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AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)

ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN


AFGHANISTAN AIRSPACE
1. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) is the Airspace
Control Authority (ACA) for Afghanistan and the Kabul Flight Information Region
(FIR). However, aircraft require Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), of
the Government of Afghanistan (GOA) approval to land at or depart from aerodromes
designated Prior Permission Required (PPR) within the Kabul FIR. Such approval is
to be obtained by contacting the MoTCA via the procedures described in AIP GEN
1.2.
2. The Afghanistan AIP is formatted in accordance with Annex 15 to the
Convention on International Civil Aviation. The procedures contained in this AIP are
designed for the safety of all aircraft flying in the Kabul FIR, particularly Humanitarian
Aid (HA) flights carried out by the United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs), other International Organizations (IOs), military flights and authorized civilian
and State flights. Operators must review Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) regularly for
changes affecting the information in this document.
3. Operators organizing and/or conducting flights in the Kabul FIR must comply
with all regulations specified in Afghanistan AIP. Although particular attention should
be paid to the following AIP entries it is essential all operators have a thorough
working knowledge of the document:
Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft .......................................... GEN 1.2
MoTCA Approval ............................................................................ GEN 1.2.1.5
Risks to Flight and Compliance with These Procedure................... GEN 1.2.2.1
Intercept Procedures ...................................................................... GEN 1.2.2.2
Required Navigation Performance Criteria ..................................... GEN 1.5.2
Transponder Operations ................................................................. GEN 1.5.3
Equipment Failure Procedures ....................................................... GEN 1.5.5
NOTAM Information ........................................................................ GEN 3.1.3.5.1
Types of Air Traffic Control Service ................................................ GEN 3.3.3
Minimum Flight Altitudes ................................................................. GEN 3.3.5
Meteorological Information ............................................................. GEN 3.5
Emergencies and Search and Rescue (SAR) ................................. GEN 3.6
Flight Rules ..................................................................................... ENR 1.1
Altitude and Airspace Restrictions .................................................. ENR 1.2.2
Airspace Classification.................................................................... ENR 1.4
Holding, Approach and Departure Procedures ............................... ENR 1.5
Radio Failure procedures ............................................................... ENR 1.6.2
Altimeter Setting Procedures .......................................................... ENR 1.7
Regional Supplementary Procedures ............................................. ENR 1.8
PPR Procedures ............................................................................. ENR 1.9
Flight Planning ................................................................................ ENR 1.10
Intercept Procedures ...................................................................... ENR 1.12
Air Traffic Incidents ......................................................................... ENR 1.14
Route Descriptions Lower ............................................................... ENR 3.1
Route Descriptions Upper ............................................................... ENR 3.2
Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas ....................................... ENR 5.1
Other Activities of a Dangerous Nature and Other Potential Hazards . ENR 5.3
Airport Information .......................................................................... AD 2.1
AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)
SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The following table provides a summary of notable or significant changes.


Changes correcting spelling mistakes, syntax errors and formatting errors are not
listed.
2. This Summary of Changes is made with all due care but should not be used
exclusively or without reference to the AIP. Moreover, this Summary of Changes is
provided only to assist with the effective use and maintenance of the Afghanistan AIP
and is not an authoritative document in its own right.
3. To go directly to the amended page hold down the CTRL key and click on the
Paragraph/Page.

Paragraph / Page Description of Change


GEN 1.2.1.5 / GEN 1.2-1 Amend MoTCA contact email address.
GEN 1.2.2.2 / GEN1.2-2 Amend Common Air to Air Frequency.
GEN 3.3.1.4/ GEN 3.3-1 Deleted

ENR 1.1.1/ ENR 1.1-1 Delete Civil night restriction


ENR1.2.2.3/ ENR 1.2-2 Addition flight over congested area restrictions.
ENR 1.2.1.4/ ENR 1.2-1 Amend wording
ENR 1.3.1.3/ENR 1.3-1 Addition Restriction Civil IFR flights in Class G
ENR 1.4.4/ ENR 1.4-3 Addition of Wake Turbulence Categories
ENR 1.5.2.2.3 / ENR 1.5-1 Amend Common Air to Air Frequency.
ENR 1.5.2.3/ ENR 1.5-2 Addition of Visual Approach procedure
ENR 1.5.4/ ENR 1.5-2 Change sub heading name.
ENR 1.5.4.6/ ENR 1.5-3 Amend lighting requirement
ENR 1.11.4/ ENR 1.11-1 Addition OAKB requirements
ENR 2.1.1.1 /ENR 2.1-2 Amend Mazar and Herat TWR freq Add Mazar Control
ENR 2.1.1.1 / ENR 2.1-3 Amend Common Air to Air Frequency.
ENR 3.1.2 / ENR 3.1-1 Amend Common Air to Air Frequency.
ENR 3.2.3.1 / ENR 3.2-1 Amend Common Air to Air Frequency.
ENR 5.1.6/ ENR 5.1-6 Amend OA/D 405 contact frequency

OAKB/ AD 2.1 Various changes including TAXIWAY and RWY PCN


OAKN/AD 2.1-27 Various changes
OAKN 2.11/ AD 2.1-28 Change station code to OAKN
OAKN 2.18/ AD 2.1-36 Change ATIS Frequency
OAIX 2.20.2 / AD 2.1-50 Add VFR Class E requirements.
OATN 2.13/ AD 2.1-159 Addition Declared distances
Paragraph / Page Description of Change
OAHR/ AD 2.1-85 Various changes
OACC/ AD 2.1-76 Various changes
OACC 2.18/ AD 2.1-72 Amend TWR frequency
OAHR 2.18/ AD2.1-90 Amend TWR frequency
OAJL / AD2.1-109 Various changes
OAUZ 2.4/ AD 2.1-121 Amend Fuel availability
OAMS – MAZAR-E-SHARIF Addition of MAZAR Control
OAMS 2.22.1/ AD 2.1-132 Amend Contact distance/time
OAQN 2.12 / AD 2.1-149 Amend OAQN RWY Characteristics.
OAQN 2.13 / AD 2.1-150 Amend OAQN RWY Declared Distances.
OATN AFLD/ AD 2.1-184 Amend LDA
LIST OF NOTAMS INCORPORATED INTO THIS EDITION

A1479/08 OAKX GEN 1.2.1.5/ GEN 1.2-1


A1462/08 OAKX GEN 1.2.2.2, ENR 1.5.2.2.3, ENR 2.1.1.1, ENR 3.2.3.1
A1417/08 OAKN OAKN AD 2.11/ AD 2.1-28
A1590/08 OAKN OAKN AD 2.18/ AD 2.1-36
A0848/05 0ACC OACC AD2.18/ AD 2.1-83
A0590/08 OAJL OAJL AD 2.3 /AD 2.1-110
REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)

TWENTY NINTH EDITION

Combined Forces Air Component Commander

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

Effective 20 November 2008

Next edition 15 January 2009

CONSULT NOTAMs FOR LATEST INFORMATION

Changes and Amendments in red and side barred.


Deletions denoted by bolded D in side bar; e.g. D

Digitally signed by Robert

Robert Jackson
DN: cn=Robert Jackson,
o=CAOC, ou=AFFOR A3,

Jackson
email=R.Jackson.aus@AUAB.
AFCENT.AF.mil, c=AF
Date: 2008.11.17 16:38:04
+03'00'
AIP GEN 0.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

PART 1 – GENERAL (GEN)

GEN 0.1 PREFACE

0.1.1 Name of the publishing authority: The Combined Forces Air Component
Commander (CFACC), in coordination with the Ministry of Transport and Civil
Aviation (MoTCA), is the publishing authority for this AIP.
0.1.2 Applicable ICAO documents: The AIP is prepared in accordance with the
Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) of Annex 15 to the
Convention of International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Information
Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126). Charts contained in the AIP are produced in
accordance with Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and
the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697). Differences from ICAO
Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are detailed in subsection
GEN 1.7.
0.1.3 The AIP Structure
0.1.3.1 The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package,
details of which are given in Subsection GEN 3.1. The AIP consists of three parts;
General (GEN), Enroute (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). Each part is divided into parts,
sections, and subsections, as applicable.
Part 1 – General (GEN)
Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described below.
GEN 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist
of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and Table of Contents to
Part 1.
GEN 1 National Regulations and Requirements - Designated authorities; Entry;
Transit and Departure of Aircraft; Transit and Departure of Passengers and
Crew; Entry, Transit and Departure of Cargo; Aircraft Instruments,
Equipment and Flight Documents; Summary of National Regulations and
International Agreements/Conventions; and Differences from ICAO
Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures.
GEN 2 Tables and Codes - Measuring System, Aircraft Markings and Holidays;
Abbreviations used in AIP; Chart Symbols; Location Indicators; List of Radio
Navigation Aids; Conversion Tables; and Sunrise/Sunset Tables.
GEN 3 Services – Aeronautical Information Services; Aeronautical Charts; Air Traffic
Services; Communication Services; Meteorological Services; and Search
and Rescue.
GEN 4 Fees and Charges.

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Part 2 – Enroute (ENR)


Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described below.
ENR 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendment; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist
of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and the Table of
Contents to Part 2.
ENR 1 General Rules and Procedures – General Rules; Instrument Flight Rules;
ATS Airspace Classification; Holding; Approach and Departure Procedures;
ATC Surveillance Services and Procedures; Altimeter Setting Procedure;
Regional Supplementary Procedures; Air Traffic Flow Management; Flight
Planning; Addressing Of Flight Plan Message; Interception Of Civil Aircraft;
Unlawful Interference and Air Traffic Incidents.
ENR 2 Air Traffic Services (ATS) Airspace – Detailed Description of Flight
Information Regions (FIR) and Terminal Control Areas (TMA).
ENR 3 ATS Routes.
ENR 4 Radio Navigation Routes Aids/Systems – Radio Navigation Aids - Enroute;
Name-Code Designators for Significant Points; and Aeronautical Ground
Lights - Enroute.
ENR 5 Navigation Warnings – Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas.
ENR 6 Enroute Charts - Enroute Chart – ICAO and Index Charts.
Part 3 – Aerodromes (AD)
Part 3 consists of three sections containing information as briefly described below.
AD 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist
of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and the table of
Contents to Part 3.
AD 1 Introduction - Aerodrome Availability; Rescue and Fire Fighting Services;
and Index to Aerodromes.
AD 2 Detailed Information about Aerodromes.
0.1.3.2 Regular Amendment Interval: Amendments to the AIP will be issued as
required and when necessary. This AIP follows the AIRAC 56 day cycle.
Supplements and NOTAMS will precede amendments as required and can be found
at the MoTCA website (http://www.motca.gov.af). Operators must review NOTAMs
regularly for changes affecting the information in this document. The AIP is
distributed as a complete document via electronic format from the MoTCA website
only. There are no partial changes. Users are cautioned to ensure that printed or
saved electronic copies are checked each Aeronautical Information Regulation and
Control (AIRAC) cycle (see AERONAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS 3.1.4) to ensure their
regency against the MoTCA website.

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0.1.3.3 Service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions: In the


compilation of the AIP, care has been taken to ensure that the information contained
therein is accurate and complete. Any errors and omissions, which may nevertheless
be detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the publications mentioned
in this preface, should be referred in writing or emailed by two weeks prior to the
publication due date to:
AFGHANAIP@auab.centaf.af.mil
0.1.3.4 Calling DSN phone numbers listed in the AIP. To call a military airfield that
has a DSN number listed in the AD section call commercial +974-458-9555. You will
hear “You have reached Al Udeid Airbase, at the tone, please enter the 7 digit
extension of the party you wish to reach or 0.” You will hear a dial tone. At the dial
tone, enter the seven digit number as listed in the AIP.
0.1.3.7 Calling Synergy Red numbers listed in AIP. To call a military airfield that
has a Synergy Red number listed in the AD section call commercial +44 (0)207 218
9000. You will be connected with the British Ministry of Defence operator. Ask them
to connect you to the number listed in the AIP.

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GEN 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENTS

FULL EDITION AIP AIP AMENDMENT


Edition Effective date Date Inserted Serial Effective date Date Inserted
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GEN 0.3 RECORD OF AIP SUPPLEMENTS

Serial Section(s) Cancellation


Subject Period of validity
No. affected record

01/08 UL333 ENR 3.2 28Aug08 – 25Sep08 25Sep08

02/08 Procedure and airspace ENR 3.1.4 17Dec08 – 15Jan09


Changes
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AIP GEN 0.5−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENTS TO THE AIP

Section or Introduced by
page Amendment Text AIP AMDT
affected Serial No.

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AIP GEN 0.6−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 1

Page
GEN 0
GEN 0.1 Preface ................................................................................. GEN 0.1-1
GEN 0.2 Record of AIP Amendments ......................................... GEN 0.2-1
GEN 0.3 Record of AIP Supplements ......................................... GEN 0.3-1
GEN 0.4 List of Effective AIP Pages ........................................... GEN 0.4-1
GEN 0.5 List of Hand Amendments to the AIP ........................... GEN 0.5-1
GEN 0.6 Table of Contents ......................................................... GEN 0.6-1
GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
GEN 1.1 Designated Authorities ................................................. GEN 1.1-1
GEN 1.2 Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft ........................ GEN 1.2-1
GEN 1.2.1 General .............................................................. GEN 1.2-1
GEN 1.2.2 Risks to Flight and Compliance with AIP Procedures GEN 1.2-2
GEN 1.2.3 Quarantine Considerations ................................ GEN 1.2-2
GEN 1.3 Entry, Transit and Departure of Passenger and Crew .. GEN 1.3-1
GEN 1.4 Entry Transit and Departure of Cargo .......................... GEN 1.4-1
GEN 1.5 Aircraft Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.1 General .............................................................. GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.2 RNP-10 Requirements ...................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.3 Transponder Operations .................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.4 TCAS Requirements .......................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.5 Equipment Failure Procedures .......................... GEN 1.5-2
GEN 1.6 Summary of National Regulation and International
Agreements/Conventions ............................................. GEN 1.6-1
GEN 1.7 Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended
Practices and Procedures ............................................ GEN1.7-1
GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES
GEN 2.1 Measuring System, Aircraft Marking, Holidays ............. GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.1 Units of Measurement ....................................... GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.2 Time System...................................................... GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.3 Geodetic Reference Datum ............................... GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.4 Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks ........ GEN 2.1-2
GEN 2.1.5 Public Holidays .................................................. GEN 2.1-2
GEN 2.2 Abbreviations used in AIS Publications ........................ GEN 2.2-1
GEN 2.2.1 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Encode ...... GEN 2.2-1
GEN 2.2.2 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Decode ..... GEN 2.2-16
GEN 2.3 Chart Symbols .............................................................. GEN 2.3-1

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GEN 2.3.1 Charts other than Approach Charts ................... GEN 2.3-1
GEN 2.3.2 Approach Charts................................................ GEN 2.3-1
GEN 2.3.3 Aerodrome Charts ............................................. GEN 2.3-1
GEN 2.3.4 Aerodrome Installations and Lights ................... GEN 2.3-2
GEN 2.3.5 Miscellaneous .................................................... GEN 2.3-2
GEN 2.4 Location Indicators ....................................................... GEN 2.4-1
GEN 2.4.1 Code Allocation ................................................. GEN 2.4-1
GEN 2.4.2 List of Location Codes ....................................... GEN 2.4-2
GEN 2.5 List of Radio Navigation Aids ....................................... GEN 2.5-1
GEN 2.6 Conversion Tables ....................................................... GEN 2.6-1
GEN 2.7 Sunrise/Sunset Tables ................................................. GEN 2.7-1
GEN 3 SERVICES

GEN 3.1 Aeronautical Information Services ................................ GEN 3.1-1


GEN 3.1.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.1-1
GEN 3.1.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.1-1
GEN 3.1.3 Aeronautical Publications .................................. GEN 3.1-1
GEN 3.1.4 AIRAC System................................................... GEN 3.1-3
GEN 3.1.5 Pre-flight Information Service at Aerodrome ...... GEN 3.1-3
GEN 3.2 Aeronautical charts....................................................... GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.2 Maintenance of Charts ...................................... GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.3 Purchase Arrangements .................................... GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.4 Aeronautical Chart Series Available .................. GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.5 List of Aeronautical Charts Available ................. GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.6 Index to the World Aeronautical Chart
(WAC) – ICAO 1:1 000 000 ............................... GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.7 Topographical Charts ........................................ GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.2.8 Corrections to Charts not contained in the AIP .. GEN 3.2-1
GEN 3.3 Air Traffic Services ....................................................... GEN 3.3-1
GEN 3.3.1 Responsible Services ........................................ GEN 3.3-1
GEN 3.3.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.3-1
GEN 3.3.3 Types of Air Traffic Services .............................. GEN 3.3-1
GEN 3.3.4 Coordination between the Operator and ATS .... GEN 3.3-2
GEN 3.3.5 Minimum Flight Altitude ..................................... GEN 3.3-3
GEN 3.3.6 ATS Units Address List ...................................... GEN 3.3-3
GEN 3.4 Communication Services.............................................. GEN 3.4-1
GEN 3.4.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3 4-1
GEN 3.4.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.4-1
GEN 3.4.3 Types of Service ................................................ GEN 3.4-1
GEN 3.4.4 Requirements and Conditions ........................... GEN 3.4-1
GEN 3.5 Meteorological Services ............................................... GEN 3.5-1

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GEN 3.5.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.5-1


GEN 3.5.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.3 Meteorological Observations and Reports ......... GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.4 Types of Services .............................................. GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.5 Notification Required from Operators ................ GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.6 Aircraft Reports.................................................. GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.7 VOLMET Service ............................................... GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.8 SIGMET Service ................................................ GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.9 Other Automated Meteorological Services ........ GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.6 Search and Rescue ...................................................... GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.3 Types of Service ................................................ GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.4 SAR Agreements ............................................... GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.5 Search and Rescue Facilities ............................ GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.6 Signals/Procedures Employed by Rescue Aircraft GEN 3.6-2
GEN 3 6.7 ELT Reporting Procedures ................................ GEN 3.6-2
GEN 4 CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND AIR
NAVIGATION SERVICES

GEN 4.1 Aerodrome/Heliport Charges ........................................ GEN 4.1-1


GEN 4.2 Air Navigation Services Charges .................................. GEN 4.2-1

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AIP GEN 1.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

GEN 1.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITIES

1.1.1 Introduction

1.1.1.1 The addresses of the designated authorities concerned with facilitation of


international air navigation are as follows:
a. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC):
Combined Air Operations Centre
CENTAF A3 FWD
Civil Airspace Normalisation Cell
ATTN: Afghanistan AIP
APO AE 09309
United States
Email: AFGHANAIP@auab.centaf.af.mil
b. Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), Afghanistan:
Ministry of Transport
Mr. Hamidullah Qaderi
P.O. Box 165
Kabul, Afghanistan
Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 30
Technical Deputy Minister: Eng. Raz Mohammad Alami
Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 31
Mobile Phone: +93 (0) 700 288 662
+93 (0) 799 360 360
President Civil Aviation Operations: A.Q. Basharyar
Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 34
Mobile Phone: +93 (0) 700 292 130
Technical President of Civil Aviation: Mr. S.K. Zewari
Commercial Phone: +93 (0)799 302 233
AFTN Address: OAKBYAYX
c. Kabul ACC:
DSN Phone: 318-237-6840
Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 798 217 076 cell

AFTN Address: OAKXZQZX

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AIP GEN 1.1−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 1.2−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.2 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT

1.2.1 General

1.2.1.1 Introduction
1.2.1.2 The requirements for entry, transit and departure of aircraft engaged in
international flights and the procedures for clearance of these aircraft at designated
airports in Afghanistan are given for the information and guidance of operators
conducting international flights.
1.2.1.3 The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) is the agency
responsible for Afghanistan’s obligations under the provisions of Annex 9
(Facilitation) of the Chicago Convention. The MoTCA is responsible for coordinating
with other agencies for the development and implementation of policy and
coordination of ICAO matters.
1.2.1.4 At the invitation, and on behalf of the MoTCA, the Combined Forces Air
Component Commander (CFACC) is the Airspace Control Authority (ACA) for
Afghanistan and the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) effective from 0730 UTC
11 February 2002 until further notice. The procedures for flight operations detailed
here are mandatory for all aircraft operators authorized to fly in the Kabul FIR.
1.2.1.5 MoTCA has responsibility for all operational and safety matters relating to civil
aviation into, within and from Afghanistan territory. All aircraft require MoTCA
approval to land at or depart from an Afghan aerodrome. MoTCA approval can be
gained by submitting requests at least 24 hours in advance (in order of preference),
via the AFTN line OAKBYAYX or e-mail alami_mot@yahoo.com. Replies from
MoTCA will be sent via AFTN. Once in receipt of a MoTCA approval number,
operators need to obtain appropriate permission from airfields and file an
international flight plan with closest ATC agency. MoTCA hours of operation are:
April to October:
0730 – 1600 local Saturday to Wednesday;
0730 – 1330 local Thursday;
Closed Friday.
October to April:
0830 – 1530 local Saturday to Wednesday;
0730 – 1330 Thursday;
Closed Friday
Requests will only be processed during business hours.
1.2.1.6 Airfields that are Prior Permission Required (PPR) are identified at ENR 1.9
and/or via NOTAM. See ENR 1.9 for details.
1.2.1.7 For overflights, all aircraft require MoTCA approval. MoTCA approval will be
gained through the same means as arrivals and departures outlined in 1.2.1.5.

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AIP GEN 1.2−2
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1.2.1.8 All aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR must be familiar with ENR 1.8
Regional Supplementary Procedures.
1.2.2 Risks to Flight and Compliance with AIP procedures

1.2.2.1 All operators are advised there is an increased risk of hostile, non-military
actions against aircraft and should be aware of on-going military operations in
Afghanistan. Compliance with AIP procedures is mandatory. Safety of aircraft
operating in the Kabul FIR requires strict adherence to AIP procedures. Operators
should review NOTAMs regularly, using their appropriate systems and methods, for
any changes that may affect the information contained in this document and make
their own risk assessment based on all available information. Due to potential delays
in transferring military NOTAM information into international NOTAM database, all
operators are advised to also review NOTAMs on the Defence Internet NOTAM site
(DINS) available at: https://www.notams.jcs.mil or http://www.baseops.de
1.2.2.2 All aircraft operators shall comply strictly with the provisions of the permission
granted for their aircraft and shall adhere to the international designated air routes.
Failure to comply with the procedures in this AIP may result in interception by armed
coalition fighter aircraft, fines or future airspace denial. Aircraft operators must be
familiar with, and follow, international intercept procedures contained in Annex 2,
Rules of the Air, to the Chicago Convention, para 3.8 and Appendix 2, Sections 2 and
3. Pilots are to continuously monitor the VHF emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and
operate their transponder at all times during flight. ACA reserves the right to deny
aircraft with inoperable transponders access to Kabul FIR. Aircraft operating within
the Kabul FIR may also be instructed to deviate from their filed route due to
temporary flight restrictions imposed by ACA. In addition, Afghan Advisory (air to air):
125.2 MHz shall be monitored when not in positive contact with a controlling agency.
This frequency may be used by control agencies to broadcast or relay "safety of
flight" information at any time.
1.2.2.3 All Afghanistan airports with the exception of Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-E
Sharif and U.S. Military airports have limited or no ATC, Meteorology, Fire and
Rescue or ground support services. In addition all pavements at these airports
are in poor condition. Crews that operate to, at or from these airfields do so
entirely at their own risk.
1.2.3 Quarantine Considerations.

1.2.3.1 As a preventive measure against foot and mouth disease, the floor and
wheels of aircraft leaving Afghanistan should be cleaned prior to departure.

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AIP GEN 1.3−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW

1.3.1 Incoming passengers are required to complete a customs declaration. All


baggage or articles belonging to the disembarking passengers are subject to customs
inspection. Visas are required for some travellers for entry.
1.3.2 No departure formalities are required upon departure for embarking
passengers. Visas are required for some travellers to exit.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 1.4−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.4 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO

1.4.1 Customs entry and clearance of cargo and unaccompanied baggage destined
for points within Afghanistan must be completed at the first international airport of
entry.

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AIP GEN 1.5−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.5 AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FLIGHT DOCUMENTS

1.5.1 General

1.5.1.1 Commercial air transport aircraft operating in Afghanistan must adhere to the
provisions of ICAO Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft, Part 1 – International Commercial
Air Transport – Aeroplanes, Chapter 6 (Aeroplanes Instruments, Equipment and
Flight Documents) and Chapter 7 (Aeroplane Communication and Navigation
Equipment).
1.5.2 RNP-10 Requirements

1.5.2.1 All civil and State overflight aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR must be
approved by the State of the operator or the State of Registry for Required Navigation
Performance 10 (RNP-10). All aircraft operating RNP-10 in Afghanistan airspace
shall have at least dual carriage of navigation systems of integrity such that the
navigation system does not provide misleading information. Additionally, all aircraft
shall meet a lateral track keeping accuracy equal to or better than + 10 NM for 95%
of the flight time in RNP-10 airspace and aircraft shall meet longitudinal track
positioning accuracy of + 10 NM for 95% of the flight time in RNP-10 airspace.
Aircraft that are unable to meet the minimum navigational requirements for RNP-10
will not be permitted to operate IFR within the Kabul FIR.
1.5.2.2 Due to the present nature of Afghanistan airspace, before entering RNP-10
airspace, the aircraft’s position should be checked as accurately as possible by using
external Navigation Aids (NAVAIDS). This may require distance measuring
equipment (DME) and/or DME/VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) checks to
determine navigation system errors through displayed and actual positions. If the
system is updated, the proper procedures should be followed with the aid of a
prepared checklist.
1.5.3 Transponder Operation

1.5.3.1 All aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR shall be equipped with serviceable
pressure altitude reporting transponders. Operators shall ensure Mode C is turned on
at all times and advise air traffic control of any malfunctions.
1.5.3.2 All aircraft will ensure their transponder is set to the assigned code provided
by air traffic control for civil operators, the Air Tasking Order for military operators,
when applicable, or AMCC for ISAF operators. VFR aircraft shall set code 1200
unless assigned a discrete code by air traffic control.
1.5.3.3 All aircraft overflying the Kabul FIR shall squawk the previous ACC assigned
mode 3A code or 1200.
1.5.4 TCAS Requirement

1.5.4.1 All civilian aircraft operating at or above FL 240 must have TCAS.

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AIP GEN 1.5−2
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1.5.5 Equipment Failure Procedures

1.5.5.1 Crews shall advise ATC when any deterioration or failures of the navigation
equipment below the navigation performance requirements are encountered or if any
deviations are required for contingency procedures. At a minimum, the following
information shall be transmitted:
a. Call sign.
b. Flight level.
c. Direction of flight.
d. Position.
1.5.5.2 Aircrews shall advise ATC of any deterioration or failure of navigation
equipment below RNP-10 navigation performance requirements by stating “Unable
RNAV due to equipment.” ATC will then attempt to provide alternative separation
standards and/or routings.

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AIP GEN 1.6−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.6 SUMMARY OF NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL

AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS

1.6.1 Not available at this time.

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AIP GEN 1.7−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS RECOMMENDED

PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

NOTE: Due to the nature of operations within the Kabul FIR, some deviations from
ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures may not be detailed in
this AIP.

ANNEX 1 PERSONNEL LICENSING, 10th edition: Nil


th
ANNEX 2 RULES OF THE AIR, 10 edition: Nil
th
ANNEX 3 METEOROLOGY, 16 edition: The Afghanistan AIP is at
variance with Chapter 8, Section 8.3., airport climatological
summaries for Afghanistan are not available
ANNEX 4 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS, 10th edition: The Afghanistan AIP is
at variance with Chapter 4 Section 4.2. Aerodrome Obstacle
Chart – ICAO Type B is not available for airports in Afghanistan.
ANNEX 5 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT TO BE USED IN AIR AND Nil
GROUND OPERATIONS, 4th edition:
ANNEX 6 OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT Nil
th
Part I 8 edition:
Part II 6th edition
Part III 5th edition
ANNEX 7 AIRCRAFT NATIONALITY AND REGISTRATION MARKS, 5th Nil
edition:
ANNEX 8 AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT, 9 th edition: Nil
th
ANNEX 9 FACILITATION, 12 edition: Nil
ANNEX 10 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS Nil
Volume I 6th edition
Volume II 6th edition
Volume III Part I 2nd edition
Part II 2nd edition
Volume IV 4th edition
Volume V 2nd edition
ANNEX 11 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, 13th edition: Air traffic services within
Afghanistan are being primarily provided by coalition air traffic
controllers. Whilst services are in accordance with ICAO
classifications of airspace, certain phraseology or procedures
may vary at different locations. Class E airspace is non-standard
in that VFR aircraft require a clearance and two way
communications.
ANNEX 12 SEARCH AND RESCUE, 8th edition: Nil
ANNEX 13 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 9th edition: Nil

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ANNEX 14 AERODROMES: Some of the facilities and procedures described


in AD 2 may not comply with Annex 14.
Volume I 4th edition
Volume II 2nd edition
ANNEX 15 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, 12th edition: The
Afghanistan AIP is at variance with Chapter 4, paragraph 4.1.3.
Precision Approach Terrain Charts are not produced yet.
Additionally, Afghanistan AIP is at a variance with Chapter 6 in
that a mature Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control
system has not been implemented in Afghanistan.
ANNEX 16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Nil
Volume I 4th edition
Volume II 2nd edition
ANNEX 17 SECURITY – SAFEGUARDING INTERNATIONAL CIVIL Nil
AVIATION AGAINST ACTS OF UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE,
8th edition:
ANNEX 18 THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR, Nil
3rd edition:
Other RNP-10 airway dimensions deviate from ICAO Doc 9613-AN/937
ICAO Manual On Required Navigation Performance (RNP) second
DOCS edition — 1999, in that the airways are only 10 miles wide either
side of centreline

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AIP GEN 2.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES

GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT MARKINGS & HOLIDAYS

2.1.1 Units of Measurement

2.1.1.1 Aeronautical stations within the Kabul FIR shall use the following table of units
of measurement:

Measurement Units Used


Distance used in navigation, position Nautical Miles and Tenths (e.g., 2.1 NM)
reporting, etc. generally in excess of 2
nautical miles
Relatively short distances such as those Meters (e.g. 2 540 m)
relating to aerodromes (e.g. runway
lengths)
Altitudes, Elevations and Heights Feet (e.g. 6 500 ft)
Horizontal speed including wind speed Knots (e.g. 250 kt)
Vertical speed Feet per minute (FPM)
Wind direction for landing and take off Degrees Magnetic
Wind direction except for landing and Degrees True
take off
Visibility including runway visual range Kilometres or Meters
Altimeter setting (barometric pressure) Hectopascals
Temperature Degrees Celsius
Weight Metric Tonnes or Kilograms
Time Hours and minutes beginning at midnight
UTC in 24 hour format

2.1.2 Time System

2.1.2.1 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used by air navigation services and in
publications issued by the Aeronautical Information Service. Reporting of time is
expressed in 24-hour format to the nearest minute, e.g. 13:40:35: is reported as
1341.
2.1.3 Geodetic Reference Datum

2.1.3.1 All published geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude are
expressed in World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). WGS84 is applicable within the
area of responsibility of the Aeronautical Information Service (i.e., the entire territory
of Afghanistan).

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AIP GEN 2.1−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.1.4 Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks

2.1.4.1 The nationality mark for aircraft registered in Afghanistan is the letters ‘YA’.
The nationality mark is followed by a hyphen and a registration mark consisting of
three letters (e.g., YA-ABC).
2.1.4.2 All aircraft markings must be displayed IAW ANNEX 7 To The Convention On
International Civil Aviation Fourth Edition — July 1981 International Standards
Aircraft Nationality And Registration Marks.
2.1.5 Public Holidays

2.1.5.1 The following is a list of the national public holidays for 2008 with dates
corresponding to the Gregorian calendar.

Name Gregorian Date


Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein) 19 January
Mount Arafat Day February
Liberation Day 15 February
Roze-Maulud (Birth of the Prophet) 20 March
Navruz (Persian New Year) 21 March
Liberation Day 18 April
Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation 28 April
Labour Day 1 May
National Day 18 August
Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) 1 October
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) 2 October
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) 8 December
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) 9 December

2.1.5.2 While every effort has been made to present an accurate list of 2008 holidays
for Afghanistan, no responsibility is accepted for any error or omission in the data
presented above. Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various
phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar
month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at
night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may
continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days,
depending on the region. Before using any of these dates for planning purposes they
should be verified with MoTCA.

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AIP GEN 2.2-1
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GEN 2.2 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN AIS PUBLICATIONS

2.2.1 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Encode

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as


spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony, is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using
the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Signal is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime
mobile service.
# Signal for use in the teletypewriter service only.
± Variations from ICAO Doc

A ADIZ† (to be pronounced “AY-DIZ”) Air


defence identification zone
A Amber ADJ Adjacent
A (A0-A5)± Amplitude modulation (AM) ADO Aerodrome office (specify service)
AAA (or AAB, AAC . . . etc., in sequence) ADR Advisory route
Amended meteorological message ADS* The address (when this abbreviation
(message type designator) is used to request a repetition, the
A/A Air-to-air question mark (IMI) precedes the
AAD Assigned altitude deviation abbreviation, e.g. IMI ADS) (to be
used in AFS as a procedure signal)
AAIM Aircraft autonomous integrity
monitoring ADS-B‡ Automatic dependent surveillance —
broadcast
AAL Above aerodrome level
ADS-C‡ Automatic dependent surveillance —
ABI Advance boundary information
contract
ABM Abeam
ADSU Automatic dependent surveillance unit
ABN Aerodrome beacon
ADVS Advisory service
ABT About
ADZ Advise
ABV Above
AES Aircraft earth station
AC Altocumulus
AFIL Flight plan filed in the air
ACARS† (to be pronounced “AY-CARS”)
AFIS Aerodrome flight information service
Aircraft communication addressing
and reporting system AFM Yes or affirm or affirmative or that is
correct
ACAS† Airborne collision avoidance system
AFS Aeronautical fixed service
ACC‡ Area control centre or area control
AFT . . . After . . . (time or place)
ACCID Notification of an aircraft accident
AFTN‡ Aeronautical fixed telecommunication
ACFT Aircraft
network
ACK Acknowledge
A/G Air-to-ground
ACL Altimeter check location
AGA Aerodromes, air routes and ground
ACN Aircraft classification number aids
ACP Acceptance (message type AGL Above ground level
designator)
AGN Again
ACPT Accept or accepted
AIC Aeronautical information circular
ACT Active or activated or activity
AIDC Air traffic services interfacility data
AD Aerodrome communications
ADA Advisory area AIP Aeronautical information publication
ADC Aerodrome chart AIRAC Aeronautical information regulation
ADDN Addition or additional and control
ADF‡ Automatic direction-finding equipment AIREP† Air-report

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AIP GEN 2.2-2
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AIRMET† Information concerning Enroute ARS Special air-report (message type


weather phenomena which may affect designator)
the safety of low-level aircraft ARST Arresting (specify (part of) aircraft
operations arresting equipment)
AIS Aeronautical information services AS Altostratus
ALA Alighting area ASC Ascend to or ascending to
ALERFA† Alert phase ASDA Accelerate-stop distance available
ALR Alerting (message type designator) ASE Altimetry system error
ALRS Alerting service ASHTAM Special series NOTAM notifying, by
ALS Approach lighting system means of a specific format, change in
ALT Altitude activity of a volcano, a volcanic
eruption and/or volcanic ash cloud
ALTN Alternate or alternating (light
that is of significance to aircraft
alternates in colour)
operations
ALTN Alternate (aerodrome)
ASPEEDG Airspeed gain
AMA Area minimum altitude
ASPEEDL Airspeed loss
AMD Amend or amended (used to indicate
ASPH Asphalt
amended meteorological message;
message type designator) AT . . . At (followed by time at which
weather change is forecast to occur)
AMDT Amendment (AIP Amendment)
ATA‡ Actual time of arrival
AMS Aeronautical mobile service
ATC‡ Air traffic control (in general)
AMSL Above mean sea level
ATCSMAC . . . Air traffic control surveillance
AMSS Aeronautical mobile satellite service
minimum altitude chart (followed by
ANC . . . Aeronautical chart — 1:500 000 name/title)
(followed by name/title)
ATD‡ Actual time of departure
ANCS . . . Aeronautical navigation chart —
ATFM Air traffic flow management
small scale (followed by name/title
and scale) ATIS† Automatic terminal information
service
ANP± Air navigation plan
ATM Air traffic management
ANS Answer
ATN Aeronautical telecommunication
AOC . . . Aerodrome obstacle chart
network
(followed by type and name/title)
ATP . . . At . . . (time or place)
AP Airport
ATS Air traffic services
APAPI† (to be pronounced “AY-PAPI”)
Abbreviated precision approach path ATTN Attention
indicator AT-VASIS† (to be pronounced “AY-TEE-VASIS”)
APCH Approach Abbreviated T visual approach slope
indicator system
APDC . . . Aircraft parking/docking chart
(followed by name/title) ATZ Aerodrome traffic zone
APN Apron AUG August
APP Approach control office or approach AUTH Authorized or authorization
control or approach control service AUW All up weight
APR April AUX Auxiliary
APRX Approximate or approximately AVBL Available or availability
APSG After passing AVG Average
APU± Auxiliary power unit AVGAS† Aviation gasoline
APV Approve or approved or approval AWTA Advise at what time able
ARC Area chart AWY Airway
ARNG Arrange AZM Azimuth
ARO Air traffic services reporting office
B
ARP Aerodrome reference point
ARP Air-report (message type designator) B Blue
ARQ Automatic error correction BA Braking action
ARR Arrival (message type designator) BARO-VNAV† (to be pronounced “BAA-RO-VEE-
ARR Arrive or arrival NAV”) Barometric vertical navigation

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AIP GEN 2.2-3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

BASE† Cloud base numbers of messages received on


BCFG Fog patches the channel (to be used in AFS as a
procedure signal) CHG Modification
BCN Beacon (aeronautical ground light)
(message type designator)
BCST Broadcast
CHG± Change or changed
BDRY Boundary
CI Cirrus
BECMG Becoming
CIDIN† Common ICAO data interchange
BFR Before network
BKN Broken CIT Near or over large towns
BL . . . Blowing (followed by DU = dust, CIV Civil
SA = sand or SN = snow)
CK Check
BLDG Building
CL Centre line
BLO Below clouds
CLA Clear type of ice formation
BLW . . . Below . . .
CLBR Calibration
BOC± Base Operations Centre
CLD Cloud
BOMB Bombing
CLG Calling
BR Mist
CLIMB-OUT Climb-out area
BRF Short (used to indicate the type of
CLR Clear(s) or cleared to . . . or clearance
approach desired or required)
CLRD Runway(s) cleared (used in
BRG Bearing
METAR/SPECI)
BRKG Braking
CLSD Close or closed or closing
BS Commercial broadcasting station
CM Centimetre
BTL Between layers
CMB Climb to or climbing to
BTN Between
CMPL Completion or completed or complete
C CNL Cancel or cancelled
CNL Flight plan cancellation (message
..C Centre (preceded by runway type designator)
designation number to identify a
CNS Communications, navigation and
parallel runway)
surveillance
C Degrees Celsius (Centigrade)
COM Communications
CA Course to an altitude CONC Concrete
CAT Category COND Condition
CAT Clear air turbulence CONS Continuous
CAVOK† (to be pronounced “KAV-OH-KAY”)
CONST Construction or constructed
Visibility, cloud and present weather
better than prescribed values or CONT Continue(s) or continued
conditions COOR Coordinate or coordination
CB‡ (to be pronounced “CEE BEE”) COORD Coordinates
Cumulonimbus COP Change-over point
CC Cirrocumulus COR Correct or correction or corrected
CCA (or CCB, CCC . . . etc., in sequence) (used to indicate corrected
Corrected meteorological message meteorological message; message
(message type designator) type designator)
CD Candela COT At the coast
CDN Coordination (message type COV Cover or covered or covering
designator) CPDLC‡ Controller-pilot data link
CF Change frequency to . . . communications
CF Course to a fix CPL Current flight plan (message type
CFM* Confirm or I confirm (to be used in designator)
AFS as a procedure signal) CRC Cyclic redundancy check
CGL Circling guidance light(s) CRM Collision risk model
CH Channel CRZ Cruise
CH# This is a channel-continuity-check of CS Call sign
transmission to permit comparison of CS Cirrostratus
your record of channel-sequence

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AIP GEN 2.2-4
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

CTA Control area DIV Divert or diverting


CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency DLA Delay or delayed
CTAM Climb to and maintain DLA Delay (message type designator)
CTC Contact DLIC Data link initiation capability
CTL Control DLY Daily
CTN Caution DME‡ Distance measuring equipment
CTR Control zone DNG Danger or dangerous
CU Cumulus DOC± Document (ICAO)
CUF Cumuliform DOM Domestic
CUST Customs DP Dew point temperature
CVR Cockpit voice recorder DPT Depth
CW Continuous wave DR Dead reckoning
CWY Clearway DR . . . Low drifting (followed by DU =
dust, SA = sand or SN = snow)
D DRG During
D Downward (tendency in RVR during DS Duststorm
previous DSB Double sideband
10 minutes) DST± Day light saving time (Summer time)
D . . . Danger area (followed by DTAM Descend to and maintain
identification) DTG Date-time group
DA Decision altitude DTHR Displaced runway threshold
D-ATIS† (to be pronounced “DEE-ATIS”) Data DTRT Deteriorate or deteriorating
link automatic terminal information
DTW Dual tandem wheels
service
DU Dust
DB± Decibel (noise level)
DUC Dense upper cloud
DCA± Director of Civil Aviation or
Department of Civil Aviation DUPE# This is a duplicate message (to be
used in AFS as a procedure signal)
DCD Double channel duplex
DUR Duration
DCKG Docking
D-VOLMET Data link VOLMET
DCP Datum crossing point
DVOR Doppler VOR
DCPC Direct controller-pilot communications
DW Dual wheels
DCS Double channel simplex
DX± Duplex operation
DCT Direct (in relation to flight plan
clearances and type of approach) DZ Drizzle
DE* From (used to precede the call sign of
E
the calling station) (to be used in AFS
as a procedure signal) E East or eastern longitude
DEC December EAT Expected approach time
DEG Degrees EB Eastbound
DEP Depart or departure EDA Elevation differential area
DEP Departure (message type designator) EEE# Error (to be used in AFS as a
DER Departure end of the runway procedure signal)
DES Descend to or descending to EET Estimated elapsed time
DEST Destination EFC Expect further clearance
DETRESFA† Distress phase EFIS† (to be pronounced “EE-FIS”)
DEV Deviation or deviating Electronic flight instrument system
DF Direction finding EGNOS† (to be pronounced “EGG-NOS”)
European geostationary navigation
DFDR Digital flight data recorder
overlay service
DFTI Distance from touchdown indicator
EHF Extremely high frequency [30 000 to
DH Decision height 300 000 MHz]
DIF Diffuse ELBA† Emergency location beacon —
DIST Distance aircraft

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AIP GEN 2.2-5
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ELEV Elevation FIC Flight information centre


ELR Extra long range FIR‡ Flight information region
ELT Emergency locator transmitter FIS Flight information service
EM Emission FISA Automated flight information service
EMBD Embedded in a layer (to indicate FL Flight level
cumulonimbus embedded in layers FLD Field
of other clouds)
FLG Flashing
EMERG Emergency
FLR Flares
END Stop-end (related to RVR)
FLT Flight
ENE East-north-east
FLTCK Flight check
ENG Engine
FLUC Fluctuating or fluctuation or fluctuated
ENR En route
FLW Follow(s) or following
ENRC . . . Enroute chart (followed by
FLY Fly or flying
name/title)
FM Course from a fix to manual
EOBT Estimated off-block time
termination (used in navigation
EQPT Equipment database coding)
ER* Here . . . or herewith FM From
ESE East-south-east FM . . . From (followed by time weather
EST Estimate or estimated or estimation change is forecast to begin)
(message type designator) FMC Flight management computer
ETA*‡ Estimated time of arrival or estimating FMS‡ Flight management system
arrival
FMU Flow management unit
ETD‡ Estimated time of departure or
FNA Final approach
estimating departure
FOB± Forward Operating Base
ETO Estimated time over significant point
FPAP Flight path alignment point
EV Every
FPL Filed flight plan (message type
EXC Except
designator)
EXER Exercises or exercising or to exercise
FPM Feet per minute
EXP Expect or expected or expecting
FPR Flight plan route
EXTD Extend or extending
FR Fuel remaining
F FREQ Frequency
FRI Friday
F Fixed
FRNG Firing
FA Course from a fix to an altitude
FRONT† Front (relating to weather)
FAC Facilities
FROST† Frost (used in aerodrome warnings)
FAF Final approach fix
FRQ Frequent
FAL Facilitation of international air
FSB± Fire Support Base
transport
FSL Full stop landing
FAP Final approach point
FSS Flight service station
FAS Final approach segment
FST First
FATO Final approach and take-off area
FT Feet (dimensional unit)
FAX Facsimile transmission
FTE Flight technical error
FBL Light (used to indicate the intensity of
weather phenomena, interference or FTP Fictitious threshold point
static reports, e.g. FBL RA = light FTT Flight technical tolerance
rain) FU Smoke
FC Funnel cloud (tornado or water spout) FZ Freezing
FCST Forecast FZDZ Freezing drizzle
FCT Friction coefficient FZFG Freezing fog
FDPS Flight data processing system FZRA Freezing rain
FEB February
FEW Few G
FG Fog G Green

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AIP GEN 2.2-6
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

G . . . Variations from the mean wind HEL Helicopter


speed (gusts) (followed by figures in HF‡ High frequency [3 000 to 30 000 kHz]
METAR/SPECI and TAF)
HF Holding/racetrack to a fix
GA Go ahead, resume sending (to be
HGT Height or height above
used in AFS as a procedure signal)
HJ Sunrise to sunset
G/A Ground-to-air
HLDG Holding
G/A/G Ground-to-air and air-to-ground
HM Holding/racetrack to a manual
GAGAN† GPS and geostationary earth orbit
termination
augmented navigation
HN Sunset to sunrise
GAMET Area forecast for low-level flights
HO Service available to meet operational
GARP GBAS azimuth reference point
requirements
GBAS† (to be pronounced “GEE-BAS”)
HOL Holiday
Ground-based augmentation system
HOSP Hospital aircraft
GCA‡ Ground controlled approach system
or ground controlled approach HPA Hectopascal
GEN General HR Hours
GEO Geographic or true HS Service available during hours of
scheduled operations
GES Ground earth station
HURCN Hurricane
GLD Glider
HVDF High and very high frequency
GLONASS† (to be pronounced “GLO-NAS”)
direction finding stations (at the same
Global orbiting navigation satellite
location)
system
HVY Heavy
GMC . . . Ground movement chart (followed
by name/title) HVY Heavy (used to indicate the intensity
of weather phenomena, e.g. HVY RA
GND Ground
= heavy
GNDCK Ground check
rain)
GNSS‡ Global navigation satellite system
HX No specific working hours
GP Glide path
HYR Higher
GPA Glide path angle
HZ Haze
GPIP Glide path intercept point
HZ Hertz (cycle per second)
GPS‡ Global positioning system
GPWS‡ Ground proximity warning system I
GR Hail
IAC . . . Instrument approach chart
GRAS† (to be pronounced “GRASS”) Ground- (followed by name/title)
based regional augmentation system
IAF Initial approach fix
GRASS Grass landing area
IAO In and out of clouds
GRIB Processed meteorological data in the
IAP Instrument approach procedure
form of grid point values expressed in
binary form (meteorological code) IAR Intersection of air routes
GRVL Gravel IAS Indicated airspeed
GS Ground speed IBN Identification beacon
GS Small hail and/or snow pellets IC Ice crystals (very small ice crystals in
suspension, also known as diamond
GUND Geoid undulation
dust)
H ICE Icing
ID Identifier or identify
H High pressure area or the centre of
IDENT† Identification
high pressure
IF Intermediate approach fix
H24 Continuous day and night service
IFF Identification friend/foe
HA Holding/racetrack to an altitude
IFR‡ Instrument flight rules
HAPI Helicopter approach path indicator
IGA International general aviation
HBN Hazard beacon
ILS‡ Instrument landing system
HDF High frequency direction-finding
station IM Inner marker
HDG Heading IMC‡ Instrument meteorological conditions

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AIP GEN 2.2-7
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

IMG Immigration L Low pressure area or the centre of


IMI* Interrogation sign (question mark) (to low pressure
be used in AFS as a procedure LAM Logical acknowledgement (message
signal) type designator)
IMPR Improve or improving LAN Inland
IMT Immediate or immediately LAT Latitude
INA Initial approach LCA Local or locally or location or located
INBD Inbound LDA Landing distance available
INC In cloud LDAH Landing distance available, helicopter
INCERFA† Uncertainty phase LDG Landing
INFO† Information LDI Landing direction indicator
INOP Inoperative LEN Length
INP If not possible LF Low frequency [30 to 300 kHz]
INPR In progress LGT Light or lighting
INS Inertial navigation system LGTD Lighted
INSTL Install or installed or installation LIH Light intensity high
INSTR Instrument LIL Light intensity low
INT Intersection LIM Light intensity medium
INTL International LINE Line (used in SIGMET)
INTRG Interrogator LM Locator, middle
INTRP Interrupt or interruption or interrupted LMT Local mean time
INTSF Intensify or intensifying LNAV† (to be pronounced “EL-NAV”) Lateral
INTST Intensity navigation
IR Ice on runway LNG Long (used to indicate the type of
approach desired or required)
IRS Inertial reference system
LO Locator, outer
ISA International standard atmosphere
LOC Localizer
ISB Independent sideband
LONG Longitude
ISOL Isolated
LORAN† LORAN (long range air navigation
I/V± Instrument/visual
system)
IWI± Illuminated wind indicator
LPV Localizer performance with vertical
guidance
J
LR The last message received by me
JAN January was . . . (to be used in AFS as a
JTST Jet stream procedure signal)
JUL July LRG Long range
JUN June LS The last message sent by me was . . .
or Last message was . . . (to be used
K in AFS as a procedure signal)
LTD Limited
KG Kilograms LTP Landing threshold point
KHZ Kilohertz LTT Landline teletypewriter
KIAS Knots indicated airspeed LV Light and variable (relating to wind)
KM Kilometres LVE Leave or leaving
KMH Kilometres per hour LVL Level
KPA Kilopascal LVP Low visibility procedures
KT Knots LYR Layer or layered
KW Kilowatts
M
L
..M Metres (preceded by figures)
..L Left (preceded by runway designation M . . . Mach number (followed by
number to identify a parallel runway) figures)
L Locator (see LM, LO)

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AIP GEN 2.2-8
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

M . . . Minimum value of runway visual MOC Minimum obstacle clearance


range (followed by figures in (required)
METAR/SPECI) MOCA Minimum obstacle clearance altitude
MAA Maximum authorized altitude MOD Moderate (used to indicate the
MAG Magnetic intensity of weather phenomena,
MAHF Missed approach holding fix interference or static reports, e.g.
MODRA = moderate rain)
MAINT Maintenance
MON Above mountains
MAP Aeronautical maps and charts
MON Monday
MAPT Missed approach point
MOPS† Minimum operational performance
MAR At sea
standards
MAR March
MoTCA Ministry of Transport and Civil
MAS Manual Al simplex Aviation
MATF Missed approach turning fix MOTNE Meteorological Operational
MAX Maximum Telecommunications Network Europe
MAY May MOV Move or moving or movement
MBST Microburst MPS Metres per second
MCA Minimum crossing altitude MRA Minimum reception altitude
MCW Modulated continuous wave MRG Medium range
MDA Minimum descent altitude MRP ATS/MET reporting point
MDF Medium frequency direction-finding MS Minus
station MSA Minimum sector altitude
MDH Minimum descent height MSAS† (to be pronounced “EM-SAS”)
MEA Minimum Enroute altitude Multifunctional transport satellite
MEHT Minimum eye height over threshold (MTSAT) satellite-based
(for visual approach slope indicator augmentation system
systems) MSAW Minimum safe altitude warning
MET† Meteorological or meteorology MSG Message
METAR† Aerodrome routine meteorological MSL Mean sea level
report (in meteorological code) MSR# Message . . . (transmission
MET REPORT Local routine meteorological report (in identification) has been misrouted (to
abbreviated plain language) be used in AFS as a procedure
MF Medium frequency [300 to 3 000 kHz] signal)
MHDF Medium and high frequency direction- MSSR Monopulse secondary surveillance
finding stations (at the same location) radar
MHVDF Medium, high and very high MT Mountain
frequency direction-finding stations (at MTU Metric units
the same location) MTW Mountain waves
MHZ Megahertz MVDF Medium and very high frequency
MID Mid-point (related to RVR) direction finding stations (at the same
MIFG Shallow fog location)
MIL Military MWO Meteorological watch office
MIN* Minutes MX Mixed type of ice formation (white and
clear)
MIS Missing . . . (transmission
identification) (to be used in AFS as a N
procedure signal)
MKR Marker radio beacon N No distinct tendency (in RVR during
MLS‡ Microwave landing system previous 10 minutes)
MM Middle marker N North or northern latitude
MNM Minimum N/A± Not applicable
MNPS Minimum navigation performance NADP Noise abatement departure procedure
specifications NASC† National AIS system centre
MNT Monitor or monitoring or monitored NAT North Atlantic
MNTN Maintain NAV Navigation
MOA Military operating area NB Northbound

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AIP GEN 2.2-9
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

NBFR Not before OCC Occulting (light)


NC No change OCH Obstacle clearance height
NCD No cloud detected (used in automated OCNL Occasional or occasionally
METAR/SPECI) OCS Obstacle clearance surface
NDB‡ Non-directional radio beacon OCT October
NDV No directional variations available OFZ Obstacle free zone
(used in automated METAR/SPECI)
OGN Originate (to be used in AFS as a
NE North-east procedure signal)
NEB North-eastbound OHD Overhead
NEG No or negative or permission not OIS Obstacle identification surface
granted or that is not correct
OK* We agree or It is correct (to be used
NGT Night in AFS as a procedure signal)
NIL*† None or I have nothing to send to you OLDI† On-line data interchange
NM Nautical miles OM Outer marker
NML Normal OPA Opaque, white type of ice formation
NNE North-north-east OPC Control indicated is operational
NNW North-north-west control
NO No (negative) (to be used in AFS as a OPMET† Operational meteorological
procedure signal) (information)
NOF International NOTAM office OPN Open or opening or opened
NOSIG† No significant change (used in trend- OPR Operator or operate or operative or
type landing forecasts) operating or operational
NOTAM† A notice distributed by means of OPS† Operations
telecommunication containing O/R On request
information concerning the
ORD Order
establishment, condition or change in
any aeronautical facility, service, OSV Ocean station vessel
procedure or hazard, the timely OTLK Outlook (used in SIGMET messages
knowledge of which is essential to for volcanic ash and tropical cyclones)
personnel concerned with flight OTP On top
operations
OTS Organized track system
NOV November
OUBD Outbound
NOZ‡ Normal operating zone
OVC Overcast
NPA Non-precision approach
NR Number P
NRH No reply heard
P . . . Maximum value of wind speed or
NS Nimbostratus
runway visual range (followed by
NSC Nil significant cloud figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF)
NSE Navigation system error P . . . Prohibited area (followed by
NSW Nil significant weather identification)
NTL National PA Precision approach
NTZ‡ No transgression zone PALS Precision approach lighting system
NW North-west (specify category)
NWB North-westbound PANS Procedures for air navigation services
NXT Next PAPI† Precision approach path indicator
PAR‡ Precision approach radar
O PARL Parallel
OAC Oceanic area control centre PATC . . . Precision approach terrain chart
(followed by name/title)
OAS Obstacle assessment surface
PAX Passenger(s)
OBS Observe or observed or observation
PCD Proceed or proceeding
OBSC Obscure or obscured or obscuring
PCL Pilot-controlled lighting
OBST Obstacle
PCN Pavement classification number
OCA Obstacle clearance altitude
PDC‡ Pre-departure clearance
OCA Oceanic control area

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AIP GEN 2.2-10
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

PDG Procedure design gradient QNH‡ Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain


PER Performance elevation when on the ground
PERM Permanent QSP Will you relay to . . . free of charge? or
I will relay to . . . free of charge (to be
PIB Pre-flight information bulletin
used in AFS as a Q Code)
PJE Parachute jumping exercise
QTA Shall I cancel telegram number . . .?
PL Ice pellets or Cancel telegram number . . . (to be
PLA Practice low approach used in AFS as a Q Code)
PLN Flight plan QTE True bearing
PLVL Present level QTF Will you give me the position of my
PN Prior notice required station according to the bearings
taken by the D/F stations which you
PNR Point of no return control? or The position of your
PO Dust/sand whirls (dust devils) station according to the bearings
POB Persons on board taken by the D/F stations that I control
was . . . latitude . . . longitude (or
POC± Point of contact
other indication of position), class . . .
POSS Possible at . . . hours (to be used in
PPI Plan position indicator radiotelegraphy as a Q Code)
PPR Prior permission required QUAD Quadrant
PPSN Present position QUJ Will you indicate the TRUE track to
PRFG Aerodrome partially covered by fog reach you? or The TRUE track to
reach me is . . . degrees at . . . hours
PRI Primary (to be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q
PRKG Parking Code)
PROB† Probability
R
PROC Procedure
PROV Provisional .. . R Right (preceded by runway
PRP Point-in-space reference point designation number to identify a
PS Plus parallel runway)
PSG Passing R Rate of turn
PSN Position R Red
R . . . Restricted area (followed by
PSP Pierced steel plank
identification)
PSR‡ Primary surveillance radar
R . . . Runway (followed by figures in
PSYS Pressure system(s) METAR/SPECI)
PTN Procedure turn R* Received (acknowledgement of
PTS Polar track structure receipt) (to be used in AFS as a
PWR Power procedure signal)
RA Rain
Q RA Resolution advisory
QDL Do you intend to ask me for a series RAC Rules of the air and air traffic services
of bearings? or I intend to ask you for RAG Ragged
a series of bearings (to be used in RAG Runway arresting gear
radiotelegraphy as a Q Code)
RAI Runway alignment indicator
QDM‡ Magnetic heading (zero wind)
RAIM† Receiver autonomous integrity
QDR Magnetic bearing monitoring
QFE‡ Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome RASC† Regional AIS system centre
elevation (or at runway threshold)
RASS Remote altimeter setting source
QFU Magnetic orientation of runway
RB Rescue boat
QGE What is my distance to your station?
RCA Reach cruising altitude
or Your distance to my station is
(distance figures and units) (to be RCC Rescue coordination centre
used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) RCF Radiocommunication failure
QJH Shall I run my test tape/a test (message type designator)
sentence? or Run your test tape/a RCH Reach or reaching
test sentence (to be used in AFS as a RCL Runway centre line
Q Code)

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AIP GEN 2.2-11
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

RCLL Runway centre line light(s) RQP Request flight plan (message type
RCLR Recleared designator)
RCP‡ Required communication RQS Request supplementary flight plan
performance (message type designator)
RDH Reference datum height RR Report reaching
RDL Radial RRA (or RRB, RRC . . . etc., in sequence)
Delayed meteorological message
RDO Radio
(message type designator)
RE Recent (used to qualify weather
RSC Rescue sub-centre
phenomena, e.g. RERA = recent rain)
RSCD Runway surface condition
REC Receive or receiver
RSP Responder beacon
REDL Runway edge light(s)
RSR Enroute surveillance radar
REF Reference to . . . or refer to . . .
RSS Root sum square
REG Registration
RTD Delayed (used to indicate delayed
RENL Runway end light(s) meteorological message; message
REP Report or reporting or reporting point type designator)
REQ Request or requested RTE Route
RERTE Re-route RTF Radiotelephone
RESA Runway end safety area RTG Radiotelegraph
RF Constant radius arc to a fix RTHL Runway threshold light(s)
RG Range (lights) RTN Return or returned or returning
RHC Right-hand circuit RTODAH Rejected take-off distance available,
RIF Reclearance in flight helicopter
RIME† Rime (used in aerodrome warnings) RTS Return to service
RITE Right (direction of turn) RTT Radioteletypewriter
RL Report leaving RTZL Runway touchdown zone light(s)
RLA Relay to RUT Standard regional route transmitting
RLCE Request level change en route frequencies
RLLS Runway lead-in lighting system RV Rescue vessel
RLNA Request level not available RVR‡ Runway visual range
RMK Remark RVSM‡ Reduced vertical separation minimum
(300 m (1 000 ft)) between FL 290
RNAV† (to be pronounced “AR-NAV”) Area and FL 410
navigation
RWY Runway
RNG Radio range
RNP‡ Required navigation performance S
ROBEX† Regional OPMET bulletin exchange
(scheme) S South or southern latitude
ROC Rate of climb S . . . State of the sea (followed by
figures in METAR/SPECI)
ROD Rate of descent
SA Sand
ROFOR Route forecast (in meteorological
code) SAA± Senior Airfield Authority
RON Receiving only SALS Simple approach lighting system
RPDS Reference path data selector SAN Sanitary
RPI‡ Radar position indicator SAP As soon as possible
RPL Repetitive flight plan SAR Search and rescue
RPLC Replace or replaced SARPS Standards and Recommended
Practices [ICAO]
RPS Radar position symbol
SAT Saturday
RPT* Repeat or I repeat (to be used in AFS
as a procedure signal) SATCOM† Satellite communication
RQ* Request (to be used in AFS as a SB Southbound
procedure signal) SBAS† (to be pronounced “ESS-BAS”)
RQMNTS Requirements Satellite-based augmentation system
SC Stratocumulus
SCT Scattered

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AIP GEN 2.2-12
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

SD Standard deviation SPECIAL† Local special meteorological report (in


SDBY Stand by abbreviated plain language)
SDF Step down fix SPI Special position indicator
SE South-east SPL Supplementary flight plan (message
type designator)
SEA Sea (used in connection with sea-
surface temperature and state of the SPOC SAR point of contact
sea) SPOT† Spot wind
SEB South-eastbound SQ Squall
SEC Seconds SQL Squall line
SECN Section SR Sunrise
SECT Sector SRA Surveillance radar approach
SELCAL† Selective calling system SRE Surveillance radar element of
SEP September precision approach radar system
SER Service or servicing or served SRG Short range
SEV SRR
Severe (used e.g. to qualify icing and Search and rescue region
turbulence reports) SRY Secondary
SFC Surface SS Sandstorm
SG Snow grains SS Sunset
SGL Signal SSB Single sideband
SH SSE
. . . Shower (followed by RA = rain, South-south-east
SN = snow, PL = ice pellets, GR = SSR‡ Secondary surveillance radar
hail, GS = small hail and/or snow
SST Supersonic transport
pellets or combinations thereof, e.g.
SHRASN = showers of rain and SSW South-south-west
snow) ST Stratus
SHF Super high frequency [3 000 to 30 STA Straight-in approach
000 MHz] STAR† Standard instrument arrival
SI International system of units STD Standard
SID† Standard instrument departure STF Stratiform
SIF Selective identification feature STN Station
SIG Significant STNR Stationary
SIGMET† Information concerning Enroute STOL Short take-off and landing
weather phenomena which may affect
STS Status
the safety of aircraft operations
SIMUL Simultaneous or simultaneously
STWL Stopway light(s)
SIWL Single isolated wheel load SUBJ Subject to
SKC Sky clear SUN Sunday
SKED Schedule or scheduled SUP Supplement (AIP Supplement)
SLP Speed limiting point SUPPS Regional supplementary procedures
SLW Slow SVC Service message
SMC Surface movement control SVCBL Serviceable
SMR Surface movement radar SW South-west
SN Snow SWB South-westbound
SNOCLO Aerodrome closed due to snow (used SWY Stopway
in METAR/SPECI) SX± Simplex operations
SNOWTAM† Special series NOTAM notifying the
T
presence or removal of hazardous
conditions due to snow, ice, slush or
T Temperature
standing water associated with snow,
slush and ice on the movement area, TA Traffic advisory
by means of a specific format TA Transition altitude
SOC Start of climb TAA Terminal arrival altitude
SPECI† Aerodrome special meteorological TACAN† UHF tactical air navigation aid
report (in meteorological code) TAF† Aerodrome forecast (in
meteorological code)

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TA/H Turn at an altitude/height thunder heard but no precipitation at


TAIL† Tail wind the aerodrome)
TAR Terminal area surveillance radar TS . . . Thunderstorm (followed by RA =
rain, SN = snow, PL = ice pellets, GR
TAS True airspeed
= hail, GS = small hail and/or snow
TAX Taxiing or taxi pellets or combinations thereof, e.g.
TC Tropical cyclone TSRASN = thunderstorm with rain
TCAC Tropical cyclone advisory centre and snow)
TCAS RA† (to be pronounced “TEE-CAS-AR- TSUNAMI† Tsunami (used in aerodrome
AY”) Traffic alert and collision warnings)
avoidance system resolution advisory TT Teletypewriter
TCH Threshold crossing height TUE Tuesday
TCU Towering cumulus TURB Turbulence
TDO Tornado T-VASIS† (to be pronounced “TEE-VASIS”) T
TDZ Touchdown zone visual approach slope indicator
system
TECR Technical reason
TVOR Terminal VOR
TEL Telephone
TWR Aerodrome control tower or
TEMPO† Temporary or temporarily aerodrome control
TF Track to fix TWY Taxiway
TFC Traffic TWYL Taxiway-link
TGL Touch-and-go landing TX . . . Maximum temperature (followed
TGS Taxiing guidance system by figures in TAF)
THR Threshold TXT* Text (when the abbreviation is used to
THRU Through request a repetition, the question
mark (IMI) precedes the abbreviation,
THU Thursday
e.g. IMI TXT) (to be used in AFS as a
TIBA† Traffic information broadcast by procedure signal)
aircraft
TYP Type of aircraft
TIL† Until
TYPH Typhoon
TIP Until past . . . (place)
TKOF Take-off U
TL . . . Till (followed by time by which
U Upward (tendency in RVR during
weather change is forecast to end)
previous 10 minutes)
TLOF Touchdown and lift-off area
UAB . . . Until advised by . . .
TMA‡ Terminal control area
UAC Upper area control centre
TN . . . Minimum temperature (followed
UAR Upper air route
by figures in TAF)
UDF Ultra high frequency direction-finding
TNA Turn altitude
station
TNH Turn height
UFN Until further notice
TO . . . To . . . (place)
UHDT Unable higher due traffic
TOC Top of climb
UHF‡ Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000
TODA Take-off distance available MHz]
TODAH Take-off distance available, helicopter UIC Upper information centre
TOP† Cloud top UIR‡ Upper flight information region
TORA Take-off run available ULR Ultra long range
TP Turning point UNA Unable
TR Track UNAP Unable to approve
TRA Temporary reserved airspace UNL Unlimited
TRANS Transmits or transmitter UNREL Unreliable
TREND† Trend forecast UP Unidentified precipitation (used in
TRL Transition level automated METAR/SPECI)
TROP Tropopause U/S Unserviceable
TS Thunderstorm (in aerodrome reports UTA Upper control area
and forecasts, TS used alone means UTC‡ Coordinated Universal Time

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W West or western longitude


V
W White
...V . . . Variations from the mean wind W . . . Sea-surface temperature
direction (preceded and followed by (followed by figures in
figures in METAR/SPECI, e.g. METAR/SPECI)
350V070) WAAS† Wide area augmentation system
VA Heading to an altitude WAC . . . World Aeronautical Chart — ICAO
VA Volcanic ash 1:1 000 000 (followed by name/title)
VAAC Volcanic ash advisory centre WAFC World area forecast centre
VAC . . . Visual approach chart (followed WB Westbound
by name/title) WBAR Wing bar lights
VAL In valleys WDI Wind direction indicator
VAN Runway control van WDSPR Widespread
VAR Magnetic variation WED Wednesday
VAR Visual-aural radio range WEF With effect from or effective from
VASIS Visual approach slope indicator WGS-84 World Geodetic System — 1984
systems
WI Within
VC . . . Vicinity of the aerodrome
(followed by FG = fog, FC = funnel WID Width or wide
cloud, SH = shower, PO = dust/sand WIE With immediate effect or effective
whirls, BLDU = blowing dust, BLSA = immediately
blowing sand, BLSN = blowing snow, WILCO† Will comply
DS = duststorm, SS = sandstorm, TS WIND Wind
= thunderstorm or VA = volcanic ash,
e.g. VCFG = vicinity fog) WINTEM Forecast upper wind and temperature
for aviation
VCY Vicinity
WIP Work in progress
VDF Very high frequency direction-finding
station WKN Weaken or weakening
VER Vertical WNW West-north-west
VFR‡ Visual flight rules WO Without
VHF‡ Very high frequency [30 to 300 MHz] WPT Way-point
VI Heading to an intercept WRNG Warning
VIP‡ Very important person WS Wind shear
VIS Visibility WSPD Wind speed
VLF Very low frequency [3 to 30 kHz] WSW West-south-west
VLR Very long range WT Weight
VM Heading to a manual termination WT± Wireless telegraphy
VMC‡ Visual meteorological conditions WTSPT Waterspout
VNAV† (to be pronounced “VEE-NAV”) WWW Worldwide web
Vertical navigation WX Weather
VOLMET† Meteorological information for aircraft
in flight X
VOR‡ VHF omnidirectional radio range X Cross
VORTAC† VOR and TACAN combination XBAR Crossbar (of approach lighting
VOT VOR airborne equipment test facility system)
VPA Vertical path angle XNG Crossing
VRB Variable XS Atmospherics
VSA By visual reference to the ground
Y
VSP Vertical speed
VTF Vector to final Y Yellow
VTOL Vertical take-off and landing YCZ Yellow caution zone (runway lighting)
VV . . . Vertical visibility (followed by YES* Yes (affirmative) (to be used in AFS
figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF) as a procedure signal)
YR Your
W

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AIP GEN 2.2-15
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Z Coordinated Universal Time (in


meteorological messages)

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AIP GEN 2.2-16
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2.2.2 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Decode

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as


spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony, is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using
the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Signal is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime
mobile service.
# Signal for use in the teletypewriter service only.
± Variations from ICAO Doc 8400

A Aerodrome forecast (in


meteorological code) TAF†
Abbreviated precision approach Aerodrome obstacle chart (followed
path indicator (to be pronounced by type and name/title) AOC . . .
“AY-PAPI”) APAPI†
Aerodrome office (specify service) ADO
Abbreviated T visual approach
slope indicator system (to be Aerodrome partially covered by fog PRFG
pronounced “AY-TEE-VASIS”) AT-VASIS† Aerodrome reference point ARP
Abeam ABM Aerodrome routine meteorological
About ABT report (in meteorological code) METAR†
Above ABV Aerodrome special meteorological
report (in meteorological code) SPECI†
Above aerodrome level AAL
Aerodromes, air routes and ground
Above ground level AGL aids AGA
Above mean sea level AMSL Aerodrome traffic zone ATZ
Above mountains MON Aeronautical chart — 1:500 000
Accelerate-stop distance available ASDA (followed by name/title) ANC . . .
Accept or accepted ACPT Aeronautical fixed service AFS
Acceptance (message type Aeronautical fixed
designator) ACP telecommunication network AFTN‡
Acknowledge ACK Aeronautical information circular AIC
Active or activated or activity ACT Aeronautical information publication AIP
Actual time of arrival ATA‡ Aeronautical information regulation
Actual time of departure ATD‡ and control AIRAC
Addition or additional ADDN Aeronautical information services AIS
Adjacent ADJ Aeronautical maps and charts MAP
Advance boundary information ABI Aeronautical mobile satellite service AMSS
Advise ADZ Aeronautical mobile service AMS
Advise at what time able AWTA Aeronautical navigation chart —
Advisory area ADA small scale (followed by name/title
and scale) ANCS . . .
Advisory route ADR
Aeronautical telecommunication
Advisory service ADVS network ATN
Aerodrome AD
After . . . (time or place) AFT . . .
Aerodrome beacon ABN
After passing APSG
Aerodrome chart ADC
Again AGN
Aerodrome closed due to snow
Airborne collision avoidance system ACAS†
(used in METAR/SPECI) SNOCLO
Aircraft ACFT
Aerodrome control tower or
aerodrome control TWR Aircraft accident, notification of ACCID
Aerodrome flight information Aircraft autonomous integrity
service AFIS monitoring AAIM
Aircraft classification number ACN

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AIP GEN 2.2-17
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Aircraft communication addressing in sequence)


and reporting system (to be Amendment (AIP Amendment) AMDT
pronounced “AY-CARS”) ACARS†
Amplitude modulation (AM) A (A0-A5)±
Aircraft earth station AES
Answer ANS
Aircraft parking/docking chart
Approach APCH
(followed by name/title) APDC . . .
Approach control office or approach
Air defence identification zone (to
control or approach control service APP
be
Approach lighting system ALS
pronounced “AY-DIZ”) ADIZ†
Approve or approved or approval APV
Air navigation plan ANP±
Approximate or approximately APRX
Airport AP
April APR
Air-report AIREP†
Apron APN
Air-report (message type
designator) ARP Area chart ARC
Airspeed gain ASPEEDG Area control centre or area control ACC‡
Airspeed loss ASPEEDL Area forecast for low-level flights GAMET
Air Surveillance Radar ASR± Area minimum altitude AMA
Air-to-air A/A Area navigation (to be pronounced
“AR-NAV”) RNAV†
Air-to-ground A/G
Arrange ARNG
Air traffic control (in general) ATC‡
Arresting (specify (part of) aircraft
Air traffic control surveillance
arresting equipment) ARST
minimum altitude chart (followed by
name/title) ATCSMAC .Arrival
.. (message type designator) ARR
Air traffic flow management ATFM Arrive or arrival ARR
Air traffic management ATM Ascend to or ascending to ASC
Air traffic services ATS Asphalt ASPH
Air traffic services interfacility data Assigned altitude deviation AAD
communications AIDC As soon as possible SAP
Air traffic services reporting office ARO At (followed by time at which
Airway AWY weather change is forecast to
occur) AT . . .
Alerting (message type designator) ALR
At . . . (time or place) ATP . . .
Alerting service ALRS
Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome
Alert phase ALERFA†
elevation (or at runway threshold) QFE‡
Alighting area ALA
Atmospherics XS
All up weight AUW
At sea MAR
Alternate or alternating (light
ATS/MET reporting point MRP
alternates in colour) ALTN
Attention ATTN
Alternate (aerodrome) ALTN
At the coast COT
Altimeter check location ACL
August AUG
Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain
elevation when on the ground QNH‡ Authorized or authorization AUTH
Altimetry system error ASE Automated flight information service FISA
Altitude ALT Automatic dependent surveillance
— broadcast ADS-B‡
Altocumulus AC
Automatic dependent surveillance
Altostratus AS
— contract ADS-C‡
Amber A
Automatic dependent surveillance
Amend or amended (used to unit ADSU
indicate amended meteorological
Automatic direction-finding
message; message type
equipment ADF‡
designator) AMD
Automatic error correction ARQ
Amended meteorological message
(message type designator) AAA (or Automatic terminal information
service ATIS†
AAB,
Auxiliary AUX
AAC . . . etc.,

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AIP GEN 2.2-18
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Available or availability AVBL Check CK


Average AVG Circling guidance light(s) CGL
Aviation gasoline AVGAS† Cirrocumulus CC
Aerodrome meteorological report Cirrostratus CS
(in meteorological code) METAR† Cirrus CI
Aerodrome special meteorological Civil CIV
report (in meteorological code) SPECI†
Clear air turbulence CAT
Azimuth AZM
Clear(s) or cleared to . . . or
B clearance CLR
Clear type of ice formation CLA
Barometric vertical navigation (to Clearway CWY
be pronounced “BAA-RO-VEE-
Climb-out area CLIMB-OUT
NAV”) BARO-VNAV†
Climb to or climbing to CMB
Beacon (aeronautical ground light) BCN
Climb to and maintain CTAM
Bearing BRG
Close or closed or closing CLSD
Becoming BECMG
Cloud CLD
Before BFR
Cloud base BASE†
Below . . . BLW . . .
Cloud top TOP†
Below clouds BLO
Cockpit voice recorder CVR
Between BTN
Collision risk model CRM
Between layers BTL
Common Traffic Advisory
Blowing (followed by DU = dust, SA
Frequency CTAF
= sand or SN = snow) BL . . .
Completion or completed or
Blue B
complete CMPL
Bombing BOMB
Commercial broadcasting station BS
Boundary BDRY
Common ICAO data interchange
Braking BRKG network CIDIN†
Braking action BA Communications COM
Broadcast BCST Communications, navigation and
Broadcasting station, commercial BS surveillance CNS
Broken BKN Concrete CONC
Building BLDG Condition COND
By visual reference to the ground VSA Confirm or I confirm (to be used in
AFS as a procedure signal) CFM*
C Constant radius arc to a fix RF
Calibration CLBR Construction or constructed CONST
Call sign CS Contact CTC
Calling CLG Continue(s) or continued CONT
Cancel or cancelled CNL Continuous CONS
Candela CD Continuous day and night service H24
Category CAT Continuous wave CW
Caution CTN Control CTL
Celsius (Centigrade), Degrees C Control area CTA
Centimetre CM Control indicated is operational
control OPC
Centre (preceded by runway
designation number to identify a Controller-pilot data link
parallel runway) ...C communications CPDLC‡
Centre line CL Control zone CTR
Change or changed CHG± Coordinate or coordination COOR
Change frequency to . . . CF Coordinated Universal Time UTC‡
Change-over point COP Coordinated Universal Time (in
meteorological messages) Z
Channel CH
Coordinates COORD

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AIP GEN 2.2-19
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Coordination (message type Delayed (used to indicate delayed


designator) CDN meteorological message; message
Correct or correction or corrected type designator) RTD
(used to indicate corrected Delayed meteorological message
meteorological message; message (message type designator) RRA
type designator) COR RRB,
Corrected meteorological message RRC
(message type designator) CCA
etc
CCB,
Dense upper cloud DUC
CCC
Depart or departure DEP
etc
Departure (message type
Course from a fix to an altitude FA designator) DEP
Course from a fix to manual Departure end of the runway DER
termination (used in navigation
Depth DPT
database coding) FM
Descend to or descending to DES
Course to a fix CF
Descend to and maintain DTAM
Course to an altitude CA
Destination DEST
Cover or covered or covering COV
Deteriorate or deteriorating DTRT
Cross X
Deviation or deviating DEV
Crossbar (of approach lighting
system) XBAR Dew point temperature DP
Crossing XNG Diffuse DIF
Cruise CRZ Digital flight data recorder DFDR
Cumuliform CUF Direct (in relation to flight plan
clearances and type of approach) DCT
Cumulonimbus (to be pronounced
“CEE BEE”) CB‡ Direct controller-pilot
communications DCPC
Cumulus CU
Direction finding DF
Current flight plan (message type
designator) CPL Director of Civil Aviation or
Department of Civil Aviation DCA±
Customs CUST
Displaced runway threshold DTHR
Cyclic redundancy check CRC
Distance DIST
D Distance from touchdown indicator DFTI
Distance measuring equipment DME‡
Daily DLY
Distress phase DETRESFA†
Danger or dangerous DNG
Divert or diverting DIV
Danger area (followed by
identification) D... Docking DCKG
Data link automatic terminal Domestic DOM
information Doppler VOR DVOR
service (to be pronounced “DEE- Double channel duplex DCD
ATIS”) D-ATIS† Double channel simplex DCS
Data link initiation capability DLIC Double sideband DSB
Data link VOLMET D-VOLMET Downward (tendency in RVR during
Date-time group DTG previous 10 minutes) D
Datum crossing point DCP Do you intend to ask me for a
Dead reckoning DR series of bearings? or I intend to
ask you for a series of bearings (to
December DEC
be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q
Decibel (noise level) DB± Code) QDL
Decision altitude DA Drizzle DZ
Decision height DH Dual tandem wheels DTW
Degrees DEG Dual wheels DW
Degrees Celsius (Centigrade) C Duplex operation DX±
Delay (message type designator) LA Duration DUR
Delay or delayed DLA

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AIP GEN 2.2-20
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

During DRG Extra long range ELR


Dust DU Extremely high frequency [30 000
Dust/sand whirls (dust devils) PO to 300 000 MHz] EHF
Duststorm DS F
E Facilitation of international air
transport FAL
East or eastern longitude E
Facilities FAC
Eastbound EB
Facsimile transmission FAX
East-north-east ENE
February FEB
East-south-east ESE
Feet (dimensional unit) FT
Effective from or with effect from WEF
Feet per minute FPM
Effective immediately or with
immediate effect WIE Few FEW
Electronic flight instrument system Fictitious threshold point FTP
(to be pronounced “EE-FIS”) EFIS† Field FLD
Elevation ELEV Filed flight plan (message type
Elevation differential area EDA designator) FPL
Embedded in a layer (to indicate Final approach FNA
cumulonimbus embedded in layers Final approach and take-off area FATO
of other clouds) EMBD Final approach fix FAF
Emergency EMERG Final approach point FAP
Emergency location beacon — Final approach segment FAS
aircraft ELBA†
Firing FRNG
Emergency locator transmitter ELT
First FST
Emission EM
Fixed F
Engine ENG
Flares FLR
Enroute ENR
Flashing FLG
Enroute chart (followed by
Flight FLT
name/title) ENRC . . .
Flight check FLTCK
Enroute surveillance radar RSR
Flight data processing system FDPS
Equipment EQPT
Flight information centre FIC
Error (to be used in AFS as a
procedure signal) EEE# Flight information region FIR‡
Estimate or estimated or estimation Flight information service FIS
(message type designator) EST Flight level FL
Estimated elapsed time EET Flight management computer FMC
Estimated off-block time EOBT Flight management system FMS‡
Estimated time of arrival or Flight path alignment point FPAP
estimating arrival ETA*‡ Flight plan PLN
Estimated time of departure or Flight plan cancellation (message
estimating departure ETD‡ type designator) CNL
Estimated time over significant Flight plan filed in the air AFIL
point ETO
Flight plan route FPR
European geostationary navigation
overlay service (to be pronounced Flight service station FSS
“EGG-NOS”) EGNOS† Flight technical error FTE
Every EV Flight technical tolerance FTT
Except EXC Flow management unit FMU
Exercises or exercising or to Fluctuating or fluctuation or
exercise EXER fluctuated FLUC
Expect or expected or expecting EXP Fly or flying FLY
Expect further clearance EFC Fog FG
Expected approach time EAT Fog patches BCFG
Extend or extending EXTD Follow(s) or following FLW

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Forecast FCST Ground check GNDCK


Forecast upper wind and Ground controlled approach system
temperature for aviation WINTEM or ground controlled approach GCA‡
Freezing FZ Ground earth station GES
Freezing drizzle FZDZ Ground movement chart (followed
Freezing fog FZFG by name/title) GMC . . .
Freezing rain FZRA Ground proximity warning system GPWS‡
Frequency FREQ Ground speed GS
Frequent FRQ Ground-to-air G/A
Friction coefficient FCT Ground-to-air and air-to-ground G/A/G
Friday FRI H
From FM
From (followed by time weather Hail GR
change is forecast to begin) FM . . . Hazard beacon HBN
From (used to precede the call sign Haze HZ
of the calling station) (to be used in Heading HDG
AFS as a procedure signal) DE*
Heading to a manual termination VM
Front (relating to weather) FRONT†
Heading to an altitude VA
Frost (used in aerodrome warnings) FROST†
Heading to an intercept VI
Fuel remaining FR
Heavy HVY
Full stop landing FSL
Heavy (used to indicate the
Funnel cloud (tornado or water intensity of weather phenomena,
spout) FC e.g. heavy rain = HVY RA) HVY
G Hectopascal HPA
Height or height above HGT
GBAS azimuth reference point GARP Helicopter HEL
General GEN Helicopter approach path indicator HAPI
Geographic or true GEO Here . . . or herewith ER*
Geoid undulation GUND Hertz (cycle per second) HZ
Glide path GP High and very high frequency
Glide path angle GPA direction finding stations (at the
Glide path intercept point GPIP same location) HVDF
Glider GLD High frequency [3 000 to 30 000
kHz] HF‡
Global navigation satellite system GNSS‡
High frequency direction-finding
Global orbiting navigation satellite
station HDF
system (to be pronounced “GLO-
NAS”) GLONASS†High pressure area or the centre of
high pressure H
Global positioning system GPS‡
Higher HYR
Go ahead, resume sending (to be
used in AFS as a procedure signal) GA Holding HLDG
GPS and geostationary earth orbit Holding/racetrack to a fix HF
augmented navigation GAGAN† Holding/racetrack to a manual
Grass landing area GRASS termination HM
Gravel GRVL Holding/racetrack to an altitude HA
Green G Holiday HOL
Ground GND Hospital aircraft HOSP
Ground-based augmentation Hours HR
system (to be pronounced “GEE- Hurricane HURCN
BAS”) GBAS†
Ground-based regional I
augmentation system (to be
pronounced “GRASS”) GRAS† I have nothing to send to you or
none NIL*†
Ground — by visual reference to
the VSA

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AIP GEN 2.2-22
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Ice crystals (very small ice crystals International general aviation IGA
in suspension, also known as International NOTAM office NOF
diamond dust) IC
International standard atmosphere ISA
Ice on runway IR
International system of units SI
Ice pellets PL
Interrogation sign (question mark)
Icing ICE (to be used in AFS as a procedure
Identification IDENT† signal) IMI*
Identification beacon IBN Interrogator INTRG
Identification friend/foe IFF Interrupt or interruption or
Identifier or identify ID interrupted INTRP
If not possible INP Intersection INT
Illuminated wind indicator IWI± Intersection of air routes IAR
Immediate or immediately IMT In valleys VAL
Immigration IMG Isolated ISOL
Improve or improving IMPR J
In and out of clouds IAO
In cloud INC January JAN
Inbound INBD Jet stream JTST
Independent sideband ISB July JUL
Indicated airspeed IAS June JUN
Indicator for maximum temperature K
(used in the TAF code form) TX
Inertial navigation system INS Kilograms KG
Inertial reference system IRS Kilohertz KHZ
Information INFO† Kilometres KM
Information concerning Enroute Kilometres per hour KMH
weather phenomena which may Kilopascal KPA
affect the safety of aircraft
Kilowatts KW
operations SIGMET†
Knots KT
Information concerning Enroute
weather phenomena which may Knots indicated airspeed KIAS
affect the safety of low-level aircraft
operations AIRMET† L
Initial approach INA Landing LDG
Initial approach fix IAF Landing direction indicator LDI
Inland LAN Landing distance available LDA
Inner marker IM Landing distance available,
Inoperative INOP helicopter LDAH
In progress INPR Landing threshold point LTP
Install or installed or installation INSTL Landline teletypewriter LTT
Instrument INSTR Lateral navigation (to be
Instrument approach chart pronounced “EL-NAV”) LNAV†
(followed by name/title) IAC . . . Latitude LAT
Instrument approach procedure IAP Layer or layered LYR
Instrument flight rules IFR‡ Leave or leaving LVE
Instrument landing system ILS‡ Left (preceded by runway
Instrument meteorological designation number to identify a
conditions IMC‡ parallel runway) ...L
Instrument/visual I/V± Length LEN
Intensify or intensifying INTSF Level LVL
Intensity INTST Light (used to indicate the intensity
Intermediate approach fix IF of weather phenomena,
interference or static reports, e.g.
International INTL light rain = FBL RA) FBL

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AIP GEN 2.2-23
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Light or lighting LGT Maximum value of wind speed or


Light and variable (relating to wind) LV runway visual range (followed by
figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF) P...
Light intensity high LIH
May MAY
Light intensity low LIL
Mean sea level MSL
Light intensity medium LIM
Medium and high frequency
Lighted LGTD
direction finding stations (at the
Limited LTD same location) MHDF
Line (used in SIGMET) LINE Medium and very high frequency
Local or locally or location or direction finding stations (at the
located LCA same location) MVDF
Local mean time LMT Medium frequency [300 to 3 000
Local routine meteorological report kHz] MF
(in abbreviated plain language) Medium frequency direction-finding
MET REPORT
Local special meteorological report station MDF
(in abbreviated plain language) SPECIAL† Medium, high and very high
Localizer LOC frequency direction-finding stations
(at the same location) MHVDF
Localizer performance with vertical
guidance LPV Medium range MRG
Locator L Megahertz MHZ
Locator, middle LM Message MSG
Locator, outer LO Message . . . (transmission
identification) has been misrouted
Logical acknowledgement (to be used in AFS as a procedure
(message type designator) LAM signal) MSR#
Long (used to indicate the type of Meteorological or meteorology MET†
approach desired or required) LNG
Meteorological information for
Longitude LONG aircraft in flight VOLMET†
Long range LRG Meteorological Operational
LORAN (long range air navigation Telecommunications Network
system) LORAN† Europe MOTNE
Low drifting (followed by DU = dust, Meteorological watch office MWO
SA = sand or SN = snow) DR . . .
Metres (preceded by figures) ...M
Low frequency [30 to 300 kHz] LF
Metres per second MPS
Low pressure area or the centre of
Metric units MTU
low pressure L
Microburst MBST
Low visibility procedures LVP
Microwave landing system MLS‡
M Middle marker MM
Mid-point (related to RVR) MID
Mach number (followed by figures) M...
Military MIL
Magnetic MAG
Military operating area MOA
Magnetic bearing QDR
Minimum MNM
Magnetic heading (zero wind) QDM‡
Minimum crossing altitude MCA
Magnetic orientation of runway QFU
Minimum descent altitude MDA
Magnetic variation VAR
Minimum descent height MDH
Maintain MNTN
Minimum Enroute altitude MEA
Maintenance MAINT
Minimum eye height over threshold
Manual A1 simplex MAS (for visual approach slope indicator
March MAR systems) MEHT
Marker radio beacon MKR Minimum navigation performance
Maximum MAX specifications MNPS
Maximum authorized altitude MAA Minimum obstacle clearance
Maximum temperature (followed by (required) MOC
figures in TAF) TX . . . Minimum obstacle clearance
altitude MOCA

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AIP GEN 2.2-24
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Minimum operational performance No or negative or permission not


standards MOPS† granted or that is not correct NEG
Minimum reception altitude MRA No change NC
Minimum safe altitude warning MSAW No cloud detected (used in
Minimum sector altitude MSA automated METAR/SPECI) NCD
Minimum temperature (followed by No directional variations available
figures in TAF) TN . . . (used in automated METAR/SPECI) NDV
Minimum value of runway visual No distinct tendency (in RVR during
range (followed by figures in previous 10 minutes) N
METAR/SPECI) M... No (negative) (to be used in AFS as
Minus MS a procedure signal) NO
Minutes MIN* No reply heard NRH
Missed approach holding fix MAHF No significant change (used in
trend-type landing forecasts) NOSIG†
Missed approach point MAPT
No specific working hours HX
Missed approach turning fix MATF
No transgression zone NTZ‡
Missing . . . (transmission
identification) (to be used in AFS as Noise abatement departure
a procedure signal) MIS procedure NADP
Mist BR Non-directional radio beacon NDB‡
Mixed type of ice formation (white Non-governmental organizations NGO±
and clear) MX Non-precision approach NPA
Moderate (used to indicate the None or I have nothing to send to
intensity of weather phenomena, you NIL*†
interference or static reports, e.g. Normal NML
moderate rain = MODRA) MOD
Normal operating zone NOZ‡
Modification (message type
North or northern latitude N
designator) CHG
North Atlantic NAT
Modulated continuous wave MCW
Northbound NB
Monday MON
North-east NE
Monitor or monitoring or monitored MNT
North-eastbound NEB
Monopulse secondary surveillance
radar MSSR North-north-east NNE
Ministry of Transportation and Civil North-north-west NNW
Aviation MoTCA North-west NW
Mountain MT North-westbound NWB
Mountain waves MTW Not applicable N/A±
Move or moving or movement MOV Not before NBFR
Multi-functional transport satellite Notice distributed by means of
(MTSAT) satellite-based telecommunication containing
augmentation system (to be information concerning the
pronounced “EM-SAS”) MSAS† establishment, condition or change
in any aeronautical facility, service,
N procedure or hazard, the timely
knowledge of which is essential to
National NTL personnel concerned with flight
National AIS system centre NASC† operations NOTAM†
Nautical miles NM Notification of an aircraft accident ACCID
Navigation NAV November NOV
Navigation system error NSE Number NR
Near or over large towns CIT
O
Next NXT
Night NGT Obscure or obscured or obscuring OBSC
Nil significant cloud NSC Observe or observed or observation OBS
Nil significant weather NSW Obstacle OBST
Nimbostratus NS Obstacle assessment surface OAS

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Obstacle clearance altitude OCA Position PSN


Obstacle clearance height OCH Possible POSS
Obstacle clearance surface OCS Power PWR
Obstacle free zone OFZ Practice low approach PLA
Obstacle identification surface OIS Precision approach PA
Occasional or occasionally OCNL Precision approach lighting system
Occulting (light) OCC (specify category) PALS
Ocean station vessel OSV Precision approach path indicator PAPI†
Oceanic area control centre OAC Precision approach radar PAR‡
Oceanic control area OCA Precision approach terrain chart
(followed by name/title) PATC . . .
October OCT
Pre-departure clearance PDC‡
On-line data interchange OLDI†
Preflight information bulletin PIB
On request O/R
Present level PLVL
On top OTP
Present position PPSN
Opaque, white type of ice formation OPA
Pressure system(s) PSYS
Open or opening or opened OPN
Preventive Maintenance Interval PMI±
Operations OPS†
Primary PRI
Operator or operate or operative or
operating or operational OPR Primary surveillance radar PSR‡
Operational control is the control Prior notice required PN
indicated OPC Prior permission required PPR
Operational meteorological Probability PROB†
(information) OPMET† Procedure PROC
Order ORD Procedure design gradient PDG
Organized track system OTS Procedure turn PTN
Originate (to be used in AFS as a Procedures for air navigation
procedure signal) OGN services PANS
Outbound OUBD Proceed or proceeding PCD
Outer marker OM Processed meteorological data in
Outlook (used in SIGMET the form of grid point values
messages for volcanic ash and expressed in binary form
tropical cyclones) OTLK (meteorological code) GRIB
Overcast OVC Prohibited area (followed by
Overhead OHD identification) P...
Provisional PROV
P
Q
Parachute jumping exercise PJE
Parallel PARL Quadrant QUAD
Parking PRKG R
Passenger(s) PAX
Passing PSG Radar position indicator RPI‡
Pavement classification number PCN Radar position symbol RPS
Performance PER Radial RDL
Permanent PERM Radio RDO
Persons on board POB Radio range RNG
Pierced steel plank PSP Radiocommunication failure
(message type designator) RCF
Pilot-controlled lighting PCL
Radiotelegraph RTG
Plan position indicator PPI
Radiotelephone RTF
Plus PS
Radioteletypewriter RTT
Point-in-space reference point PRP
Ragged RAG
Point of no return PNR
Rain RA
Polar track structure PTS

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AIP GEN 2.2-26
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Range (lights) RG Required communication


Rate of climb ROC performance RCP‡
Rate of descent ROD Required navigation performance RNP‡
Rate of turn R Requirements RQMNTS
Reach or reaching RCH Re-route RERTE
Reach cruising altitude RCA Rescue boat RB
Receive or receiver REC Rescue coordination centre RCC
Received (acknowledgement of Rescue sub-centre RSC
receipt) (to be used in AFS as a Rescue vessel RV
procedure signal) R* Resolution advisory RA
Receiver autonomous integrity Responder beacon RSP
monitoring RAIM†
Restricted area (followed by
Receiving only RON identification) R...
Recent (used to qualify weather Return or returned or returning RTN
phenomena, e.g. recent rain =
RERA) RE Return to service RTS
Reclearance in flight RIF Right (direction of turn) RITE
Recleared RCLR Right (preceded by runway
designation number to identify a
Red R parallel runway) ...R
Reduced vertical separation Right-hand circuit RHC
minimum (300 m (1 000 ft))
between FL 290 and FL 410 RVSM‡ Rime (used in aerodrome warnings) RIME†
Reference datum height RDH Root sum square RSS
Reference path data selector RPDS Route RTE
Reference to . . . or refer to . . . REF Route forecast (in meteorological
code) ROFOR
Regional AIS system centre RASC†
Rules of the air and air traffic
Regional OPMET bulletin exchange services RAC
(scheme) ROBEX†
Runway RWY
Regional supplementary
procedures SUPPS Runway (followed by figures in
METAR/SPECI) R...
Registration REG
Runway alignment indicator RAI
Regular Public Transport (aircraft) RPT±
Runway arresting gear RAG
Rejected take-off distance
available, helicopter RTODAH Runway centre line RCL
Relay to RLA Runway centre line light(s) RCLL
Remark RMK Runway(s) cleared (used in
METAR/SPECI) CLRD
Remote altimeter setting source RASS
Runway control van VAN
Repeat or I repeat (to be used in
AFS as a procedure signal) RPT* Runway edge light(s) REDL
Repetitive flight plan RPL Runway end light(s) RENL
Replace or replaced RPLC Runway end safety area RESA
Report or reporting or reporting Runway lead-in lighting system RLLS
point REP Runway surface condition RSCD
Report leaving RL Runway threshold light(s) RTHL
Report reaching RR Runway touchdown zone light(s) RTZL
Request or requested REQ Runway visual range RVR‡
Request (to be used in AFS as a
procedure signal) RQ* S
Request flight plan (message type Sand SA
designator) RQP
Sandstorm SS
Request level change en route RLCE
Sanitary SAN
Request supplementary flight plan
SAR point of contact SPOC
(message type designator) RQS
Requested level not available RLNA

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AIP GEN 2.2-27
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Satellite-based augmentation Single sideband SSB


system (to be pronounced “ESS- Sky clear SKC
BAS”) SBAS†
Slow SLW
Satellite communication SATCOM†
Small hail and/or snow pellets GS
Saturday SAT
Smoke FU
Scattered SCT
Snow SN
Schedule or scheduled SKED
Snow grains SG
Sea (used in connection with sea-
South or southern latitude S
surface temperature and state of
sea) SEA Southbound SB
Sea-surface temperature (followed South-east SE
by figures in METAR/SPECI) W... South-eastbound SEB
Search and rescue SAR South-south-east SSE
Search and rescue region SRR South-south-west SSW
Secondary SRY South-west SW
Secondary surveillance radar SSR‡ South-westbound SWB
Seconds SEC Special air-report (message type
Section SECN designator) ARS
Sector SECT Special position indicator SPI
Selective calling system SELCAL† Special series of NOTAM notifying,
by means of a specific format,
Selective identification feature SIF
change in activity of a volcano, a
Senior Airfield Authority SAA± volcanic eruption and/or volcanic
September SEP ash cloud that is of significance to
Service or servicing or served SER aircraft operations ASHTAM
Service available during hours of Special series NOTAM notifying the
scheduled operation HS presence or removal of hazardous
conditions due to snow, ice, slush
Service available to meet or standing water associated with
operational requirements HO snow, slush and ice on the
Service message SVC movement area, by means of a
Serviceable SVCBL specific format SNOWTAM†
Severe (e.g. used to qualify icing Speed limiting point SLP
and turbulence reports) SEV Spot wind SPOT†
Shall I cancel telegram number . . Squall SQ
.? or Cancel telegram number . . . Squall line SQL
(to be used in AFS as a Q Code) QTA
Stand by SDBY
Shall I run my test tape/a test
sentence? Or Run your test tape/a Standard STD
test sentence (to be used in AFS as Standard deviation SD
a Q Code) QJH Standard instrument arrival STAR†
Shallow fog MIFG Standard instrument departure SID†
Short (used to indicate the type of Standard regional route transmitting
approach desired or required) BRF frequencies RUT
Short range SRG Standards and Recommended
Short take-off and landing STOL Practices [ICAO] SARPS
Shower (followed by RA = rain, SN Start of climb SOC
= snow, PL = ice pellets, GR = hail, State of the sea (followed by figures
GS = small hail and/or snow pellets in METAR/SPECI) S...
or combinations thereof, e.g.
Station STN
SHRASN = showers of rain and
snow) SH . . . Stationary STNR
Signal S GL Status STS
Significant SIG Step down fix SDF
Simple approach lighting system SALS Stop-end (related to RVR) END
Simultaneous or simultaneously SIMUL Stopway SWY
Single isolated wheel load SIWL Stopway light(s) STWL

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AIP GEN 2.2-28
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Straight-in approach STA ADS) (to be used in AFS as a


Stratiform STF procedure signal) ADS*
Stratocumulus SC The last message received by me
was . . . (to be used in AFS as a
Stratus ST
procedure signal) LR
Subject to SUBJ
The last message sent by me was .
Sunday SUN . . or Last message was . . . (to be
Sunrise SR used in AFS as a procedure signal) LS
Sunrise to sunset HJ This is a channel-continuity-check
Sunset SS of transmission to permit
comparison of your record of
Sunset to sunrise HN channel-sequence numbers of
Super high frequency [3 000 to 30 messages received on the channel
000 MHz] SHF (to be used in AFS as a procedure
Supersonic transport SST signal) CH#
Supplement (AIP Supplement) SUP This is a duplicate message (to be
used in AFS as a procedure signal) DUPE#
Supplementary flight plan
(message type designator) SPL Threshold THR
Surface SFC Threshold crossing height TCH
Surface movement control SMC Through THRU
Surface movement radar SMR Thunderstorm (in aerodrome
reports and forecasts, TS used
Surveillance radar approach SRA
alone means thunder heard but no
Surveillance radar element of precipitation at the aerodrome) TS
precision approach radar system SRE
Thunderstorm (followed by RA =
T rain, SN = snow, PL = ice pellets,
GR = hail, GS = small hail and/or
Tail wind TAIL† snow pellets or combinations
thereof, e.g. TSRASN =
Take-off TKOF thunderstorm with rain and snow) TS . . .
Take-off distance available TODA Thursday THU
Take-off distance available, Till (followed by time by which
helicopter TODAH weather change is forecast to end) TL . . .
Take-off run available TORA To . . . (place) TO . . .
Taxiing or taxi TAX Top of climb TOC
Taxiing guidance system TGS Tornado TDO
Taxiway TWY Touch-and-go landing TGL
Taxiway-link TWYL Touchdown and lift-off area TLOF
Technical reason TECR Touchdown zone TDZ
Telephone TEL Towering cumulus TCU
Teletypewriter TT Track TR
Temperature T Track to fix TF
Temporary or temporarily TEMPO† Traffic TFC
Temporary reserved airspace TRA Traffic advisory TA
Terminal area surveillance radar TAR Traffic alert and collision avoidance
Terminal arrival altitude TAA system resolution advisory (to be
Terminal control area TMA‡ pronounced “TEE-CAS-AR-AY”) TCAS RA†
Terminal VOR TVOR Traffic information broadcast by
Text (when the abbreviation is used aircraft TIBA†
to request a repetition, the question Transition altitude TA
mark (IMI) precedes the Transition level TRL
abbreviation, e.g. IMI TXT) (to be Transmits or transmitter TRANS
used in AFS as a procedure signal) TXT*
Trend forecast TREND†
The address (when this
abbreviation is used to request a Tropical cyclone TC
repetition, the question mark (IMI) Tropical cyclone advisory centre TCAC
precedes the abbreviation, e.g. IMI Tropopause TROP

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AIP GEN 2.2-29
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

True airspeed TAS Vector to final VTF


True bearing QTE Vertical VER
Tsunami (used in aerodrome Vertical navigation (to be
warnings) TSUNAMI† pronounced “VEE-NAV”) VNAV†
Tuesday TUE Vertical path angle VPA
Turbulence TURB Vertical speed VSP
Turn altitude TNA Vertical take-off and landing VTOL
Turn at an altitude/height TA/H Vertical visibility (followed by figures
Turn height TNH in METAR/SPECI and TAF) VV . . .
Turning point TP Very high frequency [30 to 300
MHz] VHF‡
T visual approach slope indicator
system (to be pronounced “TEE- Very high frequency direction-
VASIS”) T-VASIS† finding station VDF
Type of aircraft TYP Very important person VIP‡
Typhoon TYPH Very long range VLR
Very low frequency [3 to 30 kHz] VLF
U VHF omnidirectional radio range VOR‡
UHF tactical air navigation aid TACAN† Vicinity VCY
Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000 Vicinity of the aerodrome (followed
MHz] UHF‡ by FG = fog, FC = funnel cloud, SH
= shower, PO = dust/sand whirls,
Ultra high frequency direction-
BLDU = blowing dust, BLSA =
finding station UDF
blowing sand, BLSN = blowing
Ultra long range ULR snow, DS = duststorm, SS =
Unable UNA sandstorm, TS = thunderstorm or
Unable higher due traffic UHDT VA = volcanic ash, e.g. VCFG =
vicinity) VC . . .
Unable to approve UNAP
Visibility VIS
Uncertainty phase INCERFA†
Visibility, cloud and present weather
Unidentified precipitation (used in
better than prescribed values or
automated METAR/SPECI) UP
conditions (to be pronounced “KAV-
Unlimited UNL OH-KAY”) CAVOK†
Unreliable UNREL Visual approach chart (followed by
Unserviceable U/S name/title) VAC . . .
Until TIL† Visual approach slope indicator
Until advised by . . . UAB . . . systems VASIS
Until further notice UFN Visual-aural radio range VAR
Until past . . . (place) TIP Visual flight rules VFR‡
Upper air route UAR Visual meteorological conditions VMC‡
Upper area control centre UAC Visual reference to the ground, by VSA
Upper control area UTA Volcanic ash VA
Upper flight information region UIR‡ Volcanic ash advisory centre VAAC
Upper information centre UIC VOR airborne equipment test
facility VOT
Upward (tendency in RVR during
previous 10 minutes) U VOR and TACAN combination VORTAC†

V W

Variable VRB Warning WRNG


Variations from the mean wind Waterspout WTSPT
direction (preceded and followed by Way-point WPT
figures in METAR/SPECI, e.g. We agree or It is correct (to be used
350V070) . . . V... in AFS as a procedure signal) OK*
Variations from the mean wind Weaken or weakening WKN
speed (gusts) (followed by figures Weather WX
in METAR/SPECI and TAF) G...
Wednesday WED

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Weight WT Yellow caution zone (runway


West or western longitude W lighting) YCZ
Westbound WB Yes or affirm or affirmative or that is
correct AFM
West-north-west WNW
Yes (affirmative) (to be used in AFS
West-south-west WSW
as a procedure signal) YES*
What is my distance to your
Your YR
station? Or Your distance to my
station is (distance figures and
units) (to be used in
radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) QGE
White W
White type of ice formation, opaque OPA
Wide area augmentation system WAAS†
Widespread WDSPR
Width or wide WID
Will comply WILCO†
Will you give me the position of my
station according to the bearings
taken by the D/F stations which you
control? or The position of your
station according to the bearings
taken by the D/F stations that I
control was . . . latitude . . .
longitude (or other indication of
position), class . . . at . . . hours (to
be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q
Code) QTF
Will you indicate the TRUE track to
reach you? or The TRUE track to
reach me is . . . degrees at . . .
hours (to be used in
radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) QUJ
Will you relay to . . . free of charge?
or I will relay to . . . free of charge
(to be used in AFS as a Q Code) QSP
Wind WIND
Wind direction indicator WDI
Wind shear WS
Wind speed WSPD
Wing bar lights WBAR
Wireless telegraphy WT±
With effect from or effective from WEF
With immediate effect or effective
immediately WIE
Within WI
Without WO
Work in progress WIP
World Aeronautical Chart — ICAO
1:1 000 000 (followed by name/title) WAC . . .
World area forecast centre WAFC
World Geodetic System — 1984 WGS-84
Worldwide web WWW

Yellow Y

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AIP GEN 2.3−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 2.3 CHART SYMBOLS

See ICAO Annex 4 Appendix 2 for full list of symbols.


2.3.1. Charts other than Approach Charts

Civil (land)

Civil (water)

Joint civil and military (land)

Joint civil and military (water)

Military (land)

Military (water)

Emergency aerodrome or aerodrome with no facilities

Sheltered anchorage

Heliport

2.3.2 Approach Charts

The aerodrome on which the procedure is based

Aerodrome affecting the traffic pattern on the aerodrome on


which the procedure is based

2.3.3 Aerodrome Charts

Hard surface runway

Unpaved runway

Stop way

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.3.4 Aerodrome Installations and Lights

Aerodrome reference point (ARP)

Taxiways and parking areas


To be
Control Tower
determined
Point light
To be
Barrette
determined

Marine light
Obstacle light

Aeronautical ground light


To be
Wind direction indicator (lighted)
determined
To be
Wind direction indicator (unlighted)
determined
Landing direction indicator (lighted)

Landing direction indicator (unlighted)

2.3.5 Miscellaneous

Highest elevation on chart

Obstacle
Group obstacles
Note A: Numerals in italics indicate elevation of top obstacle
above sea level. A
Note B: Upright numerals in parentheses indicate height above B
specified datum.
Restricted airspace (prohibited, restricted or danger areas)

Common boundary of two areas

Transmission line or overhead cable

Isogonal

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AIP GEN 2.4−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 2.4 LOCATION INDICATORS

2.4.1 Code Allocation

2.4.1.1 Afghanistan follows international conventions in the allocation of codes. The first letter
is an ‘O’ to designate Middle East region. The second letter is ‘A” designating locations in
Afghanistan. The remaining two letters designate the landing area/location, and may not
necessarily correlate with the English name of the location. Locations other than those given
the ‘OA’ prefix are designated by three, four or five letter codes. To avoid confusion with
location indicators, waypoints do not begin with the letters ‘OA’.

2.4.1.2 The following table summarizes code allocation:

Type Code Example


Licensed aerodrome, aircraft Four letters (OA_ _ ) Kabul International
landing area, helicopter landing site Airport – (OAKB)
Navigation Aid Two or three letters Kabul VOR (KBL)
Visual Waypoint Four letters Not yet allocated
IFR Waypoint Five letters MURAD

2.4.2 List of Location Codes

2.4.2.1 – Decode

CODE LOCATION CODE LOCATION


OAAD AMDAR OAEK KESHM
OAAK ANDKHOI OAEM ESHKASHEM
OAAS ASMAR OAEQ ISLAM QALA
OABD BEHSOOD OAFG KHOST-O-FERING
OABG BAGHLAN OAFR FARAH
OABK BANDKAMALKHAN OAFZ FEYZABAD
OABN BAMYAN OAGA GHAZIABAD
OABR BAMAR OAGD GADER
OABS SARDAY OAGL GULISTAN
OABT BOST/LASHKAR GAH OAGM GHELMEEN
OACB CHARBURJAK OAGN GHAZNI
OACC CHAKHCHARAN OAGS GASAR
OADD DAWLATABAD OAGZ GARDEZ
OADF DARRA-I-SOOF OAHE HAZRAT EMAN
OADV DEVAR OAHJ HAJIGAK
OADW WAZAKHWA OAHN KHWAHAN
OADZ DARWAZ OAHR HERAT

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

CODE LOCATION CODE LOCATION


OAIX BAGRAM OAQQ QARQIN
OAJL JALALABAD OAQR QAISAR
OAJS JABUL SARAJ OARG URUZGAN
OAJW JAWAND OARM DILARAM
OAKA KOBAN OARP RIMPA
OAKB KABUL AD OART RUSTAG
OAKD KAMDESH OARZ RAZER
OAKG KHOJAGHAR OASA SHARONA AIRSTRIP
OAKJ KAJAKI OASB SAROBI
OAKL KONJAK-I-LOGAR OASD SHINDAND
OAKM KAMAR OASG SHEBERGHAN
OAKN KANDAHAR OASK SERKA
OAKR KALDAR OASL SALAM
OAKS KHOST OASM SAMANGAN
OAKT KALAT OASN SHEGHNAN
OAKX KABUL (ACC/FIC OASP SARE PUL
OAKZ KAREZ-I-MIR OASR SABAR
OALG LOGAR OASS SALANG-I-JUNUBI
OALL LAL OAST SHUR TEPA
OALN LAGHMAN OASW SARHAWDZA
OAMK MUKUR OATD TOORGHONDI
OAMN MAIMANA OATG TASHKURGHAN
OAMS MAZAR-E-SHARIF OATK KOTAL
OAMT MUNTA OATN TEREEN/TARIN KOWT
OANR NAWOR OATQ TALUQAN
OANS SALANG-I-SHAMALI OATT TARIN KOWT
OAOB OBEH OATW TEWARA
OAOG URGOON OATZ TESAK
OAOO DESHOO OAUZ KUNDUZ
OAPG PAGHMAN OAWK FOB WASI KHWA
OAPJ PAN JAO OAWU WURTACH
OAQA QALAT OAWZ WAZIRABAD
OAQD QADES OAYL YAKAWLANG
OAQK QALA-I-NYAZKHAN OAYQ YANGI QALA
OAQM KRON MONJAN OAYW YAWAN
OAQN QALA-I-NAW OAZB ZEBAK

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AIP GEN 2.4−3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

CODE LOCATION CODE LOCATION


OAZI CAMP BASTION OAZJ ZARANJ

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AIP GEN 2.4−4
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.4.2.2 – Encode
LOCATION CODE LOCATION CODE
AMDAR OAAD JAWAND OAJW
ANDKHOI OAAK KABUL (ACC/FIC OAKX
ASMAR OAAS KABUL AD OAKB
BAGHLAN OABG KAJAKI OAKJ
BAGRAM OAIX KALAT OAKT
BAMAR OABR KALDAR OAKR
BAMYAN OABN KAMAR OAKM
BANDKAMALKHAN OABK KAMDESH OAKD
BEHSOOD OABD KANDAHAR OAKN
BOST/LASHKAR GAH OABT KAREZ-I-MIR OAKZ
CAMP BASTION OAZI KESHM OAEK
CHAKHCHARAN OACC KHOJAGHAR OAKG
CHARBURJAK OACB KHOST OAKS
DARRA-I-SOOF OADF KHOST-O-FERING OAFG
DARWAZ OADZ KHWAHAN OAHN
DAWLATABAD OADD KOBAN OAKA
DESHOO OAOO KONJAK-I-LOGAR OAKL
DEVAR OADV KOTAL OATK
DILARAM OARM KRON MONJAN OAQM
ESHKASHEM OAEM KUNDUZ OAUZ
FEYZABAD OAFZ LAGHMAN OALN
FARAH OAFR LAL OALL
GADER OAGD LOGAR OALG
GARDEZ OAGZ MAIMANA OAMN
GASAR OAGS MAZAR-E-SHARIF OAMS
GHAZIABAD OAGA MUKUR OAMK
GHAZNI OAGN MUNTA OAMT
GHELMEEN OAGM NAWOR OANR
GULISTAN OAGL OBEH OAOB
HAJIGAK OAHJ PAGHMAN OAPG
HAZRAT EMAN OAHE PAN JAO OAPJ
HERAT OAHR QADES OAQD
ISLAM QALA OAEQ QAISAR OAQR
JABUL SARAJ OAJS QALA-I-NAW OAQN
JALALABAD OAJL QALA-I-YAZKHAN OAQK

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AIP GEN 2.4−5
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

LOCATION CODE LOCATION CODE


QALAT OAQA SHUR TEPA OAST
QARQIN OAQQ TALUQAN OATQ
RAZER OARZ TARIN KOWT OATT
RIMPA OARP TASHKURGHAN OATG
RUSTAG OART TEREEN/TARIN KOWT OATN
SABAR OASR TESAK OATZ
SALAM OASL TEWARA OATW
SALANG-I-JUNUBI OASS TOORGHONDI OATD
SALANG-I-SHAMALI OANS URGOON OAOG
SAMANGAN OASM URUZGAN OARG
SARDAY OABS FOB WASI KHWA OAWK
SARE PUL OASP WAZAKHWA OADW
SARHAWDZA OASW WAZIRABAD OAWZ
SAROBI OASB WURTACH OAWU
SERKA OASK YAKAWLANG OAYL
SHARONA AIRSTRIP OASA YANGI QALA OAYQ
SHEBERGHAN OASG YAWAN OAYW
SHEGHNAN OASN ZARANJ OAZJ
SHINDAND OASD ZEBAK OAZB

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AIP GEN 2.5−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 2.5 LIST OF RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS

2.5.1 Afghanistan’s navigation aids are detailed below.

Aid Ident Frequency Lat/Long Remarks


Bagram TACAN BGM CH105/ 115.8 N34º56'34.8" Military use only
E069º15'41.4"
Bagram ILS I-BAG 110.7 N34º57'45.48"
E69º16'39.55"
Herat TACAN HRT CH54/ 111.7 N34°12'38" - Military use only
MHz E62°13'42"
Herat NDB HRT 412 KHz N34°12'38" -
E62°13'42"
Kabul VOR-DME KBL 112.0 /CH57 N34º32'44.2"
E069º17'25.4"
Kabul TACAN OKB CH65 N34º33'48.0" Military use only
E069º12'58.7"
Kabul ILS I-AKW 110.5/CH42 N34º34'16.3"
E069º11'29.5"
Kandahar NDB KN 1720 MHz N31º29'57.92"
E065º51'09.30"
Kandahar TACAN KAF CH75/ 112.8 N31º30'24.6"
E065º51'06.6"
Mazar-e Sharif MES CH72X / N36º42'15.84" Military use only
TACAN 112.5 E67º12'49.96"

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AIP GEN 2.6−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 2.6 CONVERSION TABLES

NM to KM KM to NM FT to M M to FT
1 NM = 1.852 KM 1 KM = 0.54 NM 1 FT = 0.3048 M 1 M = 3.281 FT
NM KM KM NM FT M M FT
0.1 0.185 0.1 0.05 1 0.305 1 3.28
0.2 0.370 0.2 0.11 2 0.610 2 6.56
0.3 0.556 0.3 0.16 3 0.914 3 9.84
0.4 0.741 0.4 0.22 4 1.219 4 13.12
0.5 0.926 0.5 0.27 5 1.524 5 16.40
0.6 1.111 0.6 0.32 6 1.829 6 19.69
0.7 1.296 0.7 0.38 7 2.134 7 22.97
0.8 1.482 0.8 0.43 8 2.438 8 26.25
0.9 1.667 0.9 0.49 9 2.743 9 29.53
1 1.852 1 0.54 10 3.048 10 32.81
2 3.704 2 1.08 20 6.096 20 65.62
3 5.556 3 1.62 30 9.144 30 98.43
4 7.408 4 2.16 40 12.192 40 131.23
5 9.260 5 2.70 50 15.240 50 164.04
6 11.112 6 3.24 60 18.288 60 196.85
7 12.964 7 3.78 70 21.336 70 229.66
8 14.816 8 4.32 80 24.384 80 262.47
9 16.668 9 4.86 90 27.432 90 295.28
10 18.520 10 5.40 100 30.480 100 328.08
20 37.040 20 10.80 200 60.960 200 656.17
30 55.560 30 16.20 300 91.440 300 984.25
40 74.080 40 21.60 400 121.920 400 1312.34
50 92.600 50 27.00 500 152.400 500 1640.48
60 111.120 60 32.40 600 182.880 600 1968.50
70 129.640 70 37.80 700 213.360 700 2296.59
80 148.160 80 43.20 800 243.840 800 2624.67
90 166.680 90 48.60 900 274.320 900 2952.76
100 185.200 100 54.00 1000 304.800 1000 3280.84
200 370.400 200 107.99 2000 609.600 2000 6561.68
300 555.600 300 161.99 3000 914.400 3000 9842.52
400 740.800 400 215.98 4000 1219.200 4000 13123.36
500 926.000 500 269.98 5000 1524.000 5000 16404.20
6000 1828.800
7000 2133.600
8000 2438.400
9000 2743.200
10000 3048.000

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AIP GEN 2.7−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 2.7 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLES

2.7.1. Contact local meteorological office for official sunset and sunrise times.
Alternatively, you may go to the following website and print a table for your location:
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/.
Select 'Data Services' and enter appropriate year, latitude and longitude.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 3.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 3 SERVICES

GEN 3.1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

3.1.1 Responsible Service

3.1.1.1 The Aeronautical Information Service ensures the flow of information


necessary for the safety and regularity of international and domestic air navigation
within the area of its responsibility as indicated under GEN 3.1.2 below. The service
is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in ICAO Annex 15 –
Aeronautical Information Services.
3.1.2 Area of Responsibility

3.1.2.1 The Aeronautical Information Service is responsible for the collection and
dissemination of information for Afghanistan.
3.1.3 Aeronautical Publications

3.1.3.1 The aeronautical information is provided in the form of the Integrated


Information Package consisting of the following elements:
3.1.3.1.1 Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and amendment service to the
AIP (AIP AMDT);
3.1.3.1.2 Supplement to the AIP (AIP SUP);
3.1.3.1.3 Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC):
3.1.3.1.4 NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletin (PIB); and
3.1.3.1.5 Checklists and summaries.
3.1.3.2 Aeronautical Information Publication and amendment service
3.1.3.2.1 The AIP is the overarching aviation document intended primarily to satisfy
international requirements for the exchange of permanent aeronautical information
and long duration temporary changes essential for safe and efficient air navigation.
The Afghanistan AIP is published in one volume. The AIP is published in an
electronic format as a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file, in English only, for use in
international and domestic operation, whether the flight is a commercial or private
one.
3.1.3.2.2 The AIP is amended by the publication of a full edition AIP in accordance
with a 56 day AIRAC cycle. A brief description of the references affected by the
publication of a full edition AIP will be provided in the form of a Summary of Changes.
Changes of note or significance are included; correction of editorial errors will not be
included. A checklist of AIP pages containing page number/chart title and the
publication or effective date (day, month by name, and year) of the information is
reissued with each edition.

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AIP GEN 3.1−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

3.1.3.3 Supplement to the AIP (AIP SUP) not implemented in Afghanistan AIP.
3.1.3.3.1 Temporary changes of long duration (three months and longer) and
information of short duration that consists of extensive text and/or text supplementing
the permanent information contained in the AIP are published as AIP Supplements
(AIP SUP). AIP SUPs are separated by information subject (General – GEN, Enroute
– ENR and Aerodromes – AD) and are placed accordingly at the beginning of each
AIP part. Each AIP Supplement is allocated a serial number, which is consecutive
and based on the calendar year, e.g. AIP SUP 1/04. Not implemented in Afghanistan
AIP
3.1.3.3.2 AIP SUP is kept in the AIP as long as all or some of its contents remain
valid. The period of validity of the information contained in the AIP SUP will normally
be given in the supplement itself. Alternatively, a NOTAM may be used to indicate
changes to the period of validity or cancellation of the AIP SUP. The checklist of AIP
SUP currently in force is issued in the monthly printed plain-language summary of
NOTAM in force. Not implemented in Afghanistan AIP.
3.1.3.4 Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)
3.1.3.4.1 Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC) contain information on the long-
term forecast of any major change in legislation, regulation, procedures or facilities.
This includes:
3.1.3.4.1.1 Information of a purely explanatory or advisory nature libel to affect flight
safety; and,
3.1.3.4.1.2 Information or notification of an explanatory or advisory nature concerning
technical, legislative or purely administrative matters.
3.1.3.4.2 AIC are issued in one series and each AIC is numbered consecutively on a
calendar year basis. The year, indicated by two digits, is a part of the serial number of
the AIC, e.g. AIC 1/04. A checklist of AIC currently in force is issued as an AIC twice
each year.
3.1.3.5 NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB):
3.1.3.5.1 NOTAMs contain information concerning the establishment, condition or
change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely
knowledge of which it is essential for personnel concerned with flight operations. The
text of each NOTAM contains the information in the order shown in the ICAO
NOTAMs format, and is composed of the significations/uniform abbreviated
phraseology assigned to the ICAO NOTAM Code. This is complemented by ICAO
abbreviations, indicators, identifiers, designators, callsigns, frequencies, figures and
plain language. NOTAM are originated and issued for Kabul FIR and are published.
Each pilot in command, Civil Air Carrier/Operator is responsible for ensuring current
NOTAMs are reviewed. Due to potential delays in transferring military NOTAMs
information into international NOTAM databases, all operators are advised to also
review NOTAMs on the Defence Internet NOTAM site (DINS) available at:
https://www.notams.jcs.mil;
https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/distribution/home.html; or
http://www.baseops.de

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 3.1−3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

3.1.3.6 Sale of Publications


3.1.3.6.1 The said publications may only be obtained from the MoTCA website.
Purchase prices are indicated in the following table:

Publication Price for a complete copy


In Afghanistan——Outside
Afghanistan
AIP – AFGHANISTAN No charge
ANNUAL subscription including Not currently available
NOTAM/AIC services
AIP ring binder Not currently available

3.1.4 Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) System

3.1.4.1 The Afghanistan AIP utilizes a 56-day AIRAC cycle. Amendments will only be
accepted up to 14 days prior to the publishing date. Future AIRAC publishing dates
are:

Publication Name & Effective date AIP submission close


Edition / Serial Number date
30 15-Jan-09 01-Jan-09
31 12-Mar-09 26-Feb-09
32 07-May-09 23-Apr-09
33 02-Jul-09 18-Jun-09
34 28-Aug-09 14-Jun-09

3.1.5 Pre-flight Information Service at Aerodromes/Heliports

3.1.5.1 Not available at this time.

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AIP GEN 3.2−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 3.2 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

3.2.1 Responsible Service(s)

3.2.1.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.2 Maintenance of Charts:

3.2.2.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.3 Purchase Arrangements

3.2.3.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.4 Aeronautical Chart Series available

3.2.4.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.5 List of Aeronautical Charts available

3.2.5.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.6 Index to the World Aeronautical Chart (WAC) - ICAO 1:1 000 000

3.2.6.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.7 Topographical Charts

3.2.7.1 Not available at this time.


3.2.8 Corrections to Charts not contained in the AIP

3.2.8.1 Not available at this time.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 3.3−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 3.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

3.3.1 Responsible Service

3.3.1.1 The CFACC, as the ACA, and the MoTCA are the responsible authorities for
the provision of air traffic services within the area indicated under GEN 3.3.2.
3.3.1.2 Air traffic services are provided in accordance with the provisions contained in
the following ICAO documents:
Annex 2 Rules of the Air
Annex 11 Air Traffic Services
Doc 4444 Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Air Traffic Management
Doc 8168 Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Air Craft Operations
(PANS-OPS)
Doc 7030 Regional Supplementary Procedures
3.3.1.3 Differences to these provisions are detailed at GEN 1.7.
3.3.2 Area of Responsibility

3.3.2.1 Air traffic services are provided for the entire Kabul FIR.
3.3.3 Types of Air Traffic Services

3.3.3.1 A combination of coalition military, military contractor and civilian air traffic
service workforce provides the following types of air traffic services in Afghanistan:
3.3.3.1.1 Aerodrome Control Service is provided to aerodrome traffic within an
airfield’s CTR/ATZ as defined in ENR 2.1.1.1. The control function in respect of
aerodrome and other traffic operating on the surface outside the landing area in use
may be provided separately and is termed Surface Movement Control. Bagram,
Kandahar, Kabul, Herat and Mazar-E Sharif all provide an aerodrome control service.
3.3.3.1.2 Approach/Departure Control Service is provided to flights within an
airfield’s TMA as defined in ENR 2.1.1.1. Approach/departure control service is
provided until the arriving flights become aerodrome traffic and to departing flights
from the time they cease to be aerodrome traffic until they climb independently of
approaching flights or aircraft departing on other routes. The control function
concerned with departing traffic when separately established is termed Departure
Control, the remaining function then being termed Approach Control.
Approach/Departure control service will be provided jointly with aerodrome control
service, unless specified otherwise in Enroute Supplement. A radar approach control
service is provided at Bagram, Kabul and Kandahar. A procedural approach control
service is provided at Mazar-e-Sharif.
3.3.3.1.3 Area Control Service is provided to flights operating in a control area when
not provided with aerodrome or approach control service. Enroute Procedural (non-

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AIP GEN 3.3−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ATC Surveillance System) service is provided by the Kabul ACC to IFR aircraft
operating on Kabul FIR high and low structure airways.
3.3.3.1.4 Air Traffic Surveillance Service is the predominant means of control at
Bagram, Kabul and Kandahar. ATC Surveillance service may include the following:
3.3.3.1.4.1 ATC Surveillance Service provides positive traffic separation (except
between VFR flights in VMC in Class D and E airspace) and the monitoring of aircraft
navigation, to identified traffic in controlled airspace.
3.3.3.1.4.2 Radar Information Service (RIS) is a service provided by ATC within ATC
Surveillance System coverage. It provides traffic, position and navigation information
to flights not receiving a separation service and is available to improve situational
awareness and assist pilots in avoiding collisions with other aircraft. At pilot request,
and, if possible, a controller providing RIS will suggest a course of action to avoid
other aircraft. Ultimate responsibility for aircraft and terrain avoidance rests with the
pilot in command. This service may be provided in Class G airspace to IFR flights in
relation to other IFR flights and, unless impracticable, in relation to observed VFR
flights. It may also be provided to VFR flights in Class E and G airspace.
3.3.3.1.4.3 Final Approach Service provides a precision or surveillance radar service
for final approach.
3.3.3.1.4.4 Emergency Service provides navigation assistance to aircraft in distress
or experiencing navigational difficulties.
3.3.3.1.5 Flight Information Service (FIS) is a non- ATC Surveillance System
service provided either separately, or in conjunction with other services, for the
purpose of supplying information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flight.
Provision of the service includes information about weather, changes of serviceability
of facilities, conditions at aerodromes and any other information pertinent to safety.
This service does not provide separation or sequencing to aircraft.
3.3.3.1.5.1 If in ATC Surveillance System coverage, the controller may attempt to
identify the flight for monitoring and coordination purposes only. Such identification
does not imply that an ATC Surveillance service is being provided or that the
controller will continuously monitor the flight.
3.3.3.1.5.2 Where a controller suspects, from whatever source, that a flight is in
dangerous proximity to another aircraft, a warning is to be issued to the pilot. It is
accepted that this information may be incomplete and the controller cannot assume
responsibility for its issuance at all times or for its accuracy.
3.3.4 Coordination between the Operator and Air Traffic Services

3.3.4.1 Coordination between the operator and traffic services is affected in


accordance with 2.15 of ICAO Annex 11 and 11.2.1.1.4 and 11.2.1.1.5 of Chapter 11
of the Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Air Traffic Management (Doc 4444
ATM/501).

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 3.3−3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

3.3.5 Minimum Flight Altitude

3.3.5.1 Minimum flight altitude is determined by adding 2 000 feet on top of terrain or
obstacle heights taken in the vicinity of the area. That altitude is then rounded up to
the next hundred-foot value. For example, an obstacle exists at 6 775 feet. Add 2 000
feet to clear the obstacle, which would make the Minimum Obstacle Clearance
Altitude (MOCA) 8 800 feet. Rounded up to the next thousand-foot value equals a
minimum IFR flight altitude of 9 000 feet.
3.3.6 ATS Units Address List

3.3.6.1 Not available at this time.

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AIP GEN 3.4−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 3.4 COMMUNICATION SERVICES

3.4.1 Responsible Service

3.4.1.1 The service is provided in accordance with provisions contained in the


following ICAO documents:
Annex 10 Aeronautical Telecommunications
Doc 8400 Procedures for Air Navigation Services-ICAO Abbreviations and
Codes (PANS-ABC)
Doc 8585 Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical
Authorities and Services
Doc 7030 Regional Supplementary Procedures
Doc 7910 Location Indicators
3.4.2 Area of Responsibility

3 4.2.1 Communication services are provided for the entire Kabul FIR.
3.4.3 Types of Services

3.4.3.1 Radio Navigation Services


The following types of radio aids to navigation are available:
VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
3.4.3.2 Mobile/Fixed Service
3.4.3.2.1 Mobile Service. The aeronautical stations maintain a continuous watch on
their stated frequencies during the published hours of service unless otherwise
notified. An aircraft should normally communicate with the air-ground agency that
exercises control in the area in which the aircraft is flying. Aircraft should maintain a
continuous watch on the appropriate frequency of the control station and should not
abandon watch, except in an emergency, without informing the control station.
3.4.3.2.2 Fixed Service. The messages to be transmitted over the Aeronautical
Fixed Service (AFS) are accepted only if they satisfy the requirements of ICAO
Annex 10, Vol. II Chapter 3.3; they are prepared in the form specified in ICAO Annex
10; and the text on an individual message does not exceed 200 groups. General
aircraft operating agency messages are only accepted for transmission to countries
that have agreed to a accept Class B traffic.
3.4.4 Requirements and Conditions

3.4.4.1 No specific requirements or conditions exist.

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AIP GEN 3.5−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 3.5 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

3.5.1 Responsible Service

3.5.1.1 The Kabul ACC will provide current weather conditions as well as altimeter
settings from various locations throughout the Kabul FIR and surrounding nations.
Kabul ACC will also provide limited forecasts.
3.5.2 Area of Responsibility

3.5.2.1 Meteorological service is provided for the entire Kabul FIR.


3.5.3 Meteorological Observations and Reports

3.5.3.1 The following is a list of the appropriate weather station reporting codes for
weather stations in Afghanistan.
KABUL OAKB
KANDAHAR KQHN
BAGRAM KQSA
HERAT OAHR
MAZAR-E SHARIF EQBM
KUNDUZ * EQBA
FEYZABAD * EQBF
*Observation Post only.

3.5.3.2 These station codes can be used to obtain weather data from these locations
using the following internet address:
http://www.baseops.net/metro.html/
3.5.3.3 Military users from a .mil computer may also use the following site to obtain
weather data for the same sites in Afghanistan:
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/
3.5.4 Types of Services

3.5.5 Notification Required from Operators

3.5.6 Aircraft Reports

3.5.6.1 Aircraft are encouraged to provide weather reports to the Kabul ACC.

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AIP GEN 3.5−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

3.5.7 VOLMET Service

3.5.8 SIGMET Service

3.5.9 Other Automated Meteorological Services

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP GEN 3.6−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 3.6 SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR)

3.6.1 Responsible Service(s)

3.6.1.1 Search and rescue service (SAR) will be established to provide an early help
and rescue to passengers and aircrafts’ crews, which have found themselves in a
state of emergency on territory of Afghanistan and in Kabul FIR.
3.6.1.2 There is currently no national SAR capability in Afghanistan.
3.6.1.3 ISAF can provide limited SAR capability by re-tasking available aircraft or
helicopters.
3.6.1.4 The Combined Rescue Coordination Centre (CRCC) at ISAF Headquarters
Kabul has the responsibility for co-ordination of SAR provision.
Address of the Combined Rescue Coordination Centre:
Attn: ACE, CRCC Chief
HQ ISAF
Great Masood Road
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Commercial telephone: +93 (0) 79 951 1745
+93 (0) 79 951 1039
3.6.1.5 The search and rescue service will be provided in accordance with respective
military publications.
3.6.2 Area of Responsibility

3.6.2.1 The search and rescue service is carried out on territory and airspace
covered by CFACC and ISAF and their subordinate units.
3.6.2.2 If a state of emergency of an aircraft controlled by ATS unit arises, the ATS
unit shall notify HQ ISAF CRCC immediately.
3.6.3 Types of Services

3.6.3.1 The service execution in the Combined Rescue Coordination Centre is


continuous H24.
3.6.4 Search and Rescue Agreements

3.6.4.1 Not available at this time.


3.6.5 Search and Rescue Facilities

3.6.5.1 Not available at this time.

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AIP GEN 3.6−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

3.6.6 Signals and Procedures Employed by Rescue Aircraft

3.6.6.1 Procedures and signals used by aircraft


3.6.6.1.1 Procedures for pilot in command observing an accident or intercepting a
distress call or message, follow the Annex 12 of the International Civil Aviation
Convention Part 5.
3.6.6.2 Communication
3.6.6.2.1 Emergency frequency 121.5 MHz is during the hours of service
continuously monitored by operating units. These units report the interception of
signal to Combined Rescue Coordination Centre without delay.
3.6.6.2.2 During search and rescue operations the visual signals described in Annex
12 to the International Aviation Convention, Chapter 5, Para 5.10 are used.
3.6.6.2.3 Ground to air visual signal codes for use by survivors

NR Message Code symbol


1 Required assistance V
2 Required medical assistance X
3 No or Negative N
4 Yes or Affirmative Y
5 Proceed in this direction
Instructions for use:
1. Make signals not smaller than 2.75 m (9 ft)
2. Take care to lay out signals exactly as shown.
3. Provide as much colour contrast as possible between signals and
background.
4. Make every effort to attract attention by other means such as radio, fire,
smoke, reflected light.

3.6.7 ELT Reporting Procedures

3.6.7.1 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) will be reported to the nearest ATC
facility as soon as possible. ATC facilities will contact HQ ISAF as noted in 3.6.1.4
and will cooperate with ISAF to the greatest extent possible.

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AIP GEN 4.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 4 CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION

SERVICES

GEN 4.1 AERODROME/HELIPORT CHARGES

4.1.1 Not available at this time.

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AIP GEN 4.2−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

GEN 4.2 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES CHARGES

4.2.1 Aircraft will be charged $400 USD for overflights.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP ENR 0.6−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

PART 2 – ENROUTE (ENR)

Page
ENR 0
ENR 0.1 PREFACE……………………………………….. ............. Not applicable
ENR 0.2 RECORD OF AIR AMENDMENT……… ...................... Not applicable
ENR 0.3 RECORD OF AIR SUPPLEMENTS……………. .......... Not applicable
ENR 0.4 CHECKIST OF AIP……………………………... ............ Not applicable
ENR 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENT TO THE AIP……......... Not applicable
ENR 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 2…………………….. ENR 0.6-1
ENR 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 2

ENR 1 GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES


ENR 1.1 General Rules……………………………………… ......... ENR 1.1-1
ENR 1.2 Visual Flight Rules………………………………… ......... ENR 1.2-1
ENR 1.2.1 Visual Meteorological Conditions………… ........ ENR 1.2-1
ENR 1.2.2 Altitude and Airspace Restrictions ………… ...... ENR 1.2-2
ENR 1.2.3 Air Traffic Services…………………………. ........ ENR 1.2-2
ENR 1.2.4 Change to Instrument Flight Rules………… ...... ENR 1.2-2
ENR 1.3 Instrument Flight Rules……………………..…… ........... ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.3.1 Rules Applicable to all IFR Flights……… .......... ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.3.2 Change from IFR Flight to VFR Flight……… ..... ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.4 ATS Airspace Classification…………………………...... ENR 1.4-1
ENR 1.4.1 Description of Airspace in Kabul FIR……… ...... ENR 1.4-1
ENR 1.4.2 Airspace Classes, Service Provided, Flight
Requirements .................................................... ENR 1.4-2
ENR 1.4.3 Additions or Amendments to Afghanistan Airspace. ENR 1.4-3
ENR 1.4.4 Wake Turbulence Categories ............................ ENR 1.4-3
ENR 1.5 Holding, Approach and Departure Procedures……… .. ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.1 Holding……………………………………… ......... ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.2 Arriving Flights……………………………… ........ ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.3 Departing Flights…………………………… ........ ENR 1.5-2
ENR 1.5.4 Military and Civil lighting requirements……………… ENR 1.5-2
ENR 1.6 ATC Surveillance Services and Procedures…………… …ENR 1.6-1
ENR 1.6.1 Services and Coverage……………………………. ENR 1.6-1
ENR 1.6.2 Radio Failure Procedures…………………… ..... ENR 1.6-1
ENR 1.7 Altimeter Setting Procedures……………………………... ENR 1.7-1
ENR 1.8 Regional Supplementary Procedures (Doc 7030)………… ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.8.1 Flight Levels………………………………………. ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.8.2 Separation……………………………………….... ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.9 Air Traffic Flow Management…………………………….. ENR 1.9-1

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AIP ENR 0.6−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.9.1 Prior Permission Required (PPR) – General ..... ENR 1.9-1
ENR 1.9.2 PPR Requests……………………………………… ENR 1.9-1
ENR 1.10 Flight Planning……………………………………….... .... ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.10.1 General……………………………………….... .... ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.10.2 Procedures Applicable to Operators/Pilots……. ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.10.3 Approval Prior to Flight Plan Submission…...... . ENR 1.10-4
ENR 1.10.4 Flight Plan Information………………………....... ENR 1.10-5
ENR 1.11 Addressing of Flight Plan Messages…………………... ENR 1.11-1
ENR 1.11.1 General…………………………………………..... ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.11.2 Herat (OAHR) Requirements…………………. ... ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.11.3 Mazar-e Sharif (OAMS) Requirements……….. . ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.12 Interception of Civil Aircraft………………………….. ..... ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.12.1 Interception Procedures……………………….. .. ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.12.2 Phraseology during Interception…………….... .. ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.12.3 Signals used in the Event of Interception……... ENR 1.12-2
ENR 1.13 Unlawful Interference…………………………………. .... ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.13.1 General……………………………………….... .... ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.13.2 Procedures………………………………………... ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.14 Air Traffic Incidents……………………………………..... ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.1 Definition of Air Traffic Incidents…………….. .... ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.2 Definition of Aircraft Proximity………………. ..... ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.3 Designation of Air Traffic Incidents…………… .. ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.4 Use of Air Traffic Incident Report Form………... ENR 1.14-2
ENR 1.14.5 Reporting Procedures………………………….. .. ENR 1.14-2
ENR 1.14.6 Purpose of Reporting and Handling of the Form ENR 1.14-3
ENR 1.14.7 Air Traffic Incident Report Form………………… ENR 1.14-3
ENR 2 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
ENR 2.1 Flight Information Region, Terminal Control Areas… ... ENR 2.1-1
ENR 2.1.1 Air Traffic Control Airspace……………………… ENR 2.1-1
ENR 3 ATS ROUTES
ENR 3.1 Lower ATS Routes………………………………………… ENR 3.1-1
ENR 3.2 Upper ATS Routes……………………………………….. ENR 3.2-1
ENR 3.3 Area Navigation Routes………………………………….. ENR 3.3-1
ENR 3.4 Helicopter Routes………………………………………… ENR 3.4-1
ENR 3.5 Other Routes……………………………………………… ENR 3.5-1
ENR 3.6 Enroute Holding………………………………………….. ENR 3.6-1

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ENR 4 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS


ENR 4.1 Radio Navigation Aids – Enroute………………………… ENR 4.1-1
ENR 4.2 Special Navigation Systems……………………………… ENR 4.2-1
ENR 4.3 Name – Code Designators for Significant Points……… ENR 4.3-1
ENR 4.4 Aeronautical Ground Lights – Enroute…………………… ENR 4.4-1
ENR 5 NAVIGATION WARNINGS
ENR 5.1 Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas…………… ... ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.1 Introduction………………………………………. . ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.2 Definitions………………………………………... . ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.3 Designations…………………………………….... ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.4 Prohibited Areas………………………………….. ENR 5.1-2
ENR 5.1.5 Restricted Areas………………………………….. ENR 5.1-2
ENR 5.1.6 Danger Areas…………………………………….. ENR 5.1-5
ENR 5.2 Mil Exercise and Training Areas and Air Defence
Identification Zone ........................................................ ENR 5.2-1
ENR 5.3 Other Activities of a dangerous Nature and Other
Potential Hazards………………………………………... ENR 5.3-1
ENR 5.3.4 Ascents of Radiosondes and Radar High
Altitude Wind Observations ............................... ENR 5.3-2
ENR 5.4 Air Navigation Obstacles – Enroute……………………... ENR 5.4-1
ENR 5.5 Aerial Sporting and Recreational Activities……………... ENR 5.5-1
ENR 5.6 Bird Migration and Areas with Sensitive Fauna…………… ENR 5.6-1
ENR 6 ENROUTE CHART – ICAO
ENR 6.1 Afghanistan Low Level Enroute Chart…………………... ENR 6.1-1
ENR 6.2 Afghanistan High Level Enroute Chart………………….. ENR 6.2-1

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ENR 1 GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

ENR 1.1 GENERAL RULES

1.1.1 All non military aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR must file a flight plan. If a stop
over at an uncontrolled field is planned, the follow-on flight plan must be filed in
advance at an appropriate location. Compliance with ICAO procedures at
uncontrolled fields is mandatory to ensure separation from military operations.
1.1.2 All military aircraft operating in support of on-going military operations may
manoeuvre through any area in the Kabul FIR during hours of darkness. Landings
after sunset will be restricted to qualified NVG crews or to those airfields that have
appropriate runway lighting. Take-offs are at the discretion and training of the crew
after all risk assessment has been done.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES

1.2.1 Visual Meteorological Conditions

1.2.1.1 IAW Rules of The Air Annex 2 to The Convention on International Civil
Aviation, except when operating as a special VFR flight, VFR flights shall be
conducted so that the aircraft is flown in conditions of visibility and distance from
clouds equal to or greater than those specified in the following table:

Airspace Classification
A *, C, D, G
E
ABOVE 900m (3 000 ft) At and below 900m (3 000
AMSL or above 300m (1 ft) AMSL or 300m (1 000 ft)
000 ft) above terrain, above terrain, whichever is
whichever is the higher the higher
Distance 1 500 m horizontally Clear of cloud and in sight of
from cloud 300m (1 000 ft) vertically the surface
Flight 8 km above 3 050 m (10 000 ft) AMSL 5 5 km
visibility km below 3 050 m (10 000 ft) AMSL
* The VMC minima in Class A airspace are included for guidance to pilots and do
not imply acceptance of VFR flights in Class A airspace.

1.2.1.2 When so prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority:


a. Lower flight visibilities to 1 500 m may be permitted for flights operating:
(i) At speeds that, in the prevailing visibility, will give adequate
opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstacles in time to avoid
collision; or
(ii) In circumstances in which the probability of encounters with other
traffic would normally be low (e.g., in areas of low volume traffic and
for aerial work at low levels).
1.2.1.2.1 Helicopters may be permitted to operate in less than 1 500 m flight visibility,
if manoeuvred at a speed that will give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic
or any obstacles in time to avoid collision.
1.2.1.3 Except when a clearance is obtained from an air traffic control unit, VFR
flights shall not take off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone, or enter the
aerodrome traffic zone or traffic pattern:
a. When the ceiling is less than 450 m (1 500 ft); or
b. When the ground visibility is less than 5 km.
c. At night, if a civil aircraft
1.2.1.4 Civil VFR flights are not permitted within the Kabul FIR between sunset and
sunrise.

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1.2.2 Altitude and Airspace Restrictions

1.2.2.1 All VFR aircraft will fly at FL XX5. Civil VFR flights shall not be operated
above FL 235. Military aircraft may be VFR up to FL 290 within Class E. There are no
altitude restrictions on Military VFR aircraft in Class G. Military aircraft my cross Class
A Air Routes VFR subject to ATC clearance.
1.2.2.2 All civilian VFR flights must adhere to the published air route corridors in order
to segregate from military activity. Compliance with these procedures does not relieve
pilots of own responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft or for maintaining own safe
terrain/obstacle clearance at all times. Civilian VFR aircraft in Class E airways shall
maintain a listening watch on the appropriate ATC frequency at all times for advice on
short notice airway closures.
1.2.2.3 Except when necessary for take-off, landing or by permission of an
appropriate authority, a VFR flight shall not be flown:
a. Over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open
air assembly of persons at a height less than 1000 ft (300m) above the
highest obstacle within a radius of 600m of the aircraft;
b. Elsewhere, at a height less than 500 ft (150 m) above the ground or water.
1.2.3 Air Traffic Services

1.2.3.1 VFR flights shall comply with the provisions of air traffic control instructions:
a. When operated within Class C and D airspace;
b. When forming part of aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes; or
c. A VFR flight operating within or into designated controlled airspace, shall
maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch on the
appropriate communication channel and report its position as necessary to
the air traffic services unit providing air traffic services.
1.2.3.2 All VFR aircraft must receive a clearance prior to entering Class C airspace.
Flight advisory with Kabul ACC should not be construed as a clearance to enter
Class C airspace.
1.2.3.3 Military aircraft operating VFR should, to the max extent possible, maintain
radio contact with the appropriate air traffic control agency for their area of operation.
1.2.4 Change to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

1.2.4.1 An aircraft operating VFR that wishes to change to IFR shall:


a. If a flight plan was submitted, communicate the necessary changes to be
effected to its current flight plan, or
b. Submit a flight plan to the appropriate air traffic services unit and obtain a
clearance prior to proceeding IFR when in controlled airspace.

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1.2.4.2 Aircraft departing satellite airports are VFR and will remain VFR until air traffic
control assigns an altitude. If air traffic control is unable to issue an altitude
immediately, the controller will advise the pilot when or where to expect altitude
assignment.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES (IFR)

1.3.1 Rules Applicable to all IFR Flights

1.3.1.1 All civil aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR shall operate IFR in Class A except
where specifically authorized to conduct flight in VFR. Aircraft shall be equipped with
suitable instruments and navigation equipment appropriate to the route to be flown.
Aircraft intending to operate on Afghanistan’s air routes shall be suitably equipped to
comply with RNP-10 as detailed at GEN 1.5.2.
1.3.1.2 An IFR flight shall report, to the appropriate air traffic services unit, as soon as
possible, the time and level of passing each designated compulsory reporting point.
Position reports shall similarly be made in relation to additional points when
requested by the appropriate air traffic services unit.
1.3.1.3 Unless instructed by ATC, civil IFR flights are not permitted within Class G
airspace.
1.3.2 Change from IFR Flight to VFR Flight

1.3.2.1 An aircraft electing to change the conduct of its flight from compliance with the
instrument flight rules to compliance with the visual flight rules shall notify the
appropriate air traffic services unit specifically that the IFR flight is cancelled and
communicate there to the changes to be made to its current flight plan.
1.3.2.2 Military aircraft which are IFR and established on the airway or established
within Class E airspace and are requesting to land at airports which are outside of
these areas shall, if applicable, advise air traffic control when able to proceed tactical.
Air traffic control shall acknowledge and terminate IFR service. Aircraft that are
tactical shall cancel IFR and comply with applicable military directives. Aircraft that
cannot proceed tactical will not be descended below the airway’s minimum enroute
altitude or be permitted to exit the ATS route or Class E airspace.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.4 ATS AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Description of Airspace in Kabul FIR

1.4.1.1 The Kabul FIR is classified into Class A, C, D, E, and G airspace. Class B and F
airspace are not used in the Kabul FIR. Air traffic services are provided in all controlled
airspace, by the controlling ATC facility, based on Procedural (non- ATC Surveillance
System) procedures supplemented by ATC Surveillance System where possible.

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1.4.2 ATS Airspace Classes, Services provided and Flight Requirements:

Type Radio Subject to


Class Separation Services Speed
of Comms ATC
Provided Provided Limitation
Flight Required1 Clearance

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Type Radio Subject to


Class Separation Services Speed
of Comms ATC
Provided Provided Limitation
Flight Required1 Clearance
IFR All aircraft ATC service N/A Continuous Yes
A Only2 two-way
B Not applicable in the Kabul FIR
IFR IFR from ATC service N/A Continuous Yes
IFR IFR two-way
from VFR
VFR VFR from 1) ATC service 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
IFR for separation below 3 050 two-way
C from IFR 2) m (10 000
VFR/VFR traffic ft) AMSL
information
(and traffic
avoidance
advice on
request
IFR IFR from ATC service, 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
IFR traffic below 3 050 two-way
information m (10 000
about VFR ft) AMSL
flights (and
traffic
avoidance
advice on
D request)
VFR Nil IFR/VFR and 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
VFR/VFR traffic below 3 050 two-way
information m (10 000
(and traffic ft) AMSL
avoidance
advice on
request)
IFR IFR from ATC service 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
IFR and, as far as below 3 050 two-way
practical, traffic m (10 000
information ft) AMSL
about VFR
E flights
VFR Nil Traffic 250 kt IAS Continuous No3
information as below 3 050 two-way
far as practical m (10 000
ft) AMSL
F Not applicable in the Kabul FIR
IFR Nil Flight 250 kt IAS Continuous No
G4 information below 3 050 two-way
G4 service m (10 000
ft) AMSL

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Type Radio Subject to


Class Separation Services Speed
of Comms ATC
Provided Provided Limitation
Flight Required1 Clearance
VFR Nil Flight 250 kt IAS No No
information below 3 050
service m (10 000
ft) AMSL
Note 1: Serviceable and operating mode 3ACFT Transponder required in all
airspace
Note 2: VFR Military aircraft may be cleared to cross Class A airways by ATC
provided they are separated from IFR traffic.
Note 3: All VFR aircraft (includes military) in Class E shall monitor the appropriate
ATC frequency.
Note 4: Civil operations in class G airspace shall be kept to the minimum tracking
necessary to access airfields that do not underlie the air route structure.

1.4.3 Additions or Amendments to Afghanistan Airspace.

1.4.3.1 Any requirement to add or amend airspace within the Kabul FIR is required to
be coordinated via the CFACC Liaison Officer (LNO) initially as the first Point of
Contact (POC) Cell +93 (0)799 723906 . The second POC is the AUAB AFFOR/A3:
DSN 318 436-2578/4097/4098. AFFOR/A3 is the final approval authority for airspace
additions or amendments.
1.4.4 Wake Turbulence Categories

1.4.4.1 For the purpose of wake turbulence, aircraft are divided into the following
weight categories:
a. SUPER (J) − A380 Aircraft;
b. HEAVY (H) − All other aircraft types of 136,000 KG maximum take−off
weight or more;
c. MEDIUM (M) − Aircraft types of less than 136,000KG maximum take-off
weight but more than 7,000KG maximum take-off weight;
d. LIGHT (L) − Aircraft types of 7,000KG maximum take-off weight or less.
Note: B757 and H47 (Chinook) are categorised Heavy (H) when the following aircraft
is categorised either Medium (M) or Light (L) and categorised Medium(M) when the
preceding aircraft is categorized Heavy (H).

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ENR 1.5 HOLDING, APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

1.5.1 Holding

1.5.1.1 Enroute holding will be used in Kabul FIR when needed to expedite the flow
of traffic. If holding is issued, all aircraft shall fly 10-mile legs and conduct right turns.
An “expect further clearance” time (EFC) shall be issued by ATC at least 5 minutes
prior to the aircraft’s estimated time to the clearance limit. If no delay is expected at
the clearance limit, air traffic control shall advise the pilot “no delay expected”.
1.5.1.2 Due to limited airspace available, it is imperative that the approaches to the
holding patterns and procedures are carried out as exactly as possible. Pilots should
inform ATC if the approach and/or holding cannot be performed as required.
1.5.2 Arriving Flights

1.5.2.1 Bagram, Kabul, and Kandahar Airfields

1.5.2.1.1 All arriving aircraft will contact ATC for air traffic approach service 10
minutes before entering Class C airspace. If no contact is made with ATC 10 minutes
before the Class C, the pilot will discontinue the approach and either hold at pilot’s
discretion outside the Class C and continue to attempt to contact ATC or divert to
alternate airfield. If diverting is not possible due to low fuel state, declare an
emergency and apply loss of communication procedures as per ENR 1.6.2 Radio
Failure Procedures.
1.5.2.1.2 All arriving aircraft must remain above FL 160 until 20 NM from Kabul
Airfield unless under Bagram Approach Control or Kabul Approach Control and
approved for descent below FL 160.
1.5.2.1.3 Arrivals to Kabul and Bagram from the enroute structure will be cleared to
the Kabul and Bagram airports as their clearance limit. Kabul ACC will initiate transfer
of communications prior to TCP.
1.5.2.1.4 Arrivals to Kandahar will be cleared to the Kandahar airport as their
clearance limit. Kabul ACC will initiate transfer of communications prior to TCP.
1.5.2.2 All Other Airfields

1.5.2.2.1 All aircraft must intercept air routes at their assigned altitude and must
descend and climb to/from air routes at a 90 degree angle. Contact the airfield tower,
if available, 10 minutes before landing.
1.5.2.2.2 Pilots will cancel their IFR clearance prior to leaving Class E airspace when
inbound to airports that do not have approach procedures.
1.5.2.2.3 Common safety frequency VHF 125.2 MHz for all uncontrolled airfields in
Afghanistan.

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1.5.2.3 Visual Approach Procedure

1.5.2.3.1 An arriving flight may be cleared by ATC to execute a visual approach


provided:
a. The aircraft is within 30 NM of the destination; and
b. The pilot has established, and can continue flight to the aerodrome with
continuous visual reference to the ground or water; and
c. At night, the pilot reports the aerodrome in sight; and
d. Visual meteorological conditions exist at the destination aerodrome; or the
pilot reports at the initial approach level or at any time during the instrument
approach procedure that the meteorological conditions are such that a
visual approach and landing can be completed.

1.5.2.3.2 Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, aircraft cleared to execute a visual


approach shall maintain the assigned track until within five nautical miles of the
destination aerodrome, or by night within the proscribed circling area, and then
manoeuvre via the shortest route to base or final of the assigned RWY.

1.5.2.3.3 An aircraft executing a visual approach may descend when ready from its
previously assigned level and must maintain at least 500 ft above the base of the
control area and, by day, shall comply with ENR 1.2.2.3 regarding altitude restrictions
above terrain and built up areas. An aircraft executing visual approach at night shall
comply with these instructions and maintain the last assigned altitude or minimum
safe altitude if lower, until established within the circling area. Then remain within the
circling area and manoeuvre via the shortest route to base or final for the assigned
RWY.

1.5.2.3.4 At night, international HEAVY wake turbulence category aircraft shall be


processed via a straight in instrument approach, such as ILS or VOR/DME approach.
When a straight-in instrument approach is not available or is unsuitable in prevailing
conditions, international HEAVY aircraft are to conduct a straight-in visual approach
via 10 NM final.

1.5.2.3.5 Separation shall be provided between IFR aircraft cleared to execute a


visual approach and other IFR aircraft.

1.5.3 Departing Flights

1.5.3.1 Kabul International Airport: All departing traffic must climb to at least FL160
within 20 NM of KAIA, unless otherwise directed by Kabul Approach Control.
1.5.3.2 Bagram, Kabul, and Kandahar Airfields: Pilots will contact tower at least 10
minutes before takeoff in order that their departure can be de-conflicted from any
military operations taking place in the immediate vicinity of the airfield or affecting
their outbound route.
1.5.3.3 All other Airfields: Contact the airfield tower, if available, at least 10 minutes
before departure. Flights must squawk Mode 3/ACFT assigned code before
departure. Once airborne, contact the Kabul ACC and provide call sign, airfield
departing from, flight level passing, flight level climbing to, and direction of flight.

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NOTE: The aforementioned procedure does not replace or negate the need for a
flight plan. Operators using these procedures are still responsible for filing an ICAO
flight plan and obtaining applicable diplomatic clearances. Normal ATC procedures
apply outside Afghanistan.
1.5.4 Military and Civil aircraft lighting requirements.

1.5.4.1 Military airlift aircraft will operate with all lights and strobes when at or above
FL 280 in Afghanistan airspace. Military airlift aircraft will operate upper strobes only
when cruising below FL 280.
1.5.4.2 Military airlift aircraft will turn off all external lighting prior to descent/entry into
tactical areas of control.
1.5.4.3 Non-NVG Airland qualified crews will not turn landing and taxi lights on earlier
than 400 ft AGL unless necessitated by the operational environment. However, lights
will be turned on no later than 100 ft AGL.
1.5.4.4 NVG Airland qualified crews utilizing NVG's, with prior coordination from the
controlling agency, may perform landings with NVG lighting only.
1.5.4.5 For departures, crews may depart with only NVG lighting. However, if poor
runway lighting conditions exist or if the experience or comfort level requires lighting,
for safety, the Aircraft Commander will utilize the appropriate lighting for safe
operations. Regardless, crew will turn off aircraft lighting after take-off.
1.5.4.6 All civil aircraft operating between the hours of sunset and sunrise shall
operate external lighting in accordance with Annex 2 to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.6 ATC SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND PROCEDURES

1.6.1 Services and Coverage

1.6.1.1 ATC Surveillance System: ATC surveillance service is only available within
the following terminal areas:
1.6.1.1.1 Bagram Airfield.
1.6.1.1.2 Kandahar Airfield.
1.6.1.1.3 Kabul Airport.
1.6.1.2 There is no enroute ATC Surveillance System within the Kabul FIR. Air traffic
control applies Procedural (non-ATC Surveillance System) separation standards to
aircraft flying in the high and low enroute airway structures.
1.6.2 Radio Failure Procedures

1.6.2.1 All aircraft entering the Low Altitude Structure shall call the Kabul ACC 10
minutes prior to crossing the Kabul FIR boundary. If two-way radio communication
cannot be established with the Kabul ACC prior to crossing the boundary IFR service
will be terminated at the Kabul FIR boundary.
1.6.2.2 After crossing the Kabul FIR boundary, if two-way radio communication is not
established, aircraft must adjust altitude to a VFR cruising altitude.
1.6.2.3 If aircraft re-establish two-way radio contact after crossing the Kabul FIR
boundary, then an IFR clearance can be requested with the Kabul ACC. Aircraft must
maintain VFR until an IFR clearance is received.
1.6.2.4 In the event that a pilot suffers a total communications failure, he shall
squawk mode 3/A code 7600 and proceed on last assigned airway and flight level in
accordance with standard ICAO procedures located in ICAO 4444 15.2.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.7 ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURES

1.7.1 With the exception of flight within designated Control Zones (CTRs), the
altimeter pressure setting to be used for flight within the Kabul FIR is the standard
altimeter pressure setting of 29.92 INS or 1013 hectopascals/millibars.
1.7.2 Selected flight levels shall be compatible with Appendix 3 of Annex 2 to the
Convention on International Civil Aviation, Table of Cruising Levels.
1.7.3 The following standard definitions shall apply in the Kabul FIR:
1.7.3.1 Transition Altitude. The altitude at or below which, the vertical position of an
aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes. The transition altitude for Kabul FIR is
14 000 ft AMSL.
1.7.3.2 Transition Layer. The airspace between the transition altitude and the
transition level.
1.7.3.3 Transition Level. The lowest flight level available for use above the transition
altitude. The transition level for Kabul FIR is established at FL 160.
1.7.4 Vertical positioning of aircraft at or below the transition altitude is expressed in
terms of altitude, whereas levels at or above the transition level are expressed in
terms of flight levels. While passing through the transition layer, vertical position shall
be expressed in terms of flight levels when climbing and in terms of altitudes when
descending. Aircraft shall not cruise within the transition layer.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 1.8 REGIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES

1.8.1 Flight Levels

1.8.1.1 Use of any flight level other than assigned is not authorized unless for an
emergency.
1.8.1.2 VFR aircraft will fly in accordance with the Table of Cruising Levels in
Appendix 3 of ICAO Annex 2 (also referred to as Semi-Circular Cruising Levels/0-179
degrees odd flight levels, 180-359 degrees even flight levels) plus 500 ft. There is
currently no level restriction for Military VFR operations above FL 290 in Class G
airspace.
1.8.1.3 CAUTION: Afghanistan is mountainous terrain with peaks over 22,000 ft
AMSL. Pilots are advised of high terrain in vicinity of routings. For example:
V338 (GEROR-MURAD): 16 580 ft peak N34º38' E067º37' (north edge of
airway)
A453 (MURAD-PAROD): 14 800 ft peak N33º26' E067º53'
M920 (QUINA – DOSHI): 16 440 ft peak N35º21' E068º47'
G206 (ALAMI – OMKOE): 18 832 ft peak N35º38' E070º53'.
1.8.1.4 Altitude changes for IFR aircraft are provided by air traffic control within the
Kabul FIR once established on an airway in the Kabul ACC High Enroute Structure.
1.8.1.5 Aircraft deviating from high airways are entering Class G airspace and
restricted military areas and will be subjected to fighter interception, ICAO sanctions,
and denial of future over-flights.
1.8.2 Separation

1.8.2.1 Minimum Procedural (non- ATC Surveillance System) longitudinal separation


between overflight IFR aircraft operating on the same route and at the same altitude
is 10 minutes. If simultaneous aircraft wish to enter the Kabul FIR at the same flight
level, ATC shall assign each aircraft a time to cross the appropriate boundary point,
based on the 10 minute separation standard. At the discretion of the air traffic
controller, minimum Procedural (non- ATC Surveillance System) longitudinal
separation between overflight aircraft may be reduced to no closer than 10 minutes if
applying the Mach Number Technique. ATC may increase spacing, on an individual
or temporary basis, should circumstances warrant.

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ENR 1.9 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT (ATFM)

1.9.1 Prior Permission Required (PPR) – General

1.9.1.1 The following Airfields require PPRs:


Bagram (OAIX) .......................................................................
Camp Bastion (OAZI) .............................................................
Chakhcharan (OACC).............................................................
Feyzabad (OAFZ) ...................................................................
Herat (OAHR) .........................................................................
Jalalabad (OAJL) ....................................................................
Kabul (OAKB) .........................................................................
Kandahar (OAKN) ..................................................................
Konduz (OAUZ) ......................................................................
Maimana (OAMN) ...................................................................
Masar-E-Sharif (OAMS)..........................................................
Qalat (OAQA) .........................................................................
Tereen / Tarin Kowt (OATN) – Fixed wing only ......................
NOTE: Changes to PPR procedures may be specified in NOTAM.
1.9.1.2 For civilian aircraft an approved PPR (if required), in conjunction with MoTCA
approval and the submission of a flight plan, constitutes authorization to enter the
Kabul FIR and fly to the requested airport.
1.9.1.3 PPR times are not ATC flow times. They are based on ground handling
capability only. Issuance of a PPR does not encompass any aircraft servicing, ground
handling, or other aircrew requirements, nor does it imply air traffic control separation,
weather conditions or threat assessment. A PPR is valid for +/- 30 minutes from
scheduled time. All flights shall have sufficient fuel and maintenance support to meet
their scheduled arrival and departure times and be prepared for minimum ground
times. Aircrews need to consider adequate fuel for potential ground/air delays due to
unforeseen events.
1.9.2 PPR Requests

1.9.2.1 Movement Request Forms (MRF) and PPR request forms may be obtained
from:
http://www.motca.gov.af/important_information.htm; or

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http://amccisaf.nc3a.nato.int
1.9.2.2 Military and civilian aircraft supporting ISAF obtain PPRs (and slot times for
non-PPR airfields) by submitting a MRF to the Allied Movements Coordination Centre
(AMCC)(ISAF). Exception: Theatre based and US aircraft.
1.9.2.3 Theatre based and US aircraft should obtain PPRs through their C2
organisation or directly from the airfield. If unable to coordinate via C2 or airfield
directly, any transport aircraft supporting ISAF may coordinate PPRs through AMCC
(ISAF).
CONTACT INFORMATION
AMCC (ISAF)
Commercial Phone: +31 40 289 8908
+31 40 289 8909
Facsimile: +31 40 289 8930
CRONOS: AMCC OPS
Unclassified e-mail: amcceindhoven1@abeheh.nl
Website: http://amccisaf.nc3a.nato.int
HQ ISAF Air Coordination Element (ACE)
IVSN: 686-1304
Commercial Phone: +93 799 511 304
CRONOS: ISAF HQ CJOC ACE PLANS FW TRANS SO IS
CENTCOM CAOC Air Mobility Division (AMD)
DSN: 318-346-4127
Commercial Phone: +93 44 58 9555; extension 436-4127
Unclassified e-mail: mu_amdalctc130pln@auab.centaf.af.mil

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ENR 1.10 FLIGHT PLANNING

1.10.1 General

1.10.1.1 All civil flights authorized to operate in the Kabul FIR must file an ICAO flight
plan in accordance with ICAO Rules of the Air Annex 2, if possible.
1.10.1.2 If ICAO flight plans are unavailable, all aircraft must file a flight plan including
at least the following:
a. Callsign
b. Type
c. Departure point
d. Destination
e. Altitude
f. Route of Flight
g. Estimated time of arrival
1.10.1.3 Military flight plans from Bagram and Kandahar airports will be received by
the Kabul ACC via the IMT system. Flight plans can be called in to the Kabul ACC by
dialling DSN 318 237-2840 and 318.237-6841. If unable to file a flight plan at the
departing point, aircrews are required to depart VFR and contact Kabul ACC as soon
as possible to file in the air.
1.10.2 Procedures applicable to Operators/Pilots

1.10.2.1 The levels at which a flight is to be conducted shall be specified in a flight


plan as follows:
1.10.2.1.1 In terms of “flight levels” if the flight is to be conducted at or above the
transition level, and
1.10.2.1.2 In terms of “altitudes” if the flight is to be conducted in the vicinity of an
aerodrome at or below the transition altitude.
1.10.2.2 Flight levels and altitudes selected for a flight shall ensure adequate terrain
clearance along the route to be flown. Flight levels are specified in a flight plan by
number and not in terms of feet or meters as in the case with altitudes. Selected flight
levels shall be compatible with Appendix 3 Annex 2 to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, Table of Cruising Levels.

1.10.2.3 Aircraft may enter and exit the Kabul FIR, only via the following points, and
must flight plan accordingly:

COUNTRY REPORTING
LAT/LONG AIRWAY ALTITUDE
(TO/FROM) POINT
Pakistan GADER N29º40’59.70” G206 7 000 ft – FL 290
E61º28’03.42”

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COUNTRY REPORTING
LAT/LONG AIRWAY ALTITUDE
(TO/FROM) POINT
GADER N29º40'59.70" A453 7 000 ft – FL 290
E61º28'03.42"
SOKIR N29º08'00" M375 10 000 ft – FL 290
E64º25'01.02"
SERKA N29º51'00" V390 11 000 ft – FL 290
E66º15'01.02"
RIMPA N31º26'00" G202 12 000 ft – FL 290
E67º36'00"
LAJAK N33º55'58.98" M696 FL 160 – FL 290
E70º29'58.98"
KOTAL N34º05'58.98" A455 12 000 ft – FL 290
E71º08'58.02"
OMKOE N35º36'58.02" G206 FL 210 – FL 290
E71º30'58.02"
SERKA N29º51'00" B466 FL 310 – FL 430
E66º15'01.02"
ASLUM N31º01'00" G792 FL 310 – FL 430
E66º37'00"
ROSIE N31º40'00" L750 FL 310 – FL 430
E68º59'58.98"
PAVLO N32º51'58.98" N644 FL 310 – FL 430
E69º25'58.98"
SITAX N33º05'00" A466 FL 310 – FL 430
E70º03'00"
LAJAK N33º55'58.98" M881 FL 310 – FL 430
E70º29'58.98"
PADDY N36º27'58.02" P500 FL 310 – FL 430
E71º37'58.02"
Tajikistan PINAX N37º15'00" V848 FL 220 – FL 290
E69º06'00"
EGPAN N38º25'00" V876 FL 190 – FL 290
E70º44'00"
FIRUZ N36º40'00" P500 FL310 – FL 430
E71º38'00"
EGPAN N38º25'00" M881 FL 310 – FL 430
E70º44'00"
Uzbekistan AMDAR N37º12'30" A454 FL 190 – FL 290
E67º20'36"
AMDAR N37º12'30" A466 FL310 - FL430

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COUNTRY REPORTING
LAT/LONG AIRWAY ALTITUDE
(TO/FROM) POINT
E67º20'36"
Turkmenistan RAPTA N37º27'00" B442 7 000 ft – FL 290
E65º38'00"
LEMOD N36º10'00" M696/N644 FL 180 – FL 430
E64º17'30"
RANAH N35º35'00" V838/L750 FL 160 – FL 430
E63º12'00"
Iran CHARN N35º10'06.84" V390/G492 9 000 ft – FL 430
E61º08'07.32" B466
KAMAR N32º39'00" G202 11 000 ft – FL 290
E60º44'00"
SOKAM N33º13'16.02" V338 11 000 ft – FL 290
E60º37'54"
SIGSI N31º05'30" V717 8 000 ft – FL 290
E61º53'00"

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1.10.3 Approval prior to Flight Plan Submission

1.10.3.1 All operators are to contact Airfield Management for prior approval to fly into
destinations within Afghanistan via
http://www.motca.gov.af/important_information.htm, as well as contact the Ministry of

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Transportation and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) for ITGA approval to land at any civil
airfield.
1.10.4 Flight Plan Information

1.10.4.1 Operators should use the appropriate flight plan designation specified for the
RNP-10 route flown. The letter R should be placed in Block 10 of the Host Nation
International Flight Plan or ICAO International Flight Plan to indicate that the aircrew
has reviewed the planned route of flight to determine RNP-10 requirements and the
aircraft and operator have been approved by the appropriate approval authority to
operate in areas or on routes where RNP-10 is a requirement for operation.
1.10.4.2 During flight planning, the flight aircrew should pay particular attention to
conditions that may affect operations in RNP-10 airspace (or on RNP-10 routes).
These include, but may not be limited to:
1.10.4.2.1 Verifying the aircraft is approved for RNP-10 operations.
1.10.4.2.2 Verifying the RNP-10 time limit has been accounted for.
1.10.4.2.3 Verifying the letter R is annotated in Block 10 (Equipment) Host Nation
International Flight Plan or ICAO International Flight Plan.
1.10.4.2.4 Verifying the requirements for GPS, such as FDE, if appropriate for the
operation.
1.10.4.2.5 If required for a specific navigation system, accounting for any operating
restriction related to RNP-10 approval/compliance. The requirement is for an
indication, in tabular form, of the addresses allocated to flight plans.

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ENR 1.11 ADDRESSING OF FLIGHT PLAN MESSAGES

1.11.1 General.

1.11.1.1 Flights intending to land in Afghanistan should file a roundtrip flight plan
using the address OAKXZQZX. Flights overflying Afghanistan (transiting Kabul FIR)
should address their flight plan using the address OAKXZQZX.
1.11.2 Herat (OAHR) Requirements

1.11.2.1 Flight plans and associated messages of flights with Herat Airport (OAHR)
as a destination, departure or alternate aerodrome must include Herat Tower AFTN
address (OAHRYAYX) in the address list.
1.11.3 Mazar-e Sharif (OAMS) Requirements

1.11.3.1 Flight plans and associated messages of flights with Mazar-e Sharif Airport
(OAMS) as a destination, departure or alternate aerodrome must include AFTN
addresses ETCCYFMS and OAMSYAYX in the address list.
1.11.4 Kabul (OAKB) Requirements

1.11.4.1 Flight plans and associated messages of flights with Kabul International
Airport (OAKB) as a destination, departure or alternate aerodrome must include KAIA
AIS and Briefing room AFTN addresses (OAKBYWYX, OAKBYNYX, OAKBZPZX) in
the address line.

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ENR 1.12 INTERCEPTION OF CIVIL AICRAFT

1.12.1 Interception Procedures

1.12.1.1 The following procedures and visual signals apply throughout the Kabul FIR
in the event of interception of an aircraft. An aircraft that is intercepted by another
aircraft shall immediately:
a. Follow the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft, interpreting and
responding to visual signals in accordance with the specifications in Appendix 1
of ICAO Annex 2;
b. Notify, if possible the appropriate air traffic services unit;
c. Attempt to establish radio-communication with the intercepting aircraft or
with the appropriate intercept control unit, by making a general call on the
emergency frequency 121.5 MHZ, giving the identity of the intercepted aircraft
and the nature of the flight; if no contact has been established and if practicable,
repeat this call on the emergency frequency 243 MHZ;
d. If equipped with SSR transponder, select Mode A Code 7700, unless
otherwise instructed by the appropriate air traffic services unit.
1.12.2 Phraseology during Interception

1.12.2.1 If radio contact is established during interception but communication in a


common language is not possible, attempts shall be made to convey instructions,
acknowledgement of instructions and essential information by using the phrases and
pronunciation in the following table, transmitting each phrase twice.

Phrase Pronunciation Meaning


CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN My call sign is (call sign)
WILCO VILL-KO Understood. Will comply
CAN NOT KANN NOTT Unable to comply
REPEAT REE-PEET Repeat your instruction
AM LOST AM LOSST Position unknown
MAYDAY MAYDAY I am in distress
HIJACK HI-JACK I have been hijacked
LAND LAAND I request to land at (Place name)
DESCEND DEE-SEND I require descent

1.12.2.2 The phrases shown in the table below shall be used by the intercepting
aircraft and transmitted twice in the circumstances described in the preceding
paragraph.
1.12.2.3 If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those
given by the intercepting aircraft by visual signals and/or by radio, the intercepted

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aircraft shall request immediate clarification while continuing to comply with the visual
and/or radio instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.
1.12.2.4 The visual signals for use while intercepting are detailed on pages ENR
1.12-2 to ENR 1.12-4.

Phrase Pronunciation Meaning


CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN What is your call sign?
FOLLOW FOL-LO Follow me
DESCEND DEE-SEND Descend for landing
YOU LAND YOU LAAND Land at this aerodrome
PROCEED PRO-SEED You may proceed

1.12.3 Signals for Use in the Event of Interception

1.12.3.1 Signals initiated by Intercepting Aircraft and responses by Intercepted


Aircraft:

Serie INTERCEPTING Meaning INTERCEPTED Meaning


s Aircraft Signals Aircraft Responds
1 DAY or NIGHT - You have DAY or NIGHT - Understoo
Rocking aircraft and been Rocking aircraft, d, will
flashing navigational intercepte flashing navigational comply.
lights at irregular d. Follow lights at irregular
intervals (and landing me. intervals and following.
lights in case of a
helicopter) from a Note.-Additional action
position slightly above required to be taken by
and ahead of, and intercepted aircraft is
normally to the left of, prescribed in Annex 2.
the intercepted aircraft Chapter 3, 3.8.
(or to the right if the
intercepted aircraft is a
helicopter) and, after
acknowledgement, a
slow level turn, normally
to the left, (or to the
right in the case of a
helicopter) on the
desired heading.
Note 1 Meteorological
conditions or terrain
may required the
intercepting aircraft to
reverse the positions
and direction of turn
given above in Series 1.

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Note 2.-If the


intercepted aircraft is
not able to keep pace
with the intercepting
aircraft, the latter is
expected to fly a series
of race-track patterns
and to rock the aircraft
each time it passes the
intercepted aircraft.
2 DAY or NIGHT – An You may DAY or NIGHT- Understoo
abrupt break away proceed. Rocking the aircraft. d will
manoeuvre from the comply.
intercepted aircraft
consisting of a climbing
turn of 90 degrees or
more with out crossing
the line of flight of the
intercepted aircraft.
3 DAY or NIGHT- Land at DAY or NIGHT- Understoo
Lowering landing gear this Lowering landing gear d will
(if fitted), showing aerodrom (if fitted) showing comply.
steady landing lights e steady landing lights
and over flying runway and following the
in use or, if the intercepting aircraft and
intercepted aircraft is a if, after overflying the
helicopter, overflying runway in use or
the helicopter landing helicopter landing area,
area. In the case of landing is considered
helicopters, the safe. Proceeding to
intercepting helicopter land.
makes a landing
approach, coming to
hover near to the
landing area.

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1.12.3.2 Signals initiated by Intercepted Aircraft and responses by Intercepting


Aircraft

Serie INTERCEPTED Meaning INTERCEPTING Meaning


s Aircraft Signals Aircraft Responds
4 DAY or NIGHT-Raising Aerodrom DAY or NIGHT- If it is Understoo
landing gear (if fitted) e you desired that the d follow
and flashing landing have intercepted aircraft me.
lights while passing designate follow the intercepting
over runway in use or d is aircraft to an alternate
helicopter landing area inadequat aerodrome, the
at a height exceeding e. intercepting aircraft
1000 ft (300 m) but not raises its landing gear
exceeding 2 000 ft (600 (if fitted) and use the
m) (in the case of a Series 1 signals
helicopter, at a height prescribed for
exceeding 170 ft (50 m) intercepting aircraft.
but not exceeding 330 ft
(100 m) above the If it is decided to Understoo
aerodrome level, and release the intercepted d you may
continuing to circle aircraft, the intercepting proceed.
runway in use or aircraft uses the Series
helicopter landing area. 2 signals prescribed for
If unable to flash intercepting aircraft.
landing lights, flash any
other lights available.
5 DAY or NIGHT – Cannot DAY or NIGHT – Use Understoo
Regular switching on Comply. Series 2 signals d.
and off all available prescribed for
lights but in such a intercepting aircraft.
manner as to be distinct
from flashing lights.
6 DAY or NIGHT – In DAY or NIGHT- Use Understoo
Irregular flashing of all distress. Series 2 signals d.
available lights. prescribed for
intercepting aircraft.

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ENR 1.13 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE

1.13.1 General

1.13.1.1 An aircraft which is being subjected to unlawful interference shall endeavour


to notify the appropriate ATS unit of this fact, any significant circumstances
associated therewith and any deviation from the current flight plan necessitated by
the circumstances, in order to enable the ATS unit to give priority to the aircraft and to
minimize conflict with other aircraft.
1.13.1.2 The following procedures are intended for use by aircraft when unlawful
interference occurs and the aircraft is unable to notify an ATS unit of this fact via
normal air-ground voice communications.
1.13.2 Procedures

1.13.2.1 Unless considerations aboard the aircraft dictate otherwise, the pilot-in-
command should attempt to continue flying on the assigned track and at the assigned
cruising level at least until notification to an ATS unit is possible or the aircraft is
within ATC Surveillance System coverage.
1.13.2.2 When an aircraft subjected to an act of unlawful interference must depart
from its assigned track or its assigned cruising level without being able to make
radiotelephony contact with ATS, the pilot-in-command should, whenever possible:
1.13.2.2.1 Attempt to broadcast warnings on the VHF emergency frequency and
other appropriate frequencies, unless considerations aboard the aircraft dictate
otherwise. Other equipment such as onboard transponders, data links, etc. should
also be used when it is advantageous to do so and circumstances permit; and
1.13.2.2.2 Proceed in accordance with applicable special procedures for in-flight
contingencies, where such procedures have been established and promulgated in
Doc 7030 – Regional Supplementary Procedures; or
1.13.2.2.3 If no applicable regional procedures have been established, proceed at a
level which differs from the cruising levels normally used for IFR flight in the area by 2
000 ft (600 M) if above FL 290 or by 1000 ft (300 M) if below FL 290.
1.13.2.3 An aircraft equipped with an SSR transponder is expected to operate the
transponder on Mode A Code 7500 to indicate specifically that it is the subject of
unlawful interference. The aircraft may operate the transponder on Mode A Code
7700, to indicate that it is threatened by grave and imminent danger, and requires
immediate assistance.
1.13.2.4 Action to be taken by SSR-equipped aircraft which are being subjected to
unlawful interference is contained in Annex 11, the PANS-ATM (Doc 4444) and the
PANS-OPS (Doc 8168). Action to be taken by CPDLC-equipped aircraft which are
being subjected to unlawful interference is contained in Annex 11, the PANS-ATM
(Doc 4444), and guidance material on the subject is contained in the Manual of Air
Traffic Services Data Link Applications (Doc 9694).

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ENR 1.14 AIR TRAFFIC INCIDENTS

The Air Traffic Incident procedures described below are derived from Appendix 4 to
ICAO Doc 4444 Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Air Traffic Management
1.14.1 Definition of Air Traffic Incidents

1.14.1.1 Air traffic incident. A serious occurrence related to the provision of air traffic
services, such as:
a. Aircraft proximity (AIRPROX),
b. Serious difficulty resulting in a hazard to aircraft caused, for example, by:
i) Faulty procedures,
ii) Non-compliance with procedures, or
iii) Failure of ground facilities.
1.14.2 Definitions for Aircraft Proximity (AIRPROX)

1.14.2.1 Aircraft proximity (AIRPROX). A situation in which, in the opinion of the


pilot or air traffic services personal, the distance between aircraft, as well as relative
positions and speed, has been such that the safety of the aircraft involved may have
been compromised. Aircraft proximity is classified as follows:
a. Risk of collision. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which
serious risk of collision has existed.
b. Safety not assured. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which the
safety of the aircraft may have been compromised.
c. No risk of collision. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which no
risk of collision has existed.
d. Risk To be determined. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in
which insufficient information was available to determine the risk involved,
or inconclusive or conflicting evidence precluded such determination.
1.14.2.2 AIRPROX. The code word used in an air traffic incident report to designate
aircraft proximity.
1.14.3 Designation of Air Traffic Incidents.

1.14.3.1 Air traffic incidents are designated and identified in reports as follows:
TYPE DESIGNATION
Air Traffic Incident Incident
as 1.14.1.1 above AIRPROX (aircraft proximity)
as 1.14.1.1 b i & ii above Procedure

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as 1.14.1.1.b iii above Facility


1.14.4 Use of the Air Traffic Incident Report Form (Attached at paragraph

1.14.7)

1.14.4.1 The Air Traffic Incident Report Form is intended for use:
a. By a pilot for filing a report on an air traffic incident after arrival or for
confirming a report made initially by radio during flight.
Note: The form, if available on board, may also be of use in providing a template
for making the initial report in flight.
b. By an ATS unit for recording an air traffic incident report received by radio,
telephone or teleprinter.
Note: The form may be used as a template for the text of a message to be
transmitted over the AFS network.
1.14.5 Reporting Procedures (including In-Flight Procedures)

1.14.5.1 The following are the procedures to be followed by a pilot who is or has been
involved in an incident.
1.14.5.1.1 During flight, use the appropriate air/ground frequency for reporting an
incident of major significance, particularly if it involves other aircraft, so as to permit
the facts to be ascertained immediately. Inform air traffic control immediately of
intentions to file a report to facilitate a timely investigation.
1.14.5.1.2 As promptly as possible after landing, submit a completed Air Traffic
Incident Report Form for the following reasons:
1.14.5.1.2.1 Confirming a report of an incident made initially via air/ground frequency,
or for making the initial report on such an incident if it had not been possible to report
it by radio.
1.14.5.1.2.2 For reporting an incident that did not require immediate notification at the
time of occurrence.
1.14.5.2 An initial report made by radio should contain the following information:
1.14.5.2.1 Aircraft identification
1.14.5.2.2 Type of incident, e.g. aircraft proximity
1.14.5.2.3 The incident details of sections A, F, I, J, K, L, M, N and O in the form in
section 1.14.7.
1.14.5.3 The confirmatory report of an incident of major significance initially reported
by radio or the initial report on any other incident should be submitted to each of the
following;
MoTCA via fax: (00873) 762-523-846

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MoTCA liaison: (00873) 070-172-299


CFACC Safety: caocsafety.flight@auab.afcent.af.mil

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1.14.6 Purpose of Reporting and Handling of the Form

1.14.6.1 The purpose of the reporting of aircraft proximity incidents and their
investigation is to promote the safety of aircraft. The degree of risk involved in an
aircraft proximity incident should be determined in the incident investigation and
classified as “risk of collision”, “safety not assured”, “no risk of collision” or “risk To be
determined”
1.14.6.2 The purpose of the form is to provide investigation authorities with as
complete information on an air traffic incident as possible and to enable them to
report back, with the least possible delay to the pilot or operator concerned, the result
of the investigation of the incident and, if appropriate, the remedial action taken.
1.14.7 Air Traffic Incident Report Form.

1.14.7.1 The Air Traffic Incident Report form is to be used when submitting or
receiving a report on an incident. The form is available below and as a stand alone
document (pdf format) on the MoTCA website:
Air Traffic Incident Report form ...............................................
http://www.motca.gov.af/important_information.htm
Shaded boxes contain items to be included in an initial report by radio.

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ENR 2 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

ENR 2.1 FLIGHT INFORMATION REGIONS AND TERMINAL CONTROL AREAS

2.1.1. Air Traffic Control Airspace

2.1.1.1 The Kabul ACC is comprised of the following airspace classifications.

Control
Location Class Dimensions Freq
Agency
High Air A See ENR 3.2 Kabul Area See ENR 3.2
Routes Control Centre

Low Air E See ENR 3.1 Kabul Area See ENR 3.1
Routes Control Centre

Bagram C 20 NM radius of Bagram TACAN Bagram 133.35 MHz


(BGM) from 1 000 ft AGL up to FL Approach
Bagram 379.3 MHz
290, excluding that airspace which is
TMA Class D, and that airspace which is
included in Kabul class C airspace.

D 5 NM radius from the ARP surface to Bagram Tower 118.50 MHz


7 400 ft AMSL.
Bagram 325.75 MHz
CTR

E from 20 NM to 50 NM radius of Bagram 133.35 MHz


Bagram TACAN (BGM). Approach
Bagram 379.3 MHz
TMA 1 000 ft AGL up to FL 290.

excluding that airspace in the class A


air routes. Aircraft shall remain clear
of an area clockwise from BGM 160
radial to the 235 radial FL 280 – FL
290.

Kabul C Sector A bounded by the coordinates: Kabul Approach 131.60 MHz


a. N34º43'52.20" E068º53'56.70",
Kabul 360.60 MHz
b. N34º40'58.71" E069º14'58.99",
TMA c. N34º06'55.93" E069º13'02.92",
d. N34º06'47.95" E069º08'56.02",
e. N34º11'29.20" E068º49'13.91",
f. N34º43'52.20" E068º53'56.70",
1 000 ft AGL to FL 150 excluding that
airspace which is designated as Class
D.

Sector B bounded by the coordinates:


a. N34º40'58.71" E069º14'58.99",
b. N34º32'33.70" E070º16'17.60",
c. N34º21'30.50" E070º14'53.51",
d. N34º22'28.69" E070º01'24.02",

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Control
Location Class Dimensions Freq
Agency
e. N34º12'46.79" E069º45'58.89",
f. N34º07'36.44" E069º30'59.47",
g. N34º06'55.93" E069º13'02.92",
h. N34º40'58.71" E069º14'58.99",
1 000 ft AGL to FL 160 excluding that
airspace which is designated as Class
D.

See ENR 2.1.1.2 for diagram of Kabul


TMA.

D 6 NM radius of the ARP surface to 9 Kabul Tower 129.400 MHz


500 ft AMSL.
Kabul 284.275 MHz
CTR 134.500 MHz

Kandahar C 50 NM radius from the ARP. Kandahar 280.825 MHz


Approach
Kandahar 1 000 ft AGL up to FL 290. 122.6 MHz
TMA

D 5 NM radius from the ARP surface to, Kandahar Tower 125.5 MHz
but not including, 6 000 ft AMSL.
Kandahar 360.2. MHz
CTR

Mazar-e- D excluding the CTR, 15 NM radius from Mazar 127.375 MHz


Sharif the ARP, 1000 ft AGL to FL160, and CONTROL
Mazar-e- from 15 NM to 30 NM radius from
Sharif 2500 ft AGL to FL160.
TMA

D 6 NM radius from ARP surface to Mazar Tower 129.15 MHz


4 000 ft AMSL.
Mazar-e-
Sharif
CTR

Herat D 10 NM radius from ARP surface to Herat Tower 123.350MHz


7 000 ft AMSL.
Herat 240.300 MHz
CTR

Jalalabad D 5 NM radius from ARP up to but not Jalalabad Tower 129.7 MHz
including 4 300 ft AMSL.
Jalalabad
CTR

Tarin D 5NM radius from ARP surface to, but TK Tower 131.275 MHz
Kowt not including, 7 500 ft AMSL.
Takin 247.100 MHz
Kowt
CTR

Camp G 5 NM radius centred on ARP surface Bastion Tower 121.0 MHz


Bastion to 3 000 ft AGL.
Camp

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Control
Location Class Dimensions Freq
Agency
Bastion An ATZ is not allocated a Class of 385.0 MHz
ATZ airspace; it will adopt the same Class
as the surrounding airspace. Aircraft
require ATC permission to operate
within an ATZ.

All Other G CTAF 125.2 MHz


Airspace

2.1.1.2 Diagram of Kabul TMA:

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AIP ENR 2.1−4
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP ENR 3.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 3 ATS ROUTES

ENR 3.1 LOWER ATS ROUTES

3.1.1. The Low Air Route structure comprises of air routes as per ENR 3.1.4. Theses
Air Routes are 20 NM wide, 10 NM either side of the designated track from FL 160 to
FL 290.
3.1.1.1 All civil air routes and flight levels are separated from military airspace. Any
deviation from these civil air routes and flight levels may cause traffic conflicts with
ongoing military operations. Failure to comply with these procedures may result in
interception by armed coalition fighter aircraft

3.1.2 When entering the Low Altitude Structure at or below FL 290 from the North
between LEMOD Waypoint on M696 clockwise to LAJAK Waypoint on M696, aircraft
shall contact Kabul ACC on 118.3 VHF or 242.6 UHF. When entering Kabul ACC at
or below FL 290 from the South between RIMPA Waypoint on G202 clockwise to
RANAH Waypoint on V838, aircraft shall contact Kabul ACC on 120.9 VHF or 361.0
UHF. If unable to contact Kabul ACC on VHF or UHF, attempt to contact via HF
frequencies 5658 or 10018. All aircraft, both IFR and VFR, must continually monitor
the frequency assigned by air traffic control. 3.1.2.2 125.325MHz shall be monitored
when unable to establish two way communications with the Kabul Area Control
Centre (KACC) while on an Air Route. This frequency may be used by the KACC to
broadcast or relay "safety of flight" information.
3.1.3 All air routes are identified by latitude and longitude references and utilize
modified RNP-10 requirements. Aircraft must be capable of maintaining RNP-10
without reliance on ground based navigation aid updates in the Kabul FIR.

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
GADER VACUK
A453 N29º40'59.70" N30º42'44.48" 7 000 NONE
E61º28'03.42" E63º51'19.02"
VACUK LOVIT
A453 N30º42'44.48" N31º09'04" 7 000 11 000
E63º51'19.02" E065º00'26"
LOVIT PAROD
A453 N31º09'04" N31º29'00" 7 000 7 000
E065º00'26" E65º54'00"
PAROD KUNAN
A453 N31º29'00" N32º03'34" 12 800 12 800
E65º54'00" E066º36'27"

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP ENR 3.1−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
KUNAN MAXIN
A453 N32º03'34" N32º46'30" 12 800 17 000
E066º36'27" E67º27'00"
MAXIN PATOX
A453 N32º46'30" N33º32'54" 16 300 23 000
E67º27'00" E68º25’12"
PATOX KEDAR
A453 N33º32'54" N34º10'04.07" 16 500 17 000
E68º25'12" E68º53'15.39"
KEDAR MURAD
A453 N34º10'04.07" N34º31'00" 16 500 16 500
E68º53'15.39" E69º09'00"
MURAD MIXEL
A453 N34º31'00"“ N34º27'19.05" 16 500 16 500
E69º09'00" E70º04'54.67"
MIXEL RAMSO
A453 N34º27'19.05" N34º25'48" 16 500 16 500
E70º04'54.67" E70º28'30"
RAMSO LAJAK
A453 N34º25'48" N33º55'58.98" 16 900 25 000
E70º28'30" E70º29'58.98"
AMDAR KHOLM
A454 N37º12'30" N36º43'00" 18 400 18 400
E67º20'36" E67º41'00"
KHOLM DOSHI
A454 N36º43'00" N35º36'00" 18 400 32 000
E67º41'00" E68º26'30"
DOSHI MURAD
A454 N35º36'00" N34º31'00" 18 400 29 000
E68º26'30" E69º09'00"
RAMSO KOTAL
A455 N34º25'48" N34º05'58.98" 11 200 25 000
E70º28'30" E71º08'58.02"
KAMAR FARAH
G202 N32º39'00" N32º22'00" 10 400 26 000
E60º44'00" E62º09'30"
FARAH DILAM
G202 N32º22'00" N32º10'30" 10 400 26 000
E62º09'30" E63º24'00"

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AIP ENR 3.1−3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
DILAM DOLAN
G202 N32º10'30" N31º50'30" 10 300 21 000
E63º24'00" E64º39'00"
DOLAN NABID
G202 N31º50'30" N31º44'52" 10 300 10 300
E64º39'00" E064º58'27"
NABID PAROD
G202 N31º44'52" N31º29'00" 10 300 10 300
E064º58'27" E65º54'00"
PAROD VUSIP
G202 N31º29'00" N31º25'56" 11 200 11 200
E65º54'00" E066º52'20"
VUSIP RIMPA
G202 N31º25'56" N31º26'00" 11 200 11 200
E066º52'20" E67º36'00"
GEROR ALEXY 12 000
V718 N34º12'36" N33º11'30" 12 000
E62º13'18" E62º50'00"
ALEXY DILAM
V718 N33º11'30" N32º10'30" 12 800 25 000
E62º50'00" E63º24'00"
DILAM VACUK
V718 N32º10'30" N30º42'44.48" 12 800 16 500
E63º24'00" E63º51'19.02"
VACUK EMERO
V718 N30º42'44.48" N30º14'23.88" 5 000 Unknown
E63º51'19.02" E65º06'18.50"
EMERO SERKA
V718 N30º14'23.88" N29º51'00" 11 200 Unknown
E65º06'18.50" E66º15'00"
V718 Caution: Approaching SERKA from EMERO, R249E in the Karachi FIR is very
close to the air route to the south. It is recommended aircraft maintain centreline into
and out of SERKA to avoid the restricted area.
GADER NABKA
G206 N29º40'59.70" N31º28'59.86" 10 200 NONE
E61º28'03.42" E62º51'06.92"
NABKA DILAM
G206 N31º28'59.86" N32º10'30" 10 200 21 000
E62º51'06.92" E63º24'00"

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AIP ENR 3.1−4
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
DILAM BAGNI
G206 N32º10'30" N32º37'30" 14 700 21000
E63º24'00" E64º26'30"
BAGNI RIKAD
G206 N32º37'30" N33º27'42" 14 700 20 000
E64º26'30" E66º27'30"
RIKAD NEVIV
G206 N33º27'42" N33º58'48" 17 900 27 000
E66º27'30" E67º47'00"
NEVIV TABDA
G206 N33º58'48" N34º18'32.12" 17 900 23 000
E67º47'00" E68º36'17.50"
TABDA MURAD
G206 N34º18'32.12" N34º31'00" 17 900 18 000
E68º36'17.50" E69º09'00"
MURAD IMGES
G206 N34º31'00" N34º59'01.74" 16 500 16 500
E69º09'00" E70º09'08.84"
IMGES ALAMI
G206 N34º59'01.74" N35º06'06" 16 500 21 000
E70º09'08.84" E70º25'12"
ALAMI OMKOE
G206 N35º06'06" N35º36'58.02" 20 100 29 000
E70º25'12" E71º30'58.02"
DAVER EMERO
M375 N29º34'18" N30º14'23.88" 9 500 17 000
E64º40'36" E65º06'18.50"
EMERO ULOSA
M375 N30º14'23.88" N30º45'09" 9 500 9 500
E65º06'18.50" E065º25'47"
ULOSA PAROD
M375 N30º45'09" N31º29'00" 9 500 9 500
E065º25'47" E65º54'00"
PAROD DARUS
M375 N31º29'00" N32º17'44" 15 400 15 400
E65º54'00" E066º07'37"
DARUS RIKAD
M375 N32º17'44" N33º27'42" 15 400 20 000
E066º07'37" E66º27'30"

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AIP ENR 3.1−5
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
RIKAD VUVEN
VFR corridor
M375 N33º27'42" N34º32'30" 16 900
only
E66º27'30" E66º55'30"
VUVEN SERGO
VFR corridor
M375 N34º32'30" N35º14'29" 16 900
only
E66º55'30" E67º07'18"
SERGO KHOLM
VFR corridor
M375 N35º14'29" N36º43'00" 15 300
only
E67º07'18" E67º41'00"
LEMOD RESOT
M696 N36º10'00" N35º55'30" 17 500 26 000
E64º17'30" E64º46'12"
RESOT SERGO
M696 N35º55'30" N35º14'29" 17 500 Unknown
E64º46'12" E67º07'18"
SERGO VUSAR
M696 N35º14'29" N34º50'22.21" 17 500 Unknown
E67º07'18" E68º15'27.98"
VUSAR MURAD
M696 N34º50'22.21" N34º31'00" 17 500 18 000
E68º15'27.98" E69º09'00"
MURAD GERAN
M696 N34º31'00" N34º14'20" 17 300 17 300
E69º09'00" E69º48'12"
GERAN LAJAK
M696 N34º14'20" N33º55'58.98" 17 300 25 000
E69º48'12" E70º29'58.98"
DOSHI QUINA
M920 N35º36'00" N36º08'06.42" 17 500 29 000
E68º26'30" E68º52'09.24"
QUINA COKIB
M920 N36º08'06.42" N36º47'48" 17 500 26 000
E68º52'09.24" E69º23'00"
SOKAM GEROR
V338 N33º13'16.02" N34º12'36" 10700 16 000
E60º37'54" E62º13'18"
GEROR VELDT
V338 N34º12'36" N34º30'00" 16 900 16900
E62º13'18" E64º54'00"

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AIP ENR 3.1−6
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
VELDT VUVEN
V338 N34º30'00" N34º32'30" 16 900 Unknown
E64º54'00" E66º55'30"
VUVEN LONEX
V338 N34º32'30" N34º31'33.63" 18 600 Unknown
E66º55'30" E68º23'17.97"
LONEX MURAD
V338 N34º31'33.63" N34º31'00" 18 600 19 000
E68º23'17.97" E69º09'00"
CHARN GEROR
V390 N35º10'06.84" N34º12'36.00" 8 800 8 800
E61º08'07.32" E62º13'18.00"
GEROR BAGNI
V390 N34º12'36.00" N32º37'30" 15 600 26 000
E62º13'18.00" E64º26'30"
BAGNI TOTSI
V390 N32º37'30" N32º02'20" 12 200 18 000
E64º26'30" E065º10'13"
TOTSI PAROD
V390 N32º02'20" N31º29'00" 10 800 10 800
E065º10'13" E65º54'00"
PAROD SODAS
V390 N31º29'00" N30º39'38" 7 800 7 800
E65º54'00" E066º04'02"
SODAS SERKA
V390 N30º39'38" N29º51'00" 10 900 10900
E066º04'02" E66º15'00"
SIGSI FARAH
VFR corridor
V717 N31º05'30" N32º22'00" 7 700
only
E61º53'00" E62º09'30"
FARAH LABUS
V717 N32º22'00" N33º23'12" 10 200 22 000
E62º09'30" E62º15'50"
LABUS GEROR
V717 N33º23'12" N34º12'36" 10 200 10 200
E62º15'50" E62º13'18"
GEROR DAXUP
V717 N34º12'36" N34º59'00" 12 900 12 900
E62º13'18" E63º06'30"

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AIP ENR 3.1−7
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
DAXUP JIMPO
V717 N34º59'00" N35º18'00" 12 700 13 000
E63º06'30" E63º39'00"
JIMPO RESOT
V717 N35º18'00" N35º55'30" 12 700 29 000
E63º39'00" E64º46'12"
RESOT UKMUS
V717 N35º55'30" N36º27'00" 10 300 24 000
E64º46'12" E66º22'48"
UKMUS XARDO
V717 N36º27'00" N36º43'48" 10 300 10 300
E66º22'48" E67º15'30"
XARDO KHOLM
V717 N36º43'48" N36º43'00" 10 300 10 300
E67º15'30" E67º41'00"
KHOLM IVAGA
V717 N36º43'00" N36º40'00" 10 300 10 300
E67º41'00" E68º55'00"
IVAGA COKIB
V717 N36º40'00" N36º47'48" 14 000 14 000
E68º55'00" E69º23'00"
COKIB KAVOG
V717 N36º47'48" N37º05'30" 14 000 22 000
E69º23'00" E70º30'00"
RANAH JIMPO
V838 N35º35'00" N35º18'00" 13 500 18 000
E63º12'00" E63º39'00"
JIMPO VELDT
V838 N35º18'00" N34º30'00" 13 500 22 000
E63º39'00" E64º54'00"
VELDT RIKAD
V838 N34º30'00" N33º27'42" 17 500 Unknown
E64º54'00" E66º27'30"
RIKAD MAXIN
V838 N33º27'42" N32º46'30" 17 500 Unknown
E66º27'30" E67º27'00"
PINAX COKIB
V848 N37º15'00" N36º47'48" 21 100 21 100
E69º06'00" E69º23'00"

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AIP ENR 3.1−8
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
COKIB ALKIB
V848 N36º47'48" N35º59'40" 21 100 27 000
E69º23'00" E69º54'16"
ALKIB ALAMI
V848 N35º59'40" N35º06'06" 21 100 NONE
E69º54'16" E70º25'12"
ALAMI RAMSO
V848 N35º06'06" N34º25'48" 16 800 21 000
E70º25'12" E70º28'30"
RAPTA UKMUS
B442 N37º27'00" N36º27'00" 7 000 7 000
E65º38'00" E66º22'48"
UKMUS SERGO
B442 N36º27'00" N35º14'29" 15 000 Unknown
E66º22'48" E67º07'18"
EGPAN KAVOG
VFR corridor
V876 N38º25'00" N37º05'30" 18 800
only
E70º44'00" E70º30'00"
KAVOG ALKIB
VFR corridor
V876 N37º05'30" N35º59'40" 19 800
only
E70º30'00" E69º54'16"
ALKIB ALMOL
V876 N35º59'40" N35º39'47" 19 800 25 000
E69º54'16" E69º45'30"
ALMOL MURAD
V876 N35º39'47" N34º31'00" 19 800 22 000
E69º45'30" E69º09'00"

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP ENR 3.2−1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

ENR 3.2 UPPER ATS ROUTES

3.2.1 The High Enroute Structure comprises upper air routes B466, G792, L750,N644
A466, M881, P500 and UL333 (see ENR 3.2.8). The air routes are 20 NM wide, 10 NM
either side of the designated track from FL 290 to FL 450. Aircraft will generally be
assigned standard levels according to direction between the Lowest Assignable Level
(LAL) of FL 310 and the Maximum Assignable Level (MAL) of FL 430.
3.2.2 From 2000 Z – 0000 Z daily, the lower boundary of Class A airspace drops to FL
270, allowing a LAL of FL 280, on air routes L750, N644, A466 and G792 only.
3.2.3 All High Enroute Structure over-flight aircraft must contact the Kabul ACC 10
minutes prior to entering the FIR boundary. If entering via B466/G792, L750, A466 or
UL333, aircraft must contact Kabul ACC on 128.5 VHF. If entering Kabul ACC via N644
or M881 contact must be made via HF frequencies 5658 or 10018.
3.2.3.1 125.325MHz shall be monitored when unable to establish two way
communications with the Kabul Area Control Centre (KACC) while on an Air Route. This
frequency may be used by the KACC to broadcast or relay "safety of flight" information.
3.2.4 All air routes are identified by latitude and longitude references and utilize modified
RNP-10 requirements.
3.2.5 RVSM is not authorized in the Kabul FIR.
3.2.6 These airways are for civil aircraft only. All military aircraft over-flights, whether US
military or otherwise, must be approved by the ACA via the Air Mobility Division (AMD).
3.2.7 These routes are only for aircraft overflying the Kabul FIR that will not land at any
underlying airfield unless an emergency aircraft under ICAO emergency procedures.

MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG CLEARANCE
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
RANAH JIMPO
N35º35'00" N35º18'00" 13 500 18 000
E63º12'00" E63º39'00"
L750
JIMPO VELDT
Between N35º18'00" N34º30'00" 13 500 22 000
2000Z to 2400Z E63º39'00" E64º54'00"
FL280-FL430 VELDT RIKAD
N34º30'00" N33º27'42" 15 200 29 000
E64º54'00" E66º27'30"

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP ENR 3.2−2
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG CLEARANCE
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
RIKAD MAXIN
N33º27'42" N32º46'30" 15 500 29 000
E66º27'30" E67º27'00"
MAXIN GODSI
N32º46'30" N32º30'09.06" 12 900 29 000
E67º27'00" E67º48'54.70"
GODSI ROSIE
N32º30'09.06" N31º40'00" 12 900 29 000
E67º48'54.70" E68º59'58.98"
PADDY FIRUZ
P500 N36º27'58.02" N36º40'00" 26 700 N/A
E71º37'58.02" E71º38'00"
CHARN GEROR
N35º10'06.84" N34º12'36" 8 800 8 800
E61º08'07.32" E62º13'18"
GEROR BAGNI
N34º12'36" N32º37'30" 15 600 26 000
E62º13'18" E64º26'30"
BAGNI PAROD
B466 N32º37'30" N31º29'00" 12 200 18 000
E64º26'30" E65º54'00"
PAROD ELEKO
N31º29'00" N30º20'05.04" 10 900 10 900
E65º54'00" E66º08'45"
ELEKO SERKA
N30º20'05.04" N29º51'00" 10 900 10 900
E66º08'45" E66º15'01.02"
CHARN GEROR
N35º10'06.84" N34º12'36" 8 800 8 800
E61º08'07.32" E62º13'18"
GEROR BAGNI
G792 N34º12'36" N32º37'30" 15 600 26 000
E62º13'18" E64º26'30"
BAGNI PAROD
N32º37'30" N31º29'00" 12 200 18 000
E64º26'30" E65º54'00"

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AIP ENR 3.2−3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG CLEARANCE
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
PAROD ASLUM
N31º29'00" N31º01'00" 10 200 10 200
E65º54'00" E66º37'00"
EGPAN KAVOG
N38º25'00" N37º05'30" 18 800 31 000
E70º44'00" E70º30'00"
M881
KAVOG ALAMI
NOTE: Useable N37º05'30" N35º06'06" 21 800 N/A
by HF Equipped E70º30'00" E70º25'12"
Aircraft only
ALAMI LAJAK
N35º06'06" N33º55'58.98" 16 900 25 000
E70º25'12" E70º29'58.98"
LEMOD VUVEN
N36º10'00" N34º32'30" 16 900 N/A
E64º17'30" E66º55'30"
N644 VUVEN NEVIV
N34º32'30" N33º58'48" 16 900 N/A
NOTE: Useable E66º55'30" E67º47'00"
by HF Equipped NEVIV PATOX
Aircraft only N33º58'48" N33º32'54" 16 900 30 000
E67º47'00" E68º25'12"
Between
2000Z to 2400Z PATOX MESRA
FL280 – FL430 N33º32'54" N33º16'39.46" 12 400 30 000
E68º25'12" E68º47'56.11"
MESRA PAVLO
N33º16'39.46" N32º51'58.98" 12 400 30 000
E68º47'56.11" E69º25'58.98"
AMDAR KHOLM
N37º12'30" N36º43'00" 10 000 29 000
A466 E67º20'36" E67º41'00"

Between KHOLM DOSHI


N36º43'00" N35º36'00" 17 300 32 000
2000 Z to 2400
E67º41'00" E68º26'30"
Z FL 280-FL
430 DOSHI MURAD
N35º36'00" N34º31'00" 18 400 29 000
E68º26'30" E69º09'00"

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG CLEARANCE
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
MURAD KODAD
N34º31'00" N34º06'59" 16 200 30 000
E69º09'00" E69º24'06”
KODAD BOXUD
N34º06'59" N33º31'31.83" 16 200 30 000
E69º24'06" E69º46'11.87"
BOXUD SITAX
N33º31'31.83" N33º05'00" 16 200 30 000
E69º46'11.87" E70º03'00"
G796 MURAD GERAN
34º31'00" N34º14'20" 17 300 17 300
Between E69º09'00" E69º48'12"
2000 Z to 2400 GERAN LAJAK
Z FL 280-FL N34º14'20" N33º55'58.98" 17 300 25 000
430 E69º48'12" E70º29'58.98"
SOKAM DANOD
N33º13'16" N32º24'22" 8500
E60º37'54" E62º00'32"
DANOD KIRAT
UL333 N32º24'22" N30º39'54" 8500
E62º00'32" E64º54'37"
KIRAT SERKA
N30º39'54" N29º51'00" 9000
E64º54'37" E66º15'00"

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ENR 3.3 AREA NAVIGATION ROUTES

3.3.1 There are no Area Navigation Routes at this time.

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ENR 3.4 HELICOPTER ROUTES

3.4.1 A dedicated VFR corridor is established for the Afghan Air Corps helicopters
only within Kabul CTR (Class D airspace) as follows:
N34º33'09.60" E069º12'15.00", to N34º34'00.00" E069º10'26.40", to
N34º33'27.00" E069º07’'13.80", to N34º35'30" E069º05'10.20" with a width of
500 m. SFC to 500 ft AGL.
3.4.1.1 All other aircraft must remain clear of this area. Contact Kabul TWR on VHF
freq 129.4 MHz for traffic information.

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ENR 3.5 OTHER ROUTES

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ENR 3.6 ENROUTE HOLDING

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ENR 4 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/ SYSTEMS

ENR 4.1 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS – ENROUTE

4.1.1 All of the Afghanistan navigational aids are inoperative except for the TACANs
at Bagram, Herat, Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif. There is an operational TACAN,
DVOR and ILS located at Kabul.

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ENR 4.2 SPECIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM

4.2.1 There are no special navigation facilities established in the Kabul FIR. Note the
RNP-10 requirements described at GEN 1.5.2.

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ENR 4.3 NAME – CODE DESIGNATORS FOR SIGNIFICANT POINTS

4.3.1 Significant points for the Kabul FIR are listed at ENR 3.1 and 3.2 in the tables
describing Air Navigation Routes.

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ENR 4.4 AERONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHTS—ENROUTE

4.4.1 There are no aeronautical ground lights – enroute in the Kabul FIR.

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ENR 5 NAVIGATION WARNINGS

ENR 5.1 PROHIBITED, RESTRICTED AND DANGER AREAS

5.1.1 Introduction

5.1.1.1 All airspace in which a potential hazard to aircraft operations may exist and all
areas over which the operation of civil aircraft may, for one reason or another, be
restricted either temporarily or permanently, are classified according to the following
three types of areas as defined by ICAO.
5.1.2 Definitions

5.1.2.1 Prohibited Area. Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or
territorial waters of the State of Afghanistan, within which the flight of aircraft is
prohibited. This term is used only when the flight of civil aircraft within the designated
airspace is not permitted at any time under any circumstances.
5.1.2.2 Restricted Area. Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or
territorial waters of the State of Afghanistan, within which the flight of aircraft is
restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. This term is used whenever
the flight of civil aircraft within the designated airspace is not absolutely prohibited but
may be made only if specified conditions are complied with. Thus, prohibition of flight,
except at certain specified times, leads to the designation of the airspace as a
restricted area as would prohibition except in certain meteorological conditions.
Similarly, prohibition of flight, unless special permission had been obtained, leads to
the designation of a restricted area. However, conditions of flight imposed as a result
of application of rules of the air or air traffic service practices or procedures (for
example, compliance with minimum safe heights or with rules stemming from the
establishment of controlled airspace) do not constitute conditions calling for
designation as a restricted area.
5.1.2.3 Danger Area. Airspace of defined dimensions within which activities
dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. This term is used only
when the potential danger to aircraft has not led to the designation of the airspace as
restricted or prohibited. The effect of the creation of the danger area is to caution
operators or pilots of aircraft that it is necessary for them to assess the dangers in
relation to their responsibility for the safety of their aircraft.
5.1.3 Designations

5.1.3.1 The type of area involved is indicated by the nationality letters OA, then a
slash (/), followed by the letter -P- for Prohibited, -R- for Restricted and -D- for
Danger. Each area is numbered and a single series of numbers is used for all areas,
regardless to type, to ensure that a number is never duplicated. Each number has
three digits; the first digit indicates the last digit of the area’s latitude, from 29º N to
38º N, the remaining two being a sequence number.

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For example, areas are assigned letter and numbers in the following manner – OA/R
402, would be the 12th area established in the band of 29º N.

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5.1.4 Prohibited Areas.

5.1.4.1 OA/P 407 BAMYAN:


LATERAL LIMITS: N34º49'55" E067º48'43" — N34º50'10" E067º49'43" —
N34º49'45" E067º49'56" — N34º49'30" E067º48'57" — N34º49'55" E067º48'43".
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 1 000 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Protecting the Bamyan Buddhas World Heritage Site.
5.1.4.2 OA/P 413 HERAT A: MILITARY MORTAR FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 1.0 NM centred on position N34º06'35"
E062º16'40".
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL 210
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: For status POC FSB Herat BOC
IVSN: 60-686 6701
INMARSAT: 0087 3600 508868
THURAYA: 0088 2168 44411279
CIVIL: 0799885181
5.1.4.3 OA/P 414 HERAT B: MILITARY MORTAR FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 1.0 NM centred on position N34º08'36"
E062º11'30"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL160
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: For status POC as per OA/P 413 HERAT A.
5.1.5 Restricted Areas.

5.1.5.1 OA/R 101 BOST RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING AND BOMBING
LATERAL LIMITS: N31º47'36" E063º58'28" — N31º55'29" E063º58'40" —
N31º59'55" E064º06'07" — N31º56'19" E064º10'45" — N31º51'20" E064º10'44"
— N31º50'52" E064º13'08" — N31º47'41" E064º11'28" — N31º47'36"
E063º58'28
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL 185
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Clearance to enter not available to civil aircraft.
5.1.5.2 OA/R 102 TARNAK RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING AND BOMBING
LATERAL LIMITS: N31º27'25" E065º49'55" — N31º25'25" E065º49'51" —
N31º25'28" E065º46'38" — N31º27'48" E065º46'42" — N31º28'44" E065º48'07"
— N31º28'44" E065º49'43" — N31º27'25" E065º49'55"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL 185
ACTIVITY TIMES: NOTAM

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REMARKS: Contact Kandahar TWR for status and transit or avoidance


instructions. Do not enter unless in receipt of a positive instruction to do so.

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5.1.5.3 OA/R 201 FARAH RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING


LATERAL LIMITS: N32º21'29" E062º01'19" — N32º21'29" E062º12'29" —
N32º20'07" E062º12'29" — N32º20'06" E062º11'19" — N32º21'29" E062º01'19"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 5 000 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: Not determined
REMARKS: The reliability of the location of the site is uncertain, and aircrew
should approach the site with caution. For details contact Farah S-3 Operations
Tactical Operations Centre Officer in Charge:
IVSN: 60-686-7001
DSN: 318-231-7335
5.1.5.4 OA/R 203 TARIN KOWT RANGE: COMBINED WEAPONS LIVE FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N32º35'50.52" E065º52'28.80" — N32º36'02.88"
E065'52.56.04" — N32º35'22.62" E065º53'52.26" — N32º33'23.22"
E065º55'43.38" — N32º32'47.76" E065º55'31.26" — N32º31'56.64"
E065º52'36.66" — N32º35'50.52" E065º52'28.80"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 10 000 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Contact Tarin Kowt tower for information:
TELEPHONE +93(0)798208954
C-VOIP 231 2047
SAT PHONE 00 88216-55580632
5.1.5.5 OA/R 409 SRAN GHAR RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N34º10'28" E069º02'52" — N34º07'10" E068º58'22" —
N34º10'12" E068º56'13" — N34º13'59" E068º56'44" — N34º14'32" E069º01'18"
— N34º13'59" E069º03'55" — N34º10'28" E069º02'52"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL 160
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Pilots are to avoid entering at all times. For details contact ISAF
Airspace Manager at:
DSN: 318-237-3747
5.1.5.6 OA/R 410 KABUL RANGE: MILITARY ARTILLERY FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N34º29'59" E069º23'20" — N34º29'50" E069º28'25" —
N34º28'58" E069º28'14" — N34º28'45" E069º28'06" — N34º28'46" E069º23'51"
— N34º29'59" E069º23'20"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 14 000 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Contact KABUL APP or KABUL TWR for status and transit or
avoidance instructions. Do not enter unless in receipt of a positive instruction to
do so.

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5.1.5.7 OA/R 411 BAGRAM RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING


LATERAL LIMITS: N34º50'10" E069º16'56" to — N34º52'33" E069º16'25" —
N34º57'26" E069º15'13" — N34º58'02" E069º16'26" — N34º54'13" E069º20'49"
— N34º53'11" E069º22'16" — N34º49'31" E069º18'22" — N34º50'10"
E069º16'56"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL 170
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Contact BAGRAM APP / TWR for status and transit or avoidance
instructions. Status also available on Bagram ATIS. Do not enter unless in
receipt of a positive instruction to do so.
5.1.5.8 OA/R 422 KABUL
LATERAL LIMITS: N34°32'26.08" E069°11'02.09“ - N34°31'59.80"
E069°12'08.75“ - N34°30'54.89“ E069°11'47.70" - N34°30'44.20“
E069°09'55.27" - N34°32'02.66" E069°10'07.49" - N34°32'26.08"
E069°11'02.09“.
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 12,000FT AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Approval authority for operations within OAR/422 is CFC-3-AIR:
DSN: 318-237-3204. Rotary Wing transit not authorised except landing
permitted at Buzkashi Field (N34º31’56“E069º11’44“) in exceptional
circumstances after coordination with COMISAF, NATO HQ ISAF / Kabul for
approval . Fixed Wing transit clearance available after coordination with OAKB
TWR. Fixed Wing ACFT conducting missed approach from OAKB authorised to
transit. Transit available for Afghan National military hospital heli-pad
(N34º32’26“E069º11’29“) operations after coordination with MOTCA, ISAF HQ
or OAKB TWR during medical emergency or poor weather for flight safety
reasons. Under no circumstances shall aircraft overfly the palace of the GIRoA
(N34º31'26" E069º10'49"). Aircraft operators violating this regulation will be fined
US$5000 for first offence, US$7000 for second offence, US$10000 for third
offence. Greater penalties will apply for subsequent violations. MoTCA will
request flight details from OAKB TWR.
5.1.5.9 OA/R 412 BUTKHAK RANGE: MILITARY ARTILLERY AND TANK RANGE
LATERAL LIMITS: N34º28'46" E069º23'51" — N34º28'45" E069º28'06" —
N34º27'41" E069º27'17" — N34º25'31" E069º26'19" — N34º25'18" E069º25'23"
— N34º28'31" E069º24'03" — N34º28'46" E069º23'51"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 14 000ft
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Contact Kabul TWR for status and transit or avoidance instructions.
Do not enter unless in receipt of a positive instruction to do so.

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5.1.5.10 OA/R 601 MAZAR E SHARIF RANGE


LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 2.0 NM centred on N36º40'30" E067º02'00"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 13 000 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Aircrew are to approach location with utmost caution. Contact
Mazar TWR for status and transit or avoidance instructions. POC: RAOCC
NORTH:
IVSN: 686 6527 or 686 6591
CIVIL: 0799-742-151
5.1.5.11 OA/R 603A MAZAR RANGE A: SMALL ARMS FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N36º41'00" E067º11'37" — N36º38'58" E067º11'40" —
N36º39'02" E067º15'49" — N36º41'03" E067º15'47" — N36º41'00" E067º11'37"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 4 000 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Contact Mazar TWR for status and transit or avoidance
instructions. POC: RAOCC NORTH:
IVSN: 686 6527 or
686 6591
CIVIL: 0797-936-532
5.1.5.12 OA/R 603B MAZAR RANGE B: SMALL ARMS FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N36º38'59'' E067º12'36'' — N36º38'17'' E067º12'37'' —
N36º38'19'' E067º15'50'' — N36º39'02'' E067º15'49'' — N36º38'59'' E067º12'36''
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 4 000 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Contact Mazar TWR for status and transit or avoidance
instructions. POC: RAOCC NORTH:
IVSN: 686 6527 or
686 6591
CIVIL: 0797-936-532
5.1.5.12 OA/R 701 MAZAR: AIR TEST
LATERAL LIMITS: N37º20'00'' E067º00'00'' — N37º06'00'' E067º00'00'' —
N37º00'00'' E066º15'00'' — N37º17'00'' E066º15'00''
VERTICAL LIMITS: 5 500 ft AGL to FL260
ACTIVITY TIMES: NOTAM
REMARKS: Contact Mazar TWR for status and transit or avoidance
instructions.
5.1.6 Danger Areas.

5.1.6.1 OA/D 301 GHAZNI RANGE: TETHERED BALLOON


LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 0.5 NM centred on position N33º30'17"
E068º24'30"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 4 500 ft AGL

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ACTIVITY TIMES: H24


REMARKS: A tethered dirigible is secured to this location and may drift up to .5
NM from this point. The tether is marked by flags and lights, and the balloon has
both steady and strobe lights during hours of darkness.
5.1.6.2 OA/D 402 CDS/KAMARI RANGE: AMMUNITION DEMOLITION
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 0.8 NM centred on position N34º28'19"
E069º19'54"
VERTICAL LIMITS: from SFC to 12 500 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: For advisories contact Kabul Tower on frequency 129.4 MHZ.
5.1.6.3 OA/D 405 CHAKHCHARAN: DEMOLITION SITE
LATERAL LIMITS: N34º33'28" E065º16'31" — N34º33'21" E065º16'34" —
N34º33'10" E065º16'31" — N34º33'21" E065º18'22" — N34º33'28" E065º16'31"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 7 500 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Aircrew should approach the site with caution. Contact OACC
tower on 131.5 MHz or 241.1 MHz or the Chakhcharan Tactical Operations
Centre Duty Officer:
IVSN: 60-686-6903 or
60-686-6990
5.1.6.4 OA/D 408 HERAT RANGE:SMALL ARMS FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 0.5 NM centred on N34º12'54" E062º14'31"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC TO 5 000 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: Contact Herat Tower for details of range activity, however Tower
may not be aware of all users. Aircrews are to approach location with utmost
caution. POC: FSB Herat BOC:
IVSN: 60-686 6701
INMARSAT: 0087 3600 508868
THURAYA: 0088 2168 44411279
CIVIL: 0799885181.
5.1.6.5 OA/D 415 TF PHOENIX RANGE:
LATERAL LIMITS: N34º34'44" E069º17'48" — N34º34'39" E069º17'50" t—
N34º34'15" E069º19'38" — N34º34'24" E069º20'56" — N34º35'16" E069º22'37"
— N34º36'14" E069º22'43" — N34º36'29" E069º22'17" — N34º36'55"
E069º20'50" — N34º37'01" E069º20'15" — N34º37'01" E069º19'19" —
N34º34'44" E069º17'48"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 7 500 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Aircrew should approach the site with caution.
5.1.6.6 OA/D 416 PEC 2AB RANGE:

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LATERAL LIMITS: N34º38'50" E069º26'11" — N34º37'54" E069º26'50" —


N34º36'53" E069º27'17" — N34º36'01" E069º27'29" — N34º35'03" E069º24'20"
— N34º35'36" E069º23'10" — N34º36'40" E069º23'22" — N34º38'50"
E069º26'11"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL160
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Aircrew should approach the site with caution.
5.1.6.7 OA/D 417 HALO TRUST: DEMOLITION
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 1.0 NM centred on position N34º46'26"
E069º16'43"
VERTICAL LIMITS: from SFC to 7 500 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Nil
5.1.6.8 OA/D 419 CHAGHASARAY: TETHERED BALLOON
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 0.8 NM centred on position N34º51'13"
E071º08'15"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 4 800 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: A tethered balloon is secured to this location and may drift up to .8
NM from this point. The tether is marked by flags and lights, and the balloon has
both steady and strobe lights during hours of darkness. Avoid overflight of the
balloon and flight near the tether.
5.1.6.9 OA/D 420 JALALABAD: TETHERED BALLOON
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 0.8 NM centred on position N34º15'57"
E070º11'44"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 4 500 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: A tethered balloon is secured to this location and may drift up to .8
NM from this point. The tether is marked by flags and lights, and the balloon has
both steady and strobe lights during hours of darkness. Avoid overflight of the
balloon and flight near the tether.
5.1.6.10 OA/D 602 KUNDUZ: DEMOLITION
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 1.0 NM centred on position N36º40'11"
E068º44'47"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 6 500 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: HJ
REMARKS: For advisories contact Konduz Info on frequency 130.35 MHZ.

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ENR 5.2 MILITARY EXERCISE AND TRAINING AREAS AND AIR DEFENCE

IDENTIFICATION ZONE

Not yet published.

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ENR 5.3 OTHER ACTIVITIES OF A DANGEROUS NATURE AND OTHER

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

5.3.1 All operators are advised that non-military operations could be at significant risk
because of ongoing military operations in Afghanistan. There are continuing reports
of indiscriminate small arms and missile attacks on aircraft operating in Afghanistan,
primarily at low altitudes. Therefore, operators that undertake flights within the Kabul
FIR shall do so at their own risk. Compliance with AIP procedures is mandatory;
safety of aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR requires strict adherence to AIP
procedures. Failure to comply with the procedures in this AIP may result in
interception by armed coalition fighter aircraft.
5.3.2 The following demolition sites have been identified by the International Security
Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.
5.3.2.1 Central Region:
DEH SABZ N34º45'27" E069º29'24"
LALAM KUNJ N34º32'15" E069º43'57"

5.3.2.2 The Northern Region


OURGU N37º04'56" E070º29'53"
SARI SANG N36º57'23" E069º56'58"
IRGANAK N36º40'10” E068º44'50"
KAR KAR N36º00'22" E068º43'09"
DORAHI N36º54'39" E067º21'01"

5.3.2.3 The Western Region.


KHOM CHAR N34º29'51" E062º17'32"
SHAIDAYEE N34º23'47" E062º22'09"
Unknown N34º26'57" E062º19'02"

5.3.2.4 The Southern Region.


QESHIA JADID N31º40'38" E065º45'47"

5.3.2.5 The Eastern Region.


DARI SAYEDAH N34º56'53" E068º49'43"
SAMAR KHAIL N34º20'35" E070º36'37"
DASHTI GANBAIRY N34º30'18" E070º22'08"

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5.3.3 The reliability of the above positions is uncertain. The width and the altitude of
the sites are unknown. Aircraft captains are to approach and overfly the locations with
outmost caution.
5.3.4 Ascents of Radiosondes and Radar High Altitude Wind Observations.

Length of Rate of
Place of Ascent Time of Ascent Weight Unit m Ascent Operator
kg ft/MIN
Mazar-e Sharif 2245, 1045 0,45 30 1000 OAMS MET
(N36°42’ (-30/+30MIN) Office
E067°12’) Mazar-e Sharif,
ISAF
+49 67621
2508 3130

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ENR 5.4 AIR NAVIGATION OBSTACLES – ENROUTE

Not available at this time.

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ENR 5.5 AERIAL SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

There are no known aerial sporting or recreational activities affecting the Kabul FIR.

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ENR 5.6 BIRD MIGRATION AND AREAS WITH SENSITIVE FAUNA

5.6.1 Introduction
The following information was gathered after the examination of Kabul International
Airport, Kandahar, Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, Bagram and Tarin Kowt’s bird activities by
a team from the Netherlands Air Force. Special thanks to Albert deHoon’s and his
team for their work "Bird Strike Prevention in Afghanistan" from where this
information is drawn.
5.6.2 Afghanistan’s Geography, Climate and Vegetation
5.3.2.1 Afghanistan is located in the centre of Asia and is landlocked between
Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and China. The country is
mountainous and is mostly situated above 2,000 meters altitude. The climate is
continental, arid to semiarid, with a low annual precipitation (on average the yearly
precipitation is 335 mm), resulting in droughts and limited fresh water availability in
large parts of the country. It mainly rains and snows between October and April. The
snow from the mountains feeds the rivers year round. Afghanistan has many rivers
that are suitable for irrigating their valleys. The largest part of the country is dry with
steppe vegetation. This part is used for grazing livestock and for growing crops that
require dry conditions. The remaining areas are either too dry or too rugged for
growing crops and are therefore grazed by livestock. Trees are scarce and currently
present in forests (East-Afghanistan), river valleys and in orchards and built-up areas.
5.6.3 Bird Strikes
5.3.3.1 A bird strike database is missing in Afghanistan. In general, the number of
bird strikes is low in the October to March period, most bird strikes occur in summer,
except for the month of July, and during fall migration. Weights of the birds that were
involved in the bird strikes can be categorised as follows:
- Up to 50 grams: Strikes involved small birds like swallows, sparrows and larks.
- Between 50 and 100 grams: Strikes involved birds like thrushes and starlings.
- Between 100 and 500 grams: Strikes involved birds like waders, plovers, ducks
and pigeons.
5.6.4 Birds
5.3.4.1 Since Afghanistan is in the middle of the breeding (Russia) and wintering
(India / Africa) ranges of many species, high bird numbers occur during spring and
fall migration. Since these migrating birds have, like many juvenile birds that fledge in
summer, no experience with aircraft, the most bird strikes occur in these periods.
Birds that have been observed in Afghanistan:
5.6.4.1.1 Geese. At Mazar-e-Sharif, geese (among which Graylag Goose and White-
fronted goose could be identified) were found in the grass strips adjacent to the
runway. Data about their numbers, arrival and departure dates, time of day visiting
the airport, etc. were not recorded, but around 1,000 geese were present during the
whole month of January. Geese have not been recorded at the other airfields.

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5.6.4.1.2 Birds related to water and moist soils - waterfowl, waders and
plovers. Open waters and moist soils were not present at Mazar-e-Sharif and Herat.
Kandahar had the most water; a kilometer long creek with adjacent marsh land (width
25 meters), 2 ponds and 1 sewage pit. The 1-hectare pond close to the runway
attracted most waterfowl. Observing the birds arriving at and departing from this
pond, it appeared that the following species crossed the aircraft flight paths: Black-
headed gulls, Dunlins, Black-winged stilts,Night-herons and Shovelers. The other
pond, creek and sewage pit had single numbers of Little-ringed plover (, Black-
winged stilt, Intermediate egret, Green sandpiper and Ruff. At Tarin Kowt, a few
birds were present in the sewage pits: Black-winged stilts, Ruff and Lapwing. Birds
never occur in the creeks of Kabul and Bagram (including Bagram’s small pond),
according to the local personnel. This may be due to pollution; Kabul’s creek is used
as a sewage outlet and the water of Bagram’s creek and pond had a chemical colour
and smelt polluted. Near the runway of Kabul, Lapwings were observed at the end of
March. After the first rains migrating waterfowl showed up at Kabul. Tens of Curlews,
Avocets and small plovers were present. On April, Cormorants were observed circling
above Bagram’s runway and then heading for the river valley. On March, White-tailed
lapwings were present in the vicinity of Bagram. Gulls, ducks and other waterfowl
showed up in Bagram and Kabul during rainfall in Sept - Oct and March- April (fall
and spring migration season). 10’s of Great Black-headed gulls even showed up at
Kabul during snowfall in February. At Bagram, thousands of Demoiselle cranes have
been observed in the last years passing by on route to their northern breeding
grounds in March and April. These flights coincided with the aircraft flight paths. Like
with the geese at Mazar-e-Sharif, data about the numbers of cranes, arrival and
departure dates, time of day passing by, height of flight, etc. have never been
recorded. Therefore, it is not known whether the Demoiselle cranes use the Ghorban
valley as a stop-over site, or that they continue their flight without stopping. In other
years, some Demoiselle cranes were even spotted at the airfield itself.
5.6.4.1.3 Birds of prey. Most birds of prey (raptors) hunt for living animals while a
few birds, like vultures, rely on carrion (dead animals and animal parts found in
garbage). A few species, like kites, feed on a mix of carrion and animals captured
alive. Of all raptors, vultures are most hazardous to aircraft because of their weight
and the many hours spent soaring in the air looking for carrion. According to the bird
guide (Birds of South Asia), a few vulture species are inhabitants of Afghanistan.
Although huge numbers of sheep and goat were grazing the steppes and semi-
deserts, the number per flock was small and each flock was tended by a shepherd. It
is expected that the shepherds take away the animals before dying, leaving no food
for vultures and kites. At the airfields, carcasses of wild animals are rare and if
present, they are eaten by Jackals and foxes. Carrion can only be found in the burn
pits at Kandahar, Tarin Kowt and Bagram, being meat left-overs from the restaurants.
The garbage at the other airfields is transported to landfills outside the airfields. At
Kandahar and Tarin Kowt the burn pits were not visited by birds of prey. Only
Bagram´s burn pit attracted raptors; Black-eared kites were present at the burn pit
early in the mornings. Black-eared kites were observed soaring at different places
above the Ghorband river valley, adjacent to Bagram. Around dawn and dusk they
soared up to 1 kilometer above the river valley, coinciding with the flight paths of
aircraft flying over the valley. According to Bagram´s personnel, the Black-eared kites
are, like the Demoiselle cranes, only present in the migration periods. Other raptors
that were observed at Bagram are (in single numbers) the Long-legged buzzard,
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the Pallied harrier and Kestrel. Steppe eagles were spotted at Mazar-e-Sharif and at
Herat. Other raptors at Herat were the Kestrel and theBlack kite. At Kabul airport, in
total 5 species of raptors were observed; Pallid harrier, Kestrel, Steppe eagle and
Black-eared kites on migration. Besides the Black-eared kites, all other birds of prey
were observed hunting for small animals.
5.6.4.1.4 Passerines, partridges and pigeons. Since the vegetation of the airfields
is not being grazed by sheep and goats, or being mowed (except Kabul) the
vegetation at all airfields is more natural, lush and dense than the vegetation in the
vicinity. For this reason, more seeds and insects are present at the airfields than in
the vicinity, and thus the airfields are more attractive to birds. At each airfield, House
sparrows and Tree sparrows are present. As observed at Kabul, these species reach
high numbers in spring and summer, finding abundant insects, that thrive in the lush
vegetation, and seeds produced by grasses and other plants. Furthermore, 10’s of
Barn swallows and Crested larks were present at each airfield, feeding on insects.
The Crested lark finds insects on the ground; the Barn swallow is catching insects in
the air. At Bagram, single Swifts and Alpine swifts were observed. These bird species
are, like the Barn swallow, foraging on flying insects. Bee-eaters also catch flying
insects. The bee-eaters didn’t arrive yet from their wintering ranges, but are expected
to be present at all airfields during summer. As observed at Kabul in 2007, a few
hundred of Barn swallows and tens of Bee-eaters were present in July and August,
attracted by the insects flying in above the vegetation. Furthermore, many other small
passerines have been observed, among which are Yellow wagtail, Isabelline shrike,
Bluethroat, Stonechat and Red-breasted flycatcher. These species typically are not
hazardous to aircraft because they rarely cross the runway. The Black francolin (both
male and female) was observed at Kandahar. From the pigeon family, the Laughing
dove was present at all airfields. They rarely cross the runway, since they can find
enough food in the built-up areas. The Racing pigeons, kept by pigeon-fanciers in the
vicinity and their feral relatives were observed crossing the runway at all airbases.
5.6.4.1.5 Species from built-up areas. House and Tree Sparrow, Racing pigeon,
Laughing dove, Magpie (Pica pica) and Myna find shelter in the camp-sites at all
airbases. In winter, up to 5,000 Mynas roost in various buildings and trees at Bagram.
Of particular concern are the approximately 1,000 Mynas roosting in the helicopter
hangars; these birds cause a lot of trouble with their droppings and noise. The nets to
make the awnings of the hangars at Bagram inaccessible for the Mynas were put
underneath only 90% of the awnings. The few uncovered parts were used by the
Mynas to get access into the awnings. At other airfields, Mynas are, like the other
birds in the built-up areas, rarely troublesome.

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ENR 6 ENROUTE CHART – ICAO

ENR 6.1 AFGHANISTAN LOW LEVEL ENROUTE CHART

Enroute charts are not issued at this time. For route description and graphic
presentation see ENR 3.1.

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ENR 6.2 AFGHANISTAN HIGH LEVEL ENROUTE CHART

Enroute charts are not issued at this time. For route description and graphic
presentation see ENR 3.2.

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AIP AD 0.6-1
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PART 3 AERODROMES (AD)

Page
AD 0
AD 0.1 PREFACE .................................................................... Not applicable
AD 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENT ................................. Not applicable
AD 0.3 RECORD OF SUPPLEMENTS .................................... Not applicable
AD 0.4 CHECKLIST OF AIP PAGES ....................................... Not applicable
AD 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENT TO THE AIP ................ Not applicable
AD 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO AERODROMES .............. AD 0.6-1
AD 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 3

AD 1 AERODROMES – INTRODUCTION
AD 1.1 Aerodrome/Heliport Availability .................................... AD 1.1-1
AD 1.2 Rescue and Fire Fighting Service ................................ AD 1.2-1
AD 1.3 Index to Aerodromes ................................................... AD 1.3-1
AD 1.4 Grouping of Aerodromes/Heliports ............................... AD 1.4-1
AD 2 AERODROMES
OAKB Kabul ............................................................................ AD 2.1-1
OAKN Kandahar...................................................................... AD 2.1-24
OAIX Bagram......................................................................... AD2.1-37
OAZI Camp Bastion ............................................................... AD 2.1-53
OACC Chakhcharan ................................................................ AD2.1-65
OAFZ Feyzabad ..................................................................... AD 2.1-74
OAHR Herat ............................................................................ AD 2.1-84
OAJL Jalalabad ...................................................................... AD 2.1 -93
OAUZ Konduz ......................................................................... AD 2.1-102
OAMN Maimana ...................................................................... AD 2.1-112
OAMS Mazar-E Sharif ............................................................. AD 2.1-119
OAQA Qalat............................................................................. AD 2.1-136
OAQN Qala-I-Naw ................................................................... AD 2.1-146
OATN Tereen/Tarin Kowt ........................................................ AD 2.1-154
AD 3 HELIPORTS ................................................................. AD 3.1-1

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AD 1 AERODROMES – INTRODUCTION

AD 1.1 AERODROME/HELIPORT AVAILABILITY

1.1.1 While known details of airfield status will be disseminated by NOTAM, operators
should contact local authorities to confirm the NOTAM accurately reflects airfield
conditions.
1.1.2 The services described herein are based on Annex 15 to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation.

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AD 1.2 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1.2.1 Rescue and fire fighting services are provided for civil flights operating at Kabul
International Airport. Services are provided to the level of RFF Category 9 unless
otherwise advised by NOTAM or detailed in the respective entry in Supplement.

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AD 1.3 INDEX TO AERODROMES

1.3.1 Operational aerodromes with details published in AIP are:


1. Kabul International (OAKB)
2. Kandahar (OAKN)
3. Bagram (OAIX)
4. Camp Bastion (OAZI)
5. Chackcharan (OACC)
6. Feyzabad (OAFZ)
7. Herat (OAHR)
8. Jalalabad (OAJL)
9. Konduz (OAUZ)
10. Maimana (OAMN)
11. Mazar-e-Sharif (OAMS)
12. Qalat (OAQA)
13. Qala-i-Naw (OAQN)
14. Tereen / Tarin-Kowt (OATN)

1.3.2 Civil aircraft operations at other airfields may be permitted with prior MoTCA
approval. If approval is granted, operators must comply with the procedures
contained in this AIP and ICAO Annexes 2 and 11, Visual Flight Rules.

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AIP AD 1.4-1
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AD 1.4 GROUPING OF AERODROMES/HELIPORTS

Not available.

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AIP AD 2.1-1
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

AD 2 AERODROMES

OAKB – KABUL INTERNATIONAL

OAKB AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAKB – Kabul International Airport


OAKB AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N34º33'57" E069º12'45"


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city 1 km (0.54NM) NE from Kabul
3 Elevation and Reference
5 877 ft AMSL / 32.1º C
temperature
4 Geoids undulation From RWY11 THR to ARP – 2 m
From ARP to RWY29 THR – 1 m
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
3º E (2003) / - 0º 01'
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Mr. Najibullah Maqsoodi
Address President of Kabul International Airport
Kabul International Airport
Kabul Afghanistan
Telephone +93 (0) 700 278 643
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail najeebmaqsoodi@yahoo.com
AFS Address OAKBYAYX
AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT ISAF KAIA Air Operations
Kabul, Afghanistan
Telephone +93 (0) 799 513 902 (Air Ops)
+93 (0) 799 513 903 (Air Ops)
IVSN: 686-3903
686-3902
Telefax +93 (0) 799513454 (AIS)
E-mail isafkaiaairopsnu@isaf-kia.nato.int
AFS Address OAKBYWYX (AIS)

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7 Types of traffic permitted IFR and VFR


8 Remarks Nil

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AIP AD 2.1-3
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

NOTE: DUE TO PARKING AND HANDLING LIMITATIONS AT KAIA, AIRCRAFT


ARRIVING WITH DC (DANGEROUS CARGO) WHICH IS NOT PLANNED AND
APPROVED ON THE PPR MAY BE REFUSED LANDING CLEARANCE.
AIRCREWS SHALL ADVISE ALL CLASS 1 DANGEROUS GOODS ON FIRST
RADIO CONTACT.
OAKB AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration H24


2 Customs and Immigration Day hours
3 Health and Sanitation H24 Nil “Honey Wagon” avail ONLY at Civ
Side
4 AIS Briefing Office As per NOTAM
5 ATS Reporting Office As per NOTAM
6 MET Briefing Office Day hours (H24 for military)
7 Air Traffic Services Day hours as per GEN 3.3.1.4 (H24 for
military)
8 Fueling Day hours
Military: Request on PPR - see AD 2.4 for
rules
Civilian: via DAWI - arrange and inform on
PPR
9 Handling ONLY day hours for civilian ACFT
H 24 for military ACFT
Handling to be requested for Mil ACFT with a
24-48 Hrs notice (to be included in PPR
request)
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Day hours (operated by ISAF)*
12 Overnight Parking No Overnight Parking without Chief Air
Operations Permission. State Request on
PPR.
13 PPR procedures The use of ISAF Military Aprons at Kabul
International requires PPR approval. PPR
shall be requested at least 48 hours prior to
arrival. Intra theatre flights may submit their
PPR not later than 24 hours prior if it is
coordinated in advance and approved by
Chief Air Operations.
See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.

2.3.1 KAIACFTATO (Combined Air Terminal Operations) military passenger (pax)


and cargo handling capability is available 24 hours, 7 days a week with the following
restrictions:

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2.3.1.1 PPRs are to be received by KAIA Air Ops NLT 48 hours in advance/24 hours
for intra-theatre flights. PPRs are valid +/- 30 minutes from scheduled time.
Movements scheduled to arrive / depart between 1830Z-0030Z are required to
provide pax and cargo information NLT 24 hours prior to ACFT arrival / departure. All
PPR requests for military ACFT and civilian ACFT chartered by military MUST have a
KABOUL POC name and valid phone number on the PPR request. If that is not
available the PPR request will NOT be approved. The PPR must ALSO clearly
indicate if cargo handling is required and /or if (V)VIP are arriving or departing and/or
if they are any dangerous goods on board.
2.3.1.2 Mission planners are to ensure road transport for cargo movement, including
security requirements for access to KAIA and facilities for passengers
(accommodation / messing) are coordinated with the appropriate ISAF KAIA
agencies NLT 24 hours before scheduled ACFT arrival / departure.
2.3.1.3 Handling capability is limited to: two heavy (wake turbulence category) every
3 hours and four medium ACFT simultaneously every 2 hours. Mission planners are
reminded that lavatory servicing and maintenance requirements are only available to
civilian ACFT from the civilian airlines. Ground handling companies on the civilian
side of KAIA are available for daytime operations only due to GIRoA MoTCA
regulations.
OAKB AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities: 1 x 3.5 T Forklift


Military side 4 x 4.5 T Forklift
Cargo handling facilities: 1 x 7 T Manitou Forklift
Civilian side 4 x 8 T Forklift
2 x 18 T Forklift
2 x Atlas “K” loader
10 x 7 T ULD Cargo Trailers
2 x Flat Deck Trailer TEU capable
1 x 5 T Forklift
3 x Tractor
25 x 5T Container Car
5 x 5T Pile Car
1 x “K” loader
2 Fuel and oil types Mil side: Jet Fuel F-34 (JP-8) and F-54
(Diesel)
Civil side: TC-1; JET A1

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3 Fuelling facilities and capacity: Maximum capacity Jet Fuel: 2 068 000 liters
1 x 6 000 l maximum capacity Jet fuel truck
Military Aircraft / Mil Side with 400 l/min fuelling capacity
2 x 20 000 l maximum capacity Jet fuel truck
with 400 l/min fuelling capacity
2 x 15 200 l maximum capacity Jet fuel truck
with 800 l/min fuelling capacity
Maximum capacity Diesel: 4 800 000 liters
2 x 6 000 l maximum capacity Diesel fuel truck
1x20 000 l maximum capacity Diesel fuel truck
2x3 000 l maximum capacity Diesel fuel truck
Fuelling facilities and capacity: Maximum capacity 10 million litres
1 x 90000 l maximum capacity fuel truck with
Civil Aircraft / Civ Side 800 l/min fuelling capacity
1 x 18 000 l maximum capacity fuel truck with
550 l/min fuelling capacity
4 De-icing facilities: Mil Side 1 x de-icing track, with 6 500 l total capacity,
and 150 l/m spraying capacity. May not be
suitable for larger aircraft
De-icing facilities: Civ Side Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting a/c 120 cubic m of storage space for cargo, no
Mil Side hangar space for visiting aircraft
Hangar space for visiting a/c
Nil
Civ Side
6 Repair facilities for visiting a/c Nil
Mil Side
Repair facilities for visiting a/c
Minor repairing capability
Civ Side
7 Engine test There is NO designated spot at OAKB to
perform engine test. To be coordinated
before with ATC

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8 Remarks For Mil ACFT:

There is no fuel quantity limitation in KAIA. For


quantities greater than 20 000 liters, waiting
times of up to one hour, per additional 20 000
liters, may be experienced due to fuel truck
capacity limitation. The required quantity of
fuel must be requested via the PPR.
Deliveries will be limited to the amount that is
requested. Operators must have contract with
NORDIC CAMP SUPPLY (NCS) and use
company issued "Air Card" for payment.

For Civ ACFT and Civ ACFT contracted by


ISAF:

Operators can obtain fuel from civilian-side


fuel operators when parked on civilian aprons.
Provider: DAWI Oil Company

Contact numbers are:


+93(0)799 708 128
+93(0)700 788 58

OAKB AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Compound accommodation for military only.


Hotels in the Town
2 Restaurant In the airport
3 Transportation Only for military
4 Medical facilities Med Hospital in Kabul 3 x ROLE1, 1 x ROLE2
5 Bank and Post Office In the Town
6 Tourist office In the Town
7 Remarks Nil

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OAKB AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire fighting RFF ICAO Cat 9


2 Rescue equipment 1x light 7 000 l Type-A foam with quick hose
rescue 1 000 l water 100 l foam/minute
vehicle
Hydraulic tools for cutting, bending and
lifting
Airbags for lifting up to 19 000 kg
Electrical power unit with lights
Scoop stretcher
Heat camera
Chainsaw
1x 1 500 l water mixed with Type-B foam
medium 1 000 l water 200 l foam/minute
rescue
High pressure water delivery capacity
vehicle
500 kg powder
70 kg carbonate
Electrical power unit with lights
Water gel blankets
PPV fan
Twin cutting saw
4x heavy 9 500 l water mixed with Type-A foam
rescue Water canon, monitor
vehicle
2 high pressure hoses
2 low pressure hoses
Water gel blanket
Medic bag
Medic case
Chainsaw
Motor cutter
2 x 6kg powder extinguisher
Electrical power unit with light
PPV fan
Ladder
Hydraulic tools for cutting, bending and
lifting
Air driven lifting pillows
1 x complete HAZMAT Truck
2 x trolley with generator and lights
1 x trolley with 2 x 70 kg powder units, wool
blankets etc
1 x trolley with 600 kg powder
1 x 20 000 l water tank vehicle

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3 Capability for removal of disabled 1 x 20 tonne crane


aircraft

OAKB AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment 2 x 8T Dump trucks (1 W/solid RWY de-icing


chemical and 1 W/ Snowplow 6.4 meters)
1 x11T Dump trucks (W/ liquid RWY de-icing
chemical)
2 x17T Loaders (W/ 2 x Snowblowers 2.3
meters, 2 x Snowplows 6 meters, 2 x
Snowbuckets 3meters and 2 x Sweepers 2.4
meters)
2 x RWY Sweepers 5.6 meters
1x Terex Backhoe W/ 2.4 meters plow
2 Clearance priorities 1 Runway
2 Taxiway A, B, G
3 Taxiway C, F, D, E
4 Taxiway M, H, N, Apron 8
5 Other hard surfaces
Simultaneously with different equipment
1 Fire Station
2 Helipad 3,2,1
3 Apron 2, Apron 1, Apron 7
3 Remarks Nil

OAKB AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron 1 AC1 PCN: 34/R//B/W/T


Apron 2 PCC2 PCN25/R/B/W/T
East Entrance PCN47/R/B/W/T
West Entrance PCN36/R/B/W/T
Apron 3 AC/PCC PCN36/R/B/W/T
Entrance PCN116/F/A/W/T
Apron 4A AC/PCC PCN36/R/B/W/T
Entrance PCN74/F/A/W/T
Apron 4B PCC PCN78/R/A/W/T
Apron 5A Gravel surface PCN: Nil

1
AC Asphalt Concrete
2
PCC Portland Cement Concrete

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Apron 5 B PCC PCN22/R/B/W/T


Entrance PCN60/R/B/W/T
Apron 5 C PCC PCN22/R/B/W/T
Apron 5 D PCC PCN22/R/B/W/T
Entrance PCN27/R/B/W/T
Apron 6 AC/PCC East Part PCN20/R/B/W/T
West Part PCN42/F/B/W/T
Apron 7 PCC PCN34/R/B/W/T

Apron 8 PCC PCN59/R/B/W/T


Entrances PCN78/F/A/W/T
Apron 9 PCC East Part PCN154/R/A/W/T
West Part PCN76/R/B/W/T
Apron 10 PCC PCN88/R/A/W/T

2 Width, surface and strength of TWY A 21m (69ft) overall width 36m (118ft)
taxiways AC/PCC PCN57/F/A/W/T
TWY B 21m (69ft) overall width 40m (131ft).
AC/PCC PCN36/R/C/W/T
TWY C 20m (66ft) overall width 38m (125ft)
AC PCN421/F/A/W/T
TWY D 21m (69ft), overall width 38m (125ft)
AC/PCC PCN101/F/A/W/T
TWY E 21m (69ft), overall width 38m (125ft)
AC/PCC PCN101/F/A/W/T
TWY F 22m (72ft), overall width 39m (131ft)
AC/PCC PCN581/F/B/W/T
TWY G 18m (59ft), overall width 40m (131ft)
AC/PCC PCN95/F/B/W/T
TWY H 23m (75ft), overall width 44m (144ft)
AC PCN84/F/A/W/T
TWY J 29m (95ft), overall width 51m (167ft)
AC PCN175/F/A/W/T

TWY K 23m (72ft), overall width 38m (125ft)


AC PCN353/F/A/W/T

TWY L 23m (72ft), overall width 38m (125ft)


AC PCN150/F/A/W/T

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TWY M 23m (75ft), overall width 44m (144ft)


AC PCN39/F/A/W/T
TWY N 23m (75ft), overall width 44m (144ft)
AC PCN84/F/A/W/T
3 Location and elevation of RWY 29 THR 1790m (5 872 ft)
altimeter checkpoints RWY 11 THR 1789m (5 869 ft)
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Not available
5 Position of INS checkpoints Not available
6 Remarks The width of TWY B may differ at different
positions. This table reflects its minimum width.

OAKB AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand TWY centreline


identification signs, taxiway Parking guidance line
guide lines and visual docking/
Follow Me Car for MIL ACFT*
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands Marshaller

2 Runway and Taxiway markings RWY centreline


and Chevron marked pre threshold area
lights THR sign
RWY identifier sign
RWY edge line
Hi intensity RWY light system
TWY centreline
TWY edge line
RWY holding position line
TWY Blue edge light
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks *Only for military aircraft

OAKB AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In Approach/Take Off Areas In Circling Area and at AD REMARKS


1 2 3
RWY Obstacle type Location Obstacle type LOCATION
Area Elevation Direction(GEO) Elevation Direction(GEO)
affected Markings/LGT Distance(M) Markings/LGT Distance(M)

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a b c a b
DEP
RWY29 Mountain 260º / 7 000 m Mountain 010º / 3 600 m
(22 966 ft)from (11 811 ft) from No LGT
ARR 7 192 ft ARP 7 215 ft ARP
RWY11
DEP
RWY29 Mountain 265º / 7 500 m Mountain 032º / 3 000 m
(24 606 ft) from (9 842 ft) from No LGT
ARR 7 401 ft ARP 6 562 ft ARP
RWY11
DEP
RWY29 Mountain 300º / 4 500 m Mountain 075º / 7 000 m
(14 764 ft) from (22 966 ft) from No LGT
ARR 6 890 ft ARP 6 365 ft ARP
RWY11
DEP
RWY29 Mountain 312º / 3 900 m Mountain 230º / 3 900 m
(12 795 ft)from (12 795 ft) from No LGT
ARR 6 890 ft ARP 6 562 ft ARP
RWY11
DEP
RWY11 Mountain 082º / 11 000 m Mountain 230º / 7000 m
(36 089 ft) from (22 966 ft) from No LGT
ARR 7 424 ft ARP 6 890 ft ARP
RWY29
DEP
RWY11 Masts 090º / 11 000 m Mountain 235º 7 / 000 m
(36 089 ft) from (22 966 ft) from No LGT
ARR 6 552 ft ARP 6 890 ft ARP
RWY29
DEP
RWY11 Masts 095º / 12 000 m Mountain 240º / 9 000 m
(39 370 ft) from (29 528 ft) from No LGT
ARR 6 529 ft ARP 7 024 ft ARP
RWY29

2.10.1 Several uncharted masts erected close to the approach path of RWY 29
around position N34º32'34" E069º20'35" ground 600 ft AGL.
2.10.2 Two unlit masts erected close to approach path of RWY 29, 6.37 NM East of
Kabul International Airport. Position N34º32'08" E069º20'16" and N34º22'27"
E069º20'28" 900 ft AGL.
2.10.3 Lit mast erected at N34º33'11" E069º14'14", 90 ft AGL, approximately 1 100 m
(3609 ft) SE of THR RWY 29.
2.10.4 Telecommunication tower erected at N34º 32’ 25” E069º 18’ 16”, height of
135ft AGL, approx. 9 km (4.86 NM) SE of THR RWY29. The tower is mounted with
obstacle (top) light.

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OAKB AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office OAKB ISAF KAIA MET OFFICE


2 Hours of operation H24
3 Office responsible for TAF OAKB ISAF KAIA MET OFFICE
preparation
Periods of validity H24; 9H
4 Type of landing forecast METAR
Interval of issuance Hourly
Type of landing forecast SPECI
Interval of issuance In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing /consultation Consultation in MET OFFICE, information via
provided phone and internet
isafkaiameteorologicalflight@isaf-kia.nato.int
6 Flight documentation Only TAF, METAR, SPECI
Language(s) used English
7 Charts and other information METAR and TAF codes of airports, satellite
available for briefing or picture, significant weather chart, upper wind
consultation between FL 240 and FL 300
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing TACMET system
information
9 ATS unit provided with
Kabul TWR and RAPCON
information
10 Additional information Use station code OAKB at
http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars/ or
http://www.baseops.net/metro.html/ or
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/ for US mil computers

OAKB AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 11 29
2 BRG True and
110 º T / 107º M 290º T / 287º M
Mag
3 RWY 3 500 m x 50 m 3 500 m x 50 m
Dimensions (11 483 ft x 164 ft) (11 483 ft x 164 ft)
4 PCN AC/PCC PCN187/F/A/W/T AC/PCC PCN187/F/A/W/T
5 THR
N34º34'14” E069º11'39" N34º33'40” E069º13'50"
Coordinates
6 THR Elevation THR 5 869 ft AMSL THR 5 872 ft AMSLD

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7 Slope of
Nil Nil
RWY/SWY
8 SWY 60 m x 45 m 60 m x 45 m
Dimensions (197 ft x 148 ft) (197 ft x 148 ft)
9 CWY
Nil Nil
Dimensions
10 Strip 3620 m x 300 m 3620 m x 300 m
Dimensions (11 877 ft x 984 ft) (11 877 ft x 984 ft)
11 Obstacle free
Nil Nil
zone
12 Remarks Nil Nil

OAKB AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 11 29
2 TORA 3 500 m (11 483 ft) 3 500 m (11 483 ft)
3 TODA 3 500 m (11 483 ft) 3 500 m(11 483 ft)
4 ASDA 3 560 m (11 680 ft) 3 560 m (11 680 ft)
5 LDA 3 500 m (11 483 ft) 3 500 m (11 483 ft)
6 Remarks Nil Nil

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OAKB AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 11 29
2 Type, length and Precision Approach
intensity of approach Simple Approach Lighting Category I Lighting System
lighting System420 m (1 378 ft)
900 m (2 953 ft)
HI
HI
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Green Green
bars
4 Type of visual PAPI PAPI
approach slope
indicator system Nil 15 m (49m)

5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing 3 500 m (11 482 ft) 3 500 m (11 482 ft)
colour and intensity 60 m (197 ft) 60 m (197 ft)
of RWY edge lights White — last 600 m White — last 600 m
(1969 ft) Yellow (1969 ft) Yellow
HI HI
8 Colour of RWY end
Red Red
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

OAKB AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of Nil
anemometer and landing
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline Blue edge light, except
lighting Taxiway H: green centreline lights.
4 Secondary power supply AVBL
including switch-over time

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5 Remarks Nil

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OAKB AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift- Nil


off point (TLOF) or threshold of
final approach and take-off
(FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area Nil
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area Nil
dimensions, surface, strength,
marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Seven positions marked with large white ‘H’
signs on TWY Bravo and Hotel.

OAKB AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral


limits Detailed in ENR 1.4
2 Vertical limits For restricted and dangerous areas around Kabul
airport refer to ENR 5.1.5 and 5.1.6.
3 Airspace Classification
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign Kabul Tower
Language English
5 Transition attitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

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OAKB AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
ACC Kabul Centre North sector H24
118.3 MHz
242.6 MHz
South sector
120.9 MHz
361.0 MHz
Emergency/
High Sector
Guard
128.5 MHz Frequencies
5658 KHz
10018 KHz 121.500 MHz
APP Kabul 131.60 MHz H24 243.000 MHz
Approach 360.60 MHz
TWR Kabul Tower 129.400 MHz H24
284.275 MHz
134.500 MHz
GROUND Kabul Ground 120.300 MHz H24
ATIS N/A 130.15 MHz H24
AIR Eagle Ops 135.85 MHz H24
See Note
OPERATIONS

NOTE: All military and ISAF arriving traffic shall contact Air Operations via

radio at least before entering airspaces under control BAGRAM ATC to report

requested ground handling. The frequency is monitored 24 hours a day / 7 days

a week. Crews are requested to permanently monitor Eagle Ops frequency

while on the ground.

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OAKB AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

DME
Facility Ident Frequency Hours Coordinates Antenna Remarks
Elevation
DVOR* KBL CH57X, H24 N34º32'44.20" 5 879 ft
112.00 MHz E069º17'25.40"
DME CH57 H24 N34º32'44.20" 5 879 ft
E069º17'25.40"
LLZ 29 I-AKW 110.50 MHz H24 N34º34'16.30" 5 962 ft HJ
CAT I (CH42X) E069º11'29.50"
GP 29 H24 N34º33'46.60" 5 943 ft HJ
CAT I E069º13'41.10"
ASR N/A N/A H24 N34º33'51.01" 5 879 ft MIL use
E069º12'43.98" Only
TACAN OKB CH65X H24 N34º33'48.00" 5 871 ft Military Use
E069º12'58.70" Only

NOTE: VOR/DME RWY 29 Approach plate and ILS RWY 29 Approach plate and
RNAVGPS for civil use and ASR, PAR and TACAN for military use only published at
https://www.motca.gov.af/airports/kabul.htm are the only authorised approach plates.
2.19.1 ILS critical area not protected. Ground movements and some parked aircraft
may affect ILS signals for RWY 29.
2.19.2 ASR preventative maintenance inspection is daily from 1830 Z until 2130 Z.
ASR not available during this time.
2.19.3 TACAN preventive maintenance inspection is every Friday from 0230 Z until
0530 Z. TACAN is not available during this time.
2.19.4 DVOR/DME monthly maintenance is scheduled for the first day of each month
for a period of two hours. Timing is not scheduled. NOTAM and/or TWR will advise
status.
2.19.5 DVOR/DME is operating without backup generator.
2.19.6 ILS maintenance is scheduled every Monday for a period of two hours. Timing
is not scheduled. NOTAM and/or TWR will advise status.
2.19.7 ILS is operating with generator supplied power without backup.
2.19.8 ASR/PAR is not for civil use at Kabul International. More info can be obtained
at 0093 (0)799 335 679.
2.19.9 Radio communication and the performance of NAVAIDs can be deteriorated
on short notice.
2.19.10 Airport lighting system can be expected to degrade on short notice. During
night operations crews shall ensure their awareness with prior coordination.

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2.19.11 RWY 29 Sequence Flashing Lights are out of service.


OAKB AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 COM KAIA is the sole authority to close Kabul International Airport to all or
select traffic. KAIA will publish closure times and affected air traffic by NOTAM.
2.20.2 FSO and ATC may temporarily suspend air operations for safety or traffic
saturation. ATC will immediately inform Air Ops and adjacent ATC facilities of any
suspensions.
2.20.3 ATC TWR may temporarily suspend air operations if the weather conditions
are below appropriate airport minima concerning the types of approach.
2.20.4 Operators shall contact AMCC or KABUL AIR OPS for any changes to
PPR/slot times. Cancelled flights that are not reported cause unnecessary activation
of precious Search and Rescue resources. Operators violating these procedures may
encounter denial of future requests for slot times on KAIA.
OAKB AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Military ACFT and all helicopters are required to reduce engines to ground idle
after parking for 10 minutes. Engines must be shut down if aircraft is not ready or
expected to taxi within 15 minutes of being parked.
OAKB AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Start up procedure. Request start-up clearance from Ground stating parking
position and receipt of ATIS information only when doors are closed and ready to
start immediately. Actual engine start shall be commenced after requesting and
accept of visual hand signals from the marshaller. ACFT making push-back at
international apron (see OAKB outlay map; 2.24.3) should be ready for taxi within 4
min from off block
2.22.2 Taxi procedures. All aircraft shall adhere to ATC taxi and parking instructions.
Pilots are responsible for apron positioning after leaving the main taxiway when not
assisted by a Follow-Me or marshaller. All ISAF and military aircraft, including
commercial operators deployed by ISAF Troop Contributing Nations, should expect
Follow-Me or marshaller guidance for taxi and parking in the ISAF controlled aprons.
ATC may direct aircraft to taxi inbound on the military aprons, but Follow-Me or
marshaller guidance is mandatory for parking operations. All aircrews should be alert
for uncontrolled pedestrian and vehicle traffic at all times. Only after vacating the
RWY expeditiously until the entire ACFT is clear of the RWY holding position, pilot
shall immediately report “Rwy vacated”. On instruction of the ATC, contact Ground for
further taxi instructions. Due to heavy Helicopter traffic on Twy B, pilots may not enter
this Twy without explicit ATC clearance. Initially the taxi clearance issued only to
holding point of the active RWY. Crossing active RWY is permitted on specific
clearance only. In the absence of specific clearance to cross the active RWY AHEAD
ACFT shall not proceed beyond the relevant taxi holding position. The holding
positions are named after the relevant TWY’s. The maximum taxi speed shall not

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exceed 16KT. This speed shall be decreased if contamination on the surface


deteriorates the braking action
2.22.3 Helicopter Landing Sites. There are seven helicopter landing sites (HLS) on
Taxiway Bravo (named B1 through to B5) and Hotel (named H1 through to H2) for
take-off, landing and hovering. Helistrip B1 between TWYs Golf and Foxtrot, Helistrip
B2 in front of control tower, Helistrip B3 in front of the East side of Apron 5A, Helistrip
B4 in front of the West entrance of Apron 5B, Helistrip B5 in front of the entrance of
Apron 5C, H1 on the East of Apron 8, and H2 on the West of Apron 8. Rotary wing
crews must operate at, from and to the assigned sites. Any deviation from this
procedure requires clearance from Kabul TWR.

2.22.4 Helicopter VFR Arrival and Departure procedures. Seven VFR compulsory
reporting points (CRP) established as follows: “Alpha” (N34º 32’ 07.20” E069º 15’
13.80”), “November” (N34º 36’ 00.00” E069º 12’ 00.00”), “NE” (N34º 35’ 00.00” E069º
15’ 00.00”), “Echo 1” (N34º 30’ 43.80” E069º 21’ 30.00”), “Echo 2” (N34º 33’ 55.20”
E069º 22’ 27.60”), “Sierra” (N34º 28’ 59.40” E069º 13’ 06.60”) and “SW” (N34º 32’
00.00” E069º 06’ 00.00”). Arriving helicopters shall enter Kabul CTR via a CRP not
above 500 ft AGL, except of CRPs “Echo 1” and “Echo 2” which shall be passed not
above 300 ft AGL, unless otherwise instructed by ATC. Helicopters arriving/departing
from/to the EAST shall remain South of the road joining KABUL – JALALABAD and
track via CRP Alpha.

Limited communications coverage exists North of Kabul. Helicopters arriving from the
north may proceed to CRPs “November” and “NE” below 500 ft AGL without
contacting Kabul TWR. However, contact with Kabul TWR must be made at the
CRPs to receive an onwards clearance. CRPs “NE”, “Echo 2” and “Echo 1” are
located in close vicinity to the extended centreline of RWY 29; aircrew shall maintain
a vigilant look out due high traffic density in this area. Departing helicopters shall use
the same CRP’s not above 1 000 ft AGL, except for CRPs “Echo 1” and “Echo 2”
which shall be passed not above 500 ft AGL.
2.22.5 In case of Radio Communication Failure (RCF) SSR code 7600 shall be set
and ICAO Standard Radio Communication Failure procedure is to be followed.
If experiencing RCF in the following phases of flight; arriving aircraft shall vacate
RWY in use after landing at the TWY A or G (depending on RWY in use) and wait for
Follow-Me vehicle or Light-Gun signal.When taxiing for departure, aircraft shall stop,
hold current position on the taxiway, expect to return to parking position, keep
engines running, and wait for Follow-Me vehicle guidance or Light-Gun signal. If
aircraft lined-up for departure, shall taxi down the runway, vacate at the earliest
opportunity, then stop on the taxiway, and wait for Follow-Me vehicle guidance or
Light-Gun signal.

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COMPULSORY VFR REPORTING POINTS

34°4
Not For Navigation
Purposes.
Positions
NOVEMBER O
34°3 NOVEMBER-

ECHO 2
ALPHA
SIERRA-WHISKEY
34°3 ECHO 1

SIERRA

NOVEMBER: ………... 343600N 0691200E


34°2 NOVEMBE ECHO:….. 343500N 0691500E
ECHO 2:………………. 343355N 0692227E
ALPHA:.……………….343207N 0691513E
ECHO 1:.………………343043N 0692130E
SIERRA:.………………342859N 0691306E
34°2 SIERRA WHISKEY:...343200N 0690600E

69°0 69°1 69°3

2.22.5 SVFR Weather Minima. VFR weather Minima within Kabul CTR are: 5000m
Visibility, 1500 ft Ceiling. Below VFR Minima all departing flights is subject to a
Special VFR (SVFR) on pilot’s request or IFR clearance.
2.22.5.1 SVFR will be approved during HJ as follows:
Fixed Wing (FW): 1500m visibility and 1200Ft Cloud Base
Rotary Wing (RW): Home based: 800m visibility and clear of clouds
Not home based:1500m visibility and clear of clouds.
2.22.5.2 SVFR will be approved during HN as follows:
FW: 3000m visibility and 1200Ft Cloud Base
RW: NVG : 1500m visibility and clear of clouds
Non NVG : 3000m visibility and clear of clouds
2.22.5.3 SVFR clearances will only be issued upon Pilot request. Kabul Tower shall
request clearance delivery for a single, FW SVFR flight within Kabul CTR, at a time,
unless otherwise coordinated with KRAPCON (subject to LOA).
2.22.5.4 Arriving and departing FW aircraft could expect long delays (up to 30
minutes) during Special VFR operation. FW Aircrafts are not permitted to shut down
engines on taxiways or at holding points unless cleared to do so by ATC.

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2.22.6 Adverse weather warning: ACFT will not be refused permission to land and
take off at Kabul International Airport solely because of adverse weather conditions.
The pilot in command of ACFT shall be responsible for operation in accordance with
applicable company weather minima.
2.22.7 Radio communication failure: ACFT shall set transponder to code 7600. The
ICAO Standard Radio Communication Failure procedure is to be followed.
OAKB AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Overflight of built up areas at Kabul International Airport is prohibited for


Rotary and Fixed wing aircraft below 500 feet AGL. Departing and arriving traffic shall
follow the direction of TWY Bravo or RWY accordingly till abeam departure end prior
initiating turn.
2.23.2 Overflying taxiing aircraft at Kabul International is forbidden at an altitude
lower than 500ft AGL.
2.23.3 Caution kite activity within the OAKB centre SFC to1 200 ft.
2.23.4 FOD danger on all shoulders. Wide bodied, multi-engine aircraft are strongly
recommended to taxi on inboard engines only.
2.23.5 Meteorological balloon launched at Kabul International Airport daily at 1330
and 2330. SFC to 50 000 ft AGL.
2.23.6 Caution Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) traffic within Kabul CTR. Contact
Kabul TWR on 129.4 MHz for advisories.
2.23.7 Short notice explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) activities occur within the
vicinity of Kabul city and Kabul airport. All aircraft to and from OAKB must contact
TWR on VHF 129.4 or 120.3 for information and deconfliction.

2.23.8 AIS available to ISAF aircrew at ISAF military side in staff building.
AFTN: OAKBYWYX; PTT: 00 93 (0) 799 513 133; Mobile: 00 93 (0) 799 225
107 or 0093 (0)798 257 843; IVSN: 686 3133; Fax: 00 93 (0) 799 513 454).
Consult the latest NOTAM for latest restrictions and procedures. KAIA AIS
available on http://isafkaiaais.googlepages.com.
2.23.9 Crews are advised to avoid 1Km (0.5nm) radius centred on N34º34'34"
E069º14'21", SFC to 500 ft AGL due controlled explosions.
2.23.10 Due to increased bird activity at Kabul International, crews are strongly
advised to switch all available lights ON below 1000 ft AGL in the vicinity of the
airport.
2.23.11 Aircraft having bird strike in Kabul CTR must immediately report to the
appropriate ATS facility and at the first possible opportunity to KAIA Flight Safety
Office (FSO):
Personally: Building 14
Via phone: 0093-(0)799513128
0093-(0)799225104

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Via E-mail: kaiafso@isaf-kia.nato.int


2.23.12 The submission of a written report to KAIA FSO is mandatory by using the
attached standard ICAO Bird Strike Reporting Form.

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OAKB AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

2.24.1 Instrument approach and departure procedures are designed in accordance


with US TERPS and are available at the MoTCA website:
http://www.motca.gov.af/plates.htm

ICAO Charts for Kabul International Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart Not produced
— ICAO
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Not produced
Chart — ICAO
4 Precision Approach Terrain Not produced
Chart — ICAO
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — Not produced
ICAO Type A
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure Not produced
and transit routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart — Not produced
Instrument – ICAO
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival Not produced
and transit routes)
9 Standard Arrival Chart — Not produced
Instrument - ICAO
10 Instrument Approach Chart — Not Produced
ICAO
11 Visual Approach Chart Not produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity Not produced
of the aerodrome

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2.24.2 Dangerous Spots. There are six assigned and numbered Dangerous Spot
Areas inside Kabul International in accordance with Runway Incursion Prevention
Program with raised potential for RWY incursions or aircraft and/or vehicle traffic
incidents. Aircrews shall pay additional attention inside these areas looking for
possible traffic.
OAKB "DANGEROUS SPOTS"

2.24.3 Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

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2.24.4 OAKB Visual Reference point in the vicinity of OAKB

COMPULSORY VFR REPORTING POINTS

34°4
Not For Navigation
Purposes.
Positions
NOVEMBER
34°3 NOVEMBER-

ECHO 2
ALPHA
SIERRA-WHISKEY
34°3 ECHO 1

SIERRA

NOVEMBER: ………... 343600N 0691200E


34°2 NOVEMBE ECHO:….. 343500N 0691500E
ECHO 2:………………. 343355N 0692227E
ALPHA:.……………….343207N 0691513E
ECHO 1:.………………343043N 0692130E
SIERRA:.………………342859N 0691306E
34°2 SIERRA WHISKEY:...343200N 0690600E

69°0 69°1 69°3

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OAKN – KANDAHAR

OAKN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAKN – Kandahar


OAKN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N31º30'49.10" E65º51'39.80"


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Direction and distance from city 10 ½ miles southeast of Kandahar City
3 Elevation 3 338 ft
4 Geoids undulation .32 field gradient
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
2.00º E / Unknown
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Kandahar is a military airfield under the control
Address of NATO Forces that accepts civil traffic.
Telephone Nil
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
Base Operations Centre
Telephone DSN: 318-841-1010
NCN: 685-1209
685-1208
685-1207
Airfield Management
Telephone DSN: 318-841-1323
NCN: 685-1204
Telefax Nil
E-mail ISAFCOMKAFOPERATIONS@RCSISAF.NA
TO.INT
7 Types of traffic permitted IFR and VFR
8 Remarks Read NOTAMS for details and consequences
of numerous airfield construction projects.

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OAKN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration H24


2 Customs and Immigration Military customs H24, no immigration
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office N/A
5 ATS Reporting Office N/A
6 MET Briefing Office COMKAF METOC, H24
7 Air Traffic Services H24
8 Fueling Fueling by prior approval only
9 Handling Follow me vehicles assist with parking
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Prior Permission Required (PPR): OAKN is
prior permission required (PPR) only airfield.
All military and civilian aircraft must submit a
PPR form no later than 24 hours prior to their
ETA and not earlier than 5 days prior. All
PPRs must be submitted no later than 2100 Z
for the next day. All slot times have a window
of +/- 30 minutes. Aircraft not meeting their
slot time may be subject to lengthy airborne
delay or turned away.
See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.

OAKN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Military/contract flights only


2 Fuel and oil types JP-8, MOGAS and Diesel
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Fuel at OAKN can only be purchased using
SUPREME fuel card. DoD card or Cash(USD)
Operators requiring a SUPREME fuel card
should apply via craig.ballard@supreme-
group.net or jeff.bracewell@supreme-
group.net. Review latest NOTAMs for any fuel
limitations.
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar Space for visiting
Nil
aircraft
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

7 Remarks

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AIP AD 2.1-30
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.4.1 All ISAF military and ISAF contracted aircraft requiring passenger and / or
freight handling services from OAKN must provide a minimum 24 hours notice to the
Combined Air Terminal Organization (CATO) of their requirements. Carriers must
provide load information and requirements for mechanical handling equipment (MHE)
and / or aircraft handling equipment (ACHE). Contact cato@rcs.isaf.nato.int, DSN
318-841-2260 to arrange these services. Carriers must also ensure that a point of
contact (POC) at OAKN is annotated on their PPR request.
2.4.2 Aircraft carrying hazardous cargo (HAZCAR) must coordinate with airfield
management at least 48 hours prior to arrival. HAZCAR info must be annotated in the
PPR request. In addition notify Base Operations Centre (C/S TOPAZ) on initial
inbound call that you have HAZCAR. Alpha taxiway is the only available HAZCAR
parking spot. Military aircrew shall consult SPINS for amplification.
2.4.3 All inbound military and civilian aircraft shall contact TOPAZ 332.0, or VHF
120.1, 15 minutes prior to landing for parking location/fuel request/HAZCAR
information.
2.4.4 All visiting aircrew may not leave the immediate vicinity of their aircraft except to
visit the Base Operations Centre. Coalition military aircrew may use base facilities
provided they are escorted by an OAKN resident with appropriate security
clearances. Military air crew should be prepared to show their national military ID
upon demand.
OAKN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Accommodation for Military personnel only, to


be arranged through own or sponsor nation
prior to arrival.
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Only for military
4 Medical facilities Military only
5 Bank and Post Office None
6 Tourist office None
7 Remarks Nil

OAKN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire RFF ICAO Cat 9


fighting
2 Rescue Equipment To be determined
3 Capability for removal of Limited assistance using universal tow bar
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAKN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Sweepers


2 Clearance priorities Runway, Taxiways
3 Remarks Limited snow or ice clearance capability.

OAKN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Apron surface and strength Not available


2 Width, surface and strength of Taxiway A and E 72 m (220 ft) wide, all other
taxiways taxiways are 23 m (75 ft) wide
PCN for taxiways B, C, D, F: 36 — Asphalt
PCN for taxiway A & E: 59 — Concrete
3 Locations and elevation of Not available
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Not available
5 Position of INS checkpoints Not available
6 Remarks Maximum allowable weight for Taxiways B1,
B2, C1, C2 and D1 is 475,000 lbs. The same
restriction applies to Taxiway Foxtrot with the
exception of the section between the access
throats of Kilo ramp.

OAKN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand ID signs, Taxiway signs, expect "FOLLOW ME"


Taxiway guide lines and visual assistance in parking of aircraft
docking/parking guidance
system at aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Runway 05/23 High Intensity Runway Lights
and lights (HIRLS) with adjustable settings
Red runway end lights
Blue taxiway edge lights
3 Stop bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil

OAKN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 05 OAKN Obstacle Chart not published

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2 RWY 23 OAKN Obstacle Chart not published


3 Remarks Nil

OAKN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office COMKAF METOC


2 Hours of operation H24
3 Office responsible for TAF WSC Trenton, Ontario, Canada. 6 Hourly TAF
preparation
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast METAR
Interval of issuance Hourly
Type of landing forecast SPECI
Interval of issuance In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing /consultation provided H24
6 Flight documentation METAR, SPECI, TAF, Weather
Language(s) used Advisory/Warnings
English
7 Charts and other information Full MET Suite
available for briefing or
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment To be determined
available for providing
information
9 ATS unit provided with Kandahar TWR and GCA
information
10 Additional information Use station code OAKN at NATO Unclass
T:\\nurssv01\transfer$\MET products. WWW
access to be determined

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OAKN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 05 23
2 BRG True and Mag 050º 230 º
3 RWY Dimensions 3 200 m x 55 m 3 200 m x 55 m
(10 500 ft x 180 ft) (10 500 ft x 180 ft)
4 PCN PCN 65 F/A/W/T asphalt PCN 65 F/A/W/T asphalt
5 THR Coordinates Not available Not available
6 THR Elevation Not available Not available
7 Slope of RWY/SWY N/A N/A
8 SWY Dimensions N/A N/A
9 CWY Dimensions N/A N/A
10 Strip Dimensions N/A N/A
11 Obstacle free zone NIL NIL
12 Remarks Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) located 2
731m (8 960 ft) from RWY 23 threshold or 469 m (1 540
ft) from RWY 05 threshold available for RWY 23
departure end engagement. Also, MAAS located 2 720
m (8 924 ft) from RWY 05 threshold or 480 m (1 576 ft)
from RWY 23 threshold available for RWY 05 departure
end engagement. Monitor the ATIS for the arresting
cable status. MAAS cable markers are non standard
and unlit.
Aircraft with a PCN greater than 71 are not cleared to
operate at OAKN.

OAKN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 05 23
2 TORA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
3 TODA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
4 ASDA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
5 LDA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
6 Remarks Nil

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OAKN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 05 23
2 Type, length and Nil ALSF-1 — 2 500 ft
intensity of approach
lighting
3 Threshold lights, Five red/green lights each Five red/green lights each
colours and wing side of centreline side of centreline
bars
4 Type of visual PAPI PAPI
approach slope
indicator system
5 Length of RWY Nil Nil
touchdown zone
indicator lights
6 Length spacing Nil Nil
colour and intensity
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing White White
colour and intensity 90 m (300 ft) intervals 90 m (300 ft) intervals
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end Red Red
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks: Nil.

OAKN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon See line 5


2 Location and lighting of None
anemometer and landing
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline Only blue edge lights
lighting
4 Secondary Power Supply Battery power runway edge lights available
including switch-over time on 60 minutes notice
5 Remarks The rotating beacon will only be used at the
discretion of the Senior Airfield Authority
(SAA).

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAKN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift- Nil


off point (TLOF) or threshold of
final approach and take-off
(FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area Nil
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area Nil
dimensions surface, strength,
marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAKN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Kandahar Approach


limits Class C — 5 NM to 50 NM from the
geographical centre of the airport
Kandahar Tower
Class D — 5 NM radius from the geographical
centre of the airport
2 Vertical limits Approach — Up to FL290
Tower — Up to but not including 2 500 ft AGL
(6 000 ft AMSL)
3 Airspace Classification Approach – Class C and E
Tower - Class D
4 ATS unit call sign Kandahar Tower and Kandahar Approach
Language English
5 Transition altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAKN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Call sign Frequency Hours Remarks
designation
1 ACC Kabul Centre North sector H24 Emergency/Guard
118.3 MHz Frequencies
242.6 MHz 121.500MHz
South sector 243.000MHz
120.9 MHz
361.0 MHz
2 APP Kandahar 280.825 MHz H24
Approach 122.6 MHz
3 TWR Kandahar Tower 125.5 MHz H24
360.2. MHz
121.500MHz
243.000MHz
4 GROUND Kandahar 300.2 MHz H24
Ground 133.0 MHz
5 Clearance Kandahar 244.6 MHz H24
Delivery Clearance 121.75 MHz
Delivery
6 ATIS N/A 242.675 MHz H24
127.025 MHz
7 Base TOPAZ 120.1 MHz H24 See OAKN AD 2.4.2
Operations 332.0 MHz
Centre
8 KAF KAF Metro 253.20 H24
Combined
Meteorologi
cal Unit

OAKN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

DME
Ident
Facility Frequency Hours Coordinates antenna Remarks
(Emission)
Elevation
NDB OKN 1720 KHz H24 N31º29'57.92" N/A Nil
E065º51'09.30"
TACAN KAF CH75 H24 N31º30'24.60" Unknown For military
E065º51'6.60" aircraft only

ILS I-OKN CH22(Y) H24 See para


2.19.2

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.19.1 All military aircraft in support of ISAF operations are to use UHF frequencies to
the maximum extent possible.
2.19.2 ILS Runway 23 approved for use down to 400 ft or 1 600 m visibility. If PAR
monitoring is available the ILS is approved down to 200 ft ceilings or 1 200 m
visibility.
2.19.3 PAR approaches are not available for civilian aircraft.
OAKN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Wheeled helicopters will ground taxi to the extent practical to avoid rotor wash
and FOD.
2.20.2 Aircraft may not taxi closer than 25 feet from any obstruction without wing-
walkers. Aircraft must be shut down and towed if the distance becomes less than 25
ft. It is the pilots/wing-walkers responsibility to determine safe distances are met.
2.20.3 A 25M small arms range (N31º29'36.50" E065º50'20.09") is located
approximately 1 KM south/southeast (165 DEGREES) from the departure end of
RWY 23. This range is active H24. Aircraft departing RWY 23 shall delay turning
south or east until 2.5 NM past the departure end of the RWY. Aircraft arriving RWY
05 shall delay turning inbound from south or south east until 2.5 from approach end
of RWY. Aircraft must remain west or south of the small arms range by a minimum of
2.7 NM or 5 000 ft AGL at all times.
2.20.4. No intersection departures available for civilian HEAVY aircraft with MTOW >
136,000 Kg. These type aircraft can expect full-length departures for the runway in
use.

2.20.5 Due to potential interference to aircraft avionics all aircraft are to avoid the
radar antenna, located on the North Western side of the airfield, by no less than 500
ft laterally and vertically whilst airborne. Surface movements are not restricted.
2.20.6 Use minimum power when taxiing on Foxtrot Taxiway turning onto Echo
Taxiway due to close proximity to parked rotary wing aircraft.
2.20.7 UAV Operations. OAKN has active UAV operations H24. During UAV
operations, TWR will:
a. provide traffic information on UAV operations to all arriving and
departing aircraft; and
b. issue instructions to ensure that visiting aircraft arrivals and departures are
positively separated with UAV operations inside the CTR. This will normally be
achieved using vertical or lateral separation or by repositioning of the UAV
until it is evident no confliction
2.20.8 C130 and larger type aircraft are restricted from making 180 degree turns on
the runway until past the 2000ft DTRM for RWY 05/23.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.20.9 KILO Ramp restrictions:


a. Helicopters are not allowed to operate on KILO ramp.
b. Engine Running Off-load/On-Load (ERO) is not permitted on KILO
Ramp without Prior coordination with Base Operations Centre (BOC)
OAKN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Nil.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAKN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Protecting Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Touchdown Area


2.22.1.1 When the reported ceiling is less than 200 feet or less than 1/2 mile visibility,
vehicles or aircraft will not be authorized by ATC in the PAR touchdown area when
an aircraft conducting an approach or missed approach is 1 NM from touch down.
2.22.1.2 The PAR Touchdown Area is a 975 m (3,200 ft) long by 305 m (1,000 ft)
wide rectangle centred on the runway centreline. It begins 60 m (200 ft) outward from
the landing threshold (normal or displaced) and extends 975 m (3,200 ft) in the
direction of landing.
OAKN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Transient and Civilian Aircraft: The Base Operations Centre (BOC) (C/S
TOPAZ) is the focal point for all inbound transient or civilian aircraft.
2.23.1.1 The control tower will direct transient aircraft to the most suitable parking
spot as directed by the BOC. Expect Follow Me assistance to parking
2.23.1.2 Transient Aircraft RON Parking: KILO parking ramp shall be used as the
primary transient transport aircraft parking area unless otherwise notified by BOC,
Hercules or Airfield Management. ATC may advise alternate parking locations based
on expected traffic.
2.23.1.3 Unmanned aerial Vehicles (UAV) operate within the vicinity of OAKN
airfield. ATC will be monitor UAV activity to the maximum extent possible, and will
notify all aircraft involved immediately when potential conflicts arise.
2.23.2 Bird/Wildlife Control - Local Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program
Guidelines: Kandahar Airfield lies in a dry flat desert area with minimal wildlife
activity. There are flocks of very small birds that habitat in the local area. During
spring and throughout autumn, all users must exercise extra caution for increased
bird activity. Aircrews must be vigilant to report any bird activity within the vicinity of
the airfield.

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AIP AD 2.1-40
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAKN AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

2.24.1 Instrument approach and departure procedures are designed in accordance


with US TERPS and are available at the MoTCA website:
http://www.motca.gov.af/plates.htm

ICAO Charts for Kandahar Airport


Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Produced
Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO Not produced
Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO Not produced
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A Not produced
Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument - ICAO Not produced
Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO Not produced
Visual Approach Chart Not produced
Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not produced

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AIP AD 2.1-41
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD
Field Elevation 3,338’ MSL
10,500’ x 180’
LEGEND
Hydrazine Hot Brakes Hung Gun Dangerous Alt Dangerous Air
Air Cargo (DAC) Cargo Ramp
2 Ramp
DRM
Hangers
Controlled Movement Area
VFR Hold Lines
Instrument Critical
N

V R am p
MAAS (Arresting System) Areas
Instrument Hold Lines

U R am p
Sling Load &

T R am p
FARP

DAC Ramp

W Ramp
Echo North Taxiway Rwy 23 – Primary Instrument Runway
Field Gradient + .32

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0 055

23
C

B
1
2

2
D

Control
C

MEDEVAC PAD
1

B1
2
D

E Tower
A

FOXTROT FOXTROT
H

M Panther
I L GOLF
R K I LIMA RAMP Ramp
M HOTEL HOTEL
O E RAMP
A EXTENSION RAMP
M
E KILO JULIET RAMP
O (AFGHANISTAN) PANTHER
RAMP GOV CONTROL PLUS
MIKE RAMP Fire
HANGAR
Station
Base Operations Center
Not to Scale!

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAIX – BAGRAM

OAIX AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAIX – Bagram Airport


OAIX AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N34º56'46.55" E69º15'54.11"


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Direction and distance from city 25 miles north of Kabul
3 Elevation 4 895 ft
4 Geoids undulation Unavailable
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
2.30º E/To be determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration This airfield is under the control of Coalition
Address Forces.
Airfield Management
Telephone Nil
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
Airfield Management
Telephone DSN:318 431-4411
318 431-2130
E-mail BGRMBAFPPR@AFGHAN.SWA.ARMY.MIL
7 Types of traffic permitted IFR and VFR
8 Remarks Refer to NOTAMs for detailed information
regarding airfield construction activity.

OAIX AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration H24


2 Customs and Immigration Day hours
3 Health and Sanitation H24*
4 AIS Briefing Office H24*

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

5 ATS Reporting Office H24*


6 MET Briefing Office H24*
7 Air Traffic Services H24*
8 Fueling H24*
9 Handling H24*
10 Security H24*
11 De-icing Day hours*
12 Remarks *Military aircraft only
Prior Permission Required (PPR): Bagram
OAIX is a PPR only airfield. PPR required for
military and civil aircraft operating at Bagram.
Aircraft not issued a PPR may be turned away
or met by security forces. PPR good for +/- 30
minutes from PPR approval time.
See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.

OAIX AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Military/contract flights only


2 Fuel and Oil Types TS1
3 Fueling facilities and capacity H24
4 De-icing facilities H24
5 Hangar Space for visiting
None
aircraft
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Maintenance limited for transient aircraft
aircraft
7 Remarks *Military only

2.4.1 Aircrews flying ISAF support missions contact Bagram airfield command post,
callsign "KINGFISH", UHF 278.875, 30 min prior to arrival with cargo/pax offload,
space available in addition to scheduled cargo/pax, and servicing requests. If
required, for follow-on coordination, HQ ISAF ACE, callsign "LIBRA", UHF 338.9.
OAIX AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Compound accommodation for military only.


2 Restaurants None
3 Transportation None
4 Medical facilities None
5 Bank and Post Office None

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

6 Tourist Office None


7 Remarks None

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAIX AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire CAT 10; Crash Recovery CAT 8


fighting
2 Rescue Equipment (4ea) P–3000 (3 000 gallon each)
(1) P 1500 (1 500 gallon each)
(2) Tankers (3 000 gallon each)
(1) Rescue vehicle with dedicated crew
3 Capability for removal of
Using military assets
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Full spectrum of crash, fire & rescue service
24/7

OAIX AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Snow removal brushes and plows.


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OAIX AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and Identifier Details


strength of aprons
ALPHA EAST 846 ft x 224 ft (257 9 m x 68.3 m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 26/R/B/W/T
Blue TWY Solar Lights
ALPHA 533 ft x 154 ft (162.5 m x 46.9 m)
HAMMERHEAD Concrete
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 27/R/B/W/T
Blue TWY Solar Lights
ALPHA WEST 1185 ft x 221 ft (361.2 m x 67.4
m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 39/R/B/W/T
Blue TWY Solar Lights

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

CHARLIE EAST 595 ft x 264 ft (181.4 m x 80.5 m)


Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 42/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
CHARLIE WEST 1472 ft x 484 ft (448.7 m x 147.5)
Concrete
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 25/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
DELTA 1464 ft x 485 ft (446.2 m x 147.8
m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 25/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
ECHO (CAS RAMP) 681 ft x 398 ft (207.6 m x 121.3
m)
Concrete
Condition: Good
PCN 112/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
FOXTROT 1600 ft x 250 ft (487.7 m x 76.2
m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 23/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
GOLF HAMMERHEAD 550 ft x 150 ft (167.6 m x 45.7 m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 89/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
MIKE 1100 ft x 400 ft (335.3 m x 121.9
m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 89/R/B/W
Lighting installed

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

NOVEMBER (HELO 330 ft x 450 ft (100.6 m x 137.2


ONLY) m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 34/R/C/W
Lighting installed
PAPA (HELO ONLY) 450 ft x 570 ft (137.2 m x 173.7
m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 34/R/C/W
Lighting installed
2 Width, surface and TWY A 75 ft (22.9 m)
strength of Concrete — No shoulders
taxiways Condition-—-Good
PCN 20/R/C/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY B 130 ft (39.6 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 28/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY C 75 ft (22.9 m)
Asphalt — 25 ft asphalt shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 69/F/A/W
Lighting installed
TWY D 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 34/R/C/W/T
Nil Lighting
TWY E EAST 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

TWY E WEST 75 ft (22.9 m)


Asphalt — 25 ft asphalt shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 62/F/A/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY F (HELO ONLY) 50 ft (15.2 m)
Asphalt — 25 ft asphalt shoulders
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 34/R/C/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY G 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — 25 ft asphalt
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 79/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From A to B) 85 ft (25.9 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 40/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From B to C) 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 29/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From C to D) 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition: Good
PCN 31/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From D to G) 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

TWY L 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — 25 ft asphalt
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY M 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — 25 ft asphalt
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W
Lighting installed
TWY N (HELO ONLY) 50 ft (15.2 m)
Concrete — 25 ft asphalt
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 34/R/C/W
Lighting installed
TWY P (HELO ONLY) 50 ft (15.2 m)
Asphalt — 25 ft asphalt shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 34/R/C/W
Lighting installed
TWY Z 90 ft (27.4 m)
Concrete — No shoulders
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 26/R/B/X
Lighting installed
3 Location and
elevation of
Not available
altimeter
checkpoints
4 Location of VOR
Not available
checkpoints
5 Position of INS
Not available
checkpoints
6 Remarks Nil

2.8.1 Consider all unpaved surfaces at Bagram to be mined or containing unexploded


ordinances. All obstructions to include parked aircraft, vehicles and structures allow
for adequate wing tip clearance for C-17 and smaller, with the exception of aircraft
larger than a C-130 on CHARLIE parking apron. Wing walkers are prohibited from

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

walking on unimproved surfaces; aircraft larger than a C-130 are prohibited from
parking on CHARLIE ramp unless approved by Airfield Manager.
OAIX AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand ID signs, Limited Signs available


taxiway guide lines and visual
docking/parking guidance
system at aircraft stands
2 Runway markings and lights (ALSF1) with PAPI's and REILS – Steps 1 –
5 intensity levels
3 Taxiway markings and lights TWY C, E, G, H (South of C), L, M, N and P
– Steps 1 – 5 intensity levels.
TWY A, B, C, D, F, H (North of C) and Z –
Solar powered lighting with single intensity
only.
4 Remarks TWY C, E, G, H (South of C), L, M, N and P
– Steps 1 – 5 intensity levels.
TWY A, B, C, D, F, H (North of C) and Z –
Solar

OAIX AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 03 OAIX Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 21 OAIX Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks:
The following additional obstructions have been identified:
NAME TYPE LAT LONG HGT AMSL (M/FT)
FSSP Supply storage SW end of RWY Not available
point

NOTE: Full obstacle information not available. Operators must check NOTAMS.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAIX AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office 455 Expeditionary Operations Group


(transient aircraft)
2 Hours of operation H24
3 Office responsible for TAF
Military can contact https://28ows.shaw.af.mil
preparation
Mil/Civ can contact PMSV on 134.1Mkz
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast METAR
Interval of issuance Hourly
Type of landing forecast SPECI
Interval of issuance In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing/consultation provided Transient crews can receive update to their
form 175-1 and or verbal briefing in the 455
EOG Met office
6 Flight documentation Only TAF, METAR, SPECI
Language(s) used English
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or None
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
Wind information provided by midfield
available for providing
sensors.
information
9 ATS unit provided with
Bagram Tower, and Approach
information
10 Additional information Use station code KQSA:
http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars
or http://www.baseops.net/metro.html/ or
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/ for US .mil
computers

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AIP AD 2.1-52
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAIX AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 03 21
2 BRG True and Mag 030º T / 032.6º M 210º T / 212.6º M
3 RWY Dimensions 3 602.4 m x 45.7 m 3 602.4 m x 45.7 m
(11 819 ft x 150 ft) (11 819 ft x 150 ft)
4 PCN 69 F/A/W/T concrete 69 F/A/W/T concrete
5 THR Coordinates N34º55'54.17" N34º57'35.60"
E069º15'21.95" E069º16'32.66"
6 THR Elevation 4 868 ft AMSL 4 853 ft AMSL
7 Slope of RWY/SWY .0012%
8 SWY Dimensions N/A N/A
9 CWY Dimensions N/A N/A
10 Strip Dimensions N/A N/A
11 Obstacle free zone Not calculated Not calculated
12 Remarks Aircraft Arrestor System:
RWY03 BAK-12 1,510ft from RWY THR
RWY21 BAK-12 1,502ft from RWY THR
Normal configuration: DEP end cable in place. APR
end removed.
Non ENERG requests for cable requires 30min
notice to TWR.

OAIX AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY TORA TODA ASDA LDA


Remarks
Designator (M) (M) (M) (M)
3 602 m Not 3 602 m
RWY 03 See Note 1 See Note 2
(11 819 ft ) available (11 819 ft )
3 602 m Not 3 602 m
RWY 21 See Note 1 See Note 2
(11 819 ft ) available (11 819 ft )

NOTE 1: Intersection Departure available:


RWY 03: TWY G 3 285 m (10 779 ft)
TWY P 2 770 m (9 090 ft)
TWY N 2 671 m (8 764 ft)
TWY M 2 450 m (8 041 ft)
TWY E 2 251 m (7 385 ft)
TWY L 2 074 m (6 805 ft)

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AIP AD 2.1-53
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

TWY C 1 343 m (4 405 ft)


TWY A 312 m (1 023 ft)

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AIP AD 2.1-54
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

RWY 21: TWY A 3 291 m (10 796 ft)


TWY C 2 260 m (7 414 ft)
TWY L 1 528 m (5 014 ft)
TWY E 1 351 m (4 434 ft)
TWY M 1 151 m (3 778 ft)
TWY N 931 m (3 055 ft)
TWY P 831 m (2 729 ft)
TWY G 317 m (1 040 ft)
NOTE 2: Due to construction/repair to the runway, all aircraft operators must ensure
they read NOTAMS prior to departure.
OAIX AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 03 21
2 Type, length and ALSF-1 Approach lights. Nil
intensity of approach 792.5 m (2 600 ft)
lighting 5 intensity settings
3 Threshold lights, Green lights Green lights
colours and wing
bars
4 Type of visual PAPIs RWY03: Positioned PAPI RWY 21: 4 bar,
approach slope non-standard on Eastern useable by 455 AEW
indicator system side. Not coincidental with assigned ACFT only.
ILS and PAR.
5 Length of RWY Nil Nil
touchdown zone
indicator lights
6 Length spacing Nil Nil
colour and intensity
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing White White
colour and intensity 61 m (200 ft) intervals 61 m (200 ft) intervals
of RWY edge lights 5 stage intensity 5 stage intensity
8 Colour of RWY end 1 white flashing per side 1 white flashing per side
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of 2 000 ft 1 000 ft
stopway lights Amber Amber
10 Remarks: Carmanah solar powered lights.

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AIP AD 2.1-55
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAIX AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Military Beacon


2 Location and lighting of Lighted windsock located west side of
anemometer and landing runway, south of Taxiway Echo
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline Blue Taxiway lights and solar powered lights
lighting
4 Secondary Power Supply Nil
including switch-over time
5 Remarks Nil

OAIX AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift- Nil


off point (TLOF) or threshold of
final approach and take-off
(FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area Nil
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area Nil
dimensions, surface, strength,
marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAIX AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Bagram Approach:


limits Class C — 5 NM to 20 NM Bagram TACAN
Class E — 20 NM to 50 NM Bagram TACAN
Bagram Tower
Class D — 5 NM radius of Bagram TACAN
2 Vertical Limits Approach – FL 290
Tower – 2 500 ft AGL / 7 400 ft AMSL
3 Airspace Classification Approach – Class C and E
Tower – Class D
4 ATS unit call sign Bagram Tower, Bagram Approach
Language English

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AIP AD 2.1-56
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

5 Transition Altitude 14 000 ft AMSL


6 Remarks Nil

OAIX AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Call sign Frequency Hours Remarks
designation
1 2 3 4 6
ACC Kabul Centre North sector H24 Emergency/Guard
118.3 MHz Frequencies
242.6 MHz 121.500MHz
South sector 243.000MHz
120.9 MHz
361.0 MHz
APP Bagram 133.35 MHz H24
Approach 379.3 MHz
Approach discrete
Assigned as
needed
TWR Bagram Tower 118.50 MHz H24
325.75 MHz
GROUND Bagram 125.9 MHz H24
Ground 380.8 MHz
ATIS 369.4 MHz H24
134.25 MHz

OAIX AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

DME
Ident Frequency/ Hour antenna
Facility Coordinates Remarks
(Emission) Channel s Elevatio
n
TACAN BGM CH105 H24 N34º56'34.80" 4 907 ft Military
115.8 E69º15'41.40" use only

LLZ
110.7 MHz N34º57'45.48" 4 852 ft
CH 44 E69º16'39.55"
ILS I-BAG H24
330.2 N34º56'00.40"
GS E69º15'31.82"
MHz
Military
PAR H24
use only

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AIP AD 2.1-57
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAIX AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Contact Bagram Ground Control for taxi information prior to taxi
2.20.2 Wheeled helicopters will ground taxi to the extent practical to avoid rotor wash
and FOD.
2.20.3 Aircraft may not taxi closer than 25 ft from any obstruction without wing-
walkers. Heavy aircraft will not use greater than normal engine power to taxi unless
absolutely necessary due to potential FOD hazards.
2.20.4 Controlled Movement Area (CMA): The CMA at Bagram is defined as the
runway, all taxiways east of Taxiway Hotel up to the runway (except on Taxiways
Bravo and Charlie the CMA begins east of the Bravo Keyhole road).
2.20.4.1 Bagram Control Tower is responsible for the control of vehicular equipment
or pedestrian traffic only on the CMA.
2.20.4.2 All CMAs are two-way radio controlled and require tower approval prior to
entry.
2.20.5 All aircraft operating on the RWY must conduct 180 degree turns on the
concrete portion of the runway within 500 ft of the threshold. Aircraft departing RWY
03 make left turn. Aircraft departing RWY 21 make right turn.
2.20.6 Recommend all VFR ACFT touch down on first 1200ft of RWY (concrete
portion)
2.20.7 Zulu TWY taxi procedures. Wide body aircraft (B747, C5, An124) will be
restricted from takeoffs and landings while other widebody aircraft are using Zulu
TWY. No takeoffs or landings for C130 or larger aircraft whenever C130 aircraft or
larger is taxiing on east side of Zulu TWY (bypass around construction areas).
2.20.8 All arriving or transiting VFR aircraft, not on a mission requiring C2 control,
shall attempt to contact Bagram Approach Control prior to entering Bagram Class E
Airspace.

OAIX AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 To the maximum extent possible, aircraft will avoid over flying populated areas
of the base and local villages below 500 ft AGL.
OAIX AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 General: Basic ATC surveillance service is available to all aircraft and will
consist of safety alerts, traffic advisories, ATC Surveillance System vectoring, and
sequencing VFR traffic with IFR and other participating VFR traffic.
2.22.2 Availability of Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) Approaches and
Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Approaches

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AIP AD 2.1-58
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.22.2.1 PAR approaches are available upon request for runway 03 only. Due to
equipment limitations only one aircraft may conduct a PAR approach at a time.
2.22.2.2 ASR approaches are not available at Bagram.
2.22.2.3 Bagram approach shall provide final approach monitoring of ILS approaches
utilizing the PAR equipment anytime the weather is below basic VFR minima and at
night unless PAR equipment is out of service.
2.22.3 SVFR/IFR and Non- ATC Surveillance System procedures
2.22.3.1 Arriving pilots requesting SVFR should contact approach control. Departing
helicopter pilots should contact ground control for clearance.
2.22.3.2 VFR/IFR Procedural (non- ATC Surveillance System) services are available
from Bagram RAPCON when the ASR is out of service.

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AIP AD 2.1-59
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2.22.4 Protecting Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Touchdown Area


2.22.4.1 When the reported ceiling is less than 200 feet or less than 1/2 mile visibility,
vehicles or aircraft will not be authorized by ATC in the PAR touchdown area when
an aircraft conducting an approach or missed approach is 1 NM from touch down.
2.22.4.2 The PAR Touchdown Area is a 975 m (3 200 ft) long by 305 m (1 000 ft)
wide rectangle centred on the runway centreline. It begins 60 m (200 ft) outward from
the landing threshold (normal or displaced) and extends 975 m (3 200 ft) in the
direction of landing. The instrument hold line must not be placed closer than 150 m
(500 ft) from the runway centreline when the Touchdown Area applies.
OAIX AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Transient and Civilian aircraft: Command Post is the focal point for all inbound
transient or civilian aircraft. The Command Post will provide the Control Tower with
the call sign, aircraft type and ETA of those transient/civilian aircraft approved to land
without a Prior Permission Required (PPR) number. The Control Tower will direct
transient aircraft to the most suitable parking spot as directed by Airfield Management
or Transient Alert.
2.23.2 Transient Transport Aircraft RON Parking: Taxiway Alpha and Bravo shall be
used as the primary transient transport (C-130, C-17) aircraft parking areas unless
otherwise notified by Command Post or Airfield Management (AM).
OAIX AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

2.24.1 Instrument approach and departure procedures are designed in accordance


with US TERPS and are available at the MoTCA website:
http://www.motca.gov.af/plates.htm

ICAO Charts for Bagram


1 Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Not produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO Not produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO Not produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A Not produced
6 Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit Not produced
routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
8 Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument - ICAO Not produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO Not produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the Not produced
aerodrome

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

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AIP AD 2.1-61
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI – CAMP BASTION

OAZI AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAZI – Camp Bastion Airport


OAZI AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N31º51'18" E064º12'44"


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city Kandahar 84 miles 284º
3 Elevation and Reference
2 980 ft AMSL / 41.8º
temperature
4 Geoids undulation 41N / WGS84
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
2º E
change
6 Aerodrome Administration RAF Operations
Address Camp Bastion
Helmand Province
Afghanistan
BFPO 792
PROMINA RED via MOD Operator 6481 (Air
Ops), 6461 (SATCO).
Telephone
From NCN call: 60 044 6218000
From Civil line call: 0044 207218000
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail IDR-ZIMUser002@ios003.dii-id.od.uk
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR only
8 Remarks See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.
OAZI specific PPR requirements are at OAZI
AD 2.23.5

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration H24


2 Customs and Immigration H24
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office H24
7 Air Traffic Services H24
8 Fueling Mil RW-H24. FW-limited availability
9 Handling By prior arrangement only
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil

OAZI AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities 2 x CATS RT Forklift, 1 x DAN forklift


1 x ATLAS
2 Fuel Fuel Systems Icing Inhibitor
3 Fueling facilities and capacity 6 RW refuel spots
Military Aircraft Rotors running refuel
Prior Booking required for routine refuels –
coordinated through Joint Helicopter Force
(Afghanistan)
Check in through Perish Ops when inbound.
ATC can advise frequency.
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Cargo handling facilities are available during
limited operating hours. Prior arrangement
essential.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Accommodation Compound accommodation for military only


2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities R2E Role 2 enhanced
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAZI AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire RFF UK MoD CAT 4A during scheduled fixed
fighting wing flying hours. Capability to achieve CAT
5A with prior COOR. CAT 3A other hours.
2 Rescue equipment 2x Rapid 2275 l water
Intervention 275 l FFFP Foam
Vehicle Roof mounted monitor deploys
1000 l/min
Bumper mounted monitor
deploys 500 l/min
Foam expansion ratio 3:1
2 x rapid deployment sidelines
at 450 l/min
2x hose reels
2x Secondary agents 50 kg of
monnex dry powder deploy 2
kg/sec
3x Major 6825 l water
Foam Vehicle 820 l FFFP Foam
Roof mounted monitor deploys
3000 l/min
Bumper mounted monitor
deploys 1100 l/min
Foam expansion ratio 3:1
2 x rapid deployment sidelines
at 450 l/min
2 x hose reels
2 x Secondary agents 50 kg of
monnex dry powder deploy 2
kg/sec

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AIP AD 2.1-64
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Each vehicle 1 x thermal image camera


scaled Stretcher
Disc cutting saw
Clan Lucas Rescue Kit
Peddle Cutter
10.5 m ladder
Small extension ladder
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil

OAZI AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OAZI AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and DAC 120 m x 100 m Concrete CBR > 100%


strength of
ASP1 194 m x 102 m Rolled Aggregate
Aprons
ASP2 102 m x 106 m Rolled Aggregate
2 Width, surface DAC 18 m wide concrete CBR > 100%
and strength of
C17 Loop 18 m wide concrete CBR > 100%
taxiways
ASP2 18 m wide aggregate
ASP2-1 18 m wide aggregate

OAZI AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Entrance to taxiway yellow centreline


identification signs, taxiway ‘Follow Me’ on request
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings TLZ (01R/19L):
and lights 4 Orange marker boards in Box formation
denote TDZ at either end of RWY.
2 Orange markers boards denote RWY mid-
point.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

4 IR lights in Box formation adjacent to both


thresholds denote TDZ for NVG equipped ac.
2 IR lights denote mid-point.
Blue omni-directional lights on entrance
points to taxi ways.
Concrete Rwy (01L/19R):
RWY centreline markings.
RWY edge line markings.
RWY threshold markings.
RWY designator markings.
Taxiway centreline markings.
Taxiway edge line markings.
Omni-directional Low-Intensity side lights -
89.5 m spacing.
Threshold Bars.
Approach Lighting CL1B both ends.
PAPI:
01 – G/P 3.15º
19 – G/P 2.85º
Taxiway lights – Blue omni-directional.
Heli Landing Strip (HLS):
Blue omni-directional lights every 10 m
Parking spots marked by green omni-
directional lights
3 Stop Bars Not TLZ.
4 Remarks Non-standard RWY and taxiway lighting. See
additional information.

OAZI AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

2.10.1 Obstacle information is not available.

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office MMU


2 Hours of operation H24
3 Office responsible for TAF
preparation MMU, H24
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
Verbal, as reqd
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing / consultation provided Verbal, documentation as reqd
6 Flight documentation
English
language(s) used
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or Cross sect, Afghan sig wx, loc sig wx
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing SATCOM
information
9 ATS unit provided with
BASTION
information
10 Additional information Nil

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AIP AD 2.1-67
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY TLZ 01R TLZ 19L RWY 01L RWY 19R


2 BRG True
010ºT / 010ºM 190ºT / 190ºM 010ºT / 010ºM 190ºT / 190ºM
and Mag
3 RWY 1 524 m x 37 1 524 m x 37
2 150 m x 28 2 150 m x 28
Dimensions m m
m m
5 000 ft x 120 5 000 ft x 120
7 054 ft x 92 ft 7 054 ft x 92 ft
ft ft
4 PCN Estimated 29 Estimated 29
Compacted Compacted 94 Concrete 94 Concrete
gravel gravel
5 THR E064º13'28.90 E064º13'23.03
E064º13'16.98 E064º13'07.98
Coordinate " "
" "
s N N
N31º51'07.09" N 31º0'50.44"
31º52'01.43" 31º51'59.06"
6 THR
857 m/2 812 ft 861 m/2 825 ft 856 m/2 808 ft 856 m/2 828 ft
Elevation
7 Slope of
.23% .23% .25% .25%
RWY/SWY
8 SWY
100 m 100 m 100 m 100 m
Dimensions
9 CWY
34 m 34 m 34 m 34 m
Dimensions
10 Strip
Not avbl. Not avbl. Not avbl. Not avbl.
Dimensions
11 Obstacle
5 km 5 km 5 km 5 km
free zone
12 Remarks Nil Nil Nil Nil

OAZI AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY TLZ 01R TLZ 19L RWY 01L RWY 19R


2 TORA 1 524 m 1 524 m 2 134 m 2 134 m
(5 000 ft) (5 000 ft) (7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
3 TODA 1 615 m 1 615 m 2 134 m 2 134 m
(5 300 ft) (5 300 ft) (7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
4 ASDA 1 615 m 1 615 m 2 134 m 2 134 m
(5 300 ft) (5 300 ft) (7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
5 LDA 1 524 m 1 524 m 2 134 m 2 134 m

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

(5 000 ft) (5 000 ft) (7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)


6 Remarks Nil Nil Nil Nil

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AIP AD 2.1-69
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY TLZ 01R TLZ 19L RWY 01L RWY 19R


2 Type,
length and CL1B CL1B
intensity of Nil Nil
approach High High
lighting
3 Threshold
lights,
Nil Nil Green Green
colours and
wing bars
4 Type of
visual
approach
Nil Nil PAPI PAPI
slope
indicator
system
5 Length of
RWY
IR (PALS) 152 IR (PALS) 152
touchdown
m (500 ft) box m (500 ft) box N/A N/A
zone
at each end at each end
indicator
lights
6 Length
spacing
colour and
intensity of Nil Nil Nil Nil
RWY
centreline
lights
7 Length
spacing
89.5 m 89.5 m
colour and
Nil Nil spacing. Low spacing. Low
intensity of
intensity White intensity White
RWY edge
lights
8 Colour of
RWY end Nil Nil Red Red
lights
9 Length and
colour of
Nil Nil Nil Nil
stopway
lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil Nil Nil

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of Nil
anemometer and landing
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline Blue non-operational 30 m - 60 m spacing
lighting
4 Secondary power supply Nil
including switch-over time
5 Remarks Non-standard. See additional information.

OAZI AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift- Nil


off point (TLOF) or threshold of
final approach and take-off
(FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area 2 980 ft
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area 500 m x 18 m (1 640 ft x 60 ft) oriented along
dimensions, Surface, strength, 01/29 direction parallel to RWY
marking Metal linkage
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Blue Omni-directional every 10 m (33 ft) along
edge. Cannot be turned off.
7 Remarks 14 Marked positions + Hospital HLS.
Concrete.

OAZI AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral


ATZ: Class G 5 NM radius centred on ARP.
limits
2 Vertical limits SFC - 3 000 ft AGL
3 Airspace Classification Class G
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign Bastion Tower
Language English (refer AD 2.22.6)
5 Transition attitude 14 000 ft AMSL

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AIP AD 2.1-71
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

6 Remarks All ATC services conform to JSP552


regulations and procedures (UK).

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AIP AD 2.1-72
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAZI AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
Control and Crowbar Initial Reporting H24
Reporting Frequency
Emergency/Guar
Post (Available on d Frequencies
request from
ATC) 121.5 MHz
TWR Bastion Tower 121.0 MHz H24 243.0 MHz
385.0 MHz
Monitored H24
GROUND N/A N/A N/A by Crowbar
ATIS N/A N/A N/A

OAZI AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

DME
Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Antenna Remarks
Elevation
CH30 N31º51'10.2" MIL use
TACAN BSN-X H24 2 916 ft
109.3 E064º13'24" only

2.19.1 TACAN flight checked. Restricted within arc 060-120 degrees outside 15 NM
below 5 200 ft.
OAZI AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Nil.
OAZI AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

Flights over the domestic area are to be avoided.


OAZI AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 No facility exists to accept civilian aircraft. Operators of such aircraft intending
to use Bastion maybe allowed to do so for flights ‘in support of theatre’. Military
sponsors of such flights are to contact COS 904 EAW Kandahar for permission to
operate.
2.22.2 All flight procedures are to be in accordance with UK MOD JSPs and the
Camp Bastion Flying Order Book (FOB). The FOB can be obtained from RAF Air
Ops.
2.22.3 Helicopter operations. ATC have positive control over all helicopter
movements including repositioning between helispots. Most clearances given by ATC

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to rotary-wing will be discretionary due to poor line-of-sight from the Tower and high
levels of vehicular movement around helispots. Helicopters are to request ATC
permission to cross the main runways or extended centrelines. Calls to Bastion Tower
are mandatory within the ATZ and departure and inbound details are to be passed using
relevant TACREP or sectors in clear.

2.22.4 All flying is to be carried out under VFR conditions.

2.22.5 Inbound/Outbound crews must contact CROWBAR prior to arrival. Frequency may be
obtained from Bastion ATC.

2.22.6 All crews planning to route into Bastion are to contact SATCO prior to arrival for
appropriate briefing on ATC procedures and current work in progress.

2.22.7 All aircraft must avoid UAV holding area: 1nm radius position N31º52"39.46'
E064º18"55.36', 5,000ft-7,000ft AMSL. UAV may be holding H24.

OAZI AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Direct over-flights of the domestic site are restricted to Hospital HLS in/outbound only.

2.23.2 RADHAZ from Type 101 radar at 31º51"37'N 064º12"04'E. Avoidance, radius 0.5NM,
4500ft AMSL.

2.23.3 Numerous ROZs and airspace restrictions may be in force at any time in the vicinity of
Bastion airfield. For details contact CROWBAR, Bastion Tower or consult the ACO.

2.23.4 Numerous aircraft types operate within the ATZ at various levels on different profiles.
Contact with ATC and compliance with instructions is mandatory within the Bastion ATZ.
Entry to the ATZ may be prohibited for short periods during certain aircraft movements.

2.23.5 Prior booking via RAF Air Ops and issue of PPR is mandatory. The OAZI PPR form is
available at ENR 1.9.

2.23.6 All lighting at Bastion is Non-frangible and poses a threat to aircraft should it be
trampled.

OAZI AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Camp Bastion Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument — ICAO Not produced
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument — ICAO Not produced

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10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not produced


11 Visual Approach Chart — ICAO Not produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not produced

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Airfield Diagram (not to sale):

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OACC - CHAKHCHARAN

OACC AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OACC – Chakhcharan


OACC AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 34º 31’ 35’’ E 065º 16’ 15’’


coordinates and its site Centre of Rwy
2 Distance and direction from city 1 mile north east of the town of Chakhcharan
3 Elevation and Reference
7 475 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
2º E / Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Lithuanian (LTU) PRT
Telephone IVSN 686 6990/Mobile 079 98 36873
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks PPR required prior to any flight to the airfield
(by e-mail oaccatc@gmail.com).

OACC AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration Nil


2 Customs and Immigration Nil
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office IVSN 686 6906/Mobile 079 98 36873
oaccatc@gmail.com, (LTU Army)
6 MET Briefing Office IVSN 686 6906/Mobile 079 98 36873
oaccatc@gmail.com, (LTU Army)

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7 Air Traffic Services LTU Army


8 Fueling SR-SS (on request)
9 Handling For ISAF flight only
10 Security For ISAF flight only (other on request)
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Nil
14 PPR procedures One day in prior by e-mail:
oaccatc@gmail.com

OACC AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities For ISAF and MIL flight only. 7 tones forklift.
2 Fuel and oil types JP-8
3 Fueling facilities and capacity 100.000 litres max capacity available
Military Aircraft 1 x 5 500 litres max capacity track.
Civil Aircraft In emergency situation.
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

OACC AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels In town / 16 rooms


2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities In town / 10 beds
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Handling as required for ISAF and MIL flights
only.

OACC AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire Nil

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fighting
2 Rescue equipment Unknown
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft

OACC AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment 1 x grader track


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OACC AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Gravel / sand mix.


2 Width, surface and strength of 27 m (90 ft) Gravel / sand mix.
taxiways

3 Location and elevation of


Nil
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Nil

OACC AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Touchdown zone marks


identification signs, taxiway Thresholds marks
guide lines and visual docking / Half RWY marks
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Nil
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks No lighting system

OACC AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 06 OACC Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 24 OACC Obstacle Chart not published

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3 Remarks Nil

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OACC AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office LTU MIL personal


2 Hours of operation 08:00 – 17:00 local time
3 Office responsible for TAF
preparation NIL
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
NIL
Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing / consultation provided Meteo info
6 Flight documentation
METAR, SPECI / English
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or NIL
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing Internet, IVSN telephone, Mobile
information
9 ATS unit provided with
LTU ARMY, Chakhcharan tower
information
10 Additional information NIL

OACC AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 06 24
2 BRG True and Mag 067T / 065M 247T / 245M
3 RWY Dimensions 2 000 m x 18 m (6 562 ft x 60 ft)
4 PCN PCN not determined — Gravel / Silty Clay
5 THR Coordinates N34º 31,366' E065º N34º 31,792' E065º
15,653' 16,839'
6 THR Elevation 7 437' 7 468'
7 Slope of RWY/SWY 35:1 19:1
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Unknown
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil

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12 Remarks Nil Nil

OACC AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 06 24
2 TORA Unknown Unknown
3 TODA Unknown Unknown
4 ASDA Unknown Unknown
5 LDA Unknown Unknown
6 Remarks Nil Nil

OACC AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 06 24
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil Nil
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

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OACC AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil

OACC AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Unknown


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Unknown
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting NIL
7 Remarks H1 30 x 30 concrete
H2 30 x 30 concrete
Located inner PRT,
eastern part.

OACC AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Nil


limits
2 Vertical limits Nil
3 Airspace Classification Class G
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign
Chakhcharan TWR, English
Language
5 Transition altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks VFR in VMC

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OACC AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
Designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Chakhcharan 131.50 MHz HJ
TWR 241.10 MHz Emergency/ Guard
Frequencies
GROUND Nil
ATIS Nil 121.500 MHz
AIR Chakhcharan 131.50 MHz HJ 243.000 MHz
OPERATIONS TWR 241.10 MHz

OACC AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

2.19.1 Nil

OACC AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Contact Chakhcharan TWR on 131.50 MHz. at least 10 min. prior ETA (25 NM in
bound).

OACC AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Nil

OACC AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Nil

OACC AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 ACFT SUITABILITY: ACFT up to a size of C-130 / AN-12

OACC AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Chakhcharan


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking / Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not Produced
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced

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8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced


9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not Produced

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

OACC VFR/DAY ONLY RWY 06/24


CHAG HCHARAN, AFG HAN N34º 31.576’ E065º 16.240’

CHAG HCHARAN TOWER FREQ S


VHF 131.50 UHF 241.1
LENTH WIDTH ELEVATION SLOPE
6562’ 60’ 7468” RWY 06 +0.35
14000’
SURFACE TRANS ALT
Gravel, can be soft and muddy 10’ shoulder on each side of RWY 14,000 FT 25 NM

GO ARROUND AND ABORT POINT ATC AND WX


After Touch Down IVSN Phone 6906, oaccatc@gmail.com MSA ARP
AIRPORT DIAGRAM
Gradual Rising Terrain N
V 8799
02º E

V
. 8100
V
24
PRT
P
Common Arrival
06 ’
6562
Harirud River

V V8205
Town V
V 8537

35:1 V
19:1 8100
V
FE 7468’ . 10187

06 24
REMARKS
TAKE-OFF RESTRICTIONS ¾ ATC service and WX reporting services available
Non-accelerate/ go strip in summer ¾ White and red Runway Thresholds identifier markers
OBSTRUCTIONS
V ¾ 4942’ distance between Thresholds
Rising terrain on all sides of the airfield V ¾ Mine field NE side of airfield, just off right edge
. ¾ 600’ overrun for RWY 06, 1020’ overrun for RWY 24
Controlling Obstacle 5,500’ from RWY 24 ¾White and black Runway Touchdown zone identifier markers
WEATHER ¾ 500’ Touchdown zone on both RWY ends
Airport can have very strong winds ¾ NOTAM Service through ISAF
LT Air Force Weather Equipment on Site ¾ Gravel surface suitable for a/c up to a size of C-130 / An-12
¾ Military aircraft activity with all freq capabilities
¾ ALL DISTANCES MEASURED IN FEET
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUEL
¾ Turn-around areas at ends of runway can be soft
LT ARMY JP-8 ¾ Parking area has concrete turn around pad 65’x65’
CHAGHCHARAN, AFGHANISTAN DAY/VFR ONLY 15 NOV 08
CHANGE 6

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAFZ - FEYZABAD

OAFZ AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAFZ – Feyzabad


OAFZ AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 37 07,298 E 070 31,099


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city 3 miles west of the city of Feyzabad.
3 Elevation and Reference
3 842 ft AMSL / Unknown
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
3º E / Not Determined
change
6 Military Aerodrome PRT Feyzabad
Administration
Telephone DSN 606 686 6290
NCN 686 6290
+49 (0) 6762124049 613
Telefax No
Telex No
Email No
AFS Address No
Civil Aerodrome Administration Civil Part
Telephone Airport Manager +93 (0) 799821280
Telefax No
Telex No
Email No
AFS Address No
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks Nil

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OAFZ AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration 03:30 – 11:30 Z


2 Customs and Immigration No
3 Health and Sanitation No
4 AIS Briefing Office No
5 ATS Reporting Office No
6 MET Briefing Office 03:30 – 11:30 Z, Cell phone: +93 (0)
707564214
7 Air Traffic Services Nil
8 Fueling 24/7
Civilian: provided by TRYCO from pump on
ramp.
Cell phone: +93 (0) 799476248
9 Handling No
10 Security Yes, 24/7
11 De-icing No
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Yes
14 PPR procedures Nil

OAFZ AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities No


2 Fuel and oil types JP 8 (F34) / No Oil
3 Fueling facilities and capacity From pump on ramp
Military Aircraft Provided by PRT
Civil Aircraft Provided by TRYCO
Cell phone: +93 (0) 799476248
24/7
4 De-icing facilities No
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft No
6 Repair facilities for visiting
No
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

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OAFZ AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels In Town
2 Restaurant In Town
3 Transportation By Taxi, ordered by the Airport Manager
4 Medical facilities In Town
5 Bank and Post Office In Town
6 Tourist office In Town
7 Remarks Nil

OAFZ AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire


fighting
2 Rescue equipment No. In case of emergency provided by PRT.
3 Capability for removal of
disabled aircraft

OAFZ AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OAFZ AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron A:


110 m x 50 m
Concrete
PCN-Nil
Apron B,C, and D (Only for Helicopter, Apron
D is not useable):
30 m x 30 m
Concrete
PCN-Nil
2 Width, surface and strength of
taxiways No Taxiways

3 Location and elevation of


Nil
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil


6 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Nil


identification signs, taxiway
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Nil
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil

OAFZ AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 18 OAFZ Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 36 OAFZ Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

OAFZ AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office Yes


2 Hours of operation 00:50 Z – 11:50 Z
3 Office responsible for TAF
Mazar-e-Sharif ISAF MET- Office
preparation
9 Hrs
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
METAR – Hourly
Interval of issuance
SPECI – In case of significant weather changes.
Type of landing forecast
SYNOP 01:00 – 12:00 Z
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing /consultation
No
provided
6 Flight documentation
No
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information No
available for briefing or
consultation

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8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing No
information
9 ATS unit provided with
No
information
10 Additional information No
OAFZ AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 18 36
2 BRG True and Mag 180,7 T / 177,4 M 000,7 T / 357,4 M
3 RWY Dimensions 5 477 ft x 90 ft
4 PCN Matted Steel / PCN unknown
5 THR Coordinates Unknown Unknown
6 THR Elevation Unknown Unknown
7 Slope of RWY/SWY Nil Nil
8 SWY Dimensions 300 ft 300 ft
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions 6 077 ft x 120 ft
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil
12 Remarks Nil Nil

OAFZ AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 18 36
2 TORA Unknown Unknown
3 TODA Unknown Unknown
4 ASDA Unknown Unknown
5 LDA Unknown Unknown
6 Remarks Nil Nil

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OAFZ AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 18 36
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil Nil
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

OAFZ AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil

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OAFZ AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Unknown


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Unknown
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting Unknown
7 Remarks Nil

OAFZ AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Nil


limits
2 Vertical limits Nil
3 Airspace Classification Class G
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign No. VHF 118,100 monitored by the German
Language PRT only in case of ISAF flights. English.
5 Transition altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

OAFZ AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil Emergency/
Guard
GROUND Nil
Frequencies
ATIS Nil VHF 121.500
AIR METEOMAN VHF 118,1 Only in case of MHz
OPERATIONS FEYZABAD ISAF flights UHF 243.000
MHz

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OAFZ AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OAFZ AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 RWY is constructed of Russian-made steel interlocking matting. The matting


is old and can brake apart from heavy use. Recommend in case of ISAF flights a
RWY check conducted by PRT forces prior to landing and takeoff.
2.20.2 Security by Afghan guards. Additional security provided by PRT in case of
ISAF flights.
OAFZ AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Nil
OAFZ AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Aircraft should minimise thrust reverse upon landing; long roll out
recommended to ensure steel matting is not damaged.
OAFZ AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Nil
OAFZ AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Faizabad


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit Not Produced
routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced

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12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the Not Produced


aerodrome

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

18
Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

6 FT WALL

6 FT WALL
50ft X 50ft
HELICOPTER PADS
PARKING AREA

WINDSOCK
5 477 ft X 90 ft

6 FT WALL
36

FEYZABAD

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AIP AD 2.1-98
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAHR – HERAT

OAHR AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAHR – Herat Airport


OAHR AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N34º12'36" E62º13'42"


2 Distance and direction from city 6.5 NM SSE of Herat town
3 Elevation and Reference
3 206 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation N/A
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
E002º54'36" / E000º3'31"
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Herat Airport
Address Herat Afghanistan
Telephone COMMERCIAL: +93 (0)7 54013250
Civil Administration

Military Administration MOBILE: +93 (0)799883641


Herat Base Operations IVSN: 60 686 6702

Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail heratbaseoperations@ea.mde.es
AFS Address OAHRYAYX
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Remarks

OAHR AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration 01:30 – 10:30 UTC or civilians aircraft


Civil Administration operations time
Military Administration 03:30 - 13:30 UTC
2 Customs and Immigration To be determined
3 Health and Sanitation To be determined
4 AIS Briefing Office N/A

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

5 ATS Reporting Office N/A


6 MET Briefing Office SR/02:30 UTC (the latest) – SS (Other times
PPR) Military only
7 Air Traffic Services SR/02:30 UTC (the latest) – SS (Other times
PPR)
8 Fueling SR/02:30 UTC (the latest) – SS (Other times
PPR) Military only
9 Handling To be determined
10 Security 24 H
11 De-icing None
12 Overnight Parking No Overnight Parking without Chief Air
Operations Permission. State request on PPR
13 Remarks See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.

2.3.1 Landing/takeoff outside of ATC Tower hours must be coordinated at least 24


Hrs in advance. ATS will then be available 30mins prior to ETA/ETD but never before
06:30 local time. All other landings and takeoffs must be cleared by the Base
Operations Centre (BOC).
OAHR AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Military only


2 Fuel and oil types F-34*
Jet A-1**
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Maximum capacity 1 000 000 litres*
5 x 200 000 litres*
Maximum capacity 900 000 litres**
1 x 900 000 litres**
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks *Military aircraft only
**Civil aircraft only

2.4.1 All civil and military flights must submit a PPR at least 24 hrs in advance of
ETA. Due to fuel restrictions, any aircraft requesting fuel must submit a PPR at least
48 hrs in advance of ETA. Requests should be addressed to the agency in AD 2.2.

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OAHR AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant To be determined
3 Transportation To be determined
4 Medical facilities To be determined
5 Bank and Post Office To be determined
6 Tourist office To be determined
7 Remarks Nil

OAHR AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire


RFF ICAO Cat 6
fighting
2 Rescue equipment To be determined
3 Capability for removal of
To be determined
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil

OAHR AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OAHR AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Concrete and asphalt


PCN: 26/F/A/X/T
2 Width, surface and strength of Concrete and asphalt
taxiways PCN: 26/F/A/X/T
3 Location and elevation of
To be determined
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints To be determined
5 Position of INS checkpoints To be determined
6 Remarks To be determined

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OAHR AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Marshaller*


identification signs, taxiway
guide lines and visual
docking/parking guidance
system at aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Hi/med/low intensity RWY lights system
and Lights Threshold lights RWY 18: NIL
Threshold lights RWY 36: Green
RWY end lights RWY 18: NIL
RWY end lights RWY 36: RED
Blue taxiway edge lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks * Only for Military aircraft

OAHR AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 18 OAHR Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 36 OAHR Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

OAHR AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office FSB HERAT MET OFFICE


2 Hours of operation SR/2:30 UTC (the latest)-SS
3 Office responsible for TAF FSB HERAT MET OFFICE:
preparation 9H (every 3 hours except at 17:00Z, 20:00Z and
Periods of validity 23:00Z)
4 Type of landing forecast METAR: Hourly;
Interval of issuance SPECI: In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing / consultation provided Local observations and forecast;
Oral briefing/Consultation in MET OFFICE;
Information via phone.
6 Flight documentation Only METAR, SPECI, TAF;Sig WX and upper
Language(s) used winds
English/Italian
7 Charts and other information
METAR / TAF codes of airports, Satellite Pictures,
available for briefing or
Significant Weather and Upper Wind Charts
consultation

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8 Supplementary equipment
Nil
available for providing information
9 ATS unit provided with information Herat Tower
10 Additional information Use station code OAHR at
http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars or
http://www.baseops.net/metro.html/ or
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/ for US .mil computers

OAHR AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 18 36
2 RWY Dimensions 2500 m x 45m 2500 m x 45m
(8202 ft x 150 ft) (8202 ft x 150 ft)
3 PCN 78/F/A/W/T 78/F/A/W/T
4 Remarks Due to bad conditions of Due to bad conditions of
the asphalt in the lateral the asphalt in the lateral
parts of the Runway, parts of the Runway,
backtracks must be done backtracks must be done
using the hammerheads to using the hammerheads to
avoid FOD avoid FOD

2.12.1 Caution RWY surface in bad condition. Several holes and FOD in the first third
of RWY 36 centreline.
OAHR AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 18 36
2 TORA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
3 TODA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
4 ASDA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
5 LDA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
6 Remarks Nil Nil

OAHR AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

2.14.1 Runway Border Lights spaced by 60 m.


2.14.2 A-PAPI system on RWY 36 available for daylight operations. Between SS and
SR available prior request to OAHR (only ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
OAHR AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

2.15.1 Nil.

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OAHR AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

2.16.1 Nil
OAHR AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral


10 NM
limits
2 Vertical limits Surface — 7 000 ft AMSL
3 Airspace Classification Class D
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign Herat Tower
Language English
5 Transition attitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

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OAHR AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Call sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
Designation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Herat Tower 123.350 MHz See OAHR AD 2.3 Emergency /
240.300 MHz Guard
Frequencies

121.500 MHz
243.000 MHz

OAHR AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Frequency Hours


NDB HRT 412 KHz H24
TACAN HRT CH54 H24
DME HRT 111.7 MHz H24

OAHR AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Flights shall be carried out in accordance with VFR. All aircraft are to remain in
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) in terms of weather and visibility as defined
by ICAO. It is the responsibility of all pilots to see and avoid other aircraft and to
maintain safe terrain/obstacle clearance at all times.
2.20.2 All instructions from Herat TWR are to be acknowledged and are mandatory.
2.20.2 Weather minima for VFR flights, within Herat CTR, are 5 KM visibility and 1
500 ft ceiling.
2.20.3 To operate below VFR minima, all aircraft shall obtain a clearance from Herat
TWR and make a request for a Special VFR flight. When the ground visibility is not
less than 1 500 m, SVFR flights may be authorized to: enter Herat CTR for the
purpose of landing, take off from Herat CTR, cross or operate locally within Herat
CTR. Herat TWR will allow clearance for one SVFR flight within the Herat CTR at a
time. This clearance will be limited to the Herat CTR boundaries below VFR minima.
2.20.4 Operators should contact HERAT BASE OPS for any changes to PPR/slot
times or for flight cancellations. Operators violating these procedures and not
complying with the approved slots may encounter denial of future requests for slots
times at OAHR.

OAHR AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1Nil

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OAHR AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 All aircraft arriving and departing from OAHR shall establish two-way radio
communications with Herat TWR. Herat TWR will provide ATC clearances and traffic
information within CTR according to ICAO standards.
2.22.2 VFR ISAF/Coalition aircraft low-level departures and arrivals must be
specifically requested and coordinated with Herat TWR.
OAHR AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Rolling take offs are preferred


2.23.2 CAUTION - 200 ft AGL telecommunication tower erected. Position: 500 m to
the west of RWY 36 threshold.
2.23.3 Due to manning and equipment shortfalls, the following duty times are
established.
2.23.3.1 Fire-fighting (NATO CAT 6) SR or 0230 UTC (the latest) SS (other times
only IAW PPR).
2.23.3.2 Marshalling: SR or 0230 UTC (the latest) SS (other times only IAW PPR);
cargo handling: 0230 UTC -1430 UTC. (only for ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
2.23.3.3 Fuel supply SR or 0230 UTC (the latest) - SS (other times only IAW PPR).
(only for ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
2.23.3.4 ATC/TWR : SR OR 0230 UTC (the latest) - SS (other times IAW PPR).
2.23.3.5 METEO: SR OR 0230 UTC (the latest) - SS (other times IAW PPR, only for
ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
2.23.4 In addition to PPR procedures specified at ENR 1.9 all civil and military flights
must submit a PPR at least 24 H in advance of ETA addressed to:
IS account: ISAF RC W FSB OPS 003
Internet: heratbaseoperations@ea.mde.es
Telephone numbers: COMMERCIAL: +93 (0) 799883641
2.23.5 Over flight of military installation west of RWY is prohibited.
2.23.6 Line of sight from the Tower to the threshold of RWY 18 is obscured by a
hangar. Pilots are to take caution as Tower does not have visibility of the entire
approach path.
2.23.7 Line of sight from the Tower to the threshold of RWY 18 is obscured by a
hangar. Pilots are to take caution as Tower does not have visibility of the entire taxi
maneuvering area..
2.23.8 Line of sight from the Tower to the threshold of RWY 36 is obscured by a 24m
high obstacle. Pilots are to take caution as Tower does not have visibility of the entire
taxi maneuvering area..

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2.23.9 Unmanned aerial Vehicles (UAV) operate within Heart CTR. ATC monitors
UAV activity inside the CTR, and will notify potencial conflicts with other aircraft..
2.2310 Due to lack of parking spots in the civilian apron, heavy aircraft not operating
for ISAF/Coalition forces are not allowed to land at HERAT..

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OAHR AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Herat Airport


Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Not produced
Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO Not produced
Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO Not produced
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A Not produced
Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument - ICAO Not produced
Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO Not produced
Visual Approach Chart Not produced
Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not produced

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Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAJL - JALALABAD

OAJL AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR NAME

2.1.1 OAJL – Jalalabad


OAJL AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 34° 24’.029” E 070° 29’50”


coordinates and its site The geographic center of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city 2 miles SE of the city of Jalalabad.
3 Elevation 1842 ft
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
1.5º E
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Jalalabad Airfield Management
Telephone DSN 318-831-6176
SVOIP 308-831-1328
Roshan 0797657738
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email NIPR: tom.sherer@afghan.swa.army.mil /
SIPR: thomas.sherer@swa.army.smil.mil
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14, 000 ft MSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks Read NOTAMS for details and consequences
of numerous airfield construction projects.
Consult Eastern Europe and Asia (Enroute
Supplement) for detailed information on
Jalalabad Airfield.

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OAJL AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration 0800L – 2000L (UTC conversion 4+30)


2 Customs and Immigration * Military customs, no immigration
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office H24, DSN 318-831-2417, CAG 86.40
7 Air Traffic Services H24, DSN 318-831-6177/6123
NIPR: jay.tolbert@afghan.swa.army.mil SIPR:
jay.tolbert@afghan.swa.ds.army.mil
8 Fueling H24, fuel available for military helicopters only
9 Handling Nil
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks * Military aircraft only
13 Overnight Parking Nil
14 PPR procedures Prior permission required (PPR) only. All
military and civilian aircraft requesting to utilize
OAJL must submit a PPR request no later
than 24 hours prior to their arrival. All slot
times have a window of +/- 30 minutes.
Aircraft not meeting their slot time without prior
coordination may be subject to lengthy delays
or denied landing. To request a PPR number;
access RAMCC website:
HTTP://RAMCC.DTIC.MIL , select
Afghanistan, select WWW.MOTCA.GOV.AF ,
select Airports, select Jalalabad and open the
OAJL PPR form. To prevent processing
delays the PPR form must be filled out in its
entirety. Forms must be submitted by email to
jaf.ppr@swa.army.mil /
tom.sherer@afghan.swa.army.mil /
daniel.heath@afghan.swa.army.mil .
SIPRNET requests:
thomas.sherer@swa.army.smil.mil /
Daniel.heath@swa.army.smil.mil , DSN 318-
831-6176, ROSHAN# 0797657738 /
0796293496.

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OAJL AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Military / Contract flights only


2 Fuel and oil types JP-8 and MOGAS
3 Fueling facilities and capacity 1 Fuel Truck
Military Aircraft
Fuel only available for military helicopters
Civil Aircraft
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

OAJL AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAJL AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire Category 7


fighting
2 Rescue equipment K12 power saws
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft

OAJL AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

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OAJL AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Asphalt, fair condition


2 Width, surface and strength of Alpha taxiway 55’, asphalt, fair condition
taxiways

3 Location and elevation of


Center Field
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Multiple obstructions around parking apron.
Recommend deplaning a crew member to
ensure adequate clearance. Ramp is not
lighted or marked.

OAJL AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Nil


identification signs, taxiway
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Runway centreline markings, taxiway
and lights centreline markings, runway hold short
markings only. Runway lights are solar set in
AMP-2 with no flashing strobe. All aircraft
must make left turn at runway end. No turning
on runway prior to runway ends.
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Runway lights are set to white light but can be
switched at pilots request to. IR. Two
nonstandard crosswalks located midfield and
at the NW end of runway controlled by traffic
lights. Crews must remain vigilant for possible
runway incursions at any time.

OAJL AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 13 OAJL Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 31 OAJL Obstacle Chart not published

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3 No over flight of area north of runway 13/31 and east of fixed wing
parking ramp (Alpha ramp). Unlit 70ft high tower located 100ft NE of
Charlie parking ramp. Unlit 10ft high fence 675ft from and running
parallel to rwy 31 approach end threshold. Unlit 6ft high concrete
Remarks
barriers located 25ft, east side of each of the first two forward aircraft
refueling point pads.Multiple obstructions around parking apron.
Recommend deplaning a crew member to ensure adequate
clearance. Ramp is not lighted or marked.

OAJL AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office 2-17 CAV SWO, DSN 318-831-2417, CAG 86.40
2 Hours of operation H24
3 Office responsible for TAF Military can contact: https://28ows.shaw.af.mil
preparation
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast METAR
Interval of issuance Hourly
Type of landing forecast SPECI
Interval of issuance In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing /consultation provided H24
6 Flight documentation Only TAF, METAR, SPECI
Language(s) used English
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or Nil
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing TMGS located 500ft SW of ATC tower
information
9 ATS unit provided with JAF ATC Tower
information
10 Additional information Use station code: KQL5 – https://28ows-shaw.af.mil
(for US military computers)

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OAJL AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 13 31
2 BRG True and Mag 130 degrees 310 degrees
3 RWY Dimensions 6864 ft x *52-92 ft (varies)
4 PCN Asphalt / 38 F/A/W/T
5 THR Coordinates N34 23.59’
Unknown
E70 30.46’
6 THR Elevation Unknown 1842 ft
7 Slope of RWY/SWY Nil 0.10%
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Unknown
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil
12 Remarks * Runway width / length from * Runway width / length from
fixed wing taxiway (Alpha) fixed wing taxiway (Alpha)
intersection to approach end 13 intersection to approach end
varies from 52ft - 60ft / 2569ft 31 is 60ft / 4295ft
OAJL AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 13 31
2 TORA Unknown Unknown
3 TODA Unknown Unknown
4 ASDA Unknown Unknown
5 LDA Unknown Unknown
6 Remarks Intersection departure
available from alpha
taxiway daytime only. After
Nil
sunset intersection
departures not authorized
unless winds >10 kts.

OAJL AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 13 31
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights, Nil Nil

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colours and wing


bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY 500 ft (AMP2 setup) IR or
touchdown zone white light available
500 ft (AMP2 setup) IR or
indicator lights (Touchdown zone does
white light available
not start until east of
taxiway alpha)
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

OAJL AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Airfield lighting is solar
power only

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OAJL AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or N34 23.59’


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO) E70 30.46’
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation 1842’ ft
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting Unknown
7 Remarks Nil

OAJL AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Jalalabad Tower, Class D — 5 NM radius from


limits the geographical center of the airport
2 Vertical limits SFC up to and including 2 500 ft AGL (4,300
ft AMSL)
3 Airspace Classification Class D
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign
JAF Tower, English
Language
5 Transition altitude 14000 ft MSL
6 Remarks Civilian controllers in control tower, DSN 318-
831-6177, Roshan# 0796033159
CAUTION: Non-standard runway crossing
procedures in effect for pedestrians crossing
RWY 31/13 adjacent to Taxiways Alpha and
Golf. Traffic light controlled by ATC. Position
reports requested by ATC crucial for traffic
light management.

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OAJL AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Jalalabad 129.7 24/7 Emergency/
Tower Guard
GROUND Nil Nil Nil Frequencies
ATIS Nil Nil Nil
Nil Nil 121.500 MHz
AIR Nil
OPERATIONS 243.000 MHz

OAJL AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OAJL AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Do not turn on course until crossing the departure end of the RWY unless
instructed by ATC. Traffic patterns: RWY 31 right traffic. RWY 13 left traffic. HEL
pattern ALT: 2,400 AMSL Rectangular: 2,900 AMSL Overhead: 3,400 AMSL
OAJL AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 No intersection departures from sunset to sunrise unless winds >10 kts..
OAJL AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Nil
OAJL AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Nil

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OAJL AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Jalalabad Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit Not Produced
routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the Not Produced
aerodrome

Airfield Diagram (not to scale):

Elevation:
(OAJL) JALALABAD AERODROME 1842’
N  E 
 
W  S  Delta  Echo 
Alpha       
Extension 
Ramp
Bravo  Charlie Delta  
Golf Ramp Ramp Ramp Ramp 

13  2550’ 4250’


                 31 

FARP Foxtrot Ramp  Runway Length 6864’ x 60’ *

Pedestrian Crossing Points  Controlled movement areas

Control Tower  Non‐controlled movement areas 

Medvac Pad  Radio Blind Spot Areas 
No Visual Blind Spots
200’ x 100’ turn a rounds 

*  Northwest of Taxiway Alpha, Runway width is reduced to 52’

NOTE: Wind equipment is located 500’ west of Control Tower PREPARED BY: TS
CURRENT AS OF: 22 AUG 08

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAUZ – KONDUZ

OAUZ AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAUZ – Konduz Airport


OAUZ AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point ARP N36º39'54" E068º54'39" (WGS 84)


coordinates and site The geographic centre of the RWY
2 Distance/direction from city 12 KM south-east of Konduz
3 Elevation/Reference
444 m / 1 450 ft AMSL / Not available
temperature
4 Geoids undulation To be determined
5 MAG VAR/Annual change 3° E ( Jan 2005)
6 Aerodrome Administration Nil (or the responsible Afghanistan authority)
Address
Telephone Nil
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Approved for traffic Type(s) VFR in VMC only
8 Remarks POC ISAF PRT KONDUZ +93 (0)7929 1249
— during daylight time only

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OAUZ AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 AD Office N/A
2 Custom and Immigration N/A
3 Health and Sanitary N/A
4 AIS Briefing Office N/A
5 ATS Reporting Office N/A
6 MET Briefing Office N/A
7 ATS Only during scheduled ISAF flight operation
8 Fueling SR – SS ( by TRYCO — civil contractor)
9 Handling Only during scheduled ISAF flight operation —
for ISAF flights only
10 Security N/A
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Traffic Information (as practical) and MET info
available during scheduled ISAF flight
operation daylight only

OAUZ AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities For ISAF and MIL flights only


1 Manitou 7 tonne forklift
1 Stihl 3 tonne forklift
2 Fuel/Oil types Jet A-1
3 Fueling facilities/capacity Overall maximum capacity 40.000 litres
1 x 8.000 ltr. maximum capacity fuel truck
For ISAF and MIL flights only
4 De-icing facilities N/A
5 Hangar space N/A
6 Repair facilities N/A
7 Remarks Refuelling by TRYCO during day time
NO pressurized refuelling possible

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OAUZ AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation For ISAF personal only
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Handling as required for ISAF and MIL flights
only

OAUZ AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 AD category for fire fighting To be determined


2 Fire Fighting equipment 3 * 43 KG Carbon dioxide extinguisher
2 * 50 KG powder extinguisher
Available during scheduled ISAF flight
operation
3 Capability for removal of
Nil
disabled ACFT
4 Remarks Outside ISAF operating hrs. UN provides a
limited fire fighting service for own ACFT

OAUZ AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment 1 x 2 to truck with either:


2.5 m rotating brush; or
3 m snowplough
2 Clearance priorities To be determined
3 Remarks Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAUZ AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Apron surface and strength Apron 1 In front of INFO / PAX building


seize: 234 m x 98 m — concrete
with asphalt
PCN: To be determined
2 Taxiway width, surface and Taxiway At middle intersection – seize 90
strength m x 22 m — concrete with asphalt
layer
PCN: To be determined
3 ACL location and elevation To be determined
4 VOR/ checkpoints N/A
5 INS/ checkpoints N/A
6 Remarks Nil

OAUZ AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand ID Signs, Nil


TWY guide lines and visual
docking/parking guidance
system of Aircraft stands

2 RWY and TWY markings and End of RWY


LGT Touchdown zone
RWY Markers
Half RWY marker
Centreline
RWY designators
1Windsock North of T/D zone RWY 29
1Windsock East of TWY / middle intersection
1Windsock North of T/D zone RWY 11
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks No lighting system

OAUZ AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 11 OAUZ Obstacle Chart not available


2 RWY 29 OAUZ Obstacle Chart not available
3 Remarks Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-123
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAUZ AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office ISAF Mil Geo personal


2 Hours of operation available during scheduled ISAF flight
operation
3 Office responsible for TAF
preparation N/A
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast Hourly
Interval of issuance SPECI
In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing /consultation provided Nil
6 Flight documentation METAR, SPECI
Language(s) used English
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or Nil
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing Nil
information
9 ATS unit provided with
Konduz INFO
information
10 Additional information Nil

OAUZ AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 11 29
2 BRG True and Mag 113º True / 110º Mag 293º True / 290º Mag
3 RWY Dimensions 2 007 m x 45 m 2 007 m x 45 m
(6 584 m x 148 ft) (6 584 m x 148 ft)
4 PCN Not verified
5 THR Coordinates N36º40'07.5" N36º39'42.0”
E068º54'02.1" E068º55'16.1"
6 THR Elevation 444 m / 1 450 ft AMSL 445 m / 1 454 ft AMSL
7 Slope of RWY/SWY To be determined To be determined
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Nil Nil
11 Obstacle free zone To be determined To be determined

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

12 Remarks Nil

OAUZ AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 11 29
2 TORA To be determined To be determined
3 TODA To be determined To be determined
4 ASDA To be determined To be determined
5 LDA To be determined To be determined
6 Remarks To be determined To be determined

OAUZ AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 11 29
2 Type, length and Nil Nil
intensity of approach
lighting
3 Threshold lights, Nil Nil
colours and wing
bars
4 Type of visual Nil Nil
approach slope
indicator system
5 Length of RWY Nil Nil
touchdown zone
indicator lights
6 Length spacing Nil Nil
colour and intensity
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing Nil Nil
colour and intensity
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end Nil Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-125
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAUZ AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 ABN/IBN location, Nil


characteristics and hours of
operation
2 LDI location and LGT Nil
Anemometer location and LGT
3 TWY edge and centre light Nil
lighting
4 Secondary Power Supply Nil
5 Remarks Nil

OAUZ AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates TLOF or THR of Nil


FATO
2 TLOF and/or FATO elevation Nil
M/FT
3 TLOF and FATO area Nil
dimensions,
surface, strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distances available Nil
6 APP and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Helicopters will be parked on the apron as
defined by ATC

OAUZ AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Designation and lateral Limits Nil


2 Vertical limits Nil
3 Airspace Class G
4 ATS unit call sign Konduz Info
Language English
5 Transition attitude Nil
6 Remarks All flight operation VFR in VMC

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-126
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAUZ AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Call sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
designation
1 2 3 4 5
INFO Konduz Info 130.350 MHz Available during UHF on
or 344.500 scheduled ISAF flight request
MHz operation – usually only
beginning SR-30

OAUZ AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OAUZ AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Try to establish radio contact with Konduz Info on 130.350 MHz / 344,500
MHZ at least 10 Min prior ETA daylight only (available during scheduled ISAF
operation – usually beginning SR – 30).
OAUZ AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Nil
OAUZ AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 To be determined
OAUZ AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1. ACFT suitability: ACFT up to a size of C-130 Hercules /An-12


2.23.2. Recommendation: Abstain from operating small business jets such as LR 35
due to possible FOD and deteriorating RWY surface condition.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-127
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAUZ AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Konduz Airport


Charts are under development for Konduz.
1 Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Not produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO Not produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO Not produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A Not produced
6 Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
7 Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
8 Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument - ICAO Not produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO Not produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not produced

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-128
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-129
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMN – MAIMANA

OAMN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAMN – Maimana


OAMN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 35º 55’ 50” E 064º 45’ 40”


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city 0.8km (0.4NM) NW of the city of Maimana
3 Elevation and Reference
2752 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
3º E / Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Maimana PRT
Telephone NCN 686 7190
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks PPR required prior to any flight to the airfield.

OAMN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration Nil


2 Customs and Immigration Nil
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office Nil
7 Air Traffic Services Nil
8 Fueling Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-130
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

9 Handling Nil
10 Security Nil
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Unknown
14 PPR procedures Nil

OAMN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Nil


2 Fuel and oil types Unknown
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Unknown
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire Unknown


fighting
2 Rescue equipment Unknown
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-131
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Unknown


2 Width, surface and strength of taxiways Unknown

3 Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints Nil


4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand identification signs, taxiway Nil


guide lines and visual docking/ parking guidance
system at aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings and lights Nil
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 14 OAMN Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 32 OAMN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office Unknown


2 Hours of operation Unknown
3 Office responsible for TAF preparation
Unknown
Periods of validity

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-132
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

4 Type of landing forecast


Interval of issuance
Unknown
Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing /consultation provided Unknown
6 Flight documentation
Unknown
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information available for briefing or
Unknown
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment available for providing information Unknown
9 ATS unit provided with information Unknown
10 Additional information Unknown

OAMN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 14 32
2 BRG True and Mag 143,4T / 140,4M 323,4T / 320,4M
3 RWY Dimensions 1336m x 30m (5040 ft x 60 ft)
4 PCN PCN not determined — Gravel, Loose Rock, Clay
5 THR Coordinates Unknown Unknown
6 THR Elevation Unknown Unknown
7 Slope of RWY/SWY Nil Nil
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Unknown
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil
12 Remarks Nil Nil

OAMN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 14 32
2 TORA Unknown Unknown
3 TODA Unknown Unknown
4 ASDA Unknown Unknown
5 LDA Unknown Unknown
6 Remarks Nil Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-133
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 14 32
2 Type, length and intensity of approach lighting Nil
3 Threshold lights, colours and wing bars Nil
4 Type of visual approach slope indicator system Nil
5 Length of RWY touchdown zone indicator lights Nil
6 Length spacing colour and intensity of RWY centreline
Nil
lights
7 Length spacing colour and intensity of RWY edge lights Nil
8 Colour of RWY end lights and wing bars Nil
9 Length and colour of stopway lights Nil
10 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil

OAMN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Unknown


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Unknown
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting Unknown
7 Remarks Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-134
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Nil


limits
2 Vertical limits Nil
3 Airspace Classification Class G
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign
Nil
Language
5 Transition altitude 14000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-135
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil Emergency/ Guard
GROUND Nil Frequencies
ATIS Nil
121.500 MHz
AIR Meymaneh 118,1 MHz
OPERATIONS 243.000 MHz

OAMN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OAMN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Nil

OAMN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Advise traffic pattern to be flown to the west of the airfield to avoid over flying the city.

OAMN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Nil
OAMN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Nil
OAUZ AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Maimana Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not Produced
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-136
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced


9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not Produced

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-137
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-138
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS – MAZAR-E-SHARIF

OAMS AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAMS – Mazar-e Sharif Airport


OAMS AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N36º42'25.05" E067º12'33.79"


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from 7.5 km E from Mazar-e Sharif
city
3 Elevation and Reference 1 261 ft AMSL / 38.6º C
temperature
4 Geoid undulation FM RWY06 THR to ARP – 4.88 m FM ARP to RWY24
THR – 1.69 m
5 Magnetic variation/Annual To be determined
change
6 Civil Aerodrome Civil Part (Airliner)
Administration Airport Mazar-e Sharif , Afghanistan
Airport Manager — Executive Representative
Telephone Office: 0755013099
TWR Office: 0755011061
Mobile: 0700500714
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
Military Aerodrome Air Wing Mazar-e Sharif
Administration
Telephone Commercial: +49 67621 2508 3107
IVSN: 60 90 414 9408 3107
GeMilNet: 90-9408-3107
E-mail isaf.mes.egmes.oams.acft.handling@einsfuekdobw.de
Military Aircraft and Aircraft Allied Movement Coordination Centre (AMCC)
supporting Military/ISAF Eindhoven/NL
Telephone COMM: +31 40 289 8908
+31 40 289 8909
FAX: +31 40 289 8930
IVSN: 499 - 8908 / 8909

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-139
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

E-mail amcceindhoven1@vlbehv.af.dnet.mindef.nl
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
IFR — Military Only
8 Remarks ISAF will issue handling number. All aircraft
require 24 hrs PPR. ISAF flight to be coordinated
through AMCC Eindhoven. All other military and
civilian aircraft operators are contact Air Wing
Mazar-e Sharif Air Operations via e-mail. Contact
details at OAMS AD 2.2.

OAMS AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration 02:30 – 14:30 Z. 24Hrs PPR


2 Customs and Immigration Nil
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office 02:30 – 14:30 Z
5 ATS Reporting Office 02:30 – 14:30 Z
6 MET Briefing Office 02:30 – 14:30 Z
7 Air Traffic Services 02:30 – 14:30 Z (other times on request – PPR)
8 Fueling 02:30 – 14:30 Z ISAF: Request on PPR
Civilian: TRYCO
Mobile Phone: +93 (0)799 011 466
Dawi Oil
Mobile Phone: +93 (0)797-392 949
PAYMENT IN CASH (USD) ONLY
Arrange and inform on PPR
9 Handling 02:30 – 14:30 Z (specify on PPR)
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil

2.3.1 All aircraft require 24 hour PPR. ISAF flight to be coordinated through AMCC
Eindhoven. All other military aircraft and civilian aircraft operators are contact Air
Wing Mazar E Sharif Air Operations via e-mail. Contact details at OAMS AD 2.2.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-140
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities 3 x 3.0 T Forklift* 2 x 8.0 T Forklift*


1 x 16.0 T Atlas “K” loader * 1x Mulag Trailer
32 T*
*For ISAF ONLY
2 Fuel and oil types Jet A1+ (F-34)
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Military: As requested in PPR (see AD 2.3.8)
Civilian: via TRYCO; Request on PPR
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting Nil
aircraft
6 Repair facilities for visiting Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

OAMS AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels In the Town


2 Restaurant In the Town
3 Transportation Taxi
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office In the Town
6 Tourist office In the Town
7 Remarks Nil

OAMS AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire


RFF Cat 7 within OPS hours
fighting
2 Rescue equipment To be determined

3 Capability for removal of Nil


disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil

OAMS AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

2 Clearance priorities Nil


3 Remarks Nil

OAMS AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron D 75 m x 6 0m


Asphalt
PCN—Nil
Apron 135 m x 995 m
I,C,H,J Concrete
PCN—Nil
Apron L 115 m x 170 m
Asphalt
PCN—Nil
2 Width, surface and strength of TWY E 599 m x 52.5 m
taxiways Concrete
PCN—Nil
TWY F 599 m x 30 m
Concrete
PCN—Nil
TWY K 1 620.5 m x 24.2
Asphalt
PCN—Nil
INT A 150 m x 25 m
Asphalt
PCN—Nil
INT B 150 m x 25 m
Asphalt
PCN—Nil
INT C 85 m x 25 m
Asphalt
PCN—Nil
3 Location and elevation of
Not available
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Not available
5 Position of INS checkpoints Not available
Use caution on RWY and all TWYs due to
6 Remarks
uneven surfaces and FOD

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-142
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Follow Me Car * Marshaller


identification signs, taxiway FOR ISAF ONLY
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Simple Approach Lighting System
and lights RWY Edge Lights white unidirectional
Threshold Lights RWY end lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
Aircraft arresting system 44 –B–2L installed
O/R
4 Remarks
RWY 06 — 1 073 m (3 521ft) from THR
RWY 24 — 549 m (1804 ft) from THR

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-143
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In approach/take off Areas In Circling Area and at AD Remark


1 2 3
Obstacle Location Obstacle Location
type Direction type Direction
RWY Area
Elevation (GEO) Elevation (GEO)
affected
Markings / Distance(M) Markings / Distance(M)
LGT LGT
a b c a b
DEP RWY24 Sign 242º 1 703
ARR RWY06 m FM ARP No LGT
1 293 ft
DEP RWY24 Sign 246º 1 647
ARR RWY06 m FM ARP No LGT
1 283 ft
DEP RWY24 Tower 343º 246 m
ARR RWY06 antenna FM ARP No LGT
1 312 ft
DEP RWY24 Antenna 358º 271 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 312 ft
DEP RWY24 Rampart 055º 466 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 273 ft
DEP RWY24 Sign 060º 546 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 264 ft
DEP RWY24 Watchtower 058º 664 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 290 ft
DEP RWY24 Watchtower 061º 936 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 282 ft
DEP RWY24 Watchtower 061º 1080 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 265 ft
DEP RWY24 Fence 063º 1331 m
ARR RWY06 FM ARP No LGT
1 266 ft

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AIP AD 2.1-144
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office OAMS MET OFFICE


Contact by telephone
COMM: +49 67621 2508 3130
GeMilNet: 90-9408-3130
2 Hours of operation 02:30Z-14:30Z
3 Office responsible for TAF Mazar-e Sharif ISAF MET Office
preparation Periods of validity Use station code EQBM
9 Hrs
4 Type of landing forecast METAR - Hourly
Interval of issuance SPECI – In case of significant weather
changes
5 Briefing /consultation provided Observations and forecasting or analysis
available
6 Flight documentation English / German
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information METAR and TAF codes of airports, satellite
available for briefing or pictures, significant weather charts, upper
consultation wind charts
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing Nil
information
9 ATS unit provided with
Mazar TWR and Mazar CONTROL:
information
10 Additional information Mil Observations available (Mil Only) 02:30 –
14:30 Z

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-145
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 06 24
2 BRG True and
65.8º T / To be determined 245.8º T / To be determined
Mag
3 180 m x 44.5 m 3 180 m x 44.5 m
3 RWY Dimensions
10 433 ft x 146 ft 10 433 ft x 146 ft
4 PCN To be determined To be determined
5 THR Coordinates N36º42'03.89" N36º42'46.120"
E067º11'35.34" E067º13'32.25"
FM THR06 to ARP – 4.88 m FM THR24 to ARP + 1.69 m
FM ARP to THR24 – 1.69 m FM ARP to THR06 + 4.88 m
6 THR Elevation THR 1 277 ft THR 1 255 ft
7 Slope of
Nil Nil
RWY/SWY
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Nil Nil
Obstacle free
11 Nil Nil
zone
Aircraft arresting system (44-B-2L) is O/R located 549 m
(1804 ft) from RWY 24 threshold or 1 073 m (3 521 ft) from
RWY 06 threshold available for RWY 24 departure end
12 Remark engagement. Also Aircraft arresting system (44-B-2L) is
O/R located 1 073 m (3 521 ft) from RWY 06 threshold or
549 m (1 804 ft) from RWY 24 threshold available for RWY
06 departure end engagement.

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AIP AD 2.1-146
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 06 24
2 TORA 3 181 m (10 438 ft) 3 181 m (10 438 ft)
3 TODA 3 181 m (10 438 ft) 3 181 m (10 438 ft)
TODA B
3a 2 475 m
East
TODA C
3b 1 540 m
East
TODA C
3c 1 580 m
West
TODA D
3d 2 495 m
West
4 ASDA 3 181 m / 10 438 ft 3 181 m / 10 438 ft
5 LDA 2 658 m / 8721 ft 2 658 m / 8 721 ft
6 TDZ 387 m / 1 271 ft 384 m / 1 260 ft
7 Remarks Nil Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-147
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 06 24
2 Type, length and Simple Approach Lighting Simple Approach Lighting
intensity of approach System System
lighting

3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Green — No Wingbar Green — No Wingbar
bars
4 Type of visual VASIS VASIS
approach slope
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing 3 181 m — 60 m White 3 181 m — 60 m White
colour and intensity
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Red — No Wingbars Red — No Wingbars
lights and wingbars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

OAMS AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of Nil
anemometer and landing
direction indicator
Taxiway edge and centreline
3 TWY edge lights only
lighting
4 Secondary power supply Nil
including switch-over time
5 Remarks Nil

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation


AIP AD 2.1-148
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAMS AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift- Nil


off point (TLOF) or threshold of
final approach and take-off
(FATO)
TLOF and/or FATO area
2 Nil
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area Nil
dimensions, surface, strength,
marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAMS AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and CTR – 6 NM circle centred on the ARP.


lateral limits TMA A - 15 NM circle centred on the ARP.
TMA B - 30 NM circle centred on the ARP.
CTR - SFC to 4000 ft AMSL.
2 Vertical limits TMA A - 1000 ft AGL - 2500 ft AGL.
TMA B - 2500 ft AGL - FL160.
3 Airspace Classification Class D
4 Air Traffic Services unit call Mazar Tower and Mazar CONTROL
sign Language English
5 Transition attitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

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OAMS AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
ACC Kabul North sector H24 Guard Frequencies
Centre 118.3 MHz 121.500MHz
242.6 MHz 243.000MHz monitored
during ATC operating
hours
APP Mazar 127.375 02:30Z – Guard Frequencies
CONTROL 14:30 121.5 MHZ and
243.0 MHZ monitored
during ATC operating
hours
TWR Mazar 129.5 MHz 02:30Z – Guard Frequencies
Tower 135.35 O/R 14:30Z 121.500 MHz and
243.000 MHz monitored
during ATC operating
hours
GROUND N/A N/A N/A Nil
ATIS N/A N/A N/A Nil

OAMS AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

DME
Ident
Facility Frequency Hours Coordinates antenna Remarks
(emission)
Elevation
TACAN MES CH 72X 24H N36º42'15.84" 3.55 m Nil
112.5 E67º12'49.96"

OAMS AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Aircraft captains shall acknowledge and comply with all instructions from
MAZAR ATC. If a pilot is unable to comply with ATC instructions, he must inform the
controller immediately and state the reason for non-compliance.
2.20.2 When operating in OAMS CTR, aircrew are responsible for their own terrain
clearance at all times and for traffic separation irrespective of ATC instructions.
Note: Controllers shall inform the pilots about the position of any known
conflicting traffic. Pilots are responsible for maintaining separation with any
other aircraft, whether or not the controller has passed traffic information. It is
accepted that this information may be inaccurate and its issuance is subject to
controller’s workload.

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2.20.3 Direct landing and take-off for helicopters at the ISAF ramp, main TWY E and
F is prohibited due to FOD and obstacle clearance. Helicopters have to air-taxi / taxi
via TWY guided by FOLLOW-ME car.
2.20.4 Overflight of military camps below 4000 ft AMSL is prohibited
2.20.5 Taxi Procedures.

2.20.5.1 All aircraft shall adhere to ATC and FOLLOW-ME / marshaller taxiing
instructions.
2.20.5.2 Military aircraft except home based and all ISAF aircraft, including
commercial operators deployed by ISAF nations, have to be guided by FOLLOW-ME
car into parking position.
2.20.6 Due to bad runway surface following procedures for C-17 has to be
determined:
- Max gross weight is 400 000 LBS
- Landing on RWY06, Takeoff on RWY 24 only (no turns on RWY)
OAMS AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Overflight of MAZAR-E SHARIF noise abatement zone (NAZ) shall be avoided
at altitudes below 4 000 ft AMSL. MAZAR-E SHARIF TOWN NAZ is defined by a
circle and radius 1.4 NM centred at N36º42'40.00" E067º06'36.00".
OAMS AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Arriving aircraft are to establish two-way communications with Mazar-e-Sharif


CONTROL no later than 5 min prior to entering TMA.
2.22.2 Departing aircraft are to contact Mazar-e-Sharif TWR before taxi for
instructions.
2.22.3 All aircraft operating within the OAMS CTR shall operate on local QNH during
the hours of ATC operation.
2.22.4 No Radio (NORDO) Procedures

2.22.4.1 If no contact is made with ATC the pilot shall:


a. Discontinue the approach.
b. Hold outside and continue to attempt to contact KABUL ACC;
c. at pilot’s discretion divert to an alternate airfield;
2.22.4.2 If diverting is not possible due to low fuel status, declare an emergency and
apply the following loss of communication procedure:
a. Stay VMC;
b. Squawk mode 3A 7600;
c. Continue approaching the airfield for runway in use;

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d. Fly over the airfield on runway heading south of the runway at 500 ft AGL
with gear down, showing landing lights and flashing all other available lights.
e. After overflight, turn to the north for a closed traffic circuit at, or above, 1
000 ft AGL.
2.22.4.3 All aircraft should avoid overflight of Mazar city and observe the Tower for a
light signal. In the absence of visual signals during the approach, having ensured that
the runway is clear, pilots may decide to land, at their own discretion, but must be
prepared to initiate “go around” due to conflicting traffic or a blocked runway. If in
receipt of a clearance, aircraft shall proceed in accordance with that clearance in the
absence of red light and/or flares.
2.22.4.4 After landing, the aircraft shall vacate the runway only via departure – end
taxiways (Alpha/Bravo or Echo – depending on RWY in use), then stop and wait for
Follow-Me.
2.22.5 Aircraft experiencing NORDO whilst taxiing for departure.

2.22.5.1 The aircraft shall stop, hold current position on the taxiway, expect to return
to parking position, keep engines running, and wait for Follow-Me or observe light
signals from TWR.
2.22.6. Aircraft experiencing NORDO when lined-up for departure.

2.22.6.1 If lined-up on the runway, the aircraft shall taxi down the runway, vacate at
the earliest opportunity, then stop on the taxiway, and wait for Follow-Me vehicle
guidance.
2.22.7 Acknowledgement by an aircraft
2.22.7.1 When in flight:
a. During the hours of daylight: by rocking the aircraft’s wings;
Note. – This signal should not be expected on the base and final legs of the
approach.
b. During the hours of darkness: by flashing on and off twice the aircraft’s
landing lights or, if not so equipped, by switching on and off twice its navigation
lights.
2.22.7.2 When on the ground:
a. During the hours of daylight: by moving the aircraft’s ailerons or rudder;
b. During the hours of darkness: by flashing on and off twice the aircraft’s
landing lights or, if not so equipped, by switching on and off twice its navigation
lights.
OAMS AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Due to intensive bird activity in the airport area between March and October, it
is recommended to avoid low-level tactical departures (below 30 ft AGL).

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2.23.2 The airport is not yet further protected by a fence. Traffic such as animals and
pedestrians can move freely towards the aerodrome and may cause severe hazards
to aircraft taking off, landing or taxiing.
2.23.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are allowed to operate simultaneously with
fixed wing aircraft within CTR OAMS, if at or below 900 ft AGL and staying clear of
standard approach and departure sectors and altitudes.
2.23.4 In case UAV operations are in progress MAZAR ATC shall provide aircraft with
information regarding the operating area, altitudes, and times of operation. Exact
position reports of UAVs should not be expected.
2.23.5 ATC shall limit or deny the clearance for any UAV operation, if RW QRF,
CASEVAC, MEDEVAC, EVAC operations are in progress in close vicinity of the UAV
flight zone.
OAMS AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

2.24.1 Instrument approach and departure plates are available at the MoTCA
website:
http://www.motca.gov.af/plates.htm

ICAO Charts for Mazar-e Sharif Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO Not produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO Not produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A Not produced
6 Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
7 Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
8 Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument - ICAO Not produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO Not produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not produced

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

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AIP AD 2.1-154
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

DISTANCES AT OAMS AIRFIELD RWY 06/24:

THRESHOLD THRESHOLD
B C F E
06 24

10 433 ft

2 033 ft

5 277 ft

7 674 ft

9 101 ft

1 332 ft

2 759 ft

5 156 ft

8 400 ft

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAQA – QALAT

OAQA AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAQA – Qalat


OAQA AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 32º08’03’’ E 066º53’93’’


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city 2 miles north west of the town of Qalat
3 Elevation and Reference
5383 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
2º E / Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Zabul PRT
Telephone DSN 431-8209 or 431-8235
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks Nil

OAQA AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration Nil


2 Customs and Immigration Nil
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office Nil
7 Air Traffic Services Nil
8 Fueling Nil

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9 Handling Nil
10 Security Nil
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Call DSN 431-8209 or 431-8235 to coordinate
arrangements for airfield security. Security
can be provided by Zabul PRT on a non
interference basis and if coordinated in
advance. (Recommend 24-48hrs advance
notice).
13 Overnight Parking Unknown
14 PPR procedures Nil

OAQA AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Nil


2 Fuel and oil types Nil
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Nil
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks There is no MHE immediately available;
however, with coordination, the use of two
extended boom forklifts in FOB Apache may
be possible.

OAQA AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil

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OAQA AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire Nil. CFR (crash/fire/rescue) is not on site.


fighting
2 Rescue equipment Nil
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft

OAQA AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks The airfield may be unusable during or
following rain. Call DSN 431-8209 or 431-
8235 for update

OAQA AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Compacted Dirt


2 Width, surface and strength of Nil
taxiways

3 Location and elevation of


Nil
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Qalat LZ is maintained by the Afghan Ministry
of Transportation (MOT) and airfield grading
and compacting are performed regularly by a
contractor hired by the MOT

OAQA AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Nil


identification signs, taxiway
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Nil
and lights

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3 Stop Bars Nil


4 Remarks Nil

OAQA AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 02 OAQA Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 20 OAQA Obstacle Chart not published
3 RWY 02 FOB Apache and ANA Compound are in
approach/departure clearance zone.
• Major penetrations are:
- 58' Silo's on west side of ANA compound
- 42' Antenna in center of ANA compound
- 50' Platform and Antenna on the west side of FOB Apache
FOB Apache and the ANA compound is located 500' from the
threshold of RWY 02. This violates the criteria for
the glideslope (ETL 04-7, Table 7) and the Accident Potential Zone
(ETL 04-7, Table 8).
• FOB Apache and the ANA compound are well lit and may effect
aircraft operations at night, unless coordinated
to have them turned off.
Remarks • Approx. one foot mound borders graded portions of LZ in clear
zone, and edge of hammerhead.
• Approx. one foot deep ditch located behind mound bordering LZ
and hammerhead.
• Approx. 18" high concrete barriers line back third of hammerhead;
approx. 10 feet beyond hammerhead.
• Large mounds on both East and West side of Rwy 20 exceed max
gradient slope.
a. Entire length of East side of Rwy 20 has +7-11% gradient slope the
first 5 feet of the maintained area.
b. From the approach end to 1,000' on West side of Rwy 20 has a
+7% gradient slope the last 10' of the graded
area.
c. West side of Rwy 20 midfield has a +11% gradient slope the last
20' of the graded area

OAQA AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office Unknown


2 Hours of operation Unknown

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3 Office responsible for TAF


preparation Unknown
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
Unknown
Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing /consultation
Unknown
provided
6 Flight documentation
Unknown
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or Unknown
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing Unknown
information
9 ATS unit provided with
Unknown
information
10 Additional information Unknown

OAQA AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 02 20
2 BRG True and Mag 024,8T / 022,8M 204,8T / 202,8M
3 RWY Dimensions 4829 ft x 60 ft
4 PCN PCN not determined — Sandy / Clay
5 THR Coordinates Unknown Unknown
6 THR Elevation Unknown Unknown
7 Slope of RWY/SWY Nil Nil
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Unknown
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil
12 Remarks Nil Nil

OAQA AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 02 20

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2 TORA Unknown Unknown


3 TODA Unknown Unknown
4 ASDA Unknown Unknown
5 LDA Unknown Unknown
6 Remarks Nil Nil

OAQA AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 02 20
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil

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OAQA AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil

OAQA AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Unknown


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Unknown
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting Unknown
7 Remarks Nil

OAQA AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Nil


limits
2 Vertical limits Nil
3 Airspace Classification Class
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign
Nil
Language
5 Transition altitude 14000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks There is no tower or ATC at Qalat. There is;
however, a current and qualified Landing Zone
Safety Officer (LZSO) team as part of the
security element. The qualified LZSO team
will depart in December 2008

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OAQA AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil Emergency/
GROUND Nil Guard
Frequencies
ATIS Nil
AIR Qalat 131,275 MHz 121.500 MHz
OPERATIONS 275,250 MHz 243.000 MHz

OAQA AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OAQA AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Nil
OAQA AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Nil
OAQA AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Recommended to land RWY 20 and depart RWY 02.

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OAQA AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Nil
OAQA AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Qalat Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit Not Produced
routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the Not Produced
aerodrome

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

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AIP AD 2.1-165
AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

OAQN – QALA-I-NAW

OAQN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OAQN – Qala-I-Naw


OAQN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 34 59.15´ E 063 07.06’


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city One mile west of the town of Qala-I-Naw
3 Elevation and Reference
2 968 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
3º E / Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Airfield Director
Telephone 0799279974 / 0754720039
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration Nil


2 Customs and Immigration Nil
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office Nil
7 Air Traffic Services Nil
8 Fueling Nil

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9 Handling Nil
10 Security Nil
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Nil
14 PPR procedures Nil

OAQN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Nil


2 Fuel and oil types Nil
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Nil
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire Nil


fighting
2 Rescue equipment Nil
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft

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OAQN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons 8” thick concrete


2 Width, surface and strength of Nil
taxiways

3 Location and elevation of


Nil
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Nil


identification signs, taxiway
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Nil
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 04 OAQN Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 22 OAQN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

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OAQN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office Nil


2 Hours of operation Nil
3 Office responsible for TAF
preparation Nil
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
Nil
Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing /consultation
Nil
provided
6 Flight documentation
Nil
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or Nil
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing Nil
information
9 ATS unit provided with
Nil
information
10 Additional information Nil

OAQN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 04 22
2 BRG True and Mag 037 M 217 M
3 RWY Dimensions 6560 ft x 82 ft
4 PCN Unknown — 8” thick concrete
5 THR Coordinates 34º 59.52’ N 34º 59.56’ N
063º 07.44’ E 063º 07.48’ E
6 THR Elevation 3 014 ft 2 947 ft
7 Slope of RWY/SWY -0’912 0’912
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions Nil

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11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil


12 Remarks Nil Nil

OAQN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 04 22
2 TORA 6560 ft 6560 ft
3 TODA 6560 ft 6560 ft
4 ASDA 6560 ft 6560 ft
5 LDA 6560 ft 6560 ft
6 Remarks Nil Nil

OAQN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 04 22
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil Nil
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

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OAQN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Nil


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Nil
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, Nil
marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OAQN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral Nil


limits
2 Vertical limits Nil
3 Airspace Classification Class G
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign
Nil
Language
5 Transition altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Traffic Service Available on 138.50 / 246.50

OAQN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil Nil Nil
GROUND Nil Nil Nil Nil
ATIS Nil Nil Nil

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AIR Nil Nil Nil


OPERATIONS

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OAQN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OAQN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Qala-I-Naw


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit Not Produced
routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the Not Produced
aerodrome

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Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

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OATN – TEREEN/TARIN KOWT (TK)

NOTE: This airfield may appear on the MoTCA website as "TEREEN KOWT"
OATN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

2.1.1 OATN – Tereen/Tarin Kowt (TK)


OATN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DATA

1 Aerodrome Reference Point N32º36'.18.6" E 065º51'50.7"


coordinates and its site The geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city One Mile South of the city of Tarin Kowt.
3 Elevation and Reference
4 495 ft AMSL / Not determined
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
5 Magnetic variation/Annual
2º E / Not determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration TK Tower
Telephone Out of country: +93 798208954
In country: 0798208954
C-VOIP: 231-2047
Satellite: 00 88216-55580632
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email 1.NLD.ATF.AHDET.S3-AIR.ATC@TFU-TK-
SC1.TTN.MINDEF.NL
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks Nil

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OATN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 Aerodrome Administration H24


2 Customs and Immigration Nil
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office Via email: 1.NLD.ATF.AHDET.S2.GLO@TFU-
TK-SC1.TTN.MINDEF.NL
7 Air Traffic Services 0230 – 1230 UTC (0700 – 1700 LOC)
ATC on stand-by 24 hrs/day)
8 Fueling F34; fixed wing only by special request *
9 Handling TK is H24 PPR for fixed wing
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks * Available for military aircraft only
13 Overnight Parking No parking overnight.
14 PPR procedures PPR requests (as well as changes) are to
submitted to TK tower via telephone or email.
See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.

OATN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo handling facilities Nil


2 Fuel and oil types F34 *
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Unknown
Military Aircraft
F34, fixed wing only by special request *
Civil Aircraft
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks * Available for military aircraft only

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OATN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities Nil
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil

OATN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 Aerodrome category for fire Cat 7 during ATC hours. CAT 4 outside ATC
fighting hours - can be upgraded to CAT 7 during
EMERG or on REQ.
2 Rescue equipment Unknown
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft

OATN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

1 Types of clearing equipment Nil


2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil

OATN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1 Surface and strength of aprons Unknown


2 Width, surface and strength of Unknown
taxiways
3 Location and elevation of
Nil
altimeter checkpoints
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Nil

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OATN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

1 Use of aircraft stand Nil


identification signs, taxiway
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system at
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Nil
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil

OATN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

1 RWY 12 OATN Obstacle Chart not published


2 RWY 30 OATN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

OATN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office Via email: 1.NLD.ATF.AHDET.S2.GLO@TFU-


TK-SC1.TTN.MINDEF.NL
2 Hours of operation H24
3 Office responsible for TAF
preparation Unknown
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
Unknown
Type of landing forecast
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing /consultation provided Unknown
6 Flight documentation
Unknown
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or Unknown
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment
available for providing Unknown
information

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9 ATS unit provided with


Unknown
information
10 Additional information Unknown

OATN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 RWY 12 – Arrivals 30 – Departures


2 BRG True and Mag 120ºM 300ºM
3 RWY Dimensions 6 002 ft x 114 ft
4 PCN PCN not determined — Packed Dirt/Gravel
5 THR Coordinates Unknown Unknown
6 THR Elevation Unknown Unknown
7 Slope of RWY/SWY 2° up slope 2° down slope
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions 6 225 ft
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil
12 Remarks Nil Nil

OATN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

1 RWY 12 30
2 TORA 4388 ft 5777 ft
3 TODA 4388 ft 6350 ft
4 ASDA 5987 ft 5877 ft
5 LDA 5577 ft 4388 ft
6 Remarks Displaced threshold (1623
Nil ft) due to hills on approach
end

OATN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

1 RWY 12 30
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach IR lighting on request.
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil
bars

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4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks IR light available on
request

OATN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil


2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil

OATN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Unknown


threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Unknown
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting Unknown
7 Remarks Nil

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OATN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

1 Airspace designation and lateral TK CTR


limits 5 NM radius of the ARP
2 Vertical limits SFC to 7 500 ft AMSL
3 Airspace Classification Class D
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign TK Tower
Language English
5 Transition altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

OATN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR TK Tower 131.275 MHz 0230 – 1230
Primary UTC
Emergency/
247.100 MHz Guard
Secondary Frequencies
GROUND Nil
ATIS Nil 121.500 MHz
243.000 MHz
AIR Apache 131.275 MHz
OPERATIONS Operations

OATN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks


Nil

OATN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 UAV Operations. TK CTR has active UAV operations H24.


2.20.2 Outside TWR operating hours TK Traffic will provide traffic advice to aircraft on
Tower frequency (CTAF).
2.20.3 During TWR operating hours TK Tower will;
a. provide traffic information on UAV operations to all arriving and departing
aircraft; and
b. issue instructions to ensure that visiting aircraft arrivals and departures are
positively separated with UAV operations inside the CTR. This will normally

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be achieved using vertical or lateral separation or by repositioning of the


UAV until it is evident no confliction exists.
OATN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

2.21.1 No Fly Areas. Do not overfly the North side of Airfield (Base Camp) below 1
000 ft AGL / 5 500 ft AMSL. Do not overfly the village of TK. Do not overfly any
parked aircraft or the ATC tower.
OATN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 Taxi procedures. Aircraft shall contact TK tower prior to taxi or repositioning.
Helicopters requiring air taxi will remain at an altitude that avoids ground effect (i.e.,
blowing dust, loose debris, etc.). The primary holding area for the FARP is given by
TWR. Clearance to enter the FARP is given by TWR.
2.22.2 Helicopter operations. Contact TK tower at 10NM and 5 NM, prior to entering
Class D airspace. Advise TK tower of call sign, entry sector, distance out and
intentions. Report to tower 1 min prior to crossing centreline and at final.
2.22.3 Fixed Wing operations. Contact TK tower at 30 NM and 10 NM inbound,
prior to entering Class D airspace sector. Expect a landing clearance on base leg.
2.22.4 Departure procedures. Avoid over flying populated areas. Do not over fly the
base camp below 5 500 ft AMSL unless directed by tower. In order to decrease FOD
on taxiways and runways, present position departures from aircraft parking areas will
be approved for rotary-wing aircraft. Contact TWR for frequency change (when
leaving TK AOR).
2.22.5 Circuit procedures. TK Tower will determine the number of aircraft that can
safely operate in the VFR traffic pattern. The maximum amount of aircraft in the
FARP at one moment is 3 helicopters. This is excluding the aircraft parked on the
MEDEVAC parking. All other helicopters for the FARP are to hold on advice of the
TWR.
Closed traffic pattern altitude for rotary-wing traffic is 5 400 ft AMSL or below and 6
000 ft AMSL for fixed-wing aircraft.
Over flight of the base camp below 5 500 ft AMSL is prohibited.
On approach, helicopters will remain Out of Ground Effect (OGE) over the dust areas
to minimize FOD and brown outs unless aircraft performance requires lower altitudes.
Helicopters shall not use the runway, unless directed by the TWR. Over flight of the
Apache parking, the MEDEVAC parking, TWR and the UAV camp just west of the
tower is prohibited.
Aircraft will advise tower 1 min prior to crossing runway centreline for deconfliction.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when on final approach for the FARP due to brown
out conditions in the areas around the FARP.
WARNING: Use extreme caution for personnel, vehicles and equipment on all
approaches.

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2.22.6 Parking. Primary helicopter parking area is Cargo- Parking. Incidental long
term helicopter parking can be arranged by tower on the concrete pads located on
the north side of the airfield (Redskin Ramp). Parking is reserved for Tarin Kowt
home base aircraft. Transient crews must coordinate with Apache operations (via
TWR) for space and usage.
OATN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2.23.1 Range activity (OA/R 203 Tarin Kowt Range). TK Range is always HOT.
2.23.2 Outside operating hours use TK tower VHF freq for position traffic advisories
(CTAF) and if necessary call Apache Operations for fuel or extra info. Use extreme
caution for UAV operations in and around the Tereen/Tarin Kowt area.
2.23.3 When the reported weather is less than basic VFR minimums, aircraft may
request Special VFR clearance into or out of the TK Class D surface airspace, aircraft
type permitting.
2.23.4 VFR Low Altitude Arrival. Contact TK Tower as soon as possible when
within 10NM of TK Airfield. Aircraft are required to have established contact with
Tower prior to entering Class D airspace.
On initial contact, advise Tower of:
(1) Call Sign (*** / # ACFT)
(2) Position (10 NM, tactical approach requested)
(3) Intentions (e.g. inbound for FARP and/or passenger drop off)
2.23.5 Transitioning Aircraft. Aircraft transiting TK Class D airspace shall establish
two-way radio contact with TK Tower or TK Traffic for advisories before entering the
airspace.
2.23.6 Lost Communication Procedure. When helicopter aircrew determines that
they are in a lost communications scenario, aircrew will attempt to contact TK tower
through other frequencies and/or aircraft located on the airfield. If communications
link is not made, helicopter traffic will remain at or below rotary wing traffic pattern
altitude (5 400 ft AMSL) and proceed to, and hold south of, the active runway and
await GREEN signal flare from TK Tower for clearance to land. Fixed wing aircraft
follow the same procedure at or below the fixed wing pattern altitude (6 000 ft AMSL),
but above 5 400 ft AMSL. Once clearance is received, manoeuvre the aircraft to A-
parking (or regular parking place for home based aircraft) and shutdown. Do not
block either the runway or the Apache strip.

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OATN AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Tereen/Tarin Kowt Airport


1 Aerodrome Chart — ICAO Not Produced
2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO Not Produced
4 Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO Not Produced
5 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A Not Produced
6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit Not Produced
routes)
7 Standard Departure Chart — Instrument – ICAO Not Produced
8 Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not Produced
9 Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument - ICAO Not Produced
10 Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO Not Produced
11 Visual Approach Chart Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the Not Produced
aerodrome

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AFGHANISTAN 20 NOV 08

Airfield Diagram (not to scale)

NOT TO SCALE

CAUTION:
36” depression
Area NOT surveyed
WBC unknown

TEREEN / TARIN KOWT

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AD 3 HELIPORTS

There are no dedicated heliports in Afghanistan at this time.

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