EGLK — BLACKBUSHE
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 511926N
Long: 0005051W
Mid Point of Runway 07/25 |
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Direction and distance from city |
8.5 NM SE by S of Reading. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
325 FT / 19 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
151 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
1.11°E (2027) / 0.17°E |
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AD Administration |
BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT LTD. |
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Address |
Terminal Building, Blackbushe Airport, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9LQ. | |
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Telephone |
01252-471300 (Ext 2 for ATSU/PPR) 07710-364933 (ATS mobile) | |
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E-mail address |
tower@blackbushe.com | |
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Web address |
www.blackbushe.com | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
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AD Administration |
0700-1800 (0600-1700), and by arrangement within period 1800-2200 (1700-2100). |
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Customs and immigration |
By arrangement through FIS/ATSU |
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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 |
See AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
0800-1800 (0700-1700), and by arrangement at other times. |
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Handling |
As AD hours |
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Security | |
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De-icing |
As AD hours |
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Remarks |
This aerodrome is strictly PPR by website (www.blackbushe.com/ppr) or by telephone for all movements. |
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Cargo handling facilities | |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL, AVGAS UL91 100 Aero, 80 Aero, D100, D80, Aero Multi. |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
AVTUR Jet A-1 bowser with over wing and pressure refuelling capability, |
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De-icing facilities |
Limited to Kilfrost RDF in manual sprayers. |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft | |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Limited on-site engineer, by arrangement with ATSU. |
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Remarks |
RFFS able to assist with pushback for some types. |
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Hotels |
See Airport website: www.blackbushe.com/hotels. |
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Restaurants |
Pathfinder Cafe open 0800-1600 (0700-1500) daily: |
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Transportation |
Pre-booked Taxis or Chauffeur Services: |
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Medical facilities |
Company first aiders |
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Bank and Post Office |
Cash Machine (ATM) Yateley 2.0 Miles. |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
WC and Refreshment Facilities available to all users in the Pathfinder Café. |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A2
RFF Category 3 accepted under remission. |
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Rescue equipment |
Simon Gloucester Saro Highlander Protector. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
In the event of an aircraft incident, light aircraft can usually be removed using Airport resources. Large aircraft can be removed using outside contractors in conjunction with Airport staff. |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment | |
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Clearance priorities | |
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Remarks |
Winter Operations, no snow clearing facilities available. Contact ATSU for further information. |
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Apron surface and strength |
TERMINAL APRON Surface: Asphalt |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway ALPHA: 10.5 M Surface: Asphalt |
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Taxiway CHARLIE: 15 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Taxiway DELTA: 9.5 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Taxiway ECHO: 15 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Taxiway GOLF: 15 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Taxiway HOTEL: 15 M Surface: Asphalt | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation | |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints | |
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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 |
Aircraft > 3500 KG MTOW will park on Apron Stands 1-9 marked on the ground and with signage, with taxiway guide lines. |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 07/25 : Runway designation, displaced landing thresholds, runway centre-line, continuous yellow lines mark the runway entry/exit routes. |
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Runway light(s): Threshold - HI green, Runway Edge - HI colour coded red (pre threshold)/white, Runway End - HI red. | ||
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Yellow centre-line, with green reflectors. Blue edge reflectors. | ||
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Taxiway light(s): Blue edge lights from runway to holding points A2, C1, D & E1. | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
Runway guard lights at holding points A1, C1, D, E1. |
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Other runway protection measures |
Illuminated runway hold signs at A1, C1, D, E1. |
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Remarks |
Three WDIs (LGTD): 511926.21N 0005105.69W - 511931.30N 0005041.24W - 511923.79N 0005027.49W. |
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
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(EGLK4230) 07/TAKE-OFF 25/APPROACH |
MAST |
512124.71N 0004321.29W |
766 FT |
348 FT |
No | |
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(EGLK4057) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
COMMS MAST |
511926.64N 0005139.25W |
390 FT |
72 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 | |
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TRAINING AREA 2 |
CRANE |
511911.25N 0004824.62W |
425 FT |
100 FT |
Yes Solid white. |
Gibraltar Barracks, Minley Road. |
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TRAINING AREA 1 |
CRANE |
511856.58N 0004848.72W |
425 FT |
100 FT |
Yes Solid white. |
Gibraltar Barracks, Minley Road. |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW |
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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 HEATHROW 9 hours. |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self-briefing. |
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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 |
Available via Met Office Aviation Briefing Service. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
Webcam and local Met observations at www.blackbushe.com/weather. |
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ATS units provided with information |
BLACKBUSHE |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Observations only disseminated locally. |
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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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07 |
071.57° |
1285 x 46 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt |
511921.18N 0005116.63W 151.4 FT |
THR 321.7 FT | |
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251.58° |
1285 x 46 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt |
511931.40N 0005027.69W 151.4 FT |
THR 324.0 FT |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
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1285 x 102 M |
RWY 07 | |||||
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1285 x 102 M |
RWY 25 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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07 |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1102 M | |
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25 |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1062 M |
| 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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07 |
Green Light intensity high Green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3.1 ° 20 FT |
Full length 60 M White Light intensity high |
Red Light intensity high | |||||
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25 |
Green Light intensity high Green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3.1 ° 20 FT |
Full length 60 M White Light intensity high |
Red Light intensity high |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation |
ABN: 511921.72N 0005021.78W Flashing White. |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting | |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting |
EDGE : Blue edge lights from runway to holding points A2, C1, D & E1. |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes 15 S |
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Remarks |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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BLACKBUSHE ATZ 511738N 0005215W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 2 NM centred on 511926N 0005051W to 511806N 0004829W - 511801N 0004919W - 511758N 0004954W - 511753N 0005038W - 511746N 0005120W - 511738N 0005215W |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
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BLACKBUSHE INFORMATION English |
6000 FT |
0700-2200 (0600-2100). |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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AFIS |
BLACKBUSHE INFORMATION |
122.305 DOC 10 NM/3,000 FT. |
0700-1800 (0600-1700), and by arrangement within period 1800-2200 (1700 |
AFIS service is subject to downgrade to A/G at short notice. | ||
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OTHER |
BLACKBUSHE RADIO |
122.305
A/G frequency. |
As directed by ATSU. |
| 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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NDB 1.11°E (2027) |
BLK |
328.000 kHz |
HO |
511923.84N 0005041.26W |
On AD. |
Non-radio aircraft not accepted except in an emergency.
Limited to three aircraft undertaking circuit practice/training. All circuit bookings managed by ATSU in accordance with airport Rules & Procedures.
Circuit Training by non-based fixed wing aircraft not permitted.
Flexwing Microlights are not permitted.
Jets & turbo-props are required to file IFR flight plans and operate approaches in accordance with the Blackbushe Airport Rules & Procedures at www.blackbusheairport.co.uk/ifr so as to ensure the separation of dissimilar types. Jets & turbo-props must not attempt to enter the ATZ VFR unless it has been established with ATSU that the visual circuit is empty.
All pilots/operators are bound by the Blackbushe Airport Terms and Conditions and Rules & Procedures, which are available on the aerodrome website: www.blackbushe.com/vfr.
All IFR departures and all aircraft parked on the main apron are required to obtain start approval from AFIS before starting engines.
Restricted Runway Code A operations on Taxiway Delta. Aircraft with wingspan 15 M or greater or main gear wheel span of 4.5 M or greater are prohibited from using Taxiway Delta, irrespective of any instruction passed by AFIS, except in an emergency.
Not applicable.
Fast jet aircraft mixing with much slower GA aircraft should be expected at any time during operational hours. All pilots must exercise caution and always obtain traffic information before entering the ATZ.
The grassed surface South of Runway 07/25 between Taxiways C and D is unsuitable for use by certain types of helicopter due to its poor grading. Pilots are cautioned to positively ascertain that the grading of this area is suitable for their operational requirements.
Visual glide slope guidance signals for both Runways 07 and 25 are visible to the south of the extended runway centre-lines where normal obstacle clearance is not guaranteed. They should not be used until the aircraft is aligned with the runway.
Caution, large concentrations of birds maybe on and in vicinity of the aerodrome.
Helicopter training in designated areas takes place on the airport.
Blackbushe is located 3.8 NM northwest of Farnborough aerodrome, which shares a similar runway orientation. Pilots should exercise caution in identifying the correct aerodrome from the air, notably when approaching Blackbushe from the south and southeast. Farnborough is distinguishable by a large silver coloured hangar and terminal complex located to the north of the runway.
Below FL 65 aircraft arriving/departing via the ATS route network can expect to operate within Class E airspace between ASLAP and 3 NM west of HAZEL/within 7.5 NM of GWC. ATC will not provide notification to pilots of entry to or exit from Class Echo airspace when the aircraft is transitioning from a higher classification of airspace.
Farnborough controlled airspace exists south of Blackbushe. Pilots to remain outside of this controlled airspace unless in receipt of a clearance directly from Farnborough Radar or Blackbushe Information. See also EGLK AD 2.22, Flight Procedures.
Model Aircraft Flying within 0.2 NM radius of 512106.53N 0005112.53W (Eversley Cricket Club, Hampshire) Max height 400 FT AGL; 700 FT AMSL.
Helicopters must avoid flying parallel with fixed wing aircraft on final approach.
Rotary aircraft must contact Blackbushe ATSU for permission to start their rotors/engines.
All rotary traffic shall conform to the published circuit procedures and avoid all published noise abatement areas.
Rotary aircraft joining from H3/Bagshot VRP arriving from the east shall establish communication with Blackbushe ATSU prior to entering the ATZ. A standard join shall be in compliance with EGLK AD 2.22 paragraph 2 (a) below. If unable to establish communications, aircraft shall remain outside of the ATZ until this can be achieved.
Departing:
Operators must inform Blackbushe ATSU if they intend to enter the London CTR via Bagshot VRP (H3) when booking out/requesting PPR.
Blackbushe ATSU will obtain a VFR clearance to enter the EGLF CTR1 in accordance with Blackbushe Airport Rules & Procedures S.11 and deliver this to the operator who must acknowledge and comply with it.
Operators must not lift without first being in receipt of the clearance.
When departing, operators must comply with the published circuit, climb on the downwind leg and exit to the east of the ATZ, remaining north of the M3 until otherwise instructed by Farnborough Radar.
Rotary traffic intending to enter the London CTR without transiting EGLF CTR1 must depart to the west, turn north when able to avoid the noise abatement areas and remain outside the ATZ.
When the RVR at Blackbushe is reported as 1500 M or less, Low Visibility Safeguarding will be implemented. The aerodrome will be unavailable to fixed wing VFR traffic.
When the RVR at Blackbushe is reported as 800 M or less, LVPs will be implemented. All arrivals are prohibited and only IFR departures permitted. Aircraft departing IFR will be required to inform the ATSU of their designated take-off alternate, as returning to the aerodrome will be unavailable. Departures IFR during LVPs must be in accordance with regulatory, or operator defined minima.
When the RVR is reported as 250 M or less the aerodrome will close.
The Airport and its runways can be closed at the Airport Managements discretion.
PPR is required via website or telephone for all movements.
Not applicable.
All pilots must familiarise themselves with the noise abatement areas on the airport website: www.blackbushe.com/vfr.
Remain well clear of the villages of Yateley and Eversley to the north/northeast of the aerodrome and Hartley Wintney to the west of the aerodrome.
When arriving from the northeast, position sufficiently to the west to avoid overflying Yateley and Eversley.
On approach to Runway 25, ensure sufficient height is maintained to avoid the use of excessive power. Keep clear of housing areas to the north.
On climb-out from Runway 07, a 10° turn to the south (right) as soon as safe to do so will avoid overflying Yateley.
Circuits are always to the south of the airfield and are flown at 800 FT (QFE) for most fixed wing aircraft (including twins).
Jets & turbo-props are not to enter the visual circuit unless ATSU confirm the circuit is empty. Such aircraft shall file IFR flight plans and receive ATC instructions from Farnborough Radar onto a long final approach so as to separate dissimilar types. See www.blackbushe.com/ifr for more information and diagrams.
Where a light twin has difficulty integrating with slower aircraft in the 800 FT circuit, a 1200 FT circuit may be appropriate having caution to controlled airspace. Pilots must communicate their intentions with Blackbushe ATSU.
Rotary wing circuits are flown at 800 FT (QFE) typically inside the fixed wing circuit. All pilots should be aware of rotary traffic using non-standard circuits when using the Helicopter Training Area to the south of Runway 07/25.
Aircraft operating within the circuit are required to select transponder code A7010 (with associated Mode C and/or Mode S), unless having been allocated with a discrete code by an appropriate ATSU. This transponder code shall be selected before taking off into the circuit, or when rejoining the circuit to land, and prior to entering the LFA.
Pilots must at all times remain north of the M3 motorway to avoid straying into the Farnborough ATZ.
Circuit traffic shall be limited to a maximum of 3 fixed wing aircraft on circuit details, plus one aircraft departing the aerodrome, and one aircraft returning, providing for a maximum of 5 fixed wing at a time.
A maximum of two rotary aircraft, including arrivals and departures, to be operating at any one time.
When the rotary circuit is active, the fixed wing circuit shall conform to the published circuit pattern and glide approaches / low level circuits shall not be flown.
Circuit details shall be limited to 5 Touch & Gos / Go arounds, with a full stop landing on the 6th approach. Details may be extended if Blackbushe ATSU advises no other aircraft are waiting for a circuit slot.
Circuit availability will be provided to aircraft in the order in which they report ready at the holding point for the runway in use. Aircraft returning to the aerodrome and requesting circuits will only be permitted where there is an available circuit slot, and there are no aircraft on the ground waiting for access to the circuit.
Pilots engaged in examinations should be afforded circuit priority where possible, and the cooperation of other pilots in vacating circuit slots will be appreciated.
Student solo circuit details may not be conducted after 1500 (1400) on weekends and bank holidays, with the exception of winter night flying, see relevant procedures.
Instructors are reminded to consider whether traffic complexity levels are appropriate for solo student pilot operations when booking out, particularly whether business jets or turbo-props are expected within the planned operation period.
Circuits by non-based fixed wing aircraft will not normally be permitted.
IFR jet & turbo-prop traffic will operate straight-in “long final” approaches to Blackbushe. This is to facilitate the integration with Farnborough airspace, and to avoid faster types using the visual circuit with much slower aircraft.
When an IFR fast aircraft is expected, Blackbushe ATSU may inform VFR aircraft that “jet / turbo-prop aircraft expected imminently”. When this information is provided, VFR pilots are expected to either vacate the ATZ to the northwest, or land on their next approach.
Aircraft waiting to join or re-join the visual circuit may only do so once the fast IFR aircraft is established on final and must ensure they fly their circuit to remain behind the jet or turboprop, taking into consideration wake turbulence.
Jet & turbo-prop traffic must not attempt to enter the ATZ VFR without first establishing that the visual circuit is empty.
There are two standard VFR / SVFR joins:
From outside CAS (north and west). Joins from the north and west shall descend to circuit height on the “deadside” (to the north of the Aerodrome). Care must be taken not to overfly Yateley or Eversley to the north, and aircraft arriving from the north east should ensure they are positioned sufficiently west to avoid them.
From within CAS (south and east). Aircraft coming from within the Farnborough CTR shall join overhead at 1,600 FT AAL to ensure they are within the LFA. They shall descend on the deadside and integrate with the visual circuit. Care should be exercised not to overfly the noise abatement area of Yateley except in an emergency.
See diagrams on aerodrome website: www.blackbushe.com/vfr.
Downwind, base leg, and long final joins may be possible depending on circuit traffic, but pilots are advised to plan for a standard join to avoid circuit conflicts if the circuit is busy.
Outside published opening hours (OOH), all aircraft must join using a standard overhead join making blind calls at the appropriate point in the circuit. Pilots should be aware that other aircraft may be operating within the ATZ who may not hear or respond to their calls, and so standard joins are the safest way for all aircraft to join.
Runway 07 joins: When joining or descending deadside, take care to remain west of Yateley. Follow the path of disused runway 14/32, keeping it to the left at all times.
Unless in an emergency, all fixed wing and rotary aircraft must not depart from either runway to the north over Yateley. Aircraft must first head west before tracking north once clear of the town.
Runway 25 departures: If departing to the north or west, straight out departures are permitted with a turn to the right to avoid overflying Hartley Wintney.
Runway 07 departures: On climb out, a turn 10° to the south must be made to avoid Yateley. Unless in an emergency, all turns must be to the south. To leave the circuit, climb into the overhead (once clear of the LFA).
For more information on circuit procedures, including diagrams, visit the airport website: www.blackbushe.com/vfr.
In the event of an aircraft carrying out a Missed Approach, pilots are requested where able, to carry out a visual circuit (south side of the Runway), remain within the Blackbushe ATZ north of the M3 and operate VFR.
Pilots must remain aware of the close proximity of instrument approach procedures to Farnborough, and the likelihood of traffic confliction.
Where remaining within the Blackbushe ATZ is not possible, the following Missed Approach tracks/altitudes are recommended to deconflict against IFR operations within Farnborough CAS. Note these have not been assessed for terrain clearance, and pilots must ensure they adhere to their own terrain clearance requirements and maintain a good lookout within Class G airspace for other aircraft in the vicinity.
Runway 07
Climb straight ahead until exiting the ATZ or 1500 FT QNH (whichever is sooner) then turn left (north) remaining outside of controlled airspace. Maintain VMC (if possible) and remain outside CAS climbing to altitude 2400 FT. Retain last assigned SSR code and contact Farnborough Radar frequency 134.355 MHz.
If 2 way contact cannot be established with Farnborough Radar, aircraft should either attempt a further approach to Blackbushe, or divert remaining outside of CAS as appropriate.
Pilots should note the Farnborough ATZ is notified as active H24.
Runway 25
Climb straight ahead until exiting the ATZ or 1500 FT QNH (whichever is sooner) then turn right on track to the west, maintain VMC (if possible) and climb to altitude 2400 FT. Retain last assigned SSR code and contact Farnborough Radar frequency 134.355 MHz.
If 2 way contact cannot be established with Farnborough Radar, aircraft should either attempt a further approach to Blackbushe, or divert remaining outside of CAS as appropriate.
Pilots should note the Farnborough ATZ is notified as active H24.
Farnborough radar may offer traffic information and guidance on repositioning during its hours of operation.
Within a Local Flying Area (LFA) of 2 NM radius, centered on the aerodrome (511926N 0005051W) excluding that part of the circle on or south of the M3 motorway, and that part north of a line joining positions 511705N 0005508W - 512112N 0004247W. The part north of these positions is existing Blackbushe ATZ.
Pilots are required to contain their circuits within the LFA and ATZ. In particular, on Runway 25 note to turn base leg west of Hawley Lake to avoid infringing the CTR to the east. On Runway 07 turn base leg east of The Elvetham Hotel to avoid infringing the CTR to the west. See circuit diagrams on Blackbushe Airport website for more information.
Pilots of aircraft operating within LFA are responsible for providing their own separation from other aircraft operating within the LFA.
VFR flights may take place within the LFA subject to the following conditions:
In compliance with the Class D Airspace weather minima as defined in ENR 1.4;
Maximum altitude: 2000 FT QNH.
When the official meteorological report at EGLF Farnborough indicates a ground visibility less than 5 KM, all aircraft operating within the Blackbushe LFA will be considered as special VFR flights and compliance with published procedures within this section will be accepted as compliance with a special VFR clearance.
In accordance with ORS4 1467, the CAA has authorised an exemption to SERA 8005(b)(5), permitting multiple special VFR aircraft to operate simultaneously within the LFA subject to the following conditions:
by day only;
clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;
in a flight visibility of at least 3000 M;
at a speed which, according to its airspeed indicator, is 140 KT or less, to give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic and any obstacles in time to avoid a collision; and,
when the reported meteorological conditions at Farnborough Aerodrome include:
a ground visibility of not less than 3000 M;
a cloud ceiling of not less than 600 FT.
The following additional conditions exist as agreed between the Blackbushe and Farnborough ANSPs within a Letter of Agreement:
Maximum altitude 1500 FT within the LFA;
A dedicated SSR Code of A0424 is to be utilised by all special VFR flights;
Blackbushe ATSU must be open and operational;
Aircraft must remain north of the M3 motorway at all times unless otherwise coordinated with Farnborough;
Blackbushe will limit the number of aircraft operating within the visual circuit to three special VFR flights.
Separation between aircraft operating within the Blackbushe Local Flying Area is not provided. Pilots are responsible for providing their own separation from other such aircraft within said Local Flying Area.
All Autonomous SVFR circuits shall be flown at 800 FT AAL.
Aircraft joining from within the Farnborough CTR shall join overhead at an altitude of not greater than 1400 FT (1075 FT AAL) to provide adequate separation from Odiham traffic at 2400 FT.
The circuit is limited to three aircraft at a time operating SVFR circuits. In addition, arrivals and departures shall be permitted one at a time. Circuit availability will be provided to aircraft in the order in which they report ready at the holding point for the runway in use.
Departures on Runway 25 remaining outside of the LFA may continue subject to VFR rules for Class G airspace.
Rotary aircraft capable of operating circuits north of the LFA, remaining outside controlled airspace may continue to do so, VFR. Such aircraft must communicate their intentions to remain outside controlled airspace to Blackbushe ATSU. All fixed wing aircraft must conform to the published circuit, operate within the LFA, and will be considered special VFR.
If all 3 circuit slots are in use, then subsequent aircraft may depart, (including using the LFA if departing on Runway 07) but may not remain in the circuit for Touch & Gos or Go-Arounds.
Joining aircraft may request circuits prior when approaching the ATZ, but aerodrome policy does not permit these if all 3 circuit slots are in use. Blackbushe ATSU will state “Special VFR Circuit full, standby”. Joining traffic may then elect to join the circuit to land only; or may remain outside of the ATZ until Blackbushe ATSU advises there is a circuit slot.
Aircraft joining when the SVFR circuit is full that need to go-around for any safety reason are requested to follow the recommended go-around profile to avoid entering the LFA:
Runway 25 – Climb straight ahead, bearing right (to the north) to avoid overflying Hartley Wintney, exit the ATZ, and position to re-join.
Runway 07 – Climb straight ahead until exiting the ATZ, or 1500 FT QNH (whichever is sooner) then turn left (north) remaining outside of controlled airspace and position around the north of Yateley (without overflying noise abatement areas) to re-join from the north west.
Where the official meteorological report at EGLF Farnborough indicates a ground visibility less than 3000 M, all aircraft operating within the Blackbushe LFA will be required to land on their next approach or vacate the LFA. Any special VFR flights will need to be provided a clearance to operate one at a time by Farnborough as follows:
Clearance to operate within the LFA, Special VFR will need to ensure required separation from other IFR/SVFR operations, and will be relayed from Farnborough via the Blackbushe AFISO when manned, or issued directly by Farnborough Radar for aircraft operating out of hours. The separation requirement will result in only one aircraft being able to operate Special VFR at a time within the LFA;
Remain clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;
Maximum altitude: 1500 FT QNH;
Fly at a speed of 140 KT IAS or less;
A minimum cloud ceiling of 600 FT;
A minimum flight visibility of 1500 M;
In compliance with the requirements of ENR 1.2.
When IFR traffic is operating at Blackbushe, aircraft operating special VFR will be required to land or vacate the LFA in accordance with Rule 10.2 of the Blackbushe Airport Rules & Procedures.
Due to the proximity of Farnborough and RAF Odiham, some types of IFR flights into or out of those aerodromes will conflict with the use of the LFA SVFR. In such situations Farnborough Radar may inform Blackbushe that SVFR is temporarily unavailable, and Blackbushe traffic shall be required to land on the next approach or vacate the LFA / ATZ.
Blackbushe ATSU will make use of specific phrases to advise pilots of the availability of slots within the special VFR circuit, and when aircraft are required to vacate. For examples of these see the Blackbushe Airport Rules & Procedures available on the airport website.
Aircraft operating VFR or Special VFR in the Farnborough CTR inbound to Blackbushe (or otherwise) must also satisfy the requirements of Rule 11 of the Rules of the Air 2015 by contacting Blackbushe ATSU before entering the Blackbushe ATZ, including the LFA. Farnborough Radar will, whenever possible, permit an aircraft to leave frequency temporarily in order to do so. If this is not possible, aircraft must leave the CTR clear of the Blackbushe LFA and route to Blackbushe from a northerly direction.
Pilots requiring a VFR or Special VFR clearance to transit the Farnborough CTR must not fly beyond the LFA/CTR boundary or otherwise enter the CTR until a clearance has been obtained from Farnborough Radar.
General
In order to provide improved ATC handling a system of Standard Routes has been established and these are published in the UK Standard Route Document (SRD) which can be found here:
http://www.nats.aero/ais.
Additionally, aircraft inbound via the ATS Route Network must follow the Farnborough Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) as shown at AD 2-EGLF-7-1 to 7-8.
Flight Plans
Pilots wishing to fly on the ATS Route System are to flight plan via the appropriate routes detailed in paras (c) and (d) and include EGLFZTZX in their Flight Plan.
Inbound Aircraft
Routes
Inbound aircraft that are RNAV 1 compliant are to flight plan via the RNAV 1 Standard Arrival Routes (STARs) associated with Farnborough as detailed in AD 2.EGLF-7-1 to 7-2 and AD 2.EGLF-7-5 to 7-8. Other aircraft are to flight plan via the RNAV 5 STARs as detailed in AD 2.EGLF-7-3 to 7-4.
Note: Arrivals routing via RNAV 5 STARs may be tactically routed via 5LNC points detailed within the RNAV1 STAR plates. Crews should be familiar with the following 5LNC points:
| Point | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| INDOX | 511839.55N | 0010114.04W |
| DIXIB | 511412.22N | 0005053.53W |
| EVATA | 510821.29N | 0004557.52W |
| LUXIV | 510510.63N | 0004657.06W |
Inbound Procedures
After leaving the ATS Route System, pilots will normally be provided with a radar service outside CAS by Farnborough Radar during the notified operating hours shown at EGLF AD 2.18. A contact frequency will be given by London Control before leaving the ATS Route System.
When Farnborough Radar Unit is closed or unable to provide a radar service, pilots will be instructed to leave CAS in the vicinity of PEPIS and are then to proceed by a route which remains outside of CAS.
Speed Limits
Speed limit points are included within the various Standard Arrival Routes (STARs) referred to in c (i).
Loss of Communications Procedures (inbound aircraft)
Aircraft should descend to leave CAS at an appropriate point and proceed outside CAS in accordance with the Basic Loss of Communications Procedures detailed at ENR 1.1, paragraph 3.4.
Departing Aircraft
Routes
ATS Route joining clearance is to be requested for the first ATS Significant Point in the routes detailed below. These routes are not assessed for obstacle clearance and do not constitute Standard Instrument Departure procedures.
Pilots who wish to join the ATS Route Network at other than CPT, GWC or HAZEL should flight plan to join the Airways System when clear of the London TMA.
Note: Pilots should therefore take into account the lack of available ATS in any area that is known to be busy with multiple VFR operations and should anticipate the extended time that may be required to operate outside CAS before any joining clearance can be provided.
Additionally, requests made to LTC Swanwick to join CAS prior to the boundary of the London TMA may be unfulfilled due to sector workload and it should also be noted that below FL 70 a Basic Service is the only ATS available from LTC Swanwick TMA controllers.
| Departure to | Via | Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | CPT | As per UK SRD | Includes departures to EGGW, EGSC, EGSG, EGSS and EGSU |
| Northeast | |||
| West | |||
| Northwest | |||
South | GWC | As per UK SRD | Includes departures to EGKA, EGKB, EGKK, EGKR, EGLC and EGMC |
| East | HAZEL | As per UK SRD | Includes departures to EGLD, EGLL and EGWU |
| Southeast | |||
| Southwest |
Note: See UK Standard Route Document:
http://www.nats.aero/ais.
Procedures
Pilots are to ensure that they have received and acknowledged a joining clearance before entering CAS.
The Blackbushe ATSU will notify the pending departure to London Terminal Control (Swanwick) (LTCC) and will co-ordinate the departure with Farnborough.
When Runway 07 is in use at Blackbushe, the Blackbushe ATSU will normally relay joining clearances, to enter the Farnborough CTR/CTA, to pilots on behalf of Farnborough. At all other times the Blackbushe ATSU will issue pilots with after departure instructions and pilots must remain outside of CAS until a clearance to enter CAS has been issued by Farnborough or LTCC.
Aircraft will contact Farnborough Radar as soon as possible after departure from Blackbushe whilst maintaining a listening watch on the Blackbushe frequency until clear of the ATZ. Unless otherwise instructed, the Farnborough Radar frequency is 134.355 MHz.
Farnborough Radar will individually coordinate entry into the ATS Route Network with LTCC once the departure is airborne. This may require the aircraft to leave Farnborough CAS prior to subsequent join into the LTMA. If this is the case, Farnborough may provide a Traffic Service or Deconfliction Service as appropriate.
If Farnborough Radar is closed or is unable to provide a radar service outside CAS the Blackbushe ATSU will transfer the aircraft directly to the appropriate LTCC sector and the pilot must request clearance to join CAS.
Pilots are reminded of the need to comply with any Air Traffic Flow Management measures in force at the time.
Departures outside of the opening hours of Blackbushe ATSU requiring airways joining clearance are requested to call the London Terminal Control Supervisor on 02380-401104 prior to departure in order to activate their flight plan and receive an airways squawk. During the opening hours of Farnborough pilots shall also telephone Farnborough on 01252-526015. For Farnborough opening hours see EGLF AD 2.3.
Loss of Communication Procedures (outbound aircraft)
Pilots should adopt the Loss of Communications Procedures detailed at ENR 1.1, paragraph 3.4.
Flights which have not received an ATC clearance to enter CAS should not enter CAS unless an overriding safety reason compels entry.
Warnings
Below FL 65 aircraft arriving/departing via the ATS route network can expect to operate within Class Echo airspace between ASLAP and 3 NM West of HAZEL/within 7.5 NM of GWC. ATC will not provide notification to pilots of entry to or exit from Class Echo airspace when the aircraft is transitioning from a higher classification of airspace.
Within these volumes of airspace VFR traffic may be operating but not in communication with Farnborough.
Not applicable.
|
AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLK-2-1 |
|
AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGLK-2-2 |
Not applicable