MCA 5 : Vertical Obstruction Military Compatibility Area ( Figure 13 )
The Vertical Obstruction MCA serves to protect important flight areas for aircraft that operate out of Maxwell AFB . Within this MCA , strategies address height restrictions to avoid vertical obstructions . The Vertical Obstruction MCA at Maxwell AFB is depicted on Figure 13 . There are 11 subzones with varying height guidance that comprise this MCA .
Vertical Obstruction Awareness Area ( Figure 14 )
The Vertical Obstruction Awareness Area ( VOAA ) is designed to provide awareness of the complexity of the airspace above both Maxwell AFB and Montgomery Regional Airport ( MGM ). The VOAA identifies the most constrained , moderately constrained , and minimally constrained areas relative to the assessment of vertical obstructions . This area is where the imaginary surfaces of MGM overlap with the imaginary surfaces of Maxwell AFB , and thus , there is a complex constraint in this area . Consideration for both slopes and height limitations should be incorporated into planning discussions and documents where appropriate . The criteria are categorized by the following :
• Most constrained encompasses the area where structures should not exceed 150 feet .
• Moderately constrained covers the area that should not exceed the range between 150 feet and 500 feet .
• Minimally constrained covers the area where structures should not exceed 500 feet .
These are illustrated on Figure 14 . It should be noted that there are slopes that should also be complied with and factored into discussions and planning within these areas depending on location of proposed site . As the location is nearer to the runway , the slopes are more restrictive .
Recommendations for the VOAA include enhan coordination and potentially strict regulations f area .
MCA 6 : Gunter Annex Military Com ( Figure 15 )
The Gunter Annex MCA is designed to capture t established by state law pursuant to Alabama C through 11‐106.5 as illustrated on Figure 15 . Th protect the area around Gunter Annex related t protection concerns , frequency interference co proposed development within a two‐mile radiu Recommendations that apply to this area includ communication and coordination .
Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex Military Overlay District ( Figure 16 )
The Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex Military Compa ( MCOD ) is the consolidated military compatibili on Figure 16 , covers the majority of northweste portions of the surrounding counties . Land use coordinated with Maxwell AFB on a case‐by‐cas restricted due to a more stringent regulation .
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