‘Appendix 1
CONTENTS OF THE AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)
PART 1 – GENERAL (GEN)
When the AIP is produced as one volume, the preface, record of AIP Amendments, record of AIP Supplements, checklist of AIP pages and list of current hand amendments shall appear only in Part 1 – GEN, and the annotation ‘not applicable” shall be entered against each of those subsections in Parts 2 and 3.
If an AIP is produced and made available in more than one volume with each having a separate amendment and supplement service, a separate preface, record of AIP Amendments, record of AIP Supplements, checklist of AIP pages and list of current hand amendments shall be included in each volume.
GEN 0.1 Preface
Brief description of the AIP, including:
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name of the publishing organisation;
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applicable ICAO documents;
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publication media (i.e. printed, online or other electronic media);
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the AIP structure and established regular amendment interval;
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copyright policy, if applicable;
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service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions.
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GEN 0.2 Record of AIP Amendments
A record of AIP Amendments and AIRAC AIP Amendments (published in accordance with the AIRAC system) containing:
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date inserted (for the AIRAC AIP Amendments, effective date);
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initials of officer who inserted the amendment.
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GEN 0.3 Record of AIP Supplements
A record of issued AIP Supplements containing:
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AIP section(s) affected;
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GEN 0.4 Checklist of AIP pages
A checklist of AIP pages containing:
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page number/chart title;
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publication or effective date (day, month by name and year) of the aeronautical information.
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GEN 0.5 List of hand amendments to the AIP
A list of current hand amendments to the AIP containing:
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AIP Amendment number by which a hand amendment was introduced.
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GEN 0.6 Table of contents to Part 1
A list of sections and subsections contained in Part 1 – General (GEN).
GEN 1. NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
GEN 1.1 Designated authorities
The addresses of designated authorities concerned with the facilitation of international air navigation (civil aviation, meteorology, customs, immigration, health, en-route and aerodrome/heliport charges, agricultural quarantine and aircraft accident investigation) containing, for each authority:
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name of the authority;
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aeronautical fixed service (AFS) address; and
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website address, if available.
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GEN 1.2 Entry, transit and departure of aircraft
Regulations and requirements for advance notification and applications for permission concerning entry, transit and departure of aircraft on international flights.
GEN 1.3 Entry, transit and departure of passengers and crew
Regulations (including customs, immigration and quarantine, and requirements for advance notification and applications for permission) concerning entry, transit and departure of non-immigrant passengers and crew.
GEN 1.4 Entry, transit and departure of cargo
Regulations (including customs, and requirements for advance notification and applications for permission) concerning entry, transit and departure of cargo.
GEN 1.5 Aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents
Brief description of aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents, including:
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instruments, equipment (including aircraft communication, navigation and surveillance equipment) and flight documents to be carried on aircraft, including any special requirement in addition to the provisions specified in Subpart D of Annex IV (Part-CAT) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012; and
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emergency locator transmitter (ELT), signalling devices and life-saving equipment as presented in point CAT.IDE.A.280 of Annex IV (Part-CAT) and point NCC.IDE.A.215 of Annex VI (Part-NCC) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, where so determined by regional air navigation meetings, for flights over designated land areas.
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GEN 1.6 Summary of national regulations and International agreements/conventions
A list of titles and references and, where applicable, summaries of national regulations affecting air navigation, together with a list of international agreements/conventions ratified by Member State.
GEN 1.7 Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures
A list of significant differences between national regulations and practices of the Member State and related ICAO provisions, including:
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provision affected (Annex and edition number, paragraph); and
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difference in full text.
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All significant differences shall be listed under this subsection. All Annexes shall be listed in numerical order even if there is no difference to an ICAO Annex, in which case a NIL notification shall be provided. National differences or the degree of non-application of the regional supplementary procedures (SUPPs) shall be notified immediately following the Annex to which the supplementary procedure relates.
GEN 2. TABLES AND CODES
GEN 2.1 Measuring system, aircraft markings, holidays
GEN 2.1.1 Units of measurement
Description of units of measurement used including table of units of measurement.
GEN 2.1.2 Temporal reference system
Description of the temporal reference system (calendar and time system) employed, together with an indication of whether or not daylight saving hours are employed and how the temporal reference system is presented throughout the AIP.
GEN 2.1.3 Horizontal reference system
Brief description of the horizontal (geodetic) reference system used, including:
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name/designation of the reference system;
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identification and parameters of the projection;
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identification of the ellipsoid used;
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identification of the datum used;
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area(s) of application; and
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an explanation, if applicable, of the asterisk used to identify those coordinates that do not meet ICAO Annex 11 and 14 accuracy requirements.
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GEN 2.1.4 Vertical reference system
Brief description of the vertical reference system used, including:
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name/designation of the reference system;
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description of the geoid model used including the parameters required for height transformation between the model used and EGM-96;
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an explanation, if applicable, of the asterisk used to identify those elevations/geoid undulations that do not meet ICAO Annex 14 accuracy requirements.
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GEN 2.1.5 Aircraft nationality and registration marks
Indication of aircraft nationality and registration marks adopted by the Member State.
GEN 2.1.6 Public holidays
A list of public holidays with an indication of services being affected.
GEN 2.2 Abbreviations used in AIS publications
A list of alphabetically arranged abbreviations and their respective significations used by the Member State in its AIP and in the distribution of aeronautical data and aeronautical information with appropriate annotation for those national abbreviations that are different from those contained in ICAO Document 8400 ‘Procedures for Air Navigation Services – ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (PANS-ABC)’.
GEN 2.3 Chart symbols
A list of chart symbols arranged according to the chart series where symbols are applied.
GEN 2.4 Location indicators
A list of alphabetically arranged ICAO location indicators assigned to the locations of aeronautical fixed stations to be used for encoding and decoding purposes. An annotation to locations not connected to the aeronautical fixed service (AFS) shall be provided.
GEN 2.5 List of radio navigation aids
A list of radio navigation aids arranged alphabetically, containing:
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indication whether the aid serves en-route (E), aerodrome (A) or dual (AE) purposes.
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GEN 2.6 Conversion of units of measurement
Tables for conversion or, alternatively, conversion formulae between:
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nautical miles and kilometres and vice versa;
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feet and metres and vice versa;
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decimal minutes of arc and seconds of arc and vice versa;
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other conversions as appropriate.
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GEN 2.7 Sunrise/sunset
Information on the time of sunrise and sunset including a brief description of criteria used for determination of the times given and either a simple formulae or table from which times may be calculated for any location within its territory/area of responsibility, or an alphabetical list of locations for which the times are given in a table with a reference to the related page in the table and the sunrise/sunset tables for the selected stations/locations, including:
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ICAO location indicator;
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geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes;
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date(s) for which times are given;
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time for the beginning of morning civil twilight;
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time for the end of evening civil twilight.
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GEN 3. SERVICES
GEN 3.1 Aeronautical information services
GEN 3.1.1 Responsible service
Description of the aeronautical information service (AIS) provided and its major components, including:
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website address, if available;
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences, if any, are listed.
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GEN 3.1.2 Area of responsibility
The area of responsibility for the AIS.
GEN 3.1.3 Aeronautical publications
Description of the elements of the aeronautical information products, including:
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AIP and related amendment service;
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NOTAM and pre-flight information bulletins (PIB);
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checklists and lists of valid NOTAM;
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how they may be obtained.
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When an AIC is used to promulgate publication prices, that shall be indicated in this section of the AIP.
GEN 3.1.4 AIRAC system
Brief description of the AIRAC system provided including a table of present and near future AIRAC dates.
GEN 3.1.5 Pre-flight information service at aerodromes/heliports
A list of aerodromes/heliports at which pre-flight information is routinely available, including an indication of relevant:
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elements of the aeronautical information products held;
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general area of coverage of such data.
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GEN 3.1.6 Digital data sets
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Description of the available data sets, including:
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data subjects included;
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if applicable, limitations related to its usage.
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Contact details of how data sets may be obtained, containing:
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name of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
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street address and email address of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
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telefax number of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
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contact telephone number of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
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hours of service (time period including time zone when contact can be made);
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online information that can be used to contact the individual, service or organisation; and
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supplemental information, if necessary, on how and when to contact the individual, service or organisation.
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GEN 3.2 Aeronautical charts
GEN 3.2.1 Responsible service(s)
Description of service(s) responsible for the production of aeronautical charts, including:
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website address, if available; and
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences from ICAO, if any, are listed.
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GEN 3.2.2 Maintenance of charts
Brief description of how aeronautical charts are revised and amended.
GEN 3.2.3 Purchase arrangements
Details of how charts may be obtained, containing:
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service/sales agency(ies);
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website address, if available.
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GEN 3.2.4 Aeronautical chart series available
A list of aeronautical chart series available followed by a general description of each series and an indication of the intended use.
GEN 3.2.5 List of aeronautical charts available
A list of aeronautical charts available, including:
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name and/or number of each chart or each sheet in a series;
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date of latest revision.
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GEN 3.2.6 Index to the World Aeronautical Chart (WAC) – ICAO 1:1 000 000
An index chart showing coverage and sheet layout for the WAC 1:1 000 000 produced by a Member State. If an Aeronautical Chart – ICAO 1:500 000 is produced instead of WAC 1:1 000 000, index charts shall be used to indicate coverage and sheet layout for the Aeronautical Chart – ICAO 1:500 000.
GEN 3.2.7 Topographical charts
Details of how topographical charts may be obtained, containing:
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name of service/agency(ies);
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website address, if available.
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GEN 3.2.8 Corrections to charts not contained in the AIP
A list of corrections to aeronautical charts not contained in the AIP, or an indication where such information can be obtained.
GEN 3.3 Air traffic services (ATS)
GEN 3.3.1 Responsible service
Description of the air traffic service and its major components, including:
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website address, if available;
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences from ICAO, if any, are listed;
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an indication if service is not available for 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
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GEN 3.3.2 Area of responsibility
Brief description of area of responsibility for which ATS are provided.
GEN 3.3.3 Types of services
Brief description of main types of air traffic services provided.
GEN 3.3.4 Coordination between the operator and ATS
General conditions under which coordination between the operator and air traffic services is affected.
GEN 3.3.5 Minimum flight altitude
The criteria used to determine minimum flight altitudes.
GEN 3.3.6 ATS units address list
A list of ATS units and their addresses arranged alphabetically, containing:
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website address, if available.
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GEN 3.4 Communication services
GEN 3.4.1 Responsible service
Description of the service responsible for the provision of telecommunication and navigation facilities, including:
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website address, if available;
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences from ICAO, if any, are listed;
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an indication if service is not available for 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
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GEN 3.4.2 Area of responsibility
Brief description of area of responsibility for which telecommunication service is provided.
GEN 3.4.3 Types of service
Brief description of the main types of service and facilities provided, including:
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radio navigation services;
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voice and/or data link services;
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an indication of where detailed information can be obtained.
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GEN 3.4.4 Requirements and conditions
Brief description concerning the requirements and conditions under which the communication service is available.
GEN 3.4.5 Miscellaneous
Any additional information (e.g. selected radio broadcasting stations, telecommunications diagram).
GEN 3.5 Meteorological services
GEN 3.5.1 Responsible service
Brief description of the meteorological service responsible for the provision of meteorological information, including:
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website address, if available;
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences, if any, are listed;
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an indication if service is not available for 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
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GEN 3.5.2 Area of responsibility
Brief description of area and/or air routes for which meteorological service is provided.
GEN 3.5.3 Meteorological observations and reports
Detailed description of the meteorological observations and reports provided for international air navigation, including:
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name of the station and the ICAO location indicator;
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type and frequency of observation including an indication of automatic observing equipment;
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types of meteorological reports and availability of a TREND forecast;
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specific type of observation system and number of observation sites used to observe and report surface wind, visibility, runway visual range, cloud base, temperature and, where applicable, wind shear (e.g. anemometer at intersection of runways, transmissometers next to touchdown zone, etc.);
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indication of aeronautical climatological information available.
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GEN 3.5.4 Types of services
Brief description of the main types of service provided, including details of briefing, consultation, display of meteorological information, flight documentation available for operators and flight crew members, and of the methods and means used for supplying the meteorological information.
GEN 3.5.5 Notification required from operators
Minimum amount of advance notice required by the meteorological service provider from operators in respect of briefing, consultation and flight documentation and other meteorological information they require or change.
GEN 3.5.6 Aircraft reports
As necessary, requirements of the meteorological service provider for the making and transmission of aircraft reports.
GEN 3.5.7 VOLMET service
Description of VOLMET and/or D-VOLMET service, including:
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name of transmitting station;
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call sign or identification and abbreviation for the radio communication emission;
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frequency or frequencies used for broadcast;
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list of aerodromes/heliports for which reports and/or forecasts are included; and
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reports, forecasts and SIGMET information included and remarks.
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GEN 3.5.8 SIGMET and AIRMET service
Description of the meteorological watch provided within flight information regions or control areas for which air traffic services are provided, including a list of the meteorological watch offices with:
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name of the meteorological watch office, ICAO location indicator;
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flight information region(s) or control area(s) served;
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SIGMET validity periods;
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specific procedures applied to SIGMET information (e.g. for volcanic ash and tropical cyclones);
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procedures applied to AIRMET information (in accordance with relevant regional air navigation agreements);
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the ATS unit(s) provided with SIGMET and AIRMET information;
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additional information, such as any limitation of service, etc.
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GEN 3.5.9 Other automated meteorological services
Description of available automated services for the provision of meteorological information (e.g. automated pre-flight information service accessible by telephone and/or computer modem) including:
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information available;
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areas, routes and aerodromes covered;
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telephone and telefax number(s), email address, and, if available, website address.
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GEN 3.6 Search and rescue (SAR)
GEN 3.6.1 Responsible service(s)
Brief description of service(s) responsible for the provision of search and rescue (SAR), including:
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website address, if available; and
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences from ICAO, if any, are listed.
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GEN 3.6.2 Area of responsibility
Brief description of area of responsibility within which SAR services are provided.
GEN 3.6.3 Types of service
Brief description and geographical portrayal, where appropriate, of the type of service and facilities provided including indications where SAR aerial coverage is dependent upon significant deployment of aircraft.
GEN 3.6.4 SAR agreements
Brief description of SAR agreements in force, including provisions for facilitating entry and departure of other Member States’ aircraft for search, rescue, salvage, repair or salvage in connection with lost or damaged aircraft, either with airborne notification only or after flight plan notification.
GEN 3.6.5 Conditions of availability
Brief description of provisions for SAR, including the general conditions under which the service and facilities are available for international use, including an indication of whether a facility available for SAR is specialised in SAR techniques and functions, or is specially used for other purposes but adapted for SAR purposes by training and equipment, or is only occasionally available and has no particular training or preparation for SAR work.
GEN 3.6.6 Procedures and signals used
Brief description of the procedures and signals used by rescue aircraft and a table showing the signals to be used by survivors.
GEN 4. CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES (ANS)
Reference may be made to where details of actual charges may be found, if not itemised in this chapter.
GEN 4.1 Aerodrome/heliport charges
Brief description of type of charges which may be applicable at aerodromes/heliports available for international use, including:
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parking, hangarage and long-term storage of aircraft;
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other (customs, health, immigration, etc.);
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exemptions/reductions; and
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GEN 4.2 Air navigation services charges
Brief description of charges that may be applicable to ANS provided for international use, including:
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cost basis for ANS and exemptions/reductions;
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PART 2 – EN-ROUTE (ENR)
If an AIP is produced and made available in more than one volume with each having a separate amendment and supplement service, a separate preface, record of AIP Amendments, record of AIP Supplements, checklist of AIP pages and list of current hand amendments shall be included in each volume. In the case of an AIP being published as one volume, the annotation ‘not applicable’ shall be entered against each of the above subsections.
ENR 0.6 Table of contents to Part 2
A list of sections and subsections contained in Part 2 – En-route.
ENR 1. GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
ENR 1.1 General rules
The general rules shall be published as applied within the Member State.
ENR 1.2 Visual flight rules
The visual flight rules shall be published as applied within the Member State.
ENR 1.3 Instrument flight rules
The instrument flight rules shall be published as applied within the Member State.
ENR 1.3.1 Rules applicable to all IFR flights
ENR 1.3.2 Rules applicable to IFR flights within controlled airspace
ENR 1.3.3 Rules applicable to IFR flights outside controlled airspace
ENR 1.3.4 Free route airspace (FRA) general procedures
Procedures related to the free route airspace, including explanation and definitions of applied FRA relevant points. In case of cross-border FRA implementation, the involved FIRs/UIRs or CTAs/UTAs shall be indicated in point ENR 1.3.
ENR 1.4 ATS airspace classification and description
ENR 1.4.1 ATS airspace classification
The description of ATS airspace classes in the form of the ATS airspace classification table in Appendix 4 to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, appropriately annotated to indicate those airspace classes not used by the Member State.
ENR 1.4.2 ATS airspace description
Other ATS airspace descriptions, as applicable, including general textual descriptions.
ENR 1.5 Holding, approach and departure procedures
ENR 1.5.1 General
The requirement is for a statement concerning the criteria on which holding, approach and departure procedures are established.
ENR 1.5.2 Arriving flights
Procedures (conventional or area navigation or both) for arriving flights which are common to flights into or within the same type of airspace shall be presented. If different procedures apply within a terminal airspace, a note to this effect shall be given together with a reference to where the specific procedures can be found.
ENR 1.5.3 Departing flights
Procedures (conventional or area navigation or both) for departing flights which are common to flights departing from any aerodrome/heliport shall be presented.
ENR 1.5.4 Other relevant information and procedures
Brief description of additional information, e.g. entry procedures, final approach alignment, holding procedures and patterns.
ENR 1.6 ATS surveillance services and procedures
ENR 1.6.1 Primary radar
Description of primary radar services and procedures, including:
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supplementary services;
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the application of radar control service;
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radar and air-ground communication failure procedures;
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voice and controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) position reporting requirements; and
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graphic portrayal of the area of radar coverage.
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ENR 1.6.2 Secondary surveillance radar (SSR)
Description of secondary surveillance radar (SSR) operating procedures, including:
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air-ground communication failure and unlawful interference procedures;
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the system of SSR code assignment;
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voice and CPDLC position reporting requirements; and
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graphic portrayal of the area of SSR coverage.
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ENR 1.6.3 Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B)
Description of automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) operating procedures, including:
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air-ground communication failure and unlawful interference procedures;
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aircraft identification requirements;
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voice and CPDLC position reporting requirements; and
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graphic portrayal of the area of ADS-B coverage.
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ENR 1.6.4 Other relevant information and procedures
Brief description of additional information and procedures, e.g. radar failure procedures and transponder failure procedures.
ENR 1.7 Altimeter setting procedures
A statement of altimeter setting procedures in use shall be published, containing:
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brief introduction with a statement concerning the ICAO documents on which the procedures are based together with differences to ICAO provisions, if any;
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basic altimeter setting procedures;
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description of altimeter setting region(s);
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procedures applicable to operators (including pilots); and
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table of cruising levels.
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ENR 1.8 ICAO regional supplementary procedures
Regional supplementary procedures (SUPPs) affecting the entire area of responsibility shall be presented.
ENR 1.9 Air traffic flow management (ATFM) and airspace management
Brief description of ATFM system and airspace management, including:
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ATFM structure, service area, service provided, location of unit(s) and hours of operation;
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types of flow messages and descriptions of the formats; and
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procedures applicable to departing flights, containing:
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service responsible for provision of information on applied ATFM measures;
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flight plan requirements; and
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information on overall responsibility regarding airspace management within FIR(s), details of civil/military airspace allocation and management coordination, structure of manageable airspace (allocation and changes to allocation) and general operating procedures.
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ENR 1.10 Flight planning
Any restriction, limitation or advisory information related to the flight planning stage which may assist the user in the presentation of the intended flight operation shall be indicated, including:
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procedures for the submission of a flight plan;
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repetitive flight plan system; and
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changes to the submitted flight plan.
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ENR 1.11 Addressing of flight plan messages
An indication, in tabular form, of the addresses allocated to flight plans shall be included, showing:
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category of flight (IFR, VFR or both);
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route (into or via FIR and/or TMA); and
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ENR 1.12 Interception of civil aircraft
A complete statement of interception procedures and visual signals to be used shall be indicated with a clear indication of whether ICAO provisions are applied and, if not, that differences exist.
ENR 1.13 Unlawful interference
Appropriate procedures to be applied in case of unlawful interference shall be presented.
ENR 1.14 Air traffic incidents
Description of air traffic incidents reporting system, including:
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definition of air traffic incidents;
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use of the ‘Air Traffic Incident Reporting Form’;
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reporting procedures (including in-flight procedures); and
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purpose of reporting and handling of the form.
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ENR 2. AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
ENR 2.1 FIR, UIR, TMA and CTA
Detailed description of flight information regions (FIRs), upper flight information regions (UIRs), and control areas (CTAs) (including specific CTAs such as TMAs), including:
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name, geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of the FIR/UIR lateral limits and in degrees, minutes and seconds of the CTA lateral limits, vertical limits and class of airspace;
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identification of unit providing the service;
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call sign of aeronautical station serving the unit and language(s) used, specifying the area and conditions, when and where to be used, if applicable;
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frequencies, and if applicable SATVOICE number, supplemented by indications for specific purposes; and
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Control zones around military air bases not otherwise described in the AIP shall be included in this subsection. Where the requirements of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 concerning flight plans, two-way communications and position reporting apply to all flights in order to eliminate or reduce the need for interceptions and/or where the possibility of interception exists and the maintenance of guard on the VHF emergency frequency 121.500 MHz is required, a statement to this effect shall be included for the relevant area(s) or portion(s) thereof.
A description of designated areas over which the carriage of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is required and where aircraft shall continuously guard the VHF emergency frequency 121.500 MHz, except for those periods when aircraft are carrying out communications on other VHF channels or when airborne equipment limitations or cockpit duties do not permit simultaneous guarding of two channels.
ENR 2.2 Other regulated airspace
Detailed description of radio mandatory zones (RMZs) and transponder mandatory zones (TMZs), including:
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name, geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of the RMZ/TMZ lateral limits;
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vertical limits in flight levels, or feet;
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Where established, a detailed description of other types of regulated airspace and airspace classification.
ENR 3. ATS ROUTES
ENR 3.1 Lower ATS routes
Detailed description of lower ATS routes, including:
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route designator, designation of the required communication performance (RCP) specification(s), navigation specification(s) and/or required surveillance performance (RSP) specification(s) applicable to a specified segment(s), names, coded designators or name-codes and the geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of all significant points defining the route including ‘compulsory’ or ‘on-request’ reporting points;
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2.
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tracks or VOR radials to the nearest degree, geodesic distance to the nearest tenth of a kilometre or tenth of a nautical mile between each successive designated significant point and, in the case of VOR radials, changeover points;
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3.
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upper and lower limits or minimum en-route altitudes, to the nearest higher 50 m or 100 ft, and airspace classification;
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4.
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lateral limits and minimum obstacle clearance altitudes;
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5.
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direction of cruising levels;
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6.
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the navigation accuracy requirement for each performance-based navigation (PBN) (RNAV or RNP) route segment; and
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7.
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remarks, including an indication of the controlling unit, its operating channel and, if applicable, its logon address, SATVOICE number, and any limitations to navigation, RCP and RSP specification(s).
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ENR 3.2 Upper ATS routes
Detailed description of upper ATS routes, including:
1.
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route designator, designation of the required communication performance (RCP) specification(s), navigation specification(s) and/or required surveillance performance (RSP) specification(s) applicable to a specified segment(s), names, coded designators or name-codes and the geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of all significant points defining the route including ‘compulsory’ or ‘on-request’ reporting points;
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2.
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tracks or VOR radials to the nearest degree, geodesic distance to the nearest tenth of a kilometre or tenth of a nautical mile between each successive designated significant point and, in the case of VOR radials, changeover points;
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3.
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upper and lower limits and airspace classification;
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5.
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direction of cruising levels;
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6.
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the navigation accuracy requirement for each PBN (RNAV or RNP) route segment; and
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7.
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remarks, including an indication of the controlling unit, its operating channel and, if applicable, its logon address, SATVOICE number, and any navigation, RCP and RSP specification(s) limitations.
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ENR 3.3 Area navigation routes
Detailed description of PBN (RNAV and RNP) routes, including:
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route designator, designation of the required communication performance (RCP) specification(s), navigation specification(s) and/or required surveillance performance (RSP) specification(s) applicable to a specified segment(s), names, coded designators or name-codes and the geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of all significant points defining the route including ‘compulsory’ or ‘on-request’ reporting points;
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2.
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in respect of waypoints defining an area navigation route, additionally as applicable:
a)
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station identification of the reference VOR/DME;
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b)
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bearing to the nearest degree and the distance to the nearest tenth of a kilometre or tenth of a nautical mile from the reference VOR/DME if the waypoint is not collocated with it; and
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c)
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elevation of the transmitting antenna of DME to the nearest 30 m (100 ft);
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3.
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magnetic bearing to the nearest degree, geodesic distance to the nearest tenth of a kilometre or tenth of a nautical mile between defined end points and distance between each successive designated significant point;
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4.
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upper and lower limits and airspace classification;
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5.
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direction of cruising levels;
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6.
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the navigation accuracy requirement for each PBN (RNAV or RNP) route segment; and
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7.
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remarks, including an indication of the controlling unit, its operating channel and, if applicable, its logon address, SATVOICE number and any navigation, RCP and RSP specification(s) limitations.
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ENR 3.4 Helicopter routes
Detailed description of helicopter routes, including:
1.
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route designator, designation of the required communication performance (RCP) specification(s), navigation specification(s) and/or required surveillance performance (RSP) specification(s) applicable to a specified segment(s), names, coded designators or name-codes and the geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of all significant points defining the route including ‘compulsory’ or ‘on-request’ reporting points;
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2.
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tracks or VOR radials to the nearest degree, geodesic distance to the nearest tenth of a kilometre or tenth of a nautical mile between each successive designated significant point and, in the case of VOR radials, changeover points;
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3.
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upper and lower limits and airspace classification;
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4.
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minimum flight altitudes to the nearest higher 50 m or 100 ft;
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5.
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the navigation accuracy requirement for each PBN (RNAV or RNP) route segment; and
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6.
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remarks, including an indication of the controlling unit, its operating channel, and, if applicable, its logon address, SATVOICE number, and any navigation, RCP and RSP specification(s) limitations.
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ENR 3.5 Other routes
The requirement is to describe other specifically designated routes which are compulsory within specified area(s).
Description of free route airspace (FRA), as specified airspace within which users may freely plan direct routes between a defined entry point and a defined exit point, including information on the direct routing, the restrictions on the use of waypoints for direct routings and the indication in the flight plan (item 15). The prerequisites for the issuance of ATC clearances shall be described.
ENR 3.6 En-route holding
The requirement is for a detailed description of en-route holding procedures, containing:
1.
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holding identification (if any) and holding fix (navigation aid) or waypoint with geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds;
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3.
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direction of the procedure turn;
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4.
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maximum indicated airspeed;
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5.
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minimum and maximum holding level;
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6.
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time/distance outbound; and
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7.
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indication of the controlling unit and its operating frequency.
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ENR 4. RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS
ENR 4.1 Radio navigation aids – en-route
A list of stations providing radio navigation services established for en-route purposes and arranged alphabetically by name of the station, including:
1.
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name of the station and magnetic variation to the nearest degree and for VOR, station declination to the nearest degree, used for technical line-up of the aid;
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3.
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frequency/channel for each element;
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5.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the position of the transmitting antenna;
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6.
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elevation of the transmitting antenna of DME to the nearest 30 m (100 ft); and
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If the operating authority of the facility is other than the designated authority, the name of the operating authority shall be indicated in the remarks column. Facility coverage shall be indicated in the remarks column.
ENR 4.2 Special navigation systems
Description of stations associated with special navigation systems, including:
1.
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name of station or chain;
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2.
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type of service available (master signal, slave signal, colour);
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3.
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frequency (channel number, basic pulse rate, recurrence rate, as applicable);
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5.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the position of the transmitting station; and
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If the operating authority of the facility is other than the designated authority, the name of the operating authority shall be indicated in the remarks column. Facility coverage shall be indicated in the remarks column.
ENR 4.3 Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
A list and description of elements of the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) providing the navigation service established for en-route purposes and arranged alphabetically by name of the element, including:
1.
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the name of the GNSS element (GPS, GLONASS, EGNOS, MSAS, WAAS, etc.);
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2.
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frequency(ies), as appropriate;
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3.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the nominal service area and coverage area; and
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If the operating authority of the facility is other than the designated authority, the name of the operating authority shall be indicated in the remarks column.
ENR 4.4 Name-code designators for significant points
An alphabetically arranged list of name-code designators (five-letter pronounceable ‘name-code’) established for significant points at positions not marked by the site of radio navigation aids, including:
2.
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geographical coordinates of the position in degrees, minutes and seconds;
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3.
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reference to ATS or other routes where the point is located; and
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4.
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remarks, including a supplementary definition of positions, where required.
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ENR 4.5 Aeronautical ground lights – en-route
A list of aeronautical ground lights and other light beacons designating geographical positions that are selected by the Member State as being significant, including:
1.
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name of the city or town or other identification of the beacon;
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2.
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type of beacon and intensity of the light in thousands of candelas;
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3.
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characteristics of the signal;
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4.
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operational hours; and
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ENR 5. NAVIGATION WARNINGS
ENR 5.1 Prohibited, restricted and danger areas
Description, supplemented by graphic portrayal, where appropriate, of prohibited, restricted and danger areas together with information regarding their establishment and activation, including:
1.
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identification, name and geographical coordinates of the lateral limits in degrees, minutes and seconds, if inside, and in degrees and minutes, if outside control area/control zone boundaries;
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2.
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upper and lower limits; and
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3.
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remarks, including time of activity.
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Type of restriction or nature of hazard and risk of interception in the event of penetration shall be indicated in the remarks column.
ENR 5.2 Military exercise and training areas and air defence identification zone (ADIZ)
Description, supplemented by graphic portrayal, where appropriate, of established military training areas and military exercises taking place at regular intervals, and established air defence identification zone (ADIZ), including:
1.
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geographical coordinates of the lateral limits in degrees, minutes and seconds, if inside, and in degrees and minutes, if outside control area/control zone boundaries;
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2.
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upper and lower limits, and system and means of activation announcements together with information pertinent to civil flights and applicable ADIZ procedures; and
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3.
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remarks, including time of activity and risk of interception in the event of penetration of ADIZ.
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ENR 5.3 Other activities of a dangerous nature and other potential hazards
ENR 5.3.1 Other activities of a dangerous nature
Description, supplemented by charts where appropriate, of activities that constitute a specific or obvious danger to aircraft operation and could affect flights, including:
1.
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geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of centre of area and range of influence;
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4.
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authority responsible for the provision of information; and
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5.
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remarks, including time of activity.
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ENR 5.3.2 Other potential hazards
Description, supplemented by charts where appropriate, of other potential hazards that could affect flights (e.g. active volcanoes, nuclear power stations, etc.), including:
1.
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geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of location of potential hazard;
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4.
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authority responsible for the provision of information; and
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ENR 5.4 Air navigation obstacles
The list of obstacles affecting air navigation in Area 1 (the entire Member State territory), including:
1.
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obstacle identification or designation;
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3.
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obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds;
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4.
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obstacle elevation and height to the nearest metre or foot;
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5.
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type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any); and
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6.
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if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6.
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ENR 5.5 Aerial sporting and recreational activities
Brief description, supplemented by graphic portrayal where appropriate, of intensive aerial sporting and recreational activities together with conditions under which they are carried out, including:
1.
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designation and geographical coordinates of the lateral limits in degrees, minutes and seconds, if inside, and in degrees and minutes, if outside, control area/control zone boundaries;
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3.
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operator/user telephone number; and
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4.
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remarks, including time of activity.
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ENR 5.6 Bird migration and areas with sensitive fauna
Description, supplemented by charts where practicable, of movements of birds associated with migration, including migration routes and permanent resting areas and areas with sensitive fauna.
ENR 6. EN-ROUTE CHARTS
The ICAO En-route Chart and index charts shall be included in this section.
PART 3 – AERODROMES (AD)
If an AIP is produced and made available in more than one volume with each having a separate amendment and supplement service, a separate preface, record of AIP Amendments, record of AIP Supplements, checklist of AIP pages and list of current hand amendments shall be included in each volume. In the case of an AIP being published as one volume, the annotation ‘not applicable’ shall be entered against each of the above subsections.
AD 0.6 Table of contents to Part 3
A list of sections and subsections contained in Part 3 – Aerodromes (AD).
AD 1. AERODROMES/HELIPORTS – INTRODUCTION
AD 1.1 Aerodrome/heliport availability and conditions of use
AD 1.1.1 General conditions
Brief description of the competent authority responsible for aerodromes and heliports, including:
1.
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the general conditions under which aerodromes/heliports and associated facilities are available for use; and
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2.
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a statement concerning the provisions on which the services are based and a reference to the AIP location where differences from ICAO, if any, are listed.
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AD 1.1.2 Use of military air bases
Regulations and procedures, if any, concerning civil use of military air bases.
AD 1.1.3 Low visibility procedures (LVP)
The general conditions under which the LVP applicable to Category II/III operations at aerodromes, if any, are applied.
AD 1.1.4 Aerodrome operating minima
Details of aerodrome operating minima applied by the Member State.
AD 1.1.5 Other information
If applicable, other information of a similar nature.
AD 1.2 Rescue and firefighting services (RFFSs) and snow plan
AD 1.2.1 Rescue and firefighting services
Brief description of rules governing the establishment of RFFSs at aerodromes/heliports available for public use together with an indication of rescue and firefighting categories established by a Member State.
AD 1.2.2 Snow plan
Brief description of general snow plan considerations for aerodromes/heliports available for public use at which snow conditions are normally liable to occur, including:
1.
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organisation of the winter service;
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2.
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surveillance of movement areas;
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3.
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measuring methods and measurements taken;
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4.
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actions taken to maintain the usability of movement areas;
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5.
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system and means of reporting;
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6.
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the cases of runway closure; and
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7.
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distribution of information about snow conditions.
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AD 1.3 Index of aerodromes and heliports
A list, supplemented by graphic portrayal, of aerodromes/heliports within a Member State, including:
1.
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aerodrome/heliport name and ICAO location indicator;
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2.
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type of traffic permitted to use the aerodrome/heliport (international/national, IFR/VFR, scheduled/non-scheduled, general aviation, military and other); and
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3.
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reference to AIP, Part 3 subsection in which aerodrome/heliport details are presented.
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AD 1.4 Grouping of aerodromes/heliports
Brief description of the criteria applied by the Member State in grouping aerodromes/heliports for production/distribution/provision of information purposes.
AD 1.5 Status of certification of aerodromes
A list of aerodromes in the Member State, indicating the status of certification, including:
1.
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aerodrome name and ICAO location indicator;
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2.
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date and, if applicable, validity of certification; and
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AD 2. AERODROMES
Note.— **** is to be replaced by the relevant ICAO location indicator.
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**** AD 2.1 Aerodrome location indicator and name
The ICAO location indicator allocated to the aerodrome and the name of aerodrome shall be indicated. An ICAO location indicator shall be an integral part of the referencing system applicable to all subsections in section AD 2.
**** AD 2.2 Aerodrome geographical and administrative data
Aerodrome geographical and administrative data shall be published, including:
1.
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aerodrome reference point (geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds) and its site;
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2.
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direction and distance of aerodrome reference point from centre of the city or town that the aerodrome serves;
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3.
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aerodrome elevation to the nearest metre or foot, and reference temperature;
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4.
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where appropriate, geoid undulation at the aerodrome elevation position to the nearest metre or foot;
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5.
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magnetic variation to the nearest degree, date of information and annual change;
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6.
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name of aerodrome operator, address, telephone and telefax numbers, email address, AFS address and, if available, website address;
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7.
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types of traffic permitted to use the aerodrome (IFR/VFR); and
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**** AD 2.3 Operational hours
Detailed description of the hours of operation of services at the aerodrome, including:
2.
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customs and immigration;
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3.
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health and sanitation;
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5.
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ATS reporting office (ARO);
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**** AD 2.4 Handling services and facilities
Detailed description of the handling services and facilities available at the aerodrome, including:
1.
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cargo-handling facilities;
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3.
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fuelling facilities and capacity;
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5.
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hangar space for visiting aircraft;
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6.
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repair facilities for visiting aircraft;
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**** AD 2.5 Passenger facilities
Passenger facilities available at the aerodrome, provided as a brief description or a reference to other information sources such as a website, including:
1.
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hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome;
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2.
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restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome;
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3.
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transportation possibilities;
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5.
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bank and post office at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome;
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**** AD 2.6 Rescue and firefighting services
Detailed description of the RFFSs and equipment available at the aerodrome, including:
1.
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aerodrome category for firefighting;
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3.
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capability for removal of disabled aircraft; and
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**** AD 2.7 Seasonal availability – clearing
Detailed description of the equipment and operational priorities established for the clearance of aerodrome movement areas, including:
1.
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type(s) of clearing equipment;
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**** AD 2.8 Aprons, taxiways and check locations/positions data
Details related to the physical characteristics of aprons, taxiways and locations/positions of designated checkpoints, including:
1.
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designation, surface and strength of aprons;
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2.
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designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways;
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3.
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location and elevation to the nearest metre or foot of altimeter checkpoints;
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4.
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location of VOR checkpoints;
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5.
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position of INS checkpoints in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds;
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If check locations/positions are presented on an aerodrome chart, a note to that effect shall be provided under this subsection.
**** AD 2.9 Surface movement guidance and control system and markings
Brief description of the surface movement guidance and control system and runway and taxiway markings, including:
1.
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use of aircraft stand identification signs, taxiway guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system at aircraft stands;
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2.
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runway and taxiway markings and lights;
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**** AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles
Detailed description of obstacles, including:
1.
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obstacles in Area 2:
a)
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obstacle identification or designation;
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c)
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obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds;
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d)
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obstacle elevation and height to the nearest metre or foot;
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e)
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obstacle marking, and type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any);
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f)
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if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6; and
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g)
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‘NIL’ indication, if appropriate.
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2.
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the absence of an Area 2 data set for the aerodrome is to be clearly stated and obstacle data are to be provided for:
a)
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obstacles that penetrate the obstacle limitation surfaces;
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b)
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obstacles that penetrate the take-off flight path area obstacle identification surface; and
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c)
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other obstacles assessed as being hazardous to air navigation.
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3.
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indication that information on obstacles in Area 3 is not provided, or if provided:
a)
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obstacle identification or designation;
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c)
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obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds;
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d)
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obstacle elevation and height to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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e)
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obstacle marking, and type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any);
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f)
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if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6; and
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g)
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‘NIL’ indication, if appropriate.
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**** AD 2.11 Meteorological information provided
Detailed description of meteorological information provided at the aerodrome and an indication of which meteorological office is responsible for the service enumerated, including:
1.
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name of the associated meteorological office;
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2.
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hours of service and, where applicable, the designation of the responsible meteorological office outside these hours;
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3.
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office responsible for preparation of TAFs and periods of validity and interval of issuance of the forecasts;
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4.
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availability of the TREND forecasts for the aerodrome, and interval of issuance;
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5.
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information on how briefing and/or consultation is provided;
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6.
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types of flight documentation supplied and language(s) used in flight documentation;
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7.
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charts and other information displayed or available for briefing or consultation;
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8.
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supplementary equipment available for providing information on meteorological conditions, such as weather radar and receiver for satellite images;
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9.
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the ATS unit(s) provided with meteorological information; 10) additional information such as any limitation of service,
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**** AD 2.12 Runway physical characteristics
Detailed description of runway physical characteristics, for each runway, including:
2.
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true bearings to one-hundredth of a degree;
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3.
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dimensions of runways to the nearest metre or foot;
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4.
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strength of pavement (pavement classification number (PCN) and associated data) and surface of each runway and associated stopways;
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5.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds for each threshold and runway end and, where appropriate, geoid undulation of:
—
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thresholds of a non-precision approach runway to the nearest metre or foot; and
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—
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thresholds of a precision approach runway to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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6.
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elevations of:
—
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thresholds of a non-precision approach runway to the nearest metre or foot; and
|
—
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thresholds and the highest elevation of the touchdown zone of a precision approach runway to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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7.
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slope of each runway and associated stopways;
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8.
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dimensions of stopway (if any) to the nearest metre or foot;
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9.
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dimensions of clearway (if any) to the nearest metre or foot;
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10.
|
dimensions of strips;
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11.
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dimensions of runway end safety areas;
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12.
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location (which runway end) and description of arresting system (if any);
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13.
|
the existence of an obstacle-free zone; and
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**** AD 2.13 Declared distances
Detailed description of declared distances to the nearest metre or foot for each direction of each runway, including:
2.
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take-off run available;
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3.
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take-off distance available and, if applicable, alternative reduced declared distances;
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4.
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accelerate-stop distance available;
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5.
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landing distance available; and
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6.
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remarks, including runway entry or start point where alternative reduced declared distances have been declared.
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If a runway direction cannot be used for take-off or landing, or both because it is operationally forbidden, then this shall be declared and the words ‘not usable’ or the abbreviation ‘NU’ entered.
**** AD 2.14 Approach and runway lighting
Detailed description of approach and runway lighting, including:
2.
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type, length and intensity of approach lighting system;
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3.
|
runway threshold lights, colour and wing bars;
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4.
|
type of visual approach slope indicator system;
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5.
|
length of runway touchdown zone lights;
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6.
|
length, spacing, colour and intensity of runway centre line lights;
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7.
|
length, spacing, colour and intensity of runway edge lights;
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8.
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colour of runway end lights and wing bars;
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9.
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length and colour of stopway lights; and
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**** AD 2.15 Other lighting, secondary power supply
Description of other lighting and secondary power supply, including:
1.
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location, characteristics and hours of operation of aerodrome beacon/identification beacon (if any);
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2.
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location and lighting (if any) of anemometer/landing direction indicator;
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3.
|
taxiway edge and taxiway centre line lights;
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4.
|
secondary power supply including switchover time; and
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**** AD 2.16 Helicopter landing area
Detailed description of helicopter landing area provided at the aerodrome, including:
1.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds and, where appropriate, geoid undulation of the geometric centre of touchdown and lift-off (TLOF) or of each threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO) area:
—
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for non-precision approaches, to the nearest metre or foot; and
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—
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for precision approaches, to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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2.
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TLOF and/or FATO area elevation:
—
|
for non-precision approaches, to the nearest metre or foot; and
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—
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for precision approaches, to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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3.
|
TLOF and FATO area dimensions to the nearest metre or foot, surface type, bearing strength and marking;
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4.
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true bearings to one-hundredth of a degree of FATO;
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5.
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declared distances available, to the nearest metre or foot;
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6.
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approach and FATO lighting; and
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**** AD 2.17 Air traffic services airspace
Detailed description of ATS airspace organised at the aerodrome, including:
1.
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airspace designation and geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the lateral limits;
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3.
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airspace classification;
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4.
|
call sign and language(s) of the ATS unit providing service;
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6.
|
hours of applicability; and
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**** AD 2.18 Air traffic services communication facilities
Detailed description of ATS communication facilities established at the aerodrome, including:
4.
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SATVOICE number(s), if available;
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5.
|
logon address, as appropriate;
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6.
|
hours of operation; and
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**** AD 2.19 Radio navigation and landing aids
Detailed description of radio navigation and landing aids associated with the instrument approach and the terminal area procedures at the aerodrome, including:
1.
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type of aids, magnetic variation to the nearest degree, as appropriate, and type of supported operation for instrument landing system (ILS)/microwave landing system (MLS), basic GNSS, satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS), and ground-based augmentation system (GBAS) and for VOR/ILS/MLS also station declination to the nearest degree, used for technical line-up of the aid;
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2.
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identification, if required;
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3.
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frequency(ies), channel number(s), service provider and reference path identifier(s) (RPI(s)), as appropriate;
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4.
|
hours of operation, as appropriate;
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5.
|
geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds of the position of the transmitting antenna, as appropriate;
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6.
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elevation of the DME transmitting antenna to the nearest 30 m (100 ft) and of the distance-measuring equipment precision (DME/P) to the nearest 3 m (10 ft), elevation of GBAS reference point to the nearest metre or foot, and the ellipsoid height of the point to the nearest metre or foot; for SBAS, the ellipsoid height of the landing threshold point (LTP) or the fictitious threshold point (FTP) to the nearest metre or foot;
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7.
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service volume radius from the GBAS reference point to the nearest kilometre or nautical mile; and
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When the same aid is used for both en-route and aerodrome purposes, a description shall also be given in section ENR 4. If the ground-based augmentation system (GBAS) serves more than one aerodrome, a description of the aid shall be provided under each aerodrome. If the operating authority of the facility is other than the designated authority, the name of the operating authority shall be indicated in the remarks column. Facility coverage shall be indicated in the remarks column.
**** AD 2.20 Local aerodrome regulations
Detailed description of regulations applicable to the use of the aerodrome, including the acceptability of training flights, non-radio and microlight aircraft and similar, and to ground manoeuvring and parking but excluding flight procedures.
**** AD 2.21 Noise abatement procedures
Detailed description of noise abatement procedures established at the aerodrome.
**** AD 2.22 Flight procedures
Detailed description of the conditions and flight procedures, including radar and/or ADS-B procedures, established on the basis of airspace organisation at the aerodrome. When established, detailed description of the low visibility procedures at the aerodrome, including:
1.
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runway(s) and associated equipment authorised for use under low visibility procedures;
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2.
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defined meteorological conditions under which initiation, use and termination of low visibility procedures would be made;
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3.
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description of ground marking/lighting for use under low visibility procedures; and
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**** AD 2.23 Additional information
Additional information at the aerodrome, such as an indication of bird concentrations at the aerodrome, together with an indication of significant daily movement between resting and feeding areas, to the extent practicable.
Specific additional information regarding remote aerodrome ATS:
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indication that remote aerodrome ATS is provided;
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2.
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location of the signalling lamp by e.g. the phrase ‘signalling lamp positioned at [geographical fix]’ as well as a clear indication of the signalling lamp location in the aerodrome chart for each relevant aerodrome;
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3.
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description of any specific communication methods as deemed necessary in case of multiple mode of operation, such as e.g. the inclusion of airport names/ATS unit call sign for all transmissions (i.e. not only for the first contact) between pilots and ATCOs/aerodrome flight information service offices (AFISOs);
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4.
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description of any relevant actions required by the airspace users following an emergency/abnormal situation and possible contingency measures by the ATS provider in case of disruptions, if applicable (in point AD 2.22 ‘Flight Procedures’); and
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5.
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description of the interdependencies of service availability or indication of aerodromes not suitable for diversion from the aerodrome (airspace users shall not plan an aerodrome as alternate when serviced by the same remote tower centre), if deemed applicable.
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**** AD 2.24 Aeronautical charts related to an aerodrome
Aeronautical charts related to an aerodrome shall be included in the following order:
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Aerodrome/Heliport Chart – ICAO;
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2.
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Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO;
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3.
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Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO;
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4.
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Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A (for each runway);
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5.
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Aerodrome Terrain and Obstacle Chart – ICAO (Electronic);
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6.
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Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO (precision approach Category II and III runways);
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7.
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Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes);
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8.
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Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO;
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9.
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Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes);
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10.
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Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument – ICAO;
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11.
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ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart – ICAO;
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12.
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Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO (for each runway and procedure type);
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13.
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Visual Approach Chart – ICAO; and
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14.
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bird concentrations in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
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If some of the aeronautical charts are not produced, a statement to this effect shall be given in section GEN 3.2 ‘Aeronautical charts’.
AD 3. HELIPORTS
When a helicopter landing area is provided at the aerodrome, associated data shall be listed only under point **** AD 2.16.
Note.— **** is to be replaced by the relevant ICAO location indicator.
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**** AD 3.1 Heliport location indicator and name
The ICAO location indicator assigned to the heliport and to the names of the heliport shall be included in AIP. An ICAO location indicator shall be an integral part of the referencing system applicable to all subsections in section AD 3.
**** AD 3.2 Heliport geographical and administrative data
The requirement is for heliport geographical and administrative data, including:
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heliport reference point (geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds) and its site;
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2.
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direction and distance of heliport reference point from centre of the city or town that the heliport serves;
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3.
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heliport elevation to the nearest metre or foot, and reference temperature;
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4.
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where appropriate, geoid undulation at the heliport elevation position to the nearest metre or foot;
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5.
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magnetic variation to the nearest degree, date of information and annual change;
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6.
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name of heliport operator, address, telephone and telefax numbers, email address, AFS address and, if available, website address;
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7.
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types of traffic permitted to use the heliport (IFR/VFR); and
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**** AD 3.3 Operational hours
Detailed description of the hours of operation of services at the heliport, including:
2.
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customs and immigration;
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3.
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health and sanitation;
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5.
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ATS reporting office (ARO);
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**** AD 3.4 Handling services and facilities
Detailed description of the handling services and facilities available at the heliport, including:
1.
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cargo-handling facilities;
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3.
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fuelling facilities and capacity;
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5.
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hangar space for visiting helicopter;
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6.
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repair facilities for visiting helicopter; and
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**** AD 3.5 Passenger facilities
Passenger facilities available at the heliport, provided as a brief description or as a reference to other information sources such as a website, including:
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hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of the heliport;
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2.
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restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of the heliport;
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transportation possibilities;
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5.
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bank and post office at or in the vicinity of the heliport;
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**** AD 3.6 Rescue and firefighting services
Detailed description of the RFFSs and equipment available at the heliport, including:
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heliport category for firefighting;
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3.
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capability for removal of disabled helicopter; and
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**** AD 3.7 Seasonal availability – clearing
Detailed description of the equipment and operational priorities established for the clearance of heliport movement areas, including:
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type(s) of clearing equipment;
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2.
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clearance priorities; and
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**** AD 3.8 Aprons, taxiways and check locations/positions data
Details related to the physical characteristics of aprons, taxiways and locations/positions of designated checkpoints, including:
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designation, surface and strength of aprons, helicopter stands;
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2.
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designation, width, and surface type of helicopter ground taxiways;
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3.
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width and designation of helicopter air taxiway and air transit route;
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4.
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location and elevation to the nearest metre or foot of altimeter checkpoints;
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5.
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location of VOR checkpoints;
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6.
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position of INS checkpoints in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds; and
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If check locations/positions are presented on a heliport chart, a note to that effect shall be provided under this subsection.
**** AD 3.9 Markings and markers
Brief description of final approach and take-off area and taxiway markings and markers, including:
1.
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final approach and take-off markings;
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2.
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taxiway markings, air taxiway markers and air transit route markers; and
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**** AD 3.10 Heliport obstacles
Detailed description of obstacles, including:
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obstacle identification or designation;
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3.
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obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds;
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4.
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obstacle elevation and height to the nearest metre or foot;
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5.
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obstacle marking, and type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any);
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6.
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if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6; and
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7.
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‘NIL’ indication, if appropriate.
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**** AD 3.11 Meteorological information provided
Detailed description of meteorological information provided at the heliport and an indication of which meteorological office is responsible for the service enumerated, including:
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name of the associated meteorological office;
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2.
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hours of service and, where applicable, the designation of the responsible meteorological office outside these hours;
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3.
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office responsible for preparation of TAFs, and periods of validity of the forecasts;
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4.
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availability of the TREND forecasts for the heliport, and interval of issuance;
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5.
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information on how briefing and/or consultation is provided;
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6.
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type of flight documentation supplied and language(s) used in flight documentation;
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7.
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charts and other information displayed or available for briefing or consultation;
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8.
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supplementary equipment available for providing information on meteorological conditions, such as weather radar and receiver for satellite images;
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9.
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the ATS unit(s) provided with meteorological information; and
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10.
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additional information such as any limitation of service, etc.
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**** AD 3.12 Heliport data
Detailed description of heliport dimensions and related information, including:
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heliport type – surface-level, elevated or helideck;
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2.
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touchdown and lift-off (TLOF) area dimensions to the nearest metre or foot;
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3.
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true bearings to one-hundredth of a degree of final approach and take-off (FATO) area;
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4.
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dimensions to the nearest metre or foot of FATO, and surface type;
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5.
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surface and bearing strength in tonnes (1 000 kg) of TLOF;
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6.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds and, where appropriate, geoid undulation of the geometric centre of TLOF or of each threshold of FATO:
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for non-precision approaches, to the nearest metre or foot; and
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for precision approaches, to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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TLOF and/or FATO slope and elevation:
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for non-precision approaches, to the nearest metre or foot; and
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for precision approaches, to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
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8.
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dimensions of safety area;
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9.
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dimensions to the nearest metre or foot of helicopter clearway;
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10.
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the existence of an obstacle-free sector; and
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**** AD 3.13 Declared distances
Detailed description of declared distances to the nearest metre or foot, where relevant for a heliport, including:
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take-off distance available, and if applicable, alternative reduced declared distances;
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2.
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rejected take-off distance available;
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3.
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landing distance available; and
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4.
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remarks, including entry or start point where alternative reduced declared distances have been declared.
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**** AD 3.14 Approach and FATO lighting
Detailed description of approach and FATO lighting, including:
1.
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type, length and intensity of approach lighting system;
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2.
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type of visual approach slope indicator system;
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3.
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characteristics and location of FATO area lights;
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4.
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characteristics and location of aiming point lights;
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5.
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characteristics and location of TLOF lighting system; and
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**** AD 3.15 Other lighting, secondary power supply
Description of other lighting and secondary power supply, including:
1.
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location, characteristics and hours of operation of heliport beacon;
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2.
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location and lighting of wind direction indicator (WDI);
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3.
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taxiway edge and taxiway centre line lights;
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4.
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secondary power supply including switchover time; and
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**** AD 3.16 Air traffic services airspace
Detailed description of ATS airspace organised at the heliport, including:
1.
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airspace designation and geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the lateral limits;
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3.
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airspace classification;
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4.
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call sign and language(s) of ATS unit providing service;
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6.
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hours of applicability; and
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**** AD 3.17 Air traffic services communication facilities
Detailed description of ATS communication facilities established at the heliport, including:
4.
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hours of operation; and
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**** AD 3.18 Radio navigation and landing aids
Detailed description of radio navigation and landing aids associated with the instrument approach and the terminal area procedures at the heliport, including:
1.
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type of aids, magnetic variation (for VOR, station declination used for technical line-up of the aid) to the nearest degree, and type of operation for ILS, MLS, basic GNSS, SBAS and GBAS;
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2.
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identification, if required;
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3.
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frequency(ies), as appropriate;
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4.
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hours of operation, as appropriate;
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5.
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geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds of the position of the transmitting antenna, as appropriate;
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6.
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elevation of the DME transmitting antenna to the nearest 30 m (100 ft) and of DME/P to the nearest 3 m (10 ft); and
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When the same aid is used for both en-route and heliport purposes, a description shall also be given in section ENR 4. If the GBAS serves more than one heliport, a description of the aid shall be provided under each heliport. If the operating authority of the facility is other than the designated authority, the name of the operating authority shall be indicated in the remarks column. Facility coverage shall be indicated in the remarks column.
**** AD 3.19 Local heliport regulations
Detailed description of regulations applicable to the use of the heliport, including the acceptability of training flights, non-radio and microlight aircraft and similar, and to ground manoeuvring and parking but excluding flight procedures.
**** AD 3.20 Noise abatement procedures
Detailed description of noise abatement procedures established at the heliport.
**** AD 3.21 Flight procedures
Detailed description of the conditions and flight procedures, including radar and/or ADS-B procedures, established on the basis of airspace organisation established at the heliport. When established, detailed description of the low visibility procedures at the heliport, including:
1.
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touchdown and lift-off (TLOF) area(s) and associated equipment authorised for use under low visibility procedures;
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2.
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defined meteorological conditions under which initiation, use and termination of low visibility procedures would be made;
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3.
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description of ground marking/lighting for use under low visibility procedures; and
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**** AD 3.22 Additional information
Additional information about the heliport, such as an indication of bird concentrations at the heliport together with an indication of significant daily movement between resting and feeding areas, to the extent practicable.
**** AD 3.23 Charts related to a heliport
Aeronautical charts related to a heliport shall be included in the following order:
1.
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Aerodrome/Heliport Chart – ICAO;
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2.
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Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes);
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3.
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Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO;
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4.
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Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes);
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5.
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Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument – ICAO;
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6.
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ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart – ICAO;
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7.
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Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO (for each procedure type);
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8.
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Visual Approach Chart – ICAO; and
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9.
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bird concentrations in the vicinity of the heliport.
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If some of the aeronautical charts are not produced, a statement to this effect shall be given in section GEN 3.2 ‘Aeronautical charts’.