EGFF —  CARDIFF

EGFF AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGFF —  CARDIFF

EGFF AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD

Lat: 512348N Long: 0032036W

Mid point of Runway 12/30

2

Direction and distance from city

8.5 NM SW of Cardiff.

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

220 FT / 18 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

169 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

0.58°W (2022) / 0.20°E

6

AD Administration

CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD.

 

Address

Cardiff International Airport, Rhoose, Barry, South Glamorgan CF62 3BD.

 

Telephone

01446-711111 (Cardiff Airport Ltd)

01446-712562 (ATC)

 

E-mail address

info@cwl.aero (CWL Aero)

cardiffatc@nats.co.uk (ATC)

 

Web address

www.cardiff-airport.com

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

8

Remarks

Telephone calls to NATS Ltd operational areas may be recorded.

EGFF AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

H24

2

Customs and immigration

H24

3

Health and sanitation

4

AIS Briefing Office

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

6

MET Briefing Office

7

ATS

H24

See also AD 2.18.

8

Fuelling

H24

9

Handling

H24

10

Security

H24

11

De-icing

H24

12

Remarks

EGFF AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

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.

2

Fuel and oil types

AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL

W80, W100.

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

4

De-icing facilities

Upon request with Swissport.

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

Limited.

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Limited.

7

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.

Handling is mandatory for all aircraft over 2000 KG MTOW:
General Aviation Support (<2000 KG MTOW): 01446-712548; generalaviation@cwl.aero

Swissport (Commercial): Tel: 01446-712592.

Signature (Executive, GA, Military and Cargo): 01446-712637.

Global Trek Aviation (Executive, GA, Military and Cargo): 01446-712699.

All departing aircraft are required to file a full or abbreviated flight plan electronically prior to departure. The addresses should be as per ENR 1.11.

EGFF AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

Hotel 0.5 miles from the airport.

2

Restaurants

Licensed buffet and cafeteria in the terminal.

3

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.

4

Medical facilities

Limited first aid treatment.

5

Bank and Post Office

Bureau de Change. ATM Machine.

6

Tourist Office

Terminal Building.

7

Remarks

 

EGFF AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF Category A7

RFF Category 8 and 9 available by prior arrangement.

2

Rescue equipment

 
3

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.

4

Remarks

 

EGFF AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1

Type of clearing equipment

Mechanical, chemical de-icing, chemical anti-icing.

2

Clearance priorities

Standard. See AD 1.2.2.

3

Remarks

Anti-iced with KC Potassium acetate fluid.

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

1

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

2

Taxiway width, surface and strength

Taxiway ALPHA: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 50/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway BRAVO: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 50/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway CHARLIE: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 42/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway DELTA: 23 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 42/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway ECHO: 43 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 42/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway GOLF: 43 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 61/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway HOTEL: 18 M

Surface: Asphalt

PCN 35/F/A/W/T

  

Taxiway JULIET:

Surface: Concrete

PCN 50/R/A/W/T

3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

Stands 1-10: 207-211 FT; Stands 11-17: 212-215 FT AMSL.

4

VOR checkpoints

 
5

INS checkpoints

INS Checkpoints: See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart.

6

Remarks

 

EGFF 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

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.

2

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.

  

Taxiway light(s):

Centre-line (green) on taxiway serving 12/30, blue edge lights/markers at junctions.

3

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.

4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

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.

There are 2 LGTD WDI to the south of Runway 12/30, adjacent to the runway threshold markings. 512400.40N 0032132.16W - 512333.12N 0032010.42W.

Aircraft and vehicles must not cross an illuminated red stop bar, even if receipt of a clearance from ATC. Red stop bars will only be deselected by ATC upon receipt of a correct clearance readback from the pilot or driver.

Aircraft requiring pushback from Stands 12-17 can expect to be pushed back into the cul-de-sac and to be towed forward to a position abeam Stands 12-17. Engines are not to be started until abeam Stand 12 for jet blast protection.

EGFF AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

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

(EGFF1383) 12/APPROACH 30/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

512409.61N 0032135.84W

205 FT

21 FT

No

 

(EGFF1382) 12/APPROACH 30/TAKE-OFF

ILS

512407.83N 0032136.82W

209 FT

9 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1547) 30/APPROACH 12/TAKE-OFF

ILS

512329.10N 0031934.11W

211 FT

11 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1539) 30/APPROACH 12/TAKE-OFF

ILS

512327.74N 0031935.21W

211 FT

10 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1541) 30/APPROACH 15/TAKE-OFF

FENCE

512326.91N 0031934.94W

211 FT

10 FT

No

 

(EGFF1538) 30/APPROACH 12/TAKE-OFF

FENCE

512326.58N 0031935.27W

211 FT

9 FT

No

 

(EGFF2120) 30/APPROACH

TREE

512318.88N 0031924.66W

242 FT

55 FT

No

 

(EGFF2119) 30/APPROACH

TREE

512318.73N 0031924.73W

235 FT

48 FT

No

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

(EGFF1833)

TREE

512750.63N 0031909.94W

471 FT

65 FT

No

 

(EGFF1849)

MAST

512733.54N 0031653.72W

1297 FT

883 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1206)

MAST

512726.78N 0032410.63W

1161 FT

751 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1223)

TREE

512722.30N 0032253.75W

474 FT

56 FT

No

 

(EGFF1199)

PYLON

512721.42N 0032526.84W

541 FT

154 FT

No

 

(EGFF1197)

PYLON

512721.18N 0032529.45W

532 FT

157 FT

No

 

(EGFF1202)

MAST

512718.85N 0032507.81W

570 FT

138 FT

No

 

(EGFF1201)

MAST

512718.80N 0032510.96W

575 FT

140 FT

No

 

(EGFF1198)

PYLON

512709.40N 0032527.49W

494 FT

152 FT

No

 

(EGFF1200)

PYLON

512709.30N 0032525.57W

520 FT

168 FT

No

 

(EGFF1422)

BUILDING

512413.82N 0032046.14W

323 FT

109 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1417)

BUILDING

512406.95N 0032051.84W

322 FT

110 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1207)

CHIMNEY

512351.88N 0032340.39W

378 FT

344 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGFF1204)

CHIMNEY

512314.22N 0032416.92W

529 FT

518 FT

Yes

Red

 

EGFF 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/Telephone.

6

Flight documentation

Language(s) used

Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs.

English.

7

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.

8

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

METAR available during aerodrome operating hours, unverified AUTO METAR available when closed. ATIS available on 132.480 MHz.

9

ATS units provided with information

CARDIFF

10

Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

 

EGFF 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

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

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

185 x 150 M

   

RWY 12

Threshold displaced by 220 M.

Shoulders 7 M wide either side of the runway.

Strip Dimensions: 2438 x 280 M.

152 x 150 M

   

RWY 30

Threshold displaced by 152 M.

Shoulders 7 M wide either side of the runway.

Strip Dimensions: 2474 x 280 M.

EGFF AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

12

2318 M

2503 M

2318 M

2098 M

 

30

2354 M

2506 M

2354 M

2202 M

 

12

2098 M

2283 M

2098 M

 

Take-off from Holding point Bravo.

12

1494 M

1679 M

1494 M

 

Take-off from Holding point Echo.

30

2130 M

2282 M

2130 M

 

Take-off from Holding point Charlie.

30

1426 M

1578 M

1426 M

 

Take-off from Holding point Delta.

30

1339 M

1491 M

1339 M

 

Take-off from Holding point Hotel.

EGFF 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

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
30 M spacing

Elev HI bi-directional with LI omni-directional component

Red

  

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
30 M spacing

Elev HI bi-directional with LI omni-directional component

Red

  

EGFF 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: 512355.48N 0032115.49W and 512333.84N 0032005.45W

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

 
4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

Yes/1 Second.

5

Remarks

All stands are covered by apron floodlighting.

EGFF AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO, geoid undulation

TLOF : 512355.22N 0032038.45W

2

TLOF and/or FATO elevation

 
3

TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking, lighting

 
4

True BRG of FATO

 
5

Declared distance available

 
6

APP and FATO lighting

 
7

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.

EGFF AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

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

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.

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.

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

  

EGFF 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

CARDIFF APPROACH

119.155

DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT.
Initial contact frequency.

  

H24

ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.

  

125.855

DOC 40 NM/19,000 FT.

  

As directed by ATC

 

TWR

CARDIFF TOWER

133.105

DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.

  

H24

 

RADAR

CARDIFF RADAR

125.855

DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT.

  

0600-2300 (0500-2200)

Radar may be available 2300-0600 (2200-0500).

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.

OTHER

CARDIFF FIRE

121.600

Non-ATS frequency.

  

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

 

EGFF 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

0.28°E (2027)

ICDF

110.700 MHz

HO

512328.42N 0031934.66W

  

ILS/GP

ICDF

330.200 MHz

HO

512401.07N 0032103.12W

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT.

ILS/LOC

I

0.27°E (2027)

ICWA

110.700 MHz

HO

512407.15N 0032137.37W

 

(RWY 30)
ILS only operational from 18 NM to the threshold.

ILS/GP

ICWA

330.200 MHz

HO

512332.45N 0032004.69W

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT.

NDB (L)

0.27°E (2027)

CDF

388.500 kHz

H24

512336.16N 0032016.47W

 

On AD. Range 40 NM.

ILS/DME

ICDF

44X

110.700 MHz

H24

512355.80N 0032026.28W

279 FT

(RWY 12)
Freq paired with ILS I-CWA and I-CDF.
Zero range is indicated at THR of runway in use for ILS approaches only.

ILS/DME

ICWA

44X

110.700 MHz

H24

512355.80N 0032026.28W

279 FT

(RWY 30)
Freq paired with ILS I-CWA and I-CDF.
Zero range is indicated at THR of runway in use.
For ILS approaches only.

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.
VOR DOC: 65 NM/50000 FT.
DME DOC: 65 NM/50000 FT (125 NM/50000 FT in Sector R136-001).

EGFF AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1  Airport Regulations
  1. Use governed by regulations applicable to Cardiff CTR.

  2. Use by aircraft not able to communicate with ATC by radio is subject to prior permission.

  3. Terms and conditions of use of aerodrome available from Airport Operations Director.

  4. 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.

  5. High-visibility clothing MUST be worn airside.

2  Ground Movement
  1. 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.

  2. One way traffic flow system Southside using holding points G and H.

    1. Access through holding points G and H is restricted to one aircraft movement at a time.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. During Low Visibility Procedures access to and from the runway in use will be via H.

  3. 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.

  4. Aircraft Code ‘D’ and ‘E’ (excluding the B757 and B767) cannot make turns from ‘E’ in a westerly direction onto the 'B' taxiway.

3  CAT II/III Operations
  1. Cardiff Airport is not equipped for CAT II/III operations, however Low Visibility Procedures are used to protect CAT I operations.

  2. Low Visibility Procedures will commence when RVR/MET visibility falls to 800 M or less. This will be reported by ATIS or RTF.

  3. Pilots will be informed when these procedures are in operation by ATIS or by RTF.

4  Warnings
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Grass cutting takes place May-Oct.

  5. Single-engined aircraft should avoid overflying the chemical complex at Barry.

  6. Red Stop Bars in operation H24.

5  Helicopter Operations

Not applicable

6  Use of Runways
  1. Circuit direction is normally to the north.

  2. In accordance with EU OPS Subpart E, the following approach operations are available to approved operators:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

7  Training
  1. All IFR training in Cardiff CTR/CTA subject to PPR from Cardiff Approach https://instrumenttraining.as.me/.

  2. All aircraft wishing to carry out instrument training within the Cardiff Zone, must have a functioning transponder with Mode C.

EGFF AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

  1. 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.

  2. 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)

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. The use of reverse thrust, particularly after 2130 (2030), is to be kept to a minimum consistent with operational needs.

EGFF AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1  General Information
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2  Procedures for Inbound Aircraft
  1. Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) for aircraft inbound from the UK ATS Route network are detailed at AD 2-EGFF-7.

  2. Inbound Procedures other than from the ATS Route network:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

3  Procedures for Outbound Aircraft
  1. 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.

4  Aircraft Outbound to the FIR
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

5  Holding

Holding Point

Details

Cardiff NDB CDF

Inbound track 297° MAG - turning left at the facility. Lowest holding altitude 2500 FT

6  Radio Communication Failure Procedures
  1. 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:

    Position at time of decision

    Route

    NDB CDF

    Track 040°T at 2500 FT ALT.

7  Visual Reference Points (VRP)
  1. 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.

  2. Pilots are advised to use caution when routing via the Cardiff Docks VRP due to its proximity to Cardiff Heliport.

  3. 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.

8  St Athan Aerodrome - Local Flying Zone and Procedures
  1. 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.

  2. The following conditions apply to aircraft operating within the St Athan Local Flying Zone:

    1. Aircraft are to be in communication with and comply with instructions from St Athan ATC;

    2. All aircraft conduct their flights within the weather criteria specified for VFR flights within Class D Airspace;

    3. Maximum altitude 1700 FT (Cardiff QNH);

    4. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. Visual approaches to Cardiff Runway 12 are unavailable when the Local Flying Zone is active.

  5. All VFR flight is expected to comply with the following published VFR routes:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

9  Special VFR Clearances

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.

10  VFR Flights

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.

11  VFR Routes to/from Cardiff
  1. 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.

  2. 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

12  Cardiff City Heliport (EGFC)
  1. Landing and Taking Off Within Congested Areas

    1. 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).

    2. Notified Procedures:

      1. Landing and take-off shall only be performed with the permission of the person in charge of the aerodrome;

      2. 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

      3. Approach and departure shall be made over clear areas so that a safe forced landing can be achieved in the event of engine failure.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

13  Frequency Monitoring Code (FMC)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Whilst squawking 3636, pilots should be aware that Cardiff Approach may make blind transmissions in order to ascertain a particular aircraft's intentions/route.

  4. When a pilot ceases to maintain a listening watch, code 3636 shall be deselected.

EGFF AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Not applicable.

EGFF AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-2-1

AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-2-2

CONTROL ZONE and CONTROL AREA CHART - LOCAL FLYING and ENTRY EXIT PROCEDURES

AD 2.EGFF-4-1

ST ATHAN LOCAL FLYING ZONE

AD 2.EGFF-4-2

ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-5-1

STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) LEKCI 1B - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-6-1

STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) BCN 1A 1B (RNAV SUBSTITUTION ONLY) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-6-2

STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) EXMOR 1A 1B - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-6-3

RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) WEVBE 1C ELREW 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-7-1

RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) FIFAH 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-7-2

RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) ICTAM 2C - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-7-3

RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) DAWLY 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-7-4

RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART – INSTRUMENT (STAR) TOJAQ 2C - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-7-5

RNAV1 STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART – INSTRUMENT (STAR) BAJJA 1C - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-7-6

STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES WEVBE 1C ELREW 1C FIFAH 1C

AD 2.EGFF-7-7

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

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) RWY 12 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-1

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 12 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-2

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2 NM RWY 12 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-3

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 12 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-4

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 12 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-5

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) y RWY 30 (CAT A,B) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-6

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) z RWY 30 (CAT C,D) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-7

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) y RWY 30 (CAT A,B) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-8

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) z RWY 30 (CAT C,D) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-9

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART SRA RTR 2NM RWY 30 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-10

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 30 - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-11

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L) DME y RWY 30 (ACFT CAT A,B) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-12

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L) DME z RWY 30 (ACFT CAT C,D) - ICAO

AD 2.EGFF-8-13

INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 12

AD 2.EGFF-8-14

INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 30

AD 2.EGFF-8-15

EGFF AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable