bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
Talega Canyon, or remain at or above 1,900’ MSL when transiting San Mateo
Canyon. LONGRIFLE will provide advisories to HOLF aircraft for all
conflicting traffic.
9. Concurrent HOLF/Fixed-Wing Operations. HOLF helicopter operations will
be restricted to, at or below 1,400’ MSL when fixed-wing aircraft are
operating in the vicinity of San Mateo Canyon. Fixed-wing aircraft will
operate at or above 2,500’ MSL. HOLF operations are not authorized when the
IP Bridge fixed-wing CAS route is in effect.
10. Weather Minimums. The following weather minimums are in effect during
HOLF operations. Using these guidelines, aircraft commanders will determine
acceptable weather.
a. Day/unaided. 800/2
b. Simultaneous operations at HOLF and HLZ. 800/2
c. Night/Aided. 1000/3
11. Visual Reference Points. For visual reference, the points listed below
may be used to help determine weather conditions.
a. The lighted Northern Impact Area Control (NIAC) Tower at 513 975 is
one (1) mile from the HOLF.
b. The 62 Area Camp San Mateo is two (2) miles from the HOLF.
c. The power lines in San Mateo Creek, grid 4696, are three (3) miles
from the HOLF.
4014. HELICOPTER LANDING ZONES
1. Administrative Landing Zones. Each cantonment and major command area
on Camp Pendleton will maintain a standard administrative helicopter Landing
Zone (LZ) for use by MEDEVAC, VIPs, command, or routine administrative
flights. Specific LZ descriptions and instructions can be found in the
Aviation Training Facilities Survey. Please note that certain LZs can
support UH-1 operations only.
2. Administrative Landing Zone Marking. Each LZ shall be marked by an
equilateral segmented triangle with 58” sides, and the letter “H” which will
point to magnetic north. The area number will be centered on or below the
base. The triangle, letter “H”, and numbers shall be composed of white
painted concrete or of white paint on permanent concrete, asphalt, or grass
surface at least 100 feet in diameter, if possible.
3. Administrative Landing Zone Maintenance. Area Commanders are responsible
for the marking and maintenance of helicopter LZs in their areas. Special
attention should be directed toward keeping the concrete painted white, the
numbers clearly visible, and the surrounding vegetation well trimmed.
4. Obstructions. Tall poles, wires, or other elevated obstructions will not
be erected in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton’s helicopter LZs without prior
approval of the Camp Pendleton Airspace Manager at (760) 725-8183. LZs
should also be kept clear of tents, vehicles, or other objects easily moved
or damaged by rotor wash.
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