Section 1 General

Question 1

What is the ICAO code for Avon?

Answer 1

EGWA

Question 2

What is the aerodrome elevation?

Answer 2

90ft

Question 3

What are the dimensions of Runway 08/26?

Answer 3

3000m Long
45m Wide
7.5m Shoulders

Question 4

What are the dimensions of Runway 17/35?

Answer 4

2000m Long
45m Wide
7.5m Shoulders

Question 5

Above which size of aircraft is Runway 17/35 unsuitable for?

Answer 5

Runway 17/35 is unsuitable for aircraft above the size of B737/A320 types.

Question 6

What is the circuit height for all runways?

Answer 6

1000ft QFE
1090ft QNH

Question 7

What are the standard circuit patterns for all 4 runways?

Answer 7

Runway 08 - Left
Runway 26 - Right
Runway 17 - Left
Runway 34 - Right

Question 8

Parking position EX is where?

Answer 8

Executive Aviation Apron

Question 9

Parking position FC is where?

Answer 9

Global Flying Club

Question 10

Parking position MA is where?

Answer 10

Maintenance Area

Question 11

Parking positions 501, 502, 503 etc are where?

Answer 11

Freight Apron

Question 12

Parking positions 1, 2, 3 etc are where

Answer 12

Terminal

Question 13

What is the Helicopter Training Area (HTA) Circuit Height?

Answer 13

700ft QFE
790ft QNH

Question 14

Is the HTA affected by wake from Runway 08/26?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Is the HTA separated from Runway 17/35?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Who must be informed when the HTA is active?

Answer 16

Departing/Arriving aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area which are likely to be affected.

Question 17

When should helicopters in the HTA be advised of aircraft or vehicles?

Answer 17

When aircraft or vehicles are operating on taxiway Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Lima and Golf

Question 18

What is the separation provided between a wake turbulence departure and a helicopter if the projected flight paths may cross?

Answer 18

3 minutes

Question 19

If wake turbulence is present, where should helicopters taxiing from the FC to the Runway/HTA be taxied to?

Answer 19

To holding Point X and must be instructed to land and hold on the ground upon reaching the holding point.

Question 20

If wake turbulence is present, where should helicopters taxiing from the main apron to the Runway/HTA be taxied to?

Answer 20

To holding Point M1 and must be instructed to land and hold on the ground upon reaching the holding point.

Question 21

If a helicopter is holding and wake turbulence becomes an issue, what should the helicopter be instructed to do?

Answer 21

The helicopter must be instructed to land and hold on the ground.

Question 22

If a helicopter is transiting Avon’s Control Zone, does the wake it creates need to be considered?

Answer 22

Yes. A warning of possibly encountering wake turbulence shall be issued to relevant aircraft on final approach.

Question 23

If weather permits, can an aircraft on a missed approach conduct a visual circuit?

Answer 23

Yes, aircraft executing a missed approach may join the visual circuit. Avon Radar must be informed.

Question 24

Can aircraft carry out PFLs at Avon?

Answer 24

Yes. Local/Club aircraft may be given approval to conduct PFLs from 2000ft AAL. Avon Radar should be informed.

Question 25

Can aircraft carry out PFLs from above 2000ft AAL?

Answer 25

If the aircraft requests a PFL from above 2000ft AAL, it must be co-ordinated with and approved by Avon Radar.

Question 26

What must ATCOs remember when a Twin/Multi aircraft is conducting an asymmetric circuit?

Answer 26

Some aircraft may not be able to commence a missed approach when close to the airfield on final approach. Controllers should aim to give landing clearance to the asymmetric aircraft when it reports downwind.

Question 27

What is the minimum height restriction for aircraft conducting a low approach when the runway is occupied by aircraft/vehicles?

Answer 27

QFE - 400ft
QNH - 500ft