes used for each segment of flight. When making a position report, give location, altitude, destination and/or direction of flight. Example: "White Mountain Traffic, Cessna 1234, Lime Peak, 7,500 feet, enroute Fort Yukon."
ALL AIRCRAFT SHOULD FLY WITH THEIR LIGHTS ON. Be aware that routes may cross or parallel IFR airways.
BE ALERT! Climb early, stay high. Be sure your aircraft has the performance capability to operate in mountainous terrain. Obtain a current altimeter setting from the nearest facility. Check weather for route of flight, and file a flight plan.
Tour aircraft may have their radios turned down to talk to their passengers and therefore may miss a report. ALWAYS presume that other aircraft may be in your area and might have missed your call.
Expect the heaviest traffic in this area during the April - September months.
Be sure you report the correct altitude you are flying in order to maximize separation and minimize the mid-air potential.
Be sure to study up on your mountain flying techniques before flying in the mountains. There are many excellent books and pamphlets available. Consider reviewing and brushing up on your flying skills with a flight instructor.
Cape Lisburne NEW!, Cape Newenham, Cape Peirce, Cape Seniavin, Icy Cape NEW!, St. George Island & St. Paul Island
Posted Monday October 6, 2008 This page incorporates five pre-existing advisory areas currently listed in the Alaska Supplement and adds two new areas, (Cape Lisburne and Icy Cape).
Preferred Arrival & Departure Routes into the Airports at St. George & St. Paul Islands
The National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests pilots maintain a minimum altitude of 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) within a 1 mile radius of any of the coastline of the Pribilof Islands (St. Paul, St. George, Sea Lion Rock, Walrus, and Otter Islands) from 14 May until 14 December. Flights less than 1,000 feet AGL and less than 1 mile seaward or � mile landward may harass marine mammals and seabirds. Harassment of wildlife may increase the incidence of bird strikes and violate the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
During approach and takeoff from St. George to the east a right bank turn is recommended between � and 1 mile from the end of the runway to heading 060� True or 240� True. During approach and takeoff from St. Paul follow aircraft advisory corridors to the north and south. Inter-island flights along heading 138� True or 318� True should avoid the aircraft advisory zones if less than 1,000 feet AGL and within 1 mile of any coastline except as recommended above.
YOUR SUPPORT AND COOPERATION IS REQUESTED TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE TO WALRUS RESTING AT CAPE NEWHENHAM AND CAPE PEIRCE
THESE ARE IMPORTANT RESTING AREAS FOR PACIFIC WALRUS. Each summer, thousands of walrus migrate into Bristol Bay to feed on rich beds of clams and other marine organisms. Between feeding cycles, they come to shore to rest at isolated resting areas (haulouts) distributed around the shoreline in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.
WALRUS ARE SENSITIVE TO HUMAN DISTURBANCES.Although responses to human activities are variable, walrus will often flee haulouts in response to the sight, sound, or odor of humans or their machines. Trampling deaths associated with haulout disturbance is one of the largest known sources of natural mortality for walrus. Frequent or prolonged disturbances may even result in long term haulout abandonment.
DISTURBING WALRUS IS AGAINST THE LAW. Operating an aircraft or boat in a manner which results in disturbing, harassing, herding, hazing, or driving of walrus is prohibited under provisions of the Marine Mammals Protection Act and Federal Airborne Hunting Act.
YOU CAN HELP MINIMIZE DISTURBANCES TO WALRUS AT CAPE NEWENHAM AND CAPE PEIRCE. To ensure that walrus are not disturbed, please follow these guidelines between April 1st and October 31st when traveling near Cape Newenham and Cape Peirce:
Fixed wing aircraft remain at altitudes greater thatn 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL) within 1/2 mile of Togiak National Wildlife Refuge boundary within one (1) nautical mile of the boundary. If cloud conditions necessitate flying lower than these recommended altitudes, please pass inland to avoid flushing walrus from the beach.
Walrus are particularly sensitive to changes in engine noise and are more likely to stampede off beaches when planes turn or fly low overhead - please avoid circling or turning while in the area of the haulout.
Aircraft visiting Togiak National Wildlife Refuge should land well away from the haulout and only taxi as close to the haulout as is necessary for landing and take off. Approaching the haulout by foot will greatly reduce the amount of disturbance to the animals resting at the haulout.
Marine vessels are requested to remain at least 1/2 mile from shore when transiting past Cape Newenhame and Cape Peirce.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION.
To report incidences of harassment contact:
USFWS Law Enforcement Division: 1-800-858-7621
United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Marine Mammals Management Field Office 1011 E. Tudor Road Anchorage Alaska 99503-6199 Toll free: 1-800-362-5148; fax 786-3816
YOUR SUPPORT AND COOPERATION IS REQUESTED TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE TO WALRUS RESTING AT CAPE SENIAVIN
CAPE SENIAVIN IS AN IMPORTANT RESTING AREA FOR PACIFIC WALRUS. Each summer, thousands of walrus migrate into Bristol Bay to feed on rich beds of clams and other marine organisms. Between feeding cycles, they come to shore to rest at isolated resting areas (haulouts) distributed around the Bay. In recent years, the number of walrus using the haulout at Cape Seniavin on the Alaska Peninsula has increased substantially and this haulout has become one of the most important resting areas for walrus in Alaska.
WALRUS ARE SENSITIVE TO HUMAN DISTURBANCES.Although responses to human activities are variable, walrus will often flee haulouts in response to the sight, sound, or odor of humans or their machines. Trampling deaths associated with haulout disturbance is one of the largest known sources of natural mortality for walrus. Frequent or prolonged disturbances may even result in long term haulout abandonment.
DISTURBING WALRUS IS AGAINST THE LAW. Operating an aircraft or boat in a manner which results in disturbing, harassing, herding, hazing, or driving of walrus is prohibited under provisions of the Marine Mammals Protection Act and Federal Airborne Hunting Act.
YOU CAN HELP MINIMIZE DISTURBANCES TO WALRUS AT CAPE SENIAVIN. To ensure that walrus are not disturbed, please follow these guidelines between April 1st and October 31st when traveling near Cape Seniavin:
Fixed wing aircraft remain at altitudes greater than 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL) within 1/2 mile of Cape Seniavin (56� 24' N, 160� 09' W). Helicopters remain at altitudes greater than 5,000 feet AGL within one (1) nautical mile of the Cape. If cloud conditions necessitate flying lower than these recommended altitudes, please pass inland to avoid flushing walrus from the beach.
Walrus are particularly sensitive to changes in engine noise and are more likely to stampede off beaches when planes turn or fly low overhead - please avoid circling or turning while in the area of the haulout.
Aircraft visiting Cape Seniavin should land well away from the haulout and only taxi as close to the haulout as is necessary for landing and take off. Approaching the haulout by foot will greatly reduce the amount of disturbance to the animals resting at the haulout.
Marine vessels are requested to remain at least 1/2 mile from shore when transiting past the Cape.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION.
To report incidences of harassment contact:
USFWS Law Enforcement Division: 1-800-858-7621
United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Marine Mammals Management Field Office 1011 E. Tudor Road Anchorage Alaska 99503-6199 Toll free: 1-800-362-5148; fax 786-3816
Posted Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Updated Monday, August 30, 2004
Landing at National Parks, Monuments, Preserves, Wildlife Refuges
Prior authorization by the Superintendent is required for all helicopter landings. The National Park Service requests that pilots maintain a minimum distance of 2,000 feet from the nearest ground mass to minimize wildlife disturbance.
Glacier Bay National Park: Restricted from landings in non-motorized waters. Restrictions change seasonally, contact Glacier Bay staff for current restrictions (907-697-2230). Landings and takeoffs shall not be made on beaches or tidal flats or within one nautical mile of any tidewater glacier in the national park. If authorized by the Superintendent, helicopters may land at selected sites where deemed essential in the conduct of prospecting and mining activities.
Contact Information:
Park Contact information
 
Park
Contact Number
Denali National Park & Preserve
907-683-2294
Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
907-692-5494 907-457-5752
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
907-697-2230
KatmaiNational Park and Preserve (includes) Aniakchak National Monument
907-246-3305
Kenai Fjords National Park
907-224-2132
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park
907-983-2921
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
907-781-2218 907-271-3751
Tongass National Forest (includes) Admiralty Island National Monument, Kuiu Wilderness, Tebenkof Bay Wilderness, Chuck River Wilderness, Maurelle Island Wilderness, Tracy Arm Fords Terror Wilderness, Coronation Island Wilderness, Petersburg Creek Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness, Warren Island Wilderness, Misty Fjords National Monument, Pleasant-Lemesurier-Inian Islands Wilderness, West Chichagof Yakobi Wilderness, Karta River Wilderness, South Etolin Wilderness, Young Lake Wilderness, Kootznoowoo Wilderness, and South Prince of Wales Wilderness.
907-228-6202
Western Arctic National Parklands: (includes) Noatak National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.
The operation of aircraft on the Kenai NWR, except in an emergency, is permitted only as authorized in designated areas as described below. These areas are also depicted on a map available from the refuge manager: Kenai NWR Manager, P.O. Box 2139, Soldotna, Alaska 99669, telephone (907) 262-7021.
(a) Within the Canoe Lakes unit, Andy Simons unit, and Mystery Creek units of the Kenai Wilderness, ONLY the following lakes are designated for airplane operations:
Canoe Lake Unit
Scenic Lake, Nekutak Lake, Shoepac Lake, Norak Lake, Bird Lake, Grouse Lake, King Lake, Bedlam Lake, Taiga Lake, Vogel Lake, Cook Lake, Showshoe Lake, Wilderness Lake, Mull Lake, Tangerra Lake, and Sandpiper Lake.
Pepper Lake, Gene Lake, and Swanson Lake are ONLY open for sports icefishing.
Andy Simons Unit
Upper Russian Lake, Twin Lakes, Emerald Lake, High Lake, Lower Russian Lake, Iceburg Lake, Green Lake, Kolomin Lake, Pothole Lake, Harvey Lake, Martin Lake, Windy Lake, Dinglestad Glacier terminus lake, Wusnesenski Glacier terminus lake, Tustumena Lake, all wilderness lakes within one mile from the shoreline of Tustumena Lake and all unmanned lakes in sections 1 & 2, T.1 S., R.10 W, and sections 4, 5, 8, & 9, T.1. S., R.9 W, Seward Mountain, AK.
Mystery Creek Unit
All unmanned lakes in section 11, T. 6 N, R. 5 W., Seward Mountain, AK.
(b) Airplanes my operate on all lakes outside of the Kenai Wilderness, except those lakes with recreational developments, including, but not limited to, campgrounds, campsites, and public hiking trails connected to road waysides. The non-wilderness lakes CLOSED to aircraft operations are as follows:
North Sterling Highway
Cashka Lake, Dolly Varden Lake, West Lake, Mosquito Lake, Watson Lake, Rainbow Lake, Dabbler Lake, Lili Lake, Forest Lake, Afonasi Lake, Upper Jean Lake, Anertz Lake, Weed Lake, Silver Lake, Breeze Lake, and Imeri Lake.
All lakes in the Skilak Loop Area (south of Sterling Highway and north of Skilak Lake) are closed to aircraft except that airplanes may land on Bottenintnin Lake, which is open year-round and Hidden Lake, which is open only for sport ice fishing.
South Sterling Highway
Headquarters Lake is restricted to administrative use only.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these regulations, the operation of aircraft is prohibited between May 1 and September 30, inclusive, on any lake where nesting trumpeter swans and/or their broods are present, except Windy and Lonesome Lakes where the closure is between May 1 and September 10, inclusive.
The operation of wheeled aircraft, at the pilot's own risk, is only authorized on the unmaintained Big Indian Creek Airstrip, on gravel areas with 1/2 mile of Wusnesenski Glacier terminus lake, and within the SE 1/4, section 16 and SW 1/4, section 15, T.4 S, R.8W., Seward Mountain.
Airplanes may operate only within designated areas on the Chickaloon Flats, as depicted on a map available from the refuge manager, (907) 262-7021.
Airplane operation is permitted on the Kasilof River, the Chickaloon River outlet, and the Kenai River below Skilak Lake from June 15 through March 14. All other rivers on the NWR are closed to aircraft.
Mendenhall Wetlands Refuge, Yakataga Refuge, Stan Price (Admiralty Island) Sanctuary, Chilkat River Critical Habitat Area, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area
Region 2 – Southcentral and Western Alaska(907) 267-2342 phone, (907) 267-2464 fax
Anchorage Coastal Refuge, Cape Newenham Refuge, Goose Bay Refuge, Izembek Refuge, McNeil River Refuge, Palmer Hay Flats Refuge, Susitna Flats Refuge, Trading Bay Refuge, Walrus Islands Sanctuary, McNeil River Sanctuary, Anchor River/Fritz Creek Critical Habitat Area, Chilkat River Critical Habitat Area, Cinder River Critical Habitat Area, Clam Gulch Critical Habitat Area, Copper River Delta Critical Habitat Area, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area, Egegik Critical Habitat Area, Fox River Flats Critical Habitat Area, Homer Airport Critical Habitat Area, Kalgin Island Critical Habitat Area, Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area, Pilot Point Critical Habitat Area, Port Heiden Critical Habitat Area, Port Moller Critical Habitat Area, Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area, Tugidak Island Critical Habitat Area, and Willow Mountain Critical Habitat Area
Walrus Islands Sanctuary– Pilots are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 5,000 feet above ground level within a 3 mile radius of Round Island (58° 36' N. 159° 58' W.). Access to Round Island or adjacent waters requires written permission from ADF&G. Flight less than 2,000 feet above ground level and less than 1 mile may violate the Marine Mammal Protection Act and/or the Federal Airborne Hunting Act, regardless of their level of impact on wildlife.
McNeil River Sanctuary– Pilots are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 1,000 feet above ground level within a 2 mile radius of McNeil River Falls located 1 mile upstream from the mouth of McNeil River in order to minimize disturbance to concentrations of brown bears during the period June 15 through September 15. The State has established a permit program which regulates human activities in the sanctuary and limits the number of persons allowed at the Falls each day.
Region 3 – Northern and Interior Alaska, (907) 459-7297 phone, (907) 456-2259 fax
Creamer's Field Refuge and Minto Flats Refuge
Regulations Regarding Flights Over Charted National Park Service Areas, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Areas, And U.S. Forest Service Areas
CAUTION: Before landing fixed-wing aircraft on the lands or waters within the boundaries of lands administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), pilots should check with the respective agencies for any closures that may be in effect. The landing of helicopters is prohibited on the lands and waters within the boundaries of lands administered by the NPS, FWS, and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Wilderness areas. Contact information for any portions of these areas contained on this Sectional Chart can be found in the chart margin. For contact information for all these areas in Alaska, see above contact list, which is also listed in the Supplement Alaska (Area Notices).
All aircraft are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above the surface of lands and waters administered by the NPS, FWS, or USFS Wilderness areas. FAA Advisory Circular (AC 91-36C), "Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Flight Near Noise Sensitive Areas," defines the surface as: the highest terrain within 2,000 feet laterally of the route of flight, or the uppermost rim of a canyon or valley.
Pilots are warned that it is unlawful at any altitude to use an aircraft to harass any wildlife (16 USC 742j-1; 50 CFR Part 19). Harass is defined to mean disturb, worry, molest, rally, concentrate, harry, chase, drive, herd or torment.
Kotzebue RWY 09 Roadway Gate Control Operations - Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, Kotzebue, AK
Updated Monday, September 27, 2010
This page includes further UPDATED (Sep 24th) information about requirements for specific SIAPs.
This is an update from the information previously posted and contained in the Alaska Supplement. The use of the road traffic gate mechanism at Kotzebue is mandatory when flying the ILS, LNAV/VNAV, and LPV RWY 9 SIAPs. It is voluntary for other operations to runway 9.
Please note the date (Sep 24, 2010) at the top of PDF document dowloadable below. If you downloaded any previous versions, please replace them with this one containing the current affected SIAPs.
New Traffic Pattern Around the West end of RWY 09 at Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, Kotzebue, AK
Each person operating an aircraft within the Fairbanks Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) should operate that aircraft according to the rules set forth in this section unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC.
Each person operation a helicopter shall operate it in a manner so as to avoid the flow of airplanes.
All aircraft while in the Fairbanks Surface Area should fly with their lights on at all times.
Arriving aircraft should contact Fairbanks Approach at least 20 miles from the airport of arrival destination. Arriving traffic northeast through east through southeast of Fairbanks International Airport should contact Fairbanks Approach on 126.5. All other arrivals should contact Fairbanks Approach on 125.35.
All aircraft arriving Fairbanks International Airport on downwind from the north or south remain at least 1 mile east or west of the extended centerlines for Fairbanks International RWYs 2/20.
Fairbanks Traffic Pattern Altitudes
Aircraft arrival/departure altitudes may vary from these listed:
Fairbanks Traffic Pattern Altitudes
Reciprocating-engine
1,500 MSL
Large and turbine powered aircraft
2,000 MSL
Chena Marina Procedures
Arrival/departure/pattern traffic for Chena Marina contact Fairbanks Tower on 118.3.
Chena Marina traffic will observe a ceiling of 1,200 MSL while in the pattern.
Traffic patterns will be to the west of the Chena Marina runway and float pond with Chena Ridge being the western boundary.
All Chena Marina traffic will remain west of Chena Pump Road at or below 1200 MSL and will advise Fairbanks Tower prior to crossing Chena Pump Road eastbound.
Departure traffic remains west of Fairbanks International Airport at all times unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC.
In the interest of safety, please utilize Fairbanks Radar Services whenever departing Chena Marina.
TRSA Services
A. Standard TRSA Departure Instructions
Departing aircraft should monitor the ATIS, then contact Fairbanks Clearance Delivery on the appropriate frequency being broadcast on the ATIS prior to taxi. Pilots are expected to inform the controller of an intended destination and/or initial heading and desired cruising altitude. All departing aircraft will be given TRSA services unless the pilot states "negative TRSA service" or makes a similar comment.
B. TRSA Departure (VFR Departing Aircraft)
The standard TRSA departure for Fairbanks International Airport will be to fly runway heading for the runway assigned, departure frequency on 125.35. This will be referred to as the "TRSA departure". Fairbanks Clearance Delivery will issue to each aircraft: "TRSA departure, squawk (code)".
C. TRSA Service from Float Pond
Clearance Delivery frequency stated on ATIS. Aircraft departing the Float Pond at Fairbanks International Airport should monitor the ATIS, then contact Fairbanks Clearance Delivery for services. Those departing aircraft should then contact Fairbanks Tower 118.3 directly for taxi clearance.
D. TRSA Service from Satelllite Airports
Clearance Delivery frequency stated on ATIS. Aircraft departing satellite airports, inside the Fairbanks Class D surface area, such as Chena Marina, Chena River, Metro Field, and Peger Pond, and requesting TRSA services should monitor the ATIS, then contact Fairbanks Clearance Delivery for TRSA services. Those departing aircraft should then contact Fairbanks Tower directly on 118.3.
Fairbanks TRSA Description
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 7,000 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of Eielson AFB (lat. 64° 39' 56" N, long. 147° 06' 05" W), and within 5.4-mile radius of Fairbanks International Airport (lat. 64° 48' 57" N, long. 147° 51' 29" W), and within 5.3-mile radius of Ladd AAF (lat. 64° 50' 11" N, long. 147° 37' 01" W), and within 3.3 miles each side of the 218° bearing and 038° bearing from the Fox NDB (lat. 64° 58' 08" N, long. 147° 34' 48" W) extending from the 5.4-mile radius of the Fairbanks International Airport to 13.5 miles north of the Fairbanks International Airport, and within 2.4 miles each side of the Chena NDB (lat. 64° 50' 17" N, long. 147° 29' 24" W) 089° bearing extending from the 5.3-mile radius of the Ladd AAF to 10.1 miles east of the Ladd AAF and within 1.8 miles north of the Fairbanks VORTAC (lat. 64° 48' 00" N, long. 148° 00' 43" W) 078° radial extending from the 5.3-mile radius of the Ladd AAF to 9.9 miles east of Ladd AAF; excluding the portion of the arrival extension south of a line from lat. 64° 48' 44" N, long. 147° 13' 18" W; to lat. 64° 47' 57" N, long. 147° 21' 23" W; and upward from 2,500 feet MSL to and including 7,000 feet MSL within a 15-mile arc around the Fairbanks Int�l Airport from the centerline of V-480 counterclockwise to the intersection of the 15-mile arc around the Eielson AFB, then counterclockwise along the Eielson AFB 15-mile arc to lat.64° 27� 27" N, long. 146° 47�00" W, then north to the boundary of the Viper MOA at lat. 64° 33� 23"N, long. W146° 46� 09" W then northwest via the Viper MOA Boundary to the intersection of the Eielson Class D surface area, then clockwise along the Eielson Class D surface area to the Viper MOA, then north to the northwest corner of the Viper MOA, then northwest on a direct line to the southeast corner of the Ladd AAF Class E surface area extension, thence clockwise along the Fairbanks, Ladd AAF, and Fairbanks Intl, AK Class D & E surface areas to V-480; and upward from 3,000 feet MSL to and including 7,000 feet MSL within a 15-mile arc around the Fairbanks Int�l Airport from the centerline of V-480 clockwise to lat. 64° 56� 00�N, long. 147° 20� 44"W; thence directly east along lat. 64° 56� 00" N to the boundary of the Yukon 1 MOA, then southwest along the Yukon 1 and Viper MOA�s to the Northwest Corner of the Viper MOA then direct to the Southeast corner of the Ladd AAF Class E4 surface area extension, then counterclockwise along the Fairbanks, Ladd AAF, and Fairbanks Int�l, AK Class D & E surface areas to V-480.
This information is furnished on this web site in order to offer greater situational awareness for pilots operating in the Anchorage Bowl in the vicinity of Anchorage, Ted Stevens International Airport, Merrill Field and Elmendorf AFB.
This same graphic is posted in the Alaska Supplement, in the Notices Section.
In addition to this graphic, which is posted in the Alaska Supplement as the last item in the Procedures section, pilots should be versed on intercept procedures, should they become involved in such an event. Those procedures are listed as the first items in the Emergency Procedures section, immediately following the printed ADIZ graphic. They are provided here as printed in the Sep 23, 2010 edition. However, you should always consult the current edition as this copy will soon become outdated. View The Page Here(PDF, 28 KB)
