Salerno

General information

Information on this page is for guidance only. Authority is the AIP which can be downloaded in PDF format here above.

Salerno landing zone Airport
Telephone: DSN 318-851-0026

All transient fixed wing aircrew are required to remain in close proximity of their aircraft and are not permitted to leave the flight line for any reason. No unloading/loading capability exists for AN-26, AN-32, AN-72 and AN-74 aircraft, unloading aircraft via crane is not permitted. Exception is for Supreme Aviation AN-26, AN-32 and AN-72 and AN-74 aircraft. Any question's contact Salerno MCT at DSN 318-851-0226.

Numerous obstacles exist within close proximity of the landing zone:

  1. 6ft high HESCO barrier (unlit) with 2ft fence extension (8ft total) located 300 ft west of the THR 09.
  2. concrete jersey barriers (unlit) located NW side of RWY at midfield 183ft from centerline.
  3. 8ft high fence (unlit) located 90ft south side of landing zone.
  4. 8ft high fence, tree and barrier (unlit) located 800ft east of RWY 27.
  5. 80ft antenna array (IR lit) located north side of landing zone adjacent to THR 09.
  6. 100ft unlit obstacle located 630ft north of RWY at midfield (new control tower construction)
  7. 120ft tower located between Salerno and Khost/Chapman.

All aircrews use caution for bird activity. Large flocks of birds from surface to 2000 ft AGL. Bird activity is especially prevalent in the areas located within one NM of the airfield. Inform Salerno tower of any observed bird activity.

Use Caution Khost (OAKS)/ Chapman airfield RWY 06/24, located 1.75NM S-SW of Salerno. Tower LOC BTW Chapman and Salerno 120 ft high.

Parallel drainage ditches approx 2-4 ft deep, on both sides of runway. Ditches are approximately 60 feet either side of runway centerline.

Landing zone closed during "wet" conditions. Aircrew should contact airfield management at DSN 318-851-0026 for current field condition.

First 652 ft RWY 09, AM-2 matting; Rotary landings authorized on AM-2 matting ONLY, when RWY is wet and closed.

ICAO WGS-84 COORDINATES COORD TYPE  COORDINATE REF ED YR MO MDU ARPT SYM MAG VAR ELEV
OASL N33° 21' 49.48"
E69° 57' 19.30" 		RM       CH53 K E 2° 3817
remarks Aerodrome Reference Point is the geographic center of the airfield
 

Location and Landmarks

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The airfield is located 1.7 nm due north of Khost airfield at the edge of the valley at the foot of the hills.

 

Terrain and Drainage

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 It is estimated that the natural drainage is adequate.

Navigation Aids and Communications

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Air Traffic Control Services - NAV - ATC capabilities - (see ATS airspace details)

  1. Airspace designation is 5NM radius of N33° 21’ 49.48” E69° 57’ 19.30” (ARP)
  2. Vertical limit is SFC – 6400ft AMSL
  3. Airspace classification is Class D
  4. Air Traffic unit call sign is Salerno TWR (English)
  5. Tranisition Altitude is 14000 ft AMSL
  6. VFR in VMC
remarks See AIP for detailed information.

Meteo office

remarks http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars/ for additional information

ATC Agencies and Frequencies

Service Designation Call Sign VHF UHF notes
ACC Kabul Center 118.300 242.600  
ACC Kabul Center 120.900 361.000  
APP        
TWR   121.975 334.600  
GROUND        
Emergency (Guard) 121.500 243.000 Continuously monitored
ATIS       N
SAFETY FREQUENCY   125.2   For all uncontrolled airfields
remarks Primary frequencies used are VHF frequencies.

Airport Description

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Runways

NTN ID DIMENSIONS TRU/BRG SFC PCN LCN LCN ACFT ELEV OVERRUN LCN GRAD AL
R1 09 4000 X 90 87/267 GRV   4 E CH53   N     N
27     N   N
remarks remarks Remarks: On RWY 09 4000ft x 90ft usable GRV with 700 ft Overrun. On RWY 27 4000ft x 90ft usable GRV with 300 ft Overrun.

Runway end wgs-84 coordinates

ID LOW WGS LATITUDE LOW WGS LONGITUDE HIGH WGS LATITUDE HIGH WGS LONGITUDE COORD TYPE
09 N 33° 21' 48.26" E 69° 56' 52.77"     RM
27     N 33° 21' 50.69" E 69° 57' 45.84" RM
remarks  

Taxiways

NTN WIDTH (mt) SFC PCN
         
remarks  

Aprons

NTN DIMENSIONS (mt) SFC PCN
A1 1000x570   GRV  
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Runway and Taxiway markings and lights

RWY Approach:
typo/length/intensity		 THR Visual app. slope:
typo/system		 Touchdown zone RWY centerline RWY edge: length/space
space/colour		 RWY end colour stopway
09 N N N Nl N IR Edge lights available, AMP-2 N N
27 N N N N N IR Edge lights available, AMP-2 N N

Local Traffic Regulations and Flight Procedures

  1. All aircraft captains are to receive Prior Permission Request (PPR) approval prior to any flight to or from the airport.
remarks Please refer to the AIP for detailed information.

Other information

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Rescue and fire fighting services N/D
Snow removal equipment availability N/A
Cargo and passenger handling equipment N/A
Fuel and oil types JP-8
Custom and immigration N/A
Taxes N/A
Medical facilities N/A
Restaurant N/A
Hotels N/A
Bank/Post office N/A
Transportation All roads in area are unimproved natural surface roads

Airport improvements

   

Explanation of data codes: A-Available N-None U-Unknown N/A- Not Available N/D-Not Determined CON-Concrete ASP-Asphalt GRV-Gravel PCN-Paveway Classification Number LCN-Load Classification Number

Unless otherwise noted, dimensions and elevations are in feet, miles are nautical miles, and capacities are U.S. Gallons