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Airport Ident: MHSC
Airport Name: CORONEL ENRIQUE SOTO CANO AB, Honduras
Location: Comayagua
Latitude: N1422.9     Longitude: W08737.3
Field Elevation: 2061'    Variation: E1° as of 01/06
Time Zone: UTC-6
Daylight Savings: N/A
Customs: Airport Of Entry

DISTANCE from:
KTEB to MHSC = 1740 nm
KMIA to MHSC = 800 nm
KORD to MHSC = 1657 nm
KDAL to MHSC = 1218 nm
KSEA to MHSC = 2630 nm
KLAX to MHSC = 2041 nm
AIRPORT TYPE:
Active military airports controlled and operated by military authorities primarily for use by military aircraft, although civil aircraft may have landing privileges and/or contract rights. Minimum facilities are available which include: control tower (or some similar control system, such as a Flight Service Station which issues clearances and advisories when there is no tower or the tower is not in operation), lighting (may be flare pots, etc.), petrol, oils and lubricants (POL), and facilities for organizational maintenance or better.
Rotating Beacon: YES
RUNWAY INFORMATION:
Runway Ident: 35 /17
Runway Length: 8008
Runway Width: 148
Runway Surface: ASPHALT, ASPHALTIC CONCRETE, TAR MACADAM, OR BITUMEN BOUND MACADAM (INCLUDING ANY OF THESE SURFACE TYPES WITH CONCRETE ENDS).
Runway PCN Rating: 068RBWT - Rigid, Subgrade-MEDIUM, Tire Pressure-HIGH NO LIMIT
Runway PCN Evaluation Method: Technical Evaluation.
Runway Open: YES
Runway 35 Information
Runway True Heading: 350°
Takeoff Distance Available: 8593
Landing Distance Available: 8008
Runway Latitude: N1422.3
Runway Longitude: W08737.1
Runway Elevation: 2043'
Runway Slope: .2°
Runway TDZE: 2054'
Runway Lighting: SF, HIRL, SSALR, PAPI
Runway 17 Information
Runway True Heading: 170°
Takeoff Distance Available: 9008
Landing Distance Available: 8008
Runway Latitude: N1423.6
Runway Longitude: W08737.4
Runway Elevation: 2061'
Runway Slope: -.2°
Runway TDZE: 2061
Runway Lighting: SF, HIRL, SSALR, PAPI

ARRESTING DEVICES
35 - Located 6708 feet before the opposite end of Runway 35
Device Type: HOOK CABLE - UNSPECIFIED TYPE OF TAIL HOOK ENGAGEMENT
17 - Located 1300 feet before the opposite end of Runway 17
Device Type: HOOK CABLE - UNSPECIFIED TYPE OF TAIL HOOK ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
AIRPORT ADVISORY SERVICE - VFR ADVSY SVC
125.8 285.0
AREA CONTROL CENTER - CENAMER ACC
89.1 65.77 126.9 123.9 124.1
APPROACH CONTROL - APP
125.8 285.0
GROUND CONTROL - GND
121.9
MISCELLANEOUS - SKYWATCH AFFS
42.5 135.6 265.0 11410 K 8120 K
OPERATIONS - WARRIOR OPS
51.5 70.3 303.0
PILOT TO METRO SERVICE - PMSV METRO (Full svc avbl 1200-2359Z.)
340.6
COMMAND POST - COMD POST ((DUSTY OPS))
331.3
PILOT TO DISPATCHER - PTD
135.5 227.1
RADIO - TEGUCIGALPA RDO
126.7
TOWER - TWR
118.9 264.4
COMMUNICATION REMARKS
APPROACH CONTROL - GCA - All inbd tfc ctc GCA prior to 25 NM out.
PILOT TO METRO SERVICE - Acft must make ctc prior to descent into Palmerola Valley.
RADIO - (FIS)
OPERATING HOURS
PILOT TO METRO SERVICE - Full svc avbl 1200-2359Z.
COMMAND POST - (DUSTY OPS)
INSTRUMENT APPROACHES
RNAV (GPS) RW17
RNAV (GPS) RW35
VOR RW17
VOR RW35
TACAN RW17
TACAN RW35
APPROACH MINIMUMS
RNAV (GPS) RW17 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2480' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category D: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category E: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)

RNAV (GPS) RW17 LNAV Approach Minimums
Category A: 2460' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2460' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2460' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category D: 2460' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2460' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)

RNAV (GPS) RW17 S-PAR Approach Minimums
Category A: 2311' MSL and 0.75 MILE(s)
Category B: 2311' MSL and 0.75 MILE(s)
Category C: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category E: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)

RNAV (GPS) RW35 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2480' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category D: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category E: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)

RNAV (GPS) RW35 LNAV Approach Minimums
Category A: 2400' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2400' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2400' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2400' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2400' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)

RNAV (GPS) RW35 S-PAR Approach Minimums
Category A: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category E: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)

VOR RW17 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 3240' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category B: 3240' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category C: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category D: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category E: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)

VOR RW17 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category D: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category E: 2640' MSL and 2 MILE(s)

VOR RW17 S-17 Approach Minimums
Category A: 3240' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category B: 3240' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category C: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category D: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category E: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)

VOR RW17 S-17+ Approach Minimums
Category A: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category D: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category E: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)

VOR RW17 S-PAR Approach Minimums
Category A: 2311' MSL and 0.75 MILE(s)
Category B: 2311' MSL and 0.75 MILE(s)
Category C: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category E: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)

VOR RW35 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2740' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category D: 2740' MSL and 2.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2740' MSL and 2.5 MILE(s)

VOR RW35 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2480' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category D: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category E: 2640' MSL and 2 MILE(s)

VOR RW35 S-35 Approach Minimums
Category A: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2740' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category D: 2740' MSL and 2.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2740' MSL and 2.5 MILE(s)

VOR RW35 S-35+ Approach Minimums
Category A: 2460' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2460' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2460' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category D: 2460' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2460' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)

VOR RW35 S-PAR Approach Minimums
Category A: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category E: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)

TACAN RW17 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 3240' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category B: 3240' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category C: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category D: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category E: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)

TACAN RW17 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category D: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category E: 2640' MSL and 2 MILE(s)

TACAN RW17 S-17 Approach Minimums
Category A: 3240' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category B: 3240' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category C: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category D: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)
Category E: 3240' MSL and 3 MILE(s)

TACAN RW17 S-17+ Approach Minimums
Category A: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category D: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category E: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)

TACAN RW17 S-PAR Approach Minimums
Category A: 2311' MSL and 0.75 MILE(s)
Category B: 2311' MSL and 0.75 MILE(s)
Category C: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category E: 2311' MSL and 1 MILE(s)

TACAN RW35 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2740' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category D: 2740' MSL and 2.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2740' MSL and 2.5 MILE(s)

TACAN RW35 CIRCL Approach Minimums
Category A: 2480' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2520' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2520' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)
Category D: 2620' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category E: 2640' MSL and 2 MILE(s)

TACAN RW35 S-35 Approach Minimums
Category A: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2740' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2740' MSL and 2 MILE(s)
Category D: 2740' MSL and 2.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2740' MSL and 2.5 MILE(s)

TACAN RW35 S-35+ Approach Minimums
Category A: 2460' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2460' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2460' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category D: 2460' MSL and 1.25 MILE(s)
Category E: 2460' MSL and 1.5 MILE(s)

TACAN RW35 S-PAR Approach Minimums
Category A: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category B: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category C: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category D: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)
Category E: 2304' MSL and 1 MILE(s)

APPROACH REMARKS
RNAV (GPS) RW17 - CIRCLING - NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
RNAV (GPS) RW17 - S-PAR 17 - GS 3.0
RNAV (GPS) RW35 - CIRCLING** - **Night Circling not authorized. Circli ng not authorized E of Rwy 17-35.
RNAV (GPS) RW35 - S-PAR 35 - GS 3.0
VOR RW17 - CIRCLING** - **NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLI NG NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
VOR RW17 - CIRCLING+** - SEE MAIN REMARKS.
VOR RW17 - S-17+ - +DME MINIMUMS.
VOR RW17 - S-PAR 17 - GS 3.0
VOR RW35 - CIRCLING* - *NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
VOR RW35 - CIRCLING+* - +DME MINIMUMS. *NIGHT CIRCLING N/A. CIR CLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
VOR RW35 - S-35+ - +DME MINIMUMS.
VOR RW35 - S-PAR 35+*** - +DME MINIMUMS. SEE MAIN REMARKS.
TACAN RW17 - CIRCLING** - **NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLI NG NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
TACAN RW17 - CIRCLING+** - SEE MAIN REMARKS.
TACAN RW17 - S-17+ - +DME MINIMUMS.
TACAN RW17 - S-PAR 17 - GS 3.0
TACAN RW35 - CIRCLING* - *NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
TACAN RW35 - CIRCLING+* - +DME MINIMUMS. *NIGHT CIRCLING N/A. CIR CLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17-35.
TACAN RW35 - S-35+ - +DME MINIMUMS.
TACAN RW35 - S-PAR 35+*** - +DME MINIMUMS. SEE MAIN REMARKS.
AIRPORT NAVAIDS
ESC - SOTO CANO (VORTAC) - ON FIELD
STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE INFORMATION (SIDs)
LAMES2 LA MESA2
LEPAX2
TERMINAL AREA REMARKS
LAMES2 LA MESA2 NOTES: 1. Strict adherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain in all quadrants. 2. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted area status with ATC. Restricted areas: MHD5, MHR5, MHD11. DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION: TAKE-OFF RWY 35: Climb via ESC R-338, cross ESC 40 DME at or above 9000, then turn right intercept LMS R-171 to LMS VOR/DME. TAKE-O FF RWY 17: Cross EOR at or above 30 AGL/2067 MSL Climb via ESC R-176 to 8 DME, t urn left to intercept ESC R-136 direct ESC VORTAC, cross at or above 8000. Depar t VORTAC via R-338, cross ESC 40 DME at or above 9000, turn right intercept LMS R-171 to LMS VOR/DME.

LEPAX2 NOTES: 1. Strict adherence to course alignment is imperative due to steep terrai n in all quadrants. 2. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricte d area status with ATC. Restricted Areas: MHD 5, MHD 11, MHR 5. DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION: TAKE-OFF RWY 17: Turn right track 195 to intercep t the ESC R-184 to LEPAX INT. Cross LEPAX INT at or above 9000. TAKE-OFF RWY 3 5: Climb via R-348 to 10 DME, turn right to intercept the ESC R-021 direct ESC V ORTAC, cross at or above 9000. Depart ESC VORTAC viaR-184 to LEPAX INT.

RNAV (GPS) RW17 CAUTION: Portions of holding patterns overlap uncontrolled airspace. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted area status with ATC. Strict adherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain in all q uadrants. VGSI and descent angles not coincident. Holding at DEBIT requires ATC approval. Max holding 265 KIAS. VDA from ZARDO to RW17: 3.24 Deg/TCH 46. MISSED APPROACH: **Climb to 8300 via 168 course to DOWNR WPT and hold.

RNAV (GPS) RW35 CAUTION: RWY 35 vectors to PAR final require very high descent rates due to esta blished minimum vectoring altitude. Portions of holding patterns overlap uncontr olled airspace. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted area status with ATC. Strict ahherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain in all q uadrants. Max holding 265 KIAS. VDA from DOWNR to RW35: 3.06 Deg/TCH 54. MISSED APPROACH: *Climb to 8400 via 348 course to DEBIT WPT and hold. Climb in holding pattern authorized.

VOR RW17 RADAR OR DME REQUIRED. CAUTION: Portions of holding patterns overlap uncontrolled airspace. NOTE: 1. Strict adherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain all quadrants. 2. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted ar ea status with ATC. VGSI and descent angles not coincident. +DME MINS. **NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17 -35. Max holding 265 KIAS. VDA from FAF to RW17: 3.67 Deg/TCH 46. MISSED APPROACH: *Climb to 8300 on ESC VORTAC R-171 to 20 DME and hold.

VOR RW35 RADAR OR DME REQUIRED. CAUTION: Portions of holding patterns overlap uncontrolled airspace. NOTE: 1. Strict adherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain all quadrants. 2. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted ar ea status with ATC. VGSI and descent angles not coincident. +***CAUTION: Rwy 35 vectors to PAR final require very high descent rates due to established MVA. GS 3.0 Max holding 265 KIAS. VDA from FAF to RW35: 3.40 Deg/TCH 54. MISSED APPROACH: **Climb to 8000 on ESC VORTAC R-347 to 20 DME and hold.

TACAN RW17 RADAR OR DME REQUIRED. CAUTION: Portions of holding patterns overlap uncontrolled airspace. NOTE: 1. Strict adherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain all quadrants. 2. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted ar ea status with ATC. VGSI and descent angles not coincident. +DME MINS. **NIGHT CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED E OF RWY 17 -35. Max holding 265 KIAS. VDA from FAF to RW17: 3.67 Deg/TCH 46. MISSED APPROACH: *Climb to 8300 on ESC VORTAC R-171 to 20 DME and hold.

TACAN RW35 RADAR OR DME REQUIRED. CAUTION: Portions of holding patterns overlap uncontrolled airspace. NOTE: 1. Strict adherence to course guidance is imperative due to steep terrain all quadrants. 2. Prior to procedure use all aircraft must verify restricted ar ea status with ATC. VGSI and descent angles not coincident. +***CAUTION: Rwy 35 vectors to PAR final require very high descent rates due to established MVA. GS 3.0 Max holding 265 KIAS. VDA from FAF to RW35: 3.40 Deg/TCH 54. MISSED APPROACH: **Climb to 8000 on ESC VORTAC R-347 to 20 DME and hold.

CLIMB/DECENT RATE INFORMATION
RWY 17 (LAMES2 LA MESA2) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 420'/min TO 7600'
RWY 35 (LAMES2 LA MESA2) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 260'/min TO 6400'
RWY 17 (LEPAX2) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 330'/min TO 6100'
RWY 17 (LEPAX2) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 410'/min TO 9000'
RWY 35 (LEPAX2) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 430'/min TO 8100'
RWY 17 (RNAV (GPS) RW17) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 240'/min TO 6600' (**CAUTION: Missed Approach Minimum Climb Rate to 6600. Controlling obst)
RWY 17 (RNAV (GPS) RW17) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 300'/min TO 8300' (*CAUTION: Missed Approach Minimum Climb Rate to 8300.)
RWY 35 (RNAV (GPS) RW35) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 270'/min TO 4900' (*CAUTION: Missed Approach Minimum Climb Rate to 4900. Controlling obsta)
RWY 17 (VOR RW17) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 290'/min TO 8300' (Caution: Missed approach Minimum Climb Rate to 8300)
RWY 17 (VOR RW17) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 220'/min TO 6600' (Caution: Missed approach Minimum Climb Rate to 6600 Controlling obstacl)
RWY 35 (VOR RW35) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 260'/min TO 8000' (**CAUTION: Missed Approach Min Climb Rate to 8000.)
RWY 35 (VOR RW35) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 250'/min TO 5000' (**CAUTION: Missed approach Minimum Climb Rate to 5000. controlling Ob)
RWY 17 (TACAN RW17) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 290'/min TO 8300' (Caution: Missed approach minimum climb rate to 8300)
RWY 17 (TACAN RW17) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 220'/min TO 6600' (Caution: Missed approach minimum climb rate to 6600. Controlling obsta)
RWY 35 (TACAN RW35) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 260'/min TO 8000' (**CAUTION: Missed Approach Min Climb Rate to 8000. Controlling Obstacle)
RWY 35 (TACAN RW35) REQUIRES A CLIMB RATE (AT 60 KNOTS) OF 250'/min TO 5000' (**Caution: Missed approach minimum climb rate to 5000. Controlling ob)
AIRPORT REMARKS
IFR TAKE-OFF MINIMUMS AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES: Rwy 17: Minimum climb of 330 ft/NM outbound ESC R-176 to 6100. Rwy 35: Minimum climb of 260 ft/NM outbound ESCR-338 to 6400.

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