EGTO —  ROCHESTER

EGTO AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EGTO —  ROCHESTER

EGTO AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD

Lat: 512107N Long: 0003010E
2

Direction and distance from city

1.5 NM S of Rochester.

3

Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature

420 FT / 20 °C / -

4

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

147 FT

5

Magnetic Variation / Annual Change

1.54°E (2027) / 0.17°E

6

AD Administration

ROCHESTER AIRPORT LTD

 

Address

Rochester Airport, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9SD.

 

Telephone

01634-869969 (ATC/Manager/Admin)

 

Telefax

01634-861682 (ATC)

01634-869968 (Manager/Admin)

7

Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

VFR

8

Remarks

 

EGTO AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

AD Administration

0830-1730 (0730-1630).

2

Customs and immigration

By arrangement.

3

Health and sanitation

4

AIS Briefing Office

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

6

MET Briefing Office

7

ATS

As AD hours. See also AD 2.18.

8

Fuelling

0830-1715 (0730-1615).

9

Handling

10

Security

11

De-icing

12

Remarks

This aerodrome is PPR.

EGTO AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo handling facilities

 
2

Fuel and oil types

AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL, UL-91

W80, 100, W100, 15/50 multi-grade.

3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

4

De-icing facilities

 
5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

 
6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Arion Aviation: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 (0700-1600), Tel: 01634-864753.

7

Remarks

 

EGTO AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

EGTO AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting services

RFF Category 1.
RFF Category 2 aircraft are accepted under remission.

2

Rescue equipment

 
3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

 
4

Remarks

 

EGTO AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

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

EGTO 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

 
2

Runway and taxiway markings and lighting

 
3

Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any)

 
4

Other runway protection measures

 
5

Remarks

WDI 512102.44N 0003019.40E.

EGTO AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

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

(EGTO1385) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512130.71N 0003029.14E

428 FT

No

 

(EGTO1386) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512130.59N 0003028.34E

434 FT

No

 

(EGTO1375) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512129.40N 0003032.51E

430 FT

No

 

(EGTO1075) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512129.10N 0003025.87E

422 FT

No

 

(EGTO1374) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512128.65N 0003032.37E

435 FT

No

 

(EGTO1370) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512128.62N 0003034.42E

444 FT

No

 

(EGTO1392) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512128.11N 0003025.23E

430 FT

No

 

(EGTO1373) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512127.95N 0003032.41E

439 FT

No

 

(EGTO1063) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512127.33N 0003034.04E

451 FT

No

 

(EGTO1369) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512126.55N 0003032.04E

432 FT

No

 

(EGTO1371) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512126.49N 0003031.62E

436 FT

No

 

(EGTO1388) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512125.61N 0003024.35E

408 FT

No

 

(EGTO1368) 20R/APPROACH 02L/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512125.30N 0003031.54E

433 FT

No

 

(EGTO1119) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512055.97N 0003007.24E

450 FT

No

 

(EGTO1268) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512055.79N 0003007.52E

441 FT

No

 

(EGTO1120) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512054.78N 0003006.95E

443 FT

No

 

(EGTO1121) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512054.01N 0003007.29E

444 FT

No

 

(EGTO1272) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512053.70N 0003008.04E

440 FT

No

 

(EGTO1271) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512053.67N 0003007.76E

442 FT

No

 

(EGTO1273) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512053.02N 0003008.20E

444 FT

No

 

(EGTO1124) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512052.68N 0003009.54E

449 FT

No

 

(EGTO1274) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512052.51N 0003008.37E

455 FT

No

 

(EGTO1123) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512052.28N 0003008.48E

454 FT

No

 

(EGTO1126) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512052.25N 0003009.82E

453 FT

No

 

(EGTO1275) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512052.08N 0003008.74E

453 FT

No

 

(EGTO1125) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512052.06N 0003008.59E

457 FT

No

 

(EGTO1127) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512051.70N 0003009.24E

459 FT

No

 

(EGTO1573) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

ATC ANTENNA

512051.65N 0003015.33E

462 FT

No

 

(EGTO1280) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512051.52N 0003010.91E

452 FT

No

 

(EGTO1007) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

ANEMOMETER

512051.31N 0003014.00E

479 FT

No

 

(EGTO1128) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512051.29N 0003010.25E

468 FT

No

 

(EGTO1278) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512051.28N 0003009.43E

456 FT

No

 

(EGTO1279) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512051.25N 0003009.90E

456 FT

No

 

(EGTO1283) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512051.15N 0003010.57E

479 FT

No

 

(EGTO1286) 02L/APPROACH 20R/TAKE-OFF

TREE

512050.74N 0003011.40E

488 FT

No

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

(EGTO1077)

BUILDING

512129.64N 0003024.95E

424 FT

No

 

(EGTO1398)

BUILDING AERIAL

512123.71N 0003017.31E

454 FT

No

 

(EGTO1365)

TREE

512122.79N 0003031.23E

432 FT

No

 

(EGTO1091)

STREETLIGHT

512120.82N 0003018.15E

426 FT

No

 

(EGTO1364)

TREE

512119.91N 0003029.64E

440 FT

No

 

(EGTO1363)

MAST

512119.68N 0003031.02E

439 FT

No

 

(EGTO1403)

STREETLIGHT

512118.83N 0003017.46E

429 FT

No

 

(EGTO1061)

TREE

512118.63N 0003030.94E

444 FT

No

 

(EGTO1047)

STREETLIGHT

512112.92N 0003024.92E

419 FT

No

 

(EGTO1570)

ANEMOMETER

512102.62N 0003019.42E

441 FT

No

 

(EGTO1116)

TREE

512058.30N 0003005.65E

445 FT

No

 

(EGTO1117)

TREE

512057.47N 0003006.38E

450 FT

No

 

(EGTO1179)

TREE

512025.74N 0002936.38E

588 FT

No

 

(EGTO1238)

TREE

512025.65N 0003003.88E

572 FT

No

 

(EGTO1235)

TREE

512016.43N 0002959.28E

614 FT

No

 

(EGTO1240)

TREE

512006.88N 0003001.40E

641 FT

No

 

(EGTO1435)

TREE

512005.69N 0002918.74E

600 FT

No

 

(EGTO1471)

TREE

511936.61N 0003031.08E

681 FT

No

 

(EGTO1411)

MAST

511934.15N 0003132.72E

777 FT

No

 

(EGTO1417)

TREE

511930.25N 0003202.78E

686 FT

No

 

(EGTO1469)

TREE

511928.46N 0003035.70E

695 FT

No

 

(EGTO1410)

MAST

511927.27N 0003114.43E

806 FT

No

 

EGTO AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

EGTO 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

02L

021.32°

828 x 32 M

RWY surface: Grass

512057.56N 0003010.34E

147.4 FT

THR 417.5 FT

20R

201.32°

828 x 32 M

RWY surface: Grass

512122.52N 0003025.88E

147.4 FT

THR 389.4 FT

02R

021.15°

684 x 21 M

RWY surface: Grass

512056.61N 0003011.54E

147.4 FT

THR 418.8 FT

20L

201.15°

684 x 21 M

RWY surface: Grass

512117.23N 0003024.38E

147.4 FT

THR 394.3 FT

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

- x 87 M

   

RWY 02L

- x 87 M

   

RWY 20R

- x 63 M

   

RWY 02R

Used when advised by the FISO.

- x 63 M

   

RWY 20L

Used when advised by the FISO.

EGTO AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

Runway designator

TORA

TODA

ASDA

LDA

Remarks

123456

02L

828 M

828 M

828 M

828 M

 

20R

828 M

828 M

828 M

828 M

 

02R

684 M

684 M

684 M

684 M

 

20L

684 M

684 M

684 M

684 M

 

EGTO 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

02L

 

Green

Light intensity low

APAPI

Left / 4 °

21 FT

  

Light intensity low

Red

  

20R

 

Green

Light intensity low

APAPI

Left / 3.5 °

18 FT

  

Light intensity low

Red

  

EGTO AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

ABN: 512052.65N 0003017.67E

Rotating White.

2

LDI location and lighting

Anemometer location and lighting

Anemometer: 512102.62N 0003019.42E, 512051.73N 0003015.19E.

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

 
4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

 
5

Remarks

 

EGTO AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

EGTO AD 2.17  AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

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

ROCHESTER ATZ

A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 512107N 0003010E

Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL

Lower limit: SFC

G

ROCHESTER INFORMATION

English

6000 FT

  

EGTO 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

AFIS

ROCHESTER INFORMATION

122.255

DOC 10 NM/2,400 FT

  

0830-1730 (0730-1630).

ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours.

EGTO AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

EGTO AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1   Airport Regulations
  1. Not available at night to aircraft requiring to use a licensed runway when relief Runway 02R/20L is in operation.

  2. Aircraft using this aerodrome are required to have third party liability insurance in the sum of at least £1,000,000. Proof of this insurance should be available for inspection at any time whilst the aircraft is at Rochester aerodrome.

  3. Use of the aerodrome is restricted to published hours unless prior permission has been obtained from the aerodrome authority.

  4. Practice Engine Failure at take-off should not be attempted from Runway 02 due to the flight paths over built up areas.

  5. Air training flights, intending to request circuit training, solo students and microlight aircraft are required to obtain prior permission by telephone.

  6. Aerobatic manoeuvres are not permitted unless authorised by the duty manager.

  7. Home based aircraft may be active outside the published hours. Non-home based aircraft should remain clear of the ATZ. Over flights may listen out on frequency and prefix position reports with ‘Rochester Traffic’.

  8. No circuits are permitted outside of published hours.

2   Ground Movement
  1. Fixed wing aircraft are to taxi with caution on prepared and marked areas only.

  2. Pilots must avoid the use of excessive power on the main apron due to poor surface conditions and pedestrian traffic in the vicinity.

  3. No centre-line on main apron. Pilots are responsible for wing tip clearance.

3   CAT II/III Operations

Not applicable

4   Warnings
  1. Runway 20R APAPI signals are visible to the east of the extended runway centre-line where normal obstacle clearance is not guaranteed. They should not be used until the aircraft is aligned with the runway extended centre-line.

  2. Runway 02L APAPI signals are visible to the west of the extended runway centre-line where normal obstacle clearance is not guaranteed. They should not be used until the aircraft is aligned with the runway extended centre-line.

  3. APAPI are used at night, inclement weather and when requested.

  4. The proximity of large buildings and topography may cause turbulence and windsheer in some wind conditions.

  5. Pilots are advised that the aerodrome is situated beneath the LTMR of 2500 FT QNH.

5   Helicopter Operations
  1. Helicopters air taxiing should avoid low flight over the runway maker boards and parked aircraft due to high energy downwash from rotors.

  2. Helicopters landing and taxiing in the northern manoeuvring areas are advised of the close proximity of the main car park and pedestrians.

  3. Rescue and Police helicopter flights may take place outside of published hours day and night without notice.

6   Use of Runways

Not applicable

7   Training
  1. Circuit training is not available to visitors at weekends, public holidays, and at other times that the aerodrome authority consider appropriate.

EGTO AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

  1. All aircraft inbound to or outbound from Rochester 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.

  2. Aircraft should not join the circuit or final approach path below 1000 FT QFE.

  3. Circuit patterns should be flown to the west avoiding the large built up area to the east.

  4. Aircraft taking off should use the full length of the runway, applying take-off power prior to releasing the brakes whenever surface conditions permit.

  5. Aircraft fitted with VP propellers must endeavour to reduce RPM consistent with manufacturers noise abatement advice.

  6. Aircraft departing from Runway 02 to the east are expected to depart via the overhead unless requesting a right hand turn after passing 1500 FT QNH.

  7. Unless making an approach on the PAPIs installed on Runway 02/20 aircraft should adjust their visual approach to maintain a 5° approach angle to the runway threshold.

  8. Circuit direction is variable to avoid flying over built up areas: Runway 20R/L - RH; Runway 02L/R - LH.

EGTO AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1   Standard Departure Routes - Via ATS Route Network
  1. Pilots who wish to join the ATS Route Network should flight plan as per the UK SRD.

  2. Rochester ATSU will notify the pending departure to London Terminal Control (LTCC) and will co-ordinate the departure with LTCC or Southend.

  3. Rochester ATSU will issue pilots with after departure instructions and pilots must remain outside of controlled airspace until a clearance to enter controlled airspace has been issued by LTCC or Southend Radar.

  4. Pilots are to ensure they have received and acknowledged a joining clearance before entering controlled airspace.

2  Inbound aircraft via ATS Route Network

In order to provide improved ATC handling of flights inbound to Rochester via the ATS Route network a system of standard routes has been established.

Approach from

Via

Route

North

N859

N859 – HON – LAM

West

Q63

Q63 – CPT – GWC – SFD – LYD – DET

Southwest

L620

L620 – GIBSO – SAM – GWC – SFD – LYD – DET

South

L980

L980 – KATHY – GWC – SFD – LYD – DET

M189

M189 – NEVIL – LYD – DET

L613

L613 – SOVAT – SANDY – DET

Southeast

L9

L9 – KONAN – DVR – DET

East

L980

L980 – LOGAN – JACKO – TANET – DET

L179

L179 – LOGAN – JACKO – TANET – DET

3   VFR Flight Procedures
  1. A standard overhead join is preferred but other joins may be requested.

  2. Departing Runways 02 to the east via the overhead is preferred but a right turn after passing 1500 FT QFE can be requested.

  3. Departing Runway 20 to the east, aircraft should depart overhead or climb ahead on runway heading until clear of the built up area to the east.

  4. Circuit height is 1000 FT QFE, always flown to the west.

  5. A standard circuit pattern should be flown within the ATZ which is geographically marked to the north and west by the River Medway, turning on to finals at 2 NM.

4   Radio Communication Failure Procedures
  1. In the event of complete radio communication failure in an aircraft, the pilot is to adopt the appropriate procedure described at ENR 1.1 paragraph 3.4 until:

    1. Inbound Aircraft: Follow the routes detailed in paragraph 2 for inbound aircraft to leave CAS at LAM (4000 FT or below) or DET (3000 FT or below) as appropriate and proceed to Rochester.

    2. Outbound Aircraft: For the purposes of radio failure, the climb to flight planned level should be commenced after the last position shown in the Standard Departure Routes where an altitude or flight level is specified.

EGTO AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Not applicable

EGTO AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AERODROME CHART - ICAO

AD 2.EGTO-2-1

EGTO AD 2.25  VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Not applicable