Tactical Flight Training Area
The biggest asset to training at SBAH is the 3,600‐square mile Tactical Flight Training Area
(TFTA), much of which falls outside the JLUS Project Area. The TFTA allows pilots to train
for low‐level flights, including terrain contour and nap of the earth flights, over different
types of terrain. Tactical training is conducted below 300 feet AGL, and other flight
operations are typically conducted between 500 feet and 1,200 feet AGL. The TFTA is
made up of several different training areas. These are:
Ninety‐Six Hills Training Area
Sombrero Butte Training Area
Newman Peak Training Area
Tortolita Training Area
Picacho Training Area
Sawtooth Training Area
Waterman Training Area
West Silverbell Training Area
Table Top Training Area
Vekol Training Area
Javelina Training Area
East Tac Training Area
The airspace within the TFTA is not restricted nor protected airspace exclusive to military
use. Pilots operating from SBAH using the TFTA must coordinate with local air traffic
controllers and aircraft that also use the airspace to ensure safe operations. The AZARNG
has identified various no fly zones within the TFTA where pilots should avoid flying over.
These no fly areas include ranches, neighborhoods, prisons, mines, designated wilderness
areas, airports / airfields, and other designated locations to minimize noise from
impacting human and animal activities and well‐being on the ground and protect pilot
safety. Figure 6 illustrates the TFTA, including the designated no fly areas.
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