fair wx strip u/s

[SU-GCM]

Hello

could someone please explain what is a fair weather strip and how would it affect operations at an airport ?

The below NOTAM has been issued for OPNH which we use as an alternate for OPKC/Karachi however some crews lately think that makes the airport not qualified as an alternate


I've googled it but without any results

OPKC-A0900/11
A) OPNH NAWABSHAH
B) 2011 DEC 14 04:30 C) 2011 DEC 31 23:59 EST
E) FAIR WEATHER STRIP (BOTH SIDES) U/S DUE HEAVY RAIN.


Thanks in advance

Best Regards
SU-GCM

[StopStart]

Pakistan ANO section (http://www.caapakistan.com.pk/downloads/ANO-004-DRAS-1.0.pdf)

Page 2, para D3.7

It refers to the cleared areas either side of the main runway which are ordinarily load bearing and can, in certain cases, be used as a landing/take off surface. If it's u/s stay on the tarmac!
:)

[SU-GCM]

Dear stopstart
Thanks alot
does that mean it cant be planned or used as an alternate ??

[Shaka Zulu]

Are you for real?
It's not the tarmac that is u/s is it???

[BOAC]

Check the user profile and weep.............

[SU-GCM]

@Shaka Zulu
I understand it's only the fair wx strip that is u/s ...

@BOAC Excuse me ?!

[clivewatson]

Sorry, but I also did't notice why anyone should weep. Perfectly reasonable question, unless asked to a know it all.

[Aqib Khan]

FWS should be free of obstructions compact and leveled surface 225' on either side of runway