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Appendix 1 — AERONAUTICAL DATA CATALOGUE (PART I)

Regulation (EU) 2022/938

1. Aerodrome data

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Aerodrome/
Heliport

 

 

 

A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either
wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

Designator of the aerodrome/
heliport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICAO location indicator

Text

The four-letter ICAO location indicator of the aerodrome/heliport, as listed in ICAO Doc 7910 ‘Location Indicators’

If any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IATA designator

Text

The identifier that is assigned to a location in accordance with IATA rules (Resolution 767)

If any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

Text

A locally defined airport identifier, if other than an ICAO location indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

The primary official name of an aerodrome as designated by the competent authority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Served city

 

Text

The full name (free text) of the city or town the aerodrome/
heliport is serving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of traffic permitted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International/national

Code list

Indication if international and/or national flights are permitted at the aerodrome/
heliport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instrument flight rules (IFR) /

Visual flight rules (VFR)

Code list

Indication if IFR and/or VFR flights are permitted at the aerodrome/
heliport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scheduled/
non-scheduled

Code list

Indication if scheduled and/or non-scheduled flights are permitted at the aerodrome/
heliport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Civil/military

Code list

Indication if civil commercial aviation and/or general aviation and/or military flights are permitted at the aerodrome/
heliport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted use

Text

Indication if an aerodrome or heliport is not open for the public (only for use by the owners)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heliport type

 

Text

The type of the heliport (surface level, elevated, shipboard or helideck)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control type

Text

Indication if an aerodrome is under civil control, military control or joint control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certified

 

Text

Indication if an aerodrome is/is not certified in accordance with the ICAO rules or Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certification date

 

Date

The date when the airport certification was issued by the competent authority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certification expiration date

Date

The date when the aerodrome certification becomes invalid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field elevation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

The vertical distance above mean sea level (MSL) from the highest point of the landing area

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

Geoid undulation

Height

The geoid undulation at the aerodrome/ heliport elevation position

Where appropriate

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m or 1 ft

 

Reference temperature

 

Value

The monthly mean of the daily maximum temperatures for the hottest month of the year at an aerodrome; this temperature must be averaged over a period of years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mean low temperature

 

Value

The mean lowest temperature of the coldest month of the year, for the last five years of data at the aerodrome elevation

 

5 degrees

 

 

 

 

 

Magnetic variation

 

 

The angular difference between the true and the magnetic north

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angle

Angle

The angle value of the magnetic variation

 

1 degree

Essential

Surveyed

1 degree

1 degree

 

 

Date

Date

The date on which the magnetic variation had the corresponding value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual change

Value

The annual rate of change of the magnetic variation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference point

 

 

The designated geographical location of an aerodrome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of the aerodrome reference point

 

30 m

Routine

Surveyed/
calculated

1 sec

1 sec

 

 

Site

Text

Location of the reference point on the aerodrome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direction

Text

Direction of the aerodrome reference point from the centre of the city or town which the aerodrome serves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distance

Distance

Distance of the aerodrome reference point from the centre of the city or town which the aerodrome serves

 

 

 

 

 

 

Landing direction indicator

 

 

 

A device to visually indicate the direction currently designated for landing and for take-off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Text

Location of the landing direction indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting

 

Text

Lighting of the landing direction indicator

If any

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary power supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Characteristics

 

Text

Description of the secondary power supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switchover time

 

Value

Secondary power supply switch-over time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anemometer

 

 

 

Device used for measuring the wind speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Text

Location of the anemometer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting

 

Text

Lighting of the anemometer

If any

 

 

 

 

 

Aerodrome beacon (ABN) / identification beacon (IBN)

 

 

 

Aerodrome beacon/identification beacon used to indicate the location of an aerodrome from the air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Text

Location of the aerodrome beacon/identification beacon

If any

 

 

 

 

 

 

Characteristics

 

Text

Description of the aerodrome beacon/identification beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours of operation

 

Schedule

Hours of operation of the aerodrome beacon/identification beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wind direction indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Text

Location of the wind direction indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting

 

Text

Lighting of the wind direction indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Runway visual range (RVR) observation site

 

 

 

The observation site of the RVR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

Point

Geographical location of the RVR observation sites

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency area

 

 

 

The designated part of a surface movement area where a specific frequency is required by ATC or ground control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Station

 

Text

Name of the station providing the service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

 

Value

Frequency of the station providing the service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boundary

 

Polygon

Area boundary of the frequency area

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot spot

 

 

 

A location on an aerodrome movement area with a history, or potential risk, of collision or RWY incursion, and where heightened attention by pilots/drivers is necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifier

 

Text

The identifier of the hot spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annotation

 

Text

Additional information about the hot spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geographical area of the hot spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY

 

 

 

A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The full textual designator of the RWY, used to uniquely identify the RWY at an aerodrome/heliport (e.g. 09/27, 02R/20L, RWY 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal length

 

Distance

The declared longitudinal extent of the RWY for operational (performance) calculations

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

Nominal width

 

Distance

The declared transversal extent of the RWY for operational (performance) calculations

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geometries of the RWY element, RWY displaced area and RWY intersection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centre line points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of the RWY centre line at each end of the RWY, at the stopway (SWY), and at the origin of each take-off flight path area, as well as at each significant change in the slope of the RWY and SWY

Definition from Annex 4 3.8.4.2

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

 

 

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

The elevation of the corresponding centre line point. For non-precision approaches, any significant high and low intermediate points along the RWY shall be measured to the accuracy of onehalf metre or foot.

 

0.25 m

Critical

Surveyed

 

 

 

 

Geoid undulation

Height

The geoid undulation at the corresponding centre line point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY exit line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit guidance line

Line

Geographical location of the RWY exit line

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of the RWY exit line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style

Text

Style of the RWY exit line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directionality

Code list

Directionality of the RWY exit line (one-way or two-way)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pavement classification number (PCN)

Text

PCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pavement type

Text

Pavement type for the aircraft classification number — pavement classification number (ACN-PCN) determination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subgrade category

Text

Subgrade strength category of the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowable pressure

Text

The maximum allowable tyre pressure category or the maximum allowable tyre pressure value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation method

Text

The evaluation method used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strip

 

 

A defined area including the RWY and the SWY, if provided:

to reduce the risk of damage to aircraft running off a RWY; and

to protect aircraft flying over the RWY during take-off or landing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the RWY strip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

Distance

The transversal extent of the RWY strip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

Text

The surface type of the RWY strip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoulder

 

 

An area adjacent to the edge of a pavement, so prepared as to provide a transition area between the pavement and the adjacent surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the RWY shoulders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

Text

The surface type of the RWY shoulder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

Distance

The width of the RWY shoulder

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

Blast pad

 

 

Specially prepared surface placed adjacent to the end of a RWY to eliminate the erosive effect of the strong wind forces produced by aeroplanes at the beginning of their take-off roll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the blast pad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstaclefree zone

 

Text

Existence of an obstacle-free zone for a precision approach RWY category I

When provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Text

Type of the RWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the RWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

The geographical location of the RWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY centre line LGT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the RWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spacing

Distance

Spacing of the RWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of the RWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intensity

Text

Intensity of the RWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the RWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY edge LGT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the RWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spacing

Distance

Spacing of the RWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of the RWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intensity

Text

Intensity of the RWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the RWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference code

 

 

The intent of the reference code is to provide a simple method for interrelating the numerous specifications concerning the characteristics of aerodromes so as to provide a series of aerodrome facilities that are suitable for the aeroplanes intended to operate at the aerodrome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

Code list

A number based on the aeroplane reference field length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter

Code list

A letter based on the aeroplane wingspan and outer main gear wheel span

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restriction

 

Text

Description of restrictions imposed on the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The full textual designator of the landing and take-off direction — examples: 27, 35L, 01R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

True bearing

 

Bearing

The true bearing of the RWY

 

1/100 degree

Routine

Surveyed

1/100 degree

1 degree

 

Type

 

Text

Type of RWY: precision (Cat I, II, III)/ non-precision/ non-instrument

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Threshold

 

 

The beginning of the portion of the RWY usable for landing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

The geographical location of the RWY threshold

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the RWY threshold

 

See Note 1

 

 

Geoid undulation

Height

WGS-84 geoid undulation at the RWY threshold position

 

See Note 2

 

 

Type

Text

The indication if the threshold is displaced or not displaced; a displaced threshold is not located at the extremity of the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displacement

Distance

Distance of the displaced threshold

If threshold displaced

1 m

Routine

Surveyed

 

 

 

RWY end

 

 

RWY end (flight path alignment point)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Location of the RWY end in the direction of departure

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the end position of the RWY

 

See RWY centre line points

 

 

 

 

 

Departure end of RWY (DER)

 

 

The end of the area declared suitable for take-off (i.e. the end of the RWY or, where a clearway is provided, the end of the clearway)

Beginning of the departure procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

The geographical location of the DER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

The elevation of the DER is the elevation of the end of the RWY or of the clearway, whichever is higher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touchdown zone

 

 

The portion of a RWY beyond the threshold, where landing aeroplanes are intended to first contact the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

The highest elevation of the touchdown zone of a precision approach RWY

Precision approach RWY

0.25 m or 0.25 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slope

Value

The slope of the RWY touchdown zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slope

 

Value

The slope of the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land-and-hold short operations (LAHSOs)

 

 

LAHSOs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Line

The geographical location of the LAHSOs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protected element

Text

The name of the RWY or taxiway (TWY) being protected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displaced area

 

 

The portion of a RWY between the beginning of the RWY and the displaced threshold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the displaced area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCN

Text

The PCN of the displaced area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

Text

The surface type of the displaced area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft restriction

Text

Usage restriction for a specific aircraft type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWY

 

 

A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the take-off RWY available, prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft may be stopped in case of an abandoned take-off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the SWY

If any

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

 

Width

Distance

The width of the SWY

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the SWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slope

Value

The slope of the SWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

Text

The surface type of the SWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearway

 

 

A defined rectangular area on the ground or water under the control of the appropriate authority, selected or prepared as a suitable area over which an aeroplane may make a portion of its initial climb to a specified height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the clearway

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

 

Width

Distance

The transversal extent of the clearway

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

 

Ground profile

 

The vertical profile (or slope) of the clearway

If any

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY end safety area (RESA)

 

 

An area symmetrical about the extended RWY centre line and adjacent to the end of the strip, primarily intended to reduce the risk of damage to an aeroplane undershooting or overrunning the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the RESA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

Distance

The transversal extent of the RESA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Longitudinal slope

Value

The longitudinal slope of the RESA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transversal slope

Value

The transversal slope of the RESA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Declared distances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take-off run available (TORA)

Distance

The length of the RWY, declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

 

Take-off distance available (TODA)

Distance

The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

 

Accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA)

Distance

The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the SWY, if provided

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

 

Landing distance available (LDA)

Distance

The length of the RWY, declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

 

Remarks

Text

Remarks including RWY entry or start point, where alternative reduced distances have been declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY end LGT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of the RWY end lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the RWY end lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWY LGT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the SWY lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of the SWY lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the SWY lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Text

Classification of the approach lighting system, using as criteria Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 and CS-ADR-DSN, especially CS ADR-DSN.M.625 and CS ADR-DSN.M.626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intensity

Text

A code indicating the relative intensity of the approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY threshold lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of the RWY threshold lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wing bar colour

Text

Colour of the RWY threshold wing bars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the threshold and wing bar lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touchdown zone lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the RWY touchdown zone lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the RWY touchdown zone lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visual-approach slope indicator system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum eye height over the threshold (MEHT)

Height

MEHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Point

Geographical location of the visual-approach slope indicator system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angle

Angle

The nominal-approach slope angle(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Text

The type of visual approach indicator system (PAPI, A-PAPI. etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displacement angle

Angle

Where the axis of the system is not parallel to the RWY centre line, the angle of and the direction of displacement, i.e. left or right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displacement direction

Text

Where the axis of the system is not parallel to the RWY centre line, the angle of and the direction of displacement, i.e. left or right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arresting gear

 

Line

The geographical location of the arresting-gear cable across the RWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arresting system

 

 

High-energy-absorbing material located at the end of a RWY or SWY, designed to be crushed under the weight of an aeroplane as the material exerts deceleration forces on the aircraft landing gear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the arresting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setback

Distance

Setback of the arresting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the arresting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

Distance

The transversal extent of the arresting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio altimeter area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

 

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the radio altimeter area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of the radio altimeter area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the radio altimeter area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1

Threshold elevation for RWYs with nonprecision approaches

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m or 1 ft

 

Threshold elevation for RWYs with precision approaches

 

0.25 m

Critical

Surveyed

0.1 m or 0.1 ft

0.5 m or 1 ft

Note 2

WGS-84 geoid undulation at the RWY threshold for non-precision approaches

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m or 1 ft

 

WGS-84 geoid undulation at the RWY threshold for precision approaches

 

0.25 m

Critical

Surveyed

0.1 m or 0.1 ft

0.5 m or 1 ft

Final-approach and take-off area (FATO)

 

 

 

A defined area over which the final phase of the approach manoeuvre before hover or landing is completed and from which the take-off manoeuvre is commenced; where the FATO is used by helicopters operated in performance class 1, the defined area includes the rejected take-off area available.

 

 

 

 

 

Threshold point

 

 

The beginning of the portion of the FATO, usable for landing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of the FATO threshold point

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the FATO threshold

 

See Note 1

 

 

Geoid undulation

Height

WGS-84 geoid undulation at the FATO threshold position

 

See Note 2

 

DER

 

 

The end of the area declared suitable for take-off (i.e. the end of the RWY or, where a clearway is provided, the end of the clearway or the end of the FATO area)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of the DER

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

The higher of the elevations of the beginning and of the end of the RWY/FATO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Text

Type of FATO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designation

 

Text

The full textual designator of the landing and take-off area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

 

Distance

The longitudinal extent of FATO

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of FATO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the FATO element

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slope

 

Value

The slope of FATO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of FATO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

True bearing

 

Bearing

The true bearing of FATO

 

1/100 degree

Routine

Surveyed

1/100 degree

 

 

Declared distances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take-off distance available (TODAH)

Distance

The FATO length plus the helicopter clearway length (if provided)

And, if applicable, alternative reduced declared distances

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

 

Rejected take-off distance available (RTODAH)

Distance

The length of FATO, declared available and suitable for helicopters operated in performance class 1, to complete a rejected take-off

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

 

Landing distance available (LDAH)

Distance

The length of FATO plus any additional area declared available and suitable for helicopters to complete the landing manoeuvre from a defined height

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

 

Remarks

Text

Remarks including RWY entry or start point, where alternative reduced distances have been declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FATO marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the FATO markings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Text

Classification of the approach lighting system, using as criteria Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 and CS-ADR-DSN, specifically CS ADR-DSN.M.625 and CS ADR-DSN.M.626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intensity

Text

A code indicating the relative intensity of the approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the approach lighting system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the area lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the area lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aiming point lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the aiming point lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the aiming point lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF)

 

 

 

An area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The full textual designator of TLOF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centre point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of the TLOF threshold point

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the TLOF threshold

 

See Note 1

 

 

Geoid undulation

Height

The WGS-84 geoid undulation TLOF centre point position

 

See Note 2

 

Length

 

Distance

The longitudinal extent of TLOF

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of TLOF

 

1 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

The geographical location of the TLOF element

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slope

 

Value

The slope of TLOF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of TLOF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing strength

 

Value

The bearing strength of TLOF

 

 

 

 

1 ton

 

 

Visual-approach slope indicator system type

 

Text

Type of the visual-approach slope indicator system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the TLOF markings

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety area

 

 

 

A defined area on a heliport surrounding the FATO, which is free of obstacles, other than those required for air navigation purposes, and intended to reduce the risk of damage to helicopters accidentally diverging from the FATO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

 

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the safety area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of the safety area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of the safety area

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter clearway

 

 

 

A defined area on the ground or water, selected and/or prepared as a suitable area over which a helicopter operated in performance class 1 may accelerate and achieve a specific height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

 

Distance

The longitudinal extent of the helicopter clearway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground profile

 

Value

The vertical profile (or slope) of the helicopter clearway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1

The FATO threshold for heliports with or without a Point-in-Space (PinS) approach

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

The FATO threshold for heliports intended to be operated

 

0.25 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft (non-precision)
0.1 m or 0.1 ft (precision)

 

Note 2

The WGS–84 geoid undulation at the FATO threshold and the TLOF geometric centre, for heliports with or without a PinS approach

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

The WGS–84 geoid undulation at the FATO threshold and the TLOF geometric centre, for heliports intended to be operated

 

0.25 m

Critical

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft (non-precision) 0.1 m or 0.1 ft (precision)

 

Apron

 

 

 

A defined area on a land aerodrome, intended to accommodate aircraft as regards loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, fuelling, parking or maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The full textual name or designator used to identify an apron at an aerodrome/heliport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the apron element

 

1 m

Routine

Surveyed

1/10 sec

1 sec

 

Type

 

Text

Classification of the primary use of the apron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft restriction

 

Text

Usage restriction (prohibition) for a specified aircraft type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of the apron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCN

Text

PCN of the apron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pavement type

Text

ACN-PCN determination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subgrade category

Text

Subgrade strength category of the apron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowable pressure

Text

The maximum allowable tyre pressure category or the maximum allowable tyre pressure value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation method

Text

The evaluation method used to determine the apron strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elevation

 

Elevation

The elevation of the apron

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWY

 

 

 

A defined path on a land aerodrome, established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The full textual designator of the TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of the TWY

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the TWY element

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge

 

Text

Type of the bridge (none, overpass, underpass)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

Surface type of the TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCN

Text

PCN of the TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pavement type

Text

ACN-PCN determination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subgrade category

Text

Subgrade strength category of the TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowable pressure

Text

Maximum allowable tyre pressure category or maximum allowable tyre pressure value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation method

Text

The evaluation method used to determine the taxiway strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft restrictions

 

Text

Usage restriction (prohibition) for a specified aircraft type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference code letter

 

Code list

A letter based on the aeroplane wingspan and outer main gear wheel span

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location for wing tips extension

Point/Polygon

For aerodromes accommodating aeroplanes with folding wing tips, the location where to extend the wing tips

 

Centre line points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical coordinates of the TWY centre line points

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1/100 sec

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of taxiway centre line points

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

 

Shoulder

 

 

An area adjacent to the edge of a pavement, so prepared as to provide a transition between the pavement and the adjacent surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Polygon

The geographical location of the TWY shoulder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

Text

Surface type of the TWY shoulder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

Distance

The width of the TWY shoulder

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

 

 

Guidance lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the guidance lines

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1/100 sec

 

 

Colour

Text

Colour of TWY guidance lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style

Text

Style of TWY guidance lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wingspan

Value

Wingspan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum speed

Value

Maximum speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direction

Text

Direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate-holding-position marking line

 

Line

Intermediate holding position marking line

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

TWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the TWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the TWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the TWY edge lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the TWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the TWY centre line lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop bars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the stop bars

If any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Line

Location of the stop bars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY guard lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the RWY guard lights and other RWY protection measures

If any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Point

Location of the stop bar

Configuration A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Line

Location of the stop bar

Configuration B

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY holding position

 

 

A designated position intended to protect a RWY, an obstacle limitation surface, or an instrument landing system (ILS)/microwave landing system (MLS) critical/sensitive area, at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authorised by the aerodrome control tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the RWY holding position

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

 

Protected RWY

Text

Designator of the RWY protected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cat stop

Code list

Category (CAT) of the RWY (0, I, II, III)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY ahead text

Text

Actual text as in the marking; e.g. ‘RWY AHEAD’ or ‘RUNWAY AHEAD’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate holding position

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the intermediate holding position — a designated position intended for traffic control, at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold until further cleared to proceed, when so instructed by the aerodrome control tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter ground TWY

 

 

 

A ground TWY intended for the ground movement of wheeled undercarriage helicopters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The full textual designator of the helicopter ground TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centre line points

 

Point

Geographical location of the helicopter ground centre line TWY points

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed/calculated

 

 

 

Elevation

 

Elevation

Elevation of the helicopter ground TWY

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of the helicopter ground TWY

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of the helicopter ground TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intersection marking line

 

Line

Helicopter ground TWY intersection marking line

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1 sec

 

Lighting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the helicopter ground TWY light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the helicopter ground TWY lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of helicopter ground TWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter air TWY

 

 

 

A defined path on the surface, established for the air taxiing of helicopters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

 

The full textual designator of the helicopter air TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centre line points

 

Point

Geographical location of the helicopter air TWY centre line points

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed/calculated

 

 

 

Elevation

 

Elevation

Elevation of the helicopter air TWY

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of the helicopter air TWY

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

Surface type of the helicopter air TWY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the helicopter air TWY lighting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Point

Geographical location of each individual light of the helicopter air TWY lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Text

Description of the helicopter air TWY marking

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter air transit routes

 

 

 

A defined path established for the movement of helicopters from one part of a heliport to another; a taxiing route includes a helicopter air or ground TWY centred on the taxiing route.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

Designator of the helicopter air transit route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

 

Line

Geographical location of the helicopter air transit route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

 

Distance

The transversal extent of the helicopter air transit route

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

INS checkpoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Point

Geographical location of the INS checkpoint

Where available

0.5 m

Routine

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1/100 sec

Very-high-frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) checkpoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Point

Geographical location of the VOR checkpoint

Where available

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

 

Value

Frequency of the VOR checkpoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altimeter checkpoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Point

Geographical location of the altimeter checkpoints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elevation

 

Elevation

Elevation of the altimeter checkpoints

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft stand

 

 

 

A designated area on an apron intended to be used for parking an aircraft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

Name of the aircraft stand point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft stand points

Location

Point

Geographical location of the aircraft stand point

 

0.5 m

Routine

Surveyed

1/100 sec

1/100 sec

 

 

Aircraft types

Code list

Aircraft types

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identification sign

 

Text

Description of the aircraft stand identification sign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visual docking/parking guidance system

 

Text

Description of the visual docking/parking guidance system at the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parking-stand area

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the parking-stand area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jetway

 

Code list

Jetway available at the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel

 

Code list

Fuel available at the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground power

 

Code list

Ground power available at the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Towing

 

Code list

Towing available at the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terminal

 

Text

Terminal-building reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface type

 

Text

Surface type of the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft restriction

 

Text

Usage restriction (prohibition) for a specified aircraft type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCN

 

Text

PCN of the aircraft stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stand guidance line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the stand guidance line

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

 

 

 

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the parking guidance line points

 

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

 

 

 

 

Direction

Text

Direction of the stand guidance line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wingspan

Value

Wingspan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

Code list

Colour of the stand guidance line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style

Code list

Style of the stand guidance line

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter stand

 

 

 

An aircraft stand that provides for parking a helicopter, and where ground taxi operations are completed, or where the helicopter touches down and lifts off for air taxiing operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

Name of the helicopter stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Point

Geographical location of the helicopter stand point/INS checkpoints

 

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 sec

 

De-icing area

 

 

 

A facility where frost, ice or snow is removed (de-icing) from the aeroplane to provide clean surfaces, and/or where clean surfaces of the aeroplane receive protection (anti-icing) against the formation of frost or ice, and accumulation of snow or slush, for a limited period of time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifier

 

Text

Identifier of the de-icing area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the de-icing area

 

1 m

Routine

Surveyed

1/10 sec

1 sec

 

Surface type

 

Text

The surface type of the de-icing area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Id base

 

Text

Name of the underlying TWY, parking stand or apron element

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft restriction

 

Text

Usage restriction (prohibition) for a specified aircraft type

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service designation

 

Text

Designation of the service provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call sign

 

Text

Call sign of the communication facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

Text

Channel/frequency of the communication facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logon address

 

Text

Logon address of the facility

As appropriate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours of operation

 

Schedule

Operational hours of the station serving the unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Airspace data

Subject

Property

Sub- property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

ATS airspace

Airspace of defined dimensions, alphabetically designated, within which specific types of flights may operate, and for which ATS and air traffic rules of operation are specified

Type

Text

Type of ATS airspace in accordance with Appendix 4 to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 (SERA)

Designation

Text

The designator given to the airspace by a responsible authority

Lateral limits

Polygon

The surface defining the horizontal shape of the airspace

See Note 1

Vertical limits

Upper limit

Altitude

The upper limit of the airspace

Lower limit

Altitude

The lower limit of the airspace

50 m

Routine

Calculated

50 m or

100 ft

50 m or 100 ft

Class of airspace

Code list

A categorisation of airspace which determines the operating rules, flight requirements and services provided.

Transition altitude

Altitude

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes

Hours of applicability

Schedule

The hours of applicability of the airspace

ATS unit

Unit providing service

Name

Text

The name of the unit providing the service

Call sign

Text

The call sign of the aeronautical station serving the unit

Language

Code list

Information on the language(s) used, specifying area and conditions, as well as when and where to be used, if applicable

Applicability

Text

Information on the area and conditions when to be used

Hours of service

Schedule

Operational hours of the station serving the unit

Frequency

Value

Value

The frequency of the ATS airspace

Purpose

Text

Indications for specific purposes of the frequency

Note 1

FIR, UIR

2 km

Routine

Declared

1 min

As plotted

TMA, CTA

100 m

Essential

Calculated

1 sec

As plotted

Controlled traffic region (CTR)

100 m

Essential

Calculated

1 sec

As plotted

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Special-activity air space

Type

Code list

Type of the special-activity airspace (see Note 1)

Identification

Text

The identification given to uniquely identify the airspace

Name

Text

The name given to the airspace by an authority nominated by the Member State

Lateral limits

Polygon

The surface defining the horizontal shape of the airspace

See Note 2 for P, R, and D areas only

Vertical limits

Upper limit

Altitude

The upper limit of the airspace

Lower limit

Altitude

The lower limit of the airspace

Restriction

Text

Type of restriction or nature of hazard

Activation

Text

Information on system and means of activation announcements together with information pertinent to civil flights and applicable to air defence identification zone (ADIZ) procedures

Time of activity

Schedule

Time interval when the special activity takes place

Risk of interception

Text

Risk of interception in the event of penetration

Note 1 type

Prohibited area

Note 2

100 m

Essential

Calculated

1 sec

As plotted

Restricted area

2 km

Routine

Declared

1 min

As plotted

Danger area

Military exercise area

Military training area

ADIZ

Other

Other regulated airspace

Type

Text

Type of airspace (reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM), emergency locator transmitter (ELT), etc.)

Identification

Text

The identification given to uniquely identify the airspace

Name

Text

The name given to the airspace by an authority nominated by the Member State

Lateral limits

Polygon

The surface defining the horizontal shape of the airspace

Vertical limits

Upper limit

Altitude

The upper limit of the airspace

Lower limit

Altitude

The lower limit of the airspace

Restriction

Text

Type of restriction, if any

Activation

Text

Information on system and means of activation announcements together with information pertinent to civil flights and applicable to ADIZ procedures

Time of activity

Schedule

Time interval when the special activity takes place

ATS control sector

Identification

Text

The identification given to the sector

Lateral limits

Polygon

The surface defining the horizontal shape of the ATC sector

Vertical limits

Upper limit

Altitude

The upper limit of the sector

Lower limit

Altitude

The lower limit of the sector

3. ATS and other routes data

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

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ATS route

 

 

 

A specified route designed for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of ATS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

Designators for ATS routes in accordance with Annex XI (Part-FPD) to this Regulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator prefix

 

Text

The prefix of the route designator as specified in Note 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other route

 

 

 

A specified route designed for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary without provision of ATS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

Designator of the route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Text

Type of route (e.g. VFR uncontrolled navigation routes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flight rules

 

Code list

Information on the flight rules that apply to the route (IFR/VFR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From point

 

 

Reference to the first point of a route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Text

The coded designators or code names of a significant point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting

Code list

Indication of the ATS/MET reporting requirement as ‘compulsory’ or ‘on request’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To point

 

 

Reference to the second point of a route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Text

The coded designators or code names of a significant point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting

Code list

Indication of the ATS/MET reporting requirement as ’compulsory’ or ‘on request’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track

 

Bearing

Track, VOR radial or magnetic bearing of a route segment

 

1/10 degree (terminal arrival departure)

Routine (terminal arrival departure)

Calculated (terminal arrival departure)

1 degree (terminal arrival departure)

1 degree (terminal arrival departure)

 

Change over point

 

Point

The point at which an aircraft navigating on an ATS route segment defined by reference to the VOR ranges is expected to transfer its primary navigation reference from the facility behind it to the next facility ahead of it

In case of a VOR radial

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length

 

Distance

The geodesic distance between ‘from point’ and ‘to point’

 

See Note 2

 

Upper limit

 

Altitude

The upper limit of the route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower limit

 

Altitude

The lower limit of the route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum en-route altitude (MEA)

 

Altitude

It is the altitude of an en-route segment that provides adequate reception of relevant navigation facilities and ATS communications, complies with the airspace structure, and provides the required obstacle clearance.

50 m

Routine

Calculated

50 m or 100 ft

50 m or 100 ft

 

Minimum obstacle clearance altitude (MOCA)

 

Altitude

It is the minimum altitude of a defined segment that provides the required obstacle clearance

 

50 m

Routine

Calculated

50 m or 100 ft

50 m or 100 ft

 

Minimum flight altitude

 

Altitude

Minimum flight altitude

50 m

Routine

Calculated

50 m or 100 ft

50 m or 100 ft

 

Lateral limits

 

Distance

Lateral limits of the route

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area minimum altitude (AMA)

 

Altitude

It is the minimum altitude to be used under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which provides a minimum obstacle clearance within a specified area, normally formed by parallels and meridians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum vectoring altitude (MVA)

 

Altitude

MVA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restrictions

 

Text

Indication on any area speed and level/altitude restrictions, where established

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direction of cruising levels

 

 

Indication of the direction of the cruising level (even, odd, none (NIL))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward

Code list

Indication of the direction of the cruising level (even, odd, NIL) from the first point to the second point of the route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backward

Code list

Indication of the direction of the cruising level (even, odd, NIL) from the second point to the first point of the route segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Availability

 

Text

Information on the route availability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class of airspace

 

Text

Classification of airspace which determines the operating rules, flight requirements and services provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance-based navigation (PBN) requirements

Area navigation based on PBN requirements for aircraft operating along an ATS route, on an instrument approach procedure, or in a designated airspace

PBN only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigation specification(s)

Text

Designation of the navigation specification(s) applicable to a specified segment or segments; there are two kinds of navigation specifications:

(a) required navigation performance (RNP) specification: navigation specification based on area navigation that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNP, e.g. RNP 4, RNP APCH.

(b) Area navigation (RNAV) specification: navigation specification based on area navigation that does not include the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNAV, e.g. RNAV 5, RNAV 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigation performance requirements

Text

The navigation accuracy requirement for each PBN (RNAV or RNP) route segment

 

 

Sensor requirements

Text

Indication of the sensor requirements including any navigation specification limitations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controlling unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Text

Name of the unit providing the service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

Text

Operating channel/frequency of the controlling unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logon address

Text

A specified code used for data link logon to the controlling ATS unit

If applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1

U = upper

Note 2

1/10 km

Routine

Calculated

1/10 km or 1/10 nm

1 km or 1 nm

 

H = helicopter

 

1/100 km

Essential

Calculated

1/100 km or 1/100 nm

1 km or 1 nm

 

S = supersonic

 

 

 

T = tacan

 

 

Other

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

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Waypoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identification

 

Text

Names, coded designators or code names given to the significant point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

Point

Geographical location of the waypoint

 

100 m

Essential

Surveyed/ calculated

1 sec

1 sec

 

Formation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigation aid (navaid)

Text

The station identification of the VOR/DME reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing

Bearing

The bearing to the VOR/DME reference if the waypoint is not collocated with it

 

See Note 1 below

 

 

Distance

Distance

The distance from the VOR/DME reference if the waypoint is not collocated with it

 

See Note 2 below

Note 1

1/10 degree

Routine

Calculated

1/10 degree

1/10 degree

 

1/100 degree

Essential

Calculated

1/100 degree

1/10 degree

Calculated

 

 

Note 2

1/10 km

Routine

Calculated

1/10 km
or 1/10 nm

2/10 km (1/10 nm)

 

1/100 km

Essential

Calculated

1/100 km
or 1/100 nm

2/10 km (1/10 nm)

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

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En-route holding

 

 

 

A predetermined manoeuvre that keeps the aircraft within the specified airspace while awaiting further clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identification

 

Text

Identification of the holding procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fix

 

Text

Identification of the holding-procedure fix

 

100 m

Essential

Surveyed/ calculated

1 sec

1 sec

 

Waypoint

 

Point

Geographical location of the holding waypoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inbound track

 

Bearing

The inbound track of the holding procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn direction

 

Text

Direction of the procedure turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed

 

Value

Maximum indicated airspeed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum holding level

Altitude

Minimum holding level of the holding procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum holding level

Altitude

Maximum holding level of the holding procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outbound time/distance

 

Value

Time/distance value of the holding procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controlling unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Text

Indication of the controlling unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

Value

The operating frequency/channel of the controlling unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special holding entry procedure

 

Text

Textual description of the special VOR/DME entry procedure

In case an entry radial to a secondary fix at the end of the outbound leg has been established for a VOR/DME holding pattern

 

 

 

 

 

4. Instrument flight procedure data

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

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Procedure

Identification

Final-approach segment (FAS) guidance

Code list

The name describing the type of radio navigation aid providing the final approach lateral guidance e.g. ILS, VOR, RNAV, etc.

APCH

RWY

Text

The RWY designator of the landing and take-off direction, e.g. 27, 35L, 01R

Circling

Code list

Indication if a procedure is/is not a circling approach

APCH

Multiple code

Text

A single-letter suffix, starting with the letter ‘z’, following the radio navigation aid type, shall be used if two or more procedures to the same RWY cannot be distinguished by the radio navigation aid type only, e.g. VOR y RWY 20 or VOR z RWY 20.

APCH

NS limiter

Text

Sensor-specific information in case of a use limitation

PBN only

Name

Text

Name of the instrument flight procedure

Plain- language designation

Basic indicator

Text

The basic indicator shall be the name or code names of the significant point where the standard departure route terminates.

SID, STAR

Validity indicator

Text

The validity indicator shall be a number from 1 to 9.

SID, STAR

Route indicator

Text

The route indicator shall be one letter of the alphabet. The letters ‘I’ and ‘O’ shall not be used.

SID, STAR

Visual indication

Text

Indication if the route has been established for aircraft operating in accordance with VFR

VFR only

Coded designation

Significant Point

Text

The coded designator or code names of the significant point

SID, STAR

Validity indicator

Text

The validity indicator of the procedure

SID, STAR

Route indicator

Text

The route indicator of the procedure

SID, STAR

Procedure type

Code list

Indication of the type of procedure (departure, arrival, approach, other)

PBN or conventional

Code list

Indication if the procedure is PBN or conventional

IFR only

Precision type

Text

The instrument procedure type; instrument approach procedures are classified as follows:

(a) non-precision approach (NPA) procedure: an instrument approach procedure that utilises lateral but not vertical guidance.

(b) approach procedure with vertical guidance (APV): an instrument procedure that utilises lateral and vertical guidance but does not meet the requirements established for precision-approach and -landing operations.

(c) precision approach (PA) procedure: an instrument approach procedure using precision lateral and vertical guidance with minima as determined by the category of operation.

APCH

Aircraft category

Code list

Indication of which aircraft categories the procedure is intended for

Magnetic variation

Value

The magnetic variation considered for the procedure design

Obstacle clearance altitude/height (OCA/H)

OCA/H

APCH

Aircraft category

Code list

Aircraft category

APCH

Approach type

Code list

Approach type (e.g. straight-in, Cat I, Cat II, LLZ, circling, etc.), or specific navigation aid (e.g. step-down fixes), or a specific navigation specification

APCH

Altitude

Altitude

The lowest altitude used in establishing compliance with appropriate obstacle clearance criteria

APCH

Essential

Height

Height

The lowest height above the elevation of the relevant RWY threshold or the aerodrome elevation, as applicable, used in establishing compliance with appropriate obstacle clearance criteria

APCH

Essential

Decision altitude/height (DA/H)

DA/H

APCH

Aircraft cate gory

Code list

Aircraft category

APCH

Approach type

Code list

Approach type (e.g. straight-in, circling, etc.), or specific navigation aid (e.g. step- down fixes), or a specific navigation specification

APCH

Altitude

Altitude

A specified altitude in a 3D instrument approach operation at which a missed approach shall be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach is not established

APCH

Height

Height

A specified height in a 3D instrument approach operation at which a missed approach shall be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach is not established

APCH

Minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H)

MDA/H

APCH

Aircraft cate gory

Code list

Aircraft category

APCH

Approach type

Code list

Approach type (e.g. straight-in, circling, etc.), or specific navigation aid (e.g. step- down fixes), or a specific navigation specification

APCH

Altitude

Altitude

A specified altitude in a 2D instrument approach operation or circling approach operation below which descent shall not be initiated without the required visual reference

APCH

Height

Height

A specified height in a 2D instrument approach operation or circling approach operation below which descent shall not be initiated without the required visual reference

APCH

Minimum sector altitude (MSA)

The lowest altitude that may be used and will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1 000 ft) above all objects located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 nm) radius centred on a radio aid to navigation

IFR only

Sector start angle

Angle

Start angle of a sector

Sector end angle

Angle

End angle of a sector

Based on fix

Text

Centre of the MSA

Altitude

Altitude

The minimum altitude for each sector

Restrictions

Text

MSA: the lowest altitude that may be used and will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1 000 ft) above all objects located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 nm) radius centred on a radio aid to navigation.

Radius

Value

The radius of each sector

Terminal arrival altitude (TAA)

The lowest altitude that will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1 000 ft) above all objects located in an arc of a circle defined by a 46 km (25 nm) radius centred on the initial-approach fix (IAF) or, where there is no IAF, on the inter mediate-approach fix (IF), delimited by straight lines joining the extremity of the arc to the IF; the combined TAAs associated with an approach procedure shall account for an area of 360 degrees around the IF.

APCH or PBN only

Reference point

Text

TAA reference point (IAF or IF)

IAF

Text

TAA IAF reference point

IF

Text

TAA IF reference point

Distance to IAF

Distance

The distance of the TAA area boundary from the IAF

Altitude

Altitude

The terminal arrival altitude value

Sector start angle

Angle

Start angle of a sector (bearing to the TAA reference point)

Sector end angle

Angle

End angle of a sector (bearing to the TAA reference point)

Step-down arc

Distance

Radius of the inner area at a lower altitude.

Navigation specification name

Text

A set of aircraft and flight crew requirements needed to support PBN operations within a defined airspace; there are two kinds of navigation specifications:

(a) RNP specifications: navigation specifications based on area navigation that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNP, e.g. RNP 4, RNP APCH.

(b) RNAV specifications: navigation specifications based on area navigation that does not include the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNAV, e.g. RNAV 5, RNAV 1.

PBN only

Operating minima

Text

Aerodrome operating minima: the us ability limits of an aerodrome for:

(a) take-off, expressed in terms of RVR and/or visibility and, if necessary, cloud conditions;

(b) landing in precision approach and landing operations, expressed in terms of visibility and/or RVR and DA/H, as appropriate to the category of the operation;

(c) landing in approach and landing operations with vertical guidance, ex pressed in terms of visibility and/or RVR and DA/H; and

(d) landing in non-precision approach and landing operations, expressed in terms of visibility and/or RVR, minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H) and, if necessary, cloud conditions

APCH, DEP

Temperature

Minimum temperature

Value

Minimum temperature reference

APCH or PBN only

Maximum temperature

Value

Maximum temperature reference

APCH or PBN only

Remote altimeter source

Text

Cautionary note indicating the altimetry source

APCH

Proc Ref datum

Text

Aerodrome or landing threshold

APCH

PBN requirements

Specific requirements related to a PBN procedure

PBN

Code list

Identification of the navigation specification (RNAV 5, RNP 0.3, etc.)

Navigation specification

Text

Any navigation sensor limitations (global navigation satellite system (GNSS) required)

Functional requirements

Text

Any required functionalities described as options in the navigation specification, that is, not included in the core navigation specification (radio frequency (RF) required)

Procedure segment

SID, STAR, APCH

Start

Text

Identification of the start point of the segment

End

Text

Identification of the end point, or a description of the end, of the segment

End fix functionality

Code list

Indication if the end fix is a fly-by point (a waypoint that requires a turn to allow tangential interception of the next segment of a route or procedure) or flyover point (a waypoint at which a turn is initiated in order to join the next segment of a route or procedure)

PBN

End fix role

Code list

Indication of the role of the end fix missed-approach point (MAPt), IF, IAF, final-approach fix (FAF), missed approach holding fix (MAHF), etc.

Procedure altitude/height

Altitude/height

A specified altitude/height flown operationally above the minimum altitude/height and established to accommodate a stabilised descent at a prescribed- descent gradient/angle in the intermediate/final approach segment

Certain segments of SID, STAR,

APCH only

Essential

Minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA)

Altitude

The minimum altitude of a defined segment, which provides the required obstacle clearance

SID, STAR, APCH

Distance

Distance

Geodesic distance to the nearest tenth of a kilometre or of a nautical mile between each successive designated significant point

1/100 km

Essential

Calculated

1/100

km or 1/100 nm

1 km or 1 nm

True bearing

Bearing

True track to the nearest tenth of a degree between each successive significant point

SID, STAR, APCH

1/10 degree

Routine

Calculated

1/10 de gree

Magnetic bearing

Bearing

Magnetic track to the nearest tenth of a degree between each successive significant point

SID, STAR, APCH

1/10 degree

Routine

Calculated

1 degree

1 degree

Gradient

Value

APCH, DEP

Speed

Value

Speed limit at a significant point, ex pressed in units of 10 kt, as applicable

Controlling obstacle

APCH, DEP

Type

Text

Indication if the obstacle is lit/unlit, type of obstacle (church/wind turbine, etc.)

Position

Point

Coordinates of the controlling obstacle

See Section 6 ‘Obstacle data’.

Elevation:

Elevation

Elevation of the top of the controlling obstacle

See Section 6 ‘Obstacle data’

Final-approach segment

That segment of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and des cent for landing are accomplished

SBAS APCH, GBAS APCH

Operation type

Text

A number indicating the type of the final approach segment (e.g. ‘0’ is coded for a straight-in approach procedure including offset procedures.)

Approach performance designator

Text

A number identifying the type of an approach (‘0’ is used to identify a localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) approach procedure and a ‘1’ indicates a Category I approach procedure)

SBAS provider

Text

Identifier of a service provider of a particular satellite-based approach system

SBAS only

Reference path data selector (RPDS)

Text

A numerical identifier, unique on a frequency in the broadcast region and used to select the FAS data block

GBAS only

Reference path identifier (RPI)

Text

A four-character identifier used to con firm the selection of the correct approach procedure

Landing threshold point (LTP) or fictitious threshold point (FTP)

LTP/FTP

Position

Point

Latitude and longitude of the LTP/FTP

0.3 m (1 ft)

Critical

0.0005"

(0.01’)

Ellipsoidal height

Elevation

The height of the LTP/FTP above the WGS-84 ellipsoid

0.25 m

Critical

0.1 m

Orthometric height

Elevation

The height of the LTP/FTP as related to the geoid and presented as an MSL elevation

Flight path alignment point (FPAP)

FPAP

Position

Point

Latitude and longitude of the FPAP

0.3 m (1 ft)

Critical

0.0005"

(0.01’)

Orthometric height

Elevation

The height of the FPAP as related to the geoid and presented as an MSL elevation

Approach threshold crossing height (TCH)

Height

The designated crossing height of the flight path angle above the LTP (or FTP)

0.5 m

Critical

Calculated

0.05 m

Glide path angle (GPA)

Value

The angle of the approach path (glide path) with respect to the horizontal plane, defined in accordance with WGS-84 at the LTP/FTP

0.01°m

N/a

0.01°m

Course width at threshold

Value

The semi-width of the lateral course width at the LTP/FTP, defining the lateral offset at which the receiver achieves full- scale deflection.

N/a

Critical

0.25 m

Delta length offset

Distance

The distance from the stop end of the RWY to the FPAP; it defines the location where lateral sensitivity changes to missed-approach sensitivity.

N/a

N/a

8 m

Horizontal alert limit (HAL)

Value

HAL

SBAS only

Vertical alert limit (VAL)

Value

VAL

SBAS only

FAS data block

Text

A binary string describing the FAS data block generated with an appropriate software tool; the FAS data block is a set of parameters to identify a single precision approach or an APV and define its associated approach.

CRC remainder

Text

An 8-character hexadecimal representation of the calculated remainder bits, used to determine the integrity of the FAS data block during transmission and storage.

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Procedure fix

Identification

Text

Names, coded designators or code names given to the significant point

ATC reporting requirements

Text

Indication of the ATS/MET reporting requirement as ‘compulsory’, ‘on request’ or ‘NIL’

VFR reporting point

Text

Bridge or church name

VFR

Position

Point

Geographical location of the fix

See Note 1

Type

Text

Indication of the type of the fix, such as navaid, Int, waypoint

Formations

Navaid

Text

The station identification of the VOR/DME reference

Bearing

Bearing

The bearing to the VOR/DME reference if the waypoint is not collocated with it

See Note 2

Distance

Distance

The distance from the VOR/DME reference if the waypoint is not collocated with it

1/100 km

Essential

Calculated

1/100

km or 1/100

nm

2/10 km (1/10 nm)

Note 1

100 m

Essential

Surveyed/calculated

1 sec

1 sec

3 m

Essential

Surveyed/calculated

1/10 sec

1 sec

Note 2

1/10 degree

Routine

Calculated

1/10 degree

1/10 degree

1/10 degree

Essential

Calculated

1/10 degree

1/10 degree

Procedure holding

A predetermined manoeuvre that keeps the aircraft within the specified airspace while awaiting further clearance

Identification

Text

Identification of the holding procedure

Fix

Point

Geographical location that serves as a reference for a holding procedure

Same as the procedure fix

Inbound course

Course

Inbound true course

1/10 degree

Outbound course

Course

Outbound true course

1/10 degree

Leg distance

Distance

Outbound distance of the leg

1/10 km or 1/10 nm

Leg time

Value

Outbound time of the leg

Limiting radial

Angle

Limiting radial from the VOR/DME on which the holding is based

Turn direction

Value

Direction of the procedure turn

Minimum altitude

Altitude

Minimum holding level to the nearest higher (50 m or 100 ft)/flight level

50 m

Routine

Calculated

50 m or

100

ft/flight level

Maximum altitude

Altitude

Maximum holding level to the nearest higher (50 m or 100 ft)/flight level

50 m or

100

ft/flight level

Speed

Value

Maximum indicated air speed

10 kt

Magnetic variation

Angle

Angle

The magnetic variation of the radio navigation aid of the procedure

Date

Date

The date on which the magnetic variation had the corresponding value

Navigation specifications name

Text

Name of the navigation specification – set of aircraft and aircrew requirements needed to support a navigation application within a defined airspace concept

RNAV/RN P

Helicopter procedure specifics

Helicopter procedure title (RNAV 263)

Text

Identification of the helicopter procedure

Heliport crossing height (HCH)

Height

Heliport crossing height

Essential

1 m or 1 ft

1 m or 1 ft

Initial departure fix (IDF)

Point

Initial departure fix

DEP

Missed-approach point (MAPt)

Point

MAPt

APCH

Direct visual segment

For PinS APP: the portion of flight that connects directly the PinS to the landing location; for PinS DEP: the portion of flight that connects directly the landing location to the IDF

Track

Line

Distance

Distance

Bearing

Angle

Crossing height

Height

Manoeuvring visual segment (VS)

PinS VS protected for the following man oeuvres:

for PinS APCH: visual manoeuvre from the MAPt around the heliport or landing location to land from a direction other than directly from the MAPt; and

for PinS DEP: take-off in a direction other than directly to the IDF, followed by a visual manoeuvre to join the instrument segment at the IDF

APCHDEP

Centre line

Angle

Centre line of the take-off climb surface

DEP

Manoeuvring area

Polygon

Area where the pilot is expected to man oeuvre visually

APCH DEP

No manoeuvr ing area

Polygon

Area where manoeuvring is prohibited

APCH DEP

Ingress tracks

Line

PinS VS protected for the following man oeuvres:

for PinS APCH: visual manoeuvre from the MAPt around the heliport or landing location to land from a direction other than directly from the MAPt; and

for PinS DEP: take-off in a direction other than directly to the IDF, followed by a visual manoeuvre to join the instrument segment at the IDF

APCH DEP

HAS

Height above the surface diagram

APCH

Radius

Distance

Height above surface

Height

‘Proceed visually’ text

Text

Text indicating that the procedure has a ‘Proceed visually’ instruction

‘Proceed VFR’ text

Text

Text indicating that the procedure has a ‘Proceed VFR’ instruction

Visual segment descent angle (VSDA)

Value

VSDA

Ingress tracks

Length

Distance

Width

Distance

Bearing

Angle

AITF

Notes on charts (aeronautical information in textual format)

Non-aligned between instrument and visual slope indications

Text

Missed-approach description

Text

Missed-approach description of the procedure

SID/STAR

route description

Text

Textual description of the SID or STAR procedure

Missed-approach climb gradient

Value

The value of the missed-approach climb gradient of the approach procedure

CAT H note

Text

CAT D large

Text

Authorisation required (AR)

Text

Indication that RNP AR

Units of measurement

Text

GNSS in lieu of

Communication failure

Text

Communication failure description

Surveillance/radar required

SID close-in obstacle note

Text

Indication wherever close-in obstacles exist which were not considered in the determination of the published-procedure design gradient

Offset alignment

PDG greater than 3 %

5. Radio navigation aids/systems data

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Radio navigation aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Text

Type of the radio navigation aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identification

 

Text

The code assigned to uniquely identify the navaid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

The textual name assigned to the navaid

 

 

 

 

 

 

ILS facility classification

Code list

A classification based on the functional and performance capabilities of an ILS

ILS

GBAS facility classification

Code list

A classification based on the functional and performance capabilities of the GBAS ground subsystem

GBAS

GBAS approach facility designation

Code list

A classification based on the GBAS service volume and performance requirements for each supported approach

GBAS

 

Area of operation

 

Text

Indication whether navigation aid serves en-route (E), aerodrome (A) or dual (AE) purposes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerodrome/heliport served

 

Text

The ICAO location indicator or name of the aerodromes/heliports served

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RWY served

 

Text

Designator of the RWY served

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating entity

 

Text

Name of the operating entity of the facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of supported operations

 

Code list

Indication of the type of supported operation for ILS/MLS, basic GNSS, satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS), and ground-based augmentation system (GBAS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collocation

 

Text

Information that a navaid is collocated with another navaid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours of operation

 

Schedule

The hours of operation of the radio navigation aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnetic variation

 

 

The angular difference between the true north and the magnetic north

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angle

Angle

The magnetic variation at the radio navigation aid

ILS/NDB

See Note 1 below

 

 

Date

Date

The date on which the magnetic variation had the corresponding value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Station declination

 

Angle

An alignment variation of the navaid between the zero-degree radial and the true north, determined at the time the station is calibrated

VOR/ILS/MLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zero bearing direction

 

Text

Direction of the ‘zero bearing’ provided by the station, e.g. magnetic north, true north, etc.

VOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

 

Value

Frequency or tuning frequency of the radio navigation aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

Text

The channel number of the radio navigation aid

DME or GBAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

Point

Geographical location of the radio navigation aid

 

See Note 2 below

 

Elevation

 

Elevation

The elevation of the transmitting antenna of the DME or the elevation of the GBAS reference point

DME or GBAS

See Note 3 below

 

Ellipsoidal height

 

Height

The ellipsoidal height of the GBAS reference point

GBAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Localiser alignment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing

Bearing

The localiser course

ILS localiser

1/100 degree

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 degree (if true)

1 degree

 

 

Type

Text

The type of localiser alignment, true or magnetic

ILS localiser

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zero azimuthal alignment

 

Bearing

MLS zero azimuthal alignment

MLS

1/100 degree

Essential

Surveyed

1/100 degree (if true)

1 degree

 

Angle

 

Angle

The angle of the glide path of an ILS or the normal glide path angle of an MLS installation

ILS GP/MLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

RDH

 

Value

The value of the ILS reference datum height (ILS RDH)

ILS GP

0.5 m

Critical

Calculated

 

 

 

Localiser antenna to RWY end distance

 

Distance

ILS localiser —RWY/FATO end distance

ILS localiser

3 m

Routine

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

As plotted

 

ILS glideslope antenna to TRSH distance

 

Distance

ILS glideslope antenna — threshold distance along the centre line

ILS GP

3 m

Routine

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

As plotted

 

ILS marker to TRSH distance

 

Distance

ILS marker — threshold distance

ILS

3 m

Essential

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

2/10 km (1/10 nm)

 

ILS DME antenna to TRSH distance

 

Distance

ILS DME antenna — threshold distance along the centre line

ILS

3 m

Essential

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

As plotted

 

MLS azimuthal antenna to RWY end distance

 

Distance

MLS azimuthal antenna — RWY/FATO end distance

MLS

3 m

Routine

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

As plotted

 

MLS elevation antenna to TRHS distance

 

Distance

MLS elevation antenna — threshold distance along the centre line

MLS

3 m

Routine

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

As plotted

 

MLS DME antenna to TRHS distance

 

Distance

MLS DME/P antenna — threshold distance along the centre line

MLS

3 m

Essential

Calculated

1 m or 1 ft

As plotted

 

Signal polarisation

 

Code list

GBAS signal polarisation (GBAS/H or GBAS/E)

GBAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designated operational coverage (DOC)

 

Text

DOC or standard service volume (SSV) as range or service volume radius from the navaid/GBAS reference point, height and sectors, if required

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1

 

ILS Localiser

1 degree

Essential

Surveyed

1 degree

 

 

 

NDB

1 degree

Routine

Surveyed

1 degree

 

Surveyed

Note 2

 

Aerodrome navaid

3 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/10 sec

As plotted

 

GBAS reference point

1 m

 

Surveyed

 

 

 

 

En-route

100 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 sec

 

Surveyed

Note 3

 

DME

30 m (100 ft)

Essential

Surveyed

30 m (100 ft)

30 m (100 ft)

 

DME/P

3 m

Essential

Surveyed

3 m (10 ft)

 

 

 

GBAS reference point

0.25 m

Essential

 

1 m or 1 ft

 

GNSS

 

 

 

A worldwide position and time determination system that includes one or more satellite constellations, aircraft receivers and system integrity monitoring, augmented as necessary to support the required navigation performance for the intended operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

The name of the GNSS element (GPS, GBAS, GLONASS, EGNOS, MSAS, WAAS, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

 

Value

Frequency of the GNSS

As appropriate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service area

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the GNSS service area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coverage area

 

Polygon

Geographical location of the GNSS coverage area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating authority

 

Text

Name of the operating authority of the facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Aeronautical ground lights

 

 

 

Ground lights and other light beacons designating geographical positions that are selected by the Member State as being significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Text

Type of beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The code assigned to uniquely identify the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

The name of the city or town or other identification of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intensity

 

Value

Intensity of the light of the beacon

 

 

 

 

1000 cd

 

 

Characteristics

 

Text

Information about the characteristics of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours of operations

 

Schedule

The hours of operation of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

Point

Geographical location of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

Point

Geographical location of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visibility range

 

Distance

The visibility range of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Characteristics

 

Text

Information about the characteristics of the beacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special navigation system

 

 

 

Stations associated with special navigation systems (DECCA, LORAN, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Text

Type of service available (master signal, slave signal, colour)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designator

 

Text

The code assigned to uniquely identify the special navigation system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Text

The textual name assigned to the special navigation system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

 

Value

Frequency (channel number, basic pulse rate, recurrence rate, as applicable) of the special navigation system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours of operations

 

Schedule

The hours of operation of the special navigation system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

Point

Geographical location of the special navigation system

 

100 m

Essential

Surveyed/
calculated

 

 

 

Operating entity

 

Text

Name of the operating entity of the facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facility coverage

 

Text

Description of the special navigation system facility coverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Obstacle data

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Obstacle

All fixed (whether temporary or permanent) and mobile obstacles or parts thereof

Obstacle identifier

Text

Unique identifier of the obstacle

Operator/owner

Text

Name and contact information of the obstacle operator or owner

Geometry type

Code list

An indication whether the obstacle is a point, line or polygon

Horizontal position

Point or line or polygon

Horizontal position of the obstacle

See Note 1 below

Horizontal ex tent

Distance

Horizontal extent of the obstacle

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the highest point of the obstacle

See Note 2 below

Height

Height

Height of the obstacle above ground

Type

Text

Type of obstacle

Date and time stamp

Date

Date and time the obstacle was created

Operations

Text

Feature operations of the mobile obstacles

Effectivity

Text

Effectivity of temporary types of obstacles

Lighting

Type

Text

Type of lighting

Colour

Text

Colour of the obstacle lighting

Marking

Text

Type of obstacle marking

Material

Text

Predominant surface material of the obstacle

Note 1

Obstacles in Area 1

50 m

Routine

Surveyed

1 sec

As plotted

Obstacles in Area 2 (including 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, take-off flight path area, and obstacle limitation surfaces)

5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/10 sec

1/10 sec

Obstacles in Area 3

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

1/10 sec

1/10 sec

Obstacles in Area 4

2.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

Note 2

Obstacles in Area 1

30 m

Routine

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

3 m (10 ft)

Obstacles in Area 2 (including 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, take-off flight path area, and obstacle limitation surfaces)

3 m

Essential

Surveyed

1 m or 1 ft

1 m or 1 ft

Obstacles in Area 3

0.5 m

Essential

Surveyed

0.1 m or

0.1 ft or

0.01 m

1 m or 1 ft

Obstacles in Area 4

1 m

Essential

Surveyed

0.1 m

7. Geographic data

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Buildings

Buildings (of operational significance) and other salient/prominent (aerodrome) features

Name

Text

Name of the building

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the building

Built-up areas

Areas covered by cities, towns and villages

Name

Text

Name of the built-up area

Geometry

Point/polygon

Geographical location of the built-up area

Railroads

All railroads having landmark value

Name

Text

Name of the railroad

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the railroads

Highways and roads

All highways and roads having landmark value

Name

Text

Name of highways and roads

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of highways and roads

Landmarks

Natural and cultural landmarks, such as bridges, prominent transmission lines, permanent cable car installations, wind turbines, mine structures, forts, ruins, levees, pipelines, rocks, bluffs, cliffs, sand dunes, isolated lighthouses and light ships, when considered to be of importance for visual air navigation

Characteristics

Text

Description of the landmark

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the railroads

Political boundaries

International political boundaries

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the international political boundaries

Hydrography

All water features comprising shorelines, lakes, rivers and streams (including those non-perennial in nature), salt lakes, glaciers and ice caps

Name

Text

Name of the water feature

Geometry

Line/polygon

Geographical location of the water feature

Wooded areas

Wooded areas

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the wooded area

Subject

Property

Sub-property

Type

Description

Note

Accuracy

Integrity

Orig. Type

Pub. Res.

Chart Res.

Service roads

Part of the aerodrome surface used by service vehicles

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the service roads

Feature base

Text

Identification of the feature type affected

Identifier base

Text

Name of the underlying TWY, parking stand area or apron

Construction area

Part of the aerodrome area under construction

Geometry

Polygon

Geographical location of the construction area

Area unsuitable for air craft movement

Areas unsuitable for aircraft movement

Geometry

Polygon

Depicted movement area permanently unsuitable for aircraft and clearly identified as such

Survey control point

A monumented survey control point

Identifier number

Text

Special unique identifier permanently assigned to a feature instance by the data provider

Location

Point

Geographical location of the survey control point

Elevation

Elevation

Elevation of the survey control point

Aerodrome surface routing network (ASRN) node

A vertex in a graph defining the ASRN

Identifier net work

Text

Logical name comprised of a delimited list of names for one or more features associated with the ASRN feature

Identifier threshold

Text

Name of the feature instance

Identifier number

Text

Special unique identifier permanently assigned to a feature instance by a data provider

Term ref

Text

Terminal building associated with the feature instance

Node type

Text

Type of node

Cat stop

Text

Low-visibility operation category of the holding position

Position

Point

Geographical location of the ASRN node

ASRN edge

A connection between the nodes in a graph, which defines the ASRN

Identifier net work

Text

Logical name comprised of a delimited list of names for one or more features associated with the ASRN feature

Direction

Text

One-way or two-way directionality of the corresponding feature instance

Node1 ref

Text

The identifier number of the ASRN node corresponding to the start point of the edge geometry

Node2 ref

Text

The identifier number of the ASRN node corresponding to the end point of the edge geometry

Edge type

Text

Type of edge

Edge derv

Text

Derivation method of the edge geometry

Geometry

Line

Geographical location of the ASRN edge

Data types referred to in column 4 ‘Type’

Type

Description

Data items

Point

A pair of coordinates (latitude and longitude) refer­ enced to the mathematical ellipsoid, which define the position of the point on the surface of the Earth

Latitude Longitude

Horizontal reference system Units of measurement Horizontal accuracy achieved

Line

Sequence of points defining a linear object

Sequence of points

Polygon

Sequence of points forming the boundary of the polygon; the first and last point are identical

Closed sequence of points

Height

The vertical distance of a level, point or an object, considered as a point, measured from a specific datum

Numerical value

Vertical reference system Units of measurement Vertical accuracy achieved

Altitude

The vertical distance of a level, point or an object, considered as a point, measured from the MSL

Numerical value

Vertical reference system Units of measurement Vertical accuracy achieved

Elevation

The vertical distance of a point or a level on, or affixed to, the surface of the Earth, measured from the MSL

Numerical value

Vertical reference system Units of measurement Vertical accuracy achieved

Distance

A linear value

Numerical value Units of measurement Accuracy achieved

Angle/bearing

An angular value

Numerical value Units of measurement Accuracy achieved

Value

Any measured, declared or derived value not listed above

Numerical value Units of measurement Accuracy achieved

Date

A calendar date referencing a particular day or month

Text

Schedule

A repetitive time period, composed of one or more intervals or special dates (e.g. holidays) occurring cy­ clically

Text

Code list

A set of predefined text strings or values

Text

Text

Free text

String of characters without constraints’