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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (Text with EEA relevance. )

Type Implementing Regulation

Publication 2017-03-08

Last updated 2026-10-04

State In force

Department European Commission, MOVE

Source EUR-Lex

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(c) Area 3: the area bordering an aerodrome movement area which extends horizontally from the edge of a runway to 90 m from the runway centre line and 50 m from the edge of all other parts of the aerodrome movement area; and

(d) Area 4: the area extending 900 m prior to the runway threshold and 60 m to each side of the extended runway centre line in the direction of the approach on a precision approach runway, Category II or III.

AIS.TR.355 Terrain data sets

When terrain data sets are provided in accordance with point AIS.OR.355:

(a) terrain data sets shall contain the digital representation of the terrain surface in the form of continuous elevation values at all intersections of a defined grid, referenced to a common datum;

(b) a terrain grid shall be angular or linear and shall be of a regular or irregular shape;

(c) terrain data sets shall include spatial (position and elevation), thematic, and temporal aspects of the surface of the Earth, containing naturally occurring features, excluding obstacles;

(d) only one feature type, i.e. terrain, shall be provided;

(e) the following terrain feature attributes shall be recorded in the terrain data set:
(1) area of coverage;
(2) identification of the data originator er;
(3) data source identifier;
(4) acquisition method;
(5) post spacing;
(6) horizontal reference system;
(7) horizontal resolution;
(8) horizontal accuracy;
(9) horizontal confidence level;
(10) horizontal position;
(11) elevation;
(12) elevation reference;
(13) vertical reference system;
(14) vertical resolution;
(15) vertical accuracy;
(16) vertical confidence level;
(17) recorded surface;
(18) integrity;
(19) date and time stamp; and
(20) unit of measurement used;

(f) Within the area covered by a 10-km radius from the ARP, terrain data shall comply with the Area 2 numerical requirements;

(g) in the area between 10 km and the TMA boundary or a 45-km radius, whichever is smaller, data on terrain that penetrates the horizontal plane 120 m above the lowest runway elevation shall comply with the Area-2 numerical requirements;

(h) in the area between 10 km and the TMA boundary or a 45-km radius, whichever is smaller, data on terrain that does not penetrate the horizontal plane 120 m above the lowest runway elevation shall comply with the Area-1 numerical requirements; and

(i) in those portions of Area 2 where flight operations are prohibited due to very high terrain or other local restrictions and/or regulations, terrain data shall comply with the Area-1 numerical requirements. Image omitted; see official source Terrain data collection surfaces – Area 1 and Area 2

AIS.TR.360 Obstacle data sets

When obstacle data sets are provided in accordance with point AIS.OR.360:

(a) obstacle data items are features that shall be represented in the data sets by points, lines or polygons;

(b) all defined obstacle feature types shall be provided and each of them shall be described according to the following list of attributes:
(1) area of coverage;
(2) identification of the data originator;
(3) data source identifier;
(4) obstacle identifier;
(5) horizontal accuracy;
(6) horizontal confidence level;
(7) horizontal position;
(8) horizontal resolution;
(9) horizontal extent;
(10) horizontal reference system;
(11) elevation;
(12) vertical accuracy;
(13) vertical confidence level;
(14) vertical resolution;
(15) vertical reference system;
(16) obstacle type;
(17) geometry type;
(18) integrity;
(19) date and time stamp;
(20) unit of measurement used;
(21) lighting; and
(22) marking;

(c) obstacle data for Areas 2 and 3 shall be collected in accordance with the following obstacle collection surfaces:
(1) the Area 2a obstacle collection surface has a height of 3 m above the nearest runway elevation measured along the runway centre line, and for those portions related to a clearway, if one exists, at the elevation of the nearest runway end;
(2) the Area 2b obstacle collection surface has a 1,2 % slope extending from the ends of Area 2a at the elevation of the runway end in the direction of departure, with a length of 10 km and a splay of 15 % to each side; obstacles less than 3 m in height above the ground need not be collected;
(3) the Area 2c obstacle collection surface has a 1,2 % slope extending outside Areas 2a and 2b at a distance of not more than 10 km from the boundary of Area 2a; the initial elevation of Area 2c shall be the elevation of the point of Area 2a at which it commences; obstacles less than 15 m in height above the ground need not be collected;
(4) the Area 2d obstacle collection surface has a height of 100 m above the ground; and
(5) the Area 3 obstacle collection surface extends 0.5 m above the horizontal plane passing through the nearest point on the aerodrome movement area;

(d) in those portions of Area 2 where flight operations are prohibited due to very high terrain or other local restrictions and/or regulations, obstacle data shall be collected and recorded in accordance with the Area 1 numerical requirements;

(e) the obstacle data product specification, supported by geographical coordinates for each aerodrome included within the dataset, shall describe the following areas:
(1) Areas 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d;
(2) the take-off flight path area; and
(3) the obstacle limitation surfaces;

(f) obstacle data sets shall contain the digital representation of the vertical and horizontal extent of the obstacles; and

(g) obstacles shall not be included in terrain data sets. Image omitted; see official source Obstacle data collection surfaces – Area 1 and Area 2

AIS.TR.365 Aerodrome mapping data sets

(a) Aerodrome mapping data sets shall contain the digital representation of aerodrome features.

(b) ISO standards for geographic information shall be used as a reference framework.

(d) The content and structure of aerodrome mapping data sets shall be defined in terms of an application schema and a feature catalogue.

AIS.TR.370 Instrument flight procedure data sets

(a) Instrument flight procedure data sets shall contain the digital representation of instrument flight procedures.

(b) The instrument flight procedure data sets shall include data about the following subjects, including all of their properties:
(1) procedure;
(2) procedure segment;
(3) final approach segment;
(4) procedure fix;
(5) procedure holding;
(6) helicopter procedure specifics.

SECTION 4 – DISTRIBUTION AND PREFLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICES

AIS.TR.400 Distribution services

(a) A predetermined distribution system for NOTAM transmitted on the AFS shall be used whenever possible.

(b) Distribution of NOTAM series other than those distributed internationally shall be granted upon request.

(d) Each NOTAM shall be transmitted as a single telecommunication message.

(e) The exchange of ASHTAM beyond the territory of a Member State, and NOTAM where Member States use NOTAM for distribution of information on volcanic activity, shall include volcanic ash advisory centres and the world area forecast centres, and take account of the requirements of long-range operations.

AIS.TR.405 Pre-flight information services

(a) Automated pre-flight information systems shall be used to make aeronautical data and aeronautical information available to operations personnel, including flight crew members, for self-briefing, flight planning and flight information service purposes.

(b) The human machine interface of the pre-flight information services facilities shall ensure easy access to all relevant information/data in a guided manner.

(c) Self-briefing facilities of an automated pre-flight information system shall provide access, as necessary, to the aeronautical information service for consultation by telephone or other suitable telecommunication means.

(d) Automated pre-flight information systems for the supply of aeronautical data and aeronautical information for self-briefing, flight planning and flight information service shall:
(1) provide for continuous and timely updating of the system database and monitoring of the validity and quality of the aeronautical data stored;
(2) permit access to the system by operations personnel, including flight crew members, aeronautical personnel concerned and other aeronautical users, through suitable telecommunications means;
(3) ensure the provision of the aeronautical data and aeronautical information accessed, in paper form, as required;
(4) use access and interrogation procedures based on abbreviated plain language and ICAO location indicators laid down in ICAO Doc 7910, as appropriate, or based on a menu-driven user interface or other appropriate mechanism;
(5) provide a timely response to a user request for information.

(e) All NOTAM shall be made available for briefing by default, and content reduction shall be at user’s discretion.

SECTION 5 – AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PRODUCTS UPDATES

AIS.TR.500 General – Aeronautical information products updates

The same AIRAC cycle update shall be applied to the AIP amendments, AIP supplements, AIP data set and the instrument flight procedure data sets in order to ensure consistency of the data items that appear in multiple aeronautical information products.

AIS.TR.505 AIRAC

(a) Information concerning the following circumstances shall be distributed under the AIRAC system:
(1) horizontal and vertical limits, regulations and procedures applicable to:
(i) flight information regions (FIRs);
(ii) control areas (CTAs);
(iii) control zones;
(iv) advisory areas;
(v) ATS routes;
(vi) permanent danger, prohibited and restricted areas (including type and periods of activity, when known) and air defence identification zones (ADIZs);
(vii) permanent areas or routes, or portions thereof, where the possibility of interception exists;
(viii) RMZ and/or TMZ;
(2) positions, frequencies, call signs, identifiers, known irregularities and maintenance periods of radio navigation aids, and communication and surveillance facilities;
(3) holding and approach procedures, arrival and departure procedures, noise abatement procedures and any other pertinent ATS procedures;
(4) transition levels, transition altitudes and minimum sector altitudes;
(5) meteorological facilities (including broadcasts) and procedures;
(6) runways and stopways;
(7) taxiways and aprons;
(8) aerodrome ground operating procedures (including low-visibility procedures);
(9) approach and runway lighting; and
(10) aerodrome operating minima, if published by a Member State.

(b) Special arrangements shall be made whenever major changes are planned and where advance notice is desirable and practicable.

(c) When information has not been submitted by the AIRAC date, a NIL notification shall be distributed through a NOTAM or other suitable means, not later than one cycle before the AIRAC effective date concerned.

AIS.TR.510 NOTAM

(a) NOTAM shall be published with sufficient lead time for the affected parties to take any required action, except in the case of unserviceability, volcanic activity, release of radioactive material, toxic chemicals and other events that cannot be foreseen.

(b) NOTAM notifying unserviceability of aids to air navigation, facilities or communication services shall provide an estimate of the unserviceability period or of the time at which restoration of service is expected.

(c) Within three months from the issuing of a permanent NOTAM, the information contained in the NOTAM shall be included in the aeronautical information products affected.

(d) Within three months from the issuing of a temporary NOTAM of long duration, the information contained in the NOTAM shall be included in an AIP supplement.

(e) When a NOTAM with an estimated end of validity unexpectedly exceeds the three-month period, a replacement NOTAM shall be issued unless the condition is expected to last for a further period of more than three months; in that case, an AIP supplement shall be issued.

(f) A ‘trigger NOTAM’ shall briefly describe the content, the effective date and time, as well as the reference number of the amendment, or supplement.

(g) A ‘trigger NOTAM’ shall come into force on the same effective date and time as the AIP amendment or supplement.

(h) In case of an AIP amendment, a ‘trigger NOTAM’ shall remain valid for a period of 14 days.

(i) In case of an AIP supplement that is valid for less than 14 days, the ‘trigger NOTAM’ shall remain valid for the complete validity period of the AIP supplement.

(j) In case of an AIP supplement that is valid for 14 days or more, the ‘trigger NOTAM’ shall remain valid for at least 14 days.

AIS.TR.515 Data set updates

(a) The update interval for the AIP data set and the instrument flight procedure data sets shall be specified in the data product specification.

(b) Data sets that have been made available in advance, according to the AIRAC cycle, shall be updated with the non-AIRAC changes that occurred between the publication and the effective date.

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.

GEN 0.1 Preface

Brief description of the AIP, including:

1. name of the publishing organisation;

1. applicable ICAO documents;

1. publication media (i.e. printed, online or other electronic media);

1. the AIP structure and established regular amendment interval;

1. copyright policy, if applicable;

1. service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions.

GEN 0.2 Record of AIP Amendments

A record of AIP Amendments and AIRAC AIP Amendments (published in accordance with the AIRAC system) containing:

1. amendment number;

1. publication date;

1. date inserted (for the AIRAC AIP Amendments, effective date);

1. initials of officer who inserted the amendment.

GEN 0.3 Record of AIP Supplements

A record of issued AIP Supplements containing:

1. Supplement number;

1. Supplement subject;

1. AIP section(s) affected;

1. period of validity;

1. cancellation record.

GEN 0.4 Checklist of AIP pages

A checklist of AIP pages containing:

1. page number/chart title;

1. publication or effective date (day, month by name and year) of the aeronautical information.

GEN 0.5 List of hand amendments to the AIP

A list of current hand amendments to the AIP containing:

1. AIP page(s) affected;

1. amendment text; and

1. AIP Amendment number by which a hand amendment was introduced.

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:

1. designated authority;

1. name of the authority;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. aeronautical fixed service (AFS) address; and

1. website address, if available.

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:

1. 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

1. 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.

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:

1. provision affected (Annex and edition number, paragraph); and

1. difference in full text.

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:

1. name/designation of the reference system;

1. identification and parameters of the projection;

1. identification of the ellipsoid used;

1. identification of the datum used;

1. area(s) of application; and

1. an explanation, if applicable, of the asterisk used to identify those coordinates that do not meet ICAO Annex 11 and 14 accuracy requirements.

GEN 2.1.4 Vertical reference system

Brief description of the vertical reference system used, including:

1. name/designation of the reference system;

1. description of the geoid model used including the parameters required for height transformation between the model used and EGM-96;

1. an explanation, if applicable, of the asterisk used to identify those elevations/geoid undulations that do not meet ICAO Annex 14 accuracy requirements.

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.

A list of radio navigation aids arranged alphabetically, containing:

1. identifier;

1. name of the station;

1. type of facility/aid;

1. indication whether the aid serves en-route (E), aerodrome (A) or dual (AE) purposes.

GEN 2.6 Conversion of units of measurement

Tables for conversion or, alternatively, conversion formulae between:

1. nautical miles and kilometres and vice versa;

1. feet and metres and vice versa;

1. decimal minutes of arc and seconds of arc and vice versa;

1. other conversions as appropriate.

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:

1. station name;

1. ICAO location indicator;

1. geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes;

1. date(s) for which times are given;

1. time for the beginning of morning civil twilight;

1. time for sunrise;

1. time for sunset; and

1. time for the end of evening civil twilight.

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:

1. service/unit name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available;

1. a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences, if any, are listed.

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:

1. AIP and related amendment service;

1. AIP Supplements;

1. AIC;

1. NOTAM and pre-flight information bulletins (PIB);

1. checklists and lists of valid NOTAM;

1. how they may be obtained.

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:

1. elements of the aeronautical information products held;

1. maps and charts held;

1. general area of coverage of such data.

GEN 3.1.6 Digital data sets

1. Description of the available data sets, including:
a) data set title;
b) short description;
c) data subjects included;
d) geographical scope;
e) if applicable, limitations related to its usage.

1. Contact details of how data sets may be obtained, containing:
a) name of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
b) street address and email address of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
c) telefax number of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
d) contact telephone number of the individual, service or organisation responsible;
e) hours of service (time period including time zone when contact can be made);
f) online information that can be used to contact the individual, service or organisation; and
g) supplemental information, if necessary, on how and when to contact the individual, service or organisation.

GEN 3.2 Aeronautical charts

GEN 3.2.1 Responsible service(s)

Description of service(s) responsible for the production of aeronautical charts, including:

1. service name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available; and

1. 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.

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:

1. service/sales agency(ies);

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available.

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:

1. title of series;

1. scale of series;

1. name and/or number of each chart or each sheet in a series;

1. price per sheet;

1. date of latest revision.

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:

1. name of service/agency(ies);

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available.

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:

1. service name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available;

1. 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;

1. an indication if service is not available for 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

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:

1. unit name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available.

GEN 3.4.1 Responsible service

Description of the service responsible for the provision of telecommunication and navigation facilities, including:

1. service name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available;

1. 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;

1. an indication if service is not available for 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

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:

1. radio navigation services;

1. voice and/or data link services;

1. broadcasting service;

1. language(s) used; and

1. an indication of where detailed information can be obtained.

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:

1. service name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available;

1. a statement concerning the provisions on which the service is based and a reference to the AIP location where differences, if any, are listed;

1. an indication if service is not available for 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

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:

1. name of the station and the ICAO location indicator;

1. type and frequency of observation including an indication of automatic observing equipment;

1. types of meteorological reports and availability of a TREND forecast;

1. 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.);

1. hours of operation;

1. indication of aeronautical climatological information available.

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:

1. name of transmitting station;

1. call sign or identification and abbreviation for the radio communication emission;

1. frequency or frequencies used for broadcast;

1. broadcasting period;

1. hours of service;

1. list of aerodromes/heliports for which reports and/or forecasts are included; and

1. reports, forecasts and SIGMET information included and remarks.

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:

1. name of the meteorological watch office, ICAO location indicator;

1. hours of service;

1. flight information region(s) or control area(s) served;

1. SIGMET validity periods;

1. specific procedures applied to SIGMET information (e.g. for volcanic ash and tropical cyclones);

1. procedures applied to AIRMET information (in accordance with relevant regional air navigation agreements);

1. the ATS unit(s) provided with SIGMET and AIRMET information;

1. additional information, such as any limitation of service, etc.

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:

1. service name;

1. information available;

1. areas, routes and aerodromes covered;

1. telephone and telefax number(s), email address, and, if available, website address.

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:

1. service/unit name;

1. postal address;

1. telephone number;

1. telefax number;

1. email address;

1. AFS address;

1. website address, if available; and

1. 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.

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.

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:

1. landing of aircraft;

1. parking, hangarage and long-term storage of aircraft;

1. passenger service;

1. security;

1. noise-related items;

1. other (customs, health, immigration, etc.);

1. exemptions/reductions; and

1. methods of payment.

Brief description of charges that may be applicable to ANS provided for international use, including:

1. approach control;

1. ANS route;

1. cost basis for ANS and exemptions/reductions;

1. methods of payment.

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:

1. supplementary services;

1. the application of radar control service;

1. radar and air-ground communication failure procedures;

1. voice and controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) position reporting requirements; and

1. graphic portrayal of the area of radar coverage.

ENR 1.6.2 Secondary surveillance radar (SSR)

Description of secondary surveillance radar (SSR) operating procedures, including:

1. emergency procedures;

1. air-ground communication failure and unlawful interference procedures;

1. the system of SSR code assignment;

1. voice and CPDLC position reporting requirements; and

1. graphic portrayal of the area of SSR coverage.

ENR 1.6.3 Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B)

Description of automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) operating procedures, including:

1. emergency procedures;

1. air-ground communication failure and unlawful interference procedures;

1. aircraft identification requirements;

1. voice and CPDLC position reporting requirements; and

1. graphic portrayal of the area of ADS-B coverage.

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:

1. brief introduction with a statement concerning the ICAO documents on which the procedures are based together with differences to ICAO provisions, if any;

1. basic altimeter setting procedures;

1. description of altimeter setting region(s);

1. procedures applicable to operators (including pilots); and

1. table of cruising levels.

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:

1. ATFM structure, service area, service provided, location of unit(s) and hours of operation;

1. types of flow messages and descriptions of the formats; and

1. procedures applicable to departing flights, containing:
a) service responsible for provision of information on applied ATFM measures;
b) flight plan requirements; and
c) slot allocations.

1. 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.

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:

1. procedures for the submission of a flight plan;

1. repetitive flight plan system; and

1. changes to the submitted flight plan.

ENR 1.11 Addressing of flight plan messages

An indication, in tabular form, of the addresses allocated to flight plans shall be included, showing:

1. category of flight (IFR, VFR or both);

1. route (into or via FIR and/or TMA); and

1. message address.

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:

1. definition of air traffic incidents;

1. use of the ‘Air Traffic Incident Reporting Form’;

1. reporting procedures (including in-flight procedures); and

1. purpose of reporting and handling of the form.

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:

1. 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;

1. identification of unit providing the service;

1. 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;

1. frequencies, and if applicable SATVOICE number, supplemented by indications for specific purposes; and

1. remarks.

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:

1. name, geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of the RMZ/TMZ lateral limits;

1. vertical limits in flight levels, or feet;

1. time of activity; and

1. remarks.

Where established, a detailed description of other types of regulated airspace and airspace classification.

ENR 3. ATS ROUTES

Detailed description of conventional navigation routes, including:

1. route designator, designation of the required communication performance (RCP) specification(s), 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;

1. 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;

1. upper and lower limits or minimum en-route altitudes, to the nearest higher 50 m or 100 ft, and airspace classification;

1. lateral limits and minimum obstacle clearance altitudes;

1. direction of cruising levels;

1. 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.

Detailed description of PBN (RNAV and RNP) routes, including:

1. 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;

1. in respect of waypoints defining an area navigation route, additionally as applicable:
(a) station identification of the reference VOR/DME;
(b) 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;
(c) elevation of the transmitting antenna of DME to the nearest 30 m (100 ft);

1. magnetic reference 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;

1. upper and lower limits and airspace classification;

1. direction of cruising levels;

1. the navigation accuracy requirement for each PBN (RNAV or RNP) route segment;

1. 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.

ENR 3.3 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 3.4 En-route holding

The requirement is for a detailed description of en-route holding procedures, containing:

1. holding identification (if any) and holding fix (navigation aid) or waypoint with geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds;

1. inbound track;

1. direction of the procedure turn;

1. maximum indicated airspeed;

1. minimum and maximum holding level;

1. time/distance outbound;

1. indication of the controlling unit and its operating frequency.

A list of stations providing radio navigation services established for en-route purposes and arranged alphabetically by name of the station, including:

1. 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;

1. identification;

1. frequency/channel for each element;

1. hours of operation;

1. geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the position of the transmitting antenna;

1. elevation of the transmitting antenna of DME to the nearest 30 m (100 ft); and

1. remarks.

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.

Description of stations associated with special navigation systems, including:

1. name of station or chain;

1. type of service available (master signal, slave signal, colour);

1. frequency (channel number, basic pulse rate, recurrence rate, as applicable);

1. hours of operation;

1. geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the position of the transmitting station; and

1. remarks.

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. the name of the GNSS element (GPS, GLONASS, EGNOS, MSAS, WAAS, etc.);

1. frequency(ies), as appropriate;

1. geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds of the nominal service area and coverage area; and

1. remarks.

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:

1. name-code designator;

1. geographical coordinates of the position in degrees, minutes and seconds;

1. reference to ATS or other routes where the point is located; and

1. remarks, including a supplementary definition of positions, where required.

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. name of the city or town or other identification of the beacon;

1. type of beacon and intensity of the light in thousands of candelas;

1. characteristics of the signal;

1. operational hours; and

1. remarks.

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. 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;

1. upper and lower limits; and

1. remarks, including time of activity.

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. 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;

1. upper and lower limits, and system and means of activation announcements together with information pertinent to civil flights and applicable ADIZ procedures; and

1. remarks, including time of activity and risk of interception in the event of penetration of ADIZ.

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. geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of centre of area and range of influence;

1. vertical limits;

1. advisory measures;

1. authority responsible for the provision of information; and

1. remarks, including time of activity.

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. geographical coordinates in degrees and minutes of location of potential hazard;

1. vertical limits;

1. advisory measures;

1. authority responsible for the provision of information; and

1. remarks.

The list of obstacles affecting air navigation in Area 1 (the entire Member State territory), including:

1. obstacle identification or designation;

1. type of obstacle;

1. obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds;

1. obstacle elevation and height to the nearest metre or foot;

1. type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any); and

1. if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6.

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. 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;

1. vertical limits;

1. operator/user telephone number; and

1. remarks, including time of activity.

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)

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. the general conditions under which aerodromes/heliports and associated facilities are available for use; and

1. 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.

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 (LVPs)

The general conditions under which the LVPs applicable to low-visibility 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), runway surface condition assessment and reporting, 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 Runway surface condition assessment and reporting, and snow plan

Description of runway surface condition assessment and reporting; and brief snow plan considerations for aerodromes/heliports available for public use at which snow conditions are normally liable to occur, including:

1. organisation of the runway surface condition reporting and winter service;

1. surveillance of movement areas;

1. surface condition assessment methods used; operations on specially prepared winter runways;

1. actions taken to maintain the usability of movement areas;

1. system and means of reporting;

1. the cases of runway closure;

1. distribution of information about runway surface conditions.

AD 1.3 Index of aerodromes and heliports

A list, supplemented by graphic portrayal, of aerodromes/heliports within a Member State, including:

1. aerodrome/heliport name and ICAO location indicator;

1. type of traffic permitted to use the aerodrome/heliport (international/national, IFR/VFR, scheduled/non-scheduled, general aviation, military and other);

1. reference to AIP, Part 3 subsection in which aerodrome/heliport details are presented.

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. aerodrome name and ICAO location indicator;

1. date and, if applicable, validity of certification;

1. remarks, if any.

AD 2. AERODROMES


Note.— is to be replaced by the relevant ICAO location indicator.

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. aerodrome reference point (geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds) and its site;

1. direction and distance of aerodrome reference point from centre of the city or town that the aerodrome serves;

1. aerodrome elevation to the nearest metre or foot, and reference temperature;

1. where appropriate, geoid undulation at the aerodrome elevation position to the nearest metre or foot;

1. magnetic variation to the nearest degree, date of information and annual change;

1. name of aerodrome operator, address, telephone and telefax numbers, email address, AFS address and, if available, website address;

1. types of traffic permitted to use the aerodrome (IFR/VFR); and

1. remarks.

AD 2.3 Operational hours

Detailed description of the hours of operation of services at the aerodrome, including:

1. aerodrome operator;

1. customs and immigration;

1. health and sanitation;

1. AIS briefing office;

1. ATS reporting office (ARO);

1. MET briefing office;

1. ATS;

1. fuelling;

1. handling;

1. security;

1. de-icing; and

1. remarks.

AD 2.4 Handling services and facilities

Detailed description of the handling services and facilities available at the aerodrome, including:

1. cargo-handling facilities;

1. fuel and oil types;

1. fuelling facilities and capacity;

1. de-icing facilities;

1. hangar space for visiting aircraft;

1. repair facilities for visiting aircraft;

1. remarks.

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. hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome;

1. restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome;

1. transportation possibilities;

1. medical facilities;

1. bank and post office at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome;

1. tourist office;

1. remarks.

AD 2.6 Rescue and firefighting services

Detailed description of the RFFSs and equipment available at the aerodrome, including:

1. aerodrome category for firefighting;

1. rescue equipment;

1. capability for removal of disabled aircraft; and

1. remarks.

AD 2.7 Runway surface condition assessment and reporting, and snow plan

Information on runway surface condition assessment and reporting.

Detailed description of the equipment and operational priorities established for the clearance of aerodrome movement areas, including:

1. type(s) of clearing equipment;

1. clearance priorities;

1. use of material for movement area surface treatment;

1. specially prepared winter runways;

1. remarks.

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. designation, surface and strength of aprons;

1. designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways;

1. location and elevation to the nearest metre or foot of altimeter checkpoints;

1. location of VOR checkpoints;

1. position of INS checkpoints in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds;

1. remarks.

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. use of aircraft stand identification signs, taxiway guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system at aircraft stands;

1. runway and taxiway markings and lights;

1. stop bars (if any);

1. remarks.

AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles

Detailed description of obstacles, including:

1. obstacles in Area 2:
a) obstacle identification or designation;
b) type of obstacle;
c) obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds;
d) obstacle elevation and height to the nearest metre or foot;
e) obstacle marking, and type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any);
f) if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6; and
g) ‘NIL’ indication, if appropriate.

1. 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) obstacles that penetrate the obstacle limitation surfaces;
b) obstacles that penetrate the take-off flight path area obstacle identification surface; and
c) other obstacles assessed as being hazardous to air navigation.

1. indication that information on obstacles in Area 3 is not provided, or if provided:
a) obstacle identification or designation;
b) type of obstacle;
c) obstacle position, represented by geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds;
d) obstacle elevation and height to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;
e) obstacle marking, and type and colour of obstacle lighting (if any);
f) if appropriate, an indication that the list of obstacles is available in electronic form, and a reference to point GEN 3.1.6; and
g) ‘NIL’ indication, if appropriate.

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. name of the associated meteorological office;

1. hours of service and, where applicable, the designation of the responsible meteorological office outside these hours;

1. office responsible for preparation of TAFs and periods of validity and interval of issuance of the forecasts;

1. availability of the TREND forecasts for the aerodrome, and interval of issuance;

1. information on how briefing and/or consultation is provided;

1. types of flight documentation supplied and language(s) used in flight documentation;

1. charts and other information displayed or available for briefing or consultation;

1. supplementary equipment available for providing information on meteorological conditions, such as weather radar and receiver for satellite images;

1. the ATS unit(s) provided with meteorological information; 10) additional information such as any limitation of service,

AD 2.12 Runway physical characteristics

Detailed description of runway physical characteristics, for each runway, including:

1. designations;

1. true bearings to one-hundredth of a degree;

1. dimensions of runways to the nearest metre or foot;

1. strength of pavement (pavement classification number (PCN) and associated data) and surface of each runway and associated stopways;

1. geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds for each threshold and runway end and, where appropriate, geoid undulation of:
— thresholds of a non-precision approach runway to the nearest metre or foot; and
— thresholds of a precision approach runway to the nearest tenth of a metre or tenth of a foot;

1. elevations of:
— thresholds of a non-precision approach runway to the nearest metre or foot; and
— 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;

1. slope of each runway and associated stopways;

1. dimensions of stopway (if any) to the nearest metre or foot;

1. dimensions of clearway (if any) to the nearest metre or foot;

1. dimensions of strips;

1. dimensions of runway end safety areas;

1. location (which runway end) and description of arresting system (if any);

1. the existence of an obstacle-free zone; and

1. remarks.

AD 2.13 Declared distances

Detailed description of declared distances to the nearest metre or foot for each direction of each runway, including:

1. runway designator;

1. take-off run available;

1. take-off distance available and, if applicable, alternative reduced declared distances;

1. accelerate-stop distance available;

1. landing distance available; and

1. remarks, including runway entry or start point where alternative reduced declared distances have been declared.

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:

1. runway designator;

1. type, length and intensity of approach lighting system;

1. runway threshold lights, colour and wing bars;

1. type of visual approach slope indicator system;

1. length of runway touchdown zone lights;

1. length, spacing, colour and intensity of runway centre line lights;

1. length, spacing, colour and intensity of runway edge lights;

1. colour of runway end lights and wing bars;

1. length and colour of stopway lights; and

1. remarks.

AD 2.15 Other lighting, secondary power supply

Description of other lighting and secondary power supply, including:

1. location, characteristics and hours of operation of aerodrome beacon/identification beacon (if any);

1. location and lighting (if any) of anemometer/landing direction indicator;

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