EGFF — CARDIFF
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 512348N
Long: 0032036W
Mid point of Runway 12/30 |
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Direction and distance from city |
8.5 NM SW of Cardiff. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
220 FT / 18 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
169 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.58°W (2022) / 0.20°E |
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AD Administration |
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD. |
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Address |
Cardiff International Airport, Rhoose, Barry, South Glamorgan CF62 3BD. | |
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Telephone |
01446-711111 (Cardiff Airport Ltd) 01446-712562 (ATC) | |
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E-mail address |
info@cwl.aero (CWL Aero) cardiffatc@nats.co.uk (ATC) | |
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Web address |
www.cardiff-airport.com | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
Telephone calls to NATS Ltd operational areas may be recorded. |
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AD Administration |
H24 |
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Customs and immigration |
H24 |
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Health and sanitation | |
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AIS Briefing Office | |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) | |
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MET Briefing Office | |
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ATS |
H24 See also AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
H24 |
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Handling |
H24 |
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Security |
H24 |
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De-icing |
H24 |
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Remarks |
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Cargo handling facilities |
Forklifts, pallet trucks, cargo loader 12.5 tonnes capacity suitable for loading up to Boeing 747 main deck. One lower lobe cargo loader 5 tonnes capacity. 2 Cargo loaders. |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL W80, W100. |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity | |
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De-icing facilities |
Upon request with Swissport. |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
Limited. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Limited. |
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Remarks |
Fuel AVTUR JET-A1 is available by arrangement with Swissport, Tel: 07388-943688. Fuel AVGAS is available from Global Trek Aviation, Tel: 01446-712699. |
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Hotels |
Hotel 0.5 miles from the airport. |
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Restaurants |
Licensed buffet and cafeteria in the terminal. |
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Transportation |
Buses: Shuttle bus to the nearest railway station, Rhoose (Cardiff International Airport) 2 miles. Bus service into Cardiff every 20 minutes (every 30 minutes: 1 November until 31 March). Taxis and car hire. |
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Medical facilities |
Limited first aid treatment. |
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Bank and Post Office |
Bureau de Change. ATM Machine. |
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Tourist Office |
Terminal Building. |
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Remarks |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A7 RFF Category 8 and 9 available by prior arrangement. |
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Rescue equipment | |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
Light aircraft can be removed using airport resources. Large aircraft can be removed using outside sources in conjunction with the aircraft operator. |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment |
Mechanical, chemical de-icing, chemical anti-icing. |
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Clearance priorities |
Standard. See AD 1.2.2. |
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Remarks |
Anti-iced with KC Potassium acetate fluid. |
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Apron surface and strength |
SOUTH MAINTENANCE AREA (SOUTH OF HOLD G) Surface: Asphalt PCN 19/F/A/W/T SOUTH MAINTENANCE AREA (WEST OF HOLD H) Surface: Asphalt PCN 15/F/A/W/T TERMINAL AREA Surface: Concrete PCN 50/R/A/W/T |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway ALPHA: 23 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 50/F/A/W/T |
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Taxiway BRAVO: 23 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 50/F/A/W/T | ||
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Taxiway CHARLIE: 23 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 42/F/A/W/T | ||
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Taxiway DELTA: 23 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 42/F/A/W/T | ||
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Taxiway ECHO: 43 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 42/F/A/W/T | ||
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Taxiway GOLF: 43 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 61/F/A/W/T | ||
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Taxiway HOTEL: 18 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 35/F/A/W/T | ||
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Taxiway JULIET: Surface: Concrete PCN 50/R/A/W/T | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation |
Stands 1-10: 207-211 FT; Stands 11-17: 212-215 FT AMSL. |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints |
INS Checkpoints: See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. |
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Remarks |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands |
Stands 1-9 and 11-17 parking with marshaller guidance. Stand 10 parking with Safedock 2-18 system. Stands 7 and 9 fitted with driveable type airbridges. |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 12/30 : Runway designation, runway threshold. Runway centre-line, fixed distance marking. Touchdown zone and aiming point markings. Runway guard lights are positioned at Holding Points A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D, E1, G and H. |
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Taxiway light(s): Centre-line (green) on taxiway serving 12/30, blue edge lights/markers at junctions. | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
Red stop bars in use H24. Enhanced taxiway markings associated with all red stop bars. Red stop bars and signs showing holding point numbers at all holding points. Holding points A1 and B1 have no red stop bar and should not be used. |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
Minimum power to achieve forward movement should be applied to move off all stands. All holding position signs are black on yellow positioned to the left hand side of the taxiway. |
| In Approach/Take-off areas | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGFF1383) 12/APPROACH 30/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
512409.61N 0032135.84W |
205 FT |
21 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1382) 12/APPROACH 30/TAKE-OFF |
ILS |
512407.83N 0032136.82W |
209 FT |
9 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1547) 30/APPROACH 12/TAKE-OFF |
ILS |
512329.10N 0031934.11W |
211 FT |
11 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1539) 30/APPROACH 12/TAKE-OFF |
ILS |
512327.74N 0031935.21W |
211 FT |
10 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1541) 30/APPROACH 15/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
512326.91N 0031934.94W |
211 FT |
10 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1538) 30/APPROACH 12/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
512326.58N 0031935.27W |
211 FT |
9 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF2120) 30/APPROACH |
TREE |
512318.88N 0031924.66W |
242 FT |
55 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF2119) 30/APPROACH |
TREE |
512318.73N 0031924.73W |
235 FT |
48 FT |
No | |
| In circling area and at aerodrome | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGFF1833) |
TREE |
512750.63N 0031909.94W |
471 FT |
65 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1849) |
MAST |
512733.54N 0031653.72W |
1297 FT |
883 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1206) |
MAST |
512726.78N 0032410.63W |
1161 FT |
751 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1223) |
TREE |
512722.30N 0032253.75W |
474 FT |
56 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1199) |
PYLON |
512721.42N 0032526.84W |
541 FT |
154 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1197) |
PYLON |
512721.18N 0032529.45W |
532 FT |
157 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1202) |
MAST |
512718.85N 0032507.81W |
570 FT |
138 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1201) |
MAST |
512718.80N 0032510.96W |
575 FT |
140 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1198) |
PYLON |
512709.40N 0032527.49W |
494 FT |
152 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1200) |
PYLON |
512709.30N 0032525.57W |
520 FT |
168 FT |
No | |
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(EGFF1422) |
BUILDING |
512413.82N 0032046.14W |
323 FT |
109 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1417) |
BUILDING |
512406.95N 0032051.84W |
322 FT |
110 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1207) |
CHIMNEY |
512351.88N 0032340.39W |
378 FT |
344 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGFF1204) |
CHIMNEY |
512314.22N 0032416.92W |
529 FT |
518 FT |
Yes Red | |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE EXETER |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity |
MET OFFICE EXETER 24 Hours |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self briefing/Telephone. |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used |
Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs. English. |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation |
METFORM 214-215, H24 Mean Sea Level Pressure Forecast, EUR SIGWX, Upperwind/Temps, AIRMET Southern, AIRMET Northern, AIRMET Scottish. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
METAR available during aerodrome operating hours, unverified AUTO METAR available when closed. ATIS available on 132.480 MHz. |
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ATS units provided with information |
CARDIFF |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
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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 |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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12 |
116.76° |
2354 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 50/F/A/W/T |
512401.72N 0032120.17W 168.5 FT |
THR 205.0 FT TDZ 219.9 FT | |
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30 |
296.78° |
2354 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 50/F/A/W/T |
512332.83N 0031948.64W 168.2 FT |
THR 213.0 FT TDZ 218.8 FT |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
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| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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185 x 150 M |
RWY 12 | |||||
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152 x 150 M |
RWY 30 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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12 |
2318 M |
2503 M |
2318 M |
2098 M | |
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30 |
2354 M |
2506 M |
2354 M |
2202 M | |
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12 |
2098 M |
2283 M |
2098 M |
Take-off from Holding point Bravo. | |
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12 |
1494 M |
1679 M |
1494 M |
Take-off from Holding point Echo. | |
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30 |
2130 M |
2282 M |
2130 M |
Take-off from Holding point Charlie. | |
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30 |
1426 M |
1578 M |
1426 M |
Take-off from Holding point Delta. | |
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30 |
1339 M |
1491 M |
1339 M |
Take-off from Holding point Hotel. |
| RWY | Approach lighting Type/ Length/ Intensity | Threshold lighting Colour/ Wing bars | VASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THR | TDZ,lightingLength | Runway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway end lighting Colour/ Wing bars | Stopway lightingLength/Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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12 |
Coded centre-line with five crossbars. 747 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Flush uni-directional with green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 57 FT 326 M |
Colour coded |
Elev HI bi-directional with LI omni-directional component |
Red | |||
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30 |
Coded centre-line with five crossbars. 832 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Flush uni-directional with green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 52 FT 297 M |
Colour coded |
Elev HI bi-directional with LI omni-directional component |
Red |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 512355.48N 0032115.49W and 512333.84N 0032005.45W |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting | |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes/1 Second. |
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Remarks |
All stands are covered by apron floodlighting. |
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Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO, geoid undulation |
TLOF : 512355.22N 0032038.45W |
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TLOF and/or FATO elevation | |
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TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking, lighting | |
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True BRG of FATO | |
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Declared distance available | |
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APP and FATO lighting | |
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RMK |
A helicopter set down point marked with a 'H' is situated on taxiway Alpha to the south of Stand 12. Helicopters will be required to ground taxi or hover for parking as instructed by ATC. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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CARDIFF CTR 513021N 0032755W - 512957N 0032222W - 512815N 0031700W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 5 NM centred on 512348N 0032036W to 511920N 0032411W - 512208N 0033305W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 8 NM centred on 512348N 0032036W to 513021N 0032755W |
Upper limit: FL105 Lower limit: SFC |
D |
CARDIFF APPROACH English |
6000 FT |
All training flights in the Cardiff CTR/CTA are subject to the prior permission of Cardiff Approach Control. | |
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CARDIFF ATZ 512532N 0032328W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 2.5 NM centred on 512348N 0032036W to 512241N 0032410W - 512532N 0032328W |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
D |
CARDIFF APPROACH English |
6000 FT |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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APP |
CARDIFF APPROACH |
119.155
DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT. |
H24 |
ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | ||
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125.855 DOC 40 NM/19,000 FT. |
As directed by ATC | |||||
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TWR |
CARDIFF TOWER |
133.105 DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. |
H24 | |||
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RADAR |
CARDIFF RADAR |
125.855 DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT. |
0600-2300 (0500-2200) |
Radar may be available 2300-0600 (2200-0500). | ||
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ATIS |
CARDIFF INFORMATION |
132.480 DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. |
H24 |
ATIS information available by telephone externally on 01446-729319 or internally on Ext 3319. | ||
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OTHER |
CARDIFF FIRE |
121.600 Non-ATS frequency. |
Available when fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. |
| Type of Aid CAT of ILS/MLS MAG Var/VOR Declination | Ident | Frequency | Hours of Operation | Position of transmitting antenna coordinates | Elevation of DME transmitting antenna | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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ILS/LOC I 0.28°E (2027) |
ICDF |
110.700 MHz |
HO |
512328.42N 0031934.66W | ||
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ILS/GP |
ICDF |
330.200 MHz |
HO |
512401.07N 0032103.12W |
3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT. | |
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ILS/LOC I 0.27°E (2027) |
ICWA |
110.700 MHz |
HO |
512407.15N 0032137.37W |
(RWY 30) | |
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ILS/GP |
ICWA |
330.200 MHz |
HO |
512332.45N 0032004.69W |
3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT. | |
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NDB (L) 0.27°E (2027) |
CDF |
388.500 kHz |
H24 |
512336.16N 0032016.47W |
On AD. Range 40 NM. | |
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ILS/DME |
ICDF |
44X 110.700 MHz |
H24 |
512355.80N 0032026.28W |
279 FT |
(RWY 12) |
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ILS/DME |
ICWA |
44X 110.700 MHz |
H24 |
512355.80N 0032026.28W |
279 FT |
(RWY 30) |
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VOR/DME 0.27°E (2027) 0.8°W (2019) |
BCN |
121Y 117.450 MHz |
H24 |
514331.89N 0031546.92W |
1450 FT |
RNAV Substitution Only. |
Use governed by regulations applicable to Cardiff CTR.
Use by aircraft not able to communicate with ATC by radio is subject to prior permission.
Terms and conditions of use of aerodrome available from Airport Operations Director.
All flights, except General Aviation and Military flights, are subject to the prior approval of the Managing Director, Cardiff Airport Ltd and prior notification to Airport Co-ordination Ltd, who act as an agent for the airport. Requests for ad-hoc slot allocations should be made to ACL during working hours Mon-Fri 0830-1700 (0730-1600) by SITA: LONACXH; e-mail: lonacxh@acl-uk.org; or Tel: +44(0)161-4931850, Fax: +44(0)161-4931853. OCS account holders can add, change and cancel slots at any time on the online co-ordination portal:
https://www.online-coordination.com/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1.
High-visibility clothing MUST be worn airside.
Departing aircraft on first contact with Cardiff ATC must state aircraft type, stand number and the code letter of the latest ATIS received. Pilots of departing aircraft are reminded to contact Cardiff Tower for clearance 10 minutes before start up.
One way traffic flow system Southside using holding points G and H.
Access through holding points G and H is restricted to one aircraft movement at a time.
When Runway 30 is the notified runway in use aircraft will line up via holding point H and vacate though holding point G unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
When runway 12 is the notified runway in use aircraft will line up via holding point G and vacate via holding point H unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
During Low Visibility Procedures access to and from the runway in use will be via H.
Taxiway Charlie must not be used by code 'D' or 'E' aircraft to enter or vacate the runway with the exception of the B757 and B767 series aircraft.
Aircraft Code ‘D’ and ‘E’ (excluding the B757 and B767) cannot make turns from ‘E’ in a westerly direction onto the 'B' taxiway.
Cardiff Airport is not equipped for CAT II/III operations, however Low Visibility Procedures are used to protect CAT I operations.
Low Visibility Procedures will commence when RVR/MET visibility falls to 800 M or less. This will be reported by ATIS or RTF.
Pilots will be informed when these procedures are in operation by ATIS or by RTF.
Pilots are reminded of the close proximity of St Athan aerodrome to the west north west of Cardiff aerodrome, see AD 2.22 paragraphs 1 and 8.
Pilots are warned, when landing on Runway 30 in strong west to south westerly winds, of the possibility of terrain induced turbulence on short finals.
Due to possibility of turbulence caused by hangar north east of Runway 12 threshold, caution should be exercised during periods of strong north westerly to north easterly winds.
Grass cutting takes place May-Oct.
Single-engined aircraft should avoid overflying the chemical complex at Barry.
Red Stop Bars in operation H24.
Not applicable
Circuit direction is normally to the north.
In accordance with EU OPS Subpart E, the following approach operations are available to approved operators:
Runway 12 is suitable for lower than Standard Category I operations supported by an ILS Classification of I/T/4, when the IRVR is not less than 450 M.
Runway 30 is suitable for lower than Standard Category I operations supported by an ILS Classification of I/T/4, when the IRVR is not less than 450 M.
All IFR training in Cardiff CTR/CTA subject to PPR from Cardiff Approach https://instrumenttraining.as.me/.
All aircraft wishing to carry out instrument training within the Cardiff Zone, must have a functioning transponder with Mode C.
Every operator of aircraft using the airport shall ensure at all times that aircraft are operated in a manner calculated to cause the least disturbance practicable in areas surrounding the airport.
The Noise Preferential Routeings (NPR) given below are compatible with ATC requirements and shall apply in both VMC and IMC. The tracks are to be flown by all departing jet aircraft and by all other aircraft with a maximum certificated weight exceeding 5700 kg unless otherwise instructed by ATC or unless deviations are required in the interests of safety.
The NPRs are incorporated in ATC Standard Instrument Departure procedures (SIDs)
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Take-Off Runway |
NPR |
|---|---|
|
12 |
North: Climb straight ahead to 4.5 nm DME before turning left South: Climb straight ahead to 2 nm DME before turning right |
|
30 |
Climb straight ahead to 4nm before turning either left or right |
The obligations of the NPRs cease when an altitude of 3000 ft QNH or above has been reached.
Continuous Descent Approaches
Subject to ATC instructions, inbound aircraft are to maintain as high an altitude as practical and adopt a continuous descent profile, when appropriate. ATC will advise pilots of an estimate of the track distance to run to touchdown as soon as possible after first call on the approach frequency.
In the interest of noise abatement, restrictions are imposed on the ground running of engines between 2230-0730 (2130-0630) and operators are advised to contact the Airport Operations Director for details.
The use of reverse thrust, particularly after 2130 (2030), is to be kept to a minimum consistent with operational needs.
The attention of pilots of aircraft inbound to Runway 12 or outbound from Runway 30 at Cardiff Airport is drawn to the close proximity of St Athan aerodrome and the St Athan Local Flying Zone (see paragraph 8) to the Cardiff arrival/departure tracks. Pilots of VFR aircraft to/from Cardiff Airport may be required by Cardiff ATC to enter/leave the CTR at Visual Reference Points which avoid the St Athan Local Flying Zone.
Additionally, St Athan based aircraft may carry out aerobatic manoeuvres and other unusual activities above, within and below the western part of the Cardiff CTA. Pilots transitting above or below the CTA are strongly recommended to contact Cardiff Approach Control for appropriate traffic information.
Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) for aircraft inbound from the UK ATS Route network are detailed at AD 2-EGFF-7.
Inbound Procedures other than from the ATS Route network:
Inbound aircraft other than from the ATS Route network should request clearance to enter the Cardiff CTR/CTA at least 10 minutes from the CTR/CTA boundary and must observe the normal procedure for joining controlled airspace.
VFR flights and flights requesting Special VFR clearance will normally be instructed to route via one of the Visual Reference Points as detailed at paragraph 7.
Aircraft outbound via the UK ATS Route network. Standard Instrument Departures (SID) for aircraft outbound from the UK ATS Route network are detailed at AD 2-EGFF-6-1 to 6-3.
IFR flights wishing to leave the Cardiff CTR/CTA to enter the London FIR will be cleared by the most direct route consistent with the current traffic situation.
VFR flights and flights requesting Special VFR clearance will normally be instructed to route via one of the Visual Reference Points as detailed at paragraph 7.
|
Holding Point |
Details |
|---|---|
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Cardiff NDB CDF |
Inbound track 297° MAG - turning left at the facility. Lowest holding altitude 2500 FT |
In the event of complete radio communications failure in an aircraft, the pilot will adopt the appropriate procedure described at ENR 1.1.3. The route to be used when leaving the Zone in accordance with this procedure is as follows:
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Position at time of decision |
Route |
|---|---|
|
NDB CDF |
Track 040°T at 2500 FT ALT. |
Pilots are advised to use caution when routeing via the St Hilary TV Mast and Wenvoe TV Mast VRPs as they are Air Navigation Obstacles with high elevation – See ENR 5.4 dataset for up to date details of ICAO AREA 1 Obstacles.
Pilots are advised to use caution when routing via the Cardiff Docks VRP due to its proximity to Cardiff Heliport.
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.
St Athan aerodrome lies within the Cardiff CTR/CTA to the west of Cardiff. By arrangement with Cardiff ATC during the hours of watch of St Athan ATC (normally 0830-1700 (0730-1600)), and subject to the conditions detailed in paragraph (b) flights by St Athan based aircraft may take place in VMC, without reference to Cardiff ATC, within a Local Flying Zone (LFZ) bounded by the following positions:
512524N 0033307W - 512456N 0032523W - 512406N 0032302W - 512247N 0032302W - 512124N 0033042W - 512209N 0033306W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 8 NM centred on 512348N 0032036W from 512209N 0033306W to 512524N 0033307W.
The following conditions apply to aircraft operating within the St Athan Local Flying Zone:
Aircraft are to be in communication with and comply with instructions from St Athan ATC;
All aircraft conduct their flights within the weather criteria specified for VFR flights within Class D Airspace;
Maximum altitude 1700 FT (Cardiff QNH);
Pilots operating in the St Athan LFZ are responsible for maintaining their own visual separation from other aircraft, including aircraft on final approach to Runway 12 and departing from Runway 30 at Cardiff, which are in close proximity to the Local Flying Zone. (Traffic information will be passed by St Athan ATC).
Flights to/from St Athan ATC which are unable to comply with the requirements of the St Athan Local Flying Zone will be subject to individual clearance from Cardiff ATC and will be fully in tegrated with Cardiff arriving/departing traffic.
Visual approaches to Cardiff Runway 12 are unavailable when the Local Flying Zone is active.
All VFR flight is expected to comply with the following published VFR routes:
Departure Routes
|
Designator |
Runway |
Route |
Maximum Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
|
East |
07/25 |
Aircraft remain west of Aberthaw power station over water, clearance limit Aberthaw power station, then as directed by Cardiff Tower. |
1500 FT |
|
South |
07/25 |
Aircraft remain west of the quarry and leave CAS towards Minehead VRP. |
1500 FT |
|
Nash Point |
07/25 |
Aircraft remain within the confines of the LFZ and leave CAS to the west towards Nash Point VRP. |
1500 FT |
|
North |
07/25 |
Leave CAS between the St Hilary and Wenvoe TV Masts. |
1500 FT |
Note 1: Pilots who wish to operate above the ‘maximum altitude’ shall request this once airborne.
Note 2: All routes are available Special VFR subject to ATC clearance.
Note 3: Pilots can expect to receive a clearance in the format “{Callsign}, cleared to leave controlled airspace on a published {designator} departure, not above {altitude restriction} {QNH} VFR, {Squawk}.”. A complete read-back is required.
Arrival Routes
|
Designator |
Runway |
Route |
Maximum Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
|
East |
07/25 |
From the northeast, route as directed by Cardiff Tower to hold east of Aberthaw power station and as directed by St Athan ATC. |
1500 FT |
|
South |
07/25 |
Enter CAS from the south, remain west of the quarry and as directed by St Athan ATC. |
1500 FT |
|
Nash Point |
07/25 |
Enter CAS via Nash Point, route eastbound along the coast over water, then as directed by St Athan ATC. |
1500 FT |
|
North Arrival |
07/25 |
Enter CAS towards the St Hilary VRP to orbit and remain north of the mast, then as directed by Cardiff Tower. |
1500 FT |
|
Straight In |
07/25 |
Enter CAS to position straight in for the runway in use. |
Subject to co-ordination |
Note 1: Pilots who wish to operate above the ‘maximum altitude’ shall request this.
Note 2: All routes are available Special VFR subject to ATC clearance.
Note 3: Pilots can expect to receive a clearance in the format: “{Callsign}, cleared to enter controlled airspace on a published {designator} arrival, not above {altitude restriction} {QNH} VFR.”. A complete read-back is required.
Special VFR Clearances for flights within the Cardiff CTR may be requested and will be given whenever traffic conditions permit. These flights are subject to the general conditions laid down for Special VFR flights and will normally only apply to aircraft which carry RTF including the appropriate frequencies.
VFR clearance in the Cardiff CTR will be given for flights operating in VMC. Routeing instructions and/or altitude restrictions may be specified in order to integrate VFR flights with other traffic. Pilots are reminded of the requirements to remain in VMC at all times and to comply with the relevant parts of the Low Flying Rules, and must advise ATC if at any time they are unable to comply with the clearance instructions issued.
In order to integrate VFR flights to/from Cardiff with the normal flow of IFR traffic, a number of published VFR routes are established along which ATC VFR clearances will be issued subject to the conditions specified in paragraph 9. These routes are determined by prominent ground features and are detailed in the following tables.
In order to reduce RTF congestion, the published outbound and inbound visual routes are allocated route designators. Pilots are to ensure that they are familiar with the route alignment. Level instructions will be passed with the appropriate ATC VFR clearance.
|
Published Outbound Visual Routes |
|
Route Designator |
Exit Point |
RWY |
Route |
Maximum Altitude |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VFR St Hilary |
Bridgend |
30/12 |
Route north of St Hilary TV Mast and leave CAS to the west routing north of Bridgend at Junction 36 VRP. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR North |
North |
30/12 |
Route between the St Hilary and Wenvoe TV masts and leave CAS to the north. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Wenvoe |
W Cardiff Docks |
30/12 |
Route east if the Wenvoe TV masts and leave CAS to the northeast. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Flat Holm |
NE Flat Holm Lighthouse |
30/12 |
Route north of Barry then north of Flat Holm Island, and leave CAS at the east/southeast zone boundary. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR South |
N Minehead |
30 |
Route east of the quarry (1 NM west of Cardiff airport) and leave CAS to the south towards Minehead VRP. |
1500 FT |
Cardiff will endeavour to remove the 1500 FT restriction for flight over water ASAP. |
|
VFR South |
N Minehead |
12 |
Route south and leave CAS to the south towards Minehead VRP. |
1500 FT |
Cardiff will endeavour to remove the 1500 FT restriction for flight over water ASAP. |
|
VFR Nash Point |
Nash Point |
30 |
Route east of the quarry (1 NM west of Cardiff airport) and leave CAS to the west along the coast, over water, via Nash Point. |
1500 FT |
Route normally only available when St Athan is not active. |
|
VFR Nash Point |
Nash Point |
12 |
Leave CAS to the west along the coast, over water, via Nash Point. |
1500 FT |
Route normally only available when St Athan is not active. |
|
VFR Watchet |
Watchet Harbour VRP |
30 |
Route east of the quarry (1 NM west of Cardiff airport) and leave CAS to the south east via Watchet Harbour VRP. |
1500 FT |
Cardiff will endeavour to remove the 1500 FT restriction for flight over water ASAP. |
|
VFR Watchet |
Watchet Harbour VRP |
12 |
Route south east and leave CAS to the south east via Watchet Harbour VRP. |
1500 FT |
Cardiff will endeavour to remove the 1500 FT restriction for flight over water ASAP. |
|
Published Inbound Visual Routes |
|
Route Designator |
Entry Point |
RWY |
Route |
Maximum Altitude |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VFR St Hilary |
Bridgend |
30/12 |
Enter CAS via Bridgend and route north of St Hilary TV Mast, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR North |
North |
30/12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS from the north between the St Hilary and Wenvoe TV Masts, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Wenvoe |
W Cardiff Docks |
30/12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS via the Wenvoe TV mast, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Cardiff Docks |
Cardiff Docks |
30/12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS via Cardiff Docks, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Flat Holm |
N of Flat Holm Lighthouse |
30/12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS via Weston aerodrome, route north of Flat Holm Lighthouse towards Laverrnock Point, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR South |
N Minehead |
30 |
Enter Cardiff CAS to the south, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR South |
N Minehead |
12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS from the south, remaining east of the quarry (1 NM west of Cardiff airport) then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Nash Point |
Nash Point |
30 |
Enter Cardiff CAS via Nash Point, route along the coast, remaining over water, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT |
Route normally only available when St Athan is not active. |
|
VFR Nash Point |
Nash Point |
12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS via Nash Point, route along the coast, remaining over water and east of the quarry (1 NM west Cardiff airport), then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT |
Route normally only available when St Athan is not active. |
|
VFR Watchet |
Watchet Harbour VRP |
30 |
Enter Cardiff CAS from the south east, then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT | |
|
VFR Watchet |
Watchet Harbour VRP |
12 |
Enter Cardiff CAS from the south east, remaining east of the quarry (1 NM west of Cardiff airport) then as directed by Cardiff ATC. |
1500 FT |
Landing and Taking Off Within Congested Areas
When a landing or take-off is intended at Cardiff Heliport, which is situated within a congested area, compliance with the following procedures is required under the Standardised European Rules of the Air SERA.3105 Minimum Heights and as notified under Rules of the Air Regulations 2015 Rule 5(1)(a).
Notified Procedures:
Landing and take-off shall only be performed with the permission of the person in charge of the aerodrome;
Except when necessary for take-off or landing at the aerodrome, aircraft shall not be flown over the congested area unless at such a height as will permit, in the event of an emergency arising, including a critical engine failure, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. This height shall be at least 300 M (1000 FT) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 M from the aircraft; and
Approach and departure shall be made over clear areas so that a safe forced landing can be achieved in the event of engine failure.
Use Requirements
Use of Cardiff City Heliport is subject to a strict PPR policy. A Full briefing pack must be downloaded from www.cardiffheliport.com prior to landing at the Heliport.
Controlled Airspace
Permission to operate at Cardiff City Heliport does not constitute permission to enter controlled airspace. The controlling authority of the relevant controlled airspace shall be contacted in accordance with standard airspace procedures.
Pilots operating in the vicinity of, but intending to remain outside the Cardiff controlled airspace within the area defined by straight lines joining successively the following points and maintaining a listening watch only on Cardiff Approach frequency, 119.155 MHz, are encouraged to select SSR code 3636.
515324N 0032556W - 515122N 0031317W -
515034N 0030532W - 513945N 0024042W -
512715N 0030058W - 512349N 0030302W -
510900N 0030300W - 510306N 0030723W -
505955N 0031044W - 510140N 0033616W -
512432N 0034819W - 515324N 0032556W.
Selection of 3636 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 Cardiff controlled airspace at all times.
Whilst squawking 3636, pilots should be aware that Cardiff Approach may make blind transmissions in order to ascertain a particular aircraft's intentions/route.
When a pilot ceases to maintain a listening watch, code 3636 shall be deselected.
Not applicable.
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-2-1 |
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AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-2-2 |
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CONTROL ZONE and CONTROL AREA CHART - LOCAL FLYING and ENTRY EXIT PROCEDURES |
| AD 2.EGFF-4-1 |
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ST ATHAN LOCAL FLYING ZONE |
| AD 2.EGFF-4-2 |
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ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-5-1 |
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STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) LEKCI 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-6-1 |
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STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) BCN 1A 1B (RNAV SUBSTITUTION ONLY) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-6-2 |
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STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) EXMOR 1A 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-6-3 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) WEVBE 1C ELREW 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-1 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) FIFAH 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-2 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) ICTAM 2C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-3 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) DAWLY 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-4 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART – INSTRUMENT (STAR) TOJAQ 2C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-5 |
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RNAV1 STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART – INSTRUMENT (STAR) BAJJA 1C - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-6 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES WEVBE 1C ELREW 1C FIFAH 1C |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-7 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES ICTAM 2C DAWLY 1C |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-8 |
|
STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES TOJAQ 2C BAJJA 1C |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-9 |
|
RNAV HOLD CODING TABLES CDF |
| AD 2.EGFF-7-10 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) RWY 12 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 12 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-2 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2 NM RWY 12 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-3 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 12 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-4 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 12 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-5 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) y RWY 30 (CAT A,B) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-6 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) z RWY 30 (CAT C,D) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-7 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) y RWY 30 (CAT A,B) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-8 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) z RWY 30 (CAT C,D) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-9 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2NM RWY 30 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-10 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 30 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-11 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L) DME y RWY 30 (ACFT CAT A,B) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-12 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L) DME z RWY 30 (ACFT CAT C,D) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-13 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 12 |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-14 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 30 |
| AD 2.EGFF-8-15 |
Not applicable