EGPL — BENBECULA
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 572850N
Long: 0072150W
Mid point of Runway 06/24 |
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Direction and distance from city |
West side of Isle of Benbecula |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
19 FT / 14 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
188 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
2.11°W (2027) / 0.22°E |
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AD Administration |
HIAL |
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Address |
Benbecula Aerodrome, Balivanich, Western Isles, HS7 5LA. | |
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Telephone |
01870-602051 (Administration) 01870-604804 (ATC) 01870-604818 (MET/AD Info) 0141-8427455 (Loganair Operations - Glasgow) | |
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Telefax |
01870-604826 (ATC) 01870-602278 (AD/Administration) 01870-602931 (RFFS) | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
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AD Administration |
Mon-Fri 0830-1630 (0730-1530); Sat 0830-0915 (0730-0815), 1045-1245 (0945-1145); Sun 1645-1800 (1545-1700). See remarks. Mon-Fri 0830-1630 (0730-1530); Sat 0830-0930 (0730-0830), 1015-1145 (0915-1045), 1215-1245 (1115-1145); Sun 1515-1630 (1415-1530). See remarks. |
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Customs and immigration |
By arrangement, 48 HR notice required. |
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Health and sanitation | |
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AIS Briefing Office |
As AD hours. |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) |
As AD hours. |
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MET Briefing Office |
By telephone to Aberdeen MET Office. |
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ATS |
See AD 2.18. Mon-Fri 0815-1630 (0715-1530); Sat 0815-0915 (0715-0815), 1000-1145 (0900-1045), 1215-1245 (1115-1145); Sun 1500-1630 (1400-1530). See remarks. |
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Fuelling | |
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Handling |
As AD hours. |
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Security |
As AD hours. |
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De-icing |
As AD Hours. |
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Remarks |
This aerodrome is PPR. 3 hours notice by Tel: 01870-602051 or Fax: 01870-604826. Please see current NOTAMs for any changes to published Operational Hours. |
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Cargo handling facilities |
By arrangement with Loganair, Tel: 01870-602310, email: bebcs@loganair.co.uk. |
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Fuel and oil types | |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity | |
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De-icing facilities |
By arrangement with Loganair, Tel: 01870-602310, email: bebcs@loganair.co.uk. |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft | |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft | |
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Remarks |
Limited aircraft handling is provided by Loganair, Tel: 01870-602310. |
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Hotels |
Hotels in vicinity. |
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Restaurants |
Terminal café. |
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Transportation |
Taxis, Car hire and Buses. |
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Medical facilities |
Limited first aid, local doctors and ambulance available. |
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Bank and Post Office |
Bank and Post Office close by in Balivanich. |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A4
RFF Category 5 accepted by prior arrangement. |
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Rescue equipment |
Limited water rescue facilities are available for Runway 06/24 during published opening hours and special/on call openings, subject to serviceability of equipment and times when the weather conditions and sea state are conducive to search operations. Contact: 01870-604820. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
Limited. Contact: 01870-604820. |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment |
Mechanical, chemical de-icing. |
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Clearance priorities |
Standard, see AD 1.2.2. |
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Remarks |
Contact: 01870-604804, Runway 06/24 de-iced with Potassium Formate as required. |
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Apron surface and strength |
APRON Surface: Concrete PCN 30/R/B/W/T (108 x 120 M). |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway MAIN TAXIWAY: 15 M Surface: Concrete PCN 30/R/B/W/T |
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation |
Apron 19 FT |
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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 | |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 06/24 : Runway threshold, Runway designators, runway centre-line. |
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Yellow centre-line | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
3 RWY guard lights and illuminated signs RWY 06 Hold Alpha. |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
WDIs RWY 06 THR: 572835.45N 0072213.82W (LGTD); RWY 24: 572858.83N 0072111.44W (LGTD) and 572903.28N 0072136.05W. |
| In Approach/Take-off areas | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGPL2313) 24/APPROACH 06/TAKE-OFF |
SOUTH LEE |
573421.69N 0070923.22W |
922 FT |
No | ||
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(EGPL2500) 24/APPROACH 06/TAKE-OFF |
EAVAL |
573141.34N 0071057.95W |
1138 FT |
No | ||
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(EGPL2836) 24/APPROACH 06/TAKE-OFF |
DRDF RAF |
572918.52N 0072059.76W |
37 FT |
25 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2328) 24/APPROACH 06/TAKE-OFF |
ANEMOMETER |
572859.06N 0072113.12W |
50 FT |
37 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2800) 24/APPROACH 06/TAKE-OFF |
WDI |
572858.83N 0072111.44W |
41 FT |
29 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL3015) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
DVOR BEN |
572840.57N 0072155.08W |
46 FT |
31 FT |
No | |
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(EGPL3106) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
ANEMOMETER |
572835.60N 0072218.00W |
51 FT |
35 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2705) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
WDI |
572835.45N 0072213.82W |
43 FT |
28 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2845) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
VDF |
572835.27N 0072210.82W |
36 FT |
20 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL3013) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
NDB BBA |
572834.24N 0072209.32W |
52 FT |
36 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL1048) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
FLOODLIGHT |
572827.66N 0072223.03W |
74 FT |
57 FT |
No | |
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(EGPL1034) 06/APPROACH 24/TAKE-OFF |
BUILDING |
572825.62N 0072231.72W |
63 FT |
39 FT |
No | |
| In circling area and at aerodrome | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGPL2851) |
WINDTURBINE |
573152.34N 0071918.12W |
81 FT |
69 FT |
No | |
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(EGPL2852) |
WINDTURBINE |
573054.80N 0071816.84W |
119 FT |
90 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2067) |
TERRAIN |
572934.08N 0072129.61W |
58 FT |
1 FT |
No | |
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(EGPL1036) |
WATERTOWER |
572821.66N 0072227.24W |
98 FT |
70 FT |
No | |
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(EGPL2811) |
WIND TURBINE |
572819.09N 0072318.04W |
76 FT |
58 FT |
No | |
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(EGPL3003) |
MAST |
572744.72N 0071939.58W |
174 FT |
46 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2501) |
RUEVAL |
572733.11N 0071744.51W |
407 FT |
No | ||
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(EGPL3005) |
MAST |
572629.58N 0072149.21W |
102 FT |
67 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPL2710) |
WIND TURBINE |
572518.27N 0072142.25W |
266 FT |
256 FT |
No | |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE ABERDEEN |
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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 ABERDEEN 9 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 |
AIRMET. Metforms 214, 215. SIGMET. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
Fax. Automated information available by telephone 01870-604818, H24 (unverified outside AD hours). |
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ATS units provided with information |
BENBECULA |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Outside AD hours, unverified automatic observations provided by telephone ATIS (see 8). |
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Designations RWY Number |
True bearing |
Dimensions of RWY | Surface of RWY/ SWY/ Strength |
THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation | THR elevation/ Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY | Slope of RWY/ SWY |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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06 |
055.45° |
1837 x 40 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt. Grooved. PCN 26/F/B/X/T |
572837.28N 0072225.09W 188.2 FT |
THR 16.2 FT | |
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24 |
235.47° |
1837 x 40 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt. Grooved. PCN 26/F/B/X/T |
572908.72N 0072100.27W 188.2 FT |
THR 13.4 FT |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
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| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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219 x 140 M |
1917 x 280 M |
RWY 06 | ||||
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149 x 140 M |
1917 x 280 M |
RWY 24 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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06 |
1837 M |
2056 M |
1837 M |
1717 M | |
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24 |
1688 M |
1837 M |
1688 M |
1688 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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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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06 |
Centre-line with one crossbar. 242 M Light intensity high |
Light intensity high Green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 42 FT 250 M |
Elevated Light intensity high |
Red | ||||
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24 |
Centre-line with one crossbar. 342 M Light intensity high |
Light intensity high Green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 42 FT 255 M |
Elevated Light intensity high |
Red |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: RWY 06: 572835.60N 0072218.00W (LGTD), RWY 24: 572859.06N 0072113.12W (LGTD). |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting |
EDGE : Blue edge lights on taxiway and apron edge. |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Standby Generator/15 seconds. |
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Remarks |
Apron Floodlighting. Obstacle lighting. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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BENBECULA ATZ A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 572850N 0072150W on longest notified runway (06/24) |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
G |
BENBECULA APPROACH English |
3000 FT |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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APP |
BENBECULA APPROACH |
119.205 DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT. |
Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). Please refer to AD 2.3 Operational hours. |
ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | ||
|
TWR |
BENBECULA TOWER |
119.205 DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT. |
Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). Please refer to AD 2.3 Operational hours. |
Due to FISO training and maintenance of currency, FISO phraseology may be in use during ATC published hours, with ATC in attendance. ATC service will remain available at all times. Pilots will be advised of periods of FISO training, normally via ATIS. | ||
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AFIS |
BENBECULA INFORMATION |
119.205 |
By arrangement outside hours of Approach | |||
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ATIS |
BENBECULA INFORMATION |
129.885 |
Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). Please refer to AD 2.3 Operational hours. | |||
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OTHER |
BENBECULA FIRE |
121.600 Non-ATS frequency. |
Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. |
| Type of Aid CAT of ILS/MLS MAG Var/VOR Declination | Ident | Frequency | Hours of Operation | Position of transmitting antenna coordinates | Elevation of DME transmitting antenna | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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VOR/DME 2.11°W (2027) 2.4°W (2023) |
BEN |
86Y 113.950 MHz |
H24 Hours of operation for aerodrome purposes: Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). Hours of operation for aerodrome purposes: Refer to EGPL AD 2.3 Operational hours. |
572840.57N 0072155.08W |
46 FT |
VOR DOC 60 NM. |
|
DME |
BCL |
18X 108.100 MHz |
Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). Please refer to AD 2.3 Operational hours. |
572830.37N 0072213.10W |
51 FT |
DOC 25 NM. |
|
NDB (L) 2.11°W (2027) |
BBA |
401.000 kHz |
Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (0700-1530); Sat 0800-0915 (0700-0815), 1030-1245 (0930-1145); Sun 1600-1800 (1500-1700) and by arrangement with AD operator (HIAL). Please refer to AD 2.3 Operational hours. |
572834.24N 0072209.32W |
DOC 40 NM. |
Use of Benbecula aerodrome is subject to standard Terms and Conditions of Use, which can be requested from the aerodrome.
High Visibility Clothing is to be worn when airside.
Unmanned Air System (UAS) operators should request permission from Benbecula ATS at least 24 hours in advance of the flight within the Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) to allow sufficient time for impact assessment and NOTAM action.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Intensive military activity takes place in the vicinity. ATS/ATIS will advise EGD701A-F, EGD701Y and EGD704 activity. Instrument approaches to Runway 06 may not be available or may be restricted during periods of activity. The entry procedure from the BEN VOR and the BBA NDB, for instrument approaches to Runway 24, may not be available or may be restricted during periods of activity.
The aerodrome is frequently opened for Air Ambulance and SAR flights outside published hours.
The use of the aerodrome is unavailable for 'out of hours' permit holders due to airport security restrictions.
All taxiways are closed, except between threshold of Runway 06 and the apron.
There are no marked parking stands on the apron due to rapid changes in wind conditions, marshallers will be provided when possible.
Grass areas are soft and unsafe. Poor load bearing characteristics may be found on the runway/taxiway strips and the area adjacent to the apron. Only marked taxiway to be used.
The apron area is subject to aerodrome security procedures during published hours.
Flocks of geese present on, and in fields adjacent to, the aerodrome, all year round.
Runway 24 during strong winds, moderate turbulence may be experienced on final between 8 to 4 NM.
Not applicable.
Whenever weather conditions allow, the preferred runway for landing is Runway 24 and the preferred runway for departure is Runway 06.
Runway departure restriction for aircraft requiring the use of a licensed aerodrome:
Runway 06/24. Except where an AOC holder has a less restrictive State authorised take-off minima, departures in RVR conditions of less than 400 M are not permitted
Training flights are subject to prior approval and acceptance by ATC.
Not applicable.
Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) for this aerodrome are established outside controlled airspace. See ENR 1.5
Due to the proximity of the Shanwick Oceanic boundary to Benbecula, pilots must consider time scales for submitting an ’RCL’. Refer to ENR 2.2, paragraph 3.8.2 for details.
During notified ATC Hours of service:
A procedural service will be routinely applied for IFR flights. Pilots will be expected to accept levels, radials, tracks and/or time allocation.
A basic service will be applied to VFR flights. IFR flights may request a basic service.
Outside notified ATC Hours of service:
A basic service will be applied to SAR and Ambulance flights by a Flight Information Service Officer.
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.
Circuit Height: 1000 FT AAL unless instructed by ATC.
Circuit Directions: Runway 06 - LH; Runway 24 - RH.
Joining instructions as instructed by ATC.
Aircraft operators are responsible for the searching of any aircraft parked either overnight or within the demarcated area prior to departure.
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-2-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 06 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR RWY 06 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-2 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 06 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-3 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L) RWY 06 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-4 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME Z RWY 24 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-5 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME Y RWY 24 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-6 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME Z RWY 24 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-7 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME Y RWY 24 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPL-8-8 |
Not applicable