EGGD — BRISTOL
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 512258N
Long: 0024309W
Mid point of Runway 09/27. |
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Direction and distance from city |
7 NM SW of Bristol. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
622 FT / 18 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
164 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.36°W (2022) / 0.20°E |
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AD Administration |
BRISTOL AIRPORT LTD |
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Address |
Bristol Airport, Bristol, BS48 3DY. | |
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Telephone |
01275-473712 (ATC/TWR) 01275-473713 (ATC/TWR) 01275-473714 (ATC/TWR) | |
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Telefax |
01275-474800 01275-474482 (ATC) | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
All telephone calls to ATC will be recorded. |
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AD Administration |
H24 |
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Customs and immigration |
H24 Subject to notified movements |
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Health and sanitation | |
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AIS Briefing Office |
H24 Self-briefing. |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) | |
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MET Briefing Office |
H24 Self-briefing. |
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ATS |
H24 See also AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
AVTUR JET A-1: 0500-2359 (H24); and by arrangement. |
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Handling |
H24 |
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Security |
H24 |
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De-icing |
H24 |
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Remarks |
Between 2300-0700 (2200-0600) Prior Permission Required. |
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Cargo handling facilities | |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1 |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
Up to 1600 lt/Minute. |
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De-icing facilities | |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
Limited. For light aircraft only on the southside. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Limited for light aircraft. |
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Remarks |
Oxygen available on request. |
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Hotels |
Hotel on aerodrome. |
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Restaurants |
Restaurant, Cocktail bar |
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Transportation |
Buses, taxis, trains. Nearest railway station Bristol Temple Meads 7 NM. |
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Medical facilities |
Limited first aid treatment. |
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Bank and Post Office |
Bureau de change. |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A8 RFF Category 9 accepted under remission. |
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Rescue equipment |
1x Fire Command Vehicle, 1x Major Foam Appliance, 4x Major Foam Appliances with Extending Boom Technology. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
120,000 KG MTWA (if tow bar available and aircraft can be rolled). Full list of equipment available from RFFS. Contact: 01275-473690 (Watch Room). |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment |
Mechanical, Chemical de-icing. |
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Clearance priorities |
Runway 09/27. Taxiway A, B, G, Z. Apron. |
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Remarks |
Runway de-iced/anti-iced with KFOR/NAAC. |
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Apron surface and strength |
EAST APRON Surface: Concrete and asphalt
PCN Concrete: 51/R/C/W/T GRASS PARKING AREA Surface: Grass MAIN APRON Surface: Concrete and asphalt
PCN Concrete: 51/R/C/W/T SOUTHERN PARKING AREA Surface: Asphalt PCN 30/F/C/W/T WEST APRON Surface: Concrete PCN 51/R/C/W/T |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway A: 22 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 51/F/C/W/T |
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Taxiway B: 46 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 53/F/C/W/T | ||
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Taxiway D: 22 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 42/F/C/W/T | ||
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Taxiway F: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 25/F/C/W/T | ||
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Taxiway G: 22 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 51/F/C/W/T | ||
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Taxiway H: 10.5 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 20/F/C/Y/T | ||
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Taxiway J: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 30/F/C/W/T | ||
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Taxiway TAXILANE LINK C: 15 M Surface: Concrete PCN 51/R/C/W/T | ||
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Taxiway Z: 22 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 51/F/C/W/T | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation |
Main Apron 595 FT |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints |
See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. |
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Remarks |
Taxiway D: A 10 metre section of the longitudinal gradient increases up to 1.83% |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands |
Stands 1- 6 are nose in/push back stands adjacent to the terminal building. |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 09/27 : Displaced threshold markings and designators on Runway 27. Threshold markings and designators on Runway 09. Fixed distance markings on Runways 09 and 27, centre-line markings. Runway guard lights are located at all taxiway/runway intersections. |
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Taxiway holding point markings. Amber/green lead-on/off lines on Taxiways A and G. | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
Located at AX, BX, DX, FX, GX, HX, JX (All H24) and G2, G3, Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4. |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
3 WDI (LGTD) - 512300.39N 0024340.88W, 512251.26N 0024314.82W, 512254.28N 0024241.05W |
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
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INTENTIONALLY BLANK | ||||||
| In circling area and at aerodrome | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
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(EGGD8430) |
MAST |
512357.48N 0023843.56W |
888 FT |
154 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGGD9114) |
MAST |
512342.82N 0024237.57W |
747 FT |
89 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGGD8927) |
MAST |
511829.01N 0024314.74W |
1158 FT |
137 FT |
No | |
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(EGGD8665) |
MAST |
511413.46N 0023731.39W |
1963 FT |
973 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 |
Telephone |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used |
Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs and METARs. English. |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation |
METFORM 214-215. 24 Hour MSLP forecast. Eur Sig WX, Upperwinds/Temp. AIRMET Southern. AIRMET Scottish, AIRMET Northern. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information | |
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ATS units provided with information |
BRISTOL APP |
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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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09 |
086.43° |
2011 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 51/F/C/W/T |
512255.59N 0024400.61W 163.9 FT |
THR 613.5 FT TDZ 621.9 FT |
RWY 09 0.15% down |
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266.45° |
2011 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 51/F/C/W/T |
512259.37N 0024223.50W 163.8 FT |
THR 600.9 FT TDZ 601.3 FT |
RWY 09 0.15% down |
| 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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122 x 150 M |
2131 x 280 M |
RWY 09 | ||||
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1005 x 150 M |
2131 x 280 M |
RWY 27 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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09 |
2011 M |
2133 M |
2011 M |
2011 M | |
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27 |
2011 M |
3016 M |
2011 M |
1882 M | |
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09 |
1300 M |
1422 M |
1300 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Foxtrot. | |
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09 |
701 M |
823 M |
701 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Delta. | |
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09 |
652 M |
774 M |
652 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Hotel. | |
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27 |
1828 M |
2742 M |
1828 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Bravo. | |
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27 |
1780 M |
2670 M |
1780 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Juliet. | |
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27 |
1371 M |
2057 M |
1371 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Hotel. | |
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27 |
1348 M |
2021 M |
1348 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Delta. | |
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27 |
734 M |
1101 M |
734 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Foxtrot. |
| 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 |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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09 |
Coded centre-line with three crossbars. 480 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Uni-directional with wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 54 FT
347 M |
Colour coded 15 M Light intensity high |
Elev bi-directional with omni-directional component 60 M Light intensity high |
Uni-directional Red |
EDGE: Yellow runway lights for final 600 M in take-off/landing direction. | ||
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27 |
Coded centre-line with three crossbars. 570 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Uni-directional with wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 57 FT
319 M |
900 M |
Colour coded 15 M Light intensity high |
Elev bi-directional with omni-directional component 60 M Light intensity high |
Uni-directional Red |
EDGE: Yellow runway lights for final 600 M in take-off/landing direction. |
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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: East 512253.74N 0024240.68W, |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting |
CL : Green centre-line lighting on taxiways A, B, G and Z. EDGE : Blue edge lighting on taxiways A, B, D, F, H, J and Z. |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes/1 second. |
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Remarks |
Obstacle lighting. Apron floodlights. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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BRISTOL CTR A circle, 5 NM radius, centred at 512258N 0024309W |
Upper limit: FL105 Lower limit: SFC |
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BRISTOL RADAR English |
6000 FT |
To operate UAS above 400 FT AGL within this area, UAS operators are required to notify NATS via the NATS Non-Standard Flight (NSF) Portal. UAS operators are required to notify NATS at least 14 days before the date of each activity. | |
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BRISTOL ATZ A circle, 2.5 NM radius, centred at 512258N 0024309W on longest notified runway (09/27) |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
D |
BRISTOL RADAR 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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APP |
BRISTOL RADAR |
125.650 DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. |
H24 |
ATZ hours coincident with Radar hours. | ||
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136.080 DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. |
When directed by ATC. | |||||
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TWR |
BRISTOL DELIVERY |
121.930
Available as directed by ATC. |
H24 | |||
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BRISTOL GROUND |
121.930 DOC 2 NM/GND. |
When directed by ATC. | ||||
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BRISTOL TOWER |
133.850 DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. |
H24 | ||||
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136.080 DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. |
When directed by ATC. | |||||
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RADAR |
BRISTOL DIRECTOR |
136.080
Available as directed by ATC. |
H24 | |||
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ATIS |
BRISTOL INFORMATION |
126.030 |
H24 |
Available by Telephone: 01275-475686 (H24). | ||
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OTHER |
BRISTOL 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 |
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ILS/LOC I 0.49°E (2027) |
IBON |
110.150 MHz |
H24 |
512300.20N 0024202.08W |
(RWY 09) | |
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ILS/GP |
IBON |
334.250 MHz |
H24 |
512259.92N 0024344.96W |
3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 57 FT. | |
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ILS/LOC III 0.48°E (2027) |
IBTS |
110.150 MHz |
H24 |
512255.18N 0024411.06W |
(RWY 27) | |
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ILS/GP |
IBTS |
334.250 MHz |
H24 |
512253.79N 0024240.00W |
3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT. | |
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NDB (L) 0.49°E (2027) |
BRI |
414.000 kHz |
H24 |
512253.19N 0024303.14W |
On AD. Range 40 NM. | |
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ILS/DME |
IBON |
38Y 110.150 MHz |
H24 |
512259.85N 0024344.78W |
628 FT |
(RWY 09) |
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ILS/DME |
IBTS |
38Y 110.150 MHz |
H24 |
512253.92N 0024240.23W |
617 FT |
(RWY 27) |
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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. |
Aircraft unable to communicate by radio with ATC will not be accepted.
All flights are at all times subject to PPR. The filing of a flight plan with NATS Ltd does not constitute permission to use Bristol Aerodrome.
Aircraft using Bristol Airport are to carry third party insurance cover of not less than £500,000.
Due to restricted General Aviation parking facilities, operators of inbound General Aviation flights must pre-notify published handling agents with their ETA and duration of stay.
All aircraft operators should submit details of proposed flights and schedules to Airport Co-ordination Ltd, who act as agents on behalf of Bristol for this purpose. Bristol is an IATA Level 3 coordinated airport as defined by IATA and the UK Department for Transport. It is a condition of use of Bristol Airport that operators fully comply with the time allocated by Airport Co-ordination Ltd on behalf of Bristol Airport. Requests for ad-hoc slot allocations during this period, should be made to ACL during working hours 0730-1600, Monday to Friday by SITA: LONACXH; e-mail: lonacxh@acl-uk.org; Tel: 0161-493 1850; or at all other times to Bristol Airport Duty Manager: 01275-473424.
These applications must include the following information:
Aircraft owner/operator;
aircraft type and registration;
flight number (if applicable);
requested time of arrival and departure at Bristol;
nominated handling agent at Bristol.
OCS account holders can add, change and cancel slots at any time on the online coordination portal: https://www.online-coordination.com.
Due to limited aircraft stand availability, aircraft wishing to divert to Bristol Airport may not be accepted, except in an emergency.
High visibility clothing must be worn on the apron and manoeuvring area at all times, except for passengers under escort.
Local airside procedures and requirements are available from the Airside Ops webpage: www.bristolairport.co.uk/airside.
A marshaller is required for parking on all stands. Aircraft must wait on the taxiway or apron taxilane until a marshaller is present and gives the correct hand signals to proceed.
Headsets are to be used for all engine start and pushback/departure communications. The only exceptions are thunderstorm warning, aircraft port unserviceability, or failure of the headset after the pushback has started or the training of ICAO hand signals (which are to be used in these situations).
Flight crew must inform ATC if they are not in, or lose two-way communication with the ground crew. The request for pushback, and issue of pushback instruction is between flight crew and ATC. Flight crew must relay the instruction verbatim to ground crew.
Before pushback is requested, flight crew must confirm ground crew are ready. This is to ensure the tug driver is able to listen to communication between flight crew and ATC. The tug driver must listen carefully to the pushback instruction and ensure they have understood it. This enables the tug driver to cross check the pushback instruction from ATC to what is communicated by the headset operator.
If the tug driver has not heard or understood the pushback instruction they must not commence pushback. The flight crew should request that ATC repeat the instruction. The ground crew must not commence pushback if they believe a safety concern exists. Any request for amendment to the pushback instruction, or clarification regarding the instruction shall, in the first instance, be directed to ATC by the flight crew. If further clarification is required or the concern cannot be resolved, assistance from Airside Operations is to be requested.
Aircraft engine runs: Permission to carry out an engine run is required for an aircraft with one or more of the following parameters:
An aircraft equipped with jet engines (including business jets);
any commercial turbo prop engine aircraft;
any aircraft planning a high power engine run;
any out of hours engine run.
Permission will be given via an authorisation code. To obtain the authorisation code, contact the Airside Operations Department on 01275-473705 in advance of the planned engine run time.
Most grass areas are unsuitable for parking of aircraft.
Bristol Delivery frequency 121.930 MHz may be open during peak daytime hours. 121.930 MHz is not monitored if not operational.
Pilots should request airways or departure clearances prior to start. Clearances are available up to 15 minutes before EOBT.
Code D & E aircraft movements between holding points G3 and Z2 will be provided with a follow-me vehicle.
B787 and A330 available taxi routes:
| Departure | Arrival | |
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| Runway 09 | Taxiway Z to Taxiway G, enter Runway at GX. | Runway to vacate either BX (Taxiway B) or AX (Taxiway A) to Taxiway Z to allocated stand. |
| Runway 27 | Taxiway Z to Taxiway A, enter Runway at AX. | Runway to vacate GX, Taxiways G and Z to allocated stand. |
B787 and A330 aircraft will not be able to backtrack.
Flight crew should only request start up/pushback when ready to depart. This shall include doors closed, steps removed, tug attached and communication established with their ground crew.
Pilots are to use the minimum power necessary when manoeuvring on the taxiway and taxilane system. This is of particular importance when manoeuvring in the apron cul-de-sacs.
Aircraft parking on Stands 22-25 inclusive must enter directly from Taxiway Z, not misroute via Link Charlie.
Push and hold procedure is available, arrange via ground crew. Start-up approval is required from ground crew.
There are four roadway uncontrolled crossings across apron cul-de-sacs and taxi-lanes on the east and west aprons. Traffic on the crossings is not under ATC control but is required to give way to aircraft prior to entering the crossing point. Pilots should be aware of the proximity of road traffic whilst manoeuvring.
Due to insufficient main landing gear clearance, A321 are unable to turn westbound from Taxiway Foxtrot onto Taxiway Zulu, and vice-versa.
Aircraft pushing back from Stands 1-3 and 18-20 inclusive may be instructed to push straight back onto Taxiway Zulu to face north. When taxiing from this position, pilots should commence the turn as soon as possible and monitor wingtip clearance against road traffic.
Runway 27, subject to the serviceability of the equipment, is suitable for Category lll operations by operators whose minima have been accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Pilots will be informed by ATIS broadcast or by RTF when Low Visibility Procedures (LVPs) are in operation.
Holding points DX, FX and HX will not be available when LVP are in force.
Arriving aircraft Runway 27 - Pilots are to delay the call ’runway vacated’ until the aircraft has completely passed the end of the green/yellow colour coded taxiway centreline lights. These lights denote the extent of the ILS Localiser sensitive area.
When IRVR is 400 M or less, a follow-me vehicle shall be provided from the edge of the manoeuvring area onto the allocated stand.
Ground signals are not displayed, except for light signals.
Bird Dispersal is carried out on a regular basis, using a bird control laser, BABS and pyrotechnic equipment. Pilots are warned, however, that birds may not always be detected on the extreme western end of the aerodrome and on the approaches and departure tracks of all runways. Racing pigeon activity over/close to the airport is evident throughout the year, especially from 1 April to 31 October.
Hot air balloon launches take place in VMC from Ashton Court (3.5 NM north east of the aerodrome) and from Bath (12 NM east of the aerodrome). Balloons may be observed downwind of these sites within the CTR and within or passing beneath the CTA. All hot air balloons within controlled airspace operating above 1000 FT QNH will be in contact with ATC who will notify pilots of known balloon activity which may affect their flights.
Glider and hang-glider activity takes place in VMC within designated glider blocks as follows:
Ubley - A small section of the CTR south of Blagdon Lake up to 2500 FT QNH.
Halesland blocks A and B - Bristol CTA-5 to the east of Cheddar Reservoir up to 4000 FT QNH and occasionally up to 5000 FT QNH.
The Bath Gap - Bristol CTA-6 up to 4500 FT QNH.
ATC will notify pilots of known glider activity which may affect their flights (this may be via an ATIS message). IFR flights will be vectored to remain clear of active glider blocks and given descent instructions to maintain at least 500 FT above the gliders' maximum operating altitude.
Caution, pilots may experience windshear/turbulence, especially if the wind is strong southeasterly (using Runway 09) or strong westerly (using Runway 27).
Laser light display at Weston-super-Mare seafront, 10.5 NM west south west of the airport, may affect pilots making approaches to Runway 09 or departing from Runway 27.
Small unmanned vehicles (UAVs) may operate from a site within the CTR approximately 3.5 NM north east of the aerodrome, up to 570 FT AMSL within 1 NM of the site.
Model aircraft may operate from a site within the CTR approximately 4 NM northwest of the airport up to 1015 FT AMSL within 0.5 NM of the site.
A noise sensitive area exists immediately to the north of the northern aerodrome boundary, which should not be overflown below 500 FT QFE.
Helicopters must arrive/depart using Runway in use. Easterly departures to turn north and follow the A38 after crossing threshold.
Westerly departures should not turn north until crossing the aerodrome boundary.
Westerly arrivals from the north should approach following the A38 road and join on a right base for Runway 27, avoiding Felton village and the noise sensitive area to the north.
Helicopters are not permitted to over-fly any part of the northside aprons. Any helicopters instructed to land on the northside aprons shall be marshalled by Airside Operations.
Helicopter circuit height is 700 FT QFE.
In accordance with EU OPS Subpart E, the following approach operations are available to approved operators:
Runway 09 is suitable for lower than Standard Category I operations supported by an ILS Classification of I/T/1, when the IRVR is not less than 550 M.
Use of the aerodrome for training purposes is subject to the following:
Training is not permitted under any circumstances between 2200-0700 (2100-0600);
Use of the aerodrome for training purposes (navaid/runway/circuit), is subject to approval by the aerodrome operator, and subject to restrictions detailed within EGGD AD 2.20, 1. Airport Regulations;
Inbound and outbound training sorties by based operators are permitted, and subject to restrictions detailed within EGGD AD 2.20, 1. Airport Regulations.
In exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 4 of the Civil Aviation Act 2006, Bristol Aerodrome has established a noise control scheme for the purpose of avoiding and limiting the effect of noise connected with the taking-off or, as the case may be, landing of aircraft at Bristol Aerodrome. The noise control scheme provides as follows:
The following procedures may be departed from only to the extent necessary for avoiding immediate danger and for complying with ATC instructions.
Operators of all aircraft using the airport
Aircraft operators are to ensure that their aircraft conform to they comply with the noise abatement techniques laid down for the type ofir aircraft type and that operations are conducted in a manner calculated to cause the least disturbance practicable in areas surrounding the airport. Specifically, where possible aircraft operators are requested to avoid the use of reverse thrust after landing, consistent with the safe operation of the aircraft.
When operating IFR, any aircraft carrying out a visual approach must not join the final approach track at an altitude of less than 2200 FT (QNH).
Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, aircraft using the ILS in IMC or VMC shall not descend below the altitude specified in ii) above before intercepting the glide path nor thereafter fly below it. Aircraft approaching without assistance from ILS or radar shall follow a descent path which will not result in its being at any time lower than the approach path which would be followed by an aircraft using the ILS glide path.
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 aircraft of more than 5700 KG maximum certified weight, unless otherwise instructed by ATC or unless deviations are required in the interests of safety.
The NPRs are incorporated in the ATC Standard Instrument Departure procedures (SIDs).
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Take-Off Runway |
NPR |
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09 |
Climb straight ahead to IBON 5.4 NM (IBTS 4.7 NM) DME to be no lower than 3000 FT QNH at this point before commencing the turn. |
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27 |
Climb straight ahead to IBTS 5.2 NM (IBON 4.5 NM) DME to be no lower than 3000 FT QNH at this point before commencing the turn. |
The obligations of NPRs cease when an altitude of 4000 FT QNH or above has been reached.
Jet aircraft and propeller driven aircraft of more than 5700 KG maximum certificated weight making visual approaches to Runway 27 shall intercept final approach track at:
Not less than 3 DME, from the North;
Not less than 4 DME, from the South.
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.
Aircraft Noise Quota Count System
Night flying restrictions apply restricting the operations of certain types of aircraft during the periods 2300-0700 (2200-0600). Except in the case of aircraft in distress, all take-offs and landings between these hours are subject to prior application being made to the Airport Co-ordination Ltd. A Night Noise Quota System is in force between 2330-0600 (2230-0500). Full details of the Night Noise Quota System and the night flying restrictions are available from Tel: 01275-475522.
Every aircraft using the airport shall, after take-off or ‘go around’ be operated in the quietest possible manner. Aircraft exceeding 90 dB(A) (103PNdB) by day 0600-2329 (0500-2229) and 85 dB(A) (96PNdB) by night 2330-0559 (2230-0459) at the noise monitoring points located 6.5 KM from the start of roll for Runways 09 and 27 will be subject to a penalty as set out in the airport Fees and Charges.
Pilots and engineers should restrict the use of Auxiliary Power Units (APU) to the minimum time necessary. Between 2330-0559 (2230-0459) except when immediately prior to departure, APUs may only be run subject to approval from Airside Operations. An authorisation code will be required; contact 01275-473705. In addition, stands 38 and 39 have additional restrictions: FEGP is to be the primary source of power for aircraft when on stand. APUs may only be operated on these stands when required for operationally essential aircraft systems, immediately prior to departure.
In order to avoid overflying Felton Village, when departing Runway 09 and requiring to turn left, all aircraft shall climb ahead to 1 NM DME before commencing the left turn.
Light Aircraft Operations
Runway 27
All pilots should arrange their flight so as to minimise noise nuisance.
Circuit direction (to land) is normally left hand.
Runway 09
Practice engine failures after take-off by single engined aircraft are not permitted.
Circuit direction (to land) is normally right hand only. However, ATC may require non-standard circuit direction for traffic integration.
Standard Arrival routes for aircraft inbound from the UK ATS Route network are detailed at AD 2-EGGD-7.
Inbound Procedure other than on ATS Route Network.
VFR and Special VFR aircraft will usually be instructed to route via one of the Visual Reference Points (paragraph 5 refers), not above altitude 2000 FT (aerodrome QNH).
Aircraft Outbound via the ATS Route Network
Standard Instrument Departures for aircraft outbound via the UK ATS Route network are detailed at AD 2-EGGD-6.
Aircraft departing on a YORQI or HAWFA SID routeing via L607 requesting a cruising level of FL 110 or above will be expected to maintain climb gradients to achieve FL 110 or above when crossing BUCFA. Pilots of aircraft unable to achieve FL 110 crossing BUCFA must inform ATC for alternative clearance.
Note: Due to the removal of the BCN DVOR, SIDs as detailed at AD 2-EGGD-6-1 and 6-3 are only available to aircraft that are RNAV 1 compliant.
Aircraft Outbound to the FIR
IFR aircraft wishing to leave the Bristol CTR/CTA to enter the London FIR will be cleared by the most direct route consistent with the current traffic situation.
VFR and Special VFR aircraft will usually be instructed to route via one of the Visual Reference Points, not above 2000 FT (aerodrome QNH).
Pilots operating on a Special VFR clearance may be given a radar service whilst within the Bristol CTR/CTA if, due to the traffic situation, ATC considers it advisable. It is the responsibility of the pilot to remain at all times in flight conditions which will enable him to determine his flight path and to keep clear of obstacles and to ensure that he is able to comply with the requirements of SERA.3105 Minimum Heights, SERA.5010 Special VFR in control zones and ENR 1.2 paragraph 1.3(l). Pilots must inform the Radar Controller if compliance with the above entails a change of heading or height.
A 1 minute racetrack procedure, approaching BRI 414 512253N 0024303W on track 095° turning left at the facility.
Pilots are advised to use caution when routeing via the Bristol 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.
Aircraft entering the Bristol CTR/CTA via M5 Avon Bridge, Cheddar Reservoir, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Chew Valley VRPs may be required to hold at East Nailsea, Barrow Tanks Reservoirs or Churchill VRPs as appropriate.
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.
In the event of complete radio communication failure in an aircraft the pilot will adopt the appropriate procedure notified at ENR 1.1.3. The route to be followed when leaving the CTR/CTA in accordance with this procedure is as follows:
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Position at time of decision |
Route |
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BRI 414 512253N 0024303W |
Track 180°(T) at 3000 FT or last assigned level by ATC if higher |
Pilots operating in the vicinity of, but intending to remain outside Bristol controlled airspace, within the area defined by straight lines joining successively the following points and maintaining a listening watch only on Bristol Radar frequency, 125.650 MHz, are encouraged to select SSR code 5077.
512715N 0030058W - 512349N 0030302W - 510900N 0030300W - 511200N 0025100W - 511200N 0021400W - 513022N 0020241W - 513533N 0020342W - 513945N 0024042W - 512715N 0030058W.
Selection of 5077 does not imply the receipt of an ATC service. Aircraft displaying the code are not expected to contact ATC under normal circumstances, remain responsible for their own navigation, separation, terrain clearance and are expected to remain clear of the controlled airspace at all times.
Whilst squawking 5077 pilots should be aware that Bristol Radar may make blind transmissions in order to ascertain a particular aircraft's intentions/route.
When a pilot ceases to maintain a listening watch, code 5077 shall be deselected.
Not applicable.
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-2-1 |
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AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-2-2 |
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CONTROL ZONE and CONTROL AREA CHART |
| AD 2.EGGD-4-1 |
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ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-5-1 |
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STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) BCN 1X 1Z (RNAV SUBSTITUTION ONLY) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-6-1 |
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STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) HAWFA 1X YORQI 1Z - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-6-2 |
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STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) EXMOR 1X 1Z (RNAV SUBSTITUTION ONLY) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-6-3 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) WEVBE 1B ELREW 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-1 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) FIFAH 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-2 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) ICTAM 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-3 |
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RNAV5 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) DAWLY 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-4 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) RWY 09/27 ADVED 1A BAXUN 1A - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-5 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) TOJAQ 2B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-6 |
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RNAV1 (DME/DME or GNSS) STANDARD ARRIVAL CHART - INSTRUMENT (STAR) BAJJA 1B - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-7 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES WEVBE 1B ELREW 1B FIFAH 1B ICTAM 1B |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-8 |
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL CODING TABLES DAWLY 1B ADVED 1A BAXUN 1A TOJAQ 2B BAJJA 1B |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-9 |
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RNAV HOLD CODING TABLES BRI |
| AD 2.EGGD-7-10 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) RWY 09 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 09 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-2 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 09 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-3 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 09 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-4 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME/NDB(L) RWY 27 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-5 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 27 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-6 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 27 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-7 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 27 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-8 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 09 via EMPAS and ADVED, RWY 27 via ELROV and BAXUN |
| AD 2.EGGD-8-9 |
Not applicable