Bird/wildlife aircraft strike hazard (BASH) Phase II in effect at Al Udeid Ab (OTBH).
Period of Applicability
2025-03-13 13:57 - 2025-04-30 23:59
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Interpretation
Due to increased bird activity near the aerodrome, particularly around the approach ends of RWY34R/34L, a BASH Phase II warning is in effect. This warning restricts US missions from multiple IFR/VFR training patterns unless specifically approved. Pilots are advised to exercise increased vigilance during arrivals and departures at RWY34R/34L.
Message
AERODROME BASH PHASE II IN EFFECT DUE TO INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE AERODROME AND IN CONCENTRATION AROUND APP END RWY34R/34L. THE BASH PHASE II WINDOW IS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO 1 HOUR AFTER SUNRISE AND 1 HOUR PRIOR TO 1 HOUR AFTER SUNSET). DURING PHASE II WINDOW, US MISSIONS UNAUTHORIZED MULTIPLE IFR/VFR TRAINING PATTERN WORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED BY 379 AEW/CD. TRANSIENT AIRCREW WILL COORDINATE APPROVAL THROUGH COMMAND POST. PILOTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE INCREASED VIGILANCE WHEN ARRIVING/DEPARTING RWY34R/34L.