OPTIONS
There are several options.It is usually an advantage to land on the southerly RWY.Plan to be at the published initial approach point to the northeast at a sensible speed, maybe 180knots for a DC8.Follow the profile, its not too steep etc and will get you onto the LOC with a GS intecept shortly after.Use raw data to back up at all times.The clearance from tower is not very helpfull, just follow published procedures.The runway is nice and long.
Departure, again its better to use 17, it will take you over the lake.It is best to just get airborne and fly over the lake until you reach a safe altitude above MSA on a slight right turn heading around 190 I seem to recall then you can turn in any direction safely.There are no published SIDs that I remember.There is a lot of terrain there in most directions except over the lake.I canr give you much info on the town, it was in lockdown every night from 9pm when I was staying there, it was no fun at all......cheers, Pete.