EGSY — ST ATHAN
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 512417N
Long: 0032609W
RWY 07/25 intersection with Taxiways E and F. |
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Direction and distance from city |
10 NM WSW of Cardiff city. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
164 FT / 20 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
169 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.24°E (2027) / 0.18°E |
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AD Administration |
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON BEHALF OF THE WELSH GOV. |
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Address |
Aerodrome Manager, Dragon Way, Bro Tathan West, St Athan, Barry, CF62 4AF. | |
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Telephone |
01446-243901 Aerodrome Manager 01446-243940 ATC 01446-243943 ATIS | |
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E-mail address |
stathan.ops@cwl.aero | |
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Web address |
www.cardiff-airport.com | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
IFR Arrivals and Departures, VFR and SVFR see AD 2.22 item 6. |
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AD Administration |
0900-1700 (0800-1600) PPR H24. Extension of hours by prior arrangement. |
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Customs and immigration |
By arrangement. |
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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 |
As AD hours. Extension of ATC hours by prior arrangement. |
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Fuelling |
AVGAS 100LL available 0830-1700 (0730-1600). |
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Handling |
By prior arrangement with on-site based operators. |
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Security |
On request by prior arrangement. |
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De-icing | |
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Remarks |
This aerodrome is strictly by PPR via Airfield Operations by telephone Monday-Friday on 01446-243901/2 or via email stathan.ops@cwl.aero. |
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Cargo handling facilities | |
| 2 |
Fuel and oil types |
JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
Bowsers: 2 x 5000 LT AVGAS. |
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De-icing facilities | |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
Limited, by arrangement. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Caerdav. Horizon Aircraft Services and eCube. |
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Remarks |
All visiting aircraft require to be sponsored by one of the resident AD organisations. |
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Hotels |
Hotels in the vicinity. |
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Restaurants | |
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Transportation |
Limited. |
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Medical facilities |
Limited. |
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Bank and Post Office | |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A4 Category 5, 6 or 7 by 48 hours prior arrangement. |
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Rescue equipment | |
| 3 |
Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
Will be supported by onsite handler/host co-ordinated with Cardiff Airport. |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment | |
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Clearance priorities |
Taxiway Bravo, Runway 07/25 from intersection with Taxiway Foxtrot to the Runway 07 threshold, Taxiway Alpha from the Runway 07 threshold/HP A1 to intersection with Taxiway Foxtrot. |
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Remarks |
Anti-iced with KC Potassium acetate fluid. |
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Apron surface and strength |
ALPHA Surface: Concrete and asphalt PCN 25/F/A/X/T CHARLIE Surface: Concrete PCN 30/R/C/W/T ECHO Surface: Concrete PCN 35/R/C/W/T ENGINE RUNNING PLATFORM Surface: Concrete PCN 35/R/C/W/T KILO 1 Surface: Concrete PCN 45/R/B/W/T MAINTENANCE AREA C Surface: Concrete PCN 35/R/B/W/T MAINTENANCE AREA E Surface: Concrete PCN 35/R/C/W/T MAINTENANCE AREA G Surface: Concrete and asphalt PCN 20/F/B/Y/T |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway ALPHA: 14 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 25/F/A/X/T |
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Taxiway BRAVO: 10.5 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 20/F/B/X/T | ||
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Taxiway CHARLIE: 15 M Surface: Concrete and asphalt PCN 25/R/B/W/T | ||
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Taxiway DELTA: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 22/F/C/Y/T | ||
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Taxiway ECHO: 23 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 35/F/C/X/T | ||
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Taxiway FOXTROT: 23 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 25/F/A/X/T | ||
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Taxiway GOLF: 15 M Surface: Concrete and asphalt PCN 20/F/B/Y/T | ||
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Taxiway HOTEL: 15 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 28/F/C/Y/T | ||
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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 |
No lighting provided for night operations on Apron Alpha, Apron Echo and Maintenance Area Echo. |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands |
Yellow taxiway markings and parking slot guidance on Apron Echo. There are no aircraft stands or stand markings. |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 07/25 : Runway designation, runway threshold, runway centre-line, touchdown zone markings. |
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Blue edge lights on Taxiway Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Echo to holding point E. | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) |
Runway guard lights are positioned at Holding Points A1, A6, C, D, E, F, G and H. |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
There are 2 illuminated WDIs to the south of Runway 07/25, adjacent to the runway threshold markings. |
| 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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(EGSY2062) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512441.32N 0032434.27W |
208 FT |
65 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2077) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512441.31N 0032428.26W |
205 FT |
67 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2075) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512439.55N 0032429.14W |
204 FT |
68 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2033) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512438.26N 0032445.44W |
187 FT |
43 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2031) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512437.75N 0032445.54W |
184 FT |
40 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2000) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512435.24N 0032453.36W |
185 FT |
35 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1992) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512434.66N 0032454.92W |
184 FT |
36 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1982) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512434.37N 0032459.47W |
189 FT |
43 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1960) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD |
512433.67N 0032501.14W |
154 FT |
15 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2202) 25/APPROACH 07/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512432.23N 0032500.04W |
168 FT |
33 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1947) 07/TAKE-OFF |
CHIMNEY |
512426.58N 0032502.02W |
145 FT |
26 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1442) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
512412.09N 0032650.37W |
165 FT |
3 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1416) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
512411.71N 0032653.30W |
171 FT |
7 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1284) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512410.50N 0032706.23W |
202 FT |
41 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1285) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512410.27N 0032705.75W |
201 FT |
42 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1295) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512409.45N 0032704.95W |
197 FT |
37 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1347) 07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
512405.42N 0032659.95W |
185 FT |
28 FT |
No | |
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07/APPROACH 25/TAKE-OFF |
DIRECTION FINDING MAST |
512402N 0032644W |
199 FT |
35 FT |
Yes Red | |
| 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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(EGSY2128) |
TREE |
512756.08N 0032158.06W |
482 FT |
69 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2165) |
MAST |
512733.54N 0031653.72W |
1297 FT |
883 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGSY2091) |
MAST |
512726.78N 0032410.63W |
1161 FT |
751 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGSY2111) |
TREES |
512725.84N 0032252.61W |
499 FT |
71 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1819) |
PYLON |
512721.42N 0032526.84W |
541 FT |
154 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1931) |
MAST |
512718.80N 0032510.96W |
575 FT |
137 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1824) |
PYLON |
512709.30N 0032525.57W |
520 FT |
168 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2059) |
TREE |
512703.43N 0032439.96W |
433 FT |
70 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2142) |
PYLON |
512701.34N 0031958.56W |
428 FT |
135 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1983) |
TREE |
512658.14N 0032503.90W |
410 FT |
82 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1829) |
PYLON |
512656.37N 0032524.19W |
428 FT |
138 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2083) |
TREE |
512654.48N 0032428.82W |
391 FT |
57 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1866) |
PYLON |
512648.24N 0032519.73W |
388 FT |
146 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1197) |
TREE |
512619.82N 0032859.54W |
360 FT |
57 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1191) |
TREE |
512615.03N 0032911.20W |
355 FT |
50 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1213) |
TREE |
512607.45N 0032839.82W |
328 FT |
72 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY2126) |
TREE |
512603.96N 0032218.12W |
349 FT |
48 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1207) |
TREE |
512555.30N 0032842.49W |
337 FT |
60 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1168) |
HANGAR |
512547.13N 0032952.20W |
343 FT |
47 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1255) |
BUILDING |
512543.89N 0032726.32W |
274 FT |
36 FT |
No | |
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(EGSY1230) |
TREE |
512506.40N 0032813.58W |
281 FT |
85 FT |
No | |
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CRANE |
512436N 0032637W |
349 FT |
197 FT |
Yes Red | ||
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(EGSY2096) |
CHIMNEY |
512351.88N 0032340.39W |
378 FT |
344 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGSY2084) |
CHIMNEY |
512314.22N 0032416.92W |
529 FT |
518 FT |
Yes Red | |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE EXETER |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity |
MET OFFICE EXETER 9 Hours |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self-briefing / Telephone. |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used |
TAFs/METARs. English. |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation |
Available on the met office website www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
St Athan ATIS available by telephone on 01446-243943. |
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ATS units provided with information |
ST ATHAN |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Unverified automatic met observations on ATIS (130.560 MHz) or by telephone (01446-243943) outside of aerodrome/ATC hours. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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07 |
073.05° |
1828 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 40/F/C/W/T |
512410.55N 0032643.16W 169.1 FT |
THR 160.9 FT TDZ 163.6 FT |
RWY 07 - 0.51% down |
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25 |
253.07° |
1828 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 40/F/C/W/T |
512427.18N 0032515.81W 169.0 FT |
THR 133.4 FT TDZ 152.0 FT |
RWY 07 - 0.51% down |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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45 x 45 M |
17 x 150 M |
90 x 90 M - |
RWY 07 | |||
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48 x 45 M |
12 x 150 M |
90 x 90 M - |
RWY 25 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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07 |
1828 M |
1846 M |
1874 M |
1778 M | |
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25 |
1828 M |
1840 M |
1877 M |
1816 M | |
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07 |
1343 M |
1360 M |
1388 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Charlie. | |
|
07 |
1322 M |
1340 M |
1367 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Delta. | |
|
07 |
1091 M |
1109 M |
1136 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Foxtrot. | |
|
07 |
1091 M |
1109 M |
1136 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Echo. | |
|
25 |
1271 M |
1283 M |
1319 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Golf. | |
|
25 |
1237 M |
1248 M |
1285 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Hotel. | |
|
25 |
761 M |
773 M |
809 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Foxtrot. | |
|
25 |
761 M |
773 M |
809 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway Echo. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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07 |
CL1B 430 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Uni-directional |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 25 FT |
Elevated (flush at E/F) White Hi Uni with white LI omni component. 600 M Amber. |
Uni-directional Red Light intensity high |
EDGE: Pilot Controlled Lighting system in use outside ATC op hours. Activates RWY edge and stop end lights only, remains on for 15 minutes (for SAR and Police flights only). | |||
|
25 |
CL2B 420 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Uni-directional |
PAPI Right / 3 ° 26 FT |
Elevated, (flush at E/F) White Hi Uni with white LI omni component. 600 M Amber. |
Uni-directional Red Light intensity high |
EDGE: Pilot Controlled Lighting system in use outside ATC op hours. Activates RWY edge and stop end lights only, remains on for 15 minutes (for SAR and Police flights only). |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
| 2 |
LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 512402.00N 0032642.08W and 512402.13N 0032641.19W. |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting |
EDGE : Blue edge lighting on Taxiways Alpha, Bravo (elevated on Bravo) and Echo and on Taxiway Charlie from the runway to Apron Charlie. No centre-line lighting. Spacing of lights on Taxiway Alpha is irregular. |
| 4 |
Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes / 12 seconds. |
| 5 |
Remarks |
Taxiway Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Echo edge lights remain on outside ATC Ops hours for SAR and Police helicopter operations. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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ST ATHAN ATZ 512532N 0032328W - 512241N 0032410W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 2 NM centred on 512419N 0032600W to 512532N 0032328W |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
D |
ST ATHAN TOWER English |
6000 FT |
Outside St Athan ATC op hours departing helicopters contact Cardiff TWR on 133.105 MHz prior to departure for clearance to enter Cardiff Controlled airspace. | |
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ST ATHAN LOCAL FLYING ZONE 512524N 0033307W - 512456N 0032523W - 512406N 0032302W - 512247N 0032302W - 512124N 0033042W - 512209N 0033306W thence clockwise by the arc of a circle radius 8 NM centred on 512348N 0032036W to 512524N 0033307W |
Upper limit: 1700 FT ALT Lower limit: SFC |
D |
ST ATHAN TOWER English |
6000 FT |
Outside St Athan ATC op hours departing helicopters contact Cardiff TWR on 133.105 MHz prior to departure for clearance to enter Cardiff Controlled airspace. |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
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APP |
CARDIFF APPROACH |
119.155
DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT. |
H24 |
ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | ||
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125.855 DOC 40 NM/19,000 FT. |
As directed by ATC | |||||
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TWR |
ST ATHAN TOWER |
122.865 DOC 15 NM/4000 FT. |
AD Hours. |
Operators of aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33 kHz should contact ATC by email at stathanatc@nats.co.uk and stathan.ops@cwl.aero prior to operating to/at this aerodrome. | ||
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241.125
DOC 18 NM/4000 FT. |
AD Hours. | |||||
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RADAR |
CARDIFF RADAR |
125.855 DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT. |
0600-2300 (0500-2200) |
Radar may be available 2300-0600 (2200-0500). | ||
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ATIS |
ST ATHAN INFORMATION |
130.560 DOC 15 NM/4000 FT. |
H24 |
ATIS information available by telephone 01446-243943. | ||
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OTHER |
ST ATHAN FIRE |
121.600 |
AD Hours. |
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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ILS/LOC I 0.24°E (2027) |
ISAT |
111.150 MHz |
HO |
512407.64N 0032658.36W |
(RWY 25) | |
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ILS/GP |
ISAT |
331.550 MHz |
HO |
512421.79N 0032530.12W |
(RWY 25) | |
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DME |
ISAT |
48Y 111.150 MHz |
HO |
512421.85N 0032530.27W |
146 FT |
Frequency paired with ILS ISAT. |
Use governed by regulations applicable to Cardiff CTR and Cardiff Airport.
Terms and Conditions of use of aerodrome available from Airport Operations.
PPR. Visiting civil aircraft must book in with the aerodrome based operator who is acting as their sponsor.
Ground running of aircraft engines for test or maintenance purposes is permitted between the hours of 0800-2000 (0700-1900) only. ATC require prior notification and additionally ATC prior approval required if conducted outside an operator's demised area. Operators should advise whether, during airfield operating hours, attendance of the Aerodrome Fire Service is required for the duration of the engine run. Outside airfield opening hours, no later than 2000 daily, unless it is an urgent operational requirement, prior permission of the Airfield Manager/Deputy Airfield Manager must be sought by calling 07436-803400 or 07776-649158. In either case, if a full engine ground run is to be conducted on maintenance area northside, or Point Charlie utilising the Jet Blast Efflux Deflector Barrier an email must be sent to the Aerodrome operator (including AML) by the maintenance organisation at least 2 hours prior to EGR taking place to inform them of the anticipated times. Engine Ground Runs (EGR) must be conducted in accordance with company risk assessments and a safety assessment by the Airfield Authority. Risk assessments must be made available to the airfield operator.
Non-radio aircraft not permitted.
High-visibility clothing MUST be worn airside.
Aerodrome not available when MET visibility is less than 1500 M, other than for emergency service helicopters.
Departing aircraft, on first contact with St Athan ATC, must state aircraft location, type and the code letter of the latest ATIS received. Pilots of departing aircraft are reminded to contact St Athan Tower for clearance 10 minutes before start up.
Aircraft larger than B757-200 series and A321 series will be pushed back onto the departure runway threshold prior to departure and towed off the runway after landing.
Commanders of aircraft that cannot backtrack on the runway and if unable to vacate at the taxiway Echo turn off on landing, should advise ATC and their sponsor organisation prior to arrival.
Wheel to taxiway edge clearances not assured on entrances to southside hangars from Taxiway 'A'.
Not applicable
St Athan is located 3 NM West of Cardiff Airport within the Cardiff CTR. By arrangement with Cardiff ATC during St Athan ATC hours of operation, and subject to conditions detailed in EGSY AD 2.22 Flight Procedures, flights by St Athan based aircraft may take place in VMC without reference to Cardiff ATC within a Local Flying Zone (LFZ).
Helicopter activity (SAR and Police) conducted H24.
Uncontrolled vehicular traffic may be encountered on the airfield outside ATC operational hours.
Runway 25 in strong north westerly winds, turbulence may be encountered on short finals.
SAR and Police helicopters operate H24. Aircrew are to make Callsign 'Blind RT calls' on 122.865 MHz when taxiing, departing and arriving out of airfield operating hours.
Helicopter traffic arriving and departing outside ATC operational hours are to contact Cardiff Tower on 133.105 MHz to obtain clearance into Controlled Airspace and make 'blind calls' in accordance with paragraph 5(a).
Two Helicopter Training Areas (HTAs) delineated by white markers at the corners of the HTAs are established for the use of SAR and Police helicopters.
Visiting helicopters are to arrive and depart to/from the runway.
Aircraft taxiing from the north of the runway can expect to back track on the runway when so cleared by ATC.
Aircraft larger than B757-200 require push back off the runway after landing if the landing roll is beyond intersection with Taxiways E and F. This may result in delays until the runway is vacated.
Visiting aircraft wishing to conduct circuit training at St Athan require an airspace brief by Air Traffic Control before commencing any circuit training details.
All aircraft wishing to carry out instrument training within the Cardiff Zone, must have a functioning transponder with Mode C.
All IFR training in Cardiff CTR/CTA subject to PPR from Cardiff Approach. Operators wishing to conduct radar vectored ILS approaches to St Athan should do so utilising the web booking form ensuring they specify St Athan https://instrumenttraining.as.me/.
Operators must also apply for PPR as well as completing the booking form. For PPR email stathan.ops@cwl.aero or ring 01446-243901/02.
Avoid overflight of St Athan village south east of the aerodrome below 1500 FT or 1700 FT QNH.
Attention is drawn to the close proximity of Cardiff Airport (3 miles east of St Athan).
Approach Radar services are provided by Cardiff Airport ATC.
Military operators wishing to conduct unusual air activity on the aerodrome (e.g. TALO, fast roping) should request prior permission from the Aerodrome Manager Contact Tel: 01446-243901.
Runway 07 Right hand circuits.
Runway 25 Left hand circuits.
Light piston aircraft: 800 FT QFE.
All other types (Fast Jets, large multi-engine turbine and piston): 1300 FT QFE.
Glide Circuit height: 1500 FT QFE.
Low level circuit height: 500 FT QFE.
No RT/Total electrical failure: 600 FT QFE.
When circuit flying is taking place involving mixed military and civil aircraft, civil circuits are to be flown.
A portion of Cardiff CTR is delegated to St Athan ATC during certain VMC weather criteria to enable St Athan to operate autonomously within the St Athan Local Flying Zone (LFZ), (see EGSY AD 2.17 ATS Airspace) provided:
Aircraft are to be in communication with and comply with instructions from St Athan ATC.
All aircraft are to conduct their flights within the weather criteria specified for VFR flights within Class D Airspace.
Maximum Altitude 1,700 FT St Athan QNH (1,500 FT St Athan QFE).
Pilots operating in the LFZ are responsible for maintaining their own visual separation from other aircraft, including aircraft on final approach to Cardiff Runway 12 and departing from Cardiff Runway 30, which are in close proximity to the LFZ. (Traffic information will be passed where possible by ATC). Arriving VFR aircraft can expect to be held south and west of the runway 07/25 mid-point when IFR traffic is departing from Cardiff runway 30 or Cardiff IFR approaching traffic is within 15 miles from touchdown to Cardiff runway 12.
Flights to and from St Athan which are unable to comply with the requirements to remain within the St Athan Local Flying Zone will be subject to individual clearance from Cardiff ATC and will be integrated with Cardiff arriving and departing traffic.
All Airfield users should adopt the VFR Nash departure/arrival to operate to/from the West via a transit along the coast as depicted in the local area map. Aircraft departing St Athan to the West climb straight away to 1500 FT St Athan QNH to exit the LFZ, remaining over land throughout. Aircraft returning from the West enter the LFZ at Nash Point at 1500 FT St Athan QNH, then descend to the appropriate circuit height at Nash Point, remaining over water until the last appropriate moment to join the St Athan circuit.
Pilots are advised to use caution when routeing via the St Hilary TV Mast and Wenvoe TV Mast VRPs as they are Air Navigation Obstacles with high elevation – See ENR 5.4 dataset for up to date details of ICAO AREA 1 Obstacles.
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.
All arriving aircraft must obtain an ATC clearance from Cardiff ATC to enter Controlled Airspace.
In order to reduce RTF congestion, the published outbound and inbound VFR routes are allocated designators. Pilots are to ensure they are familiar with the route alignment. Level instructions will be passed with the appropriate ATC VFR clearance.
Pilots filing VFR flight plans should additionally address the flight plan to EGFFZTZX.
Published VFR Departure Routes
| Route Designator | RWY | Route | Maximum Altitude QNH | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 07/25 | Aircraft remain west of the quarry and route to remain West of Aberthaw Power Station over water, clearance limit Aberthaw power station then as directed by Cardiff Tower. | 1500 FT | Do not proceed east of Aberthaw Power Station until cleared by Cardiff ATC. |
| South | 07/25 | Aircraft remain west of the quarry and leave CAS towards Minehead VRP. | 1500 FT | |
| Nash Point | 07/25 | After departure remain within the confines of the LFZ and leave CAS to the west via Nash Point VRP remaining overland and south of the Cardiff Runway 12 final track. | 1500 FT | Runway 07 departures should remain west of the quarry. |
| North | 07/25 | Leave CAS between the St Hilary and Wenvoe TV Masts. | 1500 FT |
Note 1: Pilots who wish to operate above the 'maximum altitude' shall request this once airborne.
Note 2: All routes are available Special VFR subject to ATC clearance.
Note 3: Pilots can expect to receive a clearance at the holding point in the format “<Callsign>, cleared to leave controlled airspace on a published <designator> departure, not above <altitude restriction> <QNH> VFR.” A complete read back is required.
Published VFR Arrival Routes
| Route Designator | RWY | Route | Maximum Altitude QNH | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 07/25 | From the North East route as directed by Cardiff Tower to hold East of Aberthaw Power Station and as directed by St Athan ATC. | 1500 FT | Do not proceed west of Aberthaw Power Station until cleared by St Athan ATC. |
| South | 07/25 | Enter CAS from the South, remain west of the quarry and as directed by St Athan ATC. | 1500 FT | |
| Nash Point | 07/25 | Enter CAS via Nash Point route east bound along the coast over water then as directed by St Athan ATC. | 1500 FT | |
| North Arrival | 07/25 | Enter CAS towards the St Hilary VRP to orbit and remain north of the mast then as directed by Cardiff Tower. | 1500 FT | |
| Straight In | 07/25 | Enter CAS to position Straight in for the Runway in use. | 1500 FT |
Note 1: Pilots who wish to operate above the 'maximum altitude' shall request this.
Note 2: All routes are available Special VFR subject to ATC clearance.
Note 3: Pilots can expect to receive a clearance in the format: "<Callsign>, cleared to enter controlled airspace on a published <designator> arrival, not above <altitude restriction> <QNH> VFR." A complete read back is required.
Aircraft inbound via the ATS Route Network must follow the Cardiff Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) as shown at AD 2-EGFF-7.
An Abbreviated IFR Departure (AID) shall be passed to all IFR aircraft outbound from St Athan regardless of their intended routing.
The AID clearance is defined as: AID 07 or AID 25 - Climb straight ahead to altitude 4000 FT St Athan QNH, squawk <xxxx>.
In the absence of an ORCAM SSR code one from the Cardiff IFR allocation shall be allocated.
The Cardiff ATC shall issue an AID departure clearance to St Athan ATC.
AID is subject to release from Cardiff ATC.
In the event of an RT Failure, except for an ILS approach, the appropriate Procedures detailed in UK AIP ENR 1.1 Para 3.4 should be followed.
If at some point during the ILS an RCF is experienced the aircraft is to squawk 7600 and either land at St Athan or carry out an RCF Missed Approach (RCFMAP).
RCFMAP
The aircraft will:
Squawk 7600.
Climb to 5000 FT, initially straight ahead to 4000 FT or I-SAT D4, whichever is later, then turn left to NDB CDF to hold at 5000 FT. Max 230 KIAS. Be aware that in the event of a slow climb you may exit controlled airspace for a short time.
Select Cardiff approach 119.155 MHz or for University of Wales Air Squadron (UWAS) aircraft if directed to by ATC 241.125 MHz.
Complete two holds.
Carry out an instrument approach to Cardiff and land at Cardiff or divert to their nominated alternate as per the flight plan.
On planning to make an ILS approach to St Athan the crew of the inbound aircraft must ensure that:
They are fully briefed for the approach, including the requirements of a RCFMAP at St Athan.
They have both the Cardiff and St Athan ATIS prior to commencing the approach.
Note: If an aircraft carries out an RCFMAP it must subsequently land at Cardiff or nominated alternative and not attempt a cloudbreak and landing at St Athan.
Not applicable
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGSY-2-1 |
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LOCAL FLYING ZONE AND ENTRY EXIT PROCEDURES |
| AD 2.EGSY-4-1 |
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ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGSY-5-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART ILS/DME RWY 25 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGSY-8-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME RWY 25 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGSY-8-2 |
Not applicable