EGCV —  SLEAP

EGCV AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGCV —  SLEAP

EGCV AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD

Lat: 525002N Long: 0024618W

Mid point of Runway 05/23

2

Direction and distance from city

10 NM N of Shrewsbury.

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

275 FT / 18 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

170 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

0.33°E (2027) / 0.18°E

6

AD Administration

SHROPSHIRE AERO CLUB LTD

 

Address

Sleap Aerodrome, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3HE

 

Telephone

01939-232882 (Airfield Operations Office)

 

E-mail address

info@shropshireaeroclub.co.uk

 

Web address

www.shropshireaeroclub.com

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

VFR

8

Remarks

Aerodrome is available to aircraft needing use of a licensed airfield. PPR by phone or online.

Ext 1 - PPR
Ext 3 - Aerodrome Ops
Ext 6 - Rotors Running Refuel

EGCV AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

0830-1630 (0830-1800). Out of hours ops available.

2

Customs and immigration

General Aviation Report (GAR) form submission to National Co-ordination Unit (NCU) is required in advance to notify HMRC Border Force and Police.

https://www.submit-general-aviation-report.service.gov.uk

3

Health and sanitation

4

AIS Briefing Office

Self-briefing facility in flight office.

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

6

MET Briefing Office

Self-briefing facility in flight office.

7

ATS

As AD hours. See also AD 2.18.

8

Fuelling

H24

Self-service.

9

Handling

10

Security

11

De-icing

12

Remarks

EGCV AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo handling facilities

 
2

Fuel and oil types

AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL, F-34

W15W50, W80, W100, S80, S100, Sport Plus 4.

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

JET-A1 and F34 rotors running refuels available 24hrs. Contact 01939-232882, Ext 6 or www.shropshireaeroclub.com/heli.

4

De-icing facilities

 
5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

Available.

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

On airfield M3 licenced engineering facility, Shropshire Light Aviation, Tel: 01939-290861.

7

Remarks

 

EGCV AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

Premier Inn at Harmer Hill 4 miles from airfield.

2

Restaurants

Bistro cafe on airfield.

3

Transportation

Taxi service available.

4

Medical facilities

Basic first aid trained Initial Emergency Response personnel and defibrillator on site.

5

Bank and Post Office

 
6

Tourist Office

 
7

Remarks

 

EGCV AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF category special Wednesday to Sunday as per ops hours.

2

Rescue equipment

 
3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

On site company resources.

4

Remarks

 

EGCV AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

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

1

Apron surface and strength

HELI EAST

Surface: Concrete

MAIN APRON

Surface: Grass

2

Taxiway width, surface and strength

 
3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

 
4

VOR checkpoints

 
5

INS checkpoints

 
6

Remarks

The MAIN APRON is grass but remains well-drained.

HELI EAST consists of three 45 M x 45 M helipads on the eastern side of the disused runway, each marked by a white 'H'. It is designated for training, parking, and rotors running refuels. The MAIN APRON may also be utilised for small helicopter parking.

EGCV 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

 
2

Runway and taxiway markings and lighting

 
3

Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any)

 
4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

Remarks

WDI: 525002.92N 0024602.04W, 525006.38N 0024624.95W.

EGCV AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

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

INTENTIONALLY BLANK

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

(EGCV1851)

WINDTURBINE

524957.22N 0024600.72W

341 FT

No

 

EGCV AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

EGCV 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

05

045.18°

798 x 31 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

524953.58N 0024632.43W

THR 271.4 FT

23

225.18°

798 x 31 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

525011.78N 0024602.20W

THR 274.7 FT

18

178.61°

770 x 18 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

525011.31N 0024613.26W

THR 273.3 FT

36

358.61°

770 x 18 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

524946.39N 0024612.26W

THR 270.9 FT

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

   

RWY 05

   

RWY 23

   

RWY 18

   

RWY 36

EGCV AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

05

798 M

798 M

798 M

798 M

 

23

798 M

798 M

798 M

798 M

 

18

770 M

770 M

770 M

770 M

 

36

770 M

770 M

770 M

770 M

 

EGCV 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

05

 

Light intensity low

OTHER

/ 3.5 °

13 FT

LITAS

  

Light intensity low

   

23

 

Light intensity low

OTHER

/ 3.5 °

12 FT

LITAS

  

Light intensity low

   

EGCV AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

ABN: 525006.41N 0024625.04W

Flashing Green

2

LDI location and lighting

Anemometer location and lighting

 
3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

EDGE : Taxiway Alpha and Bravo have blue edge lighting.

4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

Yes. Less than 10 seconds.

5

Remarks

 

EGCV AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

EGCV AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

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

SLEAP ATZ

A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 525002N 0024618W on longest notified runway (05/23)

Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL

Lower limit: SFC

G

SLEAP RADIO

English

  

Sleap ATZ is close to RAF Shawbury ATZ and partially overlaps Shawbury MATZ.

EGCV 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

OTHER

SLEAP RADIO

122.455

A/G frequency.

  

0830-1630 (0830-1800).

ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours.

EGCV AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

EGCV AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1  Airport Regulations
  1. RAF Shawbury is 4.5 NM south-east with identical runway headings and can be mistaken for Sleap. During RAF Shawbury’s published MATZ operating hours Mon-Fri 0845-1700 (0745-1600); pilots should initially contact Shawbury Zone (133.155). Shawbury’s ATZ is operational Mon-Sun H24 and must be avoided. RAF Shawbury provides an excellent Flight Information Service.

  2. An east-west entry and exit lane for helicopters from RAF Shawbury sits on the southern edge of Sleap’s ATZ boundary at 1000 FT to 1500 FT. This should be avoided when possible.

2  Ground Movement
  1. KEEP CLEAR AREA: Aircraft should not be left on the fuel bay.

3  CAT II/III Operations

Not applicable.

4  Warnings
  1. Gliders

    1. At Sleap, aero-tow gliding may be operational at any time.

    2. At RAF Shawbury, during weekends and bank holidays, aero-tow gliding is operational.

  2. Aeromodels

    1. Remote controlled model aircraft may be operating at Sleap up to 400 FT QFE on the western end of disused Runway 28.

  3. Military Helicopters

    1. Aircraft should avoid RAF Shawbury’s military helicopter entry and exit lane that runs east-west close to the south boundary of the Sleap ATZ at 1000 FT to 1500 FT QFE. Military helicopters using the lane do not monitor Sleap’s A/G radio frequency.

    2. Military helicopter training may occur at Sleap. Military helicopters will always operate to the WEST of the active runway. Sufficient clearance of 75 M is to be given to landing and departing civil aircraft.

  4. CAA Low Flying Display Practice Authorisation

    1. The airfield operator holds an aerobatic and low flying exemption from the CAA permitting practice display flying below 500 FT QFE. Pilots of arriving and departing traffic will be informed by Sleap Air/Ground radio when practices are taking place. These flights will normally last only for a short duration and will be conducted only when prevailing traffic conditions suit.

  5. Wake Turbulence

    1. Sleap is often used by large and heavy Military Helicopters and produce Wake Turbulence. The wake turbulence requirements for light aircraft is an absolute minimum of a 4 mile separation. The A/G team will advise if there is large Military traffic in the circuit. If operating a large helicopter, please be mindful of wake in the vicinity of light aircraft.

  6. Out Of Hours Airfield Use

    1. Aircraft based at Sleap operate outside of published airfield operating hours, or by visitors on request.

5  Helicopter Operations
  1. Helicopter Arrival

    1. Helicopters inbound to Sleap can join on direct track at 600 FT QFE, without crossing the active runway. Give way to fixed wing traffic on finals and military helicopter traffic.

    2. Alternatively, helicopters may join the fixed-wing circuit.

    3. Helicopters requiring fuel should liaise with the ops staff regarding best parking and shut down location. Fuel hoses are 20 M (60 FT) long, so there is no need to park too close to the pump.

    4. Helicopters parking should consider downwash and tail rotor safety, clear of fixed-wing aircraft and access to taxiways and grass aprons.

    5. Rotors running refuels on request via 01939-232882, Ext 6.

    6. For all helicopter procedures visit www.shropshireaeroclub.com/heli.

  2. Helicopter Departure

    1. Departure should be at 600 FT QFE on track until 2 NM radius away from Sleap, or departing in accordance with the active runway and fixed-wing circuit.

6  Use of Runways

Not applicable.

7  Training
  1. Shropshire Aero Club operates a designated training organisation for ab-initio flying training, night ratings and aerobatics. There is an approved training organisation for commercial pilot’s licences, multi engine piston and instrument rating training.

EGCV AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

  1. Adjust circuit to avoid over flying local villages and towns, particularly Wem, Clive, Loppington, Noneley, Burlton and Ruewood.

  2. On departure from Runway 36 turn right 10 degrees to avoid houses in Noneley village.

EGCV AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1  Arrival Procedures
  1. PPR is required by phone or online (shropshireaeroclub.com/fly-in).

  2. When RAF Shawbury is operating, contact Shawbury Zone (133.155) before contacting Sleap. Once within visual with the airfield, or Shawbury Zone advises, contact Sleap Radio for airfield data and traffic information. Aircraft inbound to Sleap will normally be requested by Shawbury Zone to fly not below 2500 FT QNH to keep above busy helicopter traffic.

  3. It is advised to join from the south via the Montford Bridge (Disused AD) VRP, or from the north via the Ellesmere Lake VRP.

  4. Join the circuits from the overhead where possible, remaining inside the ATZ.

  5. When display flying practice or aerobatics is operational, arriving traffic must not fly overhead the airfield within a 2 NM radius. Instead, arriving aircraft should join the circuit downwind at 1000 FT QFE.

  6. Gyroplane pilots are required to read the specific gyro procedures before their arrival. For more details, please visit www.shropshireaeroclub.com/fly-in or call 01939-232882, extension 1.

2  Departure Procedures
  1. When RAF Shawbury is operating, aircraft should contact Shawbury Zone on 133.155 after leaving Sleap’s ATZ.

  2. Aircraft must always avoid RAF Shawbury’s ATZ unless they are in two-way communication and have been given clearance by Shawbury Zone (133.155).

3  Circuits
  1. Circuit height is 1000 FT QFE for fixed-wing powered aircraft.

  2. Circuit height is 800 FT QFE for gyrocopters and flown inside of fixed-wing circuit.

  3. Civil helicopters should fly at 600 FT QFE within Sleap’s ATZ, or join the fixed-wing circuit.

  4. Monday to Friday, all circuits flown by fixed-wing powered aircraft shall be EAST of the airfield meaning left hand on Runways 18 and 23 and right hand on Runways 36 and 05.

  5. On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, the direction flown by fixed-wing powered and gyrocopter aircraft shall be left hand circuit.

  6. On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, gliders shall fly right hand circuit.

4  Visual Reference Points (VRP)
  1. 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.

EGCV AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Not applicable.

EGCV AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGCV-2-1

EGCV AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable