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

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