Certain types of land uses attract birds and wildlife, such as open water
areas, standing water, and other natural areas. The location of Maxwell AFB
is not within a major flyway for migratory birds, but is in a suburban area
that has numerous bodies of water both on‐ and off‐base including the
Alabama River, timbered areas, and farmland, all which increase the risk for
BASH incidents. Figure 8 shows the FAA five‐statute mile radius around the
Maxwell AFB air operations area that has been studied as having a high risk
profile associated with aircraft collisions with birds and wildlife due to
aircraft flying at lower altitudes and slower speeds.
military to facilitate compatible development and the security of Gunter
Annex.
Gunter Annex Mission Footprint
The following areas describe the Gunter Annex mission footprint relative to
frequency interference, anti‐terrorism / force protection, and military
notification. There is one footprint to consider around Gunter Annex that
has a multi‐purpose.
Military Notification Area
Military Notification Area
The Military Notification Area is an area that has been established and
defined by the State of Alabama Military Land Use Planning Act. The City of
Montgomery and Montgomery County are required to notify
Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex of proposed adoptions and amendments of
zoning ordinances, comprehensive master plans, or land development
regulations that could impact any area or airspace within two miles of the
boundaries of Gunter Annex prior to a decision or approval as illustrated on
Figure 9.
This area has a dual purpose in that it is used for military notification, but for
the purposes of this JLUS this is also the anti‐terrorism / force protection
and frequency interference area. Recommendations include enhanced
communication and coordination and vigilance upon the community and
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