LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS Flashcards
What are the airport regulations for using Belfast International Airport?
General Use:
- Governed by regulations applicable to Belfast CTR.
- Prior permission required for aircraft not able to communicate with ATC by radio.
Insurance:
- Aircraft must carry third party insurance cover of not less than £3,000,000.
- Commercial Air Transport
Operators:
- Must submit details of proposed flights and schedules to Airport Co-ordination Ltd.
- Contact:
- Tel: 0161-493 1850
- Fax: 0161-493 1853
- Email: LONACXH@acl-uk.org
General Aviation (GA) Pilots:
- Charges waived for GA pilots in genuine emergency or precautionary diversion landings.
- Applies to GA aircraft under 3 tonnes not flying for hire or reward, and not having planned Belfast International Airport as their destination or alternate.
PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) Requirements:
- Must be pre-notified 48 hours in advance to SITA BFSOCCR or OCS.PRM@bfs.aero or Tel: 028-9448 4957.
What are the ground movement regulations at Belfast International Airport?
Engine Running:
- Available by arrangement with the airport authority.
- Not permitted after 2300 (2200).
- Contact the Airport Duty Manager for details.
Apron Layout:
- Plan Reference: Arrangement of the apron stands is shown on page AD 2-EGAA-2-2.
- Stand Allocation:
- Executive/Corporate/GA domestic and international aircraft over 2000 KG AUW will be allocated a stand on arrival.
- Aircraft below 2000 KG AUW will park, normally self-manoeuvring, on the GA Apron or as directed.
- Pushback Procedures:
- In progress on the main Apron. Pilots will be instructed by ATC to push to a nominated position (X-ray, Yankee, Zulu, Lima 1-7).
- Aircraft taxiing from position Zulu should use minimum power until established on Taxiway Lima.
- Pilots must provide full call sign, type, and stand number when requesting start-up or push-back. Ensure readiness before calling on the appropriate frequency.
- Inform ATC if headset communication with ground crew is not established when requesting push-back clearance.
International GA Flights (including from the Republic of Ireland):
- Arrivals: Flights will be parked for examination on the GA Apron Customs Examination Station as directed.
- Pilots must present their aircraft and contents for Police and Border Force inspection on arrival.
Runway and Taxiway Use:
- Prior permission required from ATC to vacate Runway 07/25 at Taxiway Bravo due to apron pushback procedures.
- Aircraft of Boeing 737/Airbus 319 size or greater are not permitted to carry out 180° turns after landing on Runway 17; they should continue to the 35 turning circle.
What are the key procedures and requirements for Category II/III operations on Runway 25?
Runway Suitability: Runway 25 is suitable for Category II/III operations, provided the required facilities are serviceable and the operator’s minima are accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority.
ATC Procedures: Special ATC procedures (Low Visibility Procedures) are applied during Category II/III operations. Pilots will be informed via Arrival and Departure ATIS or RTF.
Flow Rate: Expect a flow rate of 10/60 for arrivals and 10/60 for departures.
Departing Aircraft:
* Hold at Alpha: ATC will request departing aircraft to hold at the Category II/III Hold on Alpha.
* Backtrack If Necessary: If Taxiway Alpha is out of service, departing aircraft will backtrack Runway 25 from Taxiway Bravo and execute a 180° turn on 25 Threshold.
Arriving Aircraft:
* Landing Clearance: Given no later than 2 NM from touchdown.
* Vacating Runway: Aircraft may be instructed to vacate where Runway 25 intersects with Runway 35, fitted with CAT II/III ground lighting.
* Backtracking Instructions: If Taxiways Charlie or Delta are out of service, aircraft will use Category II/III ground lighting at Bravo to vacate Runway 25. Instructions include:
* Continue to the end of Runway 25.
* Execute a 180° turn.
* Backtrack and vacate onto Taxiway Bravo.
* Report established on Taxiway Bravo and confirm constant taxiway green lights in sight.
Lower than Standard Category I Operations: Runway 25 is suitable if the ILS is radiating at CAT III and LVPs are declared in force by ATC, with operator’s minima accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority.
What are the key warnings and potential hazards for operations at Aldergrove (EGAA)?
Ground Signals: Except for light signals, ground signals are not displayed.
Bird Scaring: Conducted only on the runway in use. Pilots will be informed by ATC if bird scaring actions are taking place.
Model Aircraft Flying:
* Nutts Corner: Located 3 NM Southeast of Aldergrove, model aircraft fly up to 400 FT AGL daily during daylight hours.
* Langford Lodge: Located 3 NM west of Aldergrove, model aircraft fly up to 400 FT AGL mainly on weekends and during daylight hours. Height limit is 200 FT when Runway 07 is in use at Aldergrove.
Security Fence: Infringes Runways 17 and 35 strips by 3.8 M and 4.7 M, respectively, near Taxiway Foxtrot.
Bird Hazards: Accumulations of whooper swans and small gulls at Langford Lodge, 3.5 KM southwest of the aerodrome, may pose risks to aircraft on Runway 07.
Apron Stand Slopes: Stands 9 to 15 slopes deviate from CAP 168 criteria along the north-south axis, varying from 1 in 93 to 1 in 55.
Laser Light Hazards: Unauthorized ground-based laser lights may target aircraft arriving, departing, or overflying Belfast. Incidents should be reported immediately to ATC and the Police.
High Ground Hazards:
* South and East: Rising to 536.5 M, located 14,650 M from the runway.
* North East: Rising to 334.4 M, located 12,476 M from the runway.
What are the key procedures for helicopter operations at Belfast International Airport?
Low-Level Operations: Helicopters frequently operate at low levels south of Runway 25 but must remain at least 250 meters from the runway until further clearance by ATC.
Prior Permission Required: Civil helicopters must obtain prior permission to land at Belfast International Airport due to limited parking spaces. Contact the Airport Duty Manager at 0770-3203167.
What are the key procedures for the use of runways during winter conditions at Belfast International Airport?
Priority of Operations: Runway anti-icing and snow clearance operations take priority over all other operations at the discretion of the Airport Authority. ATC will inform pilots of any expected delays.
Runway De-icing: Runway 17/35 and associated taxiways will not normally be de-iced.
Runway Condition Reports (RCRs): During winter conditions, RCRs will be issued when Runways 07/25 and 17/35 are contaminated. These reports will follow the ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) and will be disseminated via Snowtam and ATIS only.
