6th of September 2021

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Dear All,

RE: OPERATING TIMES FOR USE OF FOTHERGILL ISLAND AIRSTRIP

We hope this letter finds all of you well and safe.

Subsequent to our correspondence on the 17th of June 2021 to the Aviation and
Tourism Communities, we are pleased to confirm that with effect from the 1st of August
2021 Fothergill Island Lodge was finally re-opened and is now accepting guests. The
re-opening of the Lodge has necessitated a number of necessary key changes for the
use of Fothergill Island Airstrip.

These changes are brought about mostly as a result of the increased air traffic at
Fothergill Island and to try and mitigate the negative effect on our guests but they are
also being instituted to deal with the increased safety concerns that have arisen as a
result of passengers walking unattended through the bush on the island to connect
with houseboats.

Therefore, Approval Letters going forward will be issued for flights to Fothergill Island
on the following basis:

• All third-party passenger flights will only be authorized to arrive and depart
between 09:00 and 12:00 daily.

• Only flights with passengers that have bookings for the following lodges and
activities will be authorized to arrive and depart within the above mentioned
“operating window” of 09:00 to 12:00 daily:

o Changa Safari Lodge

o Spurwing Island
o Rhino Safari Camp
o Sanyati Lodge
o Pre-arranged guided tented activities in Matusadona National Park

Tashinga Airstrip has also been opened again and is in fantastic condition - thanks to
the hard work of African Parks and the Matusadona Conservation Trust. The team at
Tashinga is very welcoming and Approval Letters can be sourced via Rob Reid (Park
Manager) on robertr@africanparks.org and he will direct your request to be actioned
accordingly.
In summary, Approval Letters for the use of Fothergill Island Airstrip will be issued
under the following conditions to any potential users:

1. Aircraft Joining Procedure

a. All aircraft are to join overhead the airstrip at a minimum of 1,000 feet
AGL and then commence normal unmanned airstrip procedures.
b. Fothergill Island will be monitoring 118.7 and wherever possible will
dispatch a vehicle to the runway to assist in clearing wild animals and
after this procedure will park midway down the runway to monitor
accordingly.

2. Aircraft Parking
a. Please park in the designated parking area near the windsock.
Concrete tie down blocks have been provided and we ask that you
please return them to the designated area when you have finished with
them.
b. Please DO NOT park in front of the Tented Terminal Building (or Room
tents) under any circumstances.
c. Please be cognizant of the fact that there is an operational tourist facility
behind the electric fence and parking area and therefore DO NOT
conduct run ups blowing dust and debris towards these structures at
any time.

3. Operating Window(s)
a. 09:00–12:00 daily for guests staying at:
i. Changa Safari Lodge
ii. Spurwing Island
iii. Rhino Safari Camp
iv. Sanyati Lodge
v. Pre-arranged guided tented activities in Matusadona

4. Aerodome Logbook
a. There is an Airstrip Logbook located in front of the Tented Terminal
Building in a lockable steel box and this is to be filled in and completed
WITHOUT EXCEPTION by all arriving and departing crew. It is part of
our arrangement with the Zimbabwe National Army, who are located at
Fothergill Island to monitor aircraft movements and includes the
following required information:
i. Aircraft registration
ii. Aircraft type
iii. Arriving from and departing to information
iv. Reason for flight
v. Crew names and license numbers
vi. Passenger names and ID or Passport Number
vii. Remarks section

5. Runway Information
a. The runway is regularly tyre dragged, additional run off and drainage
areas have been further enhanced and it is continually raked of pebbles
b. The main and overspill parking area surfaces have been improved
c. The undershoot on Runway 09 of 150 metres has been refurbished
 6. Tented Terminal Building
a. The terminal is available for use by all arriving and departing guests and
there are glasses and a fridge with cold water as well as a toilet behind
the Terminal for your convenience.

7. Approval Letters
a. These can be requested from roxyhundermark2018@gmail.com with
a copy to:
i. manager@fothergill-matusadona.com and
ii. reservations@fothergill-matusadona.com

8. Risk
a. Owners and operators of aircraft make use of the airstrip at their own
risk, and we accept no liability for any damage whatsoever incurred at
Fothergill Island Airstrip

Should you have any queries please feel free to contact us on 0772 600510 or
0772140548.

Thanking you in advance for your understanding and assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Fothergill Island