AD 2  AERODROMES

EGPD —  ABERDEEN/DYCE

EGPD AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGPD —  ABERDEEN/DYCE

EGPD AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD
Lat: 571209N Long: 0021153W
2

Direction and distance from city

5 NM NW of Aberdeen.

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

215 FT / 16 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

164 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

0.91°W (2022) / 0.23°E

6

AD Administration

ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD.

 

Address

Aberdeen International Airport, Dyce, Grampian, AB21 7DU.

 

Telephone

01224-725060 (Aberdeen International Airport Ltd)

01224-723714 (NATS Ltd)

 

Telefax

01224-727176 (ATC)

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

8

Remarks

Telephone calls to ATC may be recorded.

EGPD AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

0600-2230 (0500-2130). PPR outside of these hours.

2

Customs and immigration

Immigration: 0700-2300 (0600-2200). Customs: 0700-2300 (0600-2200). Outside of these hours see remarks.

3

Health and sanitation

4

AIS Briefing Office

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

6

MET Briefing Office

7

ATS

See AD 2.18.

8

Fuelling

North Air: 0530-2300 (0430-2200) (AVTUR JET A-1).
Signature: 0630-2130 (0530-2030) (AVGAS 100LL and AVTUR JET A-1). See Remarks.

9

Handling

See AD 2.4.

10

Security

11

De-icing

See AD 2.4.

12

Remarks

Aerodrome Operator:
Delayed fixed-wing aircraft scheduled to operate 0600-2230 (0500-2130) must request extended opening by 2100 (2000). All other fixed-wing traffic must request extended opening with at least 24 hours notice.

Fixed-wing aircraft operating between 2300-0600 (2200-0500) must be Quota Category 4 or below as defined in the Department for Transport, Noise Restrictions Notice for London Airports published bi-annually as a Supplement.

Customs/Immigration:
Prior arrangement required before 2100 (2000) for scheduled delayed flights (international flights and domestic flights carrying interlined international passengers and their effects). Nonscheduled flights require prior arrangement with a minimum of 24 hours notice.

Fuelling:
Outside of operational hours AVTUR JET A-1 and AVGAS 100LL available by arrangement with Signature on 01224-723636.

EGPD AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo handling facilities

By arrangement with Swissport on 01224-770518.

2

Fuel and oil types

AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

4

De-icing facilities

By arrangement with nominated handling agent.

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

 
6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

 
7

Remarks

All aircraft must have a handling agent appointed prior to arrival/departure.
Handling agencies are:
Primeflight:
Tel: 01224-348517 or 07791-973108; E-mail: abzops@primeflight.com; SITA: ABZDHXH; Channel: 131.415
Signature:
Tel: 01224-723636; Fax: 01224-725458; SITA: ABZECXH; Channel: 131.615
Operators must include Aberdeen Airport SITA address of ABZPA7X for all flights inbound to Aberdeen.

EGPD AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

Eight Hotels, 500 metres.

2

Restaurants

Restaurant and bar.

3

Transportation

Buses, taxis and car hire. Nearest railway station Dyce 2 NM.

4

Medical facilities

First aid treatment.

5

Bank and Post Office

Bureau de Change

6

Tourist Office

 
7

Remarks

 

EGPD AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF Category A7

RFF Category 8 available by arrangement.

2

Rescue equipment

 
3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

Yes. Contact: 01224-725793 or 01224-725055.

4

Remarks

 

EGPD AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1

Type of clearing equipment

Manoeuvring Area: Mechanical, Chemical de-icing. Apron Walkways: Chemical/granule de-icing.

2

Clearance priorities

Standard. See AD 1.2.2.

3

Remarks

Latest information from: Airside Operations; Tel: 01224-725055; ATC Tel: 01224-727160.

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

1

Apron surface and strength

ECHO APRON

Surface: Concrete and asphalt

MAIN APRON

Surface: Concrete and asphalt

2

Taxiway width, surface and strength

Taxiway ECHO: 15 M

Surface: Asphalt

  

Taxiway MIKE: 23 M

Surface: Concrete and asphalt

3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

Main Apron 204 FT Echo Apron 188 FT

4

VOR checkpoints

 
5

INS checkpoints

See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart.

6

Remarks

 

EGPD 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 1A, 7A, 10A, 10L, 10R, 30 and 31 available under marshaller guidance only.

Stand Guidance System on all other stands as stated below. Parking guidance facilities to be used from P1:

Stands 1-5 and 15-16: Safedock.
Stands 6-9 and 10-14: AGNIS with stop arrow paint marking on ground.

In some strong light conditions, pilots may experience glare on Safedock system (Stands 1-5, 15 and 16). If unable to correctly interpret stand guidance system, pilots must request marshalling assistance.

2

Runway and taxiway markings and lighting

Runway marking aid(s):

16/34 : Runway designation, runway threshold, runway edge lines and lights, runway/taxiway centreline, fixed distance, touchdown.

  

Taxiway marking aid(s):

  

Yellow centre-line paint marking.

  

Taxiway light(s):

Green centre-line on Taxiways Alpha, Charlie, Delta and Mike, blue edge lights and/or reflective markers on other taxiways.

3

Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any)

Red stop bars are located at holding points A4, C3, D2, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, M1, M5, M7 and M9 and are in use at all times during the hours of ATC operation. No aircraft is to cross a red stop bar unless given a specific instruction to do so under escort from an Airside Operations vehicle.

4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

Remarks

Aircrews are to note that the Stand Entry Guidance is activated by Airline and Handling Agent staff as prescribed in CAP 642. Aircrew should not enter the stand unless the stand guidance is illuminated or if advised that it is unserviceable, under marshaller guidance only. An emergency stop sign has also been installed on all SEG equipped stands. When activated, an electronic red flashing ‘STOP’ warning sign is illuminated. Aircraft must not enter the stand under any circumstances until the sign has been switched off.

Runway 05/23, Runway 14/32 and Runway 36 Helistrip designators and aiming point marked (Runway 23 only).

Three WDI: 571143.71N 0021124.09W (LGTD) - 571228.15N 0021222.45W (LGTD) - 571209.15N 0021211.76W (LGTD).

EGPD AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

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

(EGPD5506) 16/APPROACH 34/TAKE-OFF

BG CHIMNEY

571302.52N 0021246.17W

262 FT

26 FT

No

 

(EGPD14320) 16/APPROACH 34/TAKE-OFF

LLZ 34

571249.49N 0021222.22W

231 FT

8 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGPD14438) 16/APPROACH 34/TAKE-OFF

NFM 34

571246.78N 0021221.43W

227 FT

5 FT

No

 

(EGPD14326) 32/APPROACH 14/TAKE-OFF

GP MAST 34

571152.10N 0021132.95W

234 FT

34 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGPD5957) 34/APPROACH 16/TAKE-OFF

BEAM SENSOR 2

571130.97N 0021131.23W

242 FT

7 FT

No

 

(EGPD5819) 34/APPROACH 16/TAKE-OFF

BUILDING

571127.70N 0021131.60W

250 FT

8 FT

No

 

(EGPD14439) 34/APPROACH 16/TAKE-OFF

NFM 16

571127.47N 0021122.89W

238 FT

5 FT

No

 

(EGPD14318) 34/APPROACH 16/TAKE-OFF

LLZ 16

571125.22N 0021120.03W

243 FT

11 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGPD13613) 34/APPROACH 16/TAKE-OFF

TREE

571021.18N 0021012.55W

400 FT

71 FT

No

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

(EGPD13251)

HV PYLON

571607.84N 0020913.11W

649 FT

152 FT

No

 

(EGPD13466)

MAST

571020.91N 0021423.98W

1028 FT

163 FT

Yes

Red

 

(EGPD13684)

MAST

570948.32N 0020857.30W

642 FT

217 FT

Yes

Red

 

EGPD AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Associated MET Office

MET OFFICE ABERDEEN

2

Hours of service

MET Office outside hour

H24

3

Office responsible for TAF preparation

Periods of validity

MET OFFICE ABERDEEN

24 hours.

4

Trend forecast

Interval of issuance

TREND

30 minutes.

5

Briefing/consultation provided

Self-briefing/Telephone.

6

Flight documentation

Language(s) used

Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs and METARs.

English

7

Charts and other information available for briefing or

consultation

Available on the Met Office website, www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation.

8

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

 
9

ATS units provided with information

ABERDEEN/DYCE

10

Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

 

EGPD AD 2.12  RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations RWY Number

True bearing

Dimensions of RWY

Surface of RWY/
SWY/
Strength

THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation

THR elevation/
Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY		Slope of RWY/ SWY
1234567

05

046.47°

477 x 46 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

571214.78N 0021205.93W

163.6 FT

THR 203.9 FT

23

226.48°

477 x 46 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

571225.40N 0021145.34W

163.6 FT

THR 189.0 FT

14

139.13°

581 x 36 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

571211.28N 0021203.18W

163.6 FT

THR 202.5 FT

32

319.13°

581 x 36 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

571157.08N 0021140.54W

163.6 FT

THR 196.6 FT

16

158.17°

1953 x 46 M

RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved

PCN 56/F/B/X/T

571238.05N 0021215.00W

163.6 FT

THR 204.6 FT

TDZ 204.6 FT

34

338.18°

1953 x 46 M

RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved

PCN 56/F/B/X/T

571139.43N 0021131.74W

163.6 FT

THR 215.4 FT

TDZ 215.4 FT

36

359.00°

570 x 36 M

RWY surface: Asphalt

571216.36N 0021206.24W

163.6 FT

THR 202.3 FT

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

   

RWY 05

Helicopter Runway.

Strip Dimensions: 485 X 24 M.

The width of the portion of Runway 05/23 that lies west of Runway 16/34 has a reduced width of 23 M (11.5 M either side of the centre-line of the runway).
The section of Runway 05/23 that crosses Runway 16/34 and lies east of Runway 16/34 remains 46 M wide.

   

RWY 23

Helicopter Runway.

Strip Dimensions: 485 X 46 M.

The width of the portion of Runway 05/23 that lies west of Runway 16/34 has a reduced width of 23 M (11.5 M either side of the centre-line of the runway).
The section of Runway 05/23 that crosses Runway 16/34 and lies east of Runway 16/34 remains 46 M wide.

589 x 45 M

   

RWY 14

Helicopter Runway.

589 x 45 M

   

RWY 32

Helicopter Runway.

199 x 140 M

2073 x 280 M

240 x 92 M

-

  

RWY 16

138 x 140 M

2073 x 280 M

240 x 92 M

-

  

RWY 34

The downslope gradient over the first 400 M of LDA : Runway 34 is 0.83%.

579 x 45 M

   

RWY 36

Helicopter Runway.

EGPD AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

16

1953 M

2152 M

1953 M

1953 M

Declared TORA commences at location of threshold lights. Soil erosion strip beyond must not be used for aircraft movement.

34

1953 M

2091 M

1953 M

1953 M

Declared TORA commences at location of threshold lights. Soil erosion strip beyond must not be used for aircraft movement.

16

1830 M

2030 M

1830 M

 

Take-off from intersection with Holds M7 and E9.

16

1312 M

1511 M

1312 M

 

Take-off from intersection with Runway 23.

16

629 M

829 M

629 M

 

Take-off from intersection with Runway 32, using the H32 designator as a visual reference point when lining up for departure.

34

1339 M

1477 M

1339 M

 

Take-off from intersection with Runway 32.

34

689 M

828 M

689 M

 

Take-off from intersection with Runway 23, using the H23 designator as a visual reference point when lining up for departure.

05

 

414 M

H - 477 M

  

Helicopter Runway

14

 

506 M

H - 581 M

  

Helicopter Runway

23

   

477 M

H - 220 M

Helicopter Runway

Restricted landing distance when used independently of Runway 16.

32

   

581 M

Helicopter Runway

36

 

580 M

H - 260 M

  

Helicopter Runway

EGPD 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

23

Runway 23 White touchdown square with green lights.

White

HAPI

Left / 6 °

210 M

  

Omni-directional

White

  

THR:

White touchdown square with green lights.

16

Coded centre-line five crossbars.

915 M

Light intensity high

Green

With green wingbars

PAPI

Right / 3 °

52 FT

341 M

 

Colour coded Full length 15 M spacing

Variable intensity Bi-directional Flush fitting

Red

  

34

Coded centre-line five crossbars.

915 M

Light intensity high

Green

With green wingbar

PAPI

Left / 3 °

51 FT

375 M

 

Colour coded Full length 15 M spacing.

Variable intensity Bi-directional Flush fitting

Red

  

EGPD 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: Runway 16: 571227.82N 0021159.28W (LGTD);
Runway 34: 571144.99N 0021141.88W (LGTD).

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

 
4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

Uninterruptable Power Supply and generator / Immediate.

5

Remarks

Apron floodlighting on Stands 1-17 and Stands 30-31.

EGPD AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

EGPD AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

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

ABERDEEN CTR

572100N 0023356W - 572100N 0015802W - 571522N 0015428W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 10 NM centred on 571207N 0021152W to 570850N 0022913W - 571520N 0023326W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 10 NM centred on 571834N 0021602W to 572100N 0023356W

Upper limit: FL115

Lower limit: SFC

D

ABERDEEN APPROACH

English

6000 FT

 

The Airspace remains notified even though the Controlling Authority may not be monitoring the frequency at all times.

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.

ABERDEEN ATZ

A circle, 2.5 NM radius, centred at 571209N 0021153W on longest notified runway (16/34)

Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL

Lower limit: SFC

D

ABERDEEN APPROACH

English

6000 FT

 

The Airspace remains notified even though the Controlling Authority may not be monitoring the frequency at all times.

EGPD 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

ABERDEEN APPROACH

119.055

DOC 55 NM/25,000 FT.

  

Service can be provided H24.
During the period 2230-0545 (2130-0445) the frequency is not monitored at all times. Frequency normally monitored for: Arrivals - ETA-10 to ATA+10; Departures - ETD-30 to ATD+10.

ATZ hours H24.

121.250 MHz available by prior arrangement with ATC for non-8.33 kHz capable aircraft. Frequency is not continuously monitored when not in use.

TWR

ABERDEEN GROUND

121.705

  

0600-2130 (0500-2030).

When notified by ATIS, Tower and Radar will be provided as a combined function on frequencies 118.105 and 119.055 using callsigns Aberdeen Tower/Aberdeen Radar.

121.250 MHz available by prior arrangement with ATC for non-8.33 kHz capable aircraft. Frequency is not continuously monitored when not in use.

 

ABERDEEN TOWER

118.105

DOC 25 NM/8,000 FT.

  

Service can be provided H24.
During the period 2230-0545 (2130-0445) the frequency is not monitored at all times. Frequency normally monitored for: Arrivals - ETA-10 to ATA+10; Departures - ETD-30 to ATD+10.

 

RADAR

ABERDEEN DIRECTOR

128.305

DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.

  

As directed by ATC

When notified by ATIS, Tower and Radar will be provided as a combined function on frequencies 118.105 and 119.055 using callsigns Aberdeen Tower/Aberdeen Radar.

121.250 MHz available by prior arrangement with ATC for non-8.33 kHz capable aircraft. Frequency is not continuously monitored when not in use.

 

ABERDEEN RADAR

119.055

  

H24

 

ATIS

ABERDEEN INFORMATION

114.300

Broadcast on Aberdeen VOR.

  

H24

 
  

121.855

  

H24

 

OTHER

ABERDEEN FIRE

121.600

Non-ATS frequency.

  

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

 

EGPD 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

0.08°E (2027)

IAX

109.900 MHz

HO

571124.94N 0021121.06W

 

(RWY 16)

ILS/GP

IAX

333.800 MHz

HO

571228.86N 0021158.98W

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 51 FT.

ILS/LOC

I

0.07°E (2027)

IABD

109.900 MHz

HO

571249.30N 0021223.32W

 

(RWY 34)
Full fly-up indications may not be achieved, or maintained, when below and to the extreme right of the localiser centre-line.

ILS/GP

IABD

333.800 MHz

HO

571152.05N 0021132.92W

 

3° ILS Ref Datum Hgt 50 FT.

VOR/DME

0.04°E (2027)

0.37°W (2021)

ADN

90X

114.300 MHz

H24

Hours of operation for aerodrome purposes: HO

571837.62N 0021602.09W

610 FT

VOR/DME DOC: 90 NM/50,000 FT (200 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R045-135).

DME

IAX

36X

109.900 MHz

HO

571204.36N 0021202.34W

224 FT

(RWY 16)
On AD.
Zero range is indicated at THR of Runway 16.

DME

IABD

36X

109.900 MHz

HO

571152.10N 0021132.82W

217 FT

(RWY 34)
On AD.
Zero range is indicated at THR of Runway 34.

NDB (L)

0.13°E (2027)

ATF

348.000 kHz

H24

570439.04N 0020620.53W

 

Range 25 NM.

EGPD AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1  Airport Regulations

  1. All flights are subject to the prior approval of the Managing Director, Aberdeen International Airport Ltd and prior notification to Airport Coordination Ltd, who act as an agent for the airport. With the exception of General Aviation and Military flights, requests for ad-hoc slot allocations should be made to ACL during working hours, Mon-Fri 0830-1700 (0730-1600), by e-mail: lonacxh@acl-uk.org; or Tel: 0161-493 1850, or at all other times to Airside Operations 01224-725055.

  2. Use of the aerodrome for training purposes is subject to the prior permission of the Managing Director, Aberdeen International Airport Ltd.

  3. Ground running of aircraft engines for test or maintenance is subject to the approval of the Managing Director, Aberdeen International Airport Ltd and shall be kept to the minimum consistent with operational needs. Ground runs are not permitted on Sun 1100-1300 (1000-1200).

  4. Ambulance, Offshore Emergency and Medivac flights (including helicopters) are not subject to the restrictions as detailed in AD 2.3 Item 1 and Item 12 (paragraph 1).

  5. Non-radio aircraft subject to PPR from ATC.

  6. Use of APUs on Echo Apron is restricted to +/- 45 minutes from arrival or departure. Beyond this time, aircraft requiring power must use Ground Power Units arranged through the ground handling company.

  7. Flight Planning: Any Flight Plan requiring submission must be faxed to ATC: 01224-727170. The Flight Plan Form (CA48/RAF F2919) must also contain a contact telephone number.

    Note: Any Flight Plans sent to EGPDZPZX for onward transmission will not be actioned.

2  Ground Movement

  1. Subject to apron capacity, aircraft not departing within 2 hours may be relocated to a remote parking area.

  2. Only aircraft with a wingspan of 19 M or less are permitted to self manoeuvre on Stands 1 to 16, under marshaller guidance. Ground crews must be in attendance at such aircraft that intend to undertake this manoeuvre.

  3. Pilots should always use the minimum power necessary when self-manoeuvring their aircraft on all areas of the aerodrome.

  4. Standard pushback procedures for Stands 1-17 are:

    1. All aircraft must conduct curved pushbacks from Stands 1, 1A, 9, 12, 13 and 14. Curved pushbacks from all other stands available on request with ATC. Aircraft on Stand 16 that require a curved pushback will be instructed to conduct a curved pushback behind Stand 17 to face east, followed by a pull forward manoeuvre behind Stand 15.

    2. Embraer E195-E2 on Stands 2, 3 and 4 and Airbus A321 on Stand 3 to conduct curved pushbacks.

    3. Aircraft of length 44 M or more (Airbus A321 or longer) to conduct a curved pushback from Stand 7 and 7A.

    4. Except as noted in (ii) and (iii), all aircraft from Stands 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 10L, 10R, 11, 15, 16 and 17 are to conduct straight pushbacks.

    Powerback manoeuvres may be conducted from Stands 2-8 and 15-17 by aircraft of Jetstream 41 size or smaller. Powerbacks are not permitted from Stands 1 and 9-14.

    ATC approval for all pushback manoeuvres must be obtained prior to pushback commencing. Pilots must inform ATC if the pushback manoeuvre issued cannot be conducted.

  5. Remote hold available at Holding Point D1A (facing west) with the following restrictions:

    1. Maximum wingspan size of 36 M. When the remote hold is in use, aircraft with a wingspan greater than 36 M must be escorted past the holding aircraft;

    2. Only one aircraft may use the remote hold at any one time;

    3. Use is granted on a strict order of request basis (to request the facility contact GMC or TWR);

    4. The remote hold is available 0600-0900 (0500-0800) and 2000-2230 (1900-2130) each day and by arrangement with Airside Ops and ATC;

    5. ATC may remove the remote hold from use at any time;

    6. When the remote hold is in use, holding points D2 and A4 will not be available for aircraft movement;

    7. Remote hold is not available for use when Low Visibility Procedures are in force.

  6. At all times, aircrew are responsible for their wingtip/rotortip separation and, if in any doubt, should stop, hold position and request marshaller assistance.

  7. Taxiway Echo movement restrictions:

    1. The section of Taxiway Echo between Holding Point E8 and the Compass Base is available to vehicles for non-towing movements only.

    2. Due to a 4% longitudinal slope along the section of Echo Taxiway between the NHV Apron and the Compass Base, all aircraft may taxi to/from the Compass Base from E9 under their own power with caution. During winter operations and periods of adverse weather, Airside Operations may temporarily close this section of taxiway or restrict the use of it to permit only aircraft under tow to access the Compass Base.

  8. Holding Point T1 may only be used by aircraft with a wingspan up to 24.8 M.

  9. Pilots will be issued with ‘Runway in Use’ and ‘Pressure Setting’ information prior to start-up clearance being given. There after, taxi instructions will contain only holding point designators.

  10. Full ATC clearance is available from EOBT -15 minutes.

  11. Aircraft vacating Runway 16 at Holding point M1 must not taxi beyond Holding point M2 without onward ATC taxi clearance.

  12. Simultaneous aircraft movements through Holding points C3 and D2 are not permitted.

  13. Pilots taxiing from Stands 30/31 should expect to turn left after leaving the stand onto Taxiway Charlie or Delta (depending on parking direction).

  14. Pilots instructed to park on Echo Apron must park under marshaller guidance unless otherwise authorised by Airside Ops.

  15. Width of Taxiway Echo is variable. Information on maximum aircraft size permitted on this taxiway available from Airside Operations or ATC.

3  CAT II/III Operations

Not applicable.

4  Warnings

  1. Except for light signals, ground signals are not displayed.

  2. Intensive large helicopter activity.

    Light aircraft should be aware of the possible effect of rotor downwash and wake vortices generated by large helicopters operating to/from the aerodrome.

  3. Use of Taxiway Alpha between A1 and A2 is restricted to aircraft not exceeding 19.7 M wingspan. The width of Taxiway Charlie between Taxiway Mike and Taxiway Bravo is 7.5 M and suitable for use by helicopters only.

  4. PAPI approach slope guidance for Runway 16 should not be used until the aircraft is established on the extended centre-line of the runway.

  5. Moderate/severe turbulence and windshear may be experienced on approaches to all runways when the 1000 FT wind exceeds 15 KT from the sector 200° through west to 320°.

  6. Owing to the terrain around Bennachie (11 NM NW of Aberdeen Airport), GPWS warnings are possible on intermediate approach to Runway 16 from the south and west.

  7. Occasional crane activity at the following positions (all relative to the ARP):

    1. 255-280°/1000-1600 M up to 140 FT AGL;

    2. 355°/800-1400 M up to 115 FT AGL.

  8. Pilots of aircraft departing from aerodromes located within the Aberdeen CTR must ensure they are in receipt of an explicit controlled airspace entry clearance prior to departure. It should be noted that the passing of flight plan details to ATC does not constitute a request for, or the issue of, a controlled airspace entry clearance.

  9. Adverse weather conditions: Increased spacing on final approach may be in operation during periods of adverse weather conditions (cloud ceiling of 300 FT or less and/or IRVR 1000 M or less). Increased periods of holding may be required and operators should fuel plan accordingly.

  10. Model aircraft flying at:

    1. Haremoss’ position 570515N 0020912W, approximately 1.5 NM northwest of Portlethen. Model aircraft not exceeding 13 KG in weight may be operated up to 400 FT AGL, daily, during daylight hours;

    2. Meikle Wartle position 572146N 0022656W and site elevation 420 FT AMSL, approximately 5 NM north-northwest of Inverurie. Model flying may take place above 400 FT AGL.

5  Helicopter Operations

  1. Locally based operators may be authorised to carry out landings on Runway 23H independently of operations on Runway 16/34 in accordance with procedures approved by the CAA. The landing distance available for these operations is reduced to 220 M, the end of which is indicated by yellow runway guard lights and the E6 stop bar.

  2. Night approaches and landings on Runway 23H are not permitted if the HAPI (Helicopter Approach Path Indicator) is unserviceable. Helicopters approaching Runway 23H must not descend below the HAPI glidepath before crossing the railway.

  3. ICAO helicopter rotor clearances require minimum separation distances between the blade tips of two moving helicopters. Adequate separation exists between:

    1. A helicopter holding at C3 and a helicopter turning from A4 onto Taxiway Delta;

    2. A helicopter holding at M5 and a helicopter using disused Runway 18;

    3. A helicopter holding at B1 and a helicopter on Taxiway Charlie between C1 and C2.

6  Use of Runways

  1. Runways 05H/23H, 14H/32H and 36H are only available for helicopter movements.

  2. Runway 14/32 is not available for take-off and landing at night. However, ground and hover taxi movements on Runway 14/32 in order to access Runway 16/34 are permitted at night.

  3. Runway 36

    1. With the exception of paragraph 6c ii, Runway 36 is not available for any aircraft movements at night. Additionally, no aircraft movements on this section of manoeuvring area in the reciprocal direction to Runway 36 are permitted at night.

    2. Movements between Runway 16/34 and Holding Point M5 traverse part of Runway 36. Such movements are permitted at all times.

  4. Pilots of departing aircraft must inform ATC if a backtrack is required from their runway holding point. This information should be passed to ATC prior to line up clearance being issued.

7  Training

  1. All training flights are subject to approval by ATC. General training flight acceptance policy:

    1. Mon-Fri: Instrument training flights by civil aircraft other than those based at Aberdeen Airport will not be accepted. Circuit training by military aircraft will not be accepted and military practice diversion instrument approaches limited to 0800-2000 (0700-1900) where approved by ATC;

    2. Sat-Sun: Instrument training flights by civil aircraft are permitted subject to ATC approval. Military practice diversion instrument approaches limited to 0800-2000 (0700-1900) where approved by ATC;

    3. Daily: Aircraft on EXAM callsigns will be accepted where approved by ATC.

  2. Pilots of training aircraft carrying out go-arounds are advised that for the purposes of terrain clearance, that portion of the flight will be treated as a departure.

  3. Training may be curtailed if significant noise complaints are received.

EGPD AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

All aircraft inbound to or outbound from this aerodrome are required to conform to the following procedures, notwithstanding that these may at any time be departed from to the extent necessary for avoiding immediate danger.

  1. Every operator of aircraft using the aerodrome 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. Inbound IFR aircraft greater than 5700 KG may conduct Continuous Descent Approaches (CDA) from first contact with Aberdeen ATSU to an altitude of 4000 FT. In order to facilitate CDAs, when in receipt of an Approach Radar service and when ATC workload permits, controllers will attempt to provide appropriate descent instructions and distance from touchdown information on at least two occasions prior to reaching 4000 FT. Additional range checks may be requested by aircrew.

    Actual speed control will be issued by ATC as required for separation and sequencing purposes, however pilots conducting a CDA should expect speed restrictions of 250 KT or less below FL 100, 210 KT or less when 20 NM from touchdown and 160 KT or less when 10 NM from touchdown.

  3. IFR aircraft shall not join final approach to either runway at a height of less than 1500 FT Aberdeen QFE unless they are propeller driven aircraft whose MTWA does not exceed 5700 KG when the minimum height shall be 1000 FT Aberdeen QFE.

  4. In addition to paragraph 2.21(c), aircraft conducting an instrument approach shall not descend below 1800 FT Aberdeen QFE before intercepting the ILS or norminal glidepath nor thereafter fly below it. Aircraft landing without ILS assistance shall follow a descent path consistant with a 3° glidepath (or the approach procedure recommended profile if different).

  5. Approach to Helistrip 23 aiming point should be on a heading of 218° (MAG).

  6. Subject to Air Traffic Control requirements and weather conditions

    1. Training circuits should be undertaken to the west of the aerodrome;

    2. Fixed-wing departures should be on Runway 34. Arrivals should be on Runway 16;

  7. Aircraft operating between 2330-0600 (2230-0530) are requested to use minimal reverse thrust for noise abatement where this will not compromise the safe conduct of flight.

EGPD AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1  Holding

  1. The main holding pattern will be based on the VOR ADN but ATC may request aircraft to hold at DOWNI, L ATF. Details of all these patterns are as follows.

    Holding Point

    Details

    VOR ADN

    Holding axis 159° MAG, turning left at the facility. Lowest holding altitude 2500 FT.

    DOWNI
    (570439N 0020621W)

    Holding axis aligned on ADN VOR RDL 160° (Inbound track 340° MAG) between 15 DME ADN (DOWNI) and 20 DME ADN, turning right at the fix. Lowest holding altitude 2500 FT.

    L ATF

    Holding axis 339° MAG, turning right at the facility. Lowest holding altitude 2500 FT.

2  Entry/Exit Lanes

  1. To facilitate the operation of aircraft to and from Aberdeen/ Dyce Airport, the following entry/exit lanes have been established for use under the stated conditions and subject to the provisions of the Air Traffic Control rules as stated at ENR 1.4.

    1. A lane, 3 NM wide, known as the Peterhead Lane with centre-line from Hackley Head 571949N 0015717W (a point on the Aberdeen CTR boundary) thence southwest along the coast to Bridge of Don, then along the River Don to the point at which it crosses the Aberdeen Aerodrome Traffic Zone;

    2. a lane, 3 NM wide, known as the Stonehaven Lane with centre-line from 565522N 0021200W (a point on the Aberdeen CTA boundary) thence northeast along the coast to Bridge of Don, then along the River Don to the point at which it crosses the Aberdeen Aerodrome Traffic Zone;

    3. a lane, 3 NM wide, known as the Inverurie Lane with centre-line the Aberdeen/Inverness railway line extending from 571931N 0023510W (a point on the western boundary of the Aberdeen CTR) through Inverurie and Kintore to the point at which it crosses the Aberdeen Aerodrome Traffic Zone. Additionally, for aircraft taking-off from Runway 16 or proceeding for a landing on Runway 34, a branch lane of similar width is established with centre-line the A96 road extending from Kintore to the point at which it crosses the Aberdeen Aerodrome Traffic Zone.

  2. These lanes are shown at AD 2-EGPD-4-1.

    1. Use of the lanes is subject to clearance being obtained from ATC Aberdeen, irrespective of prevailing weather conditions. This clearance is to be obtained by non-radio equipped aircraft before take-off and by radio equipped aircraft before entering the lane.

    2. Aircraft using the lanes must remain clear of cloud and in sight of the ground or water, not above 2000 FT Aberdeen QNH (unless authorised by Aberdeen ATC).

    3. An aircraft using a lane shall keep the centre-line on its left, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

    4. Pilots of aircraft are responsible for maintaining adequate clearance from the ground or other obstructions.

    5. When Runway 34 is in use, pilots operating on the Stonehaven Lane, should expect an ATC clearance to route offshore not above 1000 FT (Aberdeen QNH) when south of Girdleness.

3  Procedures for Outbound Aircraft

  1. Initial Departure Routings:

    1. Pilots can expect that the initial 'after departure' instruction will usually contain a waypoint or heading that is not the first waypoint contained in the flight plan.

  2. Pilots of aircraft at intermediate runway holding points that require a runway backtrack for departure should inform ATC prior to lining up on the runway.

  3. On first contact with Aberdeen Radar, pilots of departing aircraft are required to report their passing altitude (based on Aberdeen QNH) and cleared altitude or Flight Level.

  4. The width of Runway 16/34 is twice that promulgated in two locations due to additional pavement on the east side of the runway. Pilots lining up on Runway 16/34 abeam Holding Points M7 or E9, or at the Runway 34 threshold must ensure they are correctly lined up on the runway centre-line prior to departure.

  5. The Preferred Departure Routes specified in the following table are compatible with ATC requirements and the tracks are to be flown by all departing jet aircraft and by all other departing aircraft of more than 5700 KG MTWA unless otherwise instructed by ATC or unless deviations are required in the interests of safety.

    Runway

    ATC Clearance

    Procedures

    16

    Via P600 GLESK

    Climb straight ahead. At ADN DME 8.5 NM or 800 FT AAL whichever is the later, turn right to LAVTI (570818N 0022417W). At LAVTI turn left to GLESK.

    16

    Via ADN VOR Y904/Y905/P600 LESNI

    Climb straight ahead. At ADN DME 8 NM or 600 FT AAL, whichever is the later, turn left to ADN VOR. At ADN VOR turn on course.

    34

    Via P600 GLESK

    Climb straight ahead to 1000 FT AAL. After reaching 1000 FT AAL turn left to GLESK.

    34

    Via ADN VOR Y904/Y905/P600 LESNI

    Climb straight ahead to ADN VOR. At ADN VOR turn on course.

    Note: See AD 2.22 3(a)(i) for additional after departure warning.

4  Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) Operations

  1. Pilots of aircraft operating to/from ARI should be aware of the potential for conflictions and/or TCAS events to occur with aircraft operating to/from Aberdeen Airport. To reduce conflictions, the following procedures apply:

    1. When inbound to ARI, pilots will be issued with departure instructions as follows:

      1. For VFR departures: Hold overhead ARI not above 500 FT on Aberdeen QNH until in two way communication with ATC;

      2. For Special VFR departures: Contact ATC by telephone when on the ground to obtain clearance.

    2. In the case of (b) pilots may attempt to contact ATC via RTF to obtain a clearance but if unable to establish two-way communications shall telephone 01224-727159 to pass flight details. A departure clearance will be issued with a departure time window (normally ETD to ETD +5, but will be subject to other traffic). Pilots unable to comply with this time window must telephone the number above to renegotiate the ETD.

  2. Pilots must not depart from ARI unless in possession of a departure clearance from ATC.

5  VFR Flights

  1. Pilots intending to conduct survey, inspection or photographic flights within Aberdeen CTR are requested to contact Aberdeen ATC on 01224-727160 prior to departure.

6  Visual Reference Points (VRP)

  1. Details of VRPs are available in the consolidated 'Visual Reference Points List' published on the 'Digital Dataset' page of the NATS AIS website, www.nats.aero/ais.

7  Helicopter Routes

  1. Arrivals

    Runway 16 in use

    Approach

    Via

    Route

    IFR

    Including Track WHISKEY

    HMRI 026 to 086

    Track WHISKEY to Hackley Head then as directed by radar to ILS 16.

     

    HMRI 092 and greater

    ADN DME 30 direct to Hackley Head then as directed by radar to ILS 16.

    VFR/Special VFR

    HMRI 026 to 086 plus Sumburgh

    Track WHISKEY to Hackley Head - cross Hackley Head not above 1000 FT* - direct to join circuit.

    Including Track WHISKEY

    HMRI 092 only

    30 NM - direct Hackley Head cross Hackley Head not above 1000 FT* - direct to join circuit.

     

    HMRI 092 and greater

    30 NM - direct to GORSE then BOD. Cross BOD not above 1500 FT then join circuit.

    (*Note: 1500 FT at night, subject to the issue of an appropriate ATC clearance.)

    Runway 34 in use

    Approach

    Via

    Route

    IFR

    Including Track ECHO

    HMRI 026 to 086

    Track ECHO to GORSE then as directed by radar to ILS 34.

     

    HMRI 092 and greater

    ADN DME 30 direct to GORSE then as directed by radar to ILS 34.

    VFR/Special VFR

    Including Track ECHO

    HMRI 026 to 062 plus Sumburgh

    Track ECHO to ATSIB (572629N 0014337W) - VANOR (571408N 0020304W). Cross VANOR not above 1000 FT* pass south of Corby Loch to join circuit.

     

    HMRI 068 to 086

    30 NM direct to ATSIB (572629N 0014337W) - VANOR (571408N 0020304W). Cross VANOR not above 1000 FT* pass south of Corby Loch to join circuit.

     

    HMRI 092 and greater

    30 NM - direct to GSE then to BOD. Cross GSE not above 1500 FT then join circuit.

    (*Note: 1500 FT at night, subject to the issue of an appropriate ATC clearance.)

  2. Departure

    Runway 16 in use

    Standard Departure

    Route

    Altitude

    HMRI

    SPIKE IFR

    After noise abatement, turn left to VANOR, then to SPIKE. After SPIKE, route via Track ECHO to intercept HMRI.

    Cross VANOR at 3000 FT.

    For HMRI 023 to 053 and Sumburgh.

    SHRUB IFR

    After noise abatement, turn left to SHRUB. After SHRUB intercept HMRI at 40 NM.

    Climb to 3000 FT level by the coast.

    For HMRI 059 to 101.

    GORSE IFR

    After noise abatement turn left to Bridge of Don then to GORSE, then to intercept the HMRI at 40 NM.

    Cross BOD 3000 FT.

    For HMRI 107 and greater.

    ATSIB

    VFR/Special VFR

    After noise abatement, turn left to pass south of Corby Loch via VANOR to ATSIB. Traffic for HMRI 045 to 104 route direct from ATSIB to intercept HMRI at 40 NM, north of HMRI 045 follow track ECHO to intercept HMRI.

    Not above 1000 FT* to VANOR. After VANOR not above 1000 FT* or as directed by ATC.

    (*Note: 1500 FT at night, subject to the issue of an appropriate ATC clearance).

    For HMRI 101 and less including Sumburgh.

    GORSE

    VFR/Special VFR

    After noise abatement, turn left to Bridge of Don then to GORSE, then to HMRI at 40 NM.

    Not above 1500 FT to Bridge of Don. After Bridge of Don not above 1500 FT or as directed by ATC.

    For HMRI 107 and greater.

    Runway 34 in use

    Standard Departure

    Route

    Altitude

    HMRI

    PETOX IFR

    After noise abatement turn right to PETOX, to intercept the HMRI radial south of PETOX, or after PETOX via track WHISKEY to intercept the HMRI, or continue on track to Sumburgh.

    Intercept the HMRI radial at 3000 FT or cross PETOX at 3000 FT.

    For HMRI 071 and less.

    Forties IFR

    After noise abatement, turn right to NOBAL, After NOBAL intercept the HMRI at 40 NM DME.

    Cross NOBAL at 3000 FT.

    For HMRI 077 and greater.

    SPIKE

    VFR/Special VFR

    After noise abatement turn right to Hackley Head then direct to SPIKE then track ECHO to HMRI (or HMRI enroute to SPIKE).

    Not above 1000 FT* to Hackley Head. After Hackley Head not above 1000 FT* or as directed by ATC.

    (*Note: 1500 FT at night, subject to the issue of an appropriate ATC clearance.)

    For HMRI 071 and less, including Sumburgh.

    HACKLEY

    VFR/Special VFR

    After noise abatement turn to Hackley Head to HMRI at 40 NM.

    Not above 1000 FT* to Hackley Head. After Hackley Head not above 1000 FT* or as directed by ATC.

    (*Note: 1500 FT at night, subject to the issue of an appropriate ATC clearance.)

    For HMRI 077 and greater.

8  FREQUENCY MONITORING CODE (FMC)

  1. Pilots operating in the Aberdeen area of responsibility, but intending to remain outside Class D airspace within the area bounded by the following coordinates and maintaining a listening watch only on Aberdeen Radar frequency, 119.055 MHz, are encouraged to select SSR code 4270.

    564236N 0022113W - thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 30 NM centred on 571209N 0021153W to
    573600N 0013814W - 564236N 0022113W.

  2. Selection of 4270 does not imply the receipt of an ATC service. Pilots of 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 Class D airspace at all times.

  3. Whilst squawking 4270, pilots should be aware that Aberdeen Radar 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 4270 shall be deselected.

EGPD AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Not applicable

EGPD AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-2-1

AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT/PARKING/DOCKING - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-2-2

GROUND MOVEMENT CHART - CENTRAL TAXIWAY

AD 2.EGPD-2-3

HELICOPTER ROUTE STRUCTURE IN VICINITY OF ABERDEEN - RWY 16

AD 2.EGPD-3-1

HELICOPTER ROUTE STRUCTURE IN VICINITY OF ABERDEEN - RWY 34

AD 2.EGPD-3-2

CLASS D AIRSPACE CHART - ENTRY/EXIT LANES and VRPs

AD 2.EGPD-4-1

ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-5-1

ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - TEXT

AD 2.EGPD-5-2

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME RWY 16 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-1

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME RWY 16 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-2

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 16 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-3

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME RWY 34 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-4

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME RWY 34 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-5

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 34 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-6

INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 34 - ICAO

AD 2.EGPD-8-7

EGPD AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable