EGAA —  BELFAST ALDERGROVE

EGAA AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGAA —  BELFAST ALDERGROVE

EGAA AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD
Lat: 543927N Long: 0061257W

Mid Point of Runway 07/25

2

Direction and distance from city

11.5 NM NW of Belfast.

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

268 FT / 16 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

185 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

2.15°W (2022) / 0.22°E

6

AD Administration

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD.

 

Address

Belfast International Airport, Belfast BT29 4AB.

 

Telephone

028-9448 4313 (Airport Duty Manager)

077-0320 3167 (Mobile)

079-2087 7721 (NATS ATC, Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (0800-1600))

 

E-mail address

bfsadm@bfs.aero (Airport Duty Manager)

bfsatc@nats.co.uk (NATS ATC)

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

8

Remarks

38X Aldergrove Flying Station – Use of the Military Apron is strictly PPR only and is to be coordinated through Aldergrove Air Ops, Tel: 07971-927704.
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 (0700-1600).
Email: ALG-AirOps@mod.gov.uk.

EGAA AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

H24

2

Customs and immigration

H24

Tel: 028-9448 4323

3

Health and sanitation

Port Health on call.

4

AIS Briefing Office

H24

(self briefing).

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

H24

6

MET Briefing Office

H24

7

ATS

H24

8

Fuelling

AVGAS 100LL: 0900-1700 (0800-1600).
AVTUR JET A-1: H24 (North Air and Global Trek Aviation).

9

Handling

HAE, Swissport and Global Trek Aviation: H24.
EAC: 0900-1700 (0800-1600).
Woodgate Executive Air Charter (UK) Ltd: 0900-2000 (0800-1900); and by prior arrangement. Jet Assist: H24 by prior arrangement.

10

Security

H24

11

De-icing

As required.

12

Remarks

Fuelling: Woodgate Executive Air Charter H24 fuel callout, Tel: 028-9442 2478.

EGAA AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo handling facilities

A range of cargo handling equipment is available up to B747-400 and AN124 aircraft. Full details may be established with the relevant ground handling agents noted at paragraph 7 of this section.

2

Fuel and oil types

AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL

W80

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

4

De-icing facilities

Available from: HAE and Swissport.

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

 
6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Limited for light aircraft only.

7

Remarks

Designated handling agents are:

Commercial Aircraft:
HAE Tel: 028-9445 9449; Fax: 028-9445 9905.
Swissport: Tel: 028-9448 4608; Fax: 028-9442 2010.

General Aviation and Private Jet Aircraft:

EAC: Tel: 028-9448 4938; Tel: 028-9442 2478 (call out); Fax: 028-9445 2649; 0900-1700.

Jet Assist: Tel 028-9442 2646 (24 HR); Fax: +44 28-9442 2640.
Email: ops@jetassist.co.uk

VIP/Military/Ferry/Tech stops:

Global Trek Aviation: Tel: 028-9445 4546, 07479-202260 (Mobile);
Email: bfs@globaltrekaviation.com;
Website: www.globaltrekaviation.com

AVGAS 100LL purchased from Woodgate Air Charter can only be made using cash or credit card.
Air BP carnet not accepted.

EGAA AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

On Airport.

2

Restaurants

Buffets.

3

Transportation

Buses, Taxis and car hire. Nearest railway station Antrim, 7 miles.

4

Medical facilities

Limited first aid.

5

Bank and Post Office

Bureau de Change.

6

Tourist Office

In Terminal.

7

Remarks

 

EGAA AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF Category A7

RFF Category 8 and 9 available on request. 24 hours prior notice required.

2

Rescue equipment

Air bags and inflation equipment for 15 and 26 tonnes lifting capacity. 2000 x 1000 mm Synthetic Roadway Panel. NLG Turnable Assembly 30 Tonne capacity, Sledge movement system. De-Bogging/Hauling Kit (50 tonne).

3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

50,000 kg. Contact 028-9448 4313 (Airport Duty Manager) H24. National airlines and/or the larger independent airlines should plan to fly in appropriate salvage equipment and should be part of the airline pooling arrangement or have other recovery procedures in place. Operators of smaller aircraft or GA aircraft will be required to use the assistance of Executive Air Charter (if they are unable to remove the aircraft themselves) and will be charged accordingly.

4

Remarks

 

EGAA AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1

Type of clearing equipment

Mechanical, Chemical de-icing.

2

Clearance priorities

Standard. See AD 2.20, Paragraph 6, for Runway 17/35 winter sweeping priority.

3

Remarks

 

EGAA AD 2.8  APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1

Apron surface and strength

EAST APRON

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

ECHO APRON

Surface: Concrete and asphalt

GA APRON

Surface: Concrete

PCN 15

MAIN APRON

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

WEST APRON

Surface: Concrete

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

2

Taxiway width, surface and strength

Taxiway A: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

  

Taxiway B: 23 M

Surface: Concrete

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

  

Taxiway C: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

  

Taxiway D: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

  

Taxiway F: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

  

Taxiway L: 57 M

Surface: Concrete and asphalt

PCN 71/R/B/W/U

3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

East Apron 241 FT Main Apron 232 FT West Apron 222 FT GA Apron 248 FT

4

VOR checkpoints

 
5

INS checkpoints

See Parking/Docking Chart

6

Remarks

TWY Foxtrot intersects RWY 17/35 at two positions. The Southern most of these is capable of permitting access/egress to/from DA2 Apron for ACFT up to and including ICAO Code F. Large ACFT may require to make a right-turn onto the TWY, following a turn at the RWY 35 turning circle.

EGAA AD 2.9  SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

1

Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual

docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands

No automated parking/docking systems installed. Marshalling service is provided at all stands, with follow-me vehicle in place for freight/mail aircraft parking.

TWY/Stand guidance lines are compliant with ICAO Annex 14 recommendations

Below information indicates max span. Length restrictions exist and will be managed by stand allocation through the Airport Operational Database.

Stands 9 - 15 fitted with illuminated stand number indicator boards. Max aircraft size: ICAO Code C

Stands 16,17: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code C

Stand 16A: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code F

Stand 18: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code C

Stand 21: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code C+ (B757 capable)

Stand 22: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code C

Stand 23: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code E

Stands 24,25A,25B,26,27,28,29,30: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code C

1x passenger boarding bridge serving Stands 22,23,24

Cargo Stands 1F,2F: Max aircraft size - ICAO Code D

Cargo Stands 3F,4F,5F,6F: Max aircraft size ICAO Code C

All stands require operators to have pushback capability with their handling agent.

General Aviation aircraft may self park on the GAT Apron and/or Delta Apron.

Delta Apron houses General Aviation and Private Charter movements. The varying types of aircraft in this area mean that dedicated markings are not available. BIA and Handling agents will cooperate to ensure safety is maintained during parking operations.

2

Runway and taxiway markings and lighting

Runway marking aid(s):

07/25 : Runway designation, threshold, centre-line, edge lines and aiming point markings on Runway 07/25. Touchdown zone markings on Runway 07/25.
Yellow lead-off lines from Runway 25 onto Taxiways B, D and J and from Runway 25 onto Runway 35 at the runways intersection.
Yellow lead-off lines from Runway 07 onto Taxiways A and B.
Runway Taxi Holding Position markings at the intersection of Runways 07/25 and 17/35, 150 M from the centre-lines of the cross runway.

  

17/35 : Runway designation, threshold, centre-line, edge lines and aiming point markings on Runway 17/35. Touchdown zone markings on Runway 17. Yellow lead-off lines from Runway 17 onto Taxiways F, J and Echo Apron.
Yellow lead-off lines from Runway 35 onto Taxiways C, F, J and Echo Apron.
Runway Taxi Holding Position markings at the intersection of Runways 07/25 and 17/35, 150 M from the centre-lines of the cross runway.

  

Runway light(s):

Alternate green/yellow lead-off lights from Runway 25 onto Runway 35, along with Taxiways B, D and J.

Alternate green/yellow lead-off lights from Runway 07 onto Taxiways A and B.

Alternate green/yellow lead-off lights from Runway 35 onto Taxiway C.

  

Taxiway marking aid(s):

  

Yellow centre-line and holding position on all taxiways.

  

Taxiway light(s):

Green centre-line lighting on Taxiways A, B, C, D, J and L. Blue edge lights on B, F and L (south side). Runway guard lights at runway holding positions.

3

Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any)

Alpha Taxiway stop bars at A1, A2, A3; Bravo Taxiway one stop bar; Charlie Taxiway stop bars at C1, C2; Delta Taxiway stop bars at D1, D2; Foxtrot Taxiway one stop bar; Juliet Taxiway stop bars at J1, J2; Echo Apron one stop bar.

4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

Remarks

Aircrew should note that the marshalling service is provided by BIA or their handling agents trained personnel. However, it still remains the responsibility of aircrew to satisfy themselves that the stand is safe for entry and parking.

3 illuminated wind direction indicators at 17, 25 and 35 thresholds.

EGAA AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

In Approach/Take-off areas
Obstacle ID/ DesignationObstacle
Type		Obstacle
Position		Elevation/HeightObstruction
Lighting Type/Colour		Remarks
123456

(EGAA2033) 07/TAKE-OFF

TREE

543958.83N 0061115.40W

292 FT

42 FT

No

 

(EGAA1948) 07/TAKE-OFF

FFM

543950.12N 0061130.85W

274 FT

12 FT

No

 

(EGAA1437) 35/TAKE-OFF

VOR DME

543940.27N 0061347.66W

225 FT

14 FT

No

 

(EGAA1463) 35/TAKE-OFF

FENCE

543936.15N 0061342.08W

207 FT

7 FT

No

 

(EGAA1249) 07/APPROACH

BUSH

543902.51N 0061411.03W

218 FT

17 FT

No

 

(EGAA1179) 25/TAKE-OFF

BUSH

543900.56N 0061424.46W

215 FT

19 FT

No

 

(EGAA1147) 25/TAKE-OFF

TREE

543858.82N 0061428.03W

224 FT

27 FT

No

 

(EGAA1101) 07/APPROACH

TREE

543855.97N 0061433.55W

245 FT

52 FT

No

 

(EGAA1641) 35/APPROACH 17/TAKE-OFF

LLZ

543828.12N 0061308.32W

272 FT

10 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA1609) 35/APPROACH 17/TAKE-OFF

CCTV

543823.89N 0061311.05W

277 FT

14 FT

No

 

(EGAA1602) 35/APPROACH

TELEGRAPH POLE

543813.39N 0061313.82W

311 FT

49 FT

No

 

(EGAA1785) 35/APPROACH

TREE

543809.35N 0061243.46W

350 FT

49 FT

No

 
In circling area and at aerodrome
Obstacle ID/ DesignationObstacle
Type		Obstacle
Position		Elevation/HeightObstruction
Lighting Type/Colour		Remarks
123456

(EGAA2168)

MAST

544605.04N 0061026.78W

1038 FT

49 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA2248)

PYLON

544556.27N 0060741.28W

906 FT

85 FT

No

 

(EGAA2209)

TREE

544040.06N 0060938.71W

413 FT

57 FT

No

 

(EGAA2186)

TREE

544014.03N 0061008.80W

369 FT

83 FT

No

 

(EGAA2267)

TREES

543957.09N 0060718.18W

493 FT

57 FT

No

 

(EGAA2287)

TREES

543950.93N 0060643.53W

571 FT

66 FT

No

 

(EGAA2382)

BUSH

543946.33N 0060159.59W

935 FT

22 FT

No

 

(EGAA2163)

TREES

543905.59N 0061057.57W

454 FT

60 FT

No

 

(EGAA1337)

HANGAR

543903.37N 0061400.72W

263 FT

55 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA1368)

HANGAR

543903.35N 0061358.74W

264 FT

55 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA1599)

HANGAR

543854.01N 0061312.79W

295 FT

43 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA2406)

GROUND LEVEL

543853.30N 0060029.57W

1135 FT

No

 

(EGAA1522)

HANGAR

543846.96N 0061330.53W

282 FT

41 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA2409)

WIND

543818.53N 0060026.27W

1203 FT

148 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA1870)

TREE

543816.90N 0061213.51W

433 FT

72 FT

No

 

(EGAA2317)

PYLON

543815.93N 0060508.37W

726 FT

189 FT

No

 

(EGAA2355)

WIND TURBINE

543753.96N 0060349.55W

827 FT

105 FT

No

 

(EGAA2386)

WIND

543744.34N 0060154.32W

1103 FT

164 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA2277)

WIND TURBINE

543724.53N 0060702.43W

663 FT

236 FT

No

 

(EGAA2377)

WIND TURBINE

543701.68N 0060230.73W

1203 FT

154 FT

No

 

(EGAA2176)

TREES

543649.91N 0061037.76W

419 FT

58 FT

No

 

(EGAA2331)

TREE

543642.33N 0060446.55W

837 FT

59 FT

No

 

(EGAA2238)

TREES

543635.23N 0060843.06W

627 FT

228 FT

No

 

(EGAA2359)

TELEGRAPH POLE

543605.37N 0060343.51W

1039 FT

23 FT

No

 

(EGAA2299)

GROUND LEVEL

543558.08N 0060617.62W

860 FT

No

 

(EGAA2262)

MAST

543555.47N 0060738.86W

783 FT

192 FT

No

 

(EGAA2379)

WIND

543546.08N 0060226.23W

1093 FT

164 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

(EGAA2354)

TREE

543518.42N 0060403.05W

1003 FT

39 FT

No

 

(EGAA2196)

TREES

543457.33N 0061012.60W

574 FT

58 FT

No

 

(EGAA2341)

WIND TURBINE

543453.00N 0060430.61W

955 FT

91 FT

No

 

(EGAA2292)

PYLON

543452.32N 0060648.68W

783 FT

164 FT

No

 

(EGAA2328)

WIND

543334.53N 0060458.70W

875 FT

164 FT

Yes

Solid Red

 

EGAA AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Associated MET Office

MET OFFICE EXETER

2

Hours of service

MET Office outside hour

H24

3

Office responsible for TAF preparation

Periods of validity

MET OFFICE EXETER

24 hours.

4

Trend forecast

Interval of issuance

 
5

Briefing/consultation provided

Self briefing.

6

Flight documentation

Language(s) used

Charts plain language text. TAFs and METARs

English.

7

Charts and other information available for briefing or

consultation

 
8

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

 
9

ATS units provided with information

BELFAST ALDERGROVE

10

Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

Verified AUTO METAR observations are available on ATIS (126.130 MHz) and by telephone on 028-9448 4294.

EGAA AD 2.12  RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations RWY Number

True bearing

Dimensions of RWY

Surface of RWY/
SWY/
Strength

THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation

THR elevation/
Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY		Slope of RWY/ SWY
1234567

07

065.07°

2780 x 45 M

RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved

PCN 71/R/B/X/T

543908.12N 0061406.87W

184.5 FT

THR 205.8 FT

TDZ 208.0 FT

RWY 07 1:148 Up RWY 25 -1:148 Down

25

245.10°

2780 x 45 M

RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved

PCN 71/R/B/X/T

543945.99N 0061146.24W

184.5 FT

THR 267.5 FT

TDZ 257.5 FT

RWY 07 1:148 Up RWY 25 -1:148 Down

17

161.95°

1891 x 45 M

RWY surface: Asphalt, Porous friction coat

PCN 71/F/C/W/U

543928.52N 0061343.04W

184.5 FT

THR 206.1 FT

TDZ 215.6 FT

RWY 17 -1:114 Down RWY 35 1:113 Up

35

341.96°

1891 x 45 M

RWY surface: Asphalt, Porous friction coat

PCN 71/F/C/W/U

543833.19N 0061311.96W

184.6 FT

THR 257.8 FT

TDZ 257.8 FT

RWY 17 -1:114 Down RWY 35 1:113 Up

SWY DimensionsClearway DimensionsStrip DimensionsRESA Dimensions, Overshoot / UndershootLocation/description of arresting systemOFZRemarks
891011121314

293 x 150 M

2900 x 280 M

   

RWY 07

Runway 07 is a non-precision approach runway.

Aircraft using Runway 07 are required to back track from the entry point at Delta for full take-off run.

The turning area is 70 M wide at 07 threshold.

361 x 150 M

2900 x 280 M

   

RWY 25

98 x 150 M

   

RWY 17

Aircraft landing on Runway 17 will be required to back track the runway.

Turning area is 90 x 85 M to the south of Runway 35 displaced threshold.

Strip Dimensions:
1911 x 280 M

219 x 150 M

   

RWY 35

Runway 35 is a non-precision approach runway.

The downslope gradient over the first 400 M of LDA is:
RWY 35 - 0.76%.

Strip Dimensions:
2011 x 280 M

EGAA AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

07

2780 M

3073 M

2780 M

2780 M

 

25

2779 M

3141 M

2779 M

2780 M

 

07

2654 M

2947 M

2654 M

 

Take-off from intersection of Taxiway Delta.

07

2197 M

2490 M

2197 M

 

Take-off from intersection of Runway 35.

07

1204 M

1497 M

1204 M

 

Take-off from intersection of Taxiway Bravo.

25

1607 M

1968 M

1607 M

 

Take-off from intersection of Taxiway Bravo.

17

1791 M

1889 M

1791 M

1791 M

 

35

1891 M

2111 M

1891 M

1799 M

 

17

1732 M

1830 M

1732 M

 

Take-off from intersection of Taxiway Charlie.

EGAA AD 2.14  APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWYApproach lighting Type/ Length/ IntensityThreshold lighting Colour/ Wing barsVASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THRTDZ,lightingLengthRunway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ IntensityRunway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ IntensityRunway end lighting Colour/ Wing barsStopway lightingLength/ColourRemarks
12345678910

07

Centre-line with one crossbar.

439 M

Light intensity high

Green

Light intensity high

With HI green wingbars

PAPI

Left / 3 °

74 FT

425 M

 

Colour coded 15 M spacing LED

Light intensity high

HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component.

Turning areas are marked with blue edge lights.

Runway end: Red
Wingbars: Green

  

25

Coded centre-line with five crossbars. Supplementary lighting inner 288 M.

882 M

Light intensity high

Green

Light intensity high

With HI green wingbars

PAPI

Left / 3 °

57 FT

430 M

900 M LED

Colour coded 15 M spacing LED

Light intensity high

HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component.

Runway end: Red
Wingbars: Green

  

17

Coded centre-line with five crossbars.

910 M

Light intensity high

Green

Light intensity high

With HI green wingbars

PAPI

Left / 3 °

55 FT

293 M

  

HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component 60 M spacing.

White, with last 10 each side Yellow caution zone.

Runway end: Red
Wingbars: Green

  

35

Centre-line with one crossbar.
Last approach light 92 M from displaced threshold.

522 M

Light intensity high

Green

Light intensity high

With HI green wingbars

PAPI

Left / 3 °

47 FT

357 M from displaced threshold

  

HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component 60 M spacing.

White, with last 10 each side Yellow caution zone.

One Red each side before displaced threshold.

Turning areas are marked with blue edge lights.

Runway end: Red
Wingbars: Green

  

EGAA AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

 
2

LDI location and lighting

Anemometer location and lighting

Anemometer: 543918.14N 0061345.00W Lit solid red;
543936.97N 0061203.43W Lit solid red;
543909.66N 0061323.32W Not lit.

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

 
4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

Yes. Using local sub-station / 1 second.

5

Remarks

Obstacle lighting.

EGAA AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

EGAA AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

Designation and
lateral limits		Vertical LimitsAirspace ClassATS unit callsign/
language		Transition AltitudeHours of applicabilityRemarks
1234567

BELFAST CTR

A circle, 9 NM radius, centred at 543927N 0061257W

Upper limit: FL105

Lower limit: SFC

D

ALDERGROVE APPROACH

English

6000 FT

 

To operate UAS above 400 FT AGL within this area, UAS operators are required to notify NATS via the NATS Non-Standard Flight (NSF) Portal. UAS operators are required to notify NATS at least 14 days before the date of each activity.

BELFAST ALDERGROVE ATZ

A circle, 2.5 NM radius, centred at 543927N 0061257W on longest notified runway (07/25)

Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL

Lower limit: SFC

D

ALDERGROVE APPROACH

English

6000 FT

  

EGAA AD 2.18  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Designation

CallsignChannel/Frequency(MHz)SATVOICE
number(s)		Logon Address

Hours of Operation

Remarks

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

APP

ALDERGROVE APPROACH

133.125

DOC 60 NM/24,500 FT.

  

H24

ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.

TWR

ALDERGROVE GROUND

121.755

DOC 2 NM/GND

  

As directed by ATC

When notified by ATIS, Radar and Tower will be provided as a combined function on frequency 133.125 MHz, Callsign 'Aldergrove'.

 

ALDERGROVE TOWER

118.300

DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.

  

H24

 

RADAR

ALDERGROVE DIRECTOR

120.905

DOC 40 NM/19,500 FT.

  

0700-2200 (0600-2100)

 

ATIS

ALDERGROVE INFORMATION

126.130

DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.

  

H24

 

OTHER

BELFAST FIRE

121.600

Non-ATS frequency.

  

Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency.

 

OTHER

ALDERGROVE EMERGENCY

121.500

Emergency frequency.

  

O/R

 

EGAA AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of Aid
CAT of ILS/MLS
MAG Var/VOR Declination		IdentFrequencyHours of OperationPosition of transmitting antenna coordinatesElevation of DME transmitting antennaRemarks
1234567

ILS/LOC

I

1.18°W (2027)

IFT

110.900 MHz

HO

543827.99N 0061309.03W

 

(RWY 17)

ILS/GP

IFT

330.800 MHz

HO

543918.80N 0061344.61W

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT.

Aircraft may experience glidepath fluctuations outside of 8 NM.

ILS/LOC

III

1.19°W (2027)

IAG

109.900 MHz

HO

543903.17N 0061425.19W

 

(RWY 25)

ILS/GP

IAG

333.800 MHz

HO

543937.65N 0061201.41W

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 52 FT.
Caution due to small fluctuations apparent between 8 NM and 5 NM.

VOR/DME

1.19°W (2027)

1.2°W (2024)

BEL

119X

117.200 MHz

H24

Hours of operation for aerodrome purposes: HO

543940.12N 0061347.66W

221 FT

VOR/DME DOC: 40 NM/50,000 FT (200 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R226-346).
There may be VOR bearing fluctuations in Sectors R060-110 and R140-180.

DME

IAG

36X

109.900 MHz

HO

543937.65N 0061201.41W

278 FT

(RWY 25)
DME freq paired with ILS I-AG.
Zero range is indicated at THR of Runway 25.
For use with ILS approaches only.

DME

IFT

46X

110.900 MHz

HO

543918.82N 0061344.60W

228 FT

(RWY 17)
DME freq paired with ILS I-FT.
Zero range is indicated at THR of Runway 17.
For use with ILS approaches only.

EGAA AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1  Airport Regulations

  1. Use governed by regulations applicable to Belfast CTR.

  2. Use of this airport by aircraft not able to communicate with ATC by radio subject to prior permission.

  3. Aircraft using Belfast International Airport are to carry third party insurance cover of not less than £3,000,000.

  4. All commercial air transport operators should submit details of proposed flights and schedules to Airport Co-ordination Ltd, who act as agents on behalf of Belfast International Airport for this purpose. Tel: 0161-493 1850, Fax: 0161-493 1853, e-mail: LONACXH@acl-uk.org.

  5. Belfast International Airport will waive charges for GA pilots in the case of genuine emergency or precautionary diversion landings. This concession applies to GA aircraft under 3 tonnes not flying for hire or reward, not having planned or intended Belfast International Airport as their destination or alternate.

  6. To comply with EU Regulations, PRM requirements should be pre-notified 48 HR in advance to SITA BFSOCCR or OCS.PRM@bfs.aero or 028-9448 4957.

  7. Due to limited aircraft stand availability, aircraft wishing to divert to Belfast International Airport may not be accepted, except in an emergency.

2  Ground Movement

  1. Aircraft engine running area is available by arrangement with the airport authority, however, engine runs are not permitted after 2300 (2200). Contact the Airport Duty Manager for details.

  2. Apron Layout.

    1. The arrangement of the apron stands showing stand numbers, is as shown on the plan at page AD 2-EGAA-2-2.

    2. Executive/Corporate/GA domestic and international aircraft over 2000 KG AUW will be allocated a stand on arrival.

    3. Aircraft who are allocated a stand should not enter the stand unless under guidance from ground staff.

    4. Aircraft below 2000 KG AUW will park, normally self manoeuvring, on the GA Apron or as directed.

    5. Aircraft pushback procedures in progress on main Apron. Pilots will be instructed by ATC to push to a nominated position. Pilots are to pass the nominated position to the push back Team. Nominated positions are X-ray, Yankee, Zulu, Lima 1, Lima 2 Lima 3, Lima 4, Lima 5, Lima 6 and Lima 7.

    6. Aircraft taxiing from position Zulu should use minimum power until established on Taxiway Lima.

    7. When requesting start-up or push-back pilots should give the full call sign, type and stand number. Aircraft must be ready in all respects to start and if necessary push-back before calling on the appropriate frequency. Pilots should only request push-back when they are fully ready to do so.

    8. When requesting push-back clearance, pilots are to inform ATC if headset communication with ground crew is not established. Push back clearance must not be requested until the ground crew has confirmed to the flight deck that the aircraft is closed up and the tug is manned and fully ready to move.

  3. Departing aircraft should report ready for departure.

  4. International GA Flights including flights originating in the Republic of Ireland

    1. Arrivals.

      Flights will be parked for examination on the GA Apron Customs Examination Station as directed.

    2. The law requires that Pilots must present their aircraft and contents for Police and Border Force inspection on arrival.

  5. Due to apron pushback procedures, prior permission is required from ATC for aircraft to vacate Runway 07/25 at Taxiway Bravo.

  6. Aircraft of Boeing 737/Airbus 319 size or greater are not permitted to carry out 180° turns after landing on Runway 17. Aircraft should continue to the 35 turning circle.

  7. IFR Procedural Standard Arrival Routing Runway 25

    1. All IFR arrivals on Runway 25 which are planned to park at the main terminal should, after landing, and without instruction, vacate right onto Runway 35, right onto Taxiway Charlie and unless further ATC taxi clearance has been issued hold at holding point C2. ATC shall issue further progressive taxi instructions once the aircraft has vacated Runway 25.

    Note: This does not prevent either ATC from issuing alternate tactical instructions as required or the pilot vacating tactically as circumstances dictate.

  8. Two steel plates cover bad ground on Taxiway Bravo centreline. One 18 M south of Bravo Hold and one 18 M north of Bravo Hold.

3  CAT II/III Operations

  1. Runway 25, subject to serviceability of the required facilities is suitable for Category ll/lll Operations by Operators whose minima have been accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

  2. During Category II/III operations, special ATC procedures (ATC Low Visibility Procedures) will be applied. Pilots will be informed when these procedures are in operation by Arrival and Departure ATIS or by RTF. Pilots can expect a flow rate of 10/60 for arrivals and 10/60 for departures

  3. Departing Aircraft - Runway 25

    1. ATC will request departing aircraft to hold at the Category II/III Hold on Alpha.

    2. If Taxiway Alpha is out of service departing aircraft will be required to backtrack Runway 25 from Taxiway Bravo and execute a 180° turn on 25 Threshold.

  4. Arriving Aircraft

    1. Landing clearance or go around instructions will be given no later than 2 NM from touchdown.

    2. Runway 25, where it intersects with Runway 35, is fitted with CAT II/III ground lighting and arriving aircraft may be instructed to vacate there.

    3. Backtracking on Runway 25 is not normally permitted. However if Taxiways Charlie or Delta are out of service aircraft will be instructed by ATC to use Category II/III ground lighting at Bravo to vacate Runway 25. Arriving aircraft will be under instruction from ATC:

      1. Continue to the end of Runway 25;

      2. Execute a 180° turn;

      3. Backtrack the runway and vacate on to Taxiway Bravo;

      4. Report established on Taxiway Bravo and constant taxiway green lights in sight.

  5. Runway 25 is suitable for Lower than Standard Category I operations subject to the ILS radiating at CAT III and LVPs being declared in force by ATC, by Operators whose minima have been accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

4  Warnings

  1. Except for light signals, ground signals are not displayed.

  2. Bird scaring at times may only be carried out on the runway in use. In these circumstances, ATC will inform pilots of the bird scaring action notified to them by the Airport Authority.

  3. Model aircraft flying takes place at Nutts Corner, a disused aerodrome situated 3 NM Southeast of Aldergrove. Flying takes place on a daily basis during daylight hours up to a maximum of 400 FT AGL.

  4. Security fence east of Taxiway Foxtrot infringes Runways 17 and 35 strip by 3.8 M and 4.7 M.

  5. Hazardous accumulations of whooper swans, and small gulls at Langford Lodge unlicenseddisused aerodrome 3.5 KM southwest of the aerodrome may pose a risk to aircraft landing and taking off on Runway 07.

  6. Apron stands 9 to 15 slopes are compliant along their east west axis, but deviates from CAP 168 criteria along the north south axis in that the slope from south to north varies from 1 in 93 to 1 in 55.

  7. Pilots are warned that unauthorised ground based laser lights may be directed at their aircraft when arriving or departing at EGAA or when over flying the City of Belfast. All incidents should be reported immediately via ATC to the Police.

  8. High ground rising to 536.5 M at edge of outer horizontal surface at a distance of 14,650 M from the runway to the south and east.

  9. High ground rising to 334.4 M within the outer horizontal surface at a distance of 12,476 M from the runway to the north east.

5  Helicopter Operations

  1. Helicopters frequently operate at low level south of Runway 25, but will remain at least 250 M from that runway until further cleared by ATC.

  2. Prior permission required by civil helicopters wishing to land at Belfast International Airport due to parking spaces not available. Contact the Airport Duty Manager 0770-3203167.

6  Use of Runways

  1. In Winter conditions runway anti-icing and snow clearance operations will take priority over all other operations at the discretion of the Airport Authority. ATC will inform pilots of any expected delays. Runway 17/35 and associated taxiways will not normally be de-iced.

  2. During winter conditions, Runway Condition Reports (RCRs) will be in operation when Runways 07/25 and 17/35 are contaminated. These condition reports will be in accordance with the ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) and will be disseminated via Snowtam and ATIS only.

7  Training

  1. Contact Airport Operations Control Centre on Tel: 028-9448 4401 or E-mail: control.centre@bfs.aero.

  2. Contact Airport Operations Control Centre on Tel: 028-9448 4401 or E-mail: control.centre@bfs.aero.

EGAA AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

1  General

  1. Pilots must comply with the procedure detailed below and in particular with reference to speed control.

  2. The Continuous Descent Arrival procedure provides pilots with the ATC assistance necessary for them to achieve a continuous descent during intermediate and final approach, at speeds which require minimum use of flap. The procedure is designed to minimise noise disturbance and fuel consumption during the approach phase.

2  Arrivals

  1. Unless there are valid reasons, the Continuous Descent Arrival procedure is to be employed for all approaches by IFR aircraft to all runways between 2200-0700 (2100-0600).

  2. Headings and Flight Levels/Altitudes to leave the holding facility will be passed by ATC. When holding is not necessary, radar vectors may be given prior to the aircraft reaching the holding pattern and descent clearance will include an estimate of track distance to touchdown.

  3. Further distance information will be given between initial descent clearance and intercept headings to the ILS. On reciept of descent clearance the pilot will descend at the rate he judges will be best suited to the achievement of continuous descent, the object being to join the glidepath at the appropriate height for the distance without recourse to level flight.

  4. Pilots should typically expect the following speed restrictions to be enforced:

    1. 220 KT from the holding facility (or if holding is not required, 220 KT by 20 NM from touchdown) during intermediate approach phase;

    2. 180 KT on base leg/closing heading to the ILS;

    3. Between 180 KT and 160 KT when first established on the ILS, and thereafter 160 KT to 4 DME.

  5. These speeds are applied for ATC separation purposes and are mandatory. In the event of a new (non-speed related) ATC clearance being issued (eg: an instruction to descend on ILS), pilots are not absolved from a requirement to maintain a previously allocated speed. All speed restrictions are to be flown as accurately as possible. Aircraft unable to conform to these speeds should inform ATC and state what speeds will be used. In the interests of accurate spacing, pilots are requested to comply with speed adjustments as promptly as feasible within their own operational constraints, advising ATC if circumstances necessitate a change of speed for aircraft performance reasons.

  6. The term ‘No ATC Speed Restriction’ does not absolve a pilot from flying in accordance with the speeds stated in paragraph d.

  7. When the Continuous Descent Arrival procedure is in force and an aircraft is being vectored for a non-precision approach, the pilot will decide to which point he will fly the Continuous Descent Arrival procedure in order to comply with Company Standard Operating Procedures.

3  Departures

  1. During the hours of 2200-0700 (2100-0600), all departures with a MTOW greater than 5700 KG, will climb on the runway track to 2000 FT ALT before commencing any turn, thereafter as per ATC clearance.

EGAA AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1  Altimeter Setting

  1. Pilots flying beneath Belfast TMA below the Transition Altitude (6000 FT should use the QNH of an aerodrome situated within the lateral limits of the TMA; except that the aerodrome QFE may be used when flying within the circuit.

2  Procedures for Inbound Aircraft

  1. Warning

    The attention of pilots is drawn to the existence of Langford Lodge aerodrome. This unlicensed aerodrome, situated 3 NM southwest of Belfast Aldergrove, is provided with crossed Runways 08/26 and 03/21. Pilots making approaches to Belfast Aldergrove, when Runway 07 is in use, should exercise due caution to ensure they have identified the correct aerodrome. The 07 approach and runway lights will be selected 'ON' whenever 07 is in use regardless of weather conditions.

  2. Clearance to enter Belfast TMA and CTR.

    1. Aircraft flying on the Airways System will be cleared into the TMA/CTR without having to request a specific entry clearance.

    2. Aircraft wishing to enter the TMA or CTR from the open FIR, whether IFR or VFR, must obtain clearance from Aldergrove Approach Control.

  3. Standard Routes

    1. The standard initial routes for inbound aircraft, which are shown in the table below, may be varied at the discretion of ATC (eg for traffic reasons or to allow traffic to be sequenced by radar).

      Approach from

      Via

      Route

      NE

      P600

      BLACA - BELZU

      E

      FIR

      BLACA/TMA Boundary - BELZU

      SE

      L10 (RNAV 5
      FL 75 and above)

      IOM - NELBO - BELZU

      L10 (Below FL 75)

      IOM - RINGA - BELZU

      UP6/L46 (RNAV 5)

      REMSI - MASOP - NELBO - BELZU

      M146 (RNAV 1
      Below FL 255)

      ERDUV - LUSOD - PEPEG - ROBOP - IPSET - BELZU

      M147 (RNAV 1
      FL 255 and above)

      REMSI - UVPOK - NOPKI - MATUT - ROBOP - IPSET - BELZU

      S

      N34

      NEVRI - ABSUN - BELZU

      SW, W, NW and N

      FIR

      TMA Boundary - direct to BELZU

    Note: See also UK Standard Route Document. Available online from NATS/AIS website:
    http://www.nats.aero/ais.

  4. Approach Procedures – With Radar Control

    1. When inbound traffic is being sequenced by Radar, the Approach Procedure will be flown under directions from the Approach Radar Controller and will consist of that part of the approach between the Terminal Holding Fix and the Final Approach Path. When holding procedures are not in use, radar sequencing may commence before the Terminal Holding Fix.

    2. Pilots should plan their flight profile in such a manner as to be able to achieve the Minimum Holding Level at the appropriate holding point if so required.

    3. When an aircraft is under Approach Radar Control, changes of heading or Flight Level/Altitude will be made only on instructions from the Radar Controller, except in the case of radio communication failure in the aircraft or at the Radar Unit.

    4. Headings and Flight Levels/Altitudes at which to leave the holding areas will be passed by ATC. Radar vectors will be given and descent clearance will include an estimate of track distance to touchdown. Further distance information will be given between the initial descent clearance and intercept heading to the ILS.

    5. Speed Control may be applied on a tactical basis to the extent determined necessary by the Radar Controller. Aircraft unable to conform to the speeds specified by the Radar Controller should inform him immediately and state what speeds will be used. In the interests of accurate spacing pilots are requested to comply with speed adjustments as promptly as is feasible within their own operational constraints, and should advise ATC if circumstances necessitate a change of speed for aircraft performance reasons.

    6. In the event of radar failure, new instructions will be issued to each aircraft under radar control and the procedures as defined for approach without radar control will be put into effect.

  5. Approach Procedures - Without Radar Control

    1. When inbound traffic is not being sequenced by Radar, aircraft will be cleared from the Terminal Holding Facility (VOR BEL) to carry out an Instrument Approach Procedure appropriate to the landing direction.

  6. Holding

    1. The primary holding pattern will be a 1-minute race-track pattern based on VOR BEL as detailed on the Instrument Approach charts.

3  Procedures for Outbound Aircraft

  1. The standard routes for outbound aircraft are detailed in the following table. Routes may be varied at ATC discretion according to the prevailing traffic conditions.

    Departing to

    Via

    Route

    SE

    L10, Q39

    BEL VOR RDL 154° - LISBO - RINGA

    L15, L603, Q38

    BEL VOR RDL 154° - LISBO - PEPOD

    EGNS

    L10

    DCT - SLYDA - L10 - IOM - DCT

    S

    P620

    BEL VOR RDL 154° - LISBO

    N

    P600

    BEL VOR RDL 075° - BLACA

    Note: See also UK Standard Route Document. Available online from NATS/AIS website:
    http://www.nats.aero/ais.

  2. Aircraft must contact ATC no earlier than 20 minutes prior to EOBT to obtain airways clearance including transponder code. As there are no promulgated SIDs for Belfast Aldergrove, ATC will issue specific after departure instructions (typically a RADAR heading or to a designated waypoint), prior to issuing take-off clearance. Pilots must not depart until these instructions have been given and acknowledged.

  3. Warning: Pilots are reminded of the presence of high ground to the east, northeast and southeast of Belfast Aldergrove. It is the pilot's responsibility to maintain adequate terrain clearance.

  4. For ATC purposes, outbound aircraft will normally be required to cross LISBO at or above 4000 FT ALT. Pilots who cannot comply with the necessary climb profile must inform ATC in good time (ie before departure) so that an alternative routing can be coordinated.

  5. North Atlantic Jet Departures.

    1. Due to the proximity of the Shanwick Oceanic boundary to Belfast Aldergrove, pilots must consider timescales for submitting an ’RCL’. Refer to ENR 2.2, paragraph 3.8.2 for details.

  6. Belfast Aldergrove departures via IOM – speed profile:

    1. Traffic departing Belfast Aldergrove via L15/Q39 with a requested level of FL 290 or above is required to cross SOSIM/INKOB at FL 290 or above. To ensure that these aircraft can achieve the required level by SOSIM/INKOB speed restrictions are to be observed.

    2. All Belfast Aldergrove departures to the southeast with a requested flight level of FL 290 or above, are to fly in accordance with the following maximum speeds:

      1. Jet Traffic with a MTOW greater than 35,000 KG Max 250 KT IAS until FL 100, then Max 290 KT IAS until FL 250;

      2. Jet Traffic with a MTOW less than 35,000 KG and all non-jet traffic; Max 250 KT IAS until above FL 250.

    3. Aircraft unable to reach FL 290 by SOSIM/INKOB must advise Belfast Aldergrove prior to push-back, giving the anticipated flight level at SOSIM/INKOB. Specific climb instructions will be issued by Scottish Control.

4  Visual Reference Points (VRP)

  1. To facilitate the integration of VFR flights within the Belfast Airspace, pilots may be required to join/leave the airspace via specified VRPs.

  2. Details of VRPs are available in the consolidated 'Visual Reference Points List' published on the 'Digital Dataset' page of the NATS AIS website, www.nats.aero/ais.

5  VFR Helicopter Operations Within EGAA CTR

  1. Flight Details

    1. Prior to lifting, the pilot shall book out with Aldergrove ATC by telephone/fax at least ten minutes prior to departure giving call sign and details of flight including ETD. If the ETD varies by ten minutes or more, whether booking out or subject to a full flight plan, then Aldergrove ATC must be informed of the revised ETD.

      Note: The act of booking out does NOT constitute a zone clearance. Clearance must be obtained via RTF from Aldergrove ATC.

    2. If a flight leaves UK airspace, eg routing to Dublin, then a full flight plan must be filed with Aldergrove ATC at least sixty minutes prior to departure.

  2. Operation - Outbound

    1. The pilot must:

      1. Lift into the hover to a height of not greater than 200 FT AGL, squawking 7000 and obtain zone clearance. Aldergrove ATC will pass any appropriate traffic information.

      2. Only when a clearance has been received, can the flight set course subject to any restrictions that Aldergrove ATC may impose.

  3. Operation - Inbound

    1. Contact should be made, where possible, with Aldergrove Approach at least ten minutes flying time before the Belfast TMA boundary (if flying above the TMA base altitude) or the CTR boundary (if flying below the TMA base altitude) with a request for clearance to enter Controlled Airspace.

    2. The pilot shall report when descending into the private site. It should be noted that after this report has been made, no further action will be initiated by ATC, eg incident/accident, unless information to the contrary is received. If no acknowledgement is received from Aldergrove Approach, then the pilot must telephone Aldergrove ATC as soon as practical after landing.

      Note: An inbound clearance does not absolve the pilot from the need to contact appropriate adjacent ATSUs for transit clearance.

6  Frequency Monitoring Code (FMC)

  1. Pilots operating in the vicinity of, but intending to remain outside, Belfast Aldergrove controlled airspace within the area defined below and maintaining a listening watch only on Aldergrove Approach frequency, 133.125 MHz, are encouraged to select SSR code 7045:

    545656N 0055417W - 545724N 0061134W -
    thence anti-clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 18 NM centred on 543927N 0061257W to
    542135N 0061619W - 543233N 0060302W -
    thence anti-clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 9 NM centred on 543927N 0061257W to
    543833N 0055732W - 545656N 0055417W.

  2. Pilots operating in the vicinity of, but intending to remain outside, Belfast Aldergrove controlled airspace within the area defined below and maintaining a listening watch only on Aldergrove Approach frequency, 133.125 MHz, are encouraged to select SSR code 7045:

    545656N 0055417W - 545724N 0061134W - thence anti-clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 18 NM centred on 543927N 0061257W to 542135N 0061619W - 543233N 0060302W - thence anti-clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 9 NM centred on 543927N 0061257W to 543833N 0055732W - 545656N 0055417W.

  3. Selection of 7045 does not imply the receipt of an ATC service. Aircraft displaying the code are not expected to contact ATC under normal circumstances, remain responsible for their own navigation, separation, terrain clearance and are expected to remain clear of the controlled airspace at all times.

  4. Whilst squawking 7045 pilots should be aware that Aldergrove Approach may make blind transmissions in order to ascertain a particular aircraft’s intentions/route.

  5. When a pilot ceases to maintain a listening watch, code 7045 shall be deselected.

EGAA AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  1. Not applicable.

EGAA AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-2-1

AIRCRAFT GROUND MOVEMENT/PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-2-2

ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-5-1

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2 NM RWY 07 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-1

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 07 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-2

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 07 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-3

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/VOR RWY 17 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-4

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/VOR RWY 17 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-5

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2 NM RWY 17 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-6

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 17 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-7

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME RWY 25 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-8

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME RWY 25 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-9

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2NM RWY 25 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-10

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 25 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-11

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2NM RWY 35 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-12

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 35 - ICAO

AD 2.EGAA-8-13

INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 07

AD 2.EGAA-8-14

EGAA AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable