AIRFIELD NAME: TBILISI

DATE OF SURVEY: 04 FEB 01

AIRFIELD SURVEY

INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST

FOR
AIRLIFT OPERATIONS
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS PARA PAGE

General 1
Runway, Taxiway, and Parking Area Data 2
Material Support 3
Navigational Aids 4

AIRFIELD SURVEY CHECKLIST

PART I – Airfield Data

Runways 1
Taxiways 2
Parking Areas 3
Engine Blast 4
Aircraft Movement on the Ground 5

PART II – Airfield Support

Section I – Operations Facilities

TALCE Operations Center Facilities 1
Base Operations 2
Control Tower 3
Air Route Traffic Control Center 4
Aids to Navigation 5
Weather Facilities/Services 6
Communications 7
Disaster Preparedness 8

Section II – Transportation
Aerial Port Facilities 1
Vehicle Transportation 2
Airfield Throughput Capability 3

Section III - Logistics

Aircraft Support 1
Equipment 2
Maintenance/Supply Facilities & Capabilities 3
Fuels 4

Section IV – Base Support

Base Facilities 1
Base Medical Facilities 2
Personnel 3
Security 4
Fire Protection 5

Section V – Summary
Section VI – Agency Directory
 AIRFIELD SURVEY CHECKLIST

1. General:

a. The Airfield Survey Checklist is in two parts; Part I, Airfield Data and Part II, Airfield Support.
Part I is designed to provide information which will be used to determine if the airfield can
physically accept an airlift or tanker aircraft, eg., C-5, C-17, C-141, KC-10, and Commercial B-
747, DC-10, DC-8, etc. Part II is designed to provide information, which will be used to
determine if the airfield has the facilities to support an airlift or tanker operation.

b. Include representatives from LG, TR, CE, SE, etc., on the Airfield Survey Team, as required.
Personnel accomplishing the airfield survey should contact appropriate host airfield officials to
obtain required information.

c. The Airfield Survey Checklist should be completed in as much detail as possible. Attach
supporting information (digital photographs, maps, charts, and diagrams) to the survey checklist
whenever possible, to furnish required information.

2. Runway, Taxiway, and Parking Area Data:

a. Identify and complete data blocks on all runways, taxiways, and parking areas whether they are
active or inactive.

b. Include digital photographs (if possible) and an airfield diagram or sketch labeling each of the
above.

c. Identify specific taxi routes and parking areas on the airfield diagram/sketch.

d. List the published runway, taxiway, or apron strengths by at least on of the following designations:

T – Twin gear rating

ST – Single Tandem gear rating

TT – Twin Tandem gear rating

TDT – Twin Delta Tandem gear rating

ESWL – Equivalent Single Wheel Loading (Include associated tire pressure if available.)

LCN- Load Classification Number

When listing T, ST, TT, or TDT, include the other ratings, if available (e.g., if T is given, attempt
to obtain the ST, TT, and TDT rating). If data source is current FLIP, confirm with appropriate
airport official/civil engineers. If other ratings are not available, do not convert. Every effort
should be made to furnish a LCN at airports that will support civilian aircraft.

e. Identify and locate all obstructions adjacent to all runways, taxiways, and parking aprons. When
possible include photographs. (For example, runway distance markers 4 feet high every 1,000 feet
along RWY 04/22, 80 feet from centerline). If obstacle data is listed in current FLIPs, confirm its
accuracy. Measure distance to the obstruction from runway/taxiway centerline. If no taxi
centerline is on apron measure obstruction from edge of apron surface and so indicate.
 NOTE: Use “feet” and “gallons” as the preferred method of measurement. If data collected is other
than “feet” or “gallons”, convert data and place side by side in appropriate block

f. Identify and include all obstructions in the approach and departure zones that violate the standards
listed in AFI 32-1026. Identify all obstructions and associated heights and locate them from a
known reference point adjacent or near to the obstruction.

g. Record distances between adjacent runways, taxiways, and parking areas. For example, 1,000 feet
between RWY 20 and parallel taxiway. Measure distance from marked edge lines or stressed
surface.

h. Record condition of area surfaces in regard to possible repair, FOD, and engine blast damage.
(Include photographs if possible.)

i. List and locate AGE equipment, buildings, barriers, etc., which are subject to possible blast
damage.

j. Designate tie-down rings that qualify as aircraft grounding points.

k. Include any gross weight or other limitation imposed by airfield officials/manager.

l. Review all airfield waivers. Obtain copies of any waivers not contained in FLIPs or NOTAMs.
(Include in Survey.)

3. Base Support:

a. When showing cost indicate type of acceptable payment (i.e. US $, or local currency).

b. Also indicate acceptable method of payment (i.e. Credit card, MIPR, cash, or Form 15).

c. Determine AGE and MHE available, cost compatibility, and condition. Determine base and
procurement resources.

d. Determine availability, cost, method of payment, capacity, and condition of warehouse and open
storage facilities.

e. Determine availability, cost, and location of workspace for functional areas.

f. Determine availability, cost, type, capability, and location of telephones, communications,

computer equipment, and support.

4. Navigational Aids:

a. Indicate if replacements or additions to existing facilities are expected.

b. Determine if published SIDs can be used in lieu of radar vectors. Attach a copy of current SIDs to
survey.

5. Summaries:

a. In the summary area of each section, provide a brief synopsis of data collected.

b. Also include programmed improvements, closures, or changes (i.e. 2 or 5 year plan)

c. When team members can not perform a quality survey due to restrictions imposed by local
authorities, especially foreign governments, or lack of subject matter experts, the team members
should attempt to gather as much information as possible. The team chief will indicate these
limitations in each section summary. Also include these limitations in the final summary.

d. The final summary should include an overall assessment to include showstoppers and/or known
deficiencies. (Keep in mind this is an assessment based on the information you have
gathered, not a suitability evaluation.)
 AIRFIELD SURVEY CHECKLIST

Airfield Name: TIBILISI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airfield Identifier: UGGG
Airfield Location: TIBILISI, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA
Airfield Coordinates: N41 40.3 E044 57.3
Airfield Elevation:
Date Survey Completed: 7 FEB 2001

Personnel Conducting Survey:

Name Rank Position Organization Phone

RONALD BOGUS TSGT AST CHIEF 317 ALCS DSN: 461-3230
LAWRENCE DAVIS SSGT OPS 317 ALCS DSN: 461-3230
WENDY KLINE MAJ Environmental
MIKE KING MSGT Force Protection
CHAD HELME LT Pavement Eval 621 AMOG
MIKE ADAMS SMSGT Pavement Eval HQ TACC

Host Airfield Representatives:

Name Rank Position Organization Phone

ZAZA GABATASHVILI CIV Dir. Of Technical TIBILISI ARPT (955 32) 94-74-10
Service
TAMAZ ANDGULADZE CIV 1st Dep. Director TIBILISI ARPT (955 32) 94-75-25
General,
Commercial
Director

U.S. Embassy/Consulate Information:

Nearest Embassy/Consulate: U.S. EMBASSY-TIBILISI, REPUBLIC OF GEORIGA

Distance from Airfield: 10 MILES
Embassy/Consulate Address:
Message Address:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

Distribution:
 PART I
AIRFIELD DATA

1. Runways:

a. Runway Data

Designation 13L 31R 31L 13R

Length 8202’ 8202’ 9843’ 9843’
Width 197’ 197’ 148’ 148’
Surface ASP ASP CON CON
** Condition POOR POOR GOOD GOOD
Slope .006 .006 .006 .006
Published Strength LCN 46 LCN 46 LCN 60 LCN 60
* Imposed Weight Limits NONE NONE NONE NONE
Centerline Marked Y Y Y Y
Distance Markers N N N N
Edge Lights HIRL HIRL HIRL HIRL
Approach Lights HIALS HIALS HIALS HIALS
Threshold Lights Y Y Y Y
VASI/PAPI Lights NONE NONE PAPI PAPI
Shoulders: (Surface) NONE NONE ASP ASP
(Width) N/A N/A 5 FT 5 FT
(Condition) N/A N/A GOOD GOOD
Overrun: (Surface) NONE NONE CON CON
(Length) N/A N/A 164’ 164’
(Condition) N/A N/A POOR POOR

*Imposed by host airport manager or official.

**Excellent, good, fair, or poor. Give details in summary.

b. Description, location, and height of obstructions along runways. Example: Radar reflector 72
inches high, 300 feet left of centerline RWY 04, 550 feet from the approach end. When possible
include photographs and lighting data.

NONE

c. Description, location, and height of obstructions in the approach and departure zones. Example:
Trees, 322 ft MSL, 1,000 ft prior to threshold RWY 22, 70 ft left of runway centerline. When
possible include photographs and lighting data.

NONE

d. Describe approach illusions.

NONE

e. Summary of runway data: RWY 31L/13R is main active runway. Continuous reconstruction of
airfield is present as well as minor improvements.

AIRFIELD HAS A NEW AIRCRAFT PARKING RAMP AS INDICATED ON THE NEW

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM ATTACHED.
 2. Taxiways:

a. Taxiway Data

Designation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ength NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT
SPECIF SPECIF SPECIF SPECIF SPECIF SPECIF SPECIF SPECI
IED IED IED IED IED IED IED IED
Width 50’ 50’ CLSD 50’ 75’ 75’ CLSD CLSD
urface ASP ASP N/A ASP CON CON N/A N/A
*Condition GOOD GOOD N/A GOOD GOOD GOOD N/A N/A
ublished Strength LCN50 LCN50 N/A LCN50 LCN50 LCN50 N/A N/A
Imposed Weight Limits NONE NONE N/A NONE NONE NONE N/A N/A
Centerline Y Y N/A Y Y Y N/A N/A
dge Lights Y Y N/A Y Y Y N/A N/A
Runway Hold Lines Y Y N/A Y Y Y N/A N/A
houlders Stabilized Y Y N/A Y Y Y N/A N/A
tabilizing Surface ASP ASP N/A ASP ASP ASP N/A N/A
tabilized Width 70’ 70’ N/A 70’ 75’ 75’ N/A N/A

*Imposed by host airport manager or official.

**Excellent, good, fair, or poor. Give details in summary.

b. Description, location, and height of any obstructions along taxiways. When possible include
photographs and lighting data.

32” High runway designation lights located 125’ left of rwy center line R/W 13R and
20’right of twy’s 5 and 6. Two disabled helicopters approximately 15’ high located 115’
south/southwest of Twy 1 and 4 intersection.

c. Summary of taxiway data:

CAUTION MOST TAXIWAYS CONTAIN LARGE AMOUNT OF FOD.

3. Parking Area:

a. Parking Data

Designation 1 2 3 4
Dimensions NOT 203’ X 520’ NOT NOT
SURVEYED SURVEYED SURVEYED
Surface CON/ASP ASP ASP CON
**Condition GOOD GOOD NOT GOOD
SURVEYED
Published Strength 24 F/B/X/T LCN 46 12 F/B/X/T 29 R/A/X/T
* Imposed Weight Limit NONE NONE NONE NONE
Taxi Lines Y Y NOT Y
SURVEYED
Tie-down Rings N N NOT N
SURVEYED
Grounding Points Y Y NOT Y
SURVEYED
Shoulders Stabilized Y Y NOT Y
SURVEYED
Stabilizing Surface ASP ASP NOT CON
SURVEYED
Stabilized Width 10’ N/A NOT 10’
SURVEYED
Flood Lighting Y N NOT N
SURVEYED

*Imposed by host airport manager or official.

**Excellent, good, fair, or poor. Give details in summary.

b. Description, location, and height of obstructions adjacent to parking areas that will restrict aircraft
operations while taxiing. When possible include photographs and lighting data.

Military ramp not accessible to acft larger than C141 due to narrow movement area and
potential damage to light aircraft parked on civil ramp. C5 acft must use R/W 13L/31R for
parking and download. Four engine acft must shut down outboard engines as soon as
possible after clearing active rwy due to narrow taxiways and multiple light aircraft parked
on civilian apron.

c. Are there remote (explosive) parking spots available?

Yes: No: X

d. Designated number of remote spots and explosive limits for each. (Indicate locations on attached
airfield diagram.)
e. Is Explosive/HAZMAT storage available? If yes, is there a preferred route to the facility.

Yes: X No:

Preferred route: Did not receive precise data. Depends on Air Field manager, Port Services and
number of aircraft on the ground.

f. Are parking spots marked (C-5, C-141, C-17, KC-10, Commercial B-747, etc.)?

Yes: No: X

g. How much of the ramp parking space is available for AMC aircraft parking? (Indicate location on
attached airfield diagram.)

MILITARY RAMP AND NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON.

h. Is LCN waiver required?

Yes: No: X

If so, under what conditions will local officials grant waivers?

i. Does the slope of the parking ramp aggravate the breakaway and taxi power requirements?

Yes: No: X

If yes, designate the parking area or spot and explain in detail.

j. Are there any other factors that may affect aircraft operations on the ground movement area?

NO

k. Is space adequate for emergency vehicles to maneuver around aircraft?

YES

l. Summary of aircraft parking data: New parking ramp (See attached photos) build within the last
three years.

A NEW RAMP HAS BEEN BUILT AND IS IN USE HOWEVER NO DIAGRAM EXIST.
SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED.
4. Engine Blast:

a. Can engines be run-up to max power in parking position without damage to ground surfaces or
structures?

Yes: X No:

If no, where can max power run-up be accomplished?

b. Is an engine trim pad available for max power run-up?

Yes: No: X

Which type of aircraft are authorized to use it?

c. Is a blast fence installed for the engine trim pad?

Yes: No: X

What type of aircraft is it designed for?

d. Are other aircraft, structures, or surfaces likely to be damaged by engine blast from application of
breakaway power when moving from parking spot or from taxi power application as the aircraft
follows designated taxi routes to and from the parking areas?

Yes: No: X

If yes, explain.

e. Is any damage to structures, surfaces, or vehicular traffic likely to occur while the aircraft is in the
takeoff position when max engine power is applied?

Yes: No: X

If yes, explain.
 f. Summary of engine blast information:

Director of Technical Services stated there was enough open space for engine run-up and
would be determined if the situation arose.

5. Aircraft Movement On The Ground:

a. Identify any area not accessible to aircraft because of surface strength, obstacles, or probable jet
blast damage.

Military ramp accessable via twy 6 and 2 only(located at midfield). Twy 5 may be used for
entering rwy 13L/31R and for departures on 13R/31L only. Twy’s 1 and 4 should not be
used due to numerous disabled aircraft in close proximity to twy edges. Twy’s 3,7 and 8
are closed and may not be entered.

b. Identify any specific taxi route(s) that aircraft would have to follow from landing to the parking
areas and from parking areas to the runway for takeoff.

NONE SPECIFIED

NOTE: Routing should be displayed on an airfield diagram.

c. Can aircraft taxi in and out of the following areas: (If no, explain.)

Refueling areas: NO – Refueling trucks will go to any location needed

On/offload areas: NO – Cargo trucks will transport cargo to specific areas
Maintenance areas: NO – MX will go to specific areas

d. Attach to the completed survey checklist an airfield drawing (8” x 10”) showing designated
taxiways and proposed parking areas that aircraft will have to comply with while observing
limitations imposed by obstacles, weight bearing capacities, probable jet blast damage, etc.

e. Summary of aircraft movement on the ground. (Describe any condition or obstruction which
may/will impact air mobility operations.)

Aircraft are asked to taxi at least 100 ft down rwy 13R/31L prior to take off to prevent
blast damage to elevated threshold lighting. Aircraft using the military parking ramp must
use caution when entering or leaving parking area via twy 2 to prevent blast damage to
aircraft parked on civilian apron

PART II
AIRFIELD SUPPORT
SECTION I
OPERATIONS FACILITIES
1. TALCE Operation Center Facilities:

a. Room or building available for TALCE operations:

Yes: X No:

Point of Contact: ZAZA GABATASHVILI

Telephone Number: (955 32) 94-74-10
Cost: TBD
Limitations: No rest room facilities, limited power – Determined by Director as
needed.

Building Number:
Rooms Available:
Dimensions:

Number of Phone Lines:

Types of Lines:

Voltage: 220
Hertz: 50KHZ

1. Is flightline visible?

Yes: X No:

2. Can antennas be erected?

Yes: X No:

3. Does location allow for line of sight with satellites?

Yes: X No:

4. Is sufficient space/distances available for HF operations?

Yes: X No:

5. Summary of facilities: Most buildings available are abandoned and poorly constructed. The
use of antennas is not encouracged. The 1st Deputy Director General stated that we could
place personnel in their tower or Communications Section.

b. Is space available for mobile TALCE Operation Center Facilities? (MARC, tents, etc.)

Yes: X No:

Point of Contact: ZAZA GABATASHVILI

Telephone Number: (955 32) 94-74-10
 Cost: TBD

Dimensions:

Number of Phone Lines: 0

Types of Lines: NONE

Voltage:
Hertz:

1. Is flightline visible?

Yes: X No:

2. Can antennas be erected?

Yes: X No:

3. Does location allow for line of sight with satellites?

Yes: X No:

4. Is sufficient space/distances available for HF operations?

Yes: X No:

5. Summary of facilities: Enough open space around airfield, however the antennas are still an
issue.

c. Sanitation accommodations:

1. Where are the closest latrine facilities?

Main Terminal

2. Can additional latrines be contracted?

Yes: X No:

Point of Contact: ZAZA GABATASHVILI

Telephone Number: (955 32) 94-74-10
Cost:

3. Is trash disposal available?

Yes: X No:

Point of Contact: ZAZA GABATASHVILI

Telephone Number: (955 32) 94-74-10
 Cost:

d. Methods for control of classified material available:

Yes: No: X

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Building Number:
Limitations:

e. Is storage space available for TALCE weapons/ammunitions?

Yes: No: X

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Building Number:
Limitations:

f. Is storage space available for Aircrew weapons/ammunitions?

Yes: No: X

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Building Number:
Limitations:

2. Base Operations:

a. Base Operations facilities available:

Yes: X No:
 Building Number: TERMINAL BUILDING
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Limitations:

b. NOTAMS:

Local: Yes: X No:

International: Yes: X No:

c. Flight Publications:

Flight Information Publications Type Yes No

Instrument Approach Procedures: USAF/DOD X
(*Other) X
Standard Instrument Departures: USAF/DOD X
(*Other) X

*FLIP, Jeppesen, host nation only.

d. Customs and Agriculture:

Are Customs and Agriculture officials located at airfield?

Yes: X No:

If no, where are they located?

Point of Contact: AIRPORT DIRECTOR

Telephone Number:
Lead Time: PREFER MINUMUM OF 24 HOURS NOTICE
Limitations: NONE

e. RCR Measuring Equipment:

Yes: X No: Type: CAB 900

f. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH): Little to no birds in the area.

(1) Is there a local program?

Yes: No: X
 If no, can TALCE personnel establish their own procedures?

Yes: No: X

(2) What methods does the BASH Team use?

(3) Type of dispersal equipment utilized?

(4) When is the migratory season?

SEP-NOV

(5) What birds or animals dwell within the perimeter of the airfield?

SOME SMALL SPARROW TYPE BIRDS

g. Radios:

(1) UHF Radios:

Type: NOT SPECIFIED

Quantity: NOT SPECIFIED
Frequencies: NOT SPECIFIED
Limitations: NONE

(2) VHF Radios:

Type: NOT SPECIFIED

Quantity: NOT SPECIFIED
Frequencies: NOT SPECIFIED
Limitations: NONE

(3) Intra-Base Radio (By net): YES

Frequencies: NOT SPECIFIED

(4) Auxiliary power for communications equipment: YES

Volts: NOT SPECIFIED

Hertz: NOT SPECIFIED

(5) Type of communications support to be augmented and location where service is required:

TENEANT UNIT SHOULD SUPPLY ALL REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT AND POWER.
 (6) Person to contact and telephone number for coordination of additional communications
required:

NOT SPECIFIED

(7) Reliability of communications equipment:

GOOD

h. U.S. air carriers who operate through airfield?

NONE

i. Foreign air carriers who operate through airfield?

BRITISH AIR
AEROFLAT
TURKISH AIR
GEORIGIAN AIR
UNITED NATIONS

3. Control Tower:

Who Operates Facilities: CIVILAIN

Hours of Operation: 24 HRS
 What is the Duty Week: 7 DAYS
Phone Number: (955 32) 94-72-17
Fax Number: NONE

a. Does location of control tower afford the operators unrestricted vision of all approaches,
departures, runways, and taxiways?

Yes: X No:

b. What Frequencies do the control tower monitor?

UHF Frequencies monitored: GND: 119.0 TOWER: 128.0

VHF Frequencies monitored:

c. What are equipment limitations for guarding and transmitting on A/G frequencies?

NONE

d. What emergency frequencies do air traffic controller’s monitor?

121.5

e. Do air traffic controllers speak English?

Yes: X No: How well? FAIR

f. Is emergency power available for the tower?

Yes: X No:

Type: GENERATOR
Delay time: 3 SECONDS

g. Are up-to-date charts and diagrams, including crash grid maps maintained in the tower?

Yes: X No:

h. IFR Tower:

Yes: X No:

i. VFR Tower:

Yes: X No:

j. Are ARINC and SITA facilities available?

Yes: No: X

k. Who monitors NAVAID Facilities?

NOT SPECIFIED
4. Air Route Traffic Control Center/Flight Service Station:

Nearest Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) or Flight Service Station (FSS)?

Type: ACC
Location: TIBILISI
Distance: N/A
Phone Number: NOT SPECIFIED
Fax Number: NOT SPECIFIED

5. Aids To Navigation:

Navigation Aid Name/Identifier Frequency/Channel Yes No

VOR TBS 113.7 X
TACAN X
VORTAC X
NDB KTS 113.6 X
ILS X
Radar (PAR) X
(ASR) X

a. Summary of Air Traffic:

ARTCC PROVIDES AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.

6. Weather Facilities/Services:

a. Observations:
 Agency Responsible For Observations: Tbilsi Meterological Service
Observing Hours: (Zulu) 24 HRS
Frequency Of Observations: 3 HRS
Location Of Observing Site: TIBILISI AIRPORT
Phone Number: (955 32) 96-94-78
Fax Number: (955 32) 99-73-61
Online service address:

b. Upper Air Observations:

Rawinsonde: Scheduled Times (z):

PIBAL: Scheduled Times (z):

c. Forecasts:

Agency Responsible For Forecasts:

Forecasting Hours: (Zulu) 9 HOURS AND 24 HOURS
Phone Number:

d. Weather Briefings:

Local Flying: Yes: X No:

International Flights: Yes: X No:

e. Weather Communications:

(1) Facsimile:

Yes: No: X

(2) Where does the weather station transmit its weather data?

Local: NOT SPECIFIED

Long-line: NOT SPECIFIED

(3) Telephone Service:

Yes: X No:

Local:
Long-line:

(4) Weather data received in the weather station comes from who/where?

ALL AIRFIELDS WITHIN GEORGIA.

f. Weather Equipment:

(1) Radar:
 Yes: X No: Type: MRLS (Special Radar)

(2) Windsocks:

Yes: No: X Type:

(3) Anemometer:

Yes: X No: Type: RUSSIAN MODEL

(4) Temperature/Humidity:

Yes: X No: Type: RUSSIAN MODEL

(5) RVR:

Yes: X No: Type: RUSSIAN MODEL

(6) Transmissometer:

Yes: X No: Type: RUSSIAN MODEL

(7) Ceiling:

Yes: X No: Type: RUSSIAN MODEL

(8) Other:

g. Miscellaneous Weather Station Information:

(1) Where is the physical location of the weather station (Bldg. and Rm.)?

BUILDING TWO

(2) Do weather personnel speak English?

Yes: X No: How well? FAIR

h. Weather Data:

Month Average Average Temperature Prevailing Wind

Precipitation
 JAN .56” 33 315/02
FEB .80” 35.6 315/07
MAR 1.8” 42 315/07
APR 1.84” 52.5 315/25
MAY 3.04” 61.6 315/07
JUN 2.56” 69.2 315/25
JUL 1.72” 75.2 315/25
AUG 1.32” 75.5 315/25
SEP 1.48” 67.0 315/25
OCT 1.48” 56.2 135/02
NOV 1.24” 45.0 135/02
DEC .80” 36.6 135/02

i. Summary of weather information:

Much of the weather equipment is of Russian design and is antiquated and often unreliable.
New equipment is being ordered and will replace the old equipment as money becomes
available.

7. Communications:

a. Telephones:

(1) Base Telephone Exchange:

Yes: No: X

(2) Commercial:

Yes: X No:

TYPE QUANTITY
(2, 4, & 6 Wire) Incoming: UNLIMITED – AS REQUIRED
(2, 4, & 6 Wire) Outgoing: UNLIMITED – AS REQUIRED
(2, 4, & 6 Wire) 2-way lines:

Maximum Call Area: (World Wide, CONUS, Pacific, etc.) World Wide
Operator Assist: (Area Code and Telephone Number)

(3) Defense Switching Network (DSN):

Yes: No: X

TYPE QUANTITY
(2, 4, & 6 Wire) Incoming:
(2, 4, & 6 Wire) Outgoing:
(2, 4, & 6 Wire) 2-way lines:

Maximum Call Area: (World Wide, CONUS, Pacific, etc.)

Operator Assist: (Area Code and Telephone Number)

(4) Direct Circuit:

 Yes: No: X

(a) To:

(b) Type Termination:

Console: YES: NO: X

Patching Capability: YES: NO: X
b. Cellular Phones:

Can cellular phones be contracted?

Yes: X No:

Point of Contact: U.S. EMBASSY

Telephone Number:
Cost: VARIES WITH CALLING –TO LOCATION
Method of Payment: FUND CITE

c. Record Communications:

(1) AUTODIN Terminal:

Yes: No: X

DSTE Type (AE, AB, etc.):

Other (Mode V, I-L, etc.)
Highest Security Classification:
Hours of Operation:
Routing Identifier:

(2) Distance and travel time between operating location and communications center?

d. Summary of Communication information:

NONE

8. Disaster Preparedness:

a. Fall Out Shelters Available:

Yes: No: X

Building Number:
Distance From Flightline:
Protection Factor:
Communications Available:
Provisions Available:
Water:
 Food:
Medical:
Remarks: Local city response available. Fire Department at airport.
Underground facilities (shelter) located at airport.

b. Decontamination Stations:

Yes: No: X

Building Number:
Location:
Facilities Available:
Communications Available:
Remarks: Water available for decontamination

c. Decontamination Material and Equipment (Note applicability to aircraft):

Type Quantity

d. Evacuation Routes: (Include Local Area Map)

e. Facilities at Evacuation Destination:

Yes: No: X

Communications:
Fall Out Shelters:
Provisions Available:
Water:
Food:
Medical:
Latrines:
Remarks:

PART II
AIRFIELD SUPPORT
SECTION II
TRANSPORTATION

1. Aerial Port Facilities:

a. Cargo Terminal:

(1) Covered Space Available:

 Yes: X No:

Location: Cargo Terminal

Dimensions Available: 6 meters X 30 meters (2 locations)

(2) Outside Storage Space Available:

Yes: X No:

Location: Cargo Terminal

Dimensions Available: 10 meters X 12 meters

b. Cargo Storage Area:

(1) Inside Storage:

Location: Cargo Terminal

Dimensions Available:
Type Flooring: ASP
Remarks: Separate agency from main airport

(2) Outside Storage:

Location:
Dimensions Available:
Type Surface: CONCRETE
Remarks: 3.5 ton capacity

Is Storage Area Fenced: Yes: X No:

Are Outside lights Available: Yes: X No:
Remarks:

(3) Is there additional vehicle storage parking available?

Yes: X No:

If yes, give location:

CARGO TERMINAL

(4) What are the dimensions of the space available for the following?

Wheeled Vehicles: NOT SPECIFIED

Tracked Vehicles: NOT SPECIFIED
c. Hazardous Cargo Buildup Area

Yes: No: X

If no, can TALCE establish their own?

Yes: X No:

MUST COORDINATE WITH DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

 Location: NOT SPECIFIED
Distance to Remote Parking: NOT SPECIFIED
Dimensions of Area: NOT SPECIFIED
Type Surface: NOT SPECIFIED
Revetment Type: NOT SPECIFIED
Maximum N.E.W. Allowable: NOT SPECIFIED

d. Aircraft Loaders Available:

Type Quantity Remarks

60 K: 0
40 K: 0
25 K: 0
Others: 0

e. Forklifts Available:

Type Quantity Remarks

13 K AT: 0
10 K AT: 0
10 K STD: 0
6 K: 0
4 K: 0
Other: 5K 1
Other: 5.5K 1

f. Wide-Body MHE:

(1) Upper Lobe:

Type Quantity Capability Remarks

0

(2) Lower Lobe:

Type Quantity Capability Remarks

0

g. Additional MHE Equipment:

Type Quantity
Pallet/Container Trailers:
Truck On/Off Loading Ramps: 5 TON LOADER TRUCKS

(1) Flat Bed Trucks:

Yes: X No:

Type: NOT SPECIFIED Rollerized Length: 5meters X 50cm

Quantity: 3 Remarks:

(2) Pallet/Cargo Scales:

Yes: X No:
 Type: 200K Weight Capability: 1 TON LIMIT
Quantity: 2 Remarks:
Type: 600K Weight Capability: 1 TON LIMIT
Quantity: 1 Remarks:

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Usage Requirements: 24 HRS ADVANCE NOTICE
Cost: $41 FORKLIFT, $17 TRUCK LOAD, $40/DAY STORAGE – IF
LARGE AMOUNT OF CARGO, DISCOUNTS ARE GIVEN.
Method of Payment: CREDIT CARD / CASH

h. Additional MHE Support:

(1) MHE Repair Facilities Available:

Yes: No: X

Location:
Dimensions Available:

(2) Vehicle Cleaning Capability/Wash Rack:

Yes: No: X

Location:

i. Passenger Service:

Location:
Telephone Number:
Maximum Capacity:

Eating Facilities Available on Premises: Yes: No:

Hours of Operation:

Passenger Stairs Available: Yes: No:

Type: Height:
Aircraft Compatibility:

What type of passenger and baggage screening procedures are conducted at terminal?

X-RAY / METAL DETECTORS

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Usage Requirements:
Cost:
Method of Payment:
 j. Fleet Service:

(1) Fleet Service Available for Military and Civil Aircraft:

Yes: X No:

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Usage Requirements:
Cost:
Method of Payment:

Type of Servicing Trucks: ALL Capacity:

Aircraft Compatibility:

(2) Disposal Facility

Yes: No: X

Distance to Facility:
Cost:
Method of Payment:

(3) In-flight Kitchen:

Yes: No: X

Location:
Distance from Flightline:
Operating Hours:
Required Lead Time:

k. Summary of aerial port services:

2. Vehicle Transportation:

Yes: No: X

Type Quantity Remarks

Staff Cars:
Station Wagons:
Buses:
 Vans:
Trucks:
Wreckers:

a. Vehicle Maintenance Facility:

Yes: No: X

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Location:

b. Vehicle Fuel Availability:

Regular Fuel Available: Yes: X No:

Unleaded Fuel Available: Yes: X No:
Diesel Fuel Available: Yes: X No:

Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
Location:

c. Car Rental Service Available:

Yes: X No:

Company Name Telephone Number Location

AVIS

d. Taxi Service Available:

Yes: X No:

Company Name Telephone Number Location

3. Airfield Throughput Capacity:

(To be accomplished by qualified transportation team member or base transportation personnel.)

a. Throughput capacity is comprised of the personnel, equipment, and facilities required to

perform the functions necessary for receiving, parking, offloading, processing, and clearing of
all types of cargo and passengers at an airport, and is constrained by airfield reception, aircraft
parking, offload, and clearance capabilities. In this regard, it is necessary to determine
 tonnage estimates for each airfield in terns of both the amount of work which could be
accomplished each date over a sustained period of 30 days.

b. Considering the above factors, please specify below, the tonnage that could be removed
completely through the airfield during each 24-hour period.

CURRENT AVERAGE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM ESTIMATED MAXIMUM

DAILY THROUGHPUT DAILY THROUGHPUT THROUGHPUT
CAPABILITY CAPABILITY
(With current manpower & (Not constrained by current
equipment) manpower & equipment)

c. If arriving personnel, vehicles, and cargo will be moved to their final destination by rail, road,
or a combination of both. The following information is required:

(1) Identify and indicate the distance to the nearest railhead(s) with the capability to load
wheeled and tracked vehicles. Also, include capabilities of loading ramps and
marshalling areas.
(2) Identify the number and type of major roads serving the airfield and any movement
restrictions that exist in the vicinity of the airfield and/or between the airport and
railhead(s) that could prevent movement of large wheeled or tracked vehicles.

PART II
AIRFIELD SUPPORT
SECTION III
LOGISTICS

1. Aircraft Support:

a. Deicing Equipment:

Yes: X No:

Fluid Available: KIL-FROST

Aircraft Compatibility: ANY

b. Transient Alert:

Operating Hours:
Building Number:
Phone Number:

(1) Follow-Me Vehicles Available:

Yes: X No: Quantity: 3

(2) Aircraft Marshallers Available:

Yes: X No: Quantity: 3

 (3) Fire Guards Available:

Yes: X No: Quantity: UNK

(4) Fire Bottles Available:

Type Quantity Remarks

CO2 UNK 40k
CO2 UNK 80k
CO2 UNK 400k

2. Equipment:

a. Power Units: YES

Type Quantity Remarks

NOT SPECIFIED NOT SPECIFIED NOT SPECIFIED

b. Air Carts: YES

Type Quantity Remarks

NOT SPECIFIED 3 NOT SPECIFIED

c. Hydraulic Test Stands:

Type Quantity Remarks

OPG 300 1 UNIVERSAL

d. Air Compressors:

Hi-Pressure Quantity Remarks

2EF0152 3 BOTH HI & LOW PRESSURE

Low Pressure Quantity Remarks

0

e. Heaters:

Type Quantity Remarks

OMP-350 3

f. Aircraft Air Conditioners:

 Type Quantity Remarks
0

g. Light Carts:

Type Quantity Remarks

NOT SPECIFIED 3

h. Other Powered AGE:

Type Quantity Remarks

0

i. Jacks:

Type Purpose Quantity Remarks

O

j. Maintenance Stands:

Type Purpose Quantity Remarks

O

k. Cranes:

Type Purpose Quantity Remarks

O
 l. Cherry Pickers:

Type Purpose Quantity Remarks

O

m. Wide-Body & Narrow-Body Aircraft Capabilities:

n. Summary of Aircraft Support:

AIRCRAFT SUPPORT LIMITED. PRIMARY SUPPORT AVAILABLE IS FOR

PASSENGER HANDLING vs. CARGO HANDLING.

3. Maintenance/Supply Facilities and Capabilities:

a. What repair capability exists on station that is compatible with the type of aircraft in this
operation?

(If complete field repair capability exists for an MDS state: C-141 – Complete – All.)

MDS Field Level Repair Capability Systems

b. What facilities are available for specialist dispatch pools?

Shop Type Sq. Ft. Additional Space

Perm. Or Temp. Required
4. Fuels

Point of Contact: AIR BP

Telephone Number: (995 32) 94-77-34, 94-77-26
Cost: $0.34/2 PER LITER
Method of Payment: BP CARD, FORM OMB 0701-0071, SF 44A, CASH

a. Jet Fuels Capabilities:

(1) Bulk storage capacity:

Type Amount
TS1 6500 TONS

(2) Average inventory in bulk storage:

3000 TONS

(3) How does the bulk storage facility receive the jet fuel? (TT – Tanker Truck, TC – Tanker Car,
PL – Pipeline, or TB – Tanker Barge)

TT

(4) Receiving rate:

Source Receiving Rate

Tanker Truck: 20 TONS
Tanker Car: N/A
Pipeline: N/A
Tanker Barge: N/A

(5) Transfer rate from bulk storage to the hydrant storage tanks: (Gallons Per Minute “GPM”)

NA

b. Jet Fuels Dispensing Capabilities:

(1) Hydrant storage capacity:

NA

(2) Number of hydrant refueling positions:

NA

(3) Total gallons per minute (GPM) that can be pumped through the hydrant systems:

NA
 (4) Number of aircraft that can be refueled by hydrants simultaneously:

NA

(5) Refueling vehicles:

Number Of Vehicles: 3
Fuel Capacity (Gallons): (1) 40 (2) 30
Pumping Rate (GPM): 2400 LITERS PER MIN / 1000 LITERS PER MIN

(6) Turnaround time from flightline to fill-stand, fill-up, and return to flightline:

30 MIN (MAX)

(7) Number of fill-stands and pumping capacity of each:

NA

c. Off-Base Facilities:

(1) Where is the off-base supply point:

NA

(2) Storage capacity and average fill:

NA

(3) Trace POL supply back to port or refinery. If the refinery is the source, determine production
capability for jet fuels:

BAKU (OFF SHORE) 10HRS (450-500KM)

d. Are the following available or procurable:

(1) Liquid Oxygen:

Yes: No: X Source:

(2) Gaseous Oxygen:

Yes: No: X Source:

(3) Oil:

Yes: No: X Source:

(4) Tires/Wheels:

Yes: No: X Source:

e. Summary of Fuel Availability:

POL FACILITY WAS BUILT 3 YEARS AGO, VERY MODERN AND EXTREMELY
EFFICIENT. TS1 FUEL EQUIVELENT TO JET A-1.
 PART II
AIRFIELD SUPPORT
SECTION IV
BASE SUPPORT

1. Base Facilities:

a. Billeting:

(1) On Base:

Yes: No: X

Name:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Location:
Distance:
Number of Beds:

(2) Off-Base:

Yes: X No:

Name: SHERATON METECHI HOTEL

Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Location: TBILISI, GEORGIA
Distance: 10 MILES
Number of Beds: AS REQUIRED

Name:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Location:
Distance:
Number of Beds:

Name:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Location:
Distance:
Number of Beds:
b. Messing:

(1) On Base:

Yes: X No:

Name: SMALL FOOD STANDS

Hours of Operation: DAY LIGHT HOURS
Personnel Capacity:
Distance from flightline:

(2) Off Base:

Yes: X No:

Name:
Hours of Operation:
Personnel Capacity:
Distance from flightline:

c. Summary of Billeting and Messing facilities:

SEVERAL RESTRAUNTS IN THE LOCAL AREA

2. Base Medical Facilities:

a. Emergency Medical Facilities:

(1) On Base/Tbilisi Airport:

Yes: X No:

Name: FIRST AID STATION (FAS)

Hours of Operation: 24 hrs/day
Telephone Number: 947446
Distance from flightline: Adjacent
Air Evac Capability: NO
Remarks FAS manned 24 hrs a day by one doctor. Serious injuries sent
downtown via airport vehicle (not equipped as ambulance) or
local ambulance.

(2) Off Base/American Embassy:

Yes: X No:

Name: Embassy Primary Care Clinic

Hours of Operation:
Telephone Number:
Distance from flightline:
Air Evac Capability:
Susan Summers, Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Regional Director
for Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
Professor Fridon Todua, Medical Director, cell(899) 577757,
phone 940289, 352049, 344923
Nino Jgomadze, Adminstration, phone 344923, 943568
Livan Kiknavelidze, Assistant
0900-1800
98-23-93, ext 4144, 4210, e-mail summerss@state.gov
8-9 miles from Tbilisi Airport
NO. Private company (SOS) or military (Ramstein) contacted

b. Outpatient Care Available:

(1) On Base:

Yes: x No: Hours of Operation:

(2) Off Base:

Yes: x No: Hours of Operation:

c. Number of Physicians Available: (On base/Off Base)

(1) Flight Surgeons:

U.S.: None Foreign National: None

(2) Other Physicians: SEE SUMMARY

U.S.: Foreign National:

(3) Number of Medical Technicians Available: SEE SUMMARY

 U.S.: Foreign National:

(4) Number of Dentist Available: SEE SUMMARY

U.S.: Foreign National:

(5) Number of Dental Technicians Available: SEE SUMMARY

U.S.: Foreign National:

(6) Number of Nurses Available: SEE SUMMARY

U.S.: Foreign National:

d. Number of In-Patient Beds Available: SEE SUMMARY

(1) On Base:
(2) Off Base:

e. During a contingency, how many medical personnel will remain at the base medical facility?

Physician Type Number of Persons Remaining

N/A

f. Number of Ambulances:

Crash Ambulances with Radios: 0

g. Other Ambulances: SEE SUMMARY

Military: 0
Civilian: Dial 901 or 009

h. Does a crash ambulance normally respond to all in-flight emergencies?

Yes: No: X

i. During a contingency, how many ambulances will remain at the base medical facilities?

Type of Ambulance Number of Ambulances Remaining

N/A

j. Summary of Medical Information:

According to the Embassy NP, the quality and availability of medical care in the Republic
of Georgia is usually poor. Blood, oxygen, and medical supplies are not adequate.
 Credentials of providers are not always trustworthy. Trauma patients usually require air
evacuation because there is little capability in country. Normally, a private company (SOS,
available 24 hrs/day) would be contacted for air evacuation. The last air evacuation
coordinated by the Embassy took 24 hrs from the time SOS was contacted. Ambulances
are available downtown; however, they are not always equipped with life support
equipment.

Embassy, Tbilisi: Susan Summers is a NP, ACLS-certified, and working toward ATLS
certification. The Primary Care Clinic (PCC) is currently located at the Embassy;
however, the PCC is expected to move Summer 2001 to Metechi Sheraton, 380003 20 Telavi
th
St Tbilisi, Georgia (5 Floor, diagram attached). The PCC provides general care and
stabilization, and serves as a liaison for referrals downtown. Medical personnel at the
Embassy are in the process of visiting and surveying 63 local clinics and hospitals in Tbilisi
to collect data on capabilities and evaluate which facilities are preferable. The Embassy
uses Frontline Medical Services (FMS) for medical referrals. Attached is a list of facilities,
points of contact, and phone numbers. Of all the facilities in Tbilisi, the following are
preferred choices:

(1) Frontline Medical Service, 2 Arakishvili St, phone 25-19-48/51, cell (899) 55-09-11, cell
(899) 55-19-11, open 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week; serves as liaison for authorized
hospitals and diagnostic centers in Tbilisi

(2) Curatio, 27B Vaja-Pshavela Ave, 2nd Floor, phone 94-15-94, serves as network for
specialists, Dr. David Gzirishivili, Dr. Baka Tavkhelidze

(3) Akad N. Kipshidze, named Central Clinic of Tbilisi State Medical Hospital, 29 Vaja-
Pshavela Ave, Tbilisi, phone number 392966, 395573, 394809, Medical Director Levan
Potskveria, phone (899) 551674, 1,500 beds, 15 kilometers from the airport,

(4) Traumatology-Orthopedical Clinic, SINTESE, 9 Tsinandali St, Tbilisi, phone 943116,

771461, 774772, Medical Director Tornike Nozadze, phone 943116/ (899) 540054, 30 beds,

(5) Central Military Clinical Hospital of Ministry of Defense, Navtlugi St #6, Tbilisi, phone
772656, 774485, 776379, 998963, Medical Director Anzor Gorbenadze, phone 772656, cell
(899) 152233, 100 beds, and

(6) Medi Club Georgia Medical Service Company, 5, Chavchavadze Ave, 380079, Tbilisi,
phone 995 32 25 1991, Medical Director Dimitri Makhatadze, phone (899) 50 1991, 24-hr
emergency service.

k. All Overseas Locations:

(1) What potentially transmissible diseases are prevalent in the surrounding area(s)?

INFECTIOUS DISEASE RISK ASSESSMENT

In descending order, the following infectious diseases pose the greatest risk to deployed forces:

(1) Diarrheal Diseases: Endemic at moderate to high levels; outbreaks are occurring with
increasing frequency; caused by several bacterial, protozoal, and viral agents.

(2) Other Food or Waterborne Diseases: Viral Hepatitis A and E, Typhoid and Paratyphoid
Fevers

(3) Vector-Borne Diseases: Arboviral Diseases: Including sandfly fever, West Nile virus fever,
tick-borne encephalitis, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Malaria (focally endemic, primarily
occurs April to October), Leishmaniasis (polymorphic protozoan disease of skin/mucous
membranes)

(4) Person-to-Person/Respiratory-borne Diseases: Meningococcal Meningitis (more common

between November and March), and Tuberculosis

(5) Sexually Transmitted and/or Bloodborne Diseases: Gonorrhea, Chlamydial Diseases,

Viral Hepatitis B/D and C, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS

(6) Other Endemic Diseases: Brucellosis (infection usually is contracted by exposure to

livestock or consumption of unpasteurized milk products), Leptospirosis (infection usually is
attributed to skin contact with water or moist soil contaminated with urine of infected animals),
Hantaviral Diseases, Anthrax (ingestion of infected meat), Rabies (wolf, fox, stray dog bites), Q
Fever (ticks, livestock), Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses (ticks), Boutonneuse fever (tick),
Tick-Borne and Louse-Borne Relapsing Fever (tick), Lyme Disease (tick), Plague (flea-borne),
Flea-Borne and Louse-Borne typhus

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISKS:

(1) Hazardous Animals, Insects, and Plants:

Venomous Land Snakes (Family Viperidae, including Vipera ammodytes, Vipera kaznakovi,
Vipera lebetina, Vipera ursinii, Vipera xanthina)
Scorpions (none known to be life-threatening)
Widow Spiders
Insects [Specific information on insects of medical importance lacking. Thought to have species
of moth with venomous/urticating hairs (Euproctis spp./Lepidoptera: Liparidae; tussock moths
reported from Russia) and larva (caterpillar) with venomous spines. Small (4-7 mm), slender
rove beetles, Paederus spp. likely occur, based on regional data; do not look like typical beetles,
but have very short wing covers that expose most of flexible abdomen; when crushed, beetle
body fluid contains contact vesicant that will blister skin and irritate eyes. Centipedes (none
known to be life-threatening), Millipedes (Do not bite and generally harmless; however, when
handled, some larger millipedes secrete noxious fluid that can cause severe blistering upon
contact with tender).
Plants: Dermatitis risks and systemic poisoning risks. SEE MEDIC CD for specifics.

(2) Contamination and Pollution

The country’s most polluted regions are also the population and industrial centers.
Water: Most of Georgia's water treatment and distribution systems remain in a state of continued
disrepair and deterioration. Although European and U.S. humanitarian aid has funded repair and
upgrading of several municipal treatment/distribution systems, supply interruptions and cross
contamination occur because of lack of treatment supplies, repair parts, and quality control
measures; recurring power outages; and leaking pipes. Major pollutants entering the country’s
water sources are sewage, oil products, nitrous ammonia, organic substances, and heavy metals.
Major contributors are metallurgy, oil refining, coal mining, chemical industries, energy
production and agricultural practices. The most polluted rivers are Mtkvari, Rioni, Kvirila,
Galidzga, Tkibuli, Enguri and the Gubistskali. In most of these rivers concentrations of phenols,
hydrocarbons, copper, manganese, zinc, and nitrogen are “higher than national and international
standards.”
Air: The most polluted air in the country is associated with the most industrialized areas of
Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Rustavi. The major single source of air pollutants is vehicle emissions resulting
from increased numbers of automobiles and poor quality fuel. Major stationary sources are oil
refineries, energy production facilities, metallurgy and chemical facilities, and construction
sectors. The country’s nine largest industrial facilities are responsible for 80 percent of the total
stationary emissions. The compounds measured are particulate matter, SOx, NOx, COx, soluble
sulfates, phenol, and formaldehyde, with levels consistently multiples of the “national maximum
permissible concentrations.”
Soil: Indiscriminate use of pesticides and fertilizers has resulted in contamination of soil in
 agricultural use lands.
Radiological: Georgia is considered the fourth worst contaminated country after Belarus,
Ukraine, and Russia as a result of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion. In 1986, cesium
and strontium contamination was reported in Batumi, Gagra, Gudauta, Poti, and Sukhumi; re-
monitoring of these locations has not been conducted. Both cesium and strontium have long half-
lives and could affect food and water. Radioactive waste generated in Georgia is stored at the
Vaziani Military Airfield, located 30 km east of Tbilisi. The exact inventory of the waste
site is unknown, but it formerly was used by Russian Forces of the Transcaucasus.
Isolated sources of ionizing radiation have been reported in areas abandoned by Russian forces
following the collapse of the Former Soviet Union (e.g., October 1997, buried cesium sources at
abandoned base outside Tbilisi caused the death of one Georgian solider and seriously injured 11
more. September 1998, two sources discovered near town of Senaki in former Soviet air base).

(3) Sanitation and Waste Management: Sanitary conditions in Georgia are well below
Western standards. Urban sanitation services have worsened in Georgia as a result of the internal
strife and supply shortages that have occurred since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Urban
sewage disposal systems are aging, poorly constructed, and inadequate to meet current needs.
Many rural dwellings/small communities still dispose of wastes directly into streams and rivers.

(4) Hazardous waste: In the past, waste sites were located near industrial sites/communal waste
areas. Very little management, control, or waste identification/monitoring were practiced.
Conditions have not improved; in fact indiscriminate dumping in large cities has increased.
Dump sites are usually open to air, near villages and other settlements and next to bodies of
water.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RECOMMENDATIONS:

During Deployment
• Consume food, water, and ice only from US-approved sources
• Involve preventive medicine personnel with troop camp site selection
• Practice good personal hygiene, handwashing, and waste disposal.
• Avoid sexual contact. If sexually active, use condoms.
• Use DEET and other personal protective measures (e.g., proper wear of uniform, use of bed
nets, daily “buddy checks” in tick and mite infested areas, etc.) against insects and other
arthropod-borne diseases.
• Continue malaria chemoprophylaxis, if indicated
• Minimize non-battle injuries by ensuring safety measures are followed, including hearing and
optical protection, adequate water consumption, work/rest cycles, acclimatization to
environment, and stress management. Eliminate food/waste sources that attract pests in living
areas.
• Avoid contact with animals and hazardous plants.

(2) Do the off-base eating facilities practice good standards of food preparation?

Yes: No:

Unknown.

(3) Are there any foods or drinks that should be avoided by U.S. Air Force personnel?

Yes: No: Item: Normal precautions: Surface wash fruits and

vegetables (including raw greens) with bleach
solution (1T bleach per gallon of water),
and/or peel prior to use. Cook meats well.
Use local dairy products with caution.
 (4) What is the source of the local drinking water?

Groundwater

(5) Is the local water supply disinfected?

Yes: x No:

Yes, but not reliable. Vulnerability assessment not performed. Infrastructure poor.
Recommend bottled water (Borjomi, Gewa)

(6) Is the base located in a malaria risk country?

Yes: X No:

(a) If yes, is the base located in the risk area?

Yes: x No:

(b) Is the surrounding countryside in the risk area?

Yes: x No:

(c) Months of the year that are at risk?

April through October

(If unable to determine locally, refer this question to HQ AMC/SGPA)

3. Personnel:

a. MPF facilities available?

Yes: No: X

b. MPF’s Major Command?

N/A
4. Security:

a. Types of guard (Military/Civilian)?

CIVILIAN

b. Are guards armed? SOME ARE ARMED – MAINLY THE VEHICAL PATROLS, BUT
CAN BE CHANGED AS NEEDED.

Yes: X No:

If so, what type of weapons (Handgun, rifle, machine gun, etc.)?

AK47’s

c. Number of guards on shift?

43 PER SHIFT/170 TOTAL/5 DAY WORK WEEK

d. Do guards patrol on foot or in a vehicle?

Foot: X Vehicle: X

e. Are patrol dogs utilized?

Yes: No: X

f. Do guards speak English?

Yes: X No: How well? ONLY A FEW, MOST SPEAK

RUSSIAN OR GEORGIAN

g. Does the transient aircraft parking area appear secured?

Yes: No: X

h. Is the transient aircraft parking area well lighted?

Yes: X No:

i. Were portable light units furnished?

Yes: No: X

j. Does the flightline have restricted access?

Yes: X No:

k. Is the flightline fenced?

Yes: X No:

What type of fencing (wood, chain link, etc.)?

 CONCRETE WALL WITH CHAINLINK FENCE

l. Did the security forces appear to have intra-base radios?

Yes: X No:

m. Did they appear to use a restricted area badge or some other type of personal identification?

Yes: X No:

n. Did local forces provide a security check of passengers?

Yes: X No:

o. Are weapons storage facilities available to transient aircrews?

Yes: No: X

p. Summary of Security:

SEE ATTACHED SECURITY SURVEY FOR MORE INFORMATION

5. Fire Protection:

a. Manpower:

(1) Number of firefighter on each shift?

12 PER 24HR SHIFT

a. Facilities:

(1) Are rescue crews housed and messed on the flightline?

Yes: X No:

(2) Is a full suit of protective clothing available for each on-duty fire fighter (hood, coat,
trousers, boots, gloves, etc.)?

Yes: X No:

(3) Is any aluminized protective clothing available?

Yes: X No:

(4) Is a water supply available on the airfield for refilling crash trucks?

Yes: X No:

b. Operations:

(1) Is each fire fighting vehicle radio equipped?

Yes: X No:

(2) Can vehicles communicate with the tower?

Yes: X No:

b. Equipment:

(1) List the type and quantity of USAF fire protection Vehicles:

Type Quantity
42 TON 3
25 TON TANK 1
75 TON TANK 2
 (2) Provide the following information on non-USAF fire protection vehicles:

Make Number Water Foam Number of Water Rate

Capacity Capacity Turrets of Turrets
(GPM)
RUSSIAN 2 X X 4 60 lpm

c. Summary of fire protection:

FOAM AND HIGH PRESSURE CAPABILITY

 PART II
AIFIELD SUPPORT
SECTION V
SUMMARY

Summarize the airfield’s capability to support C-130, C-141, C-17, C-5, KC-10, Commercial B-747, DC-
10, DC-8, etc., aircraft. Include whether the airfield is capable of supporting an on/off-load, en route stop
or emergency/alternate capability or SIOP mission. Include also any limiting factors not covered by this
checklist and measures necessary to correct all limiting factors.

AIRFIELD CAN SUPPORT ALL AMC & CRAF AIRCRAFT.

Indicate working maximum on the ground (MOG) for normal operations and for contingencies by
aircraft type.

Aircraft Type Normal Contingency

C130 4 6
C141 3 4
C17 4 6
C5 2 2
 PART II
AIRFIELD SUPPORT
SECTION VI
AGENCY DIRECTORY

Name: AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT

Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Building Number:

Name: AERIAL PORT SERVICES

Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Location:

Name: AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPEMENT

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621 Air Mobility Operations Group
Force Protection
Essential Elements of Information

1. Identifying Data:

Country: Georgia City: Tbilisi

Airfield: Tbilisi International Airport ICAO: UGGG

Date: 6-7 February 2001

2. OVERVIEW:

2.1. Geography:. Mountainous republic situated in the heart of the Caucasus range. Georgia has
borders with Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
2.2. People:
2.2.1. Nationality:
2.2.2. Ethnic Groups: Georgians 70.1%, Armenians 8.1%, Russians 6.3%, Azerbaijanis 5.7%,
Ossetians 3% and Abkhaz 1.8%.
2.2.3. Religion: Orthodox 65%, Muslim 11%, Russian Orthodox 10%, and Armenian Apostolic
8%.
2.2.4. Languages: The official language is Georgian, spoken by 71% of the population. Russian
spoken by 9%, Armenian spoken by 7%, and Azerbaijani spoken by 6% of the population.
2.2.5. Government: Republic

3.1. Airfield Security Data:

3.2. Perimeter Fencing/Wall: There is either a concrete wall or barbed wire fence encompassing
the entire perimeter of the airfield. The concrete wall is segregated into slabs, separated by steel
"I" beams. Each slab of concrete is reinforced with rebar rods. The concrete slabs are
approximately six and a half feet high and approximately six inches eight inch's thick. There are
some areas of the concrete wall, which is topped with barbed wire. The strain of barbed wire
varies from no wire at all to eight strains in other places. The overall condition of the wall should
be considered as in poor condition. There are numerous holes and areas of terrain erosion and
washout under the wall. There is no designated fencing or wall around the aircraft parking area
within the perimeter of the airfield.
3.2.1. Clear zones: There are no defined clear zones. There are no obstructions on the interior of
the perimeter.

3.3. Perimeter Roads: There is one perimeter road, which extends around the entire inner
perimeter of the airfield. The dirt road is approximately twenty feet wide and should be
considered as rough terrain.

3.4. Restricted Area/No Admittance Signs: There are no restricted area or no admittance signs
posted on the perimeter of the airfield.

3.5. Other Physical Barriers: With the exception of the entry control points, there are no other
physical barriers on or around the airfield.
3.6. Security Forces (SF): The security force element is comprised of civilian personnel
employed by the airport to perform security functions. The official terminology used for these
personnel is "Aviation Security."
3.6.1. Security Force Composition: The SF members are assigned to the authority of civil
aviation, under the director of security. There are a total number of SF member's is approximately
120 personnel. The force can be augmented indefinitely with or without advance notification, and
they are capable of providing additional manning for increased security. The SF member's are on
duty for twenty-four hours, on post for twelve and then they receive a post break for twelve. Each
member works four days and receives two days off. All post are manned twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week. There are no local holidays or customs which decrease security manning.
3.6.2. Security Force Training: The SF members receive basic infantry training, during their
indoctrination (basic training). After completion of this training, selected members receive
specialized training equivalent to airborne, Special Forces, explosives and security. These few
members receiving this training are then distributed throughout the military units to apply and
share the training they received. At this airfield there were approximately 6 personnel assigned to
the SF with specialized training. All other members of the SF receive OJT by the specialized
trained members.
3.6.3. Security Force Equipment: Per conversation with the director of security, only SF
members on patrols are armed with AK 47's (No weapons were observed on any of the patrols).
Each patrol has a portable radio. The radios are manufactured by Motorola, and are multiple
frequency capable. The SF contingents uniform consist of forest green sport coat and slacks with
a white shirt and black tie; Color of slacks vary. Some member's were wearing gray slacks and
black slacks.
3.6.4. Security Force Vehicles: The SF patrol vehicles consist of small "FIAT" type sedans.
Some of the vehicles are yellow and some are white. There are no radios in the vehicles. Some
vehicles have removable "kojack" type emergency lights mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
There are approximately ten vehicles available to the SF contingent.

3.7. Patrols: The only patrols conducted are within the interior of the airfield boundary. There
are no exterior patrols conducted by the SF contingent. Two person perimeter patrols are
conducted ten times per day (five times during daylight hours and five times during darkness).
Patrols on and around the flight line/ramp area are conducted by one-person foot patrols. The
patrol is conducted on a random basis and the individual is not armed. The only equipment
provided to this patrol is a radio.

3.8. Military Working Dogs/K-9: There are no military working dogs assigned to the airfield.

3.9. Watch Towers/Fixed Guard Positions: There are no watchtowers on or around the
perimeter. The only fixed guard position are at the entry control points.

3.10. Quick Reaction Force (QRF)/Counter Terrorism Units (CTU): There are two QRF or
CTU located in the inner city of Tbilisi. One unit is assigned to the president (Presidential
Security), and the other is assigned to the local police (Anti-Terrorist Unit). Both units are
capable of responding to the airport within thirty minutes. Both units receive training from
international sources (Exact source was not disclosed), and receive continuation training on a
weekly basis from within their assigned units. Neither unit has ever conducted any real world
operations. Morale of the forces is higher for these member's due to their professional status, and
pay. The size and weapon capabilities were not disclosed. Based on local customs and level of
difficulty extracting this information; decision making during contingencies would be at the
highest level.
3.11. Entry Control Points(ECP): There is at least six ECP's, accessing the perimeter of the
airfield and/or the flight line/ramp area. There was only two ECP's, which were manned. The
main ECP to the airfield is located adjacent the passenger terminal, and it is manned with three
unarmed SF members. The only other manned ECP is on the perimeter of the airfield, which is
manned by one unarmed SF member. Two of the other ECP's accessing the perimeter of the
airfield were either locked or welded, making them inaccessible. One of the two remaining ECP's
was insecure. Although construction was being conducted on the exterior of the perimeter, the
gate accessing the airfield remained open and no guards were posted. There is a distinguished
visitor ECP located adjacent the passenger terminal. This ECP was not manned; however, it was
locked. There are no force multipliers available such as X-Ray machines, trans friskers, or
mirrors at any of the ECP's.
3.11.1. Entry Control Point Communications: There is one landline at the main ECP. The
telephone line did not have the capability to call outside of the airfield. One Motorola portable
radio with multiple frequency capability is positioned on this post for the three SF members. The
only other manned entry controller on the perimeter ECP was equipped with one Motorola radio
with multiple frequency capability.
3.11.2. Entry Control Point Lighting: There is no ECP lighting or special purpose lighting
located at any of the entry control points. .
3.11.3. Entry Control Point Signs: There are no "Authorized Entry Only" or "No Trespassing"
signs posted at any of the ECP's.
3.11.4. Circulation Control: The SF contingent utilize a single badge and personal recognition,
entry control system. The badges are white laminate and the dimensions are approximately three
by five inches. Information included on the badge is the individuals picture, name of the airport
(in Georgian and English), badge number, and the area which the individual works. Each area is
identified by a color code such as blue, yellow, green, red or purple. All colors are placed on the
far right side of the badge vertically. The area in which the individual is authorized is displayed at
the bottom center of the badge in the correlating color. Visitors entering the airfield are given a
visitor badge with "VISTOR" stamped on it. The visitor badge is white in color and is laminated.
Privately owned vehicles are not authorized on the airfield without permission of the director of
security and the airfield manager; a visitor pass for the vehicle will then be issued. Each person
entering the area is required to show identification. This procedure does vary, depending on who
you are and whom you are traveling with (i.e. If travel through the entry control point with the
director of security, you will not be required to show identification). Vehicles or personnel or
their possessions are not searched prior to entering the airfield. These procedures do not vary
during daylight and darkness.

3.12. Lighting:
3.12.1. Portable Lighting Unit: There are a total of three portable lighting units available at the
airfield.
3.12.2. Aircraft Parking (AC) Area Lighting: There are approximately six ballpark type lighting
units positioned adjacent the passenger terminal. Each lighting unit houses six lights. There is
additional halogen type lighting units positioned on the passenger terminal building. The
operational status of the units is unknown.
3.12.3. Perimeter Lighting: There is no lighting on the interior or the exterior of the perimeter.
There is streetlights on approximately five percent of the perimeter, which borders the passenger
terminal and support facilities.

3.13. Close Circuit Television (CCTV): There is a CCTV system and associated equipment,
which monitors the parking area and passenger terminal activities. The number of cameras was
not disclosed, but there are six monitors. All images from the camera are recorded onto a VCR
tape and archived for three months.
3.14. Alarm System: There is no type of alarm system.

3.15. Control/Dispatch Center: There is one room located within the passenger terminal, which
is dedicated as a control center for security. One SF member is on duty at all times. Associated
equipment include a base station radio system (manufactured by Motorola) with multiple
frequency capability, six CCTV monitors, one VCR (manufactured by Panasonic), one
commercial telephone with dialing capability to call outside the airport complex. The SF member
working within the control center is not armed. Access to the control center is not controlled.
Imagery was not permitted in this area.

3.16. Aircraft Parking: The airfield manager designated a parking area for US government,
which is segregated from commercial aircraft. Additional guards are not posted but can be
requested with advance notice. The area is not marked as a restricted area and no signs are posted.
US personnel may be armed with proper coordination (written request from Am Embassy, to the
Minister of Transportation). All requests should include pertinent data such as individuals name,
passport number, purpose for arming, and type of weapon, serial number, and address while in
Tbilisi, length of stay, and any other data, which could be pertinent to the mission. There are
weapons storage facilities available; however, they do not meet US resource protection standards
and the airfield will not be responsible for their security.

4. Billeting: The Am Embassy does not provide billeting at the compound but there are two
approved hotels and numerous guesthouses within the city of Tbilisi.
4.1. Sheraton Palace Hotel: The only western standard hotel within the city of Tbilisi. The hotel
meets minimum western security requirements. There are unarmed security guards on duty
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Guards are assigned to fixed post on the interior of
the hotel and the exterior, to include the parking garage. The security guard composition includes
personnel employed by the Sheraton hotel for security, and the presidential security detail. The
majority of all security personnel have radio communications. There are a total of nine floors,
four stairways and three elevators within the hotel, and only one main entrance. All other
entrances or exits are for emergency purposes or hotel staff. US personnel are billeted together
and sometimes separately. Metal detectors are used at the main entrance to the hotel. The hotel
does provide transportation if coordinated with the concierge. Personnel assigned to the hotel for
security are not available for escort, under normal conditions. In the event that a unique
circumstance did arise, requesting escort service through the Am Embassy, DAO and RSO could
provide security escort.
4.2. Additional Guest Houses (Detailed Information was not obtained for these billeting
facilities):
4.2.1. Betsy's; 55/21 Belinski Street, Phone number (995) 88-32-98, or 98-29-37
4.2.2.Sharmi Guesthouse: 11 Chakhrudhadze Street (10 minute walk from Am Embassy),
4.2.3. BeauMonde: 11 Chavchavadz Street, (995) 99-62-46
4.2.4. Vere Palace Hotel: 24/8 Kuchishvili Street, Phone number (995) 25-33-40 or 41/42
4.2.5. Bonton: 36 Brothers Zubalashvili Street, Phone number (995) 91-18-80
4.2.6. Argo: 3 1st Kobuleti, Phone number (995) 23-06-73
4.2.7. Metro Guesthouse: 16 Kobuleti, Phone number (995) 29-46-47
4.2.8. Iberia Inn: 10A Bakhtrioni, Phone number (995) 96-75-48
4.2.9. Demi: 10 Ananuri Street, Phone number (995) 22-06-19

5. Route Security: The city of Tbilisi were the majority of the billeting locations are is
approximately twenty five to thirty five minutes away. There are at least three routes that can be
taken to the main thoroughfare allowing access to the airport road. There is at least two choke
points; one being a overpass just prior to exiting the main thoroughfare to enter the main road to
the airport. The second choke point is on the main access road to the airport. The road travels past
a hill, providing an optimum view of the entire access road. Host nation law enforcement does not
regularly patrol the road in Tbilisi. There were no recommended safe houses (for short or long
term) observed on the route to the airport. On the main route to the airport, there is an excess of
three overpasses and an excess of four bridges. All of the bridges transited were across roads.

6. Personnel Threat: Petty thefts and pick pocketing are prevalent. Foreigners are becoming
targets on a more frequent basis. The law enforcement community in Tbilisi calls it "the hunting
of foreigners." A total of forty-three crimes against foreigners have been committed to date. Of
those forty-three, only ten of the cases have been solved. According to Tbilisi police, four
hundred and fifty seven organized gangs were operating in Tbilisi in the past year. Although
protest against the lack of electricity occur on a regular basis and the protest have the capability to
become violent. Additional information on potential threats is contained in paragraph 8.2. Crime.

7. Physical Location: The airfield is located within the city limits of Tbilisi, sitting in a valley of
hills on all sides. The airport borders farmland and one major road that access the airport. There
are no vacant tall buildings in the immediate vicinity of the airport. The tall buildings that are
situated on or around the airfield is either occupied or in the process of being occupied by airport
support agencies. Although these facilities are not abandoned, they are not continuously occupied
and the potential for them to be used for surveillance activities is highly achievable. There is only
one facility that meets the aforementioned criteria adjacent the designated US aircraft parking
area. There are no power lines in the immediate vicinity of the airport. The airport complex
saturates the northern side of the airfield. The east, south, and west boundaries of the airfield is
heavy brush, ravines, hills, trenches, creeks and constructions sites. The vegetation is thick
around the entire exterior of the airfield, which could easily conceal a potential adversary.
Although vegetation is seasonal, the warmer months will increase the vegetation growth. There is
no agency on or around the airport responsible to maintain vegetation length. Generally, the
airport is ideal for any type of covert operation or standoff attack.

8. Additional Planning Considerations:

8.1. Safety and Security: A passport and visa are required. US citizens may receive a visa upon
arrival at Tbilisi Airport, the Port of Pot, and the Red Bridge crossing on Georgia's border with
Azerbaijan. The Am Embassy advises American citizens to avoid travel to the separatist-
controlled region of Abkhazia. There are reports of continued fighting and terrorist activity,
including attacks and kidnappings of international observers. These incidents have included
bombings and the mining of roads, which pose a serious threat to vehicular traffic. American
citizens are also advised to avoid travel to other areas of continuing security concern; specifically
the Pankisi Gorge north of Akhmeta and the northern mountainous areas of Georgia bordering
Chechnya, Dagestan and Svaneti. There have been instances of kidnappings for ransom purposes
in these regions. As a result of a threat posed by banditry and other criminal activities, American
citizens should carefully evaluate the implications for their security before considering travel to
South Ossetia and along the Georgian Military Highway north of the Gudauri ski resort.

8.2. Crime: Petty thefts and pick pocketing were previously the most common crimes, recently
foreigners in Georgia have also been victimized by muggings, home break ins and other violent
crimes. Most muggings have occurred on side streets near Tbilisi's city center. In all instances,
the mugging victims have first been knocked unconscious by blows to the head. Petty theft is
particularly a problem on the Tbilisi metro system and in mini-vans used for public transit. While
the security of overland travel in Georgia has improved, vehicular and rail traffic remains
vulnerable to robbery. Americans visiting or residing in Tbilisi should take the same precautions
they would in any major city where crime can be a problem. American citizens in Tbilisi are
advised to remain aware of their surroundings at all times, day or night; and to stay off dark or
unlit streets even when traveling in a group; to avoid carrying large sums of cash; and to be
particularly cautious of being singled out for victimization at establishments frequented by
foreigners.

8.3. Medical: Medical care in Georgia is limited. There is a severe shortage of basic medical
supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. Georgian doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment before rendering medical services.

8.4. Traffic Safety and Road Conditions: Vehicle traffic in Georgia moves along the right side of
the roadway. Speed limits range from 80 to 100 km/hr. on highways, and from 60 to 90km/hr. on
urban thoroughfares. Drivers are not permitted to make right turns on red at traffic lights. While
legislation mandating seat belt use has not been enacted, drivers and passengers are advised to
"Buckle Up" on Georgian roadways. Inter city travel in Georgia by bus and public minivan is
readily available, and improved train service links the capital to most large cities and towns. It is
also possible to hire private taxis for inter city travel. The state road police are responsible for
maintaining road safety in Georgia. Many local drivers do not operate their vehicles in
accordance with established driving regulations, motorists should exercise extreme caution when
driving, and pedestrians should be careful when crossing streets. The roads are generally in poor
condition and lack shoulder markings and centerlines. Traffic lights may not work due to power
outages and burned out bulbs. Undivided two lane roads connect most major cities, and motorists
attempting to pass other vehicles may encounter on coming high-speed traffic. Driving at night
can be especially dangerous. Travel on mountainous roads is treacherous in both rain and snow,
and heavy snowfalls may make some roads impassable. The following considerations should be
taken into account when planning to travel in Georgia: Safety of public transportation is fair;
urban road conditions and maintenance is poor; rural road conditions and maintenance is poor;
Availability of roadside assistance is poor.

9. Question concerning the contents of this survey should be directed to MSgt King at (609) 754-
5824 or 5754; DSN: 640-XXXX.

------- Original Signed --------

MICHAEL KING, MSgt, USAF
Superintendent, Force Protection
 TBILISI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA
AIRFIELD PAVEMENT SUMMARY
6 FEB 2001

SUMMARY

1. An airfield pavement evaluation was conducted 6 February, 2001 at Tbilisi

International Airport, Republic of Georgia in conjunction with a Tanker Airlift
Control Element (TALCE) airfield survey. The purpose of this evaluation was to
determine the strength of the airfield pavements for upcoming military exercises. The
airfield includes two runways, eight civilian taxiways, one large main apron, one
auxiliary apron, one military apron, and one military taxiway. A detailed drawing is
attached at the end of this report. Host nation airport officials are knowledgeable of
the pavement strength concept and had most of the necessary information available
during the site visit. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) tests were not performed on
the airfield due to reluctance of airport officials. The Moscow Institute calculates and
tracks all PCNs for Tbilisi. Based on discussions with the airport engineer and after
reviewing the data provided, all documented Pavement Classification Number (PCN)
strengths are very conservative.

2. The reported PCNs for the airfield are as follows:

Feature Published PCN*

RWY 31L/13R 29 R/A/X/T
RWY 31R/13L 28 R/B/X/T
TWY 1, 2 26 R/B/X/T
TWY 3 29 R/A/X/T
TWY 4 24 R/B/X/T
TWY 5, 6, 7 29 R/A/X/T
TWY 8 12 F/B/X/T
APN 1 (W), 2 27 R/B/X/T
APN 1 (E) 24 F/B/X/T
APN 3 12 F/B/X/T
APN 4 29 R/A/X/T
Military Area Not Provided
* Calculated by Moscow Institute, based on unknown mixture of Russian aircraft

The Moscow Institute could not be contacted to discuss details of calculations.

However, when using the raw data provided, PCNs based upon the USAF standard
were calculated much higher than the ones shown in the above table. Heavy aircraft
operate at this airport regularly with no obvious signs of structural damage. This
 airport will support all AMC aircraft for the purposes of the upcoming exercise.
Information on the military area was not available; however, it should not be
considered for AMC operations due to size restrictions.

3. Pavement conditions for all new surfaces (RWY 31L/13R, TWYs 5, 6, 7, & APN 4)
are very good. Joint seal in these areas is very good. All other areas are overlaid by
asphalt and vary in condition from good to fair. Reflective cracking is prevalent on
the main apron. However, no areas indicated stress from overloading. TWY 7
remains under construction and is expected to be complete by summer of 2001.

ANALYSIS

4. Detailed engineering drawings were unavailable for most of the airfield. Drawings of
the new areas mentioned above were unclear, but suggested that massive excavation
and backfill was part of the project to increase the strength rating of the subgrade.
Over this backfill, the profile of the new areas was 30 cm of PCC over 24 cm of
stabilized base over 19 cm of crushed stone. As mentioned before, these numbers,
combined with a subgrade strength rating of “A,” can be used to calculated a much
higher PCN based upon the USAF standard of a fully loaded C-17, weighing 580,000
lbs, and passing over 50,000 times.

5. This discrepancy can be explained by the method of PCN calculations. The Russian
government uses a mixture of Russian aircraft and an unknown number of passes to
generate PCNs for airfields throughout the area. This mixture of traffic represents a
greater stress on the pavement than the USAF standard and thus generates a PCN that
restricts the number of passes allowed for heavier traffic. This should be considered
when assessing the airfield for use by AMC traffic.