EGTC — CRANFIELD
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 520420N
Long: 0003700W
Mid point of Runway 03/21. |
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Direction and distance from city |
7 NM SW of Bedford. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
360 FT / 18 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
154 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.31°E (2022 ) / 0.20°E |
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AD Administration |
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |
Address |
Cranfield Airport, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL. | |
Telephone |
01234-758150 (Airport Administration) 01234-750005 (ATC) 01234-758114 (Aircraft Handling) 01234-758113 (Airport Operations) 01234-758151 (Airport Accounts) | |
E-mail address |
airport@cranfield.ac.uk airportaccounts@cranfield.ac.uk | |
Web address |
www.cranfieldairport.com | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
Landing fees paid using Airport Accounts telephone number 01234-758151 or via the Cranfield Airport website. No landing fee payment facilities on site. Visiting pilots wishing to leave the aerodrome are to follow signs via the RVP gate remaining clear of the manoeuvring area. |
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AD Administration |
Mon-Fri 0800-1830 (0700-1730); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). |
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Customs and immigration |
By arrangement. 24 hours notice required to ATC. |
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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. See also AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
Mon-Fri 0800-1800 (0700-1700); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1730 (0800-1630). |
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Handling | |
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Security | |
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De-icing | |
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Remarks |
All movements are strictly PPR. Telephone ATC 01234-750005 for PPR. |
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Cargo handling facilities | |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL DTD 585, Aeroshell Compound 06 , W80, W100 |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
No rotors running refuel available. |
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De-icing facilities | |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft | |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft | |
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Remarks |
Handling mandatory for aircraft above 2700 KG. All fuelling requests should be made by text message direct to the refuellers 07900-738194 and not via ATC. |
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Hotels |
On Aerodrome. |
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Restaurants |
Cafe on site. |
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Transportation |
Taxi, hire car, chauffeur services on request. |
4 |
Medical facilities | |
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Bank and Post Office |
On Aerodrome. |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
Executive and pilot lounges available for handled aircraft. |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A4
RFF Category 2 available Sat & Sun. |
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Rescue equipment |
Appropriate up to RFF Category 6. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
In the event of an incident, light aircraft can be removed using airport resources. Large aircraft can be removed using an external contractor in conjunction with aircraft operator. |
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Remarks |
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Apron surface and strength |
APRON 1 Surface: Asphalt APRON 2 Surface: Asphalt APRON 3 Surface: Asphalt APRON 4 Surface: Asphalt |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway A : 15 M |
Taxiway B : 15 M | ||
Taxiway C : 15 M | ||
Taxiway E : 15 M | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation | |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints | |
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Remarks |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands | |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting | |
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) | |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
WDI (LGTD): 520439.57N 0003650.42W, 520350.46N 0003717.08W. |
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 | |
(EGTC5070) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
520524.33N 0003600.17W |
420 FT |
76 FT |
No | |
(EGTC5065) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
520505.11N 0003623.77W |
394 FT |
50 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4908) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
520524.34N 0003600.17W |
419 FT |
75 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4904) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
520505.17N 0003623.80W |
394 FT |
49 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4336) 21/APPROACH 03/TAKE-OFF |
MAST LC |
520449.49N 0003617.94W |
407 FT |
55 FT |
No | |
(EGTC5022) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
520356.34N 0003733.51W |
407 FT |
50 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4810) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
520356.35N 0003733.43W |
406 FT |
50 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3876) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520355.50N 0003729.37W |
365 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3877) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520355.39N 0003729.12W |
365 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1180) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520355.03N 0003729.73W |
376 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1179) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520354.68N 0003728.71W |
377 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3881) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520354.42N 0003727.30W |
366 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1178) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520354.26N 0003727.72W |
377 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3882) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520354.17N 0003726.83W |
366 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3883) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520353.98N 0003726.48W |
366 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1177) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520353.90N 0003726.95W |
377 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3872) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520353.79N 0003726.08W |
366 FT |
6 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1176) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520353.43N 0003725.99W |
377 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3869) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520353.03N 0003724.52W |
367 FT |
6 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1175) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520352.91N 0003724.93W |
378 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3868) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520352.80N 0003724.03W |
367 FT |
6 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3867) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
FENCE |
520352.51N 0003723.42W |
368 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1174) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520352.50N 0003724.06W |
378 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC1173) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
ROAD 4 8 |
520352.07N 0003723.04W |
379 FT |
16 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3908) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
HEDGE |
520351.99N 0003722.44W |
368 FT |
5 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4994) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
HEDGE |
520351.76N 0003723.35W |
373 FT |
7 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4993) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
HEDGE |
520351.61N 0003722.98W |
374 FT |
9 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4610) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
HEDGE |
520351.80N 0003723.49W |
373 FT |
8 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4831) 03/APPROACH 21/TAKE-OFF |
HEDGE |
520351.63N 0003723.00W |
374 FT |
8 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 | |
(EGTC3535) |
TURBINE |
520734.87N 0003943.15W |
720 FT |
406 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3922) |
CCTV ATC |
520425.71N 0003709.54W |
434 FT |
89 FT |
Yes Red | |
(EGTC4431) |
TREE |
520425.11N 0003744.69W |
440 FT |
103 FT |
No | |
(EGTC3992) |
BLDG AERIAL |
520414.66N 0003749.03W |
432 FT |
87 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4641) |
RADAR |
520402.92N 0003737.96W |
402 FT |
49 FT |
Yes Red | |
(EGTC4381) |
TREE LARGE |
520337.20N 0003631.67W |
454 FT |
87 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4403) |
TREE |
520259.46N 0003633.63W |
464 FT |
79 FT |
No | |
(EGTC4486) |
MAST |
515955.86N 0004011.29W |
771 FT |
216 FT |
No |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity |
MET OFFICE HEATHROW 9 Hours |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self-briefing/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 | |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information | |
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ATS units provided with information |
CRANFIELD |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Designations RWY Number |
True bearing |
Dimensions of RWY | Surface of RWY/ SWY/ Strength (PCN) |
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 |
03 |
031.73° |
1799 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt PCN 30 /F /B /X /U |
520400.47N 0003719.28W 154.0 FT |
THR 358.2 FT | |
21 |
211.74° |
1799 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt PCN 30 /F /B /X /U |
520444.32N 0003635.27W 154.0 FT |
THR 357.9 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 |
1879 x 280 M |
RWY 03 | |||||
127 x 150 M |
1879 x 280 M |
90 x - M - |
RWY 21 |
Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
03 |
1799 M |
1799 M |
1799 M |
1593 M | |
21 |
1672 M |
1799 M |
1672 M |
1672 M | |
21 |
1306 M |
1433 M |
1306 M |
Take-off from intersection with Hold Bravo 1. | |
21 |
953 M |
1080 M |
953 M |
Take-off from intersection with Hold Charlie 1. |
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 |
03 |
Centre-line with two crossbars. 405.5 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high
Inset |
PAPI Right /3 ° 42 FT 288 M |
Elevated coded omni-directional Light intensity high |
Red | ||||
21 |
Centre-line with two crossbars. 450 M Light intensity high |
Green Light intensity high Elevated with green wingbars |
PAPI Left /3 ° 53 FT 373 M |
Elevated coded omni-directional Light intensity high |
Red |
EDGE: Colour coded commencing 625 M before runway end. |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
2 |
LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 520431.43N 0003638.55W (LGTD). |
3 |
TWY edge and centre line lighting |
CL : Bi-directional green reflectors on taxiway centre-line. |
4 |
Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Secondary power supply available with a 15 second changeover time. |
5 |
Remarks |
Taxiway lighting is unavailable. |
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 |
CRANFIELD ATZ A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 520420N 0003700W on longest notified runway (03/21) |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
G |
CRANFIELD APPROACH English |
6000 FT |
Service | Callsign | Channel(s) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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APP |
CRANFIELD APPROACH |
122.855 MHz DOC 25 NM/6,000 FT. |
Mon-Fri 0800-1830 (0700-1730); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). |
ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | ||
TWR |
CRANFIELD TOWER |
122.855 MHz |
When directed by ATC |
VDF | ||
134.930 MHz DOC 30 NM/4,000 FT. |
Mon-Fri 0800-1830 (0700-1730); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). | |||||
ATIS |
CRANFIELD DEPARTURE INFORMATION |
121.880 MHz DOC 2 NM/GND. |
Mon-Fri 0800-1830 (0700-1730); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). | |||
OTHER |
CRANFIELD FIRE |
121.600 MHz 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 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
ILS/LLZ I 0.30°E (2022 ) |
ICR |
108.900 MHz |
Mon-Fri 0830-1900 (0730-1800); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). |
520346.01N 0003733.78W |
(RWY 21) | |
NDB (L) 0.32°E (2022 ) |
CIT |
850.000 kHz |
Mon-Fri 0830-1900 (0730-1800); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). |
520748.56N 0003324.77W |
Range 15 NM. | |
ILS/DME |
ICR |
26X 108.900 MHz |
Mon-Fri 0830-1900 (0730-1800); Sat, Sun & PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). |
520424.52N 0003702.87W |
364 FT |
(RWY 21) |
VOR/DME 0.12°E (2022 ) 0.40°E (2021 ) |
DTY |
111X 116.400 MHz |
H24 |
521048.51N 0010649.64W |
600 FT |
VOR DOC: 45 NM/50,000 FT (55 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R010-090). |
Use of this airport is subject to the published schedule of fees, charges and conditions, copies of which are available from Airport Administration.
Cranfield is strictly PPR and does not accept diversions or nominations as a flight plan alternate aerodrome without approval from the Aerodrome Authority via atc@cranfield.ac.uk, 01234-750005 (2699 KG MTOW and below) or airporthandling@cranfield.ac.uk, 01234-758114 (2700 KG MTOW and above).
All aircraft 2699 KG MTOW and below are required to request PPR from ATC via telephone 01234-750005 or email atc@cranfield.ac.uk.
All aircraft 2700 KG MTOW and above and NOT conducting circuit or instrument training are required to request PPR via airporthandling@cranfield.ac.uk.
Permission to use the airport, either to land or depart, may be withdrawn without notice. Withdrawal of permission may occur due to prevailing weather conditions, if it is considered that the requirements of the airport’s Safety Management System cannot be met.
The carriage of Dangerous Goods, as specified by The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2002, is prohibited unless written approval has been issued by the Airport Director.
All aircraft with the intention to depart or to taxi for engineering purposes are required to obtain start approval from ATC before starting engines.
Use of the airport by non-radio equipped aircraft is not permitted.
Use of the airport by training flights is subject to compliance with the requirements set out below.
While airside, each aircraft commander is responsible for the safety of his passengers and other crew members. Passengers are at all times to be escorted by the aircraft commander or a crew member who is known to be competent to ensure both his/her and the passengers safety. The wearing of high visibility clothing is required.
Aircraft commanders or crew members, as applicable, are responsible for ensuring that a total ban on smoking while airside is observed.
Extreme caution is necessary on paved and unpaved apron areas where surface markings may not always be available to ensure obstacle clearance from parked aircraft.
Due to limited parking space, aircraft may infringe taxiway strips. ATC will advise aircraft of appropriate taxiing routes.
Operators wishing to drive vehicles on the airport will be required to provide evidence of £10m airside driving liability insurance.
Within Apron 2, parking areas are marked by single white line boxes. Aircraft should park wholly within these areas unless advised by ATC. Aircraft may be required to shut down and push back into position if they cannot be safely manoeuvred under their own power, but will not be permitted to stop for long periods outside of the parking area as to do so may hinder RFFS vehicles. Caution should be exercised as apron edges are bounded by gravelled French drains.
Aircraft of a wingspan larger than 18 M may be accommodated on Apron 2 with caution by using wing-walkers, marshallers, or other methods of assurance.
Not applicable.
Intensive instrument flying in all weather conditions takes place within 20 NM radius up to the lower limit of controlled airspace. Flight crews are strongly advised to contact Cranfield Approach in order to establish and communicate an accurate reflection of the traffic situation to all relevant participants of a service. Non-airways instrument traffic inbound to Cranfield are strongly advised to contact Cranfield Approach no later than 10 minutes flying time away.
Due to drainage ditches, all fixed-wing aircraft entering/exiting the grass via Taxiway Alpha are to use the concrete entry/exit points.
In the event of aerodrome electrical supply failure, aerodrome ground lighting will not be available for up to 15 seconds.
Pilots are advised to exercise caution as this aerodrome has a deer hazard, particularly during the periods of dawn and dusk/official night, although patrols are mounted whenever the presence of deer is known or anticipated. Pilots are requested to report the location of any animals on the aerodrome to ATC.
Air Crew are advised that runway edge lighting does not conform to CAP 168 Chapter 6 Paragraph 6.56 specifically that runway edge lights should be located along the edges of the area declared for use as the runway. Current lights lay outside of this area by approximately 3 M. Pilots are to land as close to the centre-line as practicable. The edge of the useable runway area is delineated by white lines in accordance with CAP 168 Chapter 7.
Occasional helicopter activity at Helimech Helipad (520152N 0003653W).
Runway surface features a water ingestion area, known as the ‘splash pit’, approx 610 M from the RWY 21 threshold in the vicinity of the C intersection. This area is liable to collecting water and may become icy in freezing conditions. Standard runway surface conditions will be reported. However, be advised that any reported contamination may be concentrated in this area.
Local flying training may be concentrated in the area northwest of the airfield between SFC and base of controlled airspace.
UAS are routinely operated within the FRZ (Flight Restriction Zone), but outside the CFZ (Critical Flight Zone), up to a height of 400 FT. UAS operating inside the CFZ, or above a height of 400 FT will be individually notified via NOTAM.
All helicopters should expect to join via published VRPs and operate to/from the main runway, integrating with fixed-wing traffic when required.
Not applicable
PPR is required for all operators, visitors, instrument training and circuit training. Slot times are allocated and must be adhered to.
Issue of training/test approvals is conditional upon such flights not causing delays to other aircraft. In exceptional circumstances training/test approvals may be withdrawn without prior notice by ATC.
Opposite Direction Runway Operations - Lack of Positive Clearance - Training aircraft carrying out instrument approaches to Runway 21 whilst Runway 03 is in use should go around and fly directly over Runway 21/03 not below 1000 FT AGL (1400 FT ALT) if no positive clearance is received.
In order that least possible noise disturbance is caused in areas surrounding the airport, aircraft operators should ensure that at all times their aircraft conform to the noise abatement techniques laid down for that type of aircraft.
Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) for this aerodrome are established outside controlled airspace. See ENR 1.5.
Glider and other airspace activity which is not known to Cranfield ATC takes place beneath the London TMA in VMC and IMC.
Day - Fixed-wing 1000 FT QFE. Night - 1200 FT QFE.
Note: No dead-side available due to circuits operating in both directions.
No RVR, only MET visibility reported.
IFR Departures intending to enter Controlled Airspace should flight plan to join in accordance with the Standard Route Document.
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.
Not applicable
AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
AD 2.EGTC-2-1 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 03 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
AD 2.EGTC-8-1 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 03 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
AD 2.EGTC-8-2 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
AD 2.EGTC-8-3 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
AD 2.EGTC-8-4 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 21 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
AD 2.EGTC-8-5 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 03 |
AD 2.EGTC-8-6 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 21 |
AD 2.EGTC-8-7 |
Not applicable