AFGHANISTAN AIP edition 33-(02-Jul-09)

AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)
ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN

AFGHANISTAN AIRSPACE
1. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) is the Airspace
Control Authority (ACA) for Afghanistan and the Kabul Flight Information Region
(FIR). However, aircraft require Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), of
the Government of Afghanistan (GOA) approval to land at or depart from aerodromes
designated Prior Permission Required (PPR) within the Kabul FIR. Such approval is
to be obtained by contacting the MoTCA via the procedures described in AIP GEN
1.2.
2. The Afghanistan AIP is formatted in accordance with Annex 15 to the
Convention on International Civil Aviation. The procedures contained in this AIP are
designed for the safety of all aircraft flying in the Kabul FIR, particularly Humanitarian
Aid (HA) flights carried out by the United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs), other International Organizations (IOs), military flights and authorized civilian
and State flights. Operators must review Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) regularly for
changes affecting the information in this document.
3. Operators organizing and/or conducting flights in the Kabul FIR must comply
with all regulations specified in Afghanistan AIP. Although particular attention should
be paid to the following AIP entries it is essential all operators have a thorough
working knowledge of the document:
Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft .......................................... GEN 1.2
MoTCA Approval ............................................................................ GEN 1.2.1.5
Risks to Flight and Compliance with These Procedure................... GEN 1.2.2.1
Intercept Procedures ...................................................................... GEN 1.2.2.2
Required Navigation Performance Criteria ..................................... GEN 1.5.2
Transponder Operations ................................................................. GEN 1.5.3
Equipment Failure Procedures ....................................................... GEN 1.5.5
NOTAM Information ........................................................................ GEN 3.1.3.5.1
Types of Air Traffic Control Service ................................................ GEN 3.3.3
Minimum Flight Altitudes ................................................................. GEN 3.3.5
Meteorological Information ............................................................. GEN 3.5
Emergencies and Search and Rescue (SAR) ................................. GEN 3.6
Flight Rules ..................................................................................... ENR 1.1
Altitude and Airspace Restrictions .................................................. ENR 1.2.2
Airspace Classification.................................................................... ENR 1.4
Holding, Approach and Departure Procedures ............................... ENR 1.5
Radio Failure procedures ............................................................... ENR 1.6.2
Altimeter Setting Procedures .......................................................... ENR 1.7
Regional Supplementary Procedures ............................................. ENR 1.8
PPR Procedures ............................................................................. ENR 1.9
Flight Planning ................................................................................ ENR 1.10
Intercept Procedures ...................................................................... ENR 1.12
Air Traffic Incidents ......................................................................... ENR 1.14
Route Descriptions Lower ............................................................... ENR 3.1
Route Descriptions Upper ............................................................... ENR 3.2
Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas ....................................... ENR 5.1
Other Activities of a Dangerous Nature and Other Potential Hazards ENR 5.3
Airport Information .......................................................................... AD 2.1
AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION AMENDMENT
FORM
Affected Part of Document
GEN ENR AD
Reference/Paragraph: e.g Gen 1.5.5 equipment Failure procedures
Details of Proposed Amendment (wording)
Contact Information
Name:
Company/Unit:
Address
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
After form completed email to the below address
mu_affora3afgdates@auab.afcent.af.mil
AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
1. The following table provides a summary of notable or significant changes.
Changes correcting spelling mistakes, syntax errors and formatting errors are not
listed.
2. This Summary of Changes is made with all due care but should not be used
exclusively or without reference to the AIP. Moreover, this Summary of Changes is
provided only to assist with the effective use and maintenance of the Afghanistan AIP
and is not an authoritative document in its own right.
3. To go directly to the amended page hold down the CTRL key and click on the
Paragraph/Page.
Paragraph / Page Description of Change

GEN 0.1.3.3 Replace email address for service to contact for
detected AIP errors or omissions with
GEN 1.1.1.1 Replace email address of the Combined Forces Air
Component Commander (CFACC) with
mu_affora3afgdates@auab.afcent.af.mil:
ENR 1.4.1.1 Amendment of levels in ‘Description of Airspace in
Kabul FIR’ diagram
ENR 1.8.1.5 Level requirements for aircraft entering the
Turkmenabat FIR
ENR 1.8.1.6 SSR code requirements for aircraft entering the

Turkmenabat FIR.
AD 0.6 Update Aerodrome List in Table of Contents Part 3
AD 2.1.1 OAJL – Jalalabad OAJL – Jalalabad new insertion

Paragraph / Page Description of Change
LIST OF NOTAMS INCORPORATED INTO THIS EDITION
REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)
THIRTY THIRD EDITION
Combined Forces Air Component Commander
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
Effective 02 Jul 2009
Next edition 27 Aug 2009
CONSULT NOTAMs FOR LATEST INFORMATION
Changes and Amendments in red and side barred.

Deletions denoted by bolded D in side bar; e.g. D
Digitally signed by Stuchbury
Stuchbury
DN: cn=Stuchbury, o=Afghanistan Airspace,
ou=A3A, email=g.stuchbury.aus@auab.
afcent.af.mil, c=US
Date: 2009.06.25 09:24:02 +03'00'
AIP GEN 0.1−1
AFGHANISTAN 7 MAY 09
PART 1 – GENERAL (GEN)

GEN 0.1 PREFACE
0.1.1 Name of the publishing authority: The Combined Forces Air Component
Commander (CFACC), in coordination with the Ministry of Transport and Civil
Aviation (MoTCA), is the publishing authority for this AIP.
0.1.2 Applicable ICAO documents: The AIP is prepared in accordance with the
Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) of Annex 15 to the
Convention of International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Information
Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126). Charts contained in the AIP are produced in
accordance with Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and
the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697). Differences from ICAO
Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are detailed in subsection
GEN 1.7.
0.1.3 The AIP Structure
0.1.3.1 The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package,
details of which are given in Subsection GEN 3.1. The AIP consists of three parts;
General (GEN), Enroute (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). Each part is divided into parts,
sections, and subsections, as applicable.
Part 1 – General (GEN)
Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described below.
GEN 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist
of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and Table of Contents to
Part 1.
GEN 1 National Regulations and Requirements - Designated authorities; Entry;
Transit and Departure of Aircraft; Transit and Departure of Passengers and
Crew; Entry, Transit and Departure of Cargo; Aircraft Instruments,
Equipment and Flight Documents; Summary of National Regulations and
International Agreements/Conventions; and Differences from ICAO
Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures.
GEN 2 Tables and Codes - Measuring System, Aircraft Markings and Holidays;
Abbreviations used in AIP; Chart Symbols; Location Indicators; List of Radio
Navigation Aids; Conversion Tables; and Sunrise/Sunset Tables.
GEN 3 Services – Aeronautical Information Services; Aeronautical Charts; Air Traffic
Services; Communication Services; Meteorological Services; and Search
and Rescue.
GEN 4 Fees and Charges.
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

AIP GEN 0.1−2
Part 2 – Enroute (ENR)

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

AIP GEN 0.1−3
0.1.3.3 Service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions: In the

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

AIP GEN 0.1−4

AIP GEN 0.2−1
GEN 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENTS
FULL EDITION AIP AIP AMENDMENT

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No. inserted by No. inserted by
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AIP GEN 0.3−1
GEN 0.3 RECORD OF AIP SUPPLEMENTS
Serial Section(s) Cancellation

Subject Period of validity
No. affected record

AIP GEN 0.4−1
AFGHANISTAN 02 JUL 09
GEN 0.4 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGEs
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PART 1: GENERAL 2.2-11 02-JUL-09 3.3-1 02-JUL-09
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GEN 0 2.2-13 02-JUL-09 3.3-3 02-JUL-09
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1.5-1 02-JUL-09 2.2-36 02-JUL-09 1.2-1 02-JUL-09
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1.7-2 02-JUL-09 2.3-1 02-JUL-09 1.4-1 02-JUL-09
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GEN 2
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2.1-1 02-JUL-09
2.4-3 02-JUL-09 1.5-2 02-JUL-09
2.1-2 02-JUL-09
2.4-4 02-JUL-09 1.5-3 02-JUL-09
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2.5-1 02-JUL-09 1.6-1 02-JUL-09
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2.2-6 02-JUL-09 GEN 3
1.10-1 02-JUL-09
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1.10-2 02-JUL-09
2.2-8 02-JUL-09 3.1-2 02-JUL-09
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1.12-1 02-JUL-09 5.1-4 02-JUL-09 2.1-14 02-JUL-09
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3.1-4 02-JUL-09 PART 3: AERODROMES (AD) 2.1-34 02-JUL-09
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3.2-2 02-JUL-09 1.1-1 02-JUL-09 2.1-41 02-JUL-09
3.2-3 02-JUL-09 1.2-1 02-JUL-09 2.1-42 02-JUL-09
3.2-4 02-JUL-09 1.3-1 02-JUL-09 2.1-43 02-JUL-09
3.2-5 02-JUL-09 1.4-1 02-JUL-09 2.1-44 02-JUL-09
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3.1-1 02-JUL-09

AIP GEN 0.5−1
GEN 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENTS TO THE AIP
Section or Introduced by
page Amendment Text AIP AMDT
affected Serial No.

AIP GEN 0.6−1
GEN 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 1

Page
GEN 0
GEN 0.1 Preface ................................................................................. GEN 0.1-1
GEN 0.2 Record of AIP Amendments ......................................... GEN 0.2-1
GEN 0.3 Record of AIP Supplements ......................................... GEN 0.3-1
GEN 0.4 List of Effective AIP Pages ........................................... GEN 0.4-1
GEN 0.5 List of Hand Amendments to the AIP ........................... GEN 0.5-1
GEN 0.6 Table of Contents ......................................................... GEN 0.6-1
GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
GEN 1.1 Designated Authorities ................................................. GEN 1.1-1
GEN 1.2 Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft ........................ GEN 1.2-1
GEN 1.2.1 General .............................................................. GEN 1.2-1
GEN 1.2.2 Risks to Flight and Compliance with AIP Procedures GEN 1.2-2
GEN 1.2.3 Quarantine Considerations ................................ GEN 1.2-2
GEN 1.3 Entry, Transit and Departure of Passenger and Crew .. GEN 1.3-1
GEN 1.4 Entry Transit and Departure of Cargo .......................... GEN 1.4-1
GEN 1.5 Aircraft Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.1 General .............................................................. GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.2 RNP-10 Requirements ...................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.3 Transponder Operations .................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.4 TCAS Requirements .......................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.5.5 Equipment Failure Procedures .......................... GEN 1.5-2
GEN 1.6 Summary of National Regulation and International
Agreements/Conventions ............................................. GEN 1.6-1
GEN 1.7 Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended
Practices and Procedures ............................................ GEN1.7-1
GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES
GEN 2.1 Measuring System, Aircraft Marking, Holidays ............. GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.1 Units of Measurement ....................................... GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.2 Time System...................................................... GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.3 Geodetic Reference Datum ............................... GEN 2.1-1
GEN 2.1.4 Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks ........ GEN 2.1-2
GEN 2.1.5 Public Holidays .................................................. GEN 2.1-2
GEN 2.2 Abbreviations used in AIS Publications ........................ GEN 2.2-1
GEN 2.2.1 Definitions .......................................................... GEN 2.2-2
GEN 2.2.2 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Encode ...... GEN 2.2-11
GEN 2.2.3 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Decode ..... GEN 2.2-25
GEN 2.3 Chart Symbols .............................................................. GEN 2.3-1

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GEN 2.3.1 Charts other than Approach Charts ................... GEN 2.3-1
GEN 2.3.2 Approach Charts................................................ GEN 2.3-1
GEN 2.3.3 Aerodrome Charts ............................................. GEN 2.3-1
GEN 2.3.4 Aerodrome Installations and Lights ................... GEN 2.3-2
GEN 2.3.5 Miscellaneous .................................................... GEN 2.3-2
GEN 2.4 Location Indicators ....................................................... GEN 2.4-1
GEN 2.4.1 Code Allocation ................................................. GEN 2.4-1
GEN 2.4.2 List of Location Codes ....................................... GEN 2.4-2
GEN 2.5 List of Radio Navigation Aids ....................................... GEN 2.5-1
GEN 2.6 Conversion Tables ....................................................... GEN 2.6-1
GEN 2.7 Sunrise/Sunset Tables ................................................. GEN 2.7-1
GEN 3 SERVICES
GEN 3.1 Aeronautical Information Services ................................ GEN 3.1-1

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

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GEN 3.5.3 Meteorological Observations and Reports ......... GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.4 Types of Services .............................................. GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.5 Notification Required from Operators ................ GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.6 Aircraft Reports.................................................. GEN 3.5-1
GEN 3.5.7 VOLMET Service ............................................... GEN 3.5-2
GEN 3.5.8 SIGMET Service ................................................ GEN 3.5-2
GEN 3.5.9 Other Automated Meteorological Services ........ GEN 3.5-2
GEN 3.6 Search and Rescue ...................................................... GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.3 Types of Service ................................................ GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.4 SAR Agreements ............................................... GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.5 Search and Rescue Facilities ............................ GEN 3.6-1
GEN 3.6.6 Signals/Procedures Employed by Rescue Aircraft GEN 3.6-2
GEN 3 6.7 ELT Reporting Procedures ................................ GEN 3.6-2
GEN 4 CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND AIR
NAVIGATION SERVICES
GEN 4.1 Aerodrome/Heliport Charges ........................................ GEN 4.1-1

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

AIP GEN 1.1−1
GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

GEN 1.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITIES
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.1.1 The addresses of the designated authorities concerned with facilitation of

international air navigation are as follows:
a. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC):
Combined Air Operations Centre
CENTAF A3 FWD
Civil Airspace Normalisation Cell
ATTN: Afghanistan AIP
APO AE 09309
United States
Email: Mu_affora3afgdates@auab.afcent.af.mil
b. Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), Afghanistan:
Ministry of Transport
Mr. Hamidollah Faruqi
P.O. Box 165
Kabul, Afghanistan
Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 30
Technical Deputy Minister: Eng. Raz Mohammad Alami
Mobile Phone: +93 (0) 700 288 662
+93 (0) 799 360 360
President Civil Aviation Operations: A.Q. Basharyar
Mobile Phone: +93 (0) 700 292 130
Technical President of Civil Aviation: Mr. S.K. Zewari
Commercial Phone: +93 (0)799 302 233
AFTN Address: OAKBYAYX
c. Kabul ACC:
DSN Phone: 318-237-6840
Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 798 217 076 cell
AFTN Address: OAKXZQZX

AIP GEN 1.2−1
GEN 1.2 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT

1.2.1 General
1.2.1.1 Introduction
1.2.1.2 The requirements for entry, transit and departure of aircraft engaged in
international flights and the procedures for clearance of these aircraft at designated
airports in Afghanistan are given for the information and guidance of operators
conducting international flights.
1.2.1.3 The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) is the agency
responsible for Afghanistan’s obligations under the provisions of Annex 9
(Facilitation) of the Chicago Convention. The MoTCA is responsible for coordinating
with other agencies for the development and implementation of policy and
coordination of ICAO matters.
1.2.1.4 At the invitation, and on behalf of the MoTCA, the Combined Forces Air
Component Commander (CFACC) is the Airspace Control Authority (ACA) for
Afghanistan and the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) effective from 0730 UTC
11 February 2002 until further notice. The procedures for flight operations detailed
here are mandatory for all aircraft operators authorized to fly in the Kabul FIR.
1.2.1.5 MoTCA has responsibility for all operational and safety matters relating to civil
aviation into, within and from Afghanistan territory. All aircraft require MoTCA
approval to land at or depart from an Afghan aerodrome. MoTCA approval can be
gained by submitting requests at least 24 hours in advance (in order of preference),
via the AFTN line OAKBYAYX or e-mail alami_mot@yahoo.com. Replies from
MoTCA will be sent via AFTN. Once in receipt of a MoTCA approval number,
operators need to obtain appropriate permission from airfields and file an
international flight plan with closest ATC agency. MoTCA hours of operation are:
April to October:
0730 – 1600 local Saturday to Wednesday;
0730 – 1330 local Thursday;
Closed Friday.
October to April:
0830 – 1530 local Saturday to Wednesday;
0730 – 1330 Thursday;
Closed Friday
Requests will only be processed during business hours.
1.2.1.6 In the case of aircraft engaged in the carriage of passengers, cargo, or mail
for remuneration or hire, the following must be included in applications prior to
authorization:
a) Name of operator;
b) Type of aircraft and registration markings;
c) Date and time of arrival and departure at the intended airport;

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d) Place or places of embarkation or disembarkation abroad of either

passengers or freight;
e) Purpose of the flight and number of passengers and/or the nature and
amount of freight; and
f) Name, address and business of charterer, if any.
1.2.1.7Airfields that are Prior Permission Required (PPR) are identified at ENR 1.9
and/or via NOTAM. See ENR 1.9 for details.
1.2.1.8 For overflights, all aircraft require MoTCA approval. MoTCA approval will be
gained through the same means as arrivals and departures outlined in 1.2.1.5.
1.2.1.9 All aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR must be familiar with ENR 1.8
Regional Supplementary Procedures.
1.2.2 Risks to Flight and Compliance with AIP procedures
1.2.2.1 All operators are advised there is an increased risk of hostile, non-military
actions against aircraft and should be aware of on-going military operations in
Afghanistan. Compliance with AIP procedures is mandatory. Safety of aircraft
operating in the Kabul FIR requires strict adherence to AIP procedures. Operators
should review NOTAMs regularly, using their appropriate systems and methods, for
any changes that may affect the information contained in this document and make
their own risk assessment based on all available information. Due to potential delays
in transferring military NOTAM information into international NOTAM database, all
operators are advised to also review NOTAMs on the Defence Internet NOTAM site
(DINS) available at: https://www.notams.jcs.mil or http://www.baseops.de
1.2.2.2 All aircraft operators shall comply strictly with the provisions of the permission
granted for their aircraft and shall adhere to the international designated air routes.
Failure to comply with the procedures in this AIP may result in interception by armed
coalition fighter aircraft, fines or future airspace denial. Aircraft operators must be
familiar with, and follow, international intercept procedures contained in Annex 2,
Rules of the Air, to the Chicago Convention, para 3.8 and Appendix 2, Sections 2 and
3. Pilots are to continuously monitor the VHF emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and
operate their transponder at all times during flight. ACA reserves the right to deny
aircraft with inoperable transponders access to Kabul FIR. Aircraft operating within
the Kabul FIR may also be instructed to deviate from their filed route due to
temporary flight restrictions imposed by ACA. In addition, Afghan Advisory (air to air):
125.2 MHz shall be monitored when not in positive contact with a controlling agency.
This frequency may be used by control agencies to broadcast or relay "safety of
flight" information at any time.
1.2.2.3 All Afghanistan airports with the exception of Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-E
Sharif and U.S. Military airports have limited or no ATC, Meteorology, Fire and
Rescue or ground support services. In addition all pavements at these airports
are in poor condition. Crews that operate to, at or from these airfields do so
entirely at their own risk.

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

AIP GEN 1.3−1
GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW

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

AIP GEN 1.4−1
GEN 1.4 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO

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

AIP GEN 1.5−1
GEN 1.5 AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FLIGHT DOCUMENTS

1.5.1 General
1.5.1.1 Commercial air transport aircraft operating in Afghanistan must adhere to the
provisions of ICAO Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft, Part 1 – International Commercial
Air Transport – Aeroplanes, Chapter 6 (Aeroplanes Instruments, Equipment and
Flight Documents) and Chapter 7 (Aeroplane Communication and Navigation
Equipment).
1.5.2 RNP-10 Requirements
1.5.2.1 All civil and State overflight aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR must be
approved by the State of the operator or the State of Registry for Required Navigation
Performance 10 (RNP-10). All aircraft operating RNP-10 in Afghanistan airspace
shall have at least dual carriage of navigation systems of integrity such that the
navigation system does not provide misleading information. Additionally, all aircraft
shall meet a lateral track keeping accuracy equal to or better than + 10 NM for 95%
of the flight time in RNP-10 airspace and aircraft shall meet longitudinal track
positioning accuracy of + 10 NM for 95% of the flight time in RNP-10 airspace.
Aircraft that are unable to meet the minimum navigational requirements for RNP-10
will not be permitted to operate IFR within the Kabul FIR.
1.5.2.2 Due to the present nature of Afghanistan airspace, before entering RNP-10
airspace, the aircraft’s position should be checked as accurately as possible by using
external Navigation Aids (NAVAIDS). This may require distance measuring
equipment (DME) and/or DME/VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) checks to
determine navigation system errors through displayed and actual positions. If the
system is updated, the proper procedures should be followed with the aid of a
prepared checklist.
1.5.3 Transponder Operation
1.5.3.1 All aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR shall be equipped with serviceable
pressure altitude reporting transponders. Operators shall ensure Mode C is turned on
at all times and advise air traffic control of any malfunctions.
1.5.3.2 All aircraft will ensure their transponder is set to the assigned code provided
by air traffic control for civil operators, the Air Tasking Order for military operators,
when applicable, or AMCC for ISAF operators. VFR aircraft shall set code 1200
unless assigned a discrete code by air traffic control.
1.5.3.3 All aircraft overflying the Kabul FIR shall squawk the previous ACC assigned
mode 3A code or 1200.
1.5.4 TCAS Requirement
1.5.4.1 All civilian aircraft operating at or above FL 240 must have TCAS.

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

AIP GEN 1.6−1
GEN 1.6 SUMMARY OF NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL

AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS
1.6.1 Not available at this time.

AIP GEN 1.7−1
GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS RECOMMENDED

PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
NOTE: Due to the nature of operations within the Kabul FIR, some deviations from
ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures may not be detailed in
this AIP.
ANNEX 1 PERSONNEL LICENSING, 10th edition: Nil

th
ANNEX 2 RULES OF THE AIR, 10 edition: Nil
th
ANNEX 3 METEOROLOGY, 16 edition: The Afghanistan AIP is at
variance with Chapter 8, Section 8.3., airport climatological
summaries for Afghanistan are not available
ANNEX 4 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS, 10th edition: The Afghanistan AIP is
at variance with Chapter 4 Section 4.2. Aerodrome Obstacle
Chart – ICAO Type B is not available for airports in Afghanistan.
ANNEX 5 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT TO BE USED IN AIR AND Nil
GROUND OPERATIONS, 4th edition:
ANNEX 6 OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT Nil
th
Part I 8 edition:
Part II 6th edition
Part III 5th edition
ANNEX 7 AIRCRAFT NATIONALITY AND REGISTRATION MARKS, 5th Nil
edition:
ANNEX 8 AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT, 9 th edition: Nil
th
ANNEX 9 FACILITATION, 12 edition: Nil
ANNEX 10 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS Nil
Volume I 6th edition
Volume II 6th edition
Volume III Part I 2nd edition
Part II 2nd edition
Volume IV 4th edition
Volume V 2nd edition
ANNEX 11 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, 13th edition: Air traffic services within
Afghanistan are being primarily provided by coalition air traffic
controllers. Whilst services are in accordance with ICAO
classifications of airspace, certain phraseology or procedures
may vary at different locations. Class E airspace is non-standard
in that VFR aircraft require a clearance and two way
communications.
ANNEX 12 SEARCH AND RESCUE, 8th edition: Nil
ANNEX 13 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 9th edition: Nil
ANNEX 14 AERODROMES: Some of the facilities and procedures described
in AD 2 may not comply with Annex 14.

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

AIP GEN 2.1−1
GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES

GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT MARKINGS & HOLIDAYS
2.1.1 Units of Measurement
2.1.1.1 Aeronautical stations within the Kabul FIR shall use the following table of units
of measurement:
Measurement Units Used

Distance used in navigation, position Nautical Miles and Tenths (e.g., 2.1 NM)
reporting, etc. generally in excess of 2
nautical miles
Relatively short distances such as those Meters (e.g. 2 540 m)
relating to aerodromes (e.g. runway
lengths)
Altitudes, Elevations and Heights Feet (e.g. 6 500 ft)
Horizontal speed including wind speed Knots (e.g. 250 kt)
Vertical speed Feet per minute (FPM)
Wind direction for landing and take off Degrees Magnetic
Wind direction except for landing and Degrees True
take off
Visibility including runway visual range Kilometres or Meters
Altimeter setting (barometric pressure) Hectopascals
Temperature Degrees Celsius
Weight Metric Tonnes or Kilograms
Time Hours and minutes beginning at midnight
UTC in 24 hour format
2.1.2 Time System
2.1.2.1 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used by air navigation services and in
publications issued by the Aeronautical Information Service. Reporting of time is
expressed in 24-hour format to the nearest minute, e.g. 13:40:35: is reported as
1341.
2.1.3 Geodetic Reference Datum
2.1.3.1 All published geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude are
expressed in World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). WGS84 is applicable within the
area of responsibility of the Aeronautical Information Service (i.e., the entire territory
of Afghanistan).

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2.1.4 Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks
2.1.4.1 The nationality mark for aircraft registered in Afghanistan is the letters ‘YA’.
The nationality mark is followed by a hyphen and a registration mark consisting of
three letters (e.g., YA-ABC).
2.1.4.2 All aircraft markings must be displayed IAW ANNEX 7 To The Convention On
International Civil Aviation Fourth Edition — July 1981 International Standards
Aircraft Nationality And Registration Marks.
2.1.5 Public Holidays
2.1.5.1 The following is a list of the national public holidays for 2009 with dates
corresponding to the Gregorian calendar.
Name Gregorian Date

Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein) 19 January
Mount Arafat Day February
Liberation Day 15 February
Roze-Maulud (Birth of the Prophet) 20 March
Navruz (Persian New Year) 21 March
Liberation Day 18 April
Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation 28 April
Labour Day 1 May
National Day 18 August
Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) 1 October
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) 2 October
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) 8 December
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) 9 December
2.1.5.2 While every effort has been made to present an accurate list of 2009 holidays
for Afghanistan, no responsibility is accepted for any error or omission in the data
presented above. Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various
phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar
month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at
night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may
continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days,
depending on the region. Before using any of these dates for planning purposes they
should be verified with MoTCA.

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

2.2.1 Definitions
Aerodrome: A defined area of land or water (including any buildings,

installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the
arrival, departure and movement of aircraft.
Aerodrome Beacon: An aeronautical beacon, used to indicate the location of
an aerodrome from the air.
Aerodrome Control Service: ATC service for aerodrome traffic.
Aerodrome Control Tower: A unit established to provide ATC service to
aerodrome traffic.
Aerodrome Elevation: The elevation of the highest point of the landing area.
Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP): The designated geographical location
of an aerodrome.
Aerodrome Traffic: All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and
all aircraft flying in, entering, or leaving the traffic circuit.
Aeronautical Beacon: An aeronautical ground light visible at all azimuths,
either continuously or intermittently, to designate a particular point on the
surface of the earth.
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP): A publication issued by or with
the authority of a State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting
character essential to air navigation.
AIP Supplement (SUP): Temporary changes to the information contained in
the AIP which are published by means of special pages.
Air Tasking Order (ATO):, military aircraft movement approval generated by the
coalition.
Air Taxiing: Movement of a helicopter / VTOL above the surface of an
aerodrome, normally in ground effect and at a speed normally less that 20KT.
Air Traffic Control Clearance: Authorisation for aircraft to proceed under
conditions specified by an Air Traffic Control unit.
Note: For convenience, the term “Air Traffic Control Clearance” is normally
abbreviated to “Clearance” when used in appropriate context.
Air Traffic Control Instructions: Directives issued by air traffic control for the
purpose of requiring a pilot to take a specific action.
b. at or below 100FT above the surface; and
c. at speeds greater than those used in air taxiing.
Air Traffic Control Service: A service provided for the purpose of:
a. preventing collisions:
1. between aircraft; and
2. on the manoeuvring area between aircraft and obstructions; and
b. expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.
Air Traffic Service (ATS): A generic term meaning variously, flight
information service, alerting service, air traffic advisory service, air traffic
control service (area control service, approach control service, or aerodrome
control service).
Air Transit: The airborne movement of a helicopter that is:
a. for the expeditious transit from one place within an aerodrome to
another place within the aerodrome;
Airways Clearance: A clearance, issued by ATC, to operate in controlled
airspace along a designated track or route at a specified level to a specified

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point or flight planned destination.

Alternate Aerodrome: An aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed when
it becomes either impossible or inadvisable to proceed to or to land at the
aerodrome of intended landing.
Altimeter Setting: A pressure datum which when set on the sub-scale of a
sensitive altimeter causes the altimeter to indicate vertical displacement from
that datum. A pressure-type altimeter calibrated in accordance with Standard
Atmosphere may be used to indicate altitude, height or flight levels, as follows:
a. when set to QNH or Area QNH it will indicate altitude;
b. when set to Standard Pressure (1013.2 HPA) it may be used to
indicate flight levels.
Altitude: The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object, considered as a
point, measured from mean sea level.
Approach Control Service: ATC service for arriving or departing flights.
Apron: A defined area on a land aerodrome, intended to accommodate
aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail, cargo, fuelling,
parking or maintenance.
Area Control Service: Air traffic control service for controlled flights in control
areas.
Area Navigation (RNAV): A method of navigation which permits aircraft
operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground or
space−based navigation aids, or within the limits of the capability of
self-contained aids, or a combination of these.
Area Navigation (RNAV) Route: An ATS route established for the use of
aircraft capable of employing area navigation.
Area QNH: A forecast altimeter setting which is representative of the QNH of
any location within a particular area.
ATS Route: A specified route designed for channelling the flow of traffic as
necessary for the provision of air traffic services.
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS): The provision of current,
routine information to arriving and departing aircraft by means of continuous
and repetitive broadcasts during the hours when the unit responsible for the
service is in operation.
Briefing: The act of giving in advance, specific pre-flight instructions or
information to aircrew.
Broadcast: A transmission of information relating to air navigation for which
an acknowledgement is not expected.
Ceiling: The height above the ground or water of the base of the lowest layer
of cloud below 20,000FT covering more than one-half of the sky.
Centre: A generic call-sign used in the en route and area environment which
can include Air Traffic Control, Advisory, Flight Information and Alerting
services, depending on the classification of airspace in which the service is
provided.
Coalition: Military Personnel and equipment from the United States of America,
Australia, Canada, Denmark, United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Romania,
Singapore and Turkey.
Collocated (Navigation) Aids: En route way-points or navigation aids that
are within 600M of each other.
Control Area (CTA): A controlled airspace extending upwards from a
specified limit above the earth.
Controlled Aerodrome: An aerodrome at which air traffic control service is

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provided to aerodrome traffic.

Controlled Airspace: Airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic
control service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification.
Controller: An air traffic controller, operating within an organisation approved
under CASR Part 172 and qualified in accordance with CASR Part 65.
Control Zone (CTR): A controlled airspace extending upwards from the
surface of the earth to a specified upper limit.
Danger Area: An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities
dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times.
Day: That period of time from the beginning of morning civil twilight to the end
of evening civil twilight.
Dead Reckoning (DR) Navigation: The estimating or determining of position
by advancing an earlier known position by the application of direction, time and
speed data.
Decision Altitude/Height (DA/H): A specified altitude or height in the
precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if the
required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.
Note 1: “Decision altitude (DA)” is referenced to mean sea level (MSL) and
“decision height (DH)” is referenced to the threshold elevation.
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME): Equipment which measures in
nautical miles, the slant range of an aircraft from the selected DME ground
station
DME Distance: The slant range from the source of a DME signal to the
receiving antenna.
Elevation: The vertical distance of a point or a level, on or affixed to the
surface of the earth, measured from mean sea level.
Emergency Phases:
a. Uncertainty Phase: A situation wherein uncertainty exists as to the
safety of an aircraft and its occupants.
b. Alert Phase: A situation wherein apprehension exists as to the safety of
an aircraft and its occupants.
c. Distress Phase: A situation wherein there Is reasonable certainty that
an aircraft and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent
danger or require immediate assistance.
Estimate: The time at which it is estimated that an aircraft will be over a
position reporting point or over the destination.
Estimated Elapsed Time (EET): The estimated time required to proceed
from one significant point to another.
Estimated Off Block Time: The estimated time at which the aircraft will
commence movement associated with departure.
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): For IFR flights, the time at which it is
estimated that the aircraft will arrive over that designated point, defined by
reference to navigation aids, from which it is intended that an instrument
approach procedure will be commenced, or, if no navigation aid is associated
with the aerodrome, the time at which the aircraft will arrive over the
aerodrome. For VFR flights, the time at which it is estimated that the aircraft
will arrive over the aerodrome.
Final Approach: That part of an instrument approach procedure which
commences at the specified final approach fix or point, or where such a fix or
point is not specified:
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racetrack procedure, if specified; or

b. at the point of interception of the last track specified in the approach
procedure; and
c. ends at a point in the vicinity of an aerodrome from which a landing can
be made, or a missed approach is initiated.
Final Approach Altitude: The specified altitude at which final approach is
commenced.
Final Approach Fix (FAF): A specified point on a non-precision instrument
approach which identifies the commencement of the final segment.
Final Approach Point (FAP): A specified point on the glide path of a precision
instrument approach which identifies the commencement of the final segment.
Note: The FAP is co-incident with the FAF of a localizer based non-precision
approach.
Final Approach Segment: That segment of an instrument approach
procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.
Final Leg: The path of an aircraft in a straight line immediately preceding the
landing (alighting) of the aircraft.
Fix: A geographical position of an aircraft at a specific time determined by
visual reference to the surface, or by navigational aids.
Flight Information: Information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of
flight, including information on air traffic, meteorological conditions,
aerodrome conditions and airways facilities.
Flight Information Region (FIR): An airspace of defined dimensions within
which flight information service and SAR alerting service are provided.
Flight Information Service (FIS): A service provided for the purpose of
giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.
Flight Level (FL): A surface of constant atmospheric pressure which is
related to a specific pressure datum, 1013.2HPA, and is separated from other
such surfaces by specific pressure intervals.
Flight Visibility: The visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
Forecast: A statement of expected meteorological conditions for a specified
period, and for a specified area or portion of airspace.
Formation: Two or more aircraft flown in close proximity to each other and
operating as a single aircraft with regard to navigation, position reporting and
control.
Note: Refer to CAR 163AA for conditions under which formation flight may
be undertaken.
Glide Path (GP): A descent profile determined for vertical guidance during a
final approach.
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): A satellite-based radio
navigation system that uses signals from orbiting satellites to determine
precise position and time.
Global Positioning System (GPS): A GNSS constellation operated by the
United States Government.
Gross Weight: The weight of the aircraft together with the weight of all
persons and goods (including fuel) on board the aircraft at that time.
Ground Based Navigation Aid means NDB, VOR, DME.
Ground Taxiing: The movement of a helicopter under its own power and on
its undercarriage wheels.
Ground Visibility: The visibility at an aerodrome, as reported by an
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Hazardous Conditions: Meteorological conditions which may endanger

aircraft or adversely affect their safe operation, particularly those phenomena
associated with volcanic ash cloud and thunderstorms − icing, hail and
turbulence.
Heading (HDG): The direction in which the longitudinal axis of an aircraft is
pointed, usually expressed in degrees from North (true, magnetic, compass or
grid).
Height: The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a
point measured from a specified datum.
Height Above Aerodrome (non-precision approach or circling) (HAA):
The height of the Minimum Descent Altitude above the published aerodrome
elevation.
Height Above Threshold (precision approach) (HAT): The height of the
Decision Altitude above the threshold elevation.
Helicopter Landing Site (HLS): A place that is used as an aerodrome for the
purposes of the landing and taking-off of helicopters.
Helicopter Lane: A lane, outside controlled airspace, designed for use by
helicopters to facilitate traffic flow.
Holding Bay: A defined area where aircraft can be held, or bypassed, to
facilitate efficient surface movement of aircraft.
Holding Fix: A specified location identified by visual or other means in the
vicinity of which the position of an aircraft in flight is maintained in accordance
with ATC Instructions.
Holding Procedure: A predetermined manoeuvre which keeps an aircraft
within a specified airspace whilst awaiting further clearance.
Hospital Aircraft: A priority category for use by international aircraft when
medical priority Is required (see also Medical).
IFR Pick−up: A pilot procedure whereby a flight operating to the IFR in Class
G airspace changes to VFR upon entering Class E airspace whilst awaiting an
airways clearance. IFR Pick-up is limited to FL180 and below.
Identification: The situation which exists when the position indication of a
particular aircraft is seen on a situation display and positively identified by ATC.
Inertial Navigation / Reference System (INS/IRS): A self-contained
navigation system that continually measures the accelerations acting upon the
vehicle of which it is part. Suitably integrated, these forces provide velocity
and thence position information.
Instrument Approach and Landing Operations: Instrument approach and
landing operations are classified as follows:
a. Non-precision Approach and Landing Operations: Instrument
approaches and landings which do not utilise electronic glide path
guidance.
b. Precision Approach and Landing Operations: Instrument
approaches and landings using precision azimuth and glide path
guidance with minima as determined by the category of operation.
Categories of Precision Approach and Landing Operations are:
(i) Category I (CAT I) operation. A precision instrument approach
and landing with a decision height not lower than 200FT and a
visibility not less than 800M, or a RVR not less than 550M.
(ii) Category II (CAT II) operation: A precision instrument approach
and landing with a decision height lower than 200FT but not lower
than 100FT, and a runway visual range not less than 350M.

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(iii) Category IIIA (CAT IIIA) operation: A precision instrument

approach and landing with a decision height lower than 100FT, or
no decision height and a runway visual range not less than 200M.
Instrument Approach Procedure: A series of predetermined manoeuvres
by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles from
the initial approach fix or where applicable, from the beginning of a defined
arrival route to a point from which a landing can be completed and thereafter, if
a landing is not completed, to a position at which holding or en route obstacle
clearance criteria apply.
Intermediate Fix (IF): A fix on an RNAV approach that marks the end of an
initial segment and the beginning of the intermediate segment.
In the Vicinity: An aircraft is in the vicinity of a non−towered aerodrome if it is
within a horizontal distance of 10 miles; and within a height above the
aerodrome reference point that could result in conflict with operations at the
aerodrome.
Initial Approach Fix (IAF): The fix at the commencement of an instrument
approach.
Initial Approach Segment: That segment of an instrument approach
procedure between the initial approach fix and the intermediate approach fix
or, where applicable, the final approach fix or point.
Instrument Landing System (ILS): A precision instrument approach system
which normally consists of the following electronic components: VHF
Localiser, UHF Glideslope, VHF Marker Beacons.
Instrument Runway: One of the following types of runways intended for the
operation of aircraft using instrument approach procedures:
a. Non-precision approach runway. An instrument runway served by
visual aids and a non-visual aid providing at least directional guidance
adequate for a straight-in approach.
b. Precision approach runway, CAT I. An instrument runway served by lLS
and visual aids intended for operations with a decision height not lower
than 200FT and either a visibility not less than 800M, or a RVR not less
than 550M.
c. Precision approach runway, CAT Il. An instrument runway served by
lLS and visual aids intended for operations with a decision height lower
than 200FT, but not lower than 100FT and a RVR not less than 350M.
d. Precision approach runway, CAT Ill. An instrument runway served by
ILS to and along the surface of the runway and:
(i) for CAT IIIA − intended for operations with a decision height lower
than 100FT, or no decision height and a RVR not less than 200M;
(ii) for CAT IIIB − intended for operations with a decision height lower
than 50FT, or no decision height and a RVR less than 200M, but
not less than 50M;
(iii) for CAT IIIC − intended for operations with no decision height and
no RVR limitations.
Integrity: That quality which relates to the trust which can be placed in the
correctness of information supplied by a system. It includes the ability of a
system to provide timely warnings to users when the system should not be
used for navigation.
Landing Area: That part of the movement area intended for the landing or
take-off of aircraft.
Level: A generic term relating to the vertical position of an aircraft in flight and

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meaning variously, height, altitude or flight level.

Localizer (LOC): The component of an ILS which provides azimuth guidance
to a runway. It may be used as part of an ILS or independently.
Lowest Safe Altitude (LSALT): The lowest altitude which will provide safe
terrain clearance at a given place.
Manoeuvring Area: That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off,
landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons.
Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW): The maximum take-off weight of an
aircraft as specified in its Certificate of Airworthiness.
Meteorological Information: Meteorological report, analysis, forecast, and
any other statement relating to existing or expected meteorological conditions.
Minimum Altitude: The minimum altitude for a particular instrument
approach procedure is the altitude specified by AIP DAP at which an aircraft
shall discontinue an instrument approach unless continual visual reference to
the ground or water has been established and ground visibility is equal to or
greater than that specified by the DAP for landing.
Note: Applies to “old” type instrument approach charts.
Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA): A specified altitude in a non-precision
runway or circling approach below which descent may not be made without
visual reference.
Note: Applies to “new” type instrument approach charts.
Minimum Fuel: The term used to describe a situation in which an aircraft’s fuel
supply has reached a state where little or no delay can be accepted.
Note: This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates that an
emergency situation is possible, should any undue delay occur.
Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA): The lowest altitude which may be used
which will provide a minimum clearance of 1,000FT above all objects located
in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 25NM or 10NM radius centred
on a radio aid to navigation or, where there is no radio navigation aid, the
Aerodrome Reference Point.
Missed Approach Holding Fix (MAHF): A fix on an RNAV approach that
marks the end of the missed approach segment and the point for the missed
approach holding (where applicable).
Missed Approach Point (MAPT): That point in an instrument approach
procedure at or before which the prescribed missed approach procedure must
be initiated in order to ensure that the minimum obstacle clearance is not
infringed.
Missed Approach Procedure (MAP): The procedure to be followed if the
approach cannot be continued.
Missed Approach Turning Fix (MATF): A fix on an RNAV approach that
marks a turning point during the missed approach segment.
Movement Area: That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off,
landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the
apron(s).
Navigation Specification. A set of aircraft and flight crew requirements
needed to support performance based navigation operations within a defined
airspace. There are two kinds of navigation specifications:
RNP Specification. A 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.

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RNAV Specification. A 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.
Note: The Performance−based Navigation Manual (Doc 9613), Volume II,
contains detailed guidance on navigation specifications.
Night: That period of time between the end of evening civil twilight and the
beginning of morning civil twilight.
Non-Directional Beacon (NDB): A special radio station, the emissions of
which are intended to enable a mobile station to determine its radio bearing or
direction with reference to that special radio station.
NOTAM: A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing
information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any
aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of
which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.
Operator: A person, organisation or enterprise engaged in or offering to
engage in aircraft operation.
Operations Manual: A manual provided by an operator for the use and
guidance of its operations staff, containing instructions as to the conduct of
flight operations, including the responsibilities of its operations staff (refer CAR
215).
Overshoot Shear: A wind shear occurrence which produces an INITIAL
effect of overshooting the desired approach path and/or increasing airspeed.
Parking Area: A specially prepared or selected part of an aerodrome within
which aircraft may be parked.
Pavement Classification Number (PCN): A number expressing the bearing
strength of a pavement for unrestricted operations.
Preferred Runway: A runway nominated by ATC or listed in the AIP as the
most suitable for the prevailing wind, surface conditions or noise sensitive
areas in the proximity of the aerodrome.
Primary Means Navigation System: A navigation system that, for a given
operation or phase of flight, must meet accuracy and integrity requirements,
but need not meet full availability and continuity of service requirements.
Safety is achieved by either limiting flights to specific time periods, or through
appropriate procedural restrictions and operational requirements.
Procedural Service: Term used to indicate that information derived from an
ATS surveillance system is not required for the provision of ATS.
Procedure Altitude/Height: A specified altitude/height flown at or above the
minimum altitude/height, and established to accommodate a stabilised
descent at a prescribed descent gradient/angle in the intermediate/final
approach segment.
Prohibited Area: An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or
territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited.
Designation is appropriate only for reasons of defence.
QNH Altimeter Setting: That pressure setting which, when placed on the
pressure setting sub-scale of a sensitive altimeter of an aircraft located at the
reference point of an aerodrome, will cause the altimeter to indicate the vertical
displacement of the reference point above mean sea level.
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM): The vertical separation
minimum of 1000FT between FL 290 and FL 410 inclusive.
Reporting Point: A specified geographical location in relation to which the

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position of an aircraft can be reported.

Required Navigation Performance (RNP): A statement of the navigation
performance necessary for operation within a defined airspace.
RNP Type: A containment value expressed as a distance in nautical miles
from the intended position within which flights would be for at least 95 per cent
of the total flying time.
Restricted Area: An airspace of defined dimensions above the land areas or
territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in
accordance with certain specified conditions.
Route: A way to be taken in flying from a departure to a destination
aerodrome, specified in terms of track and distance for each route segment.
Runway (RWY): A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared
for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
Runway-Holding Position: A designated position intended to protect a
runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS critical/sensitive area at which
taxiing aircraft and vehicles must stop and hold, unless otherwise authorised
by the aerodrome control tower.
Note: In radiotelephony phraseologies, the expression “holding point” is
used to designate the runway−holding position.
Runway Number: The runway identification associated with the runway
direction end.
Runway Strip: The defined area, including the runway (and stopway if
provided), intended both to reduce the risk of damage to aircraft inadvertently
running off the runway and to protect aircraft flying over it during take-off,
landing or missed approach.
Search and Rescue (SAR): The act of finding and returning to safety, aircraft
and persons involved in an emergency phase.
Segment Minimum Safe Altitude: The lowest altitude at which the minimum
obstacle clearance is provided.
Significant Weather: Any weather phenomenon which might affect flight
visibility or present a hazard to an aircraft.
Sole Means Navigation System: A navigation system that, for a given phase
of flight, must allow the aircraft to meet all four navigation system performance
requirements − accuracy, integrity, availability and continuity of service.
SSR Code: The number assigned to a particular multiple-pulse reply signal
transmitted by a transponder in Mode A or Mode C.
Standard Instrument Departure (SID): A designated IFR departure route
linking the aerodrome or a specified runway of the aerodrome with a specified
significant point, normally on a designated ATS route, at which the en route
phase of a flight commences.
Standard Pressure: The pressure of 1013.2 Hectopascals which, if set upon
the pressure sub-scale of a sensitive altimeter, will cause the latter to read zero
when at mean sea level in a standard atmosphere.
Stopway: A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the take-off
run available prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in
the case of an abandoned take-off.
Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN): An ultra-high frequency navigation aid
which provides a continuous indication of bearing and slant range, in nautical
miles, to the selected ground station.
Taxiway (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

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aerodrome and another.

Terrain Clearance: The vertical displacement of an aircraft’s flight path from
the terrain.
Threshold: The beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing.
Threshold Crossing Height: The height of the ILS glide path at the threshold.
Track: The projection on the earth’s surface of the path of an aircraft, the
direction of which path at any point is usually expressed in degrees from North
(true, magnetic or grid).
Transition Altitude: The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an
aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes.
Transition Layer: The airspace between the transition altitude and the
transition level.
Transition Level: The lowest flight level available for use above the transition
altitude.
Transitional Surface: An inclined plane associated with the runway strip and
the approach surfaces.
Transponder: A receiver/transmitter which will generate a reply signal upon
proper interrogation; the interrogation and reply being on different
frequencies.
Undershoot Shear: A wind shear occurrence which produces an INITIAL
effect of undershooting the desired approach path and/or decreasing air
speed.
Unserviceable Area: A portion of the movement area not available for use by
aircraft because of the physical condition of the surface, or because of any
obstruction on the area.
Vectoring: Provision of navigational guidance to aircraft in the form of specific
headings, based on the use of an ATS surveillance system.
VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR): A VHF radio navigational aid
which provides a continuous indication of bearing from the selected VOR
ground station.
Visibility: Visibility for aeronautical purposes is the greater of:
a. the greatest distance at which a black object of suitable dimensions,
situated near the ground, can be seen and recognised when observed
against a bright background; or
b. the greatest distance at which lights in the vicinity of 1,000 candelas can
be seen and identified against an unlit background.
Visual (ATC usage): Used by ATC to instruct a pilot to see and avoid
obstacles while conducting flight below the MVA or MSA/LSALT.
Visual (Pilot usage): Used by a pilot to indicate acceptance of responsibility
to see and avoid obstacles while operating below the MVA or MSA/LSALT.
Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (VASIS): A system of lights so
arranged as to provide visual information to pilots on approach of their position
in relation to the optimum approach slope for a particular runway.
Vs1g means the one-g stall speed at which the aeroplane can develop a lift
force (normal to the flight path) equal to its weight.
Way-point: A specified geographical location used to define an area
navigation route or the flight path of an aircraft employing area navigation.
Way-points are identified as either:
a. Fly-by Way-point: A way-point which requires turn
anticipation to allow tangential interception of the next
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b. Flyover Way-point: A way-point at which a turn is

initiated in order to join the next segment of a route or
procedure.
2.2.2 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Encode
† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as

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

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

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ARP Air-report (message type designator)

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

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

AIP GEN 2.2-14
CRZ Cruise DH Decision height

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

AIP GEN 2.2-15
EHF Extremely high frequency [30 000 to FDPS Flight data processing system
300 000 MHz] FEB February
ELBA† Emergency location beacon — FEW Few
aircraft
FG Fog
ELEV Elevation
FIC Flight information centre
ELR Extra long range
FIR‡ Flight information region
ELT Emergency locator transmitter
FIS Flight information service
EM Emission
FISA Automated flight information service
EMBD Embedded in a layer (to indicate
FL Flight level
cumulonimbus embedded in layers
of other clouds) FLD Field
EMERG Emergency FLG Flashing
END Stop-end (related to RVR) FLR Flares
ENE East-north-east FLT Flight
ENG Engine FLTCK Flight check
ENR En route FLUC Fluctuating or fluctuation or fluctuated
ENRC . . . Enroute chart (followed by FLW Follow(s) or following
name/title) FLY Fly or flying
EOBT Estimated off-block time FM Course from a fix to manual
EQPT Equipment termination (used in navigation
database coding)
ER* Here . . . or herewith
FM From
ESE East-south-east
FM . . . From (followed by time weather
EST Estimate or estimated or estimation
change is forecast to begin)
FMC Flight management computer
ETA*‡ Estimated time of arrival or estimating
arrival FMS‡ Flight management system
ETD‡ Estimated time of departure or FMU Flow management unit
estimating departure FNA Final approach
ETO Estimated time over significant point FOB± Forward Operating Base
EV Every FPAP Flight path alignment point
EXC Except FPL Filed flight plan (message type
EXER Exercises or exercising or to exercise designator)
EXP Expect or expected or expecting FPM Feet per minute
EXTD Extend or extending FPR Flight plan route
FR Fuel remaining
F
FREQ Frequency
F Fixed FRI Friday
FA Course from a fix to an altitude FRNG Firing
FAC Facilities FRONT† Front (relating to weather)
FAF Final approach fix FROST† Frost (used in aerodrome warnings)
FAL Facilitation of international air FRQ Frequent
transport FSB± Fire Support Base
FAP Final approach point FSL Full stop landing
FAS Final approach segment FSS Flight service station
FATO Final approach and take-off area FST First
FAX Facsimile transmission FT Feet (dimensional unit)
FBL Light (used to indicate the intensity of FTE Flight technical error
weather phenomena, interference or FTP Fictitious threshold point
static reports, e.g. FBL RA = light
rain) FTT Flight technical tolerance
FC Funnel cloud (tornado or water spout) FU Smoke
FCST Forecast FZ Freezing
FCT Friction coefficient FZDZ Freezing drizzle
FZFG Freezing fog

AIP GEN 2.2-16
FZRA Freezing rain HBN Hazard beacon

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

AIP GEN 2.2-17
IGA International general aviation ..L Left (preceded by runway designation

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

AIP GEN 2.2-18
M . . . Mach number (followed by MNTN Maintain

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

AIP GEN 2.2-19
NAV Navigation OCA Obstacle clearance altitude

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

AIP GEN 2.2-20
PCN Pavement classification number QJH Shall I run my test tape/a test
PDC‡ Pre-departure clearance sentence? or Run your test tape/a
test sentence (to be used in AFS as a
PDG Procedure design gradient
Q Code)
PER Performance
QNH‡ Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain
PERM Permanent elevation when on the ground
PIB Pre-flight information bulletin QSP Will you relay to . . . free of charge? or
PJE Parachute jumping exercise I will relay to . . . free of charge (to be
PL Ice pellets used in AFS as a Q Code)
PLA Practice low approach QTA Shall I cancel telegram number . . .?
or Cancel telegram number . . . (to be
PLN Flight plan used in AFS as a Q Code)
PLVL Present level QTE True bearing
PN Prior notice required QTF Will you give me the position of my
PNR Point of no return station according to the bearings
PO Dust/sand whirls (dust devils) taken by the D/F stations which you
control? or The position of your
POB Persons on board
station according to the bearings
POC± Point of contact taken by the D/F stations that I control
POSS Possible was . . . latitude . . . longitude (or
PPI Plan position indicator other indication of position), class . . .
at . . . hours (to be used in
PPR Prior permission required radiotelegraphy as a Q Code)
PPSN Present position QUAD Quadrant
PRFG Aerodrome partially covered by fog QUJ Will you indicate the TRUE track to
PRI Primary reach you? or The TRUE track to
PRKG Parking reach me is . . . degrees at . . . hours
PROB† Probability (to be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q
Code)
PROC Procedure
PROV Provisional R
PRP Point-in-space reference point
.. . R Right (preceded by runway
PS Plus designation number to identify a
PSG Passing parallel runway)
PSN Position R Rate of turn
PSP Pierced steel plank R Red
PSR‡ Primary surveillance radar R . . . Restricted area (followed by
PSYS Pressure system(s) identification)
PTN Procedure turn R . . . Runway (followed by figures in
METAR/SPECI)
PTS Polar track structure
R* Received (acknowledgement of
PWR Power receipt) (to be used in AFS as a
procedure signal)
Q
RA Rain
QDL Do you intend to ask me for a series RA Resolution advisory
of bearings? or I intend to ask you for RAC Rules of the air and air traffic services
a series of bearings (to be used in
radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) RAG Ragged
QDM‡ Magnetic heading (zero wind) RAG Runway arresting gear
QDR Magnetic bearing RAI Runway alignment indicator
QFE‡ Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome RAIM† Receiver autonomous integrity
elevation (or at runway threshold) monitoring
QFU Magnetic orientation of runway RASC† Regional AIS system centre
QGE What is my distance to your station? RASS Remote altimeter setting source
or Your distance to my station is RB Rescue boat
(distance figures and units) (to be RCA Reach cruising altitude
used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Code)
RCC Rescue coordination centre

AIP GEN 2.2-21
RCF Radiocommunication failure RQ* Request (to be used in AFS as a

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

AIP GEN 2.2-22
SBAS† (to be pronounced “ESS-BAS”) SOC Start of climb

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

AIP GEN 2.2-23
TACAN† UHF tactical air navigation aid TROP Tropopause

TAF† Aerodrome forecast (in TS Thunderstorm (in aerodrome reports
meteorological code) and forecasts, TS used alone means
TA/H Turn at an altitude/height thunder heard but no precipitation at
the aerodrome)
TAIL† Tail wind
TS . . . Thunderstorm (followed by RA =
TAR Terminal area surveillance radar
rain, SN = snow, PL = ice pellets, GR
TAS True airspeed = hail, GS = small hail and/or snow
TAX Taxiing or taxi pellets or combinations thereof, e.g.
TC Tropical cyclone TSRASN = thunderstorm with rain
and snow)
TCAC Tropical cyclone advisory centre
TSUNAMI† Tsunami (used in aerodrome
TCAS RA† (to be pronounced “TEE-CAS-AR- warnings)
AY”) Traffic alert and collision
avoidance system resolution advisory TT Teletypewriter
TCH Threshold crossing height TUE Tuesday
TCU Towering cumulus TURB Turbulence
TDO Tornado T-VASIS† (to be pronounced “TEE-VASIS”) T
visual approach slope indicator
TDZ Touchdown zone system
TECR Technical reason TVOR Terminal VOR
TEL Telephone TWR Aerodrome control tower or
TEMPO† Temporary or temporarily aerodrome control
TF Track to fix TWY Taxiway
TFC Traffic TWYL Taxiway-link
TGL Touch-and-go landing TX . . . Maximum temperature (followed
TGS Taxiing guidance system by figures in TAF)
THR Threshold TXT* Text (when the abbreviation is used to
request a repetition, the question
THRU Through
mark (IMI) precedes the abbreviation,
THU Thursday e.g. IMI TXT) (to be used in AFS as a
TIBA† Traffic information broadcast by procedure signal)
aircraft TYP Type of aircraft
TIL† Until TYPH Typhoon
TIP Until past . . . (place)
TKOF Take-off U
TL . . . Till (followed by time by which U Upward (tendency in RVR during
weather change is forecast to end) previous 10 minutes)
TLOF Touchdown and lift-off area UAB . . . Until advised by . . .
TMA‡ Terminal control area UAC Upper area control centre
TN . . . Minimum temperature (followed UAR Upper air route
by figures in TAF)
UDF Ultra high frequency direction-finding
TNA Turn altitude station
TNH Turn height UFN Until further notice
TO . . . To . . . (place) UHDT Unable higher due traffic
TOC Top of climb UHF‡ Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000
TODA Take-off distance available MHz]
TODAH Take-off distance available, helicopter UIC Upper information centre
TOP† Cloud top UIR‡ Upper flight information region
TORA Take-off run available ULR Ultra long range
TP Turning point UNA Unable
TR Track UNAP Unable to approve
TRA Temporary reserved airspace UNL Unlimited
TRANS Transmits or transmitter UNREL Unreliable
TREND† Trend forecast UP Unidentified precipitation (used in
TRL Transition level automated METAR/SPECI)

AIP GEN 2.2-24
U/S Unserviceable VV . . . Vertical visibility (followed by

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

AIP GEN 2.2-25
YCZ Yellow caution zone (runway lighting) Z

YES* Yes (affirmative) (to be used in AFS
as a procedure signal) Z Coordinated Universal Time (in
meteorological messages)
YR Your
2.2.3 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Decode
† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as

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

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

AIP GEN 2.2-26
Aeronautical telecommunication Altitude ALT

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

AIP GEN 2.2-27
Automatic dependent surveillance Caution CTN

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

AIP GEN 2.2-28
Control CTL Data link VOLMET D-VOLMET

Control area CTA Date-time group DTG
Control indicated is operational Datum crossing point DCP
control OPC Dead reckoning DR
Controller-pilot data link December DEC
communications CPDLC‡
Decibel (noise level) DB±
Control zone CTR
Decision altitude DA
Coordinate or coordination COOR
Decision height DH
Coordinated Universal Time UTC‡
Degrees DEG
Coordinated Universal Time (in
Degrees Celsius (Centigrade) C
meteorological messages) Z
Delay (message type designator) LA
Coordinates COORD
Delay or delayed DLA
Coordination (message type
designator) CDN Delayed (used to indicate delayed
meteorological message; message
Correct or correction or corrected
type designator) RTD
(used to indicate corrected
meteorological message; message Delayed meteorological message
type designator) COR (message type designator) RRA
Corrected meteorological message RRB,
(message type designator) CCA RRC
CCB, etc
CCC Dense upper cloud DUC
etc Depart or departure DEP
Course from a fix to an altitude FA Departure (message type
Course from a fix to manual designator) DEP
termination (used in navigation Departure end of the runway DER
database coding) FM Depth DPT
Course to a fix CF Descend to or descending to DES
Course to an altitude CA Descend to and maintain DTAM
Cover or covered or covering COV Destination DEST
Cross X Deteriorate or deteriorating DTRT
Crossbar (of approach lighting Deviation or deviating DEV
system) XBAR
Dew point temperature DP
Crossing XNG
Diffuse DIF
Cruise CRZ
Digital flight data recorder DFDR
Cumuliform CUF
Direct (in relation to flight plan
Cumulonimbus (to be pronounced clearances and type of approach) DCT
“CEE BEE”) CB‡
Direct controller-pilot
Cumulus CU communications DCPC
Current flight plan (message type Direction finding DF
designator) CPL
Director of Civil Aviation or
Customs CUST Department of Civil Aviation DCA±
Cyclic redundancy check CRC Displaced runway threshold DTHR
D Distance DIST
Distance from touchdown indicator DFTI
Daily DLY Distance measuring equipment DME‡
Danger or dangerous DNG Distress phase DETRESFA†
Danger area (followed by Divert or diverting DIV
identification) D...
Docking DCKG
Data link automatic terminal
information Domestic DOM
service (to be pronounced “DEE- Doppler VOR DVOR
ATIS”) D-ATIS† Double channel duplex DCD
Data link initiation capability DLIC Double channel simplex DCS

AIP GEN 2.2-29
Double sideband DSB Estimated time over significant

Downward (tendency in RVR during point ETO
previous 10 minutes) D European geostationary navigation
Do you intend to ask me for a overlay service (to be pronounced
series of bearings? or I intend to “EGG-NOS”) EGNOS†
ask you for a series of bearings (to Every EV
be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Except EXC
Code) QDL
Exercises or exercising or to
Drizzle DZ exercise EXER
Dual tandem wheels DTW Expect or expected or expecting EXP
Dual wheels DW Expect further clearance EFC
Duplex operation DX± Expected approach time EAT
Duration DUR Extend or extending EXTD
During DRG Extra long range ELR
Dust DU Extremely high frequency [30 000
Dust/sand whirls (dust devils) PO to 300 000 MHz] EHF
Duststorm DS
F
E
Facilitation of international air
East or eastern longitude E transport FAL
Eastbound EB Facilities FAC
East-north-east ENE Facsimile transmission FAX
East-south-east ESE February FEB
Effective from or with effect from WEF Feet (dimensional unit) FT
Effective immediately or with Feet per minute FPM
immediate effect WIE Few FEW
Electronic flight instrument system Fictitious threshold point FTP
(to be pronounced “EE-FIS”) EFIS† Field FLD
Elevation ELEV Filed flight plan (message type
Elevation differential area EDA designator) FPL
Embedded in a layer (to indicate Final approach FNA
cumulonimbus embedded in layers Final approach and take-off area FATO
of other clouds) EMBD
Final approach fix FAF
Emergency EMERG
Final approach point FAP
Emergency location beacon —
Final approach segment FAS
aircraft ELBA†
Firing FRNG
Emergency locator transmitter ELT
First FST
Emission EM
Fixed F
Engine ENG
Flares FLR
Enroute ENR
Flashing FLG
Enroute chart (followed by
name/title) ENRC . . . Flight FLT
Enroute surveillance radar RSR Flight check FLTCK
Equipment EQPT Flight data processing system FDPS
Error (to be used in AFS as a Flight information centre FIC
procedure signal) EEE# Flight information region FIR‡
Estimate or estimated or estimation Flight information service FIS
(message type designator) EST Flight level FL
Estimated elapsed time EET Flight management computer FMC
Estimated off-block time EOBT Flight management system FMS‡
Estimated time of arrival or Flight path alignment point FPAP
estimating arrival ETA*‡
Flight plan PLN
Estimated time of departure or
estimating departure ETD‡

AIP GEN 2.2-30
Flight plan cancellation (message Go ahead, resume sending (to be

type designator) CNL used in AFS as a procedure signal) GA
Flight plan filed in the air AFIL GPS and geostationary earth orbit
Flight plan route FPR augmented navigation GAGAN†
Flight service station FSS Grass landing area GRASS
Flight technical error FTE Gravel GRVL
Flight technical tolerance FTT Green G
Flow management unit FMU Ground GND
Fluctuating or fluctuation or Ground-based augmentation
fluctuated FLUC system (to be pronounced “GEE-
BAS”) GBAS†
Fly or flying FLY
Ground-based regional
Fog FG
augmentation system (to be
Fog patches BCFG pronounced “GRASS”) GRAS†
Follow(s) or following FLW Ground — by visual reference to
Forecast FCST the VSA
Forecast upper wind and Ground check GNDCK
temperature for aviation WINTEM Ground controlled approach system
Freezing FZ or ground controlled approach GCA‡
Freezing drizzle FZDZ Ground earth station GES
Freezing fog FZFG Ground movement chart (followed
Freezing rain FZRA by name/title) GMC . . .
Frequency FREQ Ground proximity warning system GPWS‡
Frequent FRQ Ground speed GS
Friction coefficient FCT Ground-to-air G/A
Friday FRI Ground-to-air and air-to-ground G/A/G
From FM H
From (followed by time weather
change is forecast to begin) FM . . .Hail GR
From (used to precede the call sign Hazard beacon HBN
of the calling station) (to be used in Haze HZ
AFS as a procedure signal) DE*
Heading HDG
Front (relating to weather) FRONT†
Heading to a manual termination VM
Frost (used in aerodrome warnings) FROST†
Heading to an altitude VA
Fuel remaining FR
Heading to an intercept VI
Full stop landing FSL
Heavy HVY
Funnel cloud (tornado or water
Heavy (used to indicate the
spout) FC
intensity of weather phenomena,
G e.g. heavy rain = HVY RA) HVY
Hectopascal HPA
GBAS azimuth reference point GARP Height or height above HGT
General GEN Helicopter HEL
Geographic or true GEO Helicopter approach path indicator HAPI
Geoid undulation GUND Here . . . or herewith ER*
Glide path GP Hertz (cycle per second) HZ
Glide path angle GPA High and very high frequency
Glide path intercept point GPIP direction finding stations (at the
Glider GLD same location) HVDF
Global navigation satellite system GNSS‡ High frequency [3 000 to 30 000
kHz] HF‡
Global orbiting navigation satellite
system (to be pronounced “GLO- High frequency direction-finding
NAS”) GLONASS†station HDF
Global positioning system GPS‡ High pressure area or the centre of
high pressure H

AIP GEN 2.2-31
Higher HYR Install or installed or installation INSTL

Holding HLDG Instrument INSTR
Holding/racetrack to a fix HF Instrument approach chart (followed
Holding/racetrack to a manual by name/title) IAC . . .
termination HM Instrument approach procedure IAP
Holding/racetrack to an altitude HA Instrument flight rules IFR‡
Holiday HOL Instrument landing system ILS‡
Hospital aircraft HOSP Instrument meteorological
Hours HR conditions IMC‡
Hurricane HURCN Instrument/visual I/V±
Intensify or intensifying INTSF
I Intensity INTST
I have nothing to send to you or Intermediate approach fix IF
none NIL*† International INTL
Ice crystals (very small ice crystals International general aviation IGA
in suspension, also known as International NOTAM office NOF
diamond dust) IC
International standard atmosphere ISA
Ice on runway IR
International system of units SI
Ice pellets PL
Interrogation sign (question mark)
Icing ICE (to be used in AFS as a procedure
Identification IDENT† signal) IMI*
Identification beacon IBN Interrogator INTRG
Identification friend/foe IFF Interrupt or interruption or
Identifier or identify ID interrupted INTRP
If not possible INP Intersection INT
Illuminated wind indicator IWI± Intersection of air routes IAR
Immediate or immediately IMT In valleys VAL
Immigration IMG Isolated ISOL
Improve or improving IMPR J
In and out of clouds IAO
In cloud INC January JAN
Inbound INBD Jet stream JTST
Independent sideband ISB July JUL
Indicated airspeed IAS June JUN
Indicator for maximum temperature K
(used in the TAF code form) TX
Inertial navigation system INS Kilograms KG
Inertial reference system IRS Kilohertz KHZ
Information INFO† Kilometres KM
Information concerning Enroute Kilometres per hour KMH
weather phenomena which may Kilopascal KPA
affect the safety of aircraft
operations SIGMET† Kilowatts KW
Information concerning Enroute Knots KT
weather phenomena which may Knots indicated airspeed KIAS
affect the safety of low-level aircraft
operations AIRMET† L
Initial approach INA
Landing LDG
Initial approach fix IAF
Landing direction indicator LDI
Inland LAN
Landing distance available LDA
Inner marker IM
Landing distance available,
Inoperative INOP helicopter LDAH
In progress INPR Landing threshold point LTP

AIP GEN 2.2-32
Landline teletypewriter LTT Magnetic bearing QDR

Lateral navigation (to be Magnetic heading (zero wind) QDM‡
pronounced “EL-NAV”) LNAV† Magnetic orientation of runway QFU
Latitude LAT Magnetic variation VAR
Layer or layered LYR Maintain MNTN
Leave or leaving LVE Maintenance MAINT
Left (preceded by runway Manual A1 simplex MAS
designation number to identify a
March MAR
parallel runway) ...L
Marker radio beacon MKR
Length LEN
Maximum MAX
Level LVL
Maximum authorized altitude MAA
Light (used to indicate the intensity
of weather phenomena, Maximum temperature (followed by
interference or static reports, e.g. figures in TAF) TX . . .
light rain = FBL RA) FBL Maximum value of wind speed or
Light or lighting LGT runway visual range (followed by
Light and variable (relating to wind) LV figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF) P...
Light intensity high LIH May MAY
Light intensity low LIL Mean sea level MSL
Light intensity medium LIM Medium and high frequency
direction finding stations (at the
Lighted LGTD same location) MHDF
Limited LTD Medium and very high frequency
Line (used in SIGMET) LINE direction finding stations (at the
Local or locally or location or same location) MVDF
located LCA Medium frequency [300 to 3 000
Local mean time LMT kHz] MF
Local routine meteorological report Medium frequency direction-finding
(in abbreviated plain language) station
MET REPORT MDF
Local special meteorological report Medium, high and very high
(in abbreviated plain language) SPECIAL† frequency direction-finding stations
(at the same location) MHVDF
Localizer LOC
Medium range MRG
Localizer performance with vertical
guidance LPV Megahertz MHZ
Locator L Message MSG
Locator, middle LM Message . . . (transmission
identification) has been misrouted
Locator, outer LO
(to be used in AFS as a procedure
Logical acknowledgement signal) MSR#
(message type designator) LAM
Meteorological or meteorology MET†
Long (used to indicate the type of
Meteorological information for
approach desired or required) LNG
aircraft in flight VOLMET†
Longitude LONG
Meteorological Operational
Long range LRG Telecommunications Network
LORAN (long range air navigation Europe MOTNE
system) LORAN† Meteorological watch office MWO
Low drifting (followed by DU = dust, Metres (preceded by figures) ...M
SA = sand or SN = snow) DR . . .
Metres per second MPS
Low frequency [30 to 300 kHz] LF
Metric units MTU
Low pressure area or the centre of
Microburst MBST
low pressure L
Microwave landing system MLS‡
Low visibility procedures LVP
Middle marker MM
M Mid-point (related to RVR) MID
Military MIL
Mach number (followed by figures) M...
Military operating area MOA
Magnetic MAG

AIP GEN 2.2-33
Minimum MNM N
Minimum crossing altitude MCA
National NTL
Minimum descent altitude MDA
National AIS system centre NASC†
Minimum descent height MDH
Nautical miles NM
Minimum Enroute altitude MEA
Navigation NAV
Minimum eye height over threshold
(for visual approach slope indicator Navigation system error NSE
systems) MEHT Near or over large towns CIT
Minimum navigation performance Next NXT
specifications MNPS Night NGT
Minimum obstacle clearance Nil significant cloud NSC
(required) MOC
Nil significant weather NSW
Minimum obstacle clearance
Nimbostratus NS
altitude MOCA
No or negative or permission not
Minimum operational performance
granted or that is not correct NEG
standards MOPS†
No change NC
Minimum reception altitude MRA
No cloud detected (used in
Minimum safe altitude warning MSAW
automated METAR/SPECI) NCD
Minimum sector altitude MSA
No directional variations available
Minimum temperature (followed by (used in automated METAR/SPECI) NDV
figures in TAF) TN . . . No distinct tendency (in RVR during
Minimum value of runway visual previous 10 minutes) N
range (followed by figures in No (negative) (to be used in AFS as
METAR/SPECI) M... a procedure signal) NO
Minus MS No reply heard NRH
Minutes MIN* No significant change (used in
Missed approach holding fix MAHF trend-type landing forecasts) NOSIG†
Missed approach point MAPT No specific working hours HX
Missed approach turning fix MATF No transgression zone NTZ‡
Missing . . . (transmission Noise abatement departure
identification) (to be used in AFS as procedure NADP
a procedure signal) MIS Non-directional radio beacon NDB‡
Mist BR Non-governmental organizations NGO±
Mixed type of ice formation (white Non-precision approach NPA
and clear) MX
None or I have nothing to send to
Moderate (used to indicate the you NIL*†
intensity of weather phenomena,
interference or static reports, e.g. Normal NML
moderate rain = MODRA) MOD Normal operating zone NOZ‡
Modification (message type North or northern latitude N
designator) CHG North Atlantic NAT
Modulated continuous wave MCW Northbound NB
Monday MON North-east NE
Monitor or monitoring or monitored MNT North-eastbound NEB
Monopulse secondary surveillance North-north-east NNE
radar MSSR
North-north-west NNW
Ministry of Transportation and Civil
North-west NW
Aviation MoTCA
North-westbound NWB
Mountain MT
Not applicable N/A±
Mountain waves MTW
Not before NBFR
Move or moving or movement MOV
Notice distributed by means of
Multi-functional transport satellite
telecommunication containing
(MTSAT) satellite-based
information concerning the
augmentation system (to be
establishment, condition or change
pronounced “EM-SAS”) MSAS†
in any aeronautical facility, service,

AIP GEN 2.2-34
procedure or hazard, the timely Passenger(s) PAX

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

AIP GEN 2.2-35
Radar position indicator RPI‡ Report or reporting or reporting

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

AIP GEN 2.2-36
Runway lead-in lighting system RLLS Short take-off and landing STOL
Runway surface condition RSCD Shower (followed by RA = rain, SN
Runway threshold light(s) RTHL = snow, PL = ice pellets, GR = hail,
GS = small hail and/or snow pellets
Runway touchdown zone light(s) RTZL
or combinations thereof, e.g.
Runway visual range RVR‡ SHRASN = showers of rain and
snow) SH . . .
S
Signal S GL
Sand SA Significant SIG
Sandstorm SS Simple approach lighting system SALS
Sanitary SAN Simultaneous or simultaneously SIMUL
SAR point of contact SPOC Single isolated wheel load SIWL
Satellite-based augmentation Single sideband SSB
system (to be pronounced “ESS- Sky clear SKC
BAS”) SBAS†
Slow SLW
Satellite communication SATCOM†
Small hail and/or snow pellets GS
Saturday SAT
Smoke FU
Scattered SCT
Snow SN
Schedule or scheduled SKED
Snow grains SG
Sea (used in connection with sea-
South or southern latitude S
surface temperature and state of
sea) SEA Southbound SB
Sea-surface temperature (followed South-east SE
by figures in METAR/SPECI) W... South-eastbound SEB
Search and rescue SAR South-south-east SSE
Search and rescue region SRR South-south-west SSW
Secondary SRY South-west SW
Secondary surveillance radar SSR‡ South-westbound SWB
Seconds SEC Special air-report (message type
Section SECN designator) ARS
Sector SECT Special position indicator SPI
Selective calling system SELCAL† Special series of NOTAM notifying,
by means of a specific format,
Selective identification feature SIF change in activity of a volcano, a
Senior Airfield Authority SAA± volcanic eruption and/or volcanic
September SEP ash cloud that is of significance to
aircraft operations ASHTAM
Service or servicing or served SER
Special series NOTAM notifying the
Service available during hours of
presence or removal of hazardous
scheduled operation HS
conditions due to snow, ice, slush
Service available to meet or standing water associated with
operational requirements HO snow, slush and ice on the
Service message SVC movement area, by means of a
Serviceable SVCBL specific format SNOWTAM†
Severe (e.g. used to qualify icing Speed limiting point SLP
and turbulence reports) SEV Spot wind SPOT†
Shall I cancel telegram number . . Squall SQ
.? or Cancel telegram number . . . Squall line SQL
(to be used in AFS as a Q Code) QTA
Stand by SDBY
Shall I run my test tape/a test
sentence? Or Run your test tape/a Standard STD
test sentence (to be used in AFS as Standard deviation SD
a Q Code) QJH Standard instrument arrival STAR†
Shallow fog MIFG Standard instrument departure SID†
Short (used to indicate the type of Standard regional route transmitting
approach desired or required) BRF frequencies RUT
Short range SRG

AIP GEN 2.2-37
Standards and Recommended Terminal area surveillance radar TAR

Practices [ICAO] SARPS Terminal arrival altitude TAA
Start of climb SOC Terminal control area TMA‡
State of the sea (followed by figures Terminal VOR TVOR
in METAR/SPECI) S...
Text (when the abbreviation is used
Station STN to request a repetition, the question
Stationary STNR mark (IMI) precedes the
Status STS abbreviation, e.g. IMI TXT) (to be
used in AFS as a procedure signal) TXT*
Step down fix SDF
The address (when this
Stop-end (related to RVR) END abbreviation is used to request a
Stopway SWY repetition, the question mark (IMI)
Stopway light(s) STWL precedes the abbreviation, e.g. IMI
Straight-in approach STA ADS) (to be used in AFS as a
procedure signal) ADS*
Stratiform STF
The last message received by me
Stratocumulus SC was . . . (to be used in AFS as a
Stratus ST procedure signal) LR
Subject to SUBJ The last message sent by me was .
Sunday SUN . . or Last message was . . . (to be
used in AFS as a procedure signal) LS
Sunrise SR
This is a channel-continuity-check
Sunrise to sunset HJ
of transmission to permit
Sunset SS comparison of your record of
Sunset to sunrise HN channel-sequence numbers of
Super high frequency [3 000 to 30 messages received on the channel
000 MHz] SHF (to be used in AFS as a procedure
signal) CH#
Supersonic transport SST
This is a duplicate message (to be
Supplement (AIP Supplement) SUP used in AFS as a procedure signal) DUPE#
Supplementary flight plan Threshold THR
(message type designator) SPL
Threshold crossing height TCH
Surface SFC
Through THRU
Surface movement control SMC
Thunderstorm (in aerodrome
Surface movement radar SMR reports and forecasts, TS used
Surveillance radar approach SRA alone means thunder heard but no
Surveillance radar element of precipitation at the aerodrome) TS
precision approach radar system SRE Thunderstorm (followed by RA =
rain, SN = snow, PL = ice pellets,
T GR = hail, GS = small hail and/or
snow pellets or combinations
Tail wind TAIL† thereof, e.g. TSRASN =
Take-off TKOF thunderstorm with rain and snow) TS . . .
Take-off distance available TODA Thursday THU
Take-off distance available, Till (followed by time by which
helicopter TODAH weather change is forecast to end) TL . . .
Take-off run available TORA To . . . (place) TO . . .
Taxiing or taxi TAX Top of climb TOC
Taxiing guidance system TGS Tornado TDO
Taxiway TWY Touch-and-go landing TGL
Taxiway-link TWYL Touchdown and lift-off area TLOF
Technical reason TECR Touchdown zone TDZ
Telephone TEL Towering cumulus TCU
Teletypewriter TT Track TR
Temperature T Track to fix TF
Temporary or temporarily TEMPO† Traffic TFC
Temporary reserved airspace TRA Traffic advisory TA

AIP GEN 2.2-38
Traffic alert and collision avoidance Upward (tendency in RVR during

system resolution advisory (to be previous 10 minutes) U
pronounced “TEE-CAS-AR-AY”) TCAS RA†
Traffic information broadcast by V
aircraft TIBA†
Variable VRB
Transition altitude TA
Variations from the mean wind
Transition level TRL direction (preceded and followed by
Transmits or transmitter TRANS figures in METAR/SPECI, e.g.
Trend forecast TREND† 350V070) . . . V...
Tropical cyclone TC Variations from the mean wind
speed (gusts) (followed by figures
Tropical cyclone advisory centre TCAC
in METAR/SPECI and TAF) G...
Tropopause TROP
Vector to final VTF
True airspeed TAS
Vertical VER
True bearing QTE
Vertical navigation (to be
Tsunami (used in aerodrome pronounced “VEE-NAV”) VNAV†
warnings) TSUNAMI†
Vertical path angle VPA
Tuesday TUE
Vertical speed VSP
Turbulence TURB
Vertical take-off and landing VTOL
Turn altitude TNA
Vertical visibility (followed by figures
Turn at an altitude/height TA/H in METAR/SPECI and TAF) VV . . .
Turn height TNH Very high frequency [30 to 300
Turning point TP MHz] VHF‡
T visual approach slope indicator Very high frequency direction-
system (to be pronounced “TEE- finding station VDF
VASIS”) T-VASIS† Very important person VIP‡
Type of aircraft TYP Very long range VLR
Typhoon TYPH Very low frequency [3 to 30 kHz] VLF
U VHF omnidirectional radio range VOR‡
Vicinity VCY
UHF tactical air navigation aid TACAN† Vicinity of the aerodrome (followed
Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000 by FG = fog, FC = funnel cloud, SH
MHz] UHF‡ = shower, PO = dust/sand whirls,
Ultra high frequency direction- BLDU = blowing dust, BLSA =
finding station UDF blowing sand, BLSN = blowing
snow, DS = duststorm, SS =
Ultra long range ULR
sandstorm, TS = thunderstorm or
Unable UNA VA = volcanic ash, e.g. VCFG =
Unable higher due traffic UHDT vicinity) VC . . .
Unable to approve UNAP Visibility VIS
Uncertainty phase INCERFA† Visibility, cloud and present weather
Unidentified precipitation (used in better than prescribed values or
automated METAR/SPECI) UP conditions (to be pronounced “KAV-
OH-KAY”) CAVOK†
Unlimited UNL
Visual approach chart (followed by
Unreliable UNREL
name/title) VAC . . .
Unserviceable U/S
Visual approach slope indicator
Until TIL† systems VASIS
Until advised by . . . UAB . . . Visual-aural radio range VAR
Until further notice UFN Visual flight rules VFR‡
Until past . . . (place) TIP Visual meteorological conditions VMC‡
Upper air route UAR Visual reference to the ground, by VSA
Upper area control centre UAC Volcanic ash VA
Upper control area UTA Volcanic ash advisory centre VAAC
Upper flight information region UIR‡ VOR airborne equipment test
Upper information centre UIC facility VOT

AIP GEN 2.2-39
VOR and TACAN combination VORTAC† Within WI

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

AIP GEN 2.3−1
GEN 2.3 CHART SYMBOLS

See ICAO Annex 4 Appendix 2 for full list of symbols.
2.3.1. Charts other than Approach Charts
Civil (land)
Civil (water)
Joint civil and military (land)
Joint civil and military (water)
Military (land)
Military (water)
Emergency aerodrome or aerodrome with no facilities
Sheltered anchorage
Heliport
2.3.2 Approach Charts
The aerodrome on which the procedure is based
Aerodrome affecting the traffic pattern on the aerodrome on

which the procedure is based
2.3.3 Aerodrome Charts
Hard surface runway
Unpaved runway
Stop way

AIP GEN 2.3−2
2.3.4 Aerodrome Installations and Lights
Aerodrome reference point (ARP)
Taxiways and parking areas

To be
Control Tower
determined
Point light
To be
Barrette
determined
Marine light
Obstacle light
Aeronautical ground light

To be
Wind direction indicator (lighted)
determined
To be
Wind direction indicator (unlighted)
determined
Landing direction indicator (lighted)
Landing direction indicator (unlighted)
2.3.5 Miscellaneous
Highest elevation on chart
Obstacle
Group obstacles
Note A: Numerals in italics indicate elevation of top obstacle
above sea level. A
Note B: Upright numerals in parentheses indicate height above B
specified datum.
Restricted airspace (prohibited, restricted or danger areas)
Common boundary of two areas
Transmission line or overhead cable
Isogonal

AIP GEN 2.4-1
GEN 2.4 LOCATION INDICATORS

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

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

2.4.2.1 – Decode
CODE LOCATION CODE LOCATION

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

AIP GEN 2.4-2
CODE LOCATION CODE LOCATION

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

AIP GEN 2.4−3
2.4.2.2 – Encode
LOCATION CODE LOCATION CODE
AMDAR OAAD JAWAND OAJW
ANDKHOI OAAK KABUL (ACC/FIC OAKX
ASMAR OAAS KABUL AD OAKB
BAGHLAN OABG KAJAKI OAKJ
BAGRAM OAIX KALAT OAKT
BAMAR OABR KALDAR OAKR
BAMYAN OABN KAMAR OAKM
BASTION AIRFIELD OAZI KAMDESH OAKD
BANDKAMALKHAN OABK KANDAHAR OAKN
BEHSOOD OABD KAREZ-I-MIR OAKZ
BOST/LASHKAR GAH OABT KESHM OAEK
CHAKHCHARAN OACC KHOJAGHAR OAKG
CHARBURJAK OACB KHOST/CHAPMAN OAKS
DARRA-I-SOOF OADF KHOST-O-FERING OAFG
DARWAZ OADZ KHWAHAN OAHN
DAWLATABAD OADD KOBAN OAKA
DESHOO OAOO KONJAK-I-LOGAR OAKL
DEVAR OADV KOTAL OATK
DILARAM OARM KRON MONJAN OAQM
ESHKASHEM OAEM KUNDUZ OAUZ
FEYZABAD OAFZ LAGHMAN OALN
FARAH OAFR LAL OALL
GADER OAGD LOGAR OALG
GARDEZ OAGZ MAIMANA OAMN
GASAR OAGS MAZAR-E-SHARIF OAMS
GHAZIABAD OAGA MUKUR OAMK
GHAZNI OAGN MUNTA OAMT
GHELMEEN OAGM NAWOR OANR
GULISTAN OAGL OBEH OAOB
HAJIGAK OAHJ PAGHMAN OAPG
HAZRAT EMAN OAHE PAN JAO OAPJ
HERAT OAHR QADES OAQD
ISLAM QALA OAEQ QAISAR OAQR
JABUL SARAJ OAJS QALA-I-NAW OAQN
JALALABAD OAJL QALA-I-YAZKHAN OAQK

AIP GEN 2.4−4
LOCATION CODE LOCATION CODE

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

AIP GEN 2.5−1
GEN 2.5 LIST OF RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS

2.5.1 Afghanistan’s navigation aids are detailed below.
Aid Ident Frequency Lat/Long Remarks

Bagram TACAN BGM CH105/ 115.8 N34º56'21.939" Military use only
E069º15'46.840"
Bagram ILS I-BAG 110.7 N34º57'45.48"
E69º16'39.55"
Herat TACAN HRT CH54/ 111.7 N34°12'38" - Military use only
MHz E62°13'42"
Herat NDB HRT 412 KHz N34°12'38" -
E62°13'42"
Kabul VOR-DME KBL 112.0 /CH57 N34º32'44.2"
E069º17'25.4"
Kabul TACAN OKB CH65 N34º33'48.0" Military use only
E069º12'58.7"
Kabul ILS I-AKW 110.5/CH42 N34º34'16.3"
E069º11'29.5"
Kandahar NDB KN 1720 MHz N31º29'57.92"
E065º51'09.30"
Kandahar TACAN KAF CH75/ 112.8 N31º30'24.6"
E065º51'06.6"
Mazar-e Sharif MES CH72X / N36º42'15.84" Military use only
TACAN 112.5 E67º12'49.96"

AIP GEN 2.6−1
GEN 2.6 CONVERSION TABLES
NM to KM KM to NM FT to M M to FT
1 NM = 1.852 KM 1 KM = 0.54 NM 1 FT = 0.3048 M 1 M = 3.281 FT
NM KM KM NM FT M M FT
0.1 0.185 0.1 0.05 1 0.305 1 3.28
0.2 0.370 0.2 0.11 2 0.610 2 6.56
0.3 0.556 0.3 0.16 3 0.914 3 9.84
0.4 0.741 0.4 0.22 4 1.219 4 13.12
0.5 0.926 0.5 0.27 5 1.524 5 16.40
0.6 1.111 0.6 0.32 6 1.829 6 19.69
0.7 1.296 0.7 0.38 7 2.134 7 22.97
0.8 1.482 0.8 0.43 8 2.438 8 26.25
0.9 1.667 0.9 0.49 9 2.743 9 29.53
1 1.852 1 0.54 10 3.048 10 32.81
2 3.704 2 1.08 20 6.096 20 65.62
3 5.556 3 1.62 30 9.144 30 98.43
4 7.408 4 2.16 40 12.192 40 131.23
5 9.260 5 2.70 50 15.240 50 164.04
6 11.112 6 3.24 60 18.288 60 196.85
7 12.964 7 3.78 70 21.336 70 229.66
8 14.816 8 4.32 80 24.384 80 262.47
9 16.668 9 4.86 90 27.432 90 295.28
10 18.520 10 5.40 100 30.480 100 328.08
20 37.040 20 10.80 200 60.960 200 656.17
30 55.560 30 16.20 300 91.440 300 984.25
40 74.080 40 21.60 400 121.920 400 1312.34
50 92.600 50 27.00 500 152.400 500 1640.48
60 111.120 60 32.40 600 182.880 600 1968.50
70 129.640 70 37.80 700 213.360 700 2296.59
80 148.160 80 43.20 800 243.840 800 2624.67
90 166.680 90 48.60 900 274.320 900 2952.76
100 185.200 100 54.00 1000 304.800 1000 3280.84
200 370.400 200 107.99 2000 609.600 2000 6561.68
300 555.600 300 161.99 3000 914.400 3000 9842.52
400 740.800 400 215.98 4000 1219.200 4000 13123.36
500 926.000 500 269.98 5000 1524.000 5000 16404.20
6000 1828.800
7000 2133.600
8000 2438.400
9000 2743.200
10000 3048.000

AIP GEN 2.7−1
GEN 2.7 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLES

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

AIP GEN 3.1−1
GEN 3 SERVICES
*GEN 3.1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
3.1.1 Responsible Service
3.1.1.1 The Aeronautical Information Service ensures the flow of information

necessary for the safety and regularity of international and domestic air navigation
within the area of its responsibility as indicated under GEN 3.1.2 below. The service
is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in ICAO Annex 15 –
Aeronautical Information Services.
3.1.2 Area of Responsibility
3.1.2.1 The Aeronautical Information Service is responsible for the collection and
dissemination of information for Afghanistan.
3.1.3 Aeronautical Publications
3.1.3.1 The aeronautical information is provided in the form of the Integrated

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

AIP GEN 3.1−2
3.1.3.3 Supplement to the AIP (AIP SUP) not implemented in Afghanistan AIP.
3.1.3.3.1 Temporary changes of long duration (three months and longer) and
information of short duration that consists of extensive text and/or text supplementing
the permanent information contained in the AIP are published as AIP Supplements
(AIP SUP). AIP SUPs are separated by information subject (General – GEN, Enroute
– ENR and Aerodromes – AD) and are placed accordingly at the beginning of each
AIP part. Each AIP Supplement is allocated a serial number, which is consecutive
and based on the calendar year, e.g. AIP SUP 1/04. Not implemented in Afghanistan
AIP
3.1.3.3.2 AIP SUP is kept in the AIP as long as all or some of its contents remain
valid. The period of validity of the information contained in the AIP SUP will normally
be given in the supplement itself. Alternatively, a NOTAM may be used to indicate
changes to the period of validity or cancellation of the AIP SUP. The checklist of AIP
SUP currently in force is issued in the monthly printed plain-language summary of
NOTAM in force. Not implemented in Afghanistan AIP.
3.1.3.4 Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)
3.1.3.4.1 Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC) contain information on the long-
term forecast of any major change in legislation, regulation, procedures or facilities.
This includes:
3.1.3.4.1.1 Information of a purely explanatory or advisory nature libel to affect flight
safety; and,
3.1.3.4.1.2 Information or notification of an explanatory or advisory nature concerning
technical, legislative or purely administrative matters.
3.1.3.4.2 AIC are issued in one series and each AIC is numbered consecutively on a
calendar year basis. The year, indicated by two digits, is a part of the serial number of
the AIC, e.g. AIC 1/04. A checklist of AIC currently in force is issued as an AIC twice
each year.
3.1.3.5 NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB):
3.1.3.5.1 NOTAMs contain information concerning the establishment, condition or
change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely
knowledge of which it is essential for personnel concerned with flight operations. The
text of each NOTAM contains the information in the order shown in the ICAO
NOTAMs format, and is composed of the significations/uniform abbreviated
phraseology assigned to the ICAO NOTAM Code. This is complemented by ICAO
abbreviations, indicators, identifiers, designators, callsigns, frequencies, figures and
plain language. NOTAM are originated and issued for Kabul FIR and are published.
Each pilot in command, Civil Air Carrier/Operator is responsible for ensuring current
NOTAMs are reviewed. Due to potential delays in transferring military NOTAMs
information into international NOTAM databases, all operators are advised to also
review NOTAMs on the Defence Internet NOTAM site (DINS) available at:
https://www.notams.jcs.mil;
https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/distribution/home.html; or
http://www.baseops.de

AIP GEN 3.1−3
3.1.3.6 Sale of Publications

3.1.3.6.1 The said publications may only be obtained from the MoTCA website.
Purchase prices are indicated in the following table:
Publication Price for a complete copy

In Afghanistan——Outside
Afghanistan
AIP – AFGHANISTAN No charge
ANNUAL subscription including Not currently available
NOTAM/AIC services
AIP ring binder Not currently available
3.1.4 Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) System
3.1.4.1 The Afghanistan AIP utilizes a 56-day AIRAC cycle. Amendments will only be
accepted up to 14 days prior to the publishing date. Future AIRAC publishing dates
are:
Publication Name & Effective date AIP submission close

Edition / Serial Number date
33 02-Jul-09 18-Jun-09
34 28-Aug-09 14-Jun-09
35 22-Oct-09 08-Oct-09
36 17-Dec-09 03-Dec-09
37 11- Feb- 10 28 Jan 10
3.1.5 Pre-flight Information Service at Aerodromes/Heliports
3.1.5.1 Not available at this time.

AIP GEN 3.2−1
GEN 3.2 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

3.2.1 Responsible Service(s)

3.2.2 Maintenance of Charts:

3.2.3 Purchase Arrangements

3.2.4 Aeronautical Chart Series available

3.2.5 List of Aeronautical Charts available

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

3.2.7 Topographical Charts

3.2.8 Corrections to Charts not contained in the AIP

AIP GEN 3.3−1
GEN 3.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

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

3.3.1.3 Differences to these provisions are detailed at GEN 1.7.
3.3.2.1 Air traffic services are provided for the entire Kabul FIR.
3.3.3 Types of Air Traffic Services
3.3.3.1 A combination of coalition military, military contractor and civilian air traffic
service workforce provides the following types of air traffic services in Afghanistan:
3.3.3.1.1 Aerodrome Control Service is provided to aerodrome traffic within an
airfield’s CTR/ATZ as defined in ENR 2.1.1.1. The control function in respect of
aerodrome and other traffic operating on the surface outside the landing area in use
may be provided separately and is termed Surface Movement Control. Bagram,
Kandahar, Kabul, Herat, Jalalabad and Mazar-E Sharif all provide an aerodrome
control service.
3.3.3.1.2 Approach/Departure Control Service is provided to flights within an
airfield’s TMA as defined in ENR 2.1.1.1. Approach/departure control service is
provided until the arriving flights become aerodrome traffic and to departing flights
from the time they cease to be aerodrome traffic until they climb independently of
approaching flights or aircraft departing on other routes. The control function
concerned with departing traffic when separately established is termed Departure
Control, the remaining function then being termed Approach Control.
Approach/Departure control service will be provided jointly with aerodrome control
service, unless specified otherwise in Enroute Supplement. A radar approach control
service is provided at Bagram, Kabul and Kandahar. A procedural approach control
service is provided at Mazar-e-Sharif.
3.3.3.1.3 Area Control Service is provided to flights operating in a control area when
not provided with aerodrome or approach control service. Enroute Procedural (non-

AIP GEN 3.3−2
ATC Surveillance System) service is provided by the Kabul ACC to IFR aircraft
operating on Kabul FIR high and low structure airways.
3.3.3.1.4 Air Traffic Surveillance Service is the predominant means of control at
Bagram, Kabul and Kandahar. ATC Surveillance service may include the following:
3.3.3.1.4.1 ATC Surveillance Service provides positive traffic separation (except
between VFR flights in VMC in Class D and E airspace) and the monitoring of aircraft
navigation, to identified traffic in controlled airspace.
3.3.3.1.4.2 Radar Information Service (RIS) is a service provided by ATC within ATC
Surveillance System coverage. It provides traffic, position and navigation information
to flights not receiving a separation service and is available to improve situational
awareness and assist pilots in avoiding collisions with other aircraft. At pilot request,
and, if possible, a controller providing RIS will suggest a course of action to avoid
other aircraft. Ultimate responsibility for aircraft and terrain avoidance rests with the
pilot in command. This service may be provided in Class G airspace to IFR flights in
relation to other IFR flights and, unless impracticable, in relation to observed VFR
flights. It may also be provided to VFR flights in Class E and G airspace.
3.3.3.1.4.3 Final Approach Service provides a precision or surveillance radar service
for final approach.
3.3.3.1.4.4 Emergency Service provides navigation assistance to aircraft in distress
or experiencing navigational difficulties.
3.3.3.1.5 Flight Information Service (FIS) is a non- ATC Surveillance System
service provided either separately, or in conjunction with other services, for the
purpose of supplying information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flight.
Provision of the service includes information about weather, changes of serviceability
of facilities, conditions at aerodromes and any other information pertinent to safety.
This service does not provide separation or sequencing to aircraft.
3.3.3.1.5.1 If in ATC Surveillance System coverage, the controller may attempt to
identify the flight for monitoring and coordination purposes only. Such identification
does not imply that an ATC Surveillance service is being provided or that the
controller will continuously monitor the flight.
3.3.3.1.5.2 Where a controller suspects, from whatever source, that a flight is in
dangerous proximity to another aircraft, a warning is to be issued to the pilot. It is
accepted that this information may be incomplete and the controller cannot assume
responsibility for its issuance at all times or for its accuracy.
3.3.4 Coordination between the Operator and Air Traffic Services
3.3.4.1 Coordination between the operator and traffic services is affected in

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

AIP GEN 3.3−3
3.3.5 Minimum Flight Altitude
3.3.5.1 Minimum flight altitude is determined by adding 2 000 feet on top of terrain or
obstacle heights taken in the vicinity of the area. That altitude is then rounded up to
the next hundred-foot value. For example, an obstacle exists at 6 775 feet. Add 2 000
feet to clear the obstacle, which would make the Minimum Obstacle Clearance
Altitude (MOCA) 8 800 feet. Rounded up to the next thousand-foot value equals a
minimum IFR flight altitude of 9 000 feet.
3.3.6 ATS Units Address List

AIP GEN 3.4−1
GEN 3.4 COMMUNICATION SERVICES

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

following ICAO documents:
Annex 10 Aeronautical Telecommunications
Doc 8400 Procedures for Air Navigation Services-ICAO Abbreviations and
Codes (PANS-ABC)
Doc 8585 Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical
Authorities and Services
Doc 7030 Regional Supplementary Procedures
Doc 7910 Location Indicators
3 4.2.1 Communication services are provided for the entire Kabul FIR.
3.4.3 Types of Services
3.4.3.1 Radio Navigation Services

The following types of radio aids to navigation are available:
VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
3.4.3.2 Mobile/Fixed Service
3.4.3.2.1 Mobile Service. The aeronautical stations maintain a continuous watch on
their stated frequencies during the published hours of service unless otherwise
notified. An aircraft should normally communicate with the air-ground agency that
exercises control in the area in which the aircraft is flying. Aircraft should maintain a
continuous watch on the appropriate frequency of the control station and should not
abandon watch, except in an emergency, without informing the control station.
3.4.3.2.2 Fixed Service. The messages to be transmitted over the Aeronautical
Fixed Service (AFS) are accepted only if they satisfy the requirements of ICAO
Annex 10, Vol. II Chapter 3.3; they are prepared in the form specified in ICAO Annex
10; and the text on an individual message does not exceed 200 groups. General
aircraft operating agency messages are only accepted for transmission to countries
that have agreed to a accept Class B traffic.
3.4.4 Requirements and Conditions
3.4.4.1 No specific requirements or conditions exist.

AIP GEN 3.5−1
GEN 3.5 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

3.5.1.1 The Kabul ACC will provide current weather conditions as well as altimeter
settings from various locations throughout the Kabul FIR and surrounding nations.
Kabul ACC will also provide limited forecasts.
3.5.2.1 Meteorological service is provided for the entire Kabul FIR.

3.5.3 Meteorological Observations and Reports
3.5.3.1 The following is a list of the appropriate weather station reporting codes for
weather stations in Afghanistan.
KABUL OAKB
KANDAHAR OAKN
BAGRAM KQSA
HERAT OAHR
MAZAR-E SHARIF EQBM
KUNDUZ * EQBA
FEYZABAD * EQBF
*Observation Post only.
3.5.3.2 These station codes can be used to obtain weather data from these locations
using the following internet address:
http://www.baseops.net/metro.html/
3.5.3.3 Military users from a .mil computer may also use the following site to obtain
weather data for the same sites in Afghanistan:
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/
3.5.5 Notification Required from Operators
3.5.6 Aircraft Reports
3.5.6.1 Aircraft are encouraged to provide weather reports to the Kabul ACC.

AIP GEN 3.5−2
3.5.7 VOLMET Service
3.5.8 SIGMET Service
3.5.9 Other Automated Meteorological Services

AIP GEN 3.6−1
GEN 3.6 SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR)

3.6.1 Responsible Service(s)
3.6.1.1 Search and rescue service (SAR) will be established to provide an early help
and rescue to passengers and aircrafts’ crews, which have found themselves in a
state of emergency on territory of Afghanistan and in Kabul FIR.
3.6.1.2 There is currently no national SAR capability in Afghanistan.
3.6.1.3 ISAF can provide limited SAR capability by re-tasking available aircraft or
helicopters.
3.6.1.4 The Combined Rescue Coordination Centre (CRCC) at ISAF Headquarters
Kabul has the responsibility for co-ordination of SAR provision.
Address of the Combined Rescue Coordination Centre:
Attn: ACE, CRCC Chief
HQ ISAF
Great Masood Road
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Commercial telephone: +93 (0) 79 951 1745
+93 (0) 79 951 1039
3.6.1.5 The search and rescue service will be provided in accordance with respective
military publications.
3.6.2.1 The search and rescue service is carried out on territory and airspace
covered by CFACC and ISAF and their subordinate units.
3.6.2.2 If a state of emergency of an aircraft controlled by ATS unit arises, the ATS
unit shall notify HQ ISAF CRCC immediately.
3.6.3.1 The service execution in the Combined Rescue Coordination Centre is

continuous H24.
3.6.4 Search and Rescue Agreements

3.6.5 Search and Rescue Facilities

AIP GEN 3.6−2
3.6.6 Signals and Procedures Employed by Rescue Aircraft
3.6.6.1 Procedures and signals used by aircraft

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

1 Required assistance V
2 Required medical assistance X
3 No or Negative N
4 Yes or Affirmative Y
5 Proceed in this direction
Instructions for use:
1. Make signals not smaller than 2.75 m (9 ft)
2. Take care to lay out signals exactly as shown.
3. Provide as much colour contrast as possible between signals and
background.
4. Make every effort to attract attention by other means such as radio, fire,
smoke, reflected light.
3.6.7 ELT Reporting Procedures
3.6.7.1 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) will be reported to the nearest ATC
facility as soon as possible. ATC facilities will contact HQ ISAF as noted in 3.6.1.4
and will cooperate with ISAF to the greatest extent possible.

AIP GEN 4.1−1
GEN 4 CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION

SERVICES
GEN 4.1 AERODROME/HELIPORT CHARGES
4.1.1 Not available at this time.

AIP GEN 4.2−1
GEN 4.2 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES CHARGES

4.2.1 Aircraft will be charged $400 USD for overflights.

AIP ENR 0.6−1
PART 2 – ENROUTE (ENR)

Page
ENR 0
ENR 0.1 PREFACE……………………………………….. ............. Not applicable
ENR 0.2 RECORD OF AIR AMENDMENT……… ...................... Not applicable
ENR 0.3 RECORD OF AIR SUPPLEMENTS……………. .......... Not applicable
ENR 0.4 CHECKIST OF AIP……………………………... ............ Not applicable
ENR 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENT TO THE AIP……......... Not applicable
ENR 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 2…………………….. ENR 0.6-1
ENR 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 2
ENR 1 GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
ENR 1.1 General Rules……………………………………… ......... ENR 1.1-1
ENR 1.2 Visual Flight Rules………………………………… ......... ENR 1.2-1
ENR 1.2.1 Visual Meteorological Conditions………… ........ ENR 1.2-1
ENR 1.2.2 Altitude and Airspace Restrictions ………… ...... ENR 1.2-2
ENR 1.2.3 Air Traffic Services…………………………. ........ ENR 1.2-2
ENR 1.2.4 Change to Instrument Flight Rules………… ...... ENR 1.2-3
ENR 1.3 Instrument Flight Rules……………………..…… ........... ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.3.1 Rules Applicable to all IFR Flights……… .......... ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.3.2 Change from IFR Flight to VFR Flight……… ..... ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.4 ATS Airspace Classification…………………………...... ENR 1.4-1
ENR 1.4.1 Description of Airspace in Kabul FIR……… ...... ENR 1.4-1
ENR 1.4.2 Airspace Classes, Service Provided, Flight
Requirements .................................................... ENR 1.4-2
ENR 1.4.3 Additions or Amendments to Afghanistan Airspace. ENR 1.4-3
ENR 1.4.4 Wake Turbulence Categories ............................ ENR 1.4-3
ENR 1.5 Holding, Approach and Departure Procedures……… .. ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.1 Holding……………………………………… ......... ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.2 Arriving Flights……………………………… ........ ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.3 Departing Flights…………………………… ........ ENR 1.5-3
ENR 1.5.4 Military and Civil lighting requirements……………… ENR 1.5-2
ENR 1.6 ATC Surveillance Services and Procedures…………… …ENR 1.6-1
ENR 1.6.1 Services and Coverage……………………………. ENR 1.6-1
ENR 1.6.2 Radio Failure Procedures…………………… ..... ENR 1.6-1
ENR 1.7 Altimeter Setting Procedures……………………………... ENR 1.7-1
ENR 1.8 Regional Supplementary Procedures (Doc 7030)………… ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.8.1 Flight Levels………………………………………. ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.8.2 Separation……………………………………….... ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.9 Air Traffic Flow Management…………………………….. ENR 1.9-1
ENR 1.9.1 Prior Permission Required (PPR) – General ..... ENR 1.9-1

AIP ENR 0.6−2
ENR 1.9.2 PPR Requests……………………………………… ENR 1.9-1

ENR 1.10 Flight Planning……………………………………….... .... ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.10.1 General……………………………………….... .... ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.10.2 Procedures Applicable to Operators/Pilots……. ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.10.3 Approval Prior to Flight Plan Submission…...... . ENR 1.10-4
ENR 1.10.4 Flight Plan Information………………………....... ENR 1.10-5
ENR 1.11 Addressing of Flight Plan Messages…………………... ENR 1.11-1
ENR 1.11.1 General…………………………………………..... ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.11.2 Herat (OAHR) Requirements…………………. ... ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.11.3 Mazar-e Sharif (OAMS) Requirements……….. . ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.11.4 Kabul (OAKB) Requirements ............................. ENR 1.11.1
ENR 1.12 Interception of Civil Aircraft………………………….. ..... ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.12.1 Interception Procedures……………………….. .. ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.12.2 Phraseology during Interception…………….... .. ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.12.3 Signals used in the Event of Interception……... ENR 1.12-2
ENR 1.13 Unlawful Interference…………………………………. .... ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.13.1 General……………………………………….... .... ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.13.2 Procedures………………………………………... ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.14 Air Traffic Incidents……………………………………..... ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.1 Definition of Air Traffic Incidents…………….. .... ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.2 Definition of Aircraft Proximity………………. ..... ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.3 Designation of Air Traffic Incidents…………… .. ENR 1.14-1
ENR 1.14.4 Use of Air Traffic Incident Report Form………... ENR 1.14-2
ENR 1.14.5 Reporting Procedures………………………….. .. ENR 1.14-2
ENR 1.14.6 Purpose of Reporting and Handling of the Form ENR 1.14-3
ENR 1.14.7 Air Traffic Incident Report Form………………… ENR 1.14-3
ENR 2 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
ENR 2.1 Flight Information Region, Terminal Control Areas… ... ENR 2.1-1
ENR 2.1.1 Air Traffic Control Airspace……………………… ENR 2.1-1
ENR 3 ATS ROUTES
ENR 3.1 Lower ATS Routes………………………………………… ENR 3.1-1
ENR 3.2 Upper ATS Routes……………………………………….. ENR 3.2-1
ENR 3.3 Area Navigation Routes………………………………….. ENR 3.3-1
ENR 3.4 Helicopter Routes………………………………………… ENR 3.4-1
ENR 3.5 Other Routes……………………………………………… ENR 3.5-1
ENR 3.6 Enroute Holding………………………………………….. ENR 3.6-1

AIP ENR 0.6−3
ENR 4 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS

ENR 4.1 Radio Navigation Aids – Enroute………………………… ENR 4.1-1
ENR 4.2 Special Navigation Systems……………………………… ENR 4.2-1
ENR 4.3 Name – Code Designators for Significant Points……… ENR 4.3-1
ENR 4.4 Aeronautical Ground Lights – Enroute…………………… ENR 4.4-1
ENR 5 NAVIGATION WARNINGS
ENR 5.1 Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas…………… ... ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.1 Introduction………………………………………. . ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.2 Definitions………………………………………... . ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.3 Designations…………………………………….... ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.1.4 Prohibited Areas………………………………….. ENR 5.1-2
ENR 5.1.5 Restricted Areas………………………………….. ENR 5.1-2
ENR 5.1.6 Danger Areas…………………………………….. ENR 5.1-7
ENR 5.2 Mil Exercise and Training Areas and Air Defence
Identification Zone ........................................................ ENR 5.2-1
ENR 5.3 Other Activities of a dangerous Nature and Other
Potential Hazards………………………………………... ENR 5.3-1
ENR 5.3.4 Ascents of Radiosondes and Radar High Altitude Wind
Observations ..................................................... ENR 5.3-2
ENR 5.4 Air Navigation Obstacles – Enroute……………………... ENR 5.4-1
ENR 5.5 Aerial Sporting and Recreational Activities……………... ENR 5.5-1
ENR 5.6 Bird Migration and Areas with Sensitive Fauna…………… ENR 5.6-1
ENR 6 ENROUTE CHART – ICAO
ENR 6.1 Afghanistan Low Level Enroute Chart…………………... ENR 6.1-1
ENR 6.2 Afghanistan High Level Enroute Chart………………….. ENR 6.2-1

AIP ENR 1.1−1
ENR 1 GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

ENR 1.1 GENERAL RULES
1.1.1 All non military aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR must file a flight plan. If a stop
over at an uncontrolled field is planned, the follow-on flight plan must be filed in
advance at an appropriate location. Compliance with ICAO procedures at
uncontrolled fields is mandatory to ensure separation from military operations.
1.1.2 All military aircraft operating in support of on-going military operations may
manoeuvre through any area in the Kabul FIR during hours of darkness. Landings
after sunset will be restricted to qualified NVG crews or to those airfields that have
appropriate runway lighting. Take-offs are at the discretion and training of the crew
after all risk assessment has been done.

AIP ENR 1.2−1
ENR 1.2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES

1.2.1 Visual Meteorological Conditions
1.2.1.1 IAW Rules of The Air Annex 2 to The Convention on International Civil
Aviation, except when operating as a special VFR flight, VFR flights shall be
conducted so that the aircraft is flown in conditions of visibility and distance from
clouds equal to or greater than those specified in the following table:
Airspace Classification
A *, C, D, G
E
ABOVE 900m (3 000 ft) At and below 900m (3 000
AMSL or above 300m (1 ft) AMSL or 300m (1 000 ft)
000 ft) above terrain, above terrain, whichever is
whichever is the higher the higher
Distance 1 500 m horizontally Clear of cloud and in sight of
from cloud 300m (1 000 ft) vertically the surface
Flight 8 km above 3 050 m (10 000 ft) AMSL 5 5 km
visibility km below 3 050 m (10 000 ft) AMSL
* The VMC minima in Class A airspace are included for guidance to pilots and do
not imply acceptance of VFR flights in Class A airspace.
1.2.1.2 When so prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority:

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

AIP ENR 1.2−2
1.2.2 Altitude and Airspace Restrictions
1.2.2.1 All VFR aircraft will fly at FLXX5. Civil VFR flights shall not be operated above
FL235. Military aircraft may operate VFR up to FL290 within TMA airspace and within
Class E Air Route airspace when crossing that Air Route. Military VFR flight shall not
operate above FL235 while transiting via a Class E Air Route. There are no altitude
restrictions on Military VFR aircraft within Class G airspace. Military VFR aircraft may
cross Class A Air Routes subject to ATC clearance.
1.2.2.2 All civilian VFR flights must adhere to the published air route corridors in order
to segregate from military activity. Compliance with these procedures does not relieve
pilots of own responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft or for maintaining own safe
terrain/obstacle clearance at all times.
1.2.2.3 Except when necessary for take-off, landing or by permission of an
appropriate authority, a VFR flight shall not be flown:
a. Over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open
air assembly of persons at a height less than 1000 ft (300m) above the
highest obstacle within a radius of 600m of the aircraft;
b. Elsewhere, at a height less than 500 ft (150 m) above the ground or water.
1.2.3 Air Traffic Services
1.2.3.1 VFR flights shall comply with the provisions of air traffic control instructions:
a. When operated within Class C and D airspace;
b. When forming part of aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes; or
c. A VFR flight operating within or into designated controlled airspace, shall

maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch on the
appropriate communication channel and report its position as necessary to
the air traffic services unit providing air traffic services.
1.2.3.2 All VFR aircraft must receive a clearance prior to entering Class C airspace.
Flight advisory with Kabul ACC should not be construed as a clearance to enter
Class C airspace.
1.2.3.3 Extensive military operations occur within the vicinity of the Low Air Routes
(Class E). All VFR aircraft (military and civil) shall contact ATC prior to entering or
crossing and while transiting via Class E Air Routes to receive traffic and airspace
closure information. VFR aircraft in Class E Air Routes are not subject to a clearance;
however the following information must be passed to ATC:
a. On first contact, prior to entering or crossing the Air Route, intended
tracking details.
b. Report passing waypoints.
c. Advise on level changes, prior to leaving the advised level.

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d. Amended tracking details.

e. Report when leaving the Air Route.
1.2.3.4 Military aircraft unable to comply with the procedure contained within ENR
1.2.3.3 shall remain off the Air Routes and establish communications with a tactical
C2 agency.
1.2.4 Change to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
1.2.4.1 An aircraft operating VFR that wishes to change to IFR shall:

a. If a flight plan was submitted, communicate the necessary changes to be
effected to its current flight plan, or
b. Submit a flight plan to the appropriate air traffic services unit and obtain a
clearance prior to proceeding IFR when in controlled airspace.
1.2.4.2 Aircraft departing satellite airports are VFR and will remain VFR until air traffic
control assigns an altitude. If air traffic control is unable to issue an altitude
immediately, the controller will advise the pilot when or where to expect altitude
assignment.

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ENR 1.3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES (IFR)

1.3.1 Rules Applicable to all IFR Flights
1.3.1.1 All civil aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR shall operate IFR in Class A except
where specifically authorized to conduct flight in VFR. Aircraft shall be equipped with
suitable instruments and navigation equipment appropriate to the route to be flown.
Aircraft intending to operate on Afghanistan’s air routes shall be suitably equipped to
comply with RNP-10 as detailed at GEN 1.5.2.
1.3.1.2 An IFR flight shall report, to the appropriate air traffic services unit, as soon as
possible, the time and level of passing each designated compulsory reporting point.
Position reports shall similarly be made in relation to additional points when
requested by the appropriate air traffic services unit.
1.3.1.3 Unless instructed by ATC, civil IFR flights are not permitted within Class G
airspace.
1.3.2 Change from IFR Flight to VFR Flight
1.3.2.1 An aircraft electing to change the conduct of its flight from compliance with the
instrument flight rules to compliance with the visual flight rules shall notify the
appropriate air traffic services unit specifically that the IFR flight is cancelled and
communicate there to the changes to be made to its current flight plan.
1.3.2.2 Military aircraft which are IFR and established on the airway or established
within Class E airspace and are requesting to land at airports which are outside of
these areas shall, if applicable, advise air traffic control when able to proceed tactical.
Air traffic control shall acknowledge and terminate IFR service. Aircraft that are
tactical shall cancel IFR and comply with applicable military directives. Aircraft that
cannot proceed tactical will not be descended below the airway’s minimum enroute
altitude or be permitted to exit the ATS route or Class E airspace.

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ENR 1.4 ATS AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION

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

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1.4.2 ATS Airspace Classes, Services provided and Flight Requirements:
Type Radio Subject to

Class Separation Services Speed
of Comms ATC
Provided Provided Limitation
Flight Required1 Clearance
IFR All aircraft ATC service N/A Continuous Yes
A Only2 two-way
B Not applicable in the Kabul FIR
IFR IFR from ATC service N/A Continuous Yes
IFR IFR two-way
from VFR
VFR VFR from 1) ATC service 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
IFR for separation below 3 050 two-way
C from IFR 2) m (10 000
VFR/VFR traffic ft) AMSL
information
(and traffic
avoidance
advice on
request
IFR IFR from ATC service, 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
IFR traffic below 3 050 two-way
information m (10 000
about VFR ft) AMSL
flights (and
traffic
avoidance
advice on
D request)
VFR Nil IFR/VFR and 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
VFR/VFR traffic below 3 050 two-way
information m (10 000
(and traffic ft) AMSL
avoidance
advice on
request)
IFR IFR from ATC service 250 kt IAS Continuous Yes
IFR and, as far as below 3 050 two-way
practical, traffic m (10 000
information ft) AMSL
about VFR
E flights
VFR Nil Traffic 250 kt IAS Continuous No3&4
information as below 3 050 two-way
far as practical m (10 000
ft) AMSL
F Not applicable in the Kabul FIR
IFR Nil Flight 250 kt IAS Continuous No5
G4 information below 3 050 two-way

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Type Radio Subject to

Class Separation Services Speed
of Comms ATC
Provided Provided Limitation
Flight Required1 Clearance
G4 service m (10 000
ft) AMSL
VFR Nil Flight 250 kt IAS No No
information below 3 050
service m (10 000
ft) AMSL
Note 1: Serviceable and operating mode 3ACFT Transponder required in all
airspace
Note 2: VFR Military aircraft may be cleared to cross Class A airways by ATC
provided they are separated from IFR traffic.
Note 3: All VFR aircraft (includes military) in Class E shall monitor the appropriate
ATC frequency.
Note 4 HEAVY wake turbulence category aircraft (aircraft with a MTOW greater than
136,000 Kg) shall follow IFR procedures when transiting via Class E Air Routes.
Note 5: Civil operations in class G airspace shall be kept to the minimum tracking
1.4.3 Additions or Amendments to Afghanistan Airspace.
1.4.3.1 Any requirement to add or amend airspace within the Kabul FIR is required to
be coordinated via the CFACC Liaison Officer (LNO) initially as the first Point of
Contact (POC) Cell +93 (0)799 723906 . The second POC is the AUAB AFFOR/A3:
DSN 318 436-2578/4097/4098. AFFOR/A3 is the final approval authority for airspace
additions or amendments.
1.4.4 Wake Turbulence Categories
1.4.4.1 For the purpose of wake turbulence, aircraft are divided into the following
weight categories:
a. SUPER (J) − A380 Aircraft;
b. HEAVY (H) − All other aircraft types of 136,000 KG maximum take−off
weight or more;
c. MEDIUM (M) − Aircraft types of less than 136,000KG maximum take-off
weight but more than 7,000KG maximum take-off weight;
d. LIGHT (L) − Aircraft types of 7,000KG maximum take-off weight or less.
Note: B757 and H47 (Chinook) are categorised Heavy (H) when the following aircraft
is categorised either Medium (M) or Light (L) and categorised Medium(M) when the
preceding aircraft is categorized Heavy (H).

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ENR 1.5 HOLDING, APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

1.5.1 Holding
1.5.1.1 Enroute holding will be used in Kabul FIR when needed to expedite the flow
of traffic. If holding is issued, all aircraft shall fly 10-mile legs and conduct right turns.
An “expect further clearance” time (EFC) shall be issued by ATC at least 5 minutes
prior to the aircraft’s estimated time to the clearance limit. If no delay is expected at
the clearance limit, air traffic control shall advise the pilot “no delay expected”.
1.5.1.2 Due to limited airspace available, it is imperative that the approaches to the
holding patterns and procedures are carried out as exactly as possible. Pilots should
inform ATC if the approach and/or holding cannot be performed as required.
1.5.2 Arriving Flights
1.5.2.1 Bagram, Kabul, and Kandahar Airfields
1.5.2.1.1 All arriving aircraft will contact ATC for air traffic approach service 10
minutes before entering Class C airspace. If no contact is made with ATC 10 minutes
before the Class C, the pilot will discontinue the approach and either hold at pilot’s
discretion outside the Class C and continue to attempt to contact ATC or divert to
alternate airfield. If diverting is not possible due to low fuel state, declare an
emergency and apply loss of communication procedures as per ENR 1.6.2 Radio
Failure Procedures.
1.5.2.1.2 All arriving aircraft must remain above FL 160 until 20 NM from Kabul
Airfield unless under Bagram Approach Control or Kabul Approach Control and
approved for descent below FL 160.
1.5.2.1.3 Arrivals to Kabul and Bagram from the enroute structure will be cleared to
the Kabul and Bagram airports as their clearance limit. Kabul ACC will initiate transfer
of communications prior to TCP.
1.5.2.1.4 Arrivals to Kandahar will be cleared to the Kandahar airport as their
clearance limit. Kabul ACC will initiate transfer of communications prior to TCP.
1.5.2.2 All Other Airfields
1.5.2.2.1 All civil aircraft capable of flight above F160, must track to airfields not
serviced by an air route via the air route that passes closest to the destination airfield.
Once abeam the destination airfield, aircraft must depart Class E airspace at 90
degrees to the air route, remaining at the assigned altitude until established inside
Class G airspace. Pilots must cancel IFR prior to leaving Class E airspace and avoid
any active military airspace as notified by ATC.
1.5.2.2.2 Pilots will cancel their IFR clearance prior to leaving Class E airspace when
inbound to airports that do not have approach procedures.
1.5.2.2.3 Common safety frequency VHF 125.2 MHz for all uncontrolled airfields in
Afghanistan.

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1.5.2.3 Visual Approach Procedure
1.5.2.3.1 An arriving flight may be cleared by ATC to execute a visual approach

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

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

processed via a straight in instrument approach, such as ILS or VOR/DME approach.
When a straight-in instrument approach is not available or is unsuitable in prevailing
conditions, international HEAVY aircraft are to conduct a straight-in visual approach
via 10 NM final.
1.5.2.3.5 Separation shall be provided between IFR aircraft cleared to execute a

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

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1.5.3.4 Civilian aircraft capable of flight above F160 shall limit transit time within
Class G by tracking to and joining the air route passing closest to the departure
airfield. ATC will advise these aircraft of known military activities which may affect
aircraft tracking.
NOTE: The aforementioned procedure does not replace or negate the need for a
flight plan. Operators using these procedures are still responsible for filing an ICAO
flight plan and obtaining applicable diplomatic clearances. Normal ATC procedures
apply outside Afghanistan.
1.5.4 Military and Civil aircraft lighting requirements.
1.5.4.1 Military airlift aircraft will operate with all lights and strobes when at or above
FL 280 in Afghanistan airspace. Military airlift aircraft will operate upper strobes only
when cruising below FL 280.
1.5.4.2 Military airlift aircraft will turn off all external lighting prior to descent/entry into
tactical areas of control.
1.5.4.3 Non-NVG Airland qualified crews will not turn landing and taxi lights on earlier
than 400 ft AGL unless necessitated by the operational environment. However, lights
will be turned on no later than 100 ft AGL.
1.5.4.4 NVG Airland qualified crews utilizing NVG's, with prior coordination from the
controlling agency, may perform landings with NVG lighting only.
1.5.4.5 For departures, crews may depart with only NVG lighting. However, if poor
runway lighting conditions exist or if the experience or comfort level requires lighting,
for safety, the Aircraft Commander will utilize the appropriate lighting for safe
operations. Regardless, crew will turn off aircraft lighting after take-off.
1.5.4.6 All civil aircraft operating between the hours of sunset and sunrise shall
operate external lighting in accordance with Annex 2 to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation.

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ENR 1.6 ATC SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND PROCEDURES

1.6.1 Services and Coverage
1.6.1.1 ATC Surveillance System: ATC surveillance service is only available within
the following terminal areas:
1.6.1.1.1 Bagram Airfield.
1.6.1.1.2 Kandahar Airfield.
1.6.1.1.3 Kabul Airport.
1.6.1.2 There is no enroute ATC Surveillance System within the Kabul FIR. Air traffic
control applies Procedural (non-ATC Surveillance System) separation standards to
aircraft flying in the high and low enroute airway structures.
1.6.2 Radio Failure Procedures
1.6.2.1 All aircraft entering the Low Altitude Structure shall call the Kabul ACC 10
minutes prior to crossing the Kabul FIR boundary. If two-way radio communication
cannot be established with the Kabul ACC prior to crossing the boundary IFR service
will be terminated at the Kabul FIR boundary.
1.6.2.2 After crossing the Kabul FIR boundary, if two-way radio communication is not
established, aircraft must adjust altitude to a VFR cruising altitude.
1.6.2.3 If aircraft re-establish two-way radio contact after crossing the Kabul FIR
boundary, then an IFR clearance can be requested with the Kabul ACC. Aircraft must
maintain VFR until an IFR clearance is received.
1.6.2.4 In the event that a pilot suffers a total communications failure, he shall
squawk mode 3/A code 7600 and proceed on last assigned airway and flight level in
accordance with standard ICAO procedures located in ICAO 4444 15.2.

AIP ENR 1.7−1
ENR 1.7 ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURES

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

AIP ENR 1.8−1
ENR 1.8 REGIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES

1.8.1 Flight Levels
1.8.1.1 Use of any flight level other than assigned is not authorized unless for an
emergency.
1.8.1.2 VFR aircraft will fly in accordance with the Table of Cruising Levels in
Appendix 3 of ICAO Annex 2 (also referred to as Semi-Circular Cruising Levels/0-179
degrees odd flight levels, 180-359 degrees even flight levels) plus 500 ft. There is
currently no level restriction for Military VFR operations above FL 290 in Class G
airspace.
1.8.1.3 CAUTION: Afghanistan is mountainous terrain with peaks over 22,000 ft
AMSL. Pilots are advised of high terrain in vicinity of routings. For example:
V338 (GEROR-MURAD): 16 580 ft peak N34º38' E067º37' (north edge of
airway)
A453 (MURAD-PAROD): 14 800 ft peak N33º26' E067º53'
M920 (QUINA – DOSHI): 16 440 ft peak N35º21' E068º47'
G206 (ALAMI – OMKOE): 18 832 ft peak N35º38' E070º53'.
1.8.1.4 Altitude changes for IFR aircraft are provided by air traffic control within the
Kabul FIR once established on an airway in the Kabul ACC High Enroute Structure.
1.8.1.5 Aircraft entering the Turkmenabat FIR are to fly at even 2000 ft levels above
FL200 (FL220, FL240, etc) in accordance with the Table of Cruising Levels. Only IFR
aircraft will enter the Turkmenabat FIR at FL200 and above. No VFR aircraft will be
permitted to fly into Turkmenabat FIR at FL200 and above.
1.8.1.6 Aircraft entering the Turkmenabat FIR will remain on their last assigned Mode
3/A SSR code unless instructed to change or requested and approved to change by
Turkmenistan ATC.
1.8.1.7 Aircraft deviating from high airways are entering Class G airspace and
restricted military areas and will be subjected to fighter interception, ICAO sanctions,
and denial of future over-flights.
1.8.2 Separation
1.8.2.1 Minimum Procedural (non- ATC Surveillance System) longitudinal separation

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

AIP ENR 1.9−1
ENR 1.9 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT (ATFM)

1.9.1 Prior Permission Required (PPR) – General
1.9.1.1 The following Airfields require PPRs:

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

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

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ENR 1.10 FLIGHT PLANNING

1.10.1 General
1.10.1.1 All civil flights authorized to operate in the Kabul FIR must file an ICAO flight
plan in accordance with ICAO Rules of the Air Annex 2, if possible.
1.10.1.2 If ICAO flight plans are unavailable, all aircraft must file a flight plan including
at least the following:
a. Callsign
b. Type
c. Departure point
d. Destination
e. Altitude
f. Route of Flight
g. Estimated time of arrival
1.10.1.3 Military flight plans from Bagram and Kandahar airports will be received by
the Kabul ACC via the IMT system. Flight plans can be called in to the Kabul ACC by
dialling DSN 318 237-2840 and 318.237-6841. If unable to file a flight plan at the
departing point, aircrews are required to depart VFR and contact Kabul ACC as soon
as possible to file in the air.
1.10.1.4 Kandahar Airfield Management Office does not possess flight plan filing
capability for military or civilian aircraft.
1.10.2 Procedures applicable to Operators/Pilots
1.10.2.1 The levels at which a flight is to be conducted shall be specified in a flight

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

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

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COUNTRY REPORTING
LAT/LONG AIRWAY ALTITUDE
(TO/FROM) POINT
E70º44'00"
Uzbekistan AMDAR N37º12'30" A454 FL 190 – FL 290
E67º20'36"
AMDAR N37º12'30" A466 FL310 - FL430
E67º20'36"
Turkmenistan RAPTA N37º27'00" B442 7 000 ft – FL 290
E65º38'00"
LEMOD N36º10'00" M696/N644 FL 180 – FL 430
E64º17'30"
RANAH N35º35'00" V838/L750 FL 160 – FL 430
E63º12'00"
Iran CHARN N35º10'06.84" V390/G492 9 000 ft – FL 430
E61º08'07.32" B466
KAMAR N32º39'00" G202 11 000 ft – FL 290
E60º44'00"
SOKAM N33º13'16.02" V338 11 000 ft – FL 290
E60º37'54"
SIGSI N31º05'30" V717 8 000 ft – FL 290
E61º53'00"

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

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

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ENR 1.11 ADDRESSING OF FLIGHT PLAN MESSAGES

1.11.1 General.
1.11.1.1 Flights intending to land in Afghanistan should file a roundtrip flight plan
using the address OAKXZQZX. Flights overflying Afghanistan (transiting Kabul FIR)
should address their flight plan using the address OAKXZQZX.
1.11.2 Herat (OAHR) Requirements
1.11.2.1 Flight plans and associated messages of flights with Herat Airport (OAHR)
as a destination, departure or alternate aerodrome must include Herat Tower AFTN
address (OAHRYAYX) in the address list.
1.11.3 Mazar-e Sharif (OAMS) Requirements
1.11.3.1 Flight plans and associated messages of flights with Mazar-e Sharif Airport
(OAMS) as a destination, departure or alternate aerodrome must include AFTN
addresses ETCCYFMS and OAMSYAYX in the address list.
1.11.4 Kabul (OAKB) Requirements
1.11.4.1 Flight plans and associated messages of flights with Kabul International
Airport (OAKB) as a destination, departure or alternate aerodrome must include KAIA
AIS and Briefing room AFTN addresses (OAKBYWYX, OAKBYNYX, OAKBZPZX) in
the address line.

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ENR 1.12 INTERCEPTION OF CIVIL AICRAFT

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

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

CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN My call sign is (call sign)
WILCO VILL-KO Understood. Will comply
CAN NOT KANN NOTT Unable to comply
REPEAT REE-PEET Repeat your instruction
AM LOST AM LOSST Position unknown
MAYDAY MAYDAY I am in distress
HIJACK HI-JACK I have been hijacked
LAND LAAND I request to land at (Place name)
DESCEND DEE-SEND I require descent
1.12.2.2 The phrases shown in the table below shall be used by the intercepting
aircraft and transmitted twice in the circumstances described in the preceding
paragraph.
1.12.2.3 If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those
given by the intercepting aircraft by visual signals and/or by radio, the intercepted

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

CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN What is your call sign?
FOLLOW FOL-LO Follow me
DESCEND DEE-SEND Descend for landing
YOU LAND YOU LAAND Land at this aerodrome
PROCEED PRO-SEED You may proceed
1.12.3 Signals for Use in the Event of Interception
1.12.3.1 Signals initiated by Intercepting Aircraft and responses by Intercepted

Aircraft:
Serie INTERCEPTING Meaning INTERCEPTED Meaning

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

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Note 2.-If the

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

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1.12.3.2 Signals initiated by Intercepted Aircraft and responses by Intercepting

Aircraft
Serie INTERCEPTED Meaning INTERCEPTING Meaning

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

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ENR 1.13 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE

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

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

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ENR 1.14 AIR TRAFFIC INCIDENTS

The Air Traffic Incident procedures described below are derived from Appendix 4 to
ICAO Doc 4444 Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Air Traffic Management
1.14.1 Definition of Air Traffic Incidents
1.14.1.1 Air traffic incident. A serious occurrence related to the provision of air traffic
services, such as:
a. Aircraft proximity (AIRPROX),
b. Serious difficulty resulting in a hazard to aircraft caused, for example, by:
i) Faulty procedures,
ii) Non-compliance with procedures, or
iii) Failure of ground facilities.
1.14.2 Definitions for Aircraft Proximity (AIRPROX)
1.14.2.1 Aircraft proximity (AIRPROX). A situation in which, in the opinion of the
pilot or air traffic services personal, the distance between aircraft, as well as relative
positions and speed, has been such that the safety of the aircraft involved may have
been compromised. Aircraft proximity is classified as follows:
a. Risk of collision. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which
serious risk of collision has existed.
b. Safety not assured. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which the
safety of the aircraft may have been compromised.
c. No risk of collision. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which no
risk of collision has existed.
d. Risk To be determined. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in
which insufficient information was available to determine the risk involved,
or inconclusive or conflicting evidence precluded such determination.
1.14.2.2 AIRPROX. The code word used in an air traffic incident report to designate
aircraft proximity.
1.14.3 Designation of Air Traffic Incidents.
1.14.3.1 Air traffic incidents are designated and identified in reports as follows:
TYPE DESIGNATION
Air Traffic Incident Incident
as 1.14.1.1 above AIRPROX (aircraft proximity)
as 1.14.1.1 b i & ii above Procedure
as 1.14.1.1.b iii above Facility

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1.14.4 Use of the Air Traffic Incident Report Form (Attached at paragraph
1.14.7)
1.14.4.1 The Air Traffic Incident Report Form is intended for use:
a. By a pilot for filing a report on an air traffic incident after arrival or for
confirming a report made initially by radio during flight.
Note: The form, if available on board, may also be of use in providing a template
for making the initial report in flight.
b. By an ATS unit for recording an air traffic incident report received by radio,
telephone or teleprinter.
Note: The form may be used as a template for the text of a message to be
transmitted over the AFS network.
1.14.5 Reporting Procedures (including In-Flight Procedures)
1.14.5.1 The following are the procedures to be followed by a pilot who is or has been
involved in an incident.
1.14.5.1.1 During flight, use the appropriate air/ground frequency for reporting an
incident of major significance, particularly if it involves other aircraft, so as to permit
the facts to be ascertained immediately. Inform air traffic control immediately of
intentions to file a report to facilitate a timely investigation.
1.14.5.1.2 As promptly as possible after landing, submit a completed Air Traffic
Incident Report Form for the following reasons:
1.14.5.1.2.1 Confirming a report of an incident made initially via air/ground frequency,
or for making the initial report on such an incident if it had not been possible to report
it by radio.
1.14.5.1.2.2 For reporting an incident that did not require immediate notification at the
time of occurrence.
1.14.5.2 An initial report made by radio should contain the following information:
1.14.5.2.1 Aircraft identification
1.14.5.2.2 Type of incident, e.g. aircraft proximity
1.14.5.2.3 The incident details of sections A, F, I, J, K, L, M, N and O in the form in
section 1.14.7.
1.14.5.3 The confirmatory report of an incident of major significance initially reported
by radio or the initial report on any other incident should be submitted to each of the
following;
MoTCA via fax: (00873) 762-523-846
MoTCA liaison: (00873) 070-172-299
CFACC Safety: caocsafety.flight@auab.afcent.af.mil

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1.14.6 Purpose of Reporting and Handling of the Form
1.14.6.1 The purpose of the reporting of aircraft proximity incidents and their
investigation is to promote the safety of aircraft. The degree of risk involved in an
aircraft proximity incident should be determined in the incident investigation and
classified as “risk of collision”, “safety not assured”, “no risk of collision” or “risk To be
determined”
1.14.6.2 The purpose of the form is to provide investigation authorities with as
complete information on an air traffic incident as possible and to enable them to
report back, with the least possible delay to the pilot or operator concerned, the result
of the investigation of the incident and, if appropriate, the remedial action taken.
1.14.7 Air Traffic Incident Report Form.
1.14.7.1 The Air Traffic Incident Report form is to be used when submitting or
receiving a report on an incident. The form is available below and as a stand alone
document (pdf format) on the MoTCA website:
Air Traffic Incident Report form ...............................................
http://www.motca.gov.af/important_information.htm
Shaded boxes contain items to be included in an initial report by radio.

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ENR 2 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

ENR 2.1 FLIGHT INFORMATION REGIONS AND TERMINAL CONTROL AREAS
2.1.1. Air Traffic Control Airspace
2.1.1.1 The Kabul ACC is comprised of the following airspace classifications.
Control
Location Class Dimensions Freq
Agency
High Air A See ENR 3.2 Kabul Area See ENR 3.2
Routes Control
Centre
Low Air E See ENR 3.1 Kabul Area See ENR 3.1
Routes Control
Centre
Bagram C 20 NM radius of Bagram TACAN Bagram 133.35 MHz

(BGM) from 1 000 ft AGL up to FL Approach
Bagram 379.3 MHz
290, excluding that airspace which is
TMA Class D, and that airspace which is
included in Kabul class C airspace.
D 5 NM radius from the ARP surface to Bagram 118.50 MHz

7 400 ft AMSL. Tower
Bagram 325.75 MHz
CTR
E from 20 NM to 50 NM radius of Bagram 133.35 MHz

Bagram TACAN (BGM). Approach
Bagram 379.3 MHz
TMA 1 000 ft AGL up to FL 290.
excluding that airspace in the class A

air routes. Aircraft shall remain clear
of an area clockwise from BGM 160
radial to the 235 radial FL 280 – FL
290.
Kabul C Sector A bounded by the coordinates: Kabul 131.60 MHz

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

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

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Control
Agency
e. N34º12'46.79" E069º45'58.89",
f. N34º07'36.44" E069º30'59.47",
g. N34º06'55.93" E069º13'02.92",
h. N34º40'58.71" E069º14'58.99",
1 000 ft AGL to FL 160 excluding that
airspace which is designated as Class
D.
See ENR 2.1.1.2 for diagram of Kabul

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

500 ft AMSL. Tower
Kabul 284.275 MHz
CTR 134.500 MHz
Kandahar C 50 NM radius from the ARP. Kandahar 280.825 MHz

Approach
Kandahar 1 000 ft AGL up to FL 290. 123.825 MHz
TMA
D 5 NM radius from the ARP surface to, Kandahar 125.5 MHz

but not including, 6 000 ft AMSL. Tower
Kandahar 360.2. MHz
CTR
E Class E airspace is FL200 to FL290 Kandahar 280.825 MHz

50nm radius of OAKN. Approach
Kandahar 123.825 MHz
TMA Class E airspace is 6000ft AMSL
(2500ft AGL) to FL200 from 30nm to
50nm OAKN.
Mazar-e- D excluding the CTR, Mazar 121.250 MHz

Sharif CONTROL
Mazar-e- TMA A 15 NM radius from the ARP,
Sharif 1000 ft AGL to FL160 , and
TMA
TMA B 15 NM to 30 NM radius from
2500 ft AGL to FL160
D 6 NM radius from ARP surface to Mazar 135.350 MHz

4 000 ft AMSL. Tower
Mazar-e-
Sharif
CTR
Herat D 10 NM radius from ARP surface to Herat Tower 123.350MHz

7 000 ft AMSL.
Herat 240.300 MHz
CTR
Jalalabad D 5 NM radius from ARP up to and Jalalabad 129.7 MHz

including 4 300 ft AMSL. Tower
Jalalabad

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Control
Agency
CTR
Salerno D 5 NM radius from the ARP up to and Salerno 121.975 MHz

including 6 400 ft AMSL Tower
Salerno 334.60 MHz
CTR
Tarin D 5NM radius from ARP surface to, but TK Tower 131.275 MHz
Kowt not including, 7 500 ft AMSL.
Takin 247.100 MHz
Kowt
CTR
Bastion G 5 NM radius centred on ARP surface Bastion 121.0 MHz

Airfield to 3 000 ft AGL. Tower
Bastion 385.0 MHz
ATZ An ATZ is not allocated a Class of
airspace; it will adopt the same Class
as the surrounding airspace. Aircraft
require ATC permission to operate
within an ATZ.
All Other G CTAF 125.2 MHz

Airspace
2.1.1.2 Diagram of Kabul TMA:

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AIP ENR 3.1−1
ENR 3 ATS ROUTES

ENR 3.1 LOWER ATS ROUTES
3.1.1. The Low Air Route structure comprises of air routes as per ENR 3.1.4. Theses
Air Routes are 20 NM wide, 10 NM either side of the designated track from FL 160 to
FL 290.
3.1.1.1 All civil air routes and flight levels are separated from military airspace. Any
deviation from these civil air routes and flight levels may cause traffic conflicts with
ongoing military operations. Failure to comply with these procedures may result in
interception by armed coalition fighter aircraft
3.1.2 When entering the Low Altitude Structure at or below FL 290 from the North
between LEMOD Waypoint on M696 clockwise to LAJAK Waypoint on M696, aircraft
shall contact Kabul ACC on 118.3 VHF or 242.6 UHF. When entering Kabul ACC at
or below FL 290 from the South between RIMPA Waypoint on G202 clockwise to
RANAH Waypoint on V838, aircraft shall contact Kabul ACC on 120.9 VHF or 361.0
UHF. If unable to contact Kabul ACC on VHF or UHF, attempt to contact via HF
frequencies 5658 or 10018. All aircraft, both IFR and VFR, must continually monitor
the frequency assigned by air traffic control.
3.1.2.1 125.2 MHz shall be monitored when unable to establish two way
communications with the Kabul Area Control Centre (KACC) while on an Air Route.
This frequency may be used by the KACC to broadcast or relay "safety of flight"
information.
3.1.3 All air routes are identified by latitude and longitude references and utilize
modified RNP-10 requirements. Aircraft must be capable of maintaining RNP-10
without reliance on ground based navigation aid updates in the Kabul FIR.
3.1.4 HEAVY wake turbulence category aircraft (aircraft with a MTOW greater than
136,000 Kg) shall follow IFR procedures when transiting via Class E Air Routes.
MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
AIR ROUTE CLEARANCE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG ALITITUDE ALTITUDE
(MOCA) (MRA)
GADER VACUK
A453 N29º40'59.70" N30º42'44.48" 7 000 NONE
E61º28'03.42" E63º51'19.02"
VACUK LOVIT
A453 N30º42'44.48" N31º09'04" 7 000 11 000
E63º51'19.02" E065º00'26"
LOVIT PAROD
A453 N31º09'04" N31º29'00" 7 000 7 000
E065º00'26" E65º54'00"

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MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
PAROD KUNAN
A453 N31º29'00" N32º03'34" 12 800 12 800
E65º54'00" E066º36'27"
KUNAN MAXIN
A453 N32º03'34" N32º46'30" 12 800 17 000
E066º36'27" E67º27'00"
MAXIN PATOX
A453 N32º46'30" N33º32'54" 16 300 23 000
E67º27'00" E68º25’12"
PATOX KEDAR
A453 N33º32'54" N34º10'04.07" 16 500 17 000
E68º25'12" E68º53'15.39"
KEDAR MURAD
A453 N34º10'04.07" N34º31'00" 16 500 16 500
E68º53'15.39" E69º09'00"
MURAD MIXEL
A453 N34º31'00"“ N34º27'19.05" 16 500 16 500
E69º09'00" E70º04'54.67"
MIXEL RAMSO
A453 N34º27'19.05" N34º25'48" 16 500 16 500
E70º04'54.67" E70º28'30"
RAMSO LAJAK
A453 N34º25'48" N33º55'58.98" 16 900 25 000
E70º28'30" E70º29'58.98"
AMDAR KHOLM
A454 N37º12'30" N36º43'00" 18 400 18 400
E67º20'36" E67º41'00"
KHOLM DOSHI
A454 N36º43'00" N35º36'00" 18 400 32 000
E67º41'00" E68º26'30"
DOSHI MURAD
A454 N35º36'00" N34º31'00" 18 400 29 000
E68º26'30" E69º09'00"
RAMSO KOTAL
A455 N34º25'48" N34º05'58.98" 11 200 25 000
E70º28'30" E71º08'58.02"
KAMAR FARAH
G202 N32º39'00" N32º22'00" 10 400 26 000
E60º44'00" E62º09'30"

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MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
FARAH DILAM
G202 N32º22'00" N32º10'30" 10 400 26 000
E62º09'30" E63º24'00"
DILAM DOLAN
G202 N32º10'30" N31º50'30" 10 300 21 000
E63º24'00" E64º39'00"
DOLAN NABID
G202 N31º50'30" N31º44'52" 10 300 10 300
E64º39'00" E064º58'27"
NABID PAROD
G202 N31º44'52" N31º29'00" 10 300 10 300
E064º58'27" E65º54'00"
PAROD VUSIP
G202 N31º29'00" N31º25'56" 11 200 11 200
E65º54'00" E066º52'20"
VUSIP RIMPA
G202 N31º25'56" N31º26'00" 11 200 11 200
E066º52'20" E67º36'00"
GEROR ALEXY 12 000
V718 N34º12'36" N33º11'30" 12 000
E62º13'18" E62º50'00"
ALEXY DILAM
V718 N33º11'30" N32º10'30" 12 800 25 000
E62º50'00" E63º24'00"
DILAM VACUK
V718 N32º10'30" N30º42'44.48" 12 800 16 500
E63º24'00" E63º51'19.02"
VACUK EMERO
V718 N30º42'44.48" N30º14'23.88" 5 000 Unknown
E63º51'19.02" E65º06'18.50"
EMERO SERKA
V718 N30º14'23.88" N29º51'00" 11 200 Unknown
E65º06'18.50" E66º15'00"
V718 Caution: Approaching SERKA from EMERO, R249E in the Karachi FIR is very
close to the air route to the south. It is recommended aircraft maintain centreline into
and out of SERKA to avoid the restricted area.
GADER NABKA
G206 N29º40'59.70" N31º28'59.86" 10 200 NONE
E61º28'03.42" E62º51'06.92"

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MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
NABKA DILAM
G206 N31º28'59.86" N32º10'30" 10 200 21 000
E62º51'06.92" E63º24'00"
DILAM BAGNI
G206 N32º10'30" N32º37'30" 14 700 21000
E63º24'00" E64º26'30"
BAGNI RIKAD
G206 N32º37'30" N33º27'42" 14 700 20 000
E64º26'30" E66º27'30"
RIKAD NEVIV
G206 N33º27'42" N33º58'48" 17 900 27 000
E66º27'30" E67º47'00"
NEVIV TABDA
G206 N33º58'48" N34º18'32.12" 17 900 23 000
E67º47'00" E68º36'17.50"
TABDA MURAD
G206 N34º18'32.12" N34º31'00" 17 900 18 000
E68º36'17.50" E69º09'00"
MURAD IMGES
G206 N34º31'00" N34º59'01.74" 16 500 16 500
E69º09'00" E70º09'08.84"
IMGES ALAMI
G206 N34º59'01.74" N35º06'06" 16 500 21 000
E70º09'08.84" E70º25'12"
ALAMI OMKOE
G206 N35º06'06" N35º36'58.02" 20 100 29 000
E70º25'12" E71º30'58.02"
DAVER EMERO
M375 N29º34'18" N30º14'23.88" 9 500 17 000
E64º40'36" E65º06'18.50"
EMERO ULOSA
M375 N30º14'23.88" N30º45'09" 9 500 9 500
E65º06'18.50" E065º25'47"
ULOSA PAROD
M375 N30º45'09" N31º29'00" 9 500 9 500
E065º25'47" E65º54'00"
PAROD DARUS
M375 N31º29'00" N32º17'44" 15 400 15 400
E65º54'00" E066º07'37"

AIP ENR 3.1−5
MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
DARUS RIKAD
M375 N32º17'44" N33º27'42" 15 400 20 000
E066º07'37" E66º27'30"
RIKAD VUVEN
VFR corridor
M375 N33º27'42" N34º32'30" 16 900
only
E66º27'30" E66º55'30"
VUVEN SERGO
VFR corridor
M375 N34º32'30" N35º14'29" 16 900
only
E66º55'30" E67º07'18"
SERGO BOTAN
VFR corridor
M375 N35º14'29" N36º16'10" 15 300
only
E67º07'18" E67º30'40"
BOTAN KHOLM
VFR corridor
M375 N36º16'10" N36º43'00" 15 300
only
E67º30'40" E67º41'00"
LEMOD RESOT
M696 N36º10'00" N35º55'30" 17 500 26 000
E64º17'30" E64º46'12"
RESOT SERGO
M696 N35º55'30" N35º14'29" 17 500 Unknown
E64º46'12" E67º07'18"
SERGO VUSAR
M696 N35º14'29" N34º50'22.21" 17 500 Unknown
E67º07'18" E68º15'27.98"
VUSAR MURAD
M696 N34º50'22.21" N34º31'00" 17 500 18 000
E68º15'27.98" E69º09'00"
MURAD GERAN
M696 N34º31'00" N34º14'20" 17 300 17 300
E69º09'00" E69º48'12"
GERAN LAJAK
M696 N34º14'20" N33º55'58.98" 17 300 25 000
E69º48'12" E70º29'58.98"
DOSHI QUINA
M920 N35º36'00" N36º08'06.42" 17 500 29 000
E68º26'30" E68º52'09.24"
QUINA COKIB
M920 N36º08'06.42" N36º47'48" 17 500 26 000
E68º52'09.24" E69º23'00"

AIP ENR 3.1−6
MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
SOKAM GEROR
V338 N33º13'16.02" N34º12'36" 10700 16 000
E60º37'54" E62º13'18"
GEROR VELDT
V338 N34º12'36" N34º30'00" 16 900 16900
E62º13'18" E64º54'00"
VELDT VUVEN
V338 N34º30'00" N34º32'30" 16 900 Unknown
E64º54'00" E66º55'30"
VUVEN LONEX
V338 N34º32'30" N34º31'33.63" 18 600 Unknown
E66º55'30" E68º23'17.97"
LONEX MURAD
V338 N34º31'33.63" N34º31'00" 18 600 19 000
E68º23'17.97" E69º09'00"
CHARN GEROR
V390 N35º10'06.84" N34º12'36.00" 8 800 8 800
E61º08'07.32" E62º13'18.00"
GEROR BAGNI
V390 N34º12'36.00" N32º37'30" 15 600 26 000
E62º13'18.00" E64º26'30"
BAGNI TOTSI
V390 N32º37'30" N32º02'20" 12 200 18 000
E64º26'30" E065º10'13"
TOTSI PAROD
V390 N32º02'20" N31º29'00" 10 800 10 800
E065º10'13" E65º54'00"
PAROD SODAS
V390 N31º29'00" N30º39'38" 7 800 7 800
E65º54'00" E066º04'02"
SODAS SERKA
V390 N30º39'38" N29º51'00" 10 900 10900
E066º04'02" E66º15'00"
SIGSI FARAH
VFR corridor
V717 N31º05'30" N32º22'00" 7 700
only
E61º53'00" E62º09'30"
FARAH LABUS
V717 N32º22'00" N33º23'12" 10 200 22 000
E62º09'30" E62º15'50"

AIP ENR 3.1−7
MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
LABUS GEROR
V717 N33º23'12" N34º12'36" 10 200 10 200
E62º15'50" E62º13'18"
GEROR DAXUP
V717 N34º12'36" N34º59'00" 12 900 12 900
E62º13'18" E63º06'30"
DAXUP JIMPO
V717 N34º59'00" N35º18'00" 12 700 13 000
E63º06'30" E63º39'00"
JIMPO RESOT
V717 N35º18'00" N35º55'30" 12 700 29 000
E63º39'00" E64º46'12"
RESOT UKMUS
V717 N35º55'30" N36º27'00" 10 300 24 000
E64º46'12" E66º22'48"
UKMUS XARDO
V717 N36º27'00" N36º43'48" 10 300 10 300
E66º22'48" E67º15'30"
XARDO KHOLM
V717 N36º43'48" N36º43'00" 10 300 10 300
E67º15'30" E67º41'00"
KHOLM IVAGA
V717 N36º43'00" N36º40'00" 10 300 10 300
E67º41'00" E68º55'00"
IVAGA COKIB
V717 N36º40'00" N36º47'48" 14 000 14 000
E68º55'00" E69º23'00"
COKIB KAVOG
V717 N36º47'48" N37º05'30" 14 000 22 000
E69º23'00" E70º30'00"
RANAH JIMPO
V838 N35º35'00" N35º18'00" 13 500 18 000
E63º12'00" E63º39'00"
JIMPO VELDT
V838 N35º18'00" N34º30'00" 13 500 22 000
E63º39'00" E64º54'00"
VELDT RIKAD
V838 N34º30'00" N33º27'42" 17 500 Unknown
E64º54'00" E66º27'30"

AIP ENR 3.1−8
MINUMUM MINIMUM
FIX OBSTACLE RADIO
FIX — TO
(MOCA) (MRA)
RIKAD MAXIN
V838 N33º27'42" N32º46'30" 17 500 Unknown
E66º27'30" E67º27'00"
PINAX COKIB
V848 N37º15'00" N36º47'48" 21 100 21 100
E69º06'00" E69º23'00"
COKIB ALKIB
V848 N36º47'48" N35º59'40" 21 100 27 000
E69º23'00" E69º54'16"
ALKIB ALAMI
V848 N35º59'40" N35º06'06" 21 100 NONE
E69º54'16" E70º25'12"
ALAMI RAMSO
V848 N35º06'06" N34º25'48" 16 800 21 000
E70º25'12" E70º28'30"
RAPTA UKMUS
B442 N37º27'00" N36º27'00" 7 000 7 000
E65º38'00" E66º22'48"
UKMUS SERGO
B442 N36º27'00" N35º14'29" 15 000 Unknown
E66º22'48" E67º07'18"
EGPAN KAVOG
VFR corridor
V876 N38º25'00" N37º05'30" 18 800
only
E70º44'00" E70º30'00"
KAVOG ALKIB
VFR corridor
V876 N37º05'30" N35º59'40" 19 800
only
E70º30'00" E69º54'16"
ALKIB ALMOL
V876 N35º59'40" N35º39'47" 19 800 25 000
E69º54'16" E69º45'30"
ALMOL MURAD
V876 N35º39'47" N34º31'00" 19 800 22 000
E69º45'30" E69º09'00"

AIP ENR 3.1−9

AIP ENR 3.2−1
ENR 3.2 UPPER ATS ROUTES

3.2.1 The High Enroute Structure comprises upper air routes B466, G792, L750,N644
A466, M881, P500 and UL333 (see ENR 3.2.8). The air routes are 20 NM wide, 10 NM
either side of the designated track from FL 290 to FL 450. Aircraft will generally be
assigned standard levels according to direction between the Lowest Assignable Level
(LAL) of FL 310 and the Maximum Assignable Level (MAL) of FL 430.
3.2.2 From 2000 Z – 0000 Z daily, the lower boundary of Class A airspace drops to FL
270, allowing a LAL of FL 280, on air routes L750, N644, A466 and G792 only.
3.2.3 All High Enroute Structure over-flight aircraft must contact the Kabul ACC 10
minutes prior to entering the FIR boundary. If entering via B466/G792, L750, A466 or
UL333, aircraft must contact Kabul ACC on 128.5 VHF. If entering Kabul ACC via N644
or M881 contact must be made via HF frequencies 5658 or 10018.
3.2.3.1 125.2 MHz shall be monitored when unable to establish two way
communications with the Kabul Area Control Centre (KACC) while on an Air Route. This
frequency may be used by the KACC to broadcast or relay "safety of flight" information.
3.2.4 All air routes are identified by latitude and longitude references and utilize modified
RNP-10 requirements.
3.2.5 RVSM is not authorized in the Kabul FIR.
3.2.6 These airways are for civil aircraft only. All military aircraft over-flights, whether US
military or otherwise, must be approved by the ACA via the Air Mobility Division (AMD).
3.2.7 These routes are only for aircraft overflying the Kabul FIR that will not land at any
underlying airfield unless an emergency aircraft under ICAO emergency procedures.
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
LAT/LONG LAT/LONG CLEARANCE
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
RANAH JIMPO
N35º35'00" N35º18'00" 13 500 18 000
E63º12'00" E63º39'00"
L750
JIMPO VELDT
Between N35º18'00" N34º30'00" 13 500 22 000
2000Z to 2400Z E63º39'00" E64º54'00"
FL280-FL430 VELDT RIKAD
N34º30'00" N33º27'42" 15 200 29 000
E64º54'00" E66º27'30"

AIP ENR 3.2−2
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
RIKAD MAXIN
N33º27'42" N32º46'30" 15 500 29 000
E66º27'30" E67º27'00"
MAXIN GODSI
N32º46'30" N32º30'09.06" 12 900 29 000
E67º27'00" E67º48'54.70"
GODSI ROSIE
N32º30'09.06" N31º40'00" 12 900 29 000
E67º48'54.70" E68º59'58.98"
PADDY FIRUZ
P500 N36º27'58.02" N36º40'00" 26 700 N/A
E71º37'58.02" E71º38'00"
CHARN GEROR
N35º10'06.84" N34º12'36" 8 800 8 800
E61º08'07.32" E62º13'18"
GEROR BAGNI
N34º12'36" N32º37'30" 15 600 26 000
E62º13'18" E64º26'30"
BAGNI PAROD
B466 N32º37'30" N31º29'00" 12 200 18 000
E64º26'30" E65º54'00"
PAROD ELEKO
N31º29'00" N30º20'05.04" 10 900 10 900
E65º54'00" E66º08'45"
ELEKO SERKA
N30º20'05.04" N29º51'00" 10 900 10 900
E66º08'45" E66º15'01.02"
CHARN GEROR
N35º10'06.84" N34º12'36" 8 800 8 800
E61º08'07.32" E62º13'18"
GEROR BAGNI
G792 N34º12'36" N32º37'30" 15 600 26 000
E62º13'18" E64º26'30"
BAGNI PAROD
N32º37'30" N31º29'00" 12 200 18 000
E64º26'30" E65º54'00"

AIP ENR 3.2−3
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
PAROD ASLUM
N31º29'00" N31º01'00" 10 200 10 200
E65º54'00" E66º37'00"
EGPAN KAVOG
N38º25'00" N37º05'30" 18 800 31 000
E70º44'00" E70º30'00"
M881
KAVOG ALAMI
NOTE: Useable N37º05'30" N35º06'06" 21 800 N/A
by HF Equipped E70º30'00" E70º25'12"
Aircraft only
ALAMI LAJAK
N35º06'06" N33º55'58.98" 16 900 25 000
E70º25'12" E70º29'58.98"
LEMOD VUVEN
N36º10'00" N34º32'30" 16 900 N/A
E64º17'30" E66º55'30"
N644 VUVEN NEVIV
N34º32'30" N33º58'48" 16 900 N/A
NOTE: Useable E66º55'30" E67º47'00"
by HF Equipped NEVIV PATOX
Aircraft only N33º58'48" N33º32'54" 16 900 30 000
E67º47'00" E68º25'12"
Between
2000Z to 2400Z PATOX MESRA
FL280 – FL430 N33º32'54" N33º16'39.46" 12 400 30 000
E68º25'12" E68º47'56.11"
MESRA PAVLO
N33º16'39.46" N32º51'58.98" 12 400 30 000
E68º47'56.11" E69º25'58.98"
AMDAR KHOLM
N37º12'30" N36º43'00" 10 000 29 000
A466 E67º20'36" E67º41'00"
Between KHOLM DOSHI

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

AIP ENR 3.2−4
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
FIX RADIO
FIX — TO OBSTACLE
AIR ROUTE RECEPTION
ALTITUDE
(MOCA)
(MRA)
MURAD KODAD
N34º31'00" N34º06'59" 16 200 30 000
E69º09'00" E69º24'06”
KODAD BOXUD
N34º06'59" N33º31'31.83" 16 200 30 000
E69º24'06" E69º46'11.87"
BOXUD SITAX
N33º31'31.83" N33º05'00" 16 200 30 000
E69º46'11.87" E70º03'00"
G796 MURAD GERAN
34º31'00" N34º14'20" 17 300 17 300
Between E69º09'00" E69º48'12"
2000 Z to 2400 GERAN LAJAK
Z FL 280-FL N34º14'20" N33º55'58.98" 17 300 25 000
430 E69º48'12" E70º29'58.98"
SOKAM DANOD
N33º13'16" N32º24'22" 8500
E60º37'54" E62º00'32"
DANOD KIRAT
UL333 N32º24'22" N30º39'54" 8500
E62º00'32" E64º54'37"
KIRAT SERKA
N30º39'54" N29º51'00" 9000
E64º54'37" E66º15'00"

AIP ENR 3.2−5

AIP ENR 3.3−1
ENR 3.3 AREA NAVIGATION ROUTES

3.3.1 There are no Area Navigation Routes at this time.

AIP ENR 3.4−1
ENR 3.4 HELICOPTER ROUTES

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

AIP ENR 3.5−1
ENR 3.5 OTHER ROUTES
Intentionally
Blank

AIP ENR 3.6−1
ENR 3.6 ENROUTE HOLDING
Intentionally
Blank

AIP ENR 4.1−1
ENR 4 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/ SYSTEMS

ENR 4.1 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS – ENROUTE
4.1.1 All of the Afghanistan navigational aids are inoperative except for the TACANs
at Bagram, Herat, Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif. There is an operational TACAN,
DVOR and ILS located at Kabul.

AIP ENR 4.2−1
ENR 4.2 SPECIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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

AIP ENR 4.3−1
ENR 4.3 NAME – CODE DESIGNATORS FOR SIGNIFICANT POINTS

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

AIP ENR 4.4−1
ENR 4.4 AERONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHTS—ENROUTE

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

AIP ENR5.1−1
ENR 5 NAVIGATION WARNINGS

ENR 5.1 PROHIBITED, RESTRICTED AND DANGER AREAS
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.1.1 All airspace in which a potential hazard to aircraft operations may exist and all
areas over which the operation of civil aircraft may, for one reason or another, be
restricted either temporarily or permanently, are classified according to the following
three types of areas as defined by ICAO.
5.1.2 Definitions
5.1.2.1 Prohibited Area. Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or
territorial waters of the State of Afghanistan, within which the flight of aircraft is
prohibited. This term is used only when the flight of civil aircraft within the designated
airspace is not permitted at any time under any circumstances.
5.1.2.2 Restricted Area. Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or
territorial waters of the State of Afghanistan, within which the flight of aircraft is
restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. This term is used whenever
the flight of civil aircraft within the designated airspace is not absolutely prohibited but
may be made only if specified conditions are complied with. Thus, prohibition of flight,
except at certain specified times, leads to the designation of the airspace as a
restricted area as would prohibition except in certain meteorological conditions.
Similarly, prohibition of flight, unless special permission had been obtained, leads to
the designation of a restricted area. However, conditions of flight imposed as a result
of application of rules of the air or air traffic service practices or procedures (for
example, compliance with minimum safe heights or with rules stemming from the
establishment of controlled airspace) do not constitute conditions calling for
designation as a restricted area.
5.1.2.3 Danger Area. Airspace of defined dimensions within which activities
dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. This term is used only
when the potential danger to aircraft has not led to the designation of the airspace as
restricted or prohibited. The effect of the creation of the danger area is to caution
operators or pilots of aircraft that it is necessary for them to assess the dangers in
relation to their responsibility for the safety of their aircraft.
5.1.3 Designations
5.1.3.1 The type of area involved is indicated by the nationality letters OA, then a
slash (/), followed by the letter -P- for Prohibited, -R- for Restricted and -D- for
Danger. Each area is numbered and a single series of numbers is used for all areas,
regardless to type, to ensure that a number is never duplicated. Each number has
three digits; the first digit indicates the last digit of the area’s latitude, from 29º N to
38º N, the remaining two being a sequence number.
For example, areas are assigned letter and numbers in the following manner – OA/R
402, would be the 12th area established in the band of 29º N.

AIP ENR5.1−2
5.1.4 Prohibited Areas.
5.1.4.1 OA/P 407 BAMYAN:

LATERAL LIMITS: N34º49'55" E067º48'43" — N34º50'10" E067º49'43" —
N34º49'45" E067º49'56" — N34º49'30" E067º48'57" — N34º49'55" E067º48'43".
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 1 000 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Protecting the Bamyan Buddha World Heritage Site.
5.1.4.2 OA/P 413 HERAT A: MILITARY MORTAR FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 1.0 NM centred on position N34º06'35"
E062º16'40".
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL 210
ACTIVITY TIMES: See remarks
REMARKS: For status POC FSB Herat BOC
IVSN: 60-686 6701
INMARSAT: 0087 3600 508868
THURAYA: 0088 2168 44411279
CIVIL: 0799885181
5.1.4.3 OA/P 414 HERAT B: MILITARY MORTAR FIRING
E062º11'30"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL160
REMARKS: For status POC as per OA/P 413 HERAT A.
5.1.5 Restricted Areas.
5.1.5.1 OA/R 101 BOST RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING AND BOMBING
N31º59'55" E064º06'07" — N31º56'19" E064º10'45" — N31º51'20" E064º10'44"
— N31º50'52" E064º13'08" — N31º47'41" E064º11'28" — N31º47'36"
E063º58'28
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Clearance to enter not available to civil aircraft.
5.1.5.2 OA/R 102A TARNAK RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING AND BOMBING
N31º25'28" E065º46'38" — N31º27'48" E065º46'42" — N31º28'44" E065º48'07"
— N31º28'44" E065º49'43" — N31º27'25" E065º49'55"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 6 000 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24

AIP ENR5.1−3
5.1.5.3 OA/R 102B TARNAK RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING AND BOMBING
N31º25'28" E065º46'38" — N31º27'48" E065º46'42" — N31º28'44" E065º48'07"
— N31º28'44" E065º49'43" — N31º27'25" E065º49'55"
VERTICAL LIMITS: 6 000 ft AMSL to FL185
ACTIVITY TIMES: Notam
REMARKS: Contact Kandahar TWR for status and transit or avoidance

instructions. Do not enter unless in receipt of a positive instruction to do so.
5.1.5.4 OA/R 201 FARAH RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING
N32º20'07" E062º12'29" — N32º20'06" E062º11'19" — N32º21'29" E062º01'19"
ACTIVITY TIMES: Not determined
REMARKS: The reliability of the location of the site is uncertain, and aircrew
should approach the site with caution. For details contact Farah S-3 Operations
Tactical Operations Centre Officer in Charge:
IVSN: 60-686-7001
DSN: 318-231-7335
5.1.5.5 OA/R 203 TARIN KOWT RANGE: COMBINED WEAPONS LIVE FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N32º35'50.52" E065º52'28.80" — N32º36'02.88"
E065'52.56.04" — N32º35'22.62" E065º53'52.26" — N32º33'23.22"
E065º55'43.38" — N32º32'47.76" E065º55'31.26" — N32º31'56.64"
E065º52'36.66" — N32º35'50.52" E065º52'28.80"
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Contact Tarin Kowt tower for information:
TELEPHONE +93(0)798208954
C-VOIP 231 2047
SAT PHONE 00 88216-55580632
5.1.5.6 OA/R 409 SRAN GHAR RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING
N34º10'12" E068º56'13" — N34º13'59" E068º56'44" — N34º14'32" E069º01'18"
— N34º13'26" E069º06'11" — N34º08'05" E069º03'44"
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Pilots are to avoid entering at all times. For details contact ISAF
Airspace Manager at:
DSN: 318-237-3747

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5.1.5.7 OA/R 410 KABUL RANGE: MILITARY ARTILLERY FIRING

N34º28'58" E069º28'14" — N34º28'45" E069º28'06" — N34º28'46" E069º23'51"
— N34º29'59" E069º23'20"
REMARKS: Contact KABUL APP or KABUL TWR for status and transit or
avoidance instructions. Do not enter unless in receipt of a positive instruction to
do so.
5.1.5.8 OA/R 411 BAGRAM RANGE: MILITARY LIVE FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N34º50'10" E069º16'56" to — N34º52'33" E069º16'25" —
N34º57'26" E069º15'13" — N34º58'02" E069º16'26" — N34º54'13" E069º20'49"
— N34º53'11" E069º22'16" — N34º49'31" E069º18'22" — N34º50'10"
E069º16'56"
REMARKS: Contact BAGRAM APP / TWR for status and transit or avoidance
instructions. Status also available on Bagram ATIS. Do not enter unless in
receipt of a positive instruction to do so.
5.1.5.9 OA/R 422 KABUL
LATERAL LIMITS: N34°32'26.08" E069°11'02.09“ - N34°31'59.80"
E069°12'08.75“ - N34°30'54.89“ E069°11'47.70" - N34°30'44.20“
E069°09'55.27" - N34°32'02.66" E069°10'07.49" - N34°32'26.08"
E069°11'02.09“.
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 12,000FT AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Approval authority for operations within OAR/422 is CFC-3-AIR:
DSN: 318-237-3204. Rotary Wing transit not authorised except landing
permitted at Buzkashi Field (N34º31’56“E069º11’44“) in exceptional
circumstances after coordination with COMISAF, NATO HQ ISAF / Kabul for
approval . Fixed Wing transit clearance available after coordination with OAKB
TWR. Fixed Wing ACFT conducting missed approach from OAKB authorised to
transit. Transit available for Afghan National military hospital heli-pad
(N34º32’26“E069º11’29“) operations after coordination with MOTCA, ISAF HQ
or OAKB TWR during medical emergency or poor weather for flight safety
reasons. Under no circumstances shall aircraft overfly the palace of the GIRoA
(N34º31'26" E069º10'49"). Aircraft operators violating this regulation will be fined
US$5000 for first offence, US$7000 for second offence, US$10000 for third
offence. Greater penalties will apply for subsequent violations. MoTCA will
request flight details from OAKB TWR.

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5.1.5.10 OA/R 412 BUTKHAK RANGE: MILITARY ARTILLERY AND TANK

RANGE
N34º27'41" E069º27'17" — N34º25'31" E069º26'19" — N34º25'18" E069º25'23"
— N34º28'31" E069º24'03" — N34º28'46" E069º23'51"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 14 000 ft
REMARKS: Contact Kabul TWR for status and transit or avoidance instructions.
Do not enter unless in receipt of a positive instruction to do so.
5.1.5.11 OA/R 603A MAZAR RANGE A: SMALL ARMS FIRING
N36º39'02" E067º15'49" — N36º41'03" E067º15'47" — N36º41'00" E067º11'37"
REMARKS: Contact Mazar TWR for status and transit or avoidance
instructions. POC: RAOCC NORTH:
IVSN: 60 684 1727
CIVIL: 0797 036 532
5.1.5.12 OA/R 603B MAZAR RANGE B: SMALL ARMS FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N36º38'59'' E067º12'36'' — N36º38'17'' E067º12'37'' —
N36º38'19'' E067º15'50'' — N36º39'02'' E067º15'49'' — N36º38'59'' E067º12'36''
IVSN: 60 684 1727
CIVIL: 0797 036 532
5.1.5.13 0A/R 604A DEH DADI MILITARY LIVE FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: N36º39'02'' E066º59'03''— N36º39'05'' E067º02'32'' —
N36º31'00'' E067º02'39'' — N36º31'00'' E066º58'38'' — N36º39'02'' E066º59'03''
ACTIVITY TIMES: 0230z -1430z
IVSN: 60 684 1727
CIVIL: 0797 036 532

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5.1.5.14 0A/R 604B DEH DADI MILITARY LIVE FIRING

LATERAL LIMITS: N36º39'02'' E066º59'03''— N36º39'05'' E067º02'32'' —
N36º31'00'' E067º02'39'' — N36º31'00'' E066º58'38'' — N36º39'02'' E066º59'03''
VERTICAL LIMITS: 4 300 ft AMSL to FL145
ACTIVITY TIMES: 0230z -1430z
IVSN: 60 684 1727
CIVIL: 0797 036 532
5.1.5.15 OA/R 605 KUNDUZ MILITARY LIVE FIRING and UAV Area
LATERAL LIMITS: A 8nm circle centred on N36º39'54'' E068º54'39''
ACTIVITY TIMES: HJ
REMARKS: Air Crew to overfly the location with outmost caution.
Controlled by CCT/ATC 24 hrs For advisories contact Kunduz INFO on
Frequency 130.35 MHZ: POC: RAOCC NORTH:
IVSN: 60 684 1727
CIVIL: 0797 036 532
5.1.5.16 OA/R 701 MAZAR: AIR TEST
LATERAL LIMITS: N37º20'00'' E067º00'00'' — N37º06'00'' E067º00'00'' —
N37º00'00'' E066º15'00'' — N37º17'00'' E066º15'00''
VERTICAL LIMITS: 5 500 ft AGL to FL260
ACTIVITY TIMES: NOTAM
IVSN: 60 684 1727
CIVIL: 0797 036 532

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5.1.6 Danger Areas.
5.1.6.1 OA/D 301 GHAZNI RANGE: TETHERED BALLOON

E068º24'30"
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: A tethered dirigible is secured to this location and may drift up to .5
NM from this point. The tether is marked by flags and lights, and the balloon has
both steady and strobe lights during hours of darkness.
5.1.6.2 OA/D 402 CDS/KAMARI RANGE: AMMUNITION DEMOLITION
E069º19'54"
VERTICAL LIMITS: from SFC to 12 500 ft AMSL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: For advisories contact Kabul Tower on frequency 129.4 MHZ.
5.1.6.3 OA/D 405 CHAKHCHARAN: DEMOLITION SITE
N34º33'10" E065º16'31" — N34º33'21" E065º18'22" — N34º33'28" E065º16'31"
REMARKS: Aircrew should approach the site with caution. Contact OACC
tower on 131.5 MHz or 241.1 MHz or the Chakhcharan Tactical Operations
Centre Duty Officer:
IVSN: 60-686-6903 or
60-686-6990
5.1.6.4 OA/D 408 HERAT RANGE:SMALL ARMS FIRING
LATERAL LIMITS: A circle radius 0.5 NM centred on N34º12'54" E062º14'31"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC TO 5 000 ft AGL
REMARKS: Contact Herat Tower for details of range activity, however Tower
may not be aware of all users. Aircrews are to approach location with utmost
caution. POC: FSB Herat BOC:
IVSN: 60-686 6701
INMARSAT: 0087 3600 508868
THURAYA: 0088 2168 44411279
CIVIL: 0799885181.

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5.1.6.5 OA/D 415 TF PHOENIX RANGE:

LATERAL LIMITS: N34º34'44" E069º17'48" — N34º34'39" E069º17'50" t—
N34º34'15" E069º19'38" — N34º34'24" E069º20'56" — N34º35'16" E069º22'37"
— N34º36'14" E069º22'43" — N34º36'29" E069º22'17" — N34º36'55"
E069º20'50" — N34º37'01" E069º20'15" — N34º37'01" E069º19'19" —
N34º34'44" E069º17'48"
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Aircrew should approach the site with caution.
5.1.6.6 OA/D 416 PEC 2AB RANGE:
N34º36'53" E069º27'17" — N34º36'01" E069º27'29" — N34º35'03" E069º24'20"
— N34º35'36" E069º23'10" — N34º36'40" E069º23'22" — N34º38'50"
E069º26'11"
VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to FL160
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Aircrew should approach the site with caution.
5.1.6.7 OA/D 417 HALO TRUST: DEMOLITION
E069º16'43"
VERTICAL LIMITS: from SFC to 7 500 ft AGL
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: Nil
5.1.6.8 OA/D 419 CHAGHASARAY: TETHERED BALLOON
E071º08'15"
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: A tethered balloon is secured to this location and may drift up to .8
both steady and strobe lights during hours of darkness. Avoid overflight of the
balloon and flight near the tether.
5.1.6.9 OA/D 420 JALALABAD: TETHERED BALLOON
E070º11'44"
ACTIVITY TIMES: H24
REMARKS: A tethered balloon is secured to this location and may drift up to .8
both steady and strobe lights during hours of darkness. Avoid overflight of the
balloon and flight near the tether.

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5.1.6.10 OA/D 602 KUNDUZ: DEMOLITION

E068º44'42"
ACTIVITY TIMES: HJ
REMARKS: For advisories contact Kunduz Info on frequency 130.35 MHZ.
5.1.6.11 OA/D 606 KUNDUZ: CHORA DORA AREA SMALL ARMS AND
DEMOLITION RANGE
LATERAL LIMITS: A 1nm circle centred on N36º37'49'' E068º43'02''

ACTIVITY TIMES: HJ
REMARKS: For advisories contact Kunduz INFO on Frequency 130.35 MHZ
5.1.6.12 OA/D 607 KUNDUZ: WARDI AREA SMALL ARMS AND DEMOLITION
RANGE
LATERAL LIMITS: A 1nm circle centred on N36º38'46'' E068º56' 30''

ACTIVITY TIMES: HJ
REMARKS: For advisories contact Kunduz INFO on Frequency 130.35 MHZ

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ENR 5.2 MILITARY EXERCISE AND TRAINING AREAS AND AIR DEFENCE
IDENTIFICATION ZONE
Not yet published.

AIP ENR 5.3−1
ENR 5.3 OTHER ACTIVITIES OF A DANGEROUS NATURE AND OTHER

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

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

KHOM CHAR N34º29'51" E062º17'32"
SHAIDAYEE N34º23'47" E062º22'09"
Unknown N34º26'57" E062º19'02"
5.3.2.4 The Southern Region.

QESHIA JADID N31º40'38" E065º45'47"
5.3.2.5 The Eastern Region.

DARI SAYEDAH N34º56'53" E068º49'43"
SAMAR KHAIL N34º20'35" E070º36'37"
DASHTI GANBAIRY N34º30'18" E070º22'08"
5.3.3 The reliability of the above positions is uncertain. The width and the altitude of
the sites are unknown. Aircraft captains are to approach and overfly the locations with
outmost caution.

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

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ENR 5.4 AIR NAVIGATION OBSTACLES – ENROUTE

Not available at this time.

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ENR 5.5 AERIAL SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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ENR 5.6 BIRD MIGRATION AND AREAS WITH SENSITIVE FAUNA

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

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Kandahar had the most water; a kilometer long creek with adjacent marsh land (width
25 meters), 2 ponds and 1 sewage pit. The 1-hectare pond close to the runway
attracted most waterfowl. Observing the birds arriving at and departing from this
pond, it appeared that the following species crossed the aircraft flight paths: Black-
headed gulls, Dunlins, Black-winged stilts,Night-herons and Shovelers. The other
pond, creek and sewage pit had single numbers of Little-ringed plover (, Black-
winged stilt, Intermediate egret, Green sandpiper and Ruff. At Tarin Kowt, a few
birds were present in the sewage pits: Black-winged stilts, Ruff and Lapwing. Birds
never occur in the creeks of Kabul and Bagram (including Bagram’s small pond),
according to the local personnel. This may be due to pollution; Kabul’s creek is used
as a sewage outlet and the water of Bagram’s creek and pond had a chemical colour
and smelt polluted. Near the runway of Kabul, Lapwings were observed at the end of
March. After the first rains migrating waterfowl showed up at Kabul. Tens of Curlews,
Avocets and small plovers were present. On April, Cormorants were observed circling
above Bagram’s runway and then heading for the river valley. On March, White-tailed
lapwings were present in the vicinity of Bagram. Gulls, ducks and other waterfowl
showed up in Bagram and Kabul during rainfall in Sept - Oct and March- April (fall
and spring migration season). 10’s of Great Black-headed gulls even showed up at
Kabul during snowfall in February. At Bagram, thousands of Demoiselle cranes have
been observed in the last years passing by on route to their northern breeding
grounds in March and April. These flights coincided with the aircraft flight paths. Like
with the geese at Mazar-e-Sharif, data about the numbers of cranes, arrival and
departure dates, time of day passing by, height of flight, etc. have never been
recorded. Therefore, it is not known whether the Demoiselle cranes use the Ghorban
valley as a stop-over site, or that they continue their flight without stopping. In other
years, some Demoiselle cranes were even spotted at the airfield itself.
5.6.4.1.3 Birds of prey. Most birds of prey (raptors) hunt for living animals while a
few birds, like vultures, rely on carrion (dead animals and animal parts found in
garbage). A few species, like kites, feed on a mix of carrion and animals captured
alive. Of all raptors, vultures are most hazardous to aircraft because of their weight
and the many hours spent soaring in the air looking for carrion. According to the bird
guide (Birds of South Asia), a few vulture species are inhabitants of Afghanistan.
Although huge numbers of sheep and goat were grazing the steppes and semi-
deserts, the number per flock was small and each flock was tended by a shepherd. It
is expected that the shepherds take away the animals before dying, leaving no food
for vultures and kites. At the airfields, carcasses of wild animals are rare and if
present, they are eaten by Jackals and foxes. Carrion can only be found in the burn
pits at Kandahar, Tarin Kowt and Bagram, being meat left-overs from the restaurants.
The garbage at the other airfields is transported to landfills outside the airfields. At
Kandahar and Tarin Kowt the burn pits were not visited by birds of prey. Only
Bagram´s burn pit attracted raptors; Black-eared kites were present at the burn pit
early in the mornings. Black-eared kites were observed soaring at different places
above the Ghorband river valley, adjacent to Bagram. Around dawn and dusk they
soared up to 1 kilometer above the river valley, coinciding with the flight paths of
aircraft flying over the valley. According to Bagram´s personnel, the Black-eared kites
are, like the Demoiselle cranes, only present in the migration periods. Other raptors
that were observed at Bagram are (in single numbers) the Long-legged buzzard,
Kestrel, Osprey and Shorteared Owl. At Kandahar, few raptors were observed, i.e.
the Pallied harrier and Kestrel. Steppe eagles were spotted at Mazar-e-Sharif and at
Herat. Other raptors at Herat were the Kestrel and theBlack kite. At Kabul airport, in

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total 5 species of raptors were observed; Pallid harrier, Kestrel, Steppe eagle and
Black-eared kites on migration. Besides the Black-eared kites, all other birds of prey
were observed hunting for small animals.
5.6.4.1.4 Passerines, partridges and pigeons. Since the vegetation of the airfields
is not being grazed by sheep and goats, or being mowed (except Kabul) the
vegetation at all airfields is more natural, lush and dense than the vegetation in the
vicinity. For this reason, more seeds and insects are present at the airfields than in
the vicinity, and thus the airfields are more attractive to birds. At each airfield, House
sparrows and Tree sparrows are present. As observed at Kabul, these species reach
high numbers in spring and summer, finding abundant insects, that thrive in the lush
vegetation, and seeds produced by grasses and other plants. Furthermore, 10’s of
Barn swallows and Crested larks were present at each airfield, feeding on insects.
The Crested lark finds insects on the ground; the Barn swallow is catching insects in
the air. At Bagram, single Swifts and Alpine swifts were observed. These bird species
are, like the Barn swallow, foraging on flying insects. Bee-eaters also catch flying
insects. The bee-eaters didn’t arrive yet from their wintering ranges, but are expected
to be present at all airfields during summer. As observed at Kabul in 2007, a few
hundred of Barn swallows and tens of Bee-eaters were present in July and August,
attracted by the insects flying in above the vegetation. Furthermore, many other small
passerines have been observed, among which are Yellow wagtail, Isabelline shrike,
Bluethroat, Stonechat and Red-breasted flycatcher. These species typically are not
hazardous to aircraft because they rarely cross the runway. The Black francolin (both
male and female) was observed at Kandahar. From the pigeon family, the Laughing
dove was present at all airfields. They rarely cross the runway, since they can find
enough food in the built-up areas. The Racing pigeons, kept by pigeon-fanciers in the
vicinity and their feral relatives were observed crossing the runway at all airbases.
5.6.4.1.5 Species from built-up areas. House and Tree Sparrow, Racing pigeon,
Laughing dove, Magpie (Pica pica) and Myna find shelter in the camp-sites at all
airbases. In winter, up to 5,000 Mynas roost in various buildings and trees at Bagram.
Of particular concern are the approximately 1,000 Mynas roosting in the helicopter
hangars; these birds cause a lot of trouble with their droppings and noise. The nets to
make the awnings of the hangars at Bagram inaccessible for the Mynas were put
underneath only 90% of the awnings. The few uncovered parts were used by the
Mynas to get access into the awnings. At other airfields, Mynas are, like the other
birds in the built-up areas, rarely troublesome.

AIP ENR 6.1−1
ENR 6 ENROUTE CHART – ICAO

ENR 6.1 AFGHANISTAN LOW LEVEL ENROUTE CHART
Enroute charts are not issued at this time. For route description and graphic
presentation see ENR 3.1.

AIP ENR 6.2−1
ENR 6.2 AFGHANISTAN HIGH LEVEL ENROUTE CHART

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

AIP AD 0.6-1
PART 3 AERODROMES (AD)

Page
AD 0
AD 0.1 PREFACE .................................................................... Not applicable
AD 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENT ................................. Not applicable
AD 0.3 RECORD OF SUPPLEMENTS .................................... Not applicable
AD 0.4 CHECKLIST OF AIP PAGES ....................................... Not applicable
AD 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENT TO THE AIP ................ Not applicable
AD 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO AERODROMES .............. AD 0.6-1
AD 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 3
AD 1 AERODROMES – INTRODUCTION
AD 1.1 Aerodrome/Heliport Availability .................................... AD 1.1-1
AD 1.2 Rescue and Fire Fighting Service ................................ AD 1.2-1
AD 1.3 Index to Aerodromes ................................................... AD 1.3-1
AD 1.4 Grouping of Aerodromes/Heliports ............................... AD 1.4-1
AD 2 AERODROMES
OAKB Kabul ............................................................................ AD 2.1-1
OAKN Kandahar...................................................................... AD 2.1-26
OAIX Bagram......................................................................... AD2.1-41
OAZI Bastion Airfield ............................................................. AD 2.1-59
OACC Chakhcharan ................................................................ AD2.1-72
OAFR Farah ............................................................................ AD 2.1-82
OAFZ Feyzabad ..................................................................... AD 2.1-90
OAHR Herat ............................................................................ AD 2.1-100
OAJL Jalalabad ...................................................................... AD 2.1 -113
OAKS Khost/Chapman.............................................................. AD 2.1 -122
OASD Shindad.......................................................................... AD 2.1- 130
OAUZ Konduz ......................................................................... AD 2.1-139
OAMN Maimana ...................................................................... AD 2.1-149
OAMS Mazar-E Sharif ............................................................. AD 2.1-157
OAQA Qalat............................................................................. AD 2.1-179
OAQN Qala-I-Naw ................................................................... AD 2.1-184
OASL Salerno ......................................................................... AD 2.1-193
OATN Tereen/Tarin Kowt ........................................................ AD 2.1-202
AD 3 HELIPORTS ................................................................. AD 3.1-1

AIP AD 1.1-1
AD 1 AERODROMES – INTRODUCTION
AD 1.1 AERODROME/HELIPORT AVAILABILITY
1.1.1 While known details of airfield status will be disseminated by NOTAM, operators
should contact local authorities to confirm the NOTAM accurately reflects airfield
conditions.
1.1.2 The services described herein are based on Annex 15 to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation.

AIP AD 1.2-1
AD 1.2 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

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

AIP AD 1.3-1
AD 1.3 INDEX TO AERODROMES

1.3.1 Operational aerodromes with details published in AIP are:
1. Kabul International (OAKB)
2. Kandahar (OAKN)
3. Bagram (OAIX)
4. Bastion Airfield (OAZI)
5. Chackcharan (OACC)
6. Farah (OAFR)
7. Feyzabad (OAFZ)
8. Herat (OAHR)
9. Jalalabad (OAJL)
10. Khost/Chapman (OAKS)
11. Shindand (OASD)
12. Konduz (OAUZ)
13. Maimana (OAMN)
14. Mazar-e-Sharif (OAMS)
15. Qalat (OAQA)
16. Qala-i-Naw (OAQN)
17. Salerno (OASL)
18. Tereen / Tarin-Kowt (OATN)
1.3.2 Civil aircraft operations at other airfields may be permitted with prior MoTCA
approval. If approval is granted, operators must comply with the procedures
contained in this AIP and ICAO Annexes 2 and 11, Visual Flight Rules.

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

Not available.

AIP AD 2.1-1
AD 2 AERODROMES
OAKB – KABUL INTERNATIONAL
OAKB AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAKB – Kabul International Airport
OAKB AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N34º33'57" E069º12'45"

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

AIP AD 2.1-2
NOTE: DUE TO PARKING AND HANDLING LIMITATIONS AT KAIA, AIRCRAFT

ARRIVING WITH DC (DANGEROUS CARGO) WHICH IS NOT PLANNED AND
APPROVED ON THE PPR MAY BE REFUSED LANDING CLEARANCE.
AIRCREWS SHALL ADVISE ALL CLASS 1 DANGEROUS GOODS ON FIRST
RADIO CONTACT.
OAKB AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration H24

2 Customs and Immigration Day hours
3 Health and Sanitation H24 Nil “Honey Wagon” avail ONLY at Civ
Side
4 AIS Briefing Office As per NOTAM
5 ATS Reporting Office As per NOTAM
6 MET Briefing Office H24
7 Air Traffic Services H24 see Note
8 Fueling Day hours
Military: Request on PPR - see AD 2.4 for
rules
Civilian: via DAWI - arrange and inform on
PPR
9 Handling Sunrise till 1630z for civilian ACFT
H 24 for military ACFT
Handling to be requested for Mil ACFT with a
24-48 Hrs notice (to be included in PPR
request)
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Day hours (operated by ISAF)*
12 Overnight Parking No Overnight Parking without Chief Air
Operations Permission. State Request on
PPR.
13 PPR procedures The use of ISAF Military Aprons at Kabul
International requires PPR approval. PPR
shall be requested at least 48 hours prior to
arrival. Intra theatre flights may submit their
PPR not later than 24 hours prior if it is
coordinated in advance and approved by
Chief Air Operations.
See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.
NOTE: KABUL International Airport is open H24 for Military Flights and from Sunrise
till 16:30Z daily for Civil flights.

AIP AD 2.1-3
2.3.1 KAIACFTATO (Combined Air Terminal Operations) military passenger (pax)

and cargo handling capability is available 24 hours, 7 days a week with the following
restrictions:
2.3.1.1 PPRs are to be received by KAIA Air Ops NLT 48 hours in advance/24 hours
for intra-theatre flights. PPRs are valid +/- 30 minutes from scheduled time.
Movements scheduled to arrive / depart between 1830Z-0030Z are required to
provide pax and cargo information NLT 24 hours prior to ACFT arrival / departure. All
PPR requests for military ACFT and civilian ACFT chartered by military MUST have a
KABOUL POC name and valid phone number on the PPR request. If that is not
available the PPR request will NOT be approved. The PPR must ALSO clearly
indicate if cargo handling is required and /or if (V)VIP are arriving or departing and/or
if they are any dangerous goods on board.
2.3.1.2 Mission planners are to ensure road transport for cargo movement, including
security requirements for access to KAIA and facilities for passengers
(accommodation / messing) are coordinated with the appropriate ISAF KAIA
agencies NLT 24 hours before scheduled ACFT arrival / departure.
2.3.1.3 Handling capability is limited to: two heavy (wake turbulence category) every
3 hours and four medium ACFT simultaneously every 2 hours. Mission planners are
reminded that lavatory servicing and maintenance requirements are only available to
civilian ACFT from the civilian airlines. Ground handling companies on the civilian
side of KAIA are available for daytime operations only due to GIRoA MoTCA
regulations.
OAKB AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities: 1 x 3.5 T Forklift

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

AIP AD 2.1-4
3 Fuelling facilities and capacity: Maximum capacity Jet Fuel: 2 068 000 liters
1 x 6 000 l maximum capacity Jet fuel truck
Military Aircraft / Mil Side with 400 l/min fuelling capacity
with 400 l/min fuelling capacity
with 800 l/min fuelling capacity
Maximum capacity Diesel: 4 800 000 liters
2 x 6 000 l maximum capacity Diesel fuel truck
1x20 000 l maximum capacity Diesel fuel truck
2x3 000 l maximum capacity Diesel fuel truck
Fuelling facilities and capacity: Maximum capacity 10 million litres
1 x 90000 l maximum capacity fuel truck with
Civil Aircraft / Civ Side 800 l/min fuelling capacity
1 x 18 000 l maximum capacity fuel truck with
550 l/min fuelling capacity
4 De-icing facilities: Mil Side 1 x de-icing track, with 6 500 l total capacity,
and 150 l/m spraying capacity. May not be
suitable for larger aircraft
De-icing facilities: Civ Side Nil
5 Hangar space for visiting a/c 120 cubic m of storage space for cargo, no
Mil Side hangar space for visiting aircraft
Hangar space for visiting a/c
Nil
Civ Side
6 Repair facilities for visiting a/c Nil
Mil Side
Repair facilities for visiting a/c
Minor repairing capability
Civ Side
7 Engine test There is NO designated spot at OAKB to
perform engine test. To be coordinated
before with ATC

AIP AD 2.1-5
8 Remarks For Mil ACFT:
There is no fuel quantity limitation in KAIA. For

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

ISAF:
Operators can obtain fuel from civilian-side

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

+93(0)799 708 128
+93(0)700 788 58
OAKB AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Compound accommodation for military only.

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

AIP AD 2.1-6
OAKB AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire fighting RFF ICAO Cat 9

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

AIP AD 2.1-7
3 Capability for removal of disabled 1 x 20 tonne crane

aircraft
OAKB AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
1 Types of clearing equipment 2 x 8T Dump trucks (1 W/solid RWY de-icing

chemical and 1 W/ Snowplow 6.4 meters)
1 x11T Dump trucks (W/ liquid RWY de-icing
chemical)
2 x17T Loaders (W/ 2 x Snowblowers 2.3
meters, 2 x Snowplows 6 meters, 2 x
Snowbuckets 3meters and 2 x Sweepers 2.4
meters)
2 x RWY Sweepers 5.6 meters
1x Terex Backhoe W/ 2.4 meters plow
2 Clearance priorities 1 Runway
2 Taxiway A, B, G
3 Taxiway C, F, D, E
4 Taxiway M, H, N, Apron 8
5 Other hard surfaces
Simultaneously with different equipment
1 Fire Station
2 Helipad 3,2,1
3 Apron 2, Apron 1, Apron 7
3 Remarks Nil
OAKB AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron 1 AC1 PCN: 34/R//B/W/T

Apron 2 PCC2 PCN25/R/B/W/T
East Entrance PCN47/R/B/W/T
West Entrance PCN36/R/B/W/T
Apron 3 AC/PCC PCN36/R/B/W/T
Entrance PCN116/F/A/W/T
Apron 4A AC/PCC PCN36/R/B/W/T
Entrance PCN74/F/A/W/T
Apron 4B PCC PCN78/R/A/W/T
Apron 5A Gravel surface PCN: Nil
1
AC Asphalt Concrete
2
PCC Portland Cement Concrete

AIP AD 2.1-8
Apron 5 B PCC PCN22/R/B/W/T

Entrance PCN60/R/B/W/T
Apron 5 C PCC PCN22/R/B/W/T
Apron 5 D PCC PCN22/R/B/W/T
Entrance PCN27/R/B/W/T
Apron 6 AC/PCC East Part PCN20/R/B/W/T
West Part PCN42/F/B/W/T
Apron 7 PCC PCN34/R/B/W/T
Apron 8 PCC PCN59/R/B/W/T

Entrances PCN78/F/A/W/T
Apron 9 PCC East Part PCN154/R/A/W/T
West Part PCN76/R/B/W/T
Apron 10 PCC PCN88/R/A/W/T
2 Width, surface and strength of TWY A 21m (69ft) overall width 36m (118ft)
taxiways AC/PCC PCN57/F/A/W/T
TWY B 21m (69ft) overall width 40m (131ft).
AC/PCC PCN36/R/C/W/T
TWY C 20m (66ft) overall width 38m (125ft)
AC PCN421/F/A/W/T
TWY D 21m (69ft), overall width 38m (125ft)
AC/PCC PCN101/F/A/W/T
TWY E 21m (69ft), overall width 38m (125ft)
AC/PCC PCN101/F/A/W/T
TWY F 22m (72ft), overall width 39m (131ft)
AC/PCC PCN581/F/B/W/T
TWY G 18m (59ft), overall width 40m (131ft)
AC/PCC PCN95/F/B/W/T
TWY H 23m (75ft), overall width 44m (144ft)
AC PCN84/F/A/W/T
TWY J 29m (95ft), overall width 51m (167ft)
AC PCN175/F/A/W/T
TWY K 23m (72ft), overall width 38m (125ft)

AC PCN353/F/A/W/T
TWY L 23m (72ft), overall width 38m (125ft)

AC PCN150/F/A/W/T

AIP AD 2.1-9
TWY M 23m (75ft), overall width 44m (144ft)

AC PCN39/F/A/W/T
TWY N 23m (75ft), overall width 44m (144ft)
AC PCN84/F/A/W/T
3 Location and elevation of RWY 29 THR 1790m (5 872 ft)
altimeter checkpoints RWY 11 THR 1789m (5 869 ft)
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Not available
5 Position of INS checkpoints Not available
6 Remarks The width of TWY B may differ at different
positions. This table reflects its minimum width.
OAKB AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand TWY centreline

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

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

AIP AD 2.1-10
OAKB AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In Approach/Take Off Areas In Circling Area and at AD REMARKS

1 2 3
RWY Obstacle type Location Obstacle type LOCATION
Area Elevation Direction(GEO) Elevation Direction(GEO)
affected Markings/LGT Distance(M) Markings/LGT Distance(M)
a b c a b
DEP
RWY29 Mountain 260º / 7 000 m Mountain 010º / 3 600 m
(22 966 ft)from (11 811 ft) from No LGT
ARR 7 192 ft ARP 7 215 ft ARP
RWY11
DEP
(24 606 ft) from (9 842 ft) from No LGT
RWY11
DEP
RWY11
DEP
(12 795 ft)from (12 795 ft) from No LGT
RWY11
DEP
RWY11 Mountain 082º / 11 000 m Mountain 230º / 7000 m
RWY29
DEP
RWY11 Masts 090º / 11 000 m Mountain 235º 7 / 000 m
RWY29
DEP
RWY11 Masts 095º / 12 000 m Mountain 240º / 9 000 m
RWY29
2.10.1 Several uncharted masts erected close to the approach path of RWY 29
around position N34º32'34" E069º20'35" ground 600 ft AGL.

AIP AD 2.1-11
2.10.2 Two unlit masts erected close to approach path of RWY 29, 6.37 NM East of
Kabul International Airport. Position N34º32'08" E069º20'16" and N34º22'27"
E069º20'28" 900 ft AGL.
2.10.3 Lit mast erected at N34º33'11" E069º14'14", 90 ft AGL, approximately 1 100 m
(3609 ft) SE of THR RWY 29.
2.10.4 Telecommunication tower erected at N34º 32’ 25” E069º 18’ 16”, height of
135ft AGL, approx. 9 km (4.86 NM) SE of THR RWY29. The tower is mounted with
obstacle (top) light.
OAKB AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office OAKB ISAF KAIA MET OFFICE

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

AIP AD 2.1-12
OAKB AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 11 29
2 BRG True and Mag 110 º T / 107º M 290º T / 287º M
3 RWY Dimensions 3 500 m x 50 m 3 500 m x 50 m
(11 483 ft x 164 ft) (11 483 ft x 164 ft)
4 PCN AC/PCC PCN187/F/A/W/T AC/PCC PCN187/F/A/W/T
5 THR Coordinates N34º34'14” E069º11'39" N34º33'40” E069º13'50"
6 THR Elevation THR 5 869 ft AMSL THR 5 872 ft AMSLD
7 Slope of RWY/SWY Nil Nil
8 SWY Dimensions 60 m x 45 m 60 m x 45 m
(197 ft x 148 ft) (197 ft x 148 ft)
9 CWY Dimensions Nil Nil
10 Strip Dimensions 3620 m x 300 m 3620 m x 300 m
(11 877 ft x 984 ft) (11 877 ft x 984 ft)
11 Obstacle free zone Nil Nil
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OAKB AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 11 29
2 TORA 3 500 m (11 483 ft) 3 500 m (11 483 ft)
3 TODA 3 500 m (11 483 ft) 3 500 m(11 483 ft)
4 ASDA 3 560 m (11 680 ft) 3 560 m (11 680 ft)
5 LDA 3 500 m (11 483 ft) 3 500 m (11 483 ft)
6 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-13
OAKB AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 11 29
2 Type, length and Precision Approach
intensity of approach Simple Approach Lighting Category I Lighting System
lighting System420 m (1 378 ft)
900 m (2 953 ft)
HI
HI
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Green Green
bars
4 Type of visual PAPI PAPI
approach slope
indicator system Nil 15 m (49m)
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
colour and intensity
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing 3 500 m (11 482 ft) 3 500 m (11 482 ft)
colour and intensity 60 m (197 ft) 60 m (197 ft)
of RWY edge lights White — last 600 m White — last 600 m
(1969 ft) Yellow (1969 ft) Yellow
HI HI
8 Colour of RWY end
Red Red
lights and wing bars
9 Length and colour of
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OAKB AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1 Aerodrome Beacon Nil

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

AIP AD 2.1-14
OAKB AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1 Coordinates touchdown and lift- Nil

off point (TLOF) or threshold of
final approach and take-off
(FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area Nil
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area Nil
dimensions, surface, strength,
marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Nil
5 Declared distance available Nil
6 Approach and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Seven positions marked with large white ‘H’
signs on TWY Bravo and Hotel.
OAKB AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral

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

AIP AD 2.1-15
OAKB AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
Call sign Frequency Remarks
designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
ACC Kabul Centre North sector H24
118.3 MHz
242.6 MHz
South sector
120.9 MHz
361.0 MHz
Emergency/
High Sector
Guard
128.5 MHz Frequencies
5658 KHz
10018 KHz 121.500 MHz
APP Kabul 131.60 MHz H24 243.000 MHz
Approach 360.60 MHz
TWR Kabul Tower 129.400 MHz H24
284.275 MHz
134.500 MHz
GROUND Kabul Ground 120.300 MHz H24
ATIS N/A 130.15 MHz H24
AIR Eagle Ops 135.85 MHz H24
See Note
OPERATIONS
NOTE: All military and ISAF arriving traffic shall contact Air Operations via
radio at least before entering airspaces under control BAGRAM ATC to report
requested ground handling. The frequency is monitored 24 hours a day / 7
days a week. Crews are requested to permanently monitor Eagle Ops
frequency while on the ground.

AIP AD 2.1-16
OAKB AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

DME
Facility Ident Frequency Hours Coordinates Antenna Remarks
Elevation
DVOR* KBL CH57X, H24 N34º32'44.20" 5 879 ft
112.00 MHz E069º17'25.40"
DME CH57 H24 N34º32'44.20" 5 879 ft
E069º17'25.40"
LLZ 29 I-AKW 110.50 MHz H24 N34º34'16.30" 5 962 ft HJ
CAT I (CH42X) E069º11'29.50"
GP 29 H24 N34º33'46.60" 5 943 ft HJ
CAT I E069º13'41.10"
ASR N/A N/A H24 N34º33'51.01" 5 879 ft MIL use
E069º12'43.98" Only
TACAN OKB CH65X H24 N34º33'48.00" 5 871 ft Military Use
E069º12'58.70" Only
NOTE: VOR/DME RWY 29 Approach plate and ILS RWY 29 Approach plate and
RNAVGPS for civil use and ASR, PAR and TACAN for military use only published at
https://www.motca.gov.af/airports/kabul.htm are the only authorised approach plates.
2.19.1 ILS critical area not protected. Ground movements and some parked aircraft
may affect ILS signals for RWY 29.
2.19.2 ASR preventative maintenance inspection is daily from 1630 Z until 1930 Z.
Approach services shall be provided by Bagram Approach during this time.
2.19.3 TACAN preventive maintenance inspection is every Friday from 0230 Z until
0530 Z. TACAN is not available during this time.
2.19.4 DVOR/DME monthly maintenance is scheduled for the first day of each month
for a period of two hours. Timing is not scheduled. NOTAM and/or TWR will advise
status.
2.19.5 DVOR/DME is operating without backup generator.
2.19.6 ILS maintenance is scheduled every Monday for a period of two hours. Timing
is not scheduled. NOTAM and/or TWR will advise status.
2.19.7 ILS is operating with generator supplied power without backup.
2.19.8 PAR is not for civil use at Kabul International. More info can be obtained at
0093 (0)799 335 679.
2.19.9 Radio communication and the performance of NAVAIDs can be deteriorated
on short notice.
2.19.10 Airport lighting system can be expected to degrade on short notice. During
night operations crews shall ensure their awareness with prior coordination.
2.19.11 RWY 29 Sequence Flashing Lights are out of service.

AIP AD 2.1-17
OAKB AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 COM KAIA is the sole authority to close Kabul International Airport to all or
select traffic. KAIA will publish closure times and affected air traffic by NOTAM.
2.20.2 FSO and ATC may temporarily suspend air operations for safety or traffic
saturation. ATC will immediately inform Air Ops and adjacent ATC facilities of any
suspensions.
2.20.3 ATC TWR may temporarily suspend air operations if the weather conditions
are below appropriate airport minima concerning the types of approach.
2.20.4 Operators shall contact AMCC or KABUL AIR OPS for any changes to
PPR/slot times. Cancelled flights that are not reported cause unnecessary activation
of precious Search and Rescue resources. Operators violating these procedures may
encounter denial of future requests for slot times on KAIA.
OAKB AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Military ACFT and all helicopters are required to reduce engines to ground idle
after parking for 10 minutes. Engines must be shut down if aircraft is not ready or
expected to taxi within 15 minutes of being parked.
OAKB AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Start up procedure. Request start-up clearance from Ground stating parking
position and receipt of ATIS information only when doors are closed and ready to
start immediately. Actual engine start shall be commenced after requesting and
accept of visual hand signals from the marshaller. ACFT making push-back at
international apron (see OAKB outlay map; 2.24.3) should be ready for taxi within 4
min from off block
2.22.2 Taxi procedures. All aircraft shall adhere to ATC taxi and parking instructions.
Pilots are responsible for apron positioning after leaving the main taxiway when not
assisted by a Follow-Me or marshaller. All ISAF and military aircraft, including
commercial operators deployed by ISAF Troop Contributing Nations, should expect
Follow-Me or marshaller guidance for taxi and parking in the ISAF controlled aprons.
ATC may direct aircraft to taxi inbound on the military aprons, but Follow-Me or
marshaller guidance is mandatory for parking operations. All aircrews should be alert
for uncontrolled pedestrian and vehicle traffic at all times. Only after vacating the
RWY expeditiously until the entire ACFT is clear of the RWY holding position, pilot
shall immediately report “Rwy vacated”. On instruction of the ATC, contact Ground for
further taxi instructions. Due to heavy Helicopter traffic on Twy B, pilots may not enter
this Twy without explicit ATC clearance. Initially the taxi clearance issued only to
holding point of the active RWY. Crossing active RWY is permitted on specific
clearance only. In the absence of specific clearance to cross the active RWY AHEAD
ACFT shall not proceed beyond the relevant taxi holding position. The holding
positions are named after the relevant TWY’s. The maximum taxi speed shall not
exceed 16KT. This speed shall be decreased if contamination on the surface
deteriorates the braking action

AIP AD 2.1-18
2.22.3 Helicopter Landing Sites. There are seven helicopter landing sites (HLS) on
Taxiway Bravo (named B1 through to B5) and Hotel (named H1 through to H2) for
take-off, landing and hovering. Helistrip B1 between TWYs Golf and Foxtrot, Helistrip
B2 in front of control tower, Helistrip B3 in front of the East side of Apron 5A, Helistrip
B4 in front of the West entrance of Apron 5B, Helistrip B5 in front of the entrance of
Apron 5C, H1 on the East of Apron 8, and H2 on the West of Apron 8. Rotary wing
crews must operate at, from and to the assigned sites. Any deviation from this
procedure requires clearance from Kabul TWR.
2.22.4 Helicopter VFR Arrival and Departure procedures. Seven VFR compulsory
reporting points (CRP) established as follows: “Alpha” (N34º 32’ 07.20” E069º 15’
13.80”), “November” (N34º 36’ 00.00” E069º 12’ 00.00”), “NE” (N34º 35’ 00.00” E069º
15’ 00.00”), “Echo 1” (N34º 30’ 43.80” E069º 21’ 30.00”), “Echo 2” (N34º 33’ 55.20”
E069º 22’ 27.60”), “Sierra” (N34º 28’ 59.40” E069º 13’ 06.60”) and “SW” (N34º 32’
00.00” E069º 06’ 00.00”). Arriving helicopters shall enter Kabul CTR via a CRP not
above 500 ft AGL, except of CRPs “Echo 1” and “Echo 2” which shall be passed not
above 300 ft AGL, unless otherwise instructed by ATC. Helicopters arriving/departing
from/to the EAST shall remain South of the road joining KABUL – JALALABAD and
track via CRP Alpha.
Limited communications coverage exists North of Kabul. Helicopters arriving from the
north may proceed to CRPs “November” and “NE” below 500 ft AGL without
contacting Kabul TWR. However, contact with Kabul TWR must be made at the
CRPs to receive an onwards clearance. CRPs “NE”, “Echo 2” and “Echo 1” are
located in close vicinity to the extended centreline of RWY 29; aircrew shall maintain
a vigilant look out due high traffic density in this area. Departing helicopters shall use
the same CRP’s not above 1 000 ft AGL, except for CRPs “Echo 1” and “Echo 2”
which shall be passed not above 500 ft AGL.
2.22.5 In case of Radio Communication Failure (RCF) SSR code 7600 shall be set
and ICAO Standard Radio Communication Failure procedure is to be followed.
If experiencing RCF in the following phases of flight; arriving aircraft shall vacate
RWY in use after landing at the TWY A or G (depending on RWY in use) and wait for
Follow-Me vehicle or Light-Gun signal.When taxiing for departure, aircraft shall stop,
hold current position on the taxiway, expect to return to parking position, keep
engines running, and wait for Follow-Me vehicle guidance or Light-Gun signal. If
aircraft lined-up for departure, shall taxi down the runway, vacate at the earliest
opportunity, then stop on the taxiway, and wait for Follow-Me vehicle guidance or
Light-Gun signal.

AIP AD 2.1-19
COMPULSORY VFR REPORTING POINTS
34°4
Not For Navigation
Purposes.
Positions
NOVEMBER O
34°3 NOVEMBER-
ECHO 2
ALPHA
SIERRA-WHISKEY
34°3 ECHO 1
SIERRA
NOVEMBER: ………... 343600N 0691200E

34°2 NOVEMBE ECHO:….. 343500N 0691500E
ECHO 2:………………. 343355N 0692227E
ALPHA:.……………….343207N 0691513E
ECHO 1:.………………343043N 0692130E
SIERRA:.………………342859N 0691306E
34°2 SIERRA WHISKEY:...343200N 0690600E
69°0 69°1 69°3
2.22.5 SVFR Weather Minima. VFR weather Minima within Kabul CTR are: 5000m
Visibility, 1500 ft Ceiling. Below VFR Minima all departing flights is subject to a
Special VFR (SVFR) on pilot’s request or IFR clearance.
2.22.5.1 SVFR will be approved during HJ as follows:
Fixed Wing (FW): 1500m visibility and 1200Ft Cloud Base
Rotary Wing (RW): Home based: 800m visibility and clear of clouds
Not home based:1500m visibility and clear of clouds.
2.22.5.2 SVFR will be approved during HN as follows:
FW: 3000m visibility and 1200Ft Cloud Base
RW: NVG : 1500m visibility and clear of clouds
Non NVG : 3000m visibility and clear of clouds
2.22.5.3 SVFR clearances will only be issued upon Pilot request. Kabul Tower shall
request clearance delivery for a single, FW SVFR flight within Kabul CTR, at a time,
unless otherwise coordinated with KRAPCON (subject to LOA).
2.22.5.4 Arriving and departing FW aircraft could expect long delays (up to 30
minutes) during Special VFR operation. FW Aircrafts are not permitted to shut down
engines on taxiways or at holding points unless cleared to do so by ATC.

AIP AD 2.1-20
2.22.6 Adverse weather warning: ACFT will not be refused permission to land and
take off at Kabul International Airport solely because of adverse weather conditions.
The pilot in command of ACFT shall be responsible for operation in accordance with
applicable company weather minima.
2.22.7 Radio communication failure: ACFT shall set transponder to code 7600. The
ICAO Standard Radio Communication Failure procedure is to be followed.
OAKB AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Overflight of built up areas at Kabul International Airport is prohibited for

Rotary and Fixed wing aircraft below 500 feet AGL. Departing and arriving traffic shall
follow the direction of TWY Bravo or RWY accordingly till abeam departure end prior
initiating turn.
2.23.2 Overflying taxiing aircraft at Kabul International is forbidden at an altitude
lower than 500ft AGL.
2.23.3 Caution kite activity within the OAKB centre SFC to1 200 ft.
2.23.4 FOD danger on all shoulders. Wide bodied, multi-engine aircraft are strongly
recommended to taxi on inboard engines only.
2.23.5 Meteorological balloon launched at Kabul International Airport daily at 1330
and 2330. SFC to 50 000 ft AGL.
2.23.6 Caution Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) traffic within Kabul CTR. Contact
Kabul TWR on 129.4 MHz for advisories.
2.23.7 Short notice explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) activities occur within the
vicinity of Kabul city and Kabul airport. All aircraft to and from OAKB must contact
TWR on VHF 129.4 or 120.3 for information and deconfliction.
2.23.8 AIS available to ISAF aircrew at ISAF military side in staff building.
AFTN: OAKBYWYX; PTT: 00 93 (0) 799 513 133; Mobile: 00 93 (0) 799 225
107 or 0093 (0)798 257 843; IVSN: 686 3133; Fax: 00 93 (0) 799 513 454).
Consult the latest NOTAM for latest restrictions and procedures. KAIA AIS
available on http://isafkaiaais.googlepages.com.
2.23.9 Crews are advised to avoid 1Km (0.5nm) radius centred on N34º34'34"
E069º14'21", SFC to 500 ft AGL due controlled explosions.
2.23.10 Due to increased bird activity at Kabul International, crews are strongly
advised to switch all available lights ON below 1000 ft AGL in the vicinity of the
airport.
2.23.11 Aircraft having bird strike in Kabul CTR must immediately report to the
appropriate ATS facility and at the first possible opportunity to KAIA Flight Safety
Office (FSO):
Personally: Building 14
Via phone: 0093-(0)799513128
0093-(0)799225104

AIP AD 2.1-21
Via E-mail: kaiafso@isaf-kia.nato.int

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

AIP AD 2.1-22
OAKB AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
2.24.1 Instrument approach and departure procedures are designed in accordance

with US TERPS and are available at the MoTCA website:
http://www.motca.gov.af/plates.htm
ICAO Charts for Kabul International Airport

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

AIP AD 2.1-23
2.24.2 Dangerous Spots. There are six assigned and numbered Dangerous Spot
Areas inside Kabul International in accordance with Runway Incursion Prevention
Program with raised potential for RWY incursions or aircraft and/or vehicle traffic
incidents. Aircrews shall pay additional attention inside these areas looking for
possible traffic.
OAKB "DANGEROUS
SPOTS"
2.24.3 Airfield Diagram (not to scale)
Closed due to construction
Apron 10 Apron 9 Apron 8

Helistrip Hotel 2 Helistrip Hotel 1
H H H H
J K L M N
11
29
A D E Helipad 1 F G
Helistrip Bravo 5 C Helipad 2
Apr 7 Helistrip Bravo 1
Helistrip Bravo 4 D B
Helistrip Bravo 3
Apron B Helistrip Bravo 2 B Apron 1
6 Apron Apron Apron
5D Apron Apron 2
5C 5B 5A
Int
Apron Apron 4 Helipad 3
KAIA AIS
TW R
Apron 3
= ISAF Aprons
Int Apron = International Apron

AIP AD 2.1-24
2.24.4 OAKB Visual Reference point in the vicinity of OAKB
COMPULSORY VFR REPORTING POINTS
34°4
Not For Navigation
Purposes.
Positions
NOVEMBER
34°3 NOVEMBER-
ECHO 2
ALPHA
SIERRA-WHISKEY
34°3 ECHO 1
SIERRA
NOVEMBER: ………... 343600N 0691200E

34°2 NOVEMBE ECHO:….. 343500N 0691500E
ECHO 2:………………. 343355N 0692227E
ALPHA:.……………….343207N 0691513E
ECHO 1:.………………343043N 0692130E
SIERRA:.………………342859N 0691306E
34°2 SIERRA WHISKEY:...343200N 0690600E
69°0 69°1 69°3

AIP AD 2.1-25
OAKN – KANDAHAR
OAKN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAKN – Kandahar

OAKN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N31º30'49.10" E65º51'39.80"

2 Direction and distance from city 10 ½ miles southeast of Kandahar City
3 Elevation 3 338 ft
4 Geoids undulation .32 field gradient
2.00º E / Unknown
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Kandahar is a military airfield under the control
Address of NATO Forces that accepts civil traffic.
Telephone Nil
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
Base Operations Centre
Telephone DSN: 318-841-1010
NCN: 685-1307
685-1308
685-1309
Email 'kandahar.ppr@rcs.isaf.nato.int'
Airfield Management
Telephone DSN: 318-841-1323
NCN: 685-1304
Telefax Nil
E-mail ISAFCOMKAFOPERATIONS@RCSISAF.NA
TO.INT
8 Remarks Read NOTAMS for details and consequences
of numerous airfield construction projects.

AIP AD 2.1-26
OAKN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

2 Customs and Immigration Military customs H24, no immigration
3 Health and Sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing Office N/A
5 ATS Reporting Office N/A
6 MET Briefing Office COMKAF METOC, H24
7 Air Traffic Services H24
8 Fueling Fueling by prior approval only
9 Handling Follow me vehicles assist with parking
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Prior Permission Required (PPR): OAKN is
prior permission required (PPR) only airfield.
All military and civilian aircraft must submit a
PPR form no later than 24 hours prior to their
ETA and not earlier than 5 days prior. All
PPRs must be submitted no later than 2100 Z
for the next day. All slot times have a window
of +/- 30 minutes. Aircraft not meeting their
slot time may be subject to lengthy airborne
delay or turned away.
OAKN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Military/contract flights only

2 Fuel and oil types JP-8, MOGAS and Diesel
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Fuel at Kandahar can only be purchased using
Supreme Fuel Card or Cash (USD) or DOD Card
(Military aircrews only). DOD card not accepted for
chartered civilian aircrews (even on contract with
the DOD). Operators requiring Supreme fuel card
should apply via: kirste.plaznik@supreme-
group.net or pat.bolden@supreme-group.net
4 De-icing facilities Nil
5 Hangar Space for visiting aircraft Nil
6 Repair facilities for visiting aircraft Nil
7 Remarks

AIP AD 2.1-27
2.4.1 All ISAF military and ISAF contracted aircraft requiring passenger and / or
freight handling services from OAKN must provide a minimum 24 hours notice to the
Combined Air Terminal Organization (CATO) of their requirements. Carriers must
provide load information and requirements for mechanical handling equipment (MHE)
and / or aircraft handling equipment (ACHE). Contact cato@rcs.isaf.nato.int, DSN
318-841-2260 to arrange these services. Carriers must also ensure that a point of
contact (POC) at OAKN is annotated on their PPR request.
2.4.2 Aircraft carrying hazardous cargo (HAZCAR) must coordinate with airfield
management at least 48 hours prior to arrival. HAZCAR info must be annotated in the
PPR request. In addition notify Base Operations Centre (C/S TOPAZ) on initial
inbound call that you have HAZCAR. The Dangerous Air Cargo (DAC) Ramp is the
primary HAXCAR parking spot. Taxiway Alpha is the secondary HAZCAR parking
spot. Military aircrew shall consult SPINS for amplification.
2.4.3 All inbound military and civilian aircraft shall contact TOPAZ 332.0, or VHF
120.1, 15 minutes prior to landing for parking location/fuel request/HAZCAR
information.
2.4.4 All visiting aircrew may not leave the immediate vicinity of their aircraft except to
visit the Base Operations Centre. Coalition military aircrew may use base facilities
provided they are escorted by an OAKN resident with appropriate security
clearances. Military air crew should be prepared to show their national military ID
upon demand.
2.4.5 Aircraft cross servicing (MAPLE LEAF) cannot provide the following services to
visiting aircraft: Lavatory service, Hydraulic/ Engine Oil top up, oxygen/ nitrogen top
up.
2.4.6 Aircraft requiring the loading/unloading of tracked vehicles at KAF is to be
indicated on the PPR request form. Parking in such circumstances is restricted to
concrete operating surfaces.
OAKN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Accommodation for Military personnel only, to

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

AIP AD 2.1-28
OAKN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire RFF ICAO Cat 9

fighting
2 Rescue Equipment To be determined
3 Capability for removal of Limited assistance using universal tow bar
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil
OAKN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
1 Types of clearing equipment Sweepers

2 Clearance priorities Runway, Taxiways
3 Remarks Limited snow or ice clearance capability.
OAKN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Apron surface and strength Not available

2 Width, surface and strength of Taxiway A and E 72 m (220 ft) wide, all other
taxiways taxiways are 23 m (75 ft) wide
PCN for taxiways B, C, D, F: 36 — Asphalt
PCN for taxiway A & E: 59 — Concrete
3 Locations and elevation of Not available
altimeter checkpoints
6 Remarks Maximum allowable weights on taxiways:
Alpha (500K, short-term contingencies &
emergencies only), Bravo (300K), Charlie
(200K), Delta (475K), Foxtrot (Restricted, no
C-17’s). Also see OAKN AD 2.20.14.
OAKN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand ID signs, Taxiway signs, expect "FOLLOW ME"

Taxiway guide lines and visual assistance in parking of aircraft
docking/parking guidance
system at aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Runway 05/23 High Intensity Runway Lights
and lights (HIRLS) with adjustable settings

AIP AD 2.1-29
Red runway end lights

Blue taxiway edge lights
3 Stop bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OAKN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 05 OAKN Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 23 OAKN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OAKN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office COMKAF METOC

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

AIP AD 2.1-30
OAKN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 05 23
2 BRG True and Mag 050º 230 º
(10 500 ft x 180 ft) (10 500 ft x 180 ft)
4 PCN PCN 65 F/A/W/T asphalt PCN 65 F/A/W/T asphalt
5 THR Coordinates 31°29'51.51"N 31°30'50.79"N
065°50'02.29"E 065°51'41.87"E
6 THR Elevation Not available Not available
7 Slope of RWY/SWY N/A N/A
8 SWY Dimensions N/A N/A
9 CWY Dimensions N/A N/A
10 Strip Dimensions N/A N/A
11 Obstacle free zone NIL NIL
12 Remarks Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) located 2
731m (8 960 ft) from RWY 23 threshold or 469 m (1 540
ft) from RWY 05 threshold available for RWY 23
departure end engagement. Also, MAAS located 2 720
m (8 924 ft) from RWY 05 threshold or 480 m (1 576 ft)
from RWY 23 threshold available for RWY 05 departure
end engagement. Monitor the ATIS for the arresting
cable status. MAAS cable markers are non standard
and unlit.
Aircraft with a PCN greater than 71 are not cleared to
operate at OAKN.
OAKN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 05 23
2 TORA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
3 TODA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
4 ASDA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
5 LDA 3 200 m (10 500 ft) 3 200 m (10 500 ft)
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-31
OAKN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 05 23
2 Type, length and Nil ALSF-1 — 2 500 ft
intensity of approach
lighting
3 Threshold lights, Five red/green lights each Five red/green lights each
colours and wing side of centreline side of centreline
bars
4 Type of visual PAPI PAPI
approach slope
indicator system
5 Length of RWY Nil Nil
touchdown zone
indicator lights
6 Length spacing Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing White White
colour and intensity 90 m (300 ft) intervals 90 m (300 ft) intervals
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end Red Red
9 Length and colour of Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks: Nil.
OAKN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1 Aerodrome Beacon See line 5

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

AIP AD 2.1-32
OAKN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

(FATO)
elevation
dimensions surface, strength,
marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAKN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral Kandahar Approach

limits
Class E airspace is FL200 to FL290 50nm
radius of OAKN.
Class E airspace is 6000ft AMSL (2500ft AGL)

to FL200 from 30nm to 50nm OAKN.
Class C airspace is 4500ft AMSL (1000ft AGL)

to FL200.within a 30nm radius of OAKN
Class D — 5 NM radius from the geographical

centre of the airport
2 Vertical limits Approach — 1000 ft Up to and including
FL290
Tower — Up to but not including 2 500 ft AGL
(6 000 ft AMSL)
3 Airspace Classification Approach – Class C and E
Tower - Class D
4 ATS unit call sign Kandahar Tower and Kandahar Approach
Language English
5 Transition altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-33
2.17.7 KANDAHAR AIRSPACE DIAGRAM
Class E
30NM - 50NM
6000ft AMSL – FL200
2500ft AGL
Class C
30NM
1000ftAMSL
4500 AGL – FL200
1000ft AGL
KANDAHAR
Class E
50NM
FL200 – FL290
(FL200 – FL270 Between 2000Z and 0000Z)

AIP AD 2.1-34
OAKN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service
Call sign Frequency Hours Remarks
designation
1 ACC Kabul Centre North sector H24 Emergency/Guard
242.6 MHz 121.500MHz
South sector 243.000MHz
120.9 MHz
361.0 MHz
2 APP Kandahar 280.825 MHz H24
Approach 123.825 MHz
3 TWR Kandahar Tower 125.5 MHz H24
360.2. MHz
121.500MHz
243.000MHz
4 GROUND Kandahar 300.2 MHz H24
Ground 133.0 MHz
5 Clearance Kandahar 244.6 MHz H24
Delivery Clearance 127.225 MHz
Delivery
6 ATIS N/A 242.675 MHz H24
127.025 MHz
7 Base TOPAZ 120.1 MHz H24 See OAKN AD 2.4.2
Operations 332.0 MHz
Centre
8 KAF KAF Metro 253.20 H24
Combined
Meteorologi
cal Unit
9 USAF Kingfish X-Ray 378.525 MHz H24 For USAF aircraft
Command only
Post
OAKN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
DME
Ident
Facility Frequency Hours Coordinates antenna Remarks
(Emission)
Elevation
NDB OKN 1720 KHz H24 N31º29'57.92" N/A Nil
E065º51'09.30"
TACAN KAF CH75 H24 N31º30'24.60" Unknown For military

AIP AD 2.1-35
E065º51'6.60" aircraft only

ILS I-OKN CH22(Y) H24 See para
2.19.2
2.19.1 All military aircraft in support of ISAF operations are to use UHF frequencies to
the maximum extent possible.
2.19.2 Localizer Runway 23 approved for use down to 400 ft or 1600 m visibility; ILS
approved for use down to 200 ft or 1200m visibility. If PAR monitoring is available the
ILS is approved down to 200 ft ceilings or 1200m visibility.
2.19.3 PAR approaches are not available for civilian aircraft.
2.19.4 Forward Area Refueling Point (FARP) only: internal coordination freq 131.275
is available. Aircraft must still monitor Tower freq when arriving and departing FARP.
OAKN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Wheeled helicopters will ground taxi to the extent practical to avoid rotor wash
and FOD.
2.20.2 Aircraft may not taxi closer than 25 feet from any obstruction without wing-
walkers. Aircraft must be shut down and towed if the distance becomes less than 25
ft. It is the pilots/wing-walkers responsibility to determine safe distances are met.
2.20.3 Numerous firing ranges exist in the vicinity of KAF airfield. On initial contact,
ATC will advise all aircraft of known range activity and restrictions. Aircraft
commanders use caution as Tarnak Farms Multi Purpose Range Complex (OAR
102) located at: ADD LAT/LONGS is a partially controlled range. As such, ATC may
not be aware the range is in use. Use of published U.S. procedures/approaches
constitutes acceptance of risk from live fire operations at OAR 102. Do not deviate
SW when conducting approaches or departures SW of the airfield.
2.20.4. No intersection departures available for civilian HEAVY aircraft with MTOW >
136,000 Kg. These type aircraft can expect full-length departures for the runway in
use.
2.20.5 Due to potential interference to aircraft avionics all aircraft are to avoid the
radar antenna, located on the North Western side of the airfield, by no less than 500
ft laterally and vertically whilst airborne. Surface movements are not restricted.
2.20.6 Use minimum power when taxiing on Foxtrot Taxiway turning onto Echo
Taxiway due to close proximity to parked rotary wing aircraft.
2.20.7 UAV Operations. OAKN has active UAV operations H24. During UAV
operations, TWR will:
a. provide traffic information on UAV operations to all arriving and
departing aircraft; and
b. issue instructions to ensure that visiting aircraft arrivals and departures are
positively separated with UAV operations inside the CTR. This will normally be

AIP AD 2.1-36
achieved using vertical or lateral separation or by repositioning of the UAV

until it is evident no confliction
2.20.8 C130 and larger type aircraft are restricted from making 180 degree turns on
the runway until past the 2000ft DTRM for RWY 05/23.
2.20.9 KILO Ramp restrictions:
a. Helicopters are not allowed to operate on KILO ramp.
b. Engine Running Off-load/On-Load (ERO) is not permitted on KILO
Ramp without Prior coordination with Base Operations Centre (BOC)
2.20.10. Special VFR (SVFR) Procedures: Arriving aircraft should contact Kandahar
Approach control. Departing aircraft should contact Kandahar Ground control for
SVFR clearance.
2.20.11 Due to poor pavement conditions (PCN 10) on Taxiway Foxtrot, all C-17
aircraft are restricted from using Taxiway Foxtrot between Taxiway Alpha and
Taxiway Echo, except that portion of Foxtrot between Taxiway Delta and Kilo Ramp.
2.20.12.: Due to poor pavement conditions (PCN 10) on Taxiway Foxtrot, all C-17
aircraft are restricted to from using Taxiway Foxtrot between Taxiway Alpha and
Taxiway Echo, except that portion of Foxtrot between Delta Taxiway and Kilo Ramp.
2.20.13.: Afghan Small Arms Range located N31 28 22.2 E065 52 08.7. Vertical
danger zone extends 7,800 feet AMSL. Surface danger zone extends 2.6NM south of
this location. Aircrews should use extreme caution transiting this area low level.
2.20.14.: Taxiway Charlie-1 is closed to all fighter-type jet aircraft due to loose
aggregate/concrete patch spalling, posing a FOD hazard.
2.20.15.: Non-standard markings located on Taxiways Alpha, Echo and Foxtrot. New
white markings show route for vehicles to follow on taxiways.
OAKN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil.

AIP AD 2.1-37
OAKN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Protecting Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Touchdown Area

2.22.1.1 When the reported ceiling is less than 200 feet or less than 1/2 mile visibility,
vehicles or aircraft will not be authorized by ATC in the PAR touchdown area when
an aircraft conducting an approach or missed approach is 1 NM from touch down.
2.22.1.2 The PAR Touchdown Area is a 975 m (3,200 ft) long by 305 m (1,000 ft)
wide rectangle centred on the runway centreline. It begins 60 m (200 ft) outward from
the landing threshold (normal or displaced) and extends 975 m (3,200 ft) in the
direction of landing.
OAKN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Transient and Civilian Aircraft: The Base Operations Centre (BOC) (C/S
TOPAZ) is the focal point for all inbound transient or civilian aircraft.
2.23.1.1 The control tower will direct transient aircraft to the most suitable parking
spot as directed by the BOC. Expect Follow Me assistance to parking
2.23.1.2 Transient Aircraft RON Parking: KILO parking ramp shall be used as the
primary transient transport aircraft parking area unless otherwise notified by BOC or
Airfield Management. ATC may advise alternate parking locations based on expected
traffic. Due to limited ramp space RON request for strategic airlift aircraft shall not be
authorised
2.23.1.3 AN-225 restriction: Due to limited ramp space, Kandahar Airfield can no
longer support AN-225 aircraft
2.23.2 Bird/Wildlife Control - Local Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program
Guidelines: Kandahar Airfield lies in a dry flat desert area with minimal wildlife
activity. There are flocks of very small birds that habitat in the local area. During
spring and throughout autumn, all users must exercise extra caution for increased
bird activity. Aircrews must be vigilant to report any bird activity within the vicinity of
the airfield.
2.23.3. Meteorological balloon ascents conducted twice daily; 1130z & 2330z. All
launches are prior-coordinated with ATC.
2.23.4 Use caution for 36-foot alternate air traffic control tower located 124M (408ft)
south of Runway 05/23 edge between Taxiways Bravo and Charlie.
2.23.5.: 108ft antenna with obstruction light 1.5NM east of the runway.

AIP AD 2.1-38
OAKN AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Kandahar Airport

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

AIP AD 2.1-39
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD
Field Elevation 3,338’ MSL
10,500’ x 180’
LEGEND
Hydrazine Hot Brakes Hung Gun Dangerous Alt Dangerous Air
Air Cargo (DAC) Cargo Ramp
2 Ramp
DRM
Hangers
Controlled Movement Area
VFR Hold Lines
Instrument Critical
N
V R am p
MAAS (Arresting System) Areas
Instrument Hold Lines
U R am p
Sling Load &
T R am p
FARP
DAC Ramp
W Ramp
Echo North Taxiway Rwy 23 – Primary Instrument Runway
Field Gradient + .32
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0 055
23
C
B
1
2
2
D
Control
C
MEDEVAC PAD
1
B1
A
2
D
E Tower
FOXTROT FOXTROT
H
M
L GOLF
Panther
I
R K I LIMA
HOTEL RAMP Ramp
M HOTEL
O E RAMP EXTENSION
M
A RAMP
E KILO JULIET RAMP
(AFGHANISTAN) PANTHER
O
RAMP GOV CONTROL PLUS
MIKE RAMP Fire
HANGAR
Station
Base Operations Center
Not to Scale!

AIP AD 2.1-40
OAIX – BAGRAM
OAIX AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAIX – Bagram Airport

OAIX AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA

2 Direction and distance from city 25 miles north of Kabul
3 Elevation 4 895 ft
4 Geoids undulation Unavailable
2.30º E/To be determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration This airfield is under the control of Coalition
Address Forces.
Airfield Management
Telephone Nil
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
Airfield Management
Telephone DSN:318 431-4411
318 431-2130
E-mail BGRMBAFPPR@AFGHAN.SWA.ARMY.MIL
8 Remarks Refer to NOTAMs for detailed information
regarding airfield construction activity.
OAIX AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

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

AIP AD 2.1-41
6 MET Briefing Office H24*

7 Air Traffic Services H24*
8 Fueling H24*
9 Handling H24*
10 Security H24*
11 De-icing Day hours*
12 Remarks *Military aircraft only
Prior Permission Required (PPR): Bagram
OAIX is a PPR only airfield. PPR required for
military and civil aircraft operating at Bagram.
Aircraft not issued a PPR may be turned away
or met by security forces. PPR good for +/- 30
minutes from PPR approval time.
OAIX AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Military/contract flights only

2 Fuel and Oil Types TS1
3 Fueling facilities and capacity H24
4 De-icing facilities H24
5 Hangar Space for visiting
None
aircraft
6 Repair facilities for visiting
Maintenance limited for transient aircraft
aircraft
7 Remarks *Military only
2.4.1 Aircrews flying ISAF support missions contact Bagram airfield command post,
callsign "KINGFISH", UHF 278.875, 30 min prior to arrival with cargo/pax offload,
space available in addition to scheduled cargo/pax, and servicing requests. If
required, for follow-on coordination, HQ ISAF ACE, callsign "LIBRA", UHF 338.9.
OAIX AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Compound accommodation for military only.

2 Restaurants None
3 Transportation None
4 Medical facilities None
5 Bank and Post Office None
6 Tourist Office None
7 Remarks None

AIP AD 2.1-42
OAIX AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire CAT 10; Crash Recovery CAT 8

fighting
2 Rescue Equipment (4ea) P–3000 (3 000 gallon each)
(1) P 1500 (1 500 gallon each)
(2) Tankers (3 000 gallon each)
(1) Rescue vehicle with dedicated crew
3 Capability for removal of
Using military assets
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Full spectrum of crash, fire & rescue service
24/7
OAIX AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
1 Types of clearing equipment Snow removal brushes and plows.

2 Clearance priorities Nil
3 Remarks Nil
OAIX AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and Identifier Details

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

AIP AD 2.1-43
CHARLIE EAST 595 ft x 264 ft (181.4 m x 80.5 m)

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

AIP AD 2.1-44
NOVEMBER (HELO 330 ft x 450 ft (100.6 m x 137.2

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

AIP AD 2.1-45
TWY E WEST 75 ft (22.9 m)

shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 62/F/A/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY F (HELO ONLY) 50 ft (15.2 m)
shoulders
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 34/R/C/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY G 75 ft (22.9 m)
Concrete — 25 ft asphalt
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 79/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From A to B) 85 ft (25.9 m)
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 40/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From B to C) 75 ft (22.9 m)
Condition-—-Good
PCN 29/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From C to D) 75 ft (22.9 m)
Condition: Good
PCN 31/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY H (From D to G) 75 ft (22.9 m)
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed

AIP AD 2.1-46
TWY L 75 ft (22.9 m)
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W/T
Lighting installed
TWY M 75 ft (22.9 m)
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 96/R/B/W
Lighting installed
TWY N (HELO ONLY) 50 ft (15.2 m)
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 34/R/C/W
Lighting installed
TWY P (HELO ONLY) 50 ft (15.2 m)
shoulders
Condition-—-Good
PCN 34/R/C/W
Lighting installed
TWY Z 90 ft (27.4 m)
Condition-—-Fair
PCN 26/R/B/X
Lighting installed
3 Location and
elevation of
Not available
altimeter
checkpoints
4 Location of VOR
Not available
checkpoints
5 Position of INS
Not available
checkpoints
6 Remarks Nil
2.8.1 Consider all unpaved surfaces at Bagram to be mined or containing unexploded

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

AIP AD 2.1-47
walking on unimproved surfaces; aircraft larger than a C-130 are prohibited from
parking on CHARLIE ramp unless approved by Airfield Manager.
OAIX AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand ID signs, Limited Signs available

taxiway guide lines and visual
2 Runway markings and lights (ALSF1) with PAPI's and REILS – Steps 1 –
5 intensity levels
3 Taxiway markings and lights TWY C, E, G, H (South of C), L, M, N and P
– Steps 1 – 5 intensity levels.
TWY A, B, C, D, F, H (North of C) and Z –
Solar powered lighting with single intensity
only.
4 Remarks TWY C, E, G, H (South of C), L, M, N and P
– Steps 1 – 5 intensity levels.
TWY A, B, C, D, F, H (North of C) and Z –
Solar
OAIX AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 03 OAIX Obstacle Chart not published

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

AIP AD 2.1-48
OAIX AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office 455 Expeditionary Operations Group

(transient aircraft)
3 Office responsible for TAF
Military can contact https://28ows.shaw.af.mil
preparation
Mil/Civ can contact PMSV on 134.1Mkz
Periods of validity
5 Briefing/consultation provided Transient crews can receive update to their
form 175-1 and or verbal briefing in the 455
EOG Met office
7 Charts and other information
available for briefing or None
consultation
Wind information provided by midfield
available for providing
sensors.
information
Bagram Tower, and Approach
information
10 Additional information Use station code KQSA:
http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars
or:
http://www.baseops.net/metro.html or
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/ for US .mil
computers

AIP AD 2.1-49
OAIX AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 03 21
2 BRG True and Mag 030º T / 032.6º M 210º T / 212.6º M
3 RWY Dimensions 3 602.4 m x 45.7 m 3 602.4 m x 45.7 m
(11 819 ft x 150 ft) (11 819 ft x 150 ft)
4 PCN 69 F/A/W/T concrete 69 F/A/W/T concrete
5 THR Coordinates N34º55'54.17" N34º57'35.60"
E069º15'21.95" E069º16'32.66"
6 THR Elevation 4 868 ft AMSL 4 853 ft AMSL
7 Slope of RWY/SWY .0012%
8 SWY Dimensions N/A N/A
9 CWY Dimensions N/A N/A
10 Strip Dimensions N/A N/A
11 Obstacle free zone Not calculated Not calculated
12 Remarks Aircraft Arrestor System:
RWY03 BAK-12 1,510ft from RWY THR
RWY21 BAK-12 1,502ft from RWY THR
Normal configuration: DEP end cable in place. APR
end removed.
Mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) located
2002 feet from the RWY north threshold
Non ENERG requests for cable requires 30min
notice to TWR.

AIP AD 2.1-50
OAIX AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY TORA TODA ASDA LDA

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

RWY 03: TWY G 3 285 m (10 779 ft)
TWY P 2 770 m (9 090 ft)
TWY N 2 671 m (8 764 ft)
TWY M 2 450 m (8 041 ft)
TWY E 2 251 m (7 385 ft)
TWY L 2 074 m (6 805 ft)
TWY C 1 343 m (4 405 ft)
TWY A 312 m (1 023 ft)
RWY 21: TWY A 3 291 m (10 796 ft)
TWY C 2 260 m (7 414 ft)
TWY L 1 528 m (5 014 ft)
TWY E 1 351 m (4 434 ft)
TWY M 1 151 m (3 778 ft)
TWY N 931 m (3 055 ft)
TWY P 831 m (2 729 ft)
TWY G 317 m (1 040 ft)
NOTE 2: Due to construction/repair to the runway, all aircraft operators must ensure
they read NOTAMS prior to departure.

AIP AD 2.1-51
OAIX AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 03 21
2 Type, length and ALSF-1 Approach lights. Nil
intensity of approach 792.5 m (2 600 ft)
lighting 5 intensity settings
3 Threshold lights, Green lights Green lights
colours and wing
bars
4 Type of visual PAPIs RWY03: Positioned PAPI RWY 21: 4 bar,
approach slope non-standard on Eastern useable by 455 AEW
indicator system side. Not coincidental with assigned ACFT only.
ILS and PAR.
touchdown zone
indicator lights
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing White White
colour and intensity 61 m (200 ft) intervals 61 m (200 ft) intervals
of RWY edge lights 5 stage intensity 5 stage intensity
8 Colour of RWY end 1 white flashing per side 1 white flashing per side
9 Length and colour of 2 000 ft 1 000 ft
stopway lights Amber Amber
10 Remarks: Carmanah solar powered lights.
OAIX AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1 Aerodrome Beacon Military Beacon

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

AIP AD 2.1-52
OAIX AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

(FATO)
elevation
marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAIX AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral Bagram Approach:

limits Class C — 5 NM to 20 NM Bagram TACAN
Class E — 20 NM to 50 NM Bagram TACAN
Bagram Tower
Class D — 5 NM radius of Bagram TACAN
2 Vertical Limits Approach – FL 290
Tower – 2 500 ft AGL / 7 400 ft AMSL
3 Airspace Classification Approach – Class C and E
Tower – Class D
4 ATS unit call sign Bagram Tower, Bagram Approach
Language English
5 Transition Altitude 14 000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-53
OAIX AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service
Call sign Frequency Hours Remarks
designation
1 2 3 4 6
ACC Kabul Centre North sector H24 Emergency/Guard
242.6 MHz 121.500MHz
South sector 243.000MHz
120.9 MHz
361.0 MHz
APP Bagram 133.35 MHz H24
Approach 379.3 MHz
Approach discrete
Assigned as
needed
TWR Bagram Tower 118.50 MHz H24
325.75 MHz
GROUND Bagram 125.9 MHz H24
Ground 380.8 MHz
ATIS 369.4 MHz H24
134.25 MHz
OAIX AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
DME
Ident Frequency/ Hour antenna
Facility Coordinates Remarks
(Emission) Channel s Elevatio
n
TACAN BGM CH105 H24 N34º56'21.939" 4 907 ft Military
115.8 E69º15'46.840" use only
LLZ
110.7 MHz N34º57'45.48" 4 852 ft
CH 44 E69º16'39.55"
ILS I-BAG H24
330.2 N34º56'00.40"
GS E69º15'31.82"
MHz
Military
PAR H24
use only

AIP AD 2.1-54
OAIX AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Contact Bagram Ground Control for taxi information prior to taxi
2.20.2 Wheeled helicopters will ground taxi to the extent practical to avoid rotor wash
and FOD.
2.20.3 Aircraft may not taxi closer than 25 ft from any obstruction without wing-
walkers. Heavy aircraft will not use greater than normal engine power to taxi unless
absolutely necessary due to potential FOD hazards.
2.20.4 Controlled Movement Area (CMA): The CMA at Bagram is defined as the
runway, all taxiways east of Taxiway Hotel up to the runway (except on Taxiways
Bravo and Charlie the CMA begins east of the Bravo Keyhole road).
2.20.4.1 Bagram Control Tower is responsible for the control of vehicular equipment
or pedestrian traffic only on the CMA.
2.20.4.2 All CMAs are two-way radio controlled and require tower approval prior to
entry.
2.20.5 All aircraft operating on the RWY must conduct 180 degree turns on the
concrete portion of the runway within 500 ft of the threshold. Aircraft departing RWY
03 make left turn. Aircraft departing RWY 21 make right turn.
2.20.6 Recommend all VFR ACFT touch down on first 1200ft of RWY (concrete
portion)
2.20.7 Zulu TWY taxi procedures. Wide body aircraft (B747, C5, An124) will be
restricted from takeoffs and landings while other widebody aircraft are using Zulu
TWY. No takeoffs or landings for C130 or larger aircraft whenever C130 aircraft or
larger is taxiing on east side of Zulu TWY (bypass around construction areas).
2.20.8 All arriving or transiting VFR aircraft, not on a mission requiring C2 control,
shall attempt to contact Bagram Approach Control prior to entering Bagram Class E
Airspace.
OAIX AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 To the maximum extent possible, aircraft will avoid over flying populated areas
of the base and local villages below 500 ft AGL.
OAIX AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 General: Basic ATC surveillance service is available to all aircraft and will
consist of safety alerts, traffic advisories, ATC Surveillance System vectoring, and
sequencing VFR traffic with IFR and other participating VFR traffic.

AIP AD 2.1-55
2.22.2 Availability of Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) Approaches and

Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Approaches
2.22.2.1 PAR approaches are available upon request for runway 03 only. Due to
equipment limitations only one aircraft may conduct a PAR approach at a time.
2.22.2.2 ASR approaches are not available at Bagram.
2.22.2.3 Bagram approach shall provide final approach monitoring of ILS approaches
utilizing the PAR equipment anytime the weather is below basic VFR minima and at
night unless PAR equipment is out of service.
2.22.3 SVFR/IFR and Non- ATC Surveillance System procedures
2.22.3.1 Arriving pilots requesting SVFR should contact approach control. Departing
helicopter pilots should contact ground control for clearance.
2.22.3.2 VFR/IFR Procedural (non- ATC Surveillance System) services are available
from Bagram RAPCON when the ASR is out of service.
2.22.4 Protecting Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Touchdown Area
2.22.4.1 When the reported ceiling is less than 200 feet or less than 1/2 mile visibility,
vehicles or aircraft will not be authorized by ATC in the PAR touchdown area when
an aircraft conducting an approach or missed approach is 1 NM from touch down.
2.22.4.2 The PAR Touchdown Area is a 975 m (3 200 ft) long by 305 m (1 000 ft)
wide rectangle centred on the runway centreline. It begins 60 m (200 ft) outward from
the landing threshold (normal or displaced) and extends 975 m (3 200 ft) in the
direction of landing. The instrument hold line must not be placed closer than 150 m
(500 ft) from the runway centreline when the Touchdown Area applies.
OAIX AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Transient and Civilian aircraft: Command Post is the focal point for all inbound
transient or civilian aircraft. The Command Post will provide the Control Tower with
the call sign, aircraft type and ETA of those transient/civilian aircraft approved to land
without a Prior Permission Required (PPR) number. The Control Tower will direct
transient aircraft to the most suitable parking spot as directed by Airfield Management
or Transient Alert.
2.23.2 Transient Transport Aircraft RON Parking: Taxiway Alpha and Bravo shall be
used as the primary transient transport (C-130, C-17) aircraft parking areas unless
otherwise notified by Command Post or Airfield Management (AM).

AIP AD 2.1-56
OAIX AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

ICAO Charts for Bagram

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

AIP AD 2.1-57

AIP AD 2.1-58
OAZI –BASTION
OAZI AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAZI – Bastion Airfield

OAZI AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA

2 Distance and direction from city Kandahar 84 miles 284º
2 917 ft AMSL / 41.8º
temperature
4 Geoids undulation 41N / WGS84
2º E
change
6 Aerodrome Administration RAF Air Operations
Address Bastion
OP HERRICK
BFPO 792
PROMINA RED via MOD Operator 6481 (Air
Ops), 6461 (OC or SATCO).
Telephone
From NCN call: 60 044 6218000
From Civil line call: 0044 207218000
Telefax Ask for PROMINA RED extension 6481
Telex Nil
E-mail IDR-ZIMUser002@ios003.dii.id.mod.uk
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR only
8 Remarks See ENR 1.9 for PPR procedures.
OAZI specific PPR requirements are at OAZI
AD 2.23.5

AIP AD 2.1-59
OAZI AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

2 Customs and Immigration H24
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil
5 ATS Reporting Office Nil
6 MET Briefing Office H24
7 Air Traffic Services H24
8 Fueling Mil RW-H24.
9 Handling By prior arrangement only
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
OAZI AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities 2 x CATS RT Forklift, 2 x ATLAS, 1 x JCB 525

Forklift
2 Fuel Fuel Systems Icing Inhibitor
3 Fueling facilities and capacity 6 Rotary Wing (RW) rotors running refuel
Military Aircraft spots.
Prior Booking required for routine helicopter
refuels – coordinated through Joint Helicopter
Force (Afghanistan).
All inbound military RW crews are to request
fuel through callsign ‘Perish Ops’ on VHF
frequency 131.275MHz. Crews are to advise
ATC of their allocated fuel spot. Civilian RW
may request cold refuelling (shut down) from
fuel tankers, via ATC.
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Nil
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Cargo handling facilities are available during
limited operating hours. Prior arrangement
essential.

AIP AD 2.1-60
OAZI AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Accommodation Compound accommodation for military only

2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation Nil
4 Medical facilities R2E Role 2 enhanced
5 Bank and Post Office Nil
6 Tourist office Nil
7 Remarks Nil
OAZI AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire RFF UK MoD CAT 5A (ICAO/NATO Cat 8),
fighting during scheduled fixed wing flying hours.
2 Rescue equipment 1xRapid 2275 l water
Intervention 275 l FFFP Foam
Vehicle Roof mounted monitor deploys
1000 l/min
Bumper mounted monitor
deploys 500 l/min
Foam expansion ratio 3:1
2 x rapid deployment sidelines
at 450 l/min
1x hose reels
1x Secondary agents 50 kg of
monnex dry powder deploy 2
kg/sec
3xMajor Foam 6825 l water
Vehicle 820 l FFFP Foam
Roof mounted monitor deploys
3000 l/min
Bumper mounted monitor
deploys 1100 l/min
Foam expansion ratio 3:1
2 x rapid deployment sidelines
at 450 l/min
1 x hose reels
1 x Secondary agents 50 kg of
monnex dry powder deploy 2
kg/sec

AIP AD 2.1-61
Each vehicle 1 x thermal image camera

scaled Stretcher
Disc cutting saw
Clan Lucas Rescue Kit
Peddle Cutter
10.5 m ladder
Small extension ladder
4 X Breathing apparatus
3 Capability for removal of Nil
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil
OAZI AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
1 Types of clearing equipment Nil

3 Remarks Nil
OAZI AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and DAC 120 m x 100 m Concrete CBR > 100%

strength of
ASP1 194 m x 102 m Rolled Aggregate
Aprons
ASP2 102 m x 106 m Rolled Aggregate
2 Width, surface DAC 18 m wide concrete CBR > 100%
and strength of
C17 Loop 18 m wide concrete CBR > 100%
taxiways
ASP2 18 m wide aggregate
ASP2-1 18 m wide aggregate
OAZI AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Entrance to taxiway yellow centreline

identification signs, taxiway ‘Follow Me’ on request
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Concrete Rwy (01L/19R):
and lights RWY centreline markings.
RWY edge line markings.

AIP AD 2.1-62
RWY threshold markings.

RWY designator markings.
Taxiway centreline markings.
Taxiway edge line markings.
Omni-directional Low-Intensity side lights -
89.5 m spacing.
Threshold Bars.
Approach Lighting CL1B both ends.
PAPI: Left side only
01 – G/P 3º
19 – G/P 3º
Taxiway lights – Blue omni-directional.
Heli Landing Strip (HaLS): Alter blue omni-
directional lights to white every 10 m with
single red THR lights.
Parking spots marked by green omni-
directional lights
3 Stop Bars Red lights at end of runway.
4 Remarks Non-standard RWY and taxiway lighting. See
additional information. Extreme caution
should be employed as all lighting at Bastion
is non-frangible and poses a threat to aircraft
should it be trampled
OAZI AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
2.10.1 Crews are advised that some aerodrome obstructions have non-standard
lighting or are not lit.

AIP AD 2.1-63
OAZI AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office MMU

preparation MMU, H24
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast
Verbal, as reqd
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing / consultation provided Verbal, documentation as reqd
6 Flight documentation
English
language(s) used
Cross sect, Afghan sig wx, loc sig wx, Route
forecasts, Area forecast, Airfield wx warnings
consultation
available for providing SATCOM
information
BASTION
information
10 Additional information Nil

AIP AD 2.1-64
OAZI AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY RWY 01L RWY 19R

2 BRG True
010ºT / 010ºM 190ºT / 190ºM
and Mag
3 RWY 2 150 m x 28 m 2 150 m x 28 m
Dimensions 7 054 ft x 92 ft 7 054 ft x 92 ft
4 PCN 94 Concrete 94 Concrete
5 THR E064º13'07.98" E064º13'23.03"
Coordinate N 31º51'59.06"
s N 31º0'50.44"
6 THR
856 m/2 808 ft 856 m/2 828 ft
Elevation
7 Slope of
.25% .25%
RWY/SWY
8 SWY
100 m 100 m
Dimensions
9 CWY
34 m 34 m
Dimensions
10 Strip
Not avbl. Not avbl.
Dimensions
11 Obstacle
5 km 5 km
free zone
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OAZI AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

2 TORA 2 134 m 2 134 m
(7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
3 TODA 2 134 m 2 134 m
(7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
4 ASDA 2 134 m 2 134 m
(7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
5 LDA 2 134 m 2 134 m
(7 000 ft) (7 000 ft)
6 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-65
OAZI AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

2 Type, length and intensity of CL1B CL1B
approach lighting High High
3 Threshold lights, colours and
Green Green
wing bars
4 Type of visual approach
PAPI PAPI
slope indicator system
5 Length of RWY touchdown
zone indicator lights
N/A N/A
6 Length spacing colour and

intensity of RWY centreline Nil Nil
lights
7 Length spacing colour and 89.5 m spacing. Low 89.5 m spacing. Low
intensity of RWY edge lights intensity White intensity White
8 Colour of RWY end lights Red Red
9 Length and colour of stopway
Nil Nil
lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OAZI AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1 Aerodrome Beacon Red . BSN

2 Location and lighting of Windsocks are located to the East of the RWY
anemometer and landing 19R threshold, West of the Rwy 01L threshold,
direction indicator West of the centre of the HaLS
3 Taxiway edge and centreline Blue non-operational 30 m - 60 m spacing
lighting
4 Secondary power supply Nil
5 Remarks Non-standard. Some airfield lightingat Bastion is
non-frangible and may pose a threat to aircraft
should it be trampled..

AIP AD 2.1-66
OAZI AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

(FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area 2 980 ft
elevation
3 TLOF and FATO area 500 m x 20 m (1 640 ft x 66 ft) oriented along
dimensions, Surface, strength, 01/19 direction parallel to RWY
marking Metal linkage
6 Approach and FATO lighting Blue Omni-directional every 10 m (33 ft) along
edge. Cannot be turned off.
7 Remarks 13 Marked positions + Hospital HLS.
Concrete.

AIP AD 2.1-67
OAZI AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

ATZ: Class G 5 NM radius centred on ARP.
limits
2 Vertical limits SFC - 3 000 ft AGL
3 Airspace Classification Class G
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign Bastion Tower
Language English (refer AD 2.22.6)
6 Remarks All ATC services are provided by UK military
ATC controllers and conform to JSP552
regulations and procedures (UK).
OAZI AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
Zone Crowbar Initial Reporting H24
Frequency
Emergency/Guar
125.475 d Frequencies
TWR Bastion Tower 121.0 MHz H24
121.5 MHz
GROUND Bastion 128.24 H24
243.0 MHz
Ground
Bastion 134.25 H24 Monitored H24
Information by Crowbar
ATIS N/A N/A N/A
OAZI AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
DME
Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Antenna Remarks
Elevation
MIL use
only
DME
CH30 N31º51'10.2"
TACAN BSN-X H24 2 916 ft available
109.3 E064º13'24"
on
TACAN
Freq

AIP AD 2.1-68
2.19.1 TACAN flight checked. Restricted within arc 060-120 degrees outside 15 NM
below 5 200 ft.

AIP AD 2.1-69
OAZI AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Nil.
OAZI AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1Flights over the domestic area are to be avoided.

OAZI AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 No facility exists to accept civilian aircraft. Operators of such aircraft intending
to use Bastion maybe allowed to do so for flights ‘in support of theatre’ providing PPR
is obtained through idr-zimuser002@ios003.dii-it.mod.uk. Military sponsors of such
flights are to contact RAF Air Operations for permission to operate
2.22.2 All flight procedures are to be in accordance with UK MOD JSPs and the
Bastion Flying Order Book (FOB). The FOB can be obtained from RAF Air Ops.
2.22.3 Helicopter operations. ATC have positive control over all helicopter
movements including repositioning between helispots. Most clearances given by ATC
to rotary-wing will be discretionary due to poor line-of-sight from the Tower and high
levels of vehicular movement around helispots. Helicopters are to request ATC
permission to cross the main runways or extended centrelines.
2.22.4 All flying is to be carried out under VFR conditions.
2.22.5 Inbound crews must contact callsign ‘CROWBAR’ prior to arrival on
125.475MHz’ and must be in receipt of a positive clearance from ATC prior to
entering the ATZ.
2.22.6 First time arrivals planning to route into Bastion are to contact the SATCO
prior to arrival for an appropriate briefing on ATC procedures and current work in
progress.
2.22.7 All aircraft must avoid UAV holding area: 1nm radius position N31º52"39.46'
E064º18"55.36', 5,000ft-7,000ft AMSL. UAV may be holding H24.
2.22.8 All crews are to request engine start on ‘Bastion Ground’ VHF frequency,
passing their Persons on Board in either RAMROD or clear, and outbound sector,
either in TACREP or clear. Crews will be advised when to contact ‘Bastion Tower’ for
taxi instructions and clearances. All inbound crews are to contact ‘Bastion Tower’
passing their Persons on Board in either RAMROD or clear, and inbound sector,
either in TACREP or clear. No crews are to enter the ATZ without permission from
‘Bastion Tower’. In the event of VHF radio failure, Bastion ATC will monitor UHF
frequency 385.0MHz, callsign ‘Bastion Tower UHF’
OAZI AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Direct over-flights of the domestic site are restricted to Hospital HLS
in/outbound only.

AIP AD 2.1-70
2.23.2 RADHAZ from Type 101 radar at 31º51"37'N 064º12"04'E. Avoidance, radius
0.5NM, 4500ft AMSL.
2.23.3 RADHAZ from Watchman radar at 31º50"53’N 064º13"15'E. Avoidance,
radius 150m, 3500ft AMSL.
2.23.4 Numerous ROZs and airspace restrictions may be in force at any time in the
vicinity of Bastion airfield. For details contact CROWBAR, Bastion Tower or consult
the ACO.
2.23.5 Numerous aircraft types operate within the ATZ at various levels on different
profiles. Contact with ATC and compliance with instructions is mandatory within the
Bastion ATZ. Entry to the ATZ may be prohibited for short periods during certain
aircraft movements.
2.23.6 Prior booking via RAF Air Ops and issue of PPR is mandatory. All PPR timings
are to be adhered to due to lack of available parking space. Crews arriving outside
+/- 15mins of PPR could be refused landing clearance. The OAZI PPR form is
available at ENR 1.9.
OAZI AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Bastion Airport

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

AIP AD 2.1-71
Airfield Diagram (not to sale):

AIP AD 2.1-72
OACC - CHAKHCHARAN
OACC AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OACC – Chakhcharan

OACC AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 34º 31’ 35’’ E 065º 16’ 15’’

coordinates and its site Centre of Rwy
2 Distance and direction from city 1 mile north east of the town of Chakhcharan
7 475 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation Not determined
2º E / Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Lithuanian (LTU) PRT
Telephone IVSN 686 6990/Mobile 079 98 36873
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Types of traffic permitted VFR
8 Transition altitude and level TA 14 000 ft AMSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks PPR required prior to any flight to the airfield
(by e-mail oaccatc@gmail.com).
OACC AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration Nil

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

AIP AD 2.1-73
7 Air Traffic Services LTU Army

8 Fueling SR-SS (on request)
9 Handling For ISAF flight only
10 Security For ISAF flight only (other on request)
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Nil
14 PPR procedures One day in prior by e-mail:
oaccatc@gmail.com
OACC AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities For ISAF and MIL flight only. 7 tones forklift.
2 Fuel and oil types JP-8
3 Fueling facilities and capacity 100.000 litres max capacity available
Military Aircraft 1 x 5 500 litres max capacity track.
Civil Aircraft In emergency situation.
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil
OACC AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels In town / 16 rooms

2 Restaurant Nil
4 Medical facilities In town / 10 beds
7 Remarks Handling as required for ISAF and MIL flights
only.

AIP AD 2.1-74
OACC AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire Nil

fighting
2 Rescue equipment Unknown
disabled aircraft
OACC AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
1 Types of clearing equipment 1 x grader track

3 Remarks Nil
OACC AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Gravel / sand mix.

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

Nil
4 Location of VOR checkpoints Nil
5 Position of INS checkpoints Nil
6 Remarks Nil
OACC AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Touchdown zone marks

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

AIP AD 2.1-75
OACC AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 06 OACC Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 24 OACC Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OACC AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office LTU MIL personal

2 Hours of operation 08:00 – 17:00 local time
preparation NIL
Periods of validity
NIL
Type of landing forecast
5 Briefing / consultation provided Meteo info
METAR, SPECI / English
Language(s) used
available for briefing or NIL
consultation
available for providing Internet, IVSN telephone, Mobile
information
LTU ARMY, Chakhcharan tower
information
10 Additional information NIL
OACC AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 06 24
2 BRG True and Mag 067T / 065M 247T / 245M
3 RWY Dimensions 2 000 m x 18 m (6 562 ft x 60 ft)
4 PCN PCN not determined — Gravel / Silty Clay
5 THR Coordinates N34º 31,366' E065º N34º 31,792' E065º
15,653' 16,839'
6 THR Elevation 7 437' 7 468'
7 Slope of RWY/SWY 35:1 19:1

AIP AD 2.1-76
8 SWY Dimensions Nil Nil

10 Strip Dimensions Unknown
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OACC AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 06 24
2 TORA Unknown Unknown
3 TODA Unknown Unknown
4 ASDA Unknown Unknown
5 LDA Unknown Unknown
6 Remarks Nil Nil
OACC AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 06 24
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil Nil
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
Nil Nil
stopway lights

AIP AD 2.1-77
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OACC AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

2 Location and lighting of anemometer and landing Nil
direction indicator
3 Taxiway edge and centreline lighting Nil
4 Secondary power supply including switch-over time Nil
5 Remarks Nil
OACC AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Unknown

threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO)
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Unknown
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Unknown
strength, marking
4 True and MAG BRG of FATO Unknown
5 Declared distance available Unknown
6 Approach and FATO lighting NIL
7 Remarks H1 30 x 30 concrete
H2 30 x 30 concrete
Located inner PRT,
eastern part.
OACC AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral Nil

limits
2 Vertical limits Nil
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign
Chakhcharan TWR, English
Language
6 Remarks VFR in VMC

AIP AD 2.1-78
OACC AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
Designation operation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Chakhcharan 131.50 MHz HJ
TWR Emergency/
241.10 MHz Guard
GROUND Nil Frequencies
ATIS Nil
121.500 MHz
AIR Chakhcharan 131.50 MHz HJ
OPERATIONS 243.000 MHz
TWR 241.10 MHz
OACC AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
2.19.1 Nil
OACC AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Contact Chakhcharan TWR on 131.50 MHz. at least 10 min. prior ETA (25 NM
in bound). Demolition site at 34’31.42” N 065’16.26” E, range 1000m, altitude 7500ft
all APRX. Live firing range at 34’ 33.16” N 065’16.52” E to 34’33” N 065’16.56” E to
34’33.46” N 065”16.52” E to 34’33.14” N 065’ 18.37” E. Range 1000m, altitude
8000ft. All measurements APRX.
OACC AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OACC AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Nil
OACC AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 ACFT SUITABILITY: ACFT up to a size of C-130 / AN-12

AIP AD 2.1-79
OACC AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Chakhcharan

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

AIP AD 2.1-80
Airfield Diagram (not to scale)
OACC VFR/DAY ONLY RWY 06/24

CHAG HCHARAN, AFGHAN N34º 31.576’ E065º 16.240’
CHAG HCHARAN TOWER FREQ S

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

After Touch Down IVSN Phone 6906, oaccatc@gmail.com MSA ARP
AIRPORT DIAGRAM
Gradual Rising Terrain N
V 8799
02º E
V
. 8100
V
24
PRT
P
Common Arrival
06 ’
6562
Harirud River
V V8205
Town V
V 8537
V
35:1 19:1 8100
V
FE 7468’ . 10187
06 24
REMARKS
TAKE-OFF RESTRICTIONS ¾ ATC service and WX reporting services available
Non-accelerate/ go strip in summer ¾ White and red Runway Thresholds identifier markers
OBSTRUCTIONS
V ¾ 4942’ distance between Thresholds
Rising terrain on all sides of the airfield V ¾ Mine field NE side of airfield, just off right edge
. ¾ 600’ overrun for RWY 06, 1020’ overrun for RWY 24
Controlling Obstacle 5,500’ from RWY 24 ¾White and black Runway Touchdown zone identifier markers
WEATHER ¾ 500’ Touchdown zone on both RWY ends
Airport can have very strong winds ¾ NOTAM Service through ISAF
LT Air Force Weather Equipment on Site ¾ Gravel surface suitable for a/c up to a size of C-130 / An-12
¾ Military aircraft activity with all freq capabilities
¾ ALL DISTANCES MEASURED IN FEET
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUEL
¾ Turn-around areas at ends of runway can be soft
LT ARMY JP-8 ¾ Parking area has concrete turn around pad 65’x65’
CHAGHCHARAN, AFG HANISTAN DAY/VFR ONLY 15 NOV 08
CHANG E 6

AIP AD 2.1-81

AIP AD 2.1-82
OAFR - FARAH
OAFR AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAFR – FARAH
OAFR AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point 41S MR 2096 8125

coordinates and its site N 32 21.791
E 062 10.058
Farah, Afghanistan
2 Distance and direction from city Farah Airfield is approx 4km South East of
Farah City
2224’
temperature
2ºE / Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration PRT Farah Tactical Operations Center
Telephone DSN 841-6363
SVOIP 571-3502
ROSHAN 0799720569
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email isafprtfrhtocis (ISAF Secret)
AFS Address Nil
9 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-83
OAFR AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

6 MET Briefing Office Nil
7 Air Traffic Services Nil
8 Fuelling 24/7
9 Handling Nil
10 Security 24/7
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Yes
14 PPR procedures Notify FOB Farah TOC
OAFR AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Forklift on hand

3 Fuelling facilities and capacity Hot and Cold refuel 130,000 gallons
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-84
OAFR AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
4 Medical facilities Level II Trauma Center
5 Bank and Post Office Post Office
7 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire CAT 3

fighting
2 Rescue equipment 2 T1500’s, 1 Rescue Truck, 1 Command and
Control Truck
disabled aircraft
OAFR AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron is packed dirt and gravel 250’ long
2 Width, surface and strength of Nil
taxiways

Nil
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-85
OAFR AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Nil

identification signs, taxiway
aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings VS-17 Panels on runway, no lighting.
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 33 Obstacle Chart not published

3 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office Nil

2 Hours of operation Nil
Nil
preparation Periods of validity
Nil
5 Briefing/consultation provided Nil
Nil
Language(s) used
available for briefing or Nil
consultation
available for providing Nil
information
Nil
information

AIP AD 2.1-86
OAFR AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 33 15
2 BRG True and Mag 330 150
3 RWY Dimensions 6405’ x 90’ with 300’ overrun on both ends
4 PCN
5 THR Coordinates Unknown Unknown
6 THR Elevation 2198’ 2198’
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OAFR AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY xx xx
6 Remarks Nil Nil
OAFR AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY xx xx
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach Nil
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Nil
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing Nil

AIP AD 2.1-87

of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
colour and intensity Nil
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or 41S MR 2096 8125

threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO) N 32 21.791
E 062 10.058
Farah, Afghanistan
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation 2224’
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Cement Pad 120m x 88 m
strength, marking
6 Approach and FATO lighting Unknown
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-88
OAFR AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

limits
3 Airspace Classification Class X
Nil
Language
5 Transition altitude 14000 ft AMSL
6 Remarks Nil
OAFR AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Call sign Frequency Hours of Remarks

1 2 3 4 5
TWR
GROUND Seattle Base 118.1 During flight
operations only
ATIS Nil
AIR Nil
OPERATIONS
OAFR AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Facility Ident Frequenc Hours Coordinates Elevatio Remarks

y n
Nil
OAFR AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Nil
OAFR AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Nil
OAFR AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
Nil

AIP AD 2.1-89
OAFR AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ICAO Charts for OAFR Farah

2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO Not Produced
routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-90
OAFZ - FEYZABAD
OAFZ AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAFZ – Feyzabad

OAFZ AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 37 07,298 E 070 31,099

2 Distance and direction from city 3 miles west of the city of Feyzabad.
1171m/ 3 842 ft AMSL / Unknown
temperature
2.5º E / Not Determined
change
6 Military Aerodrome PRT Feyzabad
Administration
Telephone DSN 606 686 6290
NCN 686 6290
+49 (0) 6762124049 613
Telefax No
Telex No
Email No
AFS Address No
Civil Aerodrome Administration Civil Part
Telephone Airport Manager +93 (0) 799821280
Telefax No
Telex No
Email No
AFS Address No
9 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-91
OAFZ AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration 03:30 – 11:30 Z

2 Customs and Immigration No
3 Health and Sanitation No
4 AIS Briefing Office No
5 ATS Reporting Office No
6 MET Briefing Office 03:30 – 11:30 Z, Cell phone: +93 (0)
707564214
7 Air Traffic Services Flight Information Service provided for ISAF
and UN Flights
8 Fueling 24/7
Civilian: provided by TRYCO from pump on
ramp.
Cell phone: +93 (0) 799476248
9 Handling No
10 Security Yes, 24/7
11 De-icing No
12 Remarks Latest MET-report by phone or
Feyzabad INFO during ISAF-flights only
14 PPR procedures Nil
OAFZ AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities For ISAF flights only

one 2.5t forklift
one 1.0t forklift
2 Fuel and oil types civ Jet A1/ mil JP 8(F34)/No Oil
3 Fueling facilities and capacity
Military Aircraft Provided by PRT
(ISAF flights only)
Civil Aircraft Provided by DAVI-Company
Phone:+93(0)708704362 (Dari/English)
4 De-icing facilities No
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft No
No
aircraft

AIP AD 2.1-92
7 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels In Town
2 Restaurant In Town
3 Transportation By Taxi, ordered by the Airport Manager
4 Medical facilities In Town
5 Bank and Post Office In Town
6 Tourist office In Town
7 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire

fighting
2 Rescue equipment No. In case of emergency provided by PRT.
disabled aircraft
OAFZ AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron A:

110 m x 50 m
Concrete
PCN-Nil
Apron B,C, and D (Only for Helicopter, Apron
D is not useable):
30 m x 30 m
Concrete
PCN-Nil
2 Width, surface and strength of At middle intersection/ size
taxiways 9.5m x 18m between runway and apron A
(parking area)

AIP AD 2.1-93

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

aircraft stands
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 18 OAFZ Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 36 OAFZ Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office ISAF MILGEO - personal (see 2.2)

civilian MET observer in DARI only (see 2.2)
2 Hours of operation mil 00:50z - 11:50z / civ 00:30z - 09:30z
Mazar-e-Sharif ISAF MET- Office
preparation
9 Hrs
Periods of validity
METAR – Hourly
SPECI – In case of significant weather changes.
SYNOP 01:00 – 12:00 Z
5 Briefing /consultation
No
provided

AIP AD 2.1-94
METAR; SPECI/ English
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information No
consultation
available for providing No
information
No
information
10 Additional information No
OAFZ AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 18 36
2 BRG True and Mag 180,7 T / 177,4 M 000,7 T / 357,4 M
3 RWY Dimensions 5 477 ft x 90 ft
4 PCN Matted Steel / PCN unknown
6 THR Elevation Unknown Unknown
10 Strip Dimensions 6 077 ft x 120 ft
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OAFZ AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 18 36
6 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-95
OAFZ AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 18 36
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OAFZ AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-96
OAFZ AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

limits
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign Feyzabad INFO/
Language English
6 Remarks Nil
OAFZ AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil
GROUND Nil Emergency/
Guard
ATIS Nil
Frequencies
AIR FEYZABAD VHF 118,1 Only during
not monitored
OPERATIONS INFO ISAF-and UN-
flights

AIP AD 2.1-97
OAFZ AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Facility Ident Freq Hrs Coordinates Elevation Remarks

Nil
OAFZ AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 RWY is constructed of Russian-made steel interlocking matting. The matting

is old and can brake apart from heavy use. Recommend in case of ISAF flights a
RWY check conducted by PRT forces prior to landing and takeoff.
2.20.2 Security by Afghan guards. Additional security provided by PRT in case of
ISAF flights.
OAFZ AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OAFZ AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Aircraft should minimise thrust reverse upon landing; long roll out
recommended to ensure steel matting is not damaged.
OAFZ AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 C-130 operations :On the narrow apron, taxi very slowly and follow the
instructions of the marshaller.Parking position for C-130 is on the north part of ramp
with nose to the south.
OAFZ AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Faizabad

routes)

AIP AD 2.1-98

aerodrome
18
6 FT WALL
6 FT WALL
50ft X 50ft
HELICOPTER PADS
PARKING AREA
WINDSOCK
5 477 ft X 90 ft
6 FT WALL
36
FEYZABAD

AIP AD 2.1-99

AIP AD 2.1-100
OAHR – HERAT
OAHR AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAHR – Herat Airport

OAHR AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA

2 Distance and direction from city 6.5 NM SSE of Herat town
3 206 ft AMSL
temperature
4 Geoids undulation N/A
E002º54'36" / E000º3'31"
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Herat Airport
Address Herat Afghanistan
Telephone COMMERCIAL: +93 (0)7 54013250
Civil Administration
Military Administration MOBILE:+93 (0)799883641(02:30-18:30 UTC)

Herat Base Operations IVSN: 60 686 6702 (03:30-13:30 UTC)
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail heratbaseoperations@ea.mde.es
AFS Address OAHRYAYX
9 Remarks
OAHR AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration 01:30 – 10:30 UTC or civilians aircraft

Civil Administration operations time
Military Administration 03:30 - 13:30 UTC
2 Customs and Immigration To be determined
3 Health and Sanitation To be determined

AIP AD 2.1-101

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

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

2 Fuel and oil types F-34*
Jet A-1**
3 Fueling facilities and capacity See 2.4.2
Military Aircraft Maximum capacity 1 000 000 litres*
5 x 200 000 litres*
Civil Aircraft Maximum capacity 900 000 litres**
1 x 900 000 litres**
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks *Military aircraft only
**Civil aircraft only
2.4.1 All civil and military flights must submit a PPR at least 24 hrs in advance of
ETA. Due to fuel restrictions, any aircraft requesting fuel must submit a PPR at least
48 hrs in advance of ETA. Requests should be addressed to the agency in AD 2.2.
2.4.2 Fuel at Herat can only be purchased using Supreme Fuel Card or Cash (USD
or EUR) or DOD Card (Military aircrews only). DOD card not accepted for chartered

AIP AD 2.1-102
civilian aircrews (even on contract with the DOD). Operators requiring Supreme fuel
card should apply via: craig.ballard@supreme-group.net or jeff.bracewell@supreme-
group.net
OAHR AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant To be determined
3 Transportation To be determined
4 Medical facilities To be determined
5 Bank and Post Office To be determined
6 Tourist office To be determined
7 Remarks Nil
OAHR AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

RFF ICAO Cat 7
fighting
2 Rescue equipment To be determined
To be determined
disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil
OAHR AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-103
OAHR AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons ALFA HELIPAD Gravel. PCN NIL

NORTH HELIPAD Metal grill. PCN NIL
NORTH APRON Asphalt. PCN NIL
SOUTH APRON Concrete. PCN NIL
2 Width, surface and strength of 15m(49ft). Asphalt. PCN
TWY A
taxiways NIL
15m(49ft) Asphalt. PCN
TWY B
NIL
TWY C
NIL
TWY D
NIL
TWY G
NIL
TWY H
NIL
To be determined
4 Location of TACAN checkpoints To be determined
5 Position of INS checkpoints To be determined
6 Remarks To be determined
OAHR AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Marshaller*

guide lines and visual
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Hi/med/low intensity RWY lights system
and Lights Threshold lights RWY 18: NIL
Threshold lights RWY 36: Green
RWY end lights RWY 18: NIL
RWY end lights RWY 36: RED
Blue taxiway edge lights
Remaining distance available panel signals at
right side of RWY36 and left hand side
RWY18
3 Stop Bars Nil

AIP AD 2.1-104
4 Remarks * Only for Military aircraft
OAHR AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 18 OAHR Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 36 OAHR Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OAHR AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office FSB HERAT MET OFFICE +93 (0) 0795591945
2 Hours of operation SR/2:00z to 15:30z UTC (the latest)-SS
3 Office responsible for TAF FSB HERAT MET OFFICE:
preparation 9H (every 3 hours except at 17:00Z, 20:00Z and
Periods of validity 23:00Z)
4 Type of landing forecast METAR: Hourly;
Interval of issuance SPECI: In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing / consultation provided Local observations and forecast;
Oral briefing/Consultation in MET OFFICE;
Information via phone.
6 Flight documentation Only METAR, SPECI, TAF;Sig WX and upper
Language(s) used winds
English/Italian
METAR / TAF codes of airports, Satellite Pictures,
Significant Weather and Upper Wind Charts
consultation
Nil
available for providing information
9 ATS unit provided with information Herat Tower
10 Additional information Use station code OAHR at
http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars or
http://www.baseops.net/metro.html/ or
https://28ows.shaw.af.mil/ for US .mil computers

AIP AD 2.1-105
OAHR AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 18 36
2 BRG True and Mag
3 RWY Dimensions 2500 m x 45m 2500 m x 45m
(8202 ft x 150 ft) (8202 ft x 150 ft)
4 PCN 78/F/A/W/T 78/F/A/W/T
12 Remarks Due to bad conditions of Due to bad conditions of
the asphalt in the lateral the asphalt in the lateral
parts of the Runway, parts of the Runway,
backtracks must be done backtracks must be done
using the hammerheads to using the hammerheads to
avoid FOD avoid FOD
2.12.1 Caution RWY surface in bad condition. Several holes and FOD in the first third
of RWY 36 centreline.
OAHR AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 18 36
2 TORA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
3 TODA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
4 ASDA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2660 m (8727 ft)
5 LDA 2 500 m (8 202 ft) 2 500 m (8 202 ft)
6 Remarks Nil STW surface; asphalt
OAHR AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
2.14.1 Runway Border Lights spaced by 60 m.

2.14.2 A-PAPI system on RWY 36 available for daylight operations. Between SS and
SR available prior request to OAHR (only ISAF/Coalition aircraft)

AIP AD 2.1-106
1 RWY 18 36
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil
OAHR AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
2.15.1 Nil.
OAHR AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
2.16.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-107
OAHR AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

10 NM
limits
2 Vertical limits Surface — 7 000 ft AMSL
3 Airspace Classification Class D
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign Herat Tower
Language English
6 Remarks Nil
OAHR AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service
Call sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
Designation
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Herat Tower 123.350 MHz See OAHR AD 2.3 Emergency /
240.300 MHz Guard
Frequencies
121.500 MHz
243.000 MHz
OAHR AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Facility Ident Frequency Hours Coordinates Elevation Remarks

NDB HRT 412 KHz H24
MIL use
TACAN HRT CH54 H24
only
DME HRT 111.7 MHz H24
OAHR AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Flights shall be carried out in accordance with VFR. All aircraft are to remain in
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) in terms of weather and visibility as defined
by ICAO. It is the responsibility of all pilots to see and avoid other aircraft and to
maintain safe terrain/obstacle clearance at all times.
2.20.2 All instructions from Herat TWR are to be acknowledged and are mandatory.
2.20.2 Weather minima for VFR flights, within Herat CTR, are 5 KM visibility and 1
500 ft ceiling.

AIP AD 2.1-108
2.20.3 Special VFR HERAT: To operate below VFR minima, all aircraft shall obtain a
clearance from Herat TWR and make a request for Special VFR flight. Special VFR
(SVFR) procedures will be only authorised to ISAF/OEF flights. SVFR flights may
be authorized to: enter Herat CTR for the purpose of landing, take off from Herat
CTR, cross or operate locally within Herat CTR. Herat TWR will allow clearance for
one SVFR flight within the Herat CTR at a time. This clearance will be limited to the
Herat CTR boundaries when weather is below VFR minima.
VFR weather Minima within Herat CTR are: 5000m Visibility, 1500 ft Ceiling.
Below VFR Minima all flights are subject to a Special VFR (SVFR) clearance on
pilot’s request. And are subject to the following:
HJ:
a. Fixed Wing (FW): 1500m visibility and 1500 ft ceiling
b. Rotary Wing (RW): Home based: 800m visibility and clear of clouds
c. RW Not home based: 1500m visibility and clear of clouds.
HN:
a. FW: 3000m visibility and 1500 ft ceiling,
b. RW: NVG : 1500m visibility and clear of clouds
c. RW Non NVG : 3000m visibility and clear of clouds“
2.20.4 Operators should contact HERAT BASE OPS for any changes to PPR/slot
times or for flight cancellations. Operators violating these procedures and not
complying with the approved slots may encounter denial of future requests for slots
times at OAHR.
OAHR AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1Nil
OAHR AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 All aircraft arriving and departing from OAHR shall establish two-way radio
communications with Herat TWR. Herat TWR will provide ATC clearances and traffic
information within CTR according to ICAO standards.
2.22.2 VFR ISAF/Coalition aircraft low-level departures and arrivals must be
specifically requested and coordinated with Herat TWR.
OAHR AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Rolling take offs are preferred

2.23.2 CAUTION - 200 ft AGL telecommunication tower erected. Position: 500 m to
the west of RWY 36 threshold.
2.23.3 Due to manning and equipment shortfalls, the following duty times are
established.

AIP AD 2.1-109
2.23.3.1 Fire-fighting (NATO CAT 7) SR or 0230 UTC (the latest) SS (other times
only IAW PPR).
2.23.3.2 Marshalling: SR or 0230 UTC (the latest) SS (other times only IAW PPR);
cargo handling: 0230 UTC -1430 UTC. (only for ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
2.23.3.3 Fuel supply SR or 0230 UTC (the latest) - SS (other times only IAW PPR).
(only for ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
2.23.3.4 ATC/TWR : SR OR 0230 UTC (the latest) - SS (other times IAW PPR).
2.23.3.5 METEO: SR OR 0230 UTC (the latest) - SS (other times IAW PPR, only for
ISAF/Coalition aircraft)
2.23.4 In addition to PPR procedures specified at ENR 1.9 all civil and military flights
must submit a PPR at least 24 H in advance of ETA addressed to:
IS account: ISAF RCW FSB CURRENT OPS IS
Internet: heratbaseoperations@ea.mde.es
Telephone numbers: COMMERCIAL: +93 (0) 799883641
2.23.5 Over flight of military installation west of RWY is prohibited.
2.23.6 Line of sight from the Tower to the threshold of RWY 18 is obscured by a
hangar. Pilots are to take caution as Tower does not have visibility of the entire
approach path and taxi maneuvering area.
2.23.7 Line of sight from the Tower to the threshold of RWY 36 is obscured by a 24m
high obstacle. Pilots are to take caution as Tower does not have visibility of the entire
taxi maneuvering area..
2.23.8 Unmanned aerial Vehicles (UAV) operate within Heart CTR. ATC monitors
UAV activity inside the CTR, and will notify potencial conflicts with other aircraft..
2.23.9 Due to lack of parking spots in the civilian apron, heavy aircraft not operating
for ISAF/Coalition forces are not allowed to land at HERAT..
OAHR AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Herat Airport

Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Not produced
Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO Not produced
Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO Not produced
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A Not produced
Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced
Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument - ICAO Not produced

AIP AD 2.1-110
Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO Not produced

Visual Approach Chart Not produced
Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not produced

AIP AD 2.1-111

AIP AD 2.1-112
OAJL - JALALABAD
OAJL AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR NAME
2.1.1 OAJL – Jalalabad
OAJL AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 34° 24’.029” E 070° 29’50”

coordinates and its site The geographic center of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city 2 miles SE of the city of Jalalabad.
3 Elevation 1834 ft
1.5º E
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Jalalabad Airfield Management
Telephone DSN: 318-831-6176 / 2451
SVOIP: 308-831-1328
Cell: 0797657738 / 0775689567
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email NIPR: tom.sherer@afghan.swa.army.mil /
harold.b.treadway@afghan.swa.army.mil
SIPR: thomas.sherer@swa.army.smil.mil /
Harold.b.treadway@swa.army.smil.mil
AFS Address Nil

8 Transition altitude and level TA 14, 000 ft MSL; TL FL160
9 Remarks Read NOTAMS for details and consequences
of numerous airfield construction projects.
Consult Eastern Europe and Asia (Enroute
Supplement) for detailed information on
Jalalabad Airfield.

AIP AD 2.1-113
OAJL AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration 0800L – 2000L (UTC conversion 4+30)

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

AIP AD 2.1-114
OAJL AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Military / Contract flights only

2 Fuel and oil types JP-8 and MOGAS
3 Fueling facilities and capacity 1 Fuel Truck
Military Aircraft Fuel only available for military rotary
Civil Aircraft aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil
OAJL AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
4 Medical facilities Nil
7 Remarks Nil
OAJL AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire Category 7

fighting
2 Rescue equipment K12 power saws
disabled aircraft
OAJL AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-115
OAJL AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Asphalt, fair condition, check NOTAMS

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

Center Field
6 Remarks Nil
OAJL AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS

aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Runway Designations, Runway Threshold
and lights markings, Runway centerline markings,
runway hold short markings, taxiway
centerline markings. Runway lights are solar
set in AMP-2 with no flashing strobe. All
aircraft must make left turn at runway 31 end
turn-a-round, right turn at runway 13 end turn-
a-round. No turning on runway prior to
runway ends.
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Runway lights are set to white light but can be
switched at pilots request to. IR
OAJL AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 13 OAJL Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 31 OAJL Obstacle Chart not published
3 No over flight of area north of runway 13/31 and east of fixed wing
parking ramp (Alpha ramp). Unlit 70ft high tower located 100ft NE of
Charlie parking ramp. Unlit 10ft high fence 675ft from and running
Remarks parallel to rwy 31 approach end threshold. Unlit 6ft high concrete
barriers located 25ft, east side of each of the first two forward aircraft
refueling point pads. Personnel and equipment crossing point 2550ft
beyond 13 thresholds on runway.

AIP AD 2.1-116
OAJL AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office 2-17 CAV SWO, DSN 318-831-2417, CAG 86.40
3 Office responsible for TAF Military can contact: https://28ows.shaw.af.mil
preparation
Periods of validity
5 Briefing /consultation provided H24
consultation
available for providing TMGS located 500ft SW of ATC tower
information
9 ATS unit provided with JAF ATC Tower
information
10 Additional information Use station code: KQL5 – https://28ows-shaw.af.mil
(for US military computers)
OAJL AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 13 31
2 BRG True and Mag 130 degrees 310 degrees
3 RWY Dimensions 6460 ft x *60 (* varies 52 - 58 ft, 600’ section NW of Alpha
Taxiway)
4 PCN Asphalt / 38 F/A/W/T
5 THR Coordinates N34 23.59’
Unknown
E70 30.46’
6 THR Elevation 1840 ft 1836 ft
7 Slope of RWY/SWY Nil 0.10%
12 Remarks * Runway width varies 52 -
* Runway width varies 52 - 58 ft,
58 ft, for 600’ NW of Alpha
for 600’ NW of Alpha Taxiway
taxiway

AIP AD 2.1-117
OAJL AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 13 31
6 Remarks Intersection departure
available from alpha Nil
taxiway daytime only
OAJL AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 13 31
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
indicator system
5 Length of RWY 500 ft aiming point 500 ft aiming point
touchdown zone identified (AMP2 setup – identified (AMP2 setup –
indicator lights panels no longer required panels no longer required
due to surface paint) IR or due to surface paint) IR or
white light available. white light available.
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-118
OAJL AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Airfield lighting is solar
power only
OAJL AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or N34 23.59’

threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO) E70 30.46’
2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation 1834’ ft
strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAJL AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral Jalalabad Tower, Class D — 5 NM radius from

limits the geographical center of the airport
2 Vertical limits SFC up to and including 2500 ft AGL (4,300
ft AMSL)
JAF Tower, English
Language
5 Transition altitude 14000 ft MSL
6 Remarks Civilian controllers in control tower, DSN 318-
831-6177, Cell: 0796033159
CAUTION: Non-standard runway crossing
procedures in effect for pedestrians crossing
RWY 31/13 adjacent to Taxiways Alpha and
Golf. Traffic light controlled by ATC. Position
reports requested by ATC crucial for traffic
light management.

AIP AD 2.1-119
OAJL AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Jalalabad 129.7 24/7 Emergency/
Tower Guard
GROUND Nil Nil Nil Frequencies
ATIS Nil Nil Nil
Nil Nil 121.500 MHz
AIR Nil
OAJL AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Nil
OAJL AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

2.20.1 Do not turn on course until crossing the departure end of the RWY unless
instructed by ATC. Traffic patterns: RWY 31 right traffic. RWY 13 left traffic. HEL
pattern ALT: 2,400 AMSL Rectangular: 2,900 AMSL Overhead: 3,400 AMSL
OAJL AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 No intersection departures from sunset to sunrise.
OAJL AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Nil
OAJL AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-120
OAJL AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Jalalabad Airport

routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-121
Airfield Diagram (not to scale):

AIP AD 2.1-122
OAKS- KHOST/CHAPMAN
OAKS AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAKS- KHOST/CHAPMAN
OAKS AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N33º 20'.015" E069º 57'.116” The

coordinates and its site geographic centre of the airfield
2 Distance and direction from city N/A

3775 FT AMSL
temperature
Not Determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Not Advised
Telephone SVOIP 308-851-2025
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Cardinal@Afghan.Swa.Army.Smil.Mil (SIPR)
AFS Address Nil
9 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-123
OAKS AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

8 Fueling Nil
9 Handling Nil
10 Security 24/7
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
14 PPR procedures PPR prior to any flight to or from the airport
OAKS AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Not Advised

2 Fuel and oil types Nil
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Not Advised
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-124
OAKS AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
4 Medical facilities Unknown
7 Remarks Nil
OAKS AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

fighting
disabled aircraft
OAKS AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OAKS AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Unknown

2 Width, surface and strength of Unknown
taxiways

Nil
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-125
OAKS AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS

aircraft stands
2 Runway and Taxiway markings Nil.
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OAKS AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

3 Remarks Nil
OAKS AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

Nil
Nil
5 Briefing/consultation provided Nil
Nil
Language(s) used
consultation
information
Nil
information

AIP AD 2.1-126
OAKS AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 06 24
3 RWY Dimensions 1859 m x 27 m (6100 ft x 90 ft)
4 PCN Dirt RWY
12 Remarks 300 ft overrun 300 ft overrun
OAKS AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 06 24
6 Remarks Nil Nil
OAKS AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 06 24
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights

AIP AD 2.1-127
6 Length spacing
Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil
OAKS AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OAKS AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-128
OAKS AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral 5 NM radius of N33º 21' 49.48" E069º 57'
limits 19.30” (ARP)
2 Vertical limits SFC- 6400 ft AMSL

Salerno TWR, English
Language
OAKS AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Call sign Frequency Hours of Remarks

1 2 3 4 5
TWR Salerno TWR 121.975 MHz HJ
334.6 MHz
GROUND Nil
ATIS Nil
AIR Nil
OPERATIONS
OAKS AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Facility Ident Frequenc Hours Coordinates Elevatio Remarks

y n
Nil
OAKS AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Contact Salerno TWR on 121.975 MHz (P) or 334.6 MHz (S). at least 10 min.
prior ETA (25 NM in bound). Contact Salerno TWR 5 min. prior to departure.
OAKS AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Nil

AIP AD 2.1-129
OAKS AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
Nil
OAKS AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 All aircrews use caution for bird activity. Large flocks of birds from surface to
2000 ft
AGL. Bird activity is especially prevalent in the areas located within one NM of the
airfield.
Inform Salerno tower of any observed bird activity.
2.23.2 Use caution. Salerno airfield RWY 09/27, located 1.75NM N-NE of Khost /
Chapman. Tower LOC BTW Chapman and Salerno 117 ft high.
OAKS AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for OAFR Farah

routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-130
OASD - SHINDAND
OASD AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OASD – Shindand

OASD AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N33º 23' 28.79” E062º 15' 39.51” The
2 Distance and direction from city 7 miles northeast of Shindand
3773 ft AMSL
temperature
E3º
change
Telephone DSN 312-641-9052
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Derek.molloy@hurlburt.af.mil
AFS Address Nil

AIP AD 2.1-131
OASD AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration Not Determined

7 Air Traffic Services Flight Advisory on-call 24 hrs
8 Fueling JP8 (Rotary-wing only)
9 Handling Nil
10 Security 24 Hours
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Not advised
OASD AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Only for military missions

3 Fueling facilities and capacity Military rotary wing only
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-132
OASD AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
4 Medical facilities ROLE 2+
7 Remarks Nil
OASD AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

fighting
disabled aircraft
OASD AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OASD AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons India ramp (3150’ X 162’) CON 19/R/C/W/T
North Ramp (116’ x 585’) CON 28/R/B/W/T
South Ramp (116’ X 585’) CON 19/R/C/W/T
2 Width, surface and strength of A (630’ X 47’) CON 25/R/C/W/T
taxiways B (630’ X 47’) CON 19/R/C/W/T
C (630’ X 47’) CON 18/R/B/W/T
D (630’ X 47’) CON 17/R/C/W/T
E (630’ X 47’) CON 26/R/C/W/T
F (9,190’ X 47’) CON 26/R/C/W/T
Nil
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-133
OASD AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Unknown

guide lines and visual docking /
aircraft stands
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OASD AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 18 OASD Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 36 OASD Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OASD AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office Unknown

2 Hours of operation Unknown
preparation NIL
Periods of validity
NIL
5 Briefing / consultation provided Nil
Nil
Language(s) used
consultation
available for providing Hand-held Kestrel for altimeter & wind
information
9 ATS unit provided with Intermittent observations from weather
information personnel

AIP AD 2.1-134
OASD AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 18 36
2 BRG True and Mag 183 Nil
3 RWY Dimensions 1374 m x 47 m (9140ft x 160 ft)
4 PCN 21 R/B/W/T
5 THR Coordinates N33º 24’ 13.90” E062º 15’ N33º 22’ 43.60” E062º 15’
37.39” 37.39”
6 THR Elevation Nil Nil
12 Remarks 4” depression centered on Sunken slab with 4”
runway. 1716 from Rwy 18 depression, centered on
. threshold runway. 1975’ from Rwy
36 threshold
Sunken slab with 6”
depression, 15’ from Rwy
centerline. 5395’ from
Rwy 18 threshold
OASD AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 18 36
6 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-135
OASD AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 18 36
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OASD AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-136
OASD AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil
OASD AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

limits
Shindand, English
Language
6 Remarks ATC personnel operate out of a vehicle, not
the tower
OASD AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Shindand 136.2 MHz HJ
Emergency/ Guard
Frequencies
GROUND Nil
ATIS Nil 121.500 MHz
AIR Nil 243.000 MHz
OPERATIONS
OASD AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
2.19.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-137
OASD AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1. Although Shindand is an uncontrolled airfield, flight advisory services are

provided for safety purposes. Multiple platforms utilize the airfield and controlled
detonations are common. All aircraft shall contact Shindand on 136.2 MHz at least 10
min. prior ETA (20 NM inbound). Aircraft shall check in with:
a. ETA or current position.
b. Landing runway
Note: Due to communication and personnel availability issues, aircraft should

continue inbound and land even if they are unable to contact flight advisory. Suggest
one pass over the field before landing.
2.20.2. Flight advisory personnel work on an on-call basis. They report to the airfield
30 minutes prior to scheduled arrivals and perform an airfield security/safety
inspection.
2.20.3. No fly areas
2.20.2.1. Aircraft should not fly over area 1-2 miles west of the airfield below 5000’
AGL due to an active firing range.
2.20.2.2. Aircraft shall not fly over the southern portion of the parking apron at
any time.
OASD AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OASD AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Nil
OASD AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-138
OASD AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Shindand

6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not Produced
Airfield Diagram

AIP AD 2.1-139
OAUZ – KONDUZ
OAUZ AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAUZ – Konduz Airport

OAUZ AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point ARP N36º39'54" E068º54'39" (WGS 84)

coordinates and site The geographic centre of the RWY
2 Distance/direction from city 12 KM south-east of Konduz
3 Elevation/Reference
444 m / 1 450 ft AMSL / Not available
temperature
4 Geoids undulation To be determined
5 MAG VAR/Annual change 3° E ( Jan 2005)
6 Civil Aerodrome Civil Part (Airliner)
Administration Address Airport Kunduz, Afghanistan
Airport Manager
Telephone 0700500714 mobile
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
7 Approved for traffic Type(s) VFR in VMC only
8 Remarks POC ISAF PRT KONDUZ +93 (0)7929 1249
— during daylight time only
Controlled by VFR ATC ADV (ELG/CCT)

AIP AD 2.1-140
OAUZ AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 AD Office N/A
2 Custom and Immigration N/A
3 Health and Sanitary N/A
6 MET Briefing Office N/A
7 ATS Only during scheduled ISAF flight operation
8 Fueling SR – SS (ISAF Flights only)
9 Handling Only during scheduled ISAF flight operation —
for ISAF flights only
10 Security N/A
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Traffic Information (as practical) and MET info
available during scheduled ISAF flight
operation daylight only
OAUZ AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities For ISAF flights only

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

AIP AD 2.1-141
OAUZ AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
3 Transportation For ISAF personal only
7 Remarks Handling as required for ISAF and MIL flights
only
OAUZ AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 AD category for fire fighting To be determined

2 Fire Fighting equipment 1 x 3500ltr water mixed with type A water
cannon.
3 * 43 KG Carbon dioxide extinguisher
2 * 50 KG powder extinguisher
Available during scheduled ISAF flight
operation
Nil
disabled ACFT
4 Remarks Outside ISAF operating hrs. UN provides a
limited fire fighting service for own ACFT
OAUZ AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
1 Types of clearing equipment 1 x 2 to truck with either:

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

AIP AD 2.1-142
OAUZ AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Apron surface and strength Apron 1 In front of TWR / PAX building

seize: 234 m x 98 m — concrete
with asphalt
PCN: To be determined
2 Taxiway width, surface and Taxiway At middle intersection – seize 90
strength m x 22 m — concrete with asphalt
layer
PCN: To be determined
3 ACL location and elevation To be determined
4 VOR/ checkpoints N/A
5 INS/ checkpoints N/A
6 Remarks Nil
OAUZ AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand ID Signs, Nil

TWY guide lines and visual
system of Aircraft stands
2 RWY and TWY markings and End of RWY

LGT Touchdown zone
RWY Markers
Half RWY marker
Centreline
RWY designators
1Windsock North of T/D zone RWY 29
1Windsock East of TWY / middle intersection
1Windsock North of T/D zone RWY 11
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks No lighting system
OAUZ AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 11 OAUZ Obstacle Chart not available

2 RWY 29 OAUZ Obstacle Chart not available
3 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-143
OAUZ AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office ISAF Mil Geo personal

2 Hours of operation available during scheduled ISAF flight
operation
preparation N/A
Periods of validity
4 Type of landing forecast Hourly
Interval of issuance SPECI
In case of significant weather changes
5 Briefing /consultation provided Nil
6 Flight documentation METAR, SPECI
consultation
information
Konduz INFO
information
OAUZ AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 11 29
2 BRG True and Mag 113º True / 110º Mag 293º True / 290º Mag
(6 584 m x 148 ft) (6 584 m x 148 ft)
4 PCN Not verified
5 THR Coordinates N36º40'07.5" N36º39'42.0”
E068º54'02.1" E068º55'16.1"
6 THR Elevation 444 m / 1 450 ft AMSL 445 m / 1 454 ft AMSL
7 Slope of RWY/SWY To be determined To be determined
10 Strip Dimensions Nil Nil
11 Obstacle free zone To be determined To be determined
12 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-144
OAUZ AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 11 29
2 TORA To be determined To be determined
3 TODA To be determined To be determined
4 ASDA To be determined To be determined
5 LDA To be determined To be determined
6 Remarks To be determined To be determined
OAUZ AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 11 29
2 Type, length and Nil Nil
intensity of approach
lighting
3 Threshold lights, Nil Nil
colours and wing
bars
4 Type of visual Nil Nil
approach slope
indicator system
touchdown zone
indicator lights
of RWY centreline
lights
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end Nil Nil
9 Length and colour of Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-145
OAUZ AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1 ABN/IBN location, Nil

characteristics and hours of
operation
2 LDI location and LGT Nil
Anemometer location and LGT
3 TWY edge and centre light Nil
lighting
4 Secondary Power Supply Nil
5 Remarks Nil
OAUZ AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1 Coordinates TLOF or THR of Nil

FATO
2 TLOF and/or FATO elevation Nil
M/FT
dimensions,
surface, strength, marking
5 Declared distances available Nil
6 APP and FATO lighting Nil
7 Remarks Helicopters will be parked on the apron as
defined by Kunduz INFO
OAUZ AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Designation and lateral Limits Nil

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

AIP AD 2.1-146
OAUZ AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service
Call sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
designation
1 2 3 4 5
INFO Konduz Info 130.350 MHz Available during UHF on
or 344.500 scheduled ISAF flight request
MHz operation – usually only
beginning SR-30
OAUZ AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Nil
OAUZ AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Try to establish radio contact with Konduz Info on 130.350 MHz / 344,500
MHZ at least 10 Min prior ETA daylight only (available during scheduled ISAF
operation – usually beginning SR – 30).
OAUZ AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OAUZ AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 To be determined
OAUZ AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1. ACFT suitability: ACFT up to a size of C-130 Hercules /An-12/AN24–AN124

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

AIP AD 2.1-147
OAUZ AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Konduz Airport

Charts are under development for Konduz.
1 Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Not produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
6 Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
7 Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
8 Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced

AIP AD 2.1-148

AIP AD 2.1-149
OAMN – MAIMANA
OAMN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAMN – Maimana

OAMN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 35º 55’ 50” E 064º 45’ 40”

2 Distance and direction from city 0.8km (0.4NM) NW of the city of Maimana
2752 ft AMSL
temperature
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Maimana PRT
Telephone NCN 686 7190
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
9 Remarks PPR required prior to any flight to the airfield.
OAMN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

8 Fueling Nil
9 Handling Nil

AIP AD 2.1-150
10 Security Nil
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
13 Overnight Parking Unknown
OAMN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Nil

2 Fuel and oil types Unknown
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Unknown
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
7 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire Unknown

fighting
disabled aircraft

AIP AD 2.1-151
OAMN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

2 Width, surface and strength of taxiways Unknown
3 Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints Nil

6 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand identification signs, taxiway Nil

guide lines and visual docking/ parking guidance
2 Runway and Taxiway markings and lights Nil
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 14 OAMN Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 32 OAMN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

3 Office responsible for TAF preparation
Unknown
Periods of validity

AIP AD 2.1-152

Unknown
5 Briefing /consultation provided Unknown
Unknown
Language(s) used
7 Charts and other information available for briefing or
Unknown
consultation
8 Supplementary equipment available for providing information Unknown
9 ATS unit provided with information Unknown
10 Additional information Unknown
OAMN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 14 32
2 BRG True and Mag 143,4T / 140,4M 323,4T / 320,4M
3 RWY Dimensions 1336m x 30m (5040 ft x 60 ft)
4 PCN PCN not determined — Gravel, Loose Rock, Clay
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OAMN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 14 32
6 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-153
OAMN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 14 32
2 Type, length and intensity of approach lighting Nil
3 Threshold lights, colours and wing bars Nil
4 Type of visual approach slope indicator system Nil
5 Length of RWY touchdown zone indicator lights Nil
6 Length spacing colour and intensity of RWY centreline
Nil
lights
7 Length spacing colour and intensity of RWY edge lights Nil
8 Colour of RWY end lights and wing bars Nil
9 Length and colour of stopway lights Nil
10 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-154
OAMN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

limits
Nil
Language
6 Remarks Nil
OAMN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil Emergency/ Guard
ATIS Nil
121.500 MHz
AIR Meymaneh 118,1 MHz
OAMN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Nil
OAMN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Nil
OAMN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Advise traffic pattern to be flown to the west of the airfield to avoid over flying the city.
OAMN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Nil
OAMN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-155
OAUZ AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Maimana Airport

6 Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not Produced
12 Bird concentration in the vicinity of the aerodrome Not Produced

AIP AD 2.1-156

AIP AD 2.1-157
OAMS – MAZAR-E-SHARIF
OAMS AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAMS – Mazar-e Sharif Airport

OAMS AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA

2 Distance and direction from 7.5 km E from Mazar-e Sharif
city
3 Elevation and Reference 1 261 ft AMSL / 38.6º C
temperature
4 Geoid undulation FM RWY06 THR to ARP – 4.88 m FM ARP to RWY24
THR – 1.69 m
5 Magnetic variation/Annual To be determined
change
6 Civil Aerodrome Civil Part (Airliner)
Administration Airport Mazar-e Sharif , Afghanistan
Airport Manager — Executive Representative
Telephone Office: 0755013099
TWR Office: 0755011061
Mobile: 0700500714
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
E-mail Nil
AFS Address Nil
Military Aerodrome Air Wing Mazar-e Sharif
Administration
Telephone Commercial: +49 67621 2508 3107
IVSN: 60 90 414 9408 3107
GeMilNet: 90-9408-3107
Mobile: 0799482659
E-mail isaf.mes.egmes.oams.acft.handling@einsfuekdobw.de
Military Aircraft and Aircraft Allied Movement Coordination Centre (AMCC)
supporting Military/ISAF Eindhoven/NL
Telephone COMM: +31 40 289 8908
+31 40 289 8909
FAX: +31 40 289 8930
IVSN: 499 - 8908 / 8909

AIP AD 2.1-158
E-mail amcceindhoven1@vlbehv.af.dnet.mindef.nl
IFR — Military Only
8 Remarks ISAF will issue handling number. All aircraft
require 24 hrs PPR. ISAF flight to be coordinated
through AMCC Eindhoven. All other military and
civilian aircraft operators are contact Air Wing
Mazar-e Sharif Air Operations via e-mail. Contact
details at OAMS AD 2.2.
OAMS AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration 02:30 – 14:30 Z. 24Hrs PPR

4 AIS Briefing Office 02:30 – 14:30 Z
5 ATS Reporting Office 02:30 – 14:30 Z
6 MET Briefing Office 02:30 – 14:30 Z
7 Air Traffic Services 02:30 – 14:30 Z (other times on request – PPR)
8 Fueling 02:30 – 14:30 Z ISAF: Request on PPR
Civilian: Dawi Oil
Mobile Phone: +93 (0)797-392 949
PAYMENT IN CASH (USD) ONLY
Arrange and inform on PPR
9 Handling 02:30 – 14:30 Z (specify on PPR)
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
2.3.1 All aircraft require 24 hour PPR. ISAF flight to be coordinated through AMCC
Eindhoven. All other military aircraft and civilian aircraft operators are contact Air
Wing Mazar E Sharif Air Operations via e-mail. Contact details at OAMS AD 2.2.

AIP AD 2.1-159
OAMS AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities 3 x 3.0 T Forklift* 2 x 8.0 T Forklift*

1 x 16.0 T Atlas “K” loader * 1x Mulag Trailer
32 T*
*For ISAF ONLY
2 Fuel and oil types Jet A1+ (F-34)
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Military: As requested in PPR (see AD 2.3.8)
Civilian: via Dawi Oil; Request on PPR
5 Hangar space for visiting Nil
aircraft
6 Repair facilities for visiting Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil
OAMS AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels In the Town

2 Restaurant In the Town
3 Transportation Taxi
5 Bank and Post Office In the Town
6 Tourist office In the Town
7 Remarks Nil
OAMS AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

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

disabled aircraft
4 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-160
OAMS AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OAMS AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Apron D 75 m x 6 0m

Asphalt PCN—Nil
Apron 135 m x 995 m

I,C,H,J Concrete PCN—Nil
Apron L 115 m x 170 m

Asphalt PCN—Nil
2 Width, surface and strength of TWY E 599 m x 52.5 m

taxiways Concrete PCN—Nil
TWY F 599 m x 30 m
Concrete PCN—Nil
TWY K 1 620.5 m x 24.2
Asphalt PCN—Nil
INT A 150 m x 25 m
Asphalt PCN—Nil
INT B 150 m x 25 m
Asphalt PCN—Nil
INT C 85 m x 25 m
Asphalt PCN—Nil
Not available
Use caution on RWY and all TWYs due to
6 Remarks
uneven surfaces and FOD

AIP AD 2.1-161
OAMS AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Follow Me Car * Marshaller

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

AIP AD 2.1-162
OAMS AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In approach/take off Areas In Circling Area and at AD Remark

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

AIP AD 2.1-163
OAMS AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office OAMS MET OFFICE

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

AIP AD 2.1-164
OAMS AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 06 24
2 BRG True and
65.8º T / To be determined 245.8º T / To be determined
Mag
3 180 m x 44.5 m 3 180 m x 44.5 m
3 RWY Dimensions
10 433 ft x 146 ft 10 433 ft x 146 ft
4 PCN 60 F/A/W/T 60 F/A/W/T
5 THR Coordinates N36º42'03.89" N36º42'46.120"
E067º11'35.34" E067º13'32.25"
FM THR06 to ARP – 4.88 m FM THR24 to ARP + 1.69 m
FM ARP to THR24 – 1.69 m FM ARP to THR06 + 4.88 m
6 THR Elevation THR 1 277 ft THR 1 255 ft
7 Slope of
Nil Nil
RWY/SWY
10 Strip Dimensions Nil Nil
Obstacle free
11 Nil Nil
zone
Aircraft arresting system (44-B-2L) is O/R located 549 m
(1804 ft) from RWY 24 threshold or 1 073 m (3 521 ft) from
RWY 06 threshold available for RWY 24 departure end
12 Remark engagement. Also Aircraft arresting system (44-B-2L) is
O/R located 1 073 m (3 521 ft) from RWY 06 threshold or
549 m (1 804 ft) from RWY 24 threshold available for RWY
06 departure end engagement.

AIP AD 2.1-165
OAMS AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 06 24
2 TORA 3 181 m (10 438 ft) 3 181 m (10 438 ft)
3 TODA 3 181 m (10 438 ft) 3 181 m (10 438 ft)
TODA B
3a 2 475 m
East
TODA C
3b 1 540 m
East
TODA C
3c 1 580 m
West
TODA D
3d 2 495 m
West
4 ASDA 3 181 m / 10 438 ft 3 181 m / 10 438 ft
5 LDA 2 658 m / 8721 ft 2 658 m / 8 721 ft
6 TDZ 387 m / 1 271 ft 384 m / 1 260 ft
7 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-166
OAMS AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 06 24
2 Type, length and Simple Approach Lighting Simple Approach Lighting
intensity of approach System System
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
colours and wing Green — No Wingbar Green — No Wingbar
bars
4 Type of visual VASIS VASIS
approach slope
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing 3 181 m — 60 m White 3 181 m — 60 m White
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Red — No Wingbars Red — No Wingbars
lights and wingbars
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OAMS AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

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

AIP AD 2.1-167
OAMS AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

(FATO)
TLOF and/or FATO area
2 Nil
elevation
marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAMS AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and CTR – 6 NM circle centred on the ARP.

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

AIP AD 2.1-168
OAMS AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
ACC Kabul North sector H24 Guard Frequencies
Centre 118.3 MHz 121.500MHz
242.6 MHz 243.000MHz monitored
during ATC operating
hours
APP Mazar 121.250 02:30Z – Guard Frequencies
CONTROL MHz 14:30 121.5 MHZ and
243.0 MHZ monitored
hours
TWR Mazar 135.35 MHz 02:30Z – Guard Frequencies
Tower 132.00 14:30Z 121.500 MHz and
MHzO/R 243.000 MHz monitored
hours
GROUND N/A N/A N/A Nil
ATIS N/A N/A N/A Nil
OAMS AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
DME
Ident
Facility Frequency Hours Coordinates antenna Remarks
(emission)
Elevation
TACAN MES CH 72X 24H N36º42'15.84" 3.55 m Nil
112.5 E67º12'49.96"
OAMS AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Aircraft captains shall acknowledge and comply with all instructions from
MAZAR ATC. If a pilot is unable to comply with ATC instructions, he must inform the
controller immediately and state the reason for non-compliance.
2.20.2 When operating in OAMS CTR, aircrew are responsible for their own terrain
clearance at all times and for traffic separation irrespective of ATC instructions.
Note: Controllers shall inform the pilots about the position of any known
conflicting traffic. Pilots are responsible for maintaining separation with any
other aircraft, whether or not the controller has passed traffic information. It is
accepted that this information may be inaccurate and its issuance is subject to
controller’s workload.

AIP AD 2.1-169
2.20.3 Direct landing and take-off for helicopters at the ISAF ramp, main TWY E and
F is prohibited due to FOD and obstacle clearance. Helicopters have to air-taxi / taxi
via TWY guided by FOLLOW-ME car.
2.20.4 Overflight of military camps below 4000 ft AMSL is prohibited
2.20.5 TAXI PROCEDURES.
2.20.5.1 All aircraft shall adhere to ATC and FOLLOW-ME / marshaller taxiing
instructions.
2.20.5.2 Military aircraft except home based and all ISAF aircraft, including
commercial operators deployed by ISAF nations, have to be guided by FOLLOW-ME
car into parking position.
2.20.6 Due to bad runway surface following procedures for C-17 has to be
determined:
- Max gross weight is 400 000 LBS
- Landing on RWY06, Takeoff on RWY 24 only (no turns on RWY)
OAMS AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Overflight of MAZAR-E SHARIF noise abatement zone (NAZ) shall be avoided
at altitudes below 4 000 ft AMSL. MAZAR-E SHARIF TOWN NAZ is defined by a
circle and radius 1.4 NM centred at N36º42'40.00" E067º06'36.00".
OAMS AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Arriving aircraft are to establish two-way communications with Mazar-e-Sharif

CONTROL no later than 5 min prior to entering TMA.
2.22.2 Departing aircraft are to contact Mazar-e-Sharif TWR before taxi for
instructions.
2.22.3 All aircraft operating within the OAMS CTR shall operate on local QNH during
the hours of ATC operation.
2.22.4 NO RADIO (NORDO) PROCEDURES
2.22.4.1 If no contact is made with ATC the pilot shall:

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

AIP AD 2.1-170
d. Fly over the airfield on runway heading south of the runway at 500 ft AGL
with gear down, showing landing lights and flashing all other available lights.
e. After overflight, turn to the north for a closed traffic circuit at, or above, 1
000 ft AGL.
2.22.4.3 All aircraft should avoid overflight of Mazar city and observe the Tower for a
light signal. In the absence of visual signals during the approach, having ensured that
the runway is clear, pilots may decide to land, at their own discretion, but must be
prepared to initiate “go around” due to conflicting traffic or a blocked runway. If in
receipt of a clearance, aircraft shall proceed in accordance with that clearance in the
absence of red light and/or flares.
2.22.4.4 After landing, the aircraft shall vacate the runway only via departure – end
taxiways (Alpha/Bravo or Echo – depending on RWY in use), then stop and wait for
Follow-Me.
2.22.5 Aircraft experiencing NORDO whilst taxiing for departure.
2.22.5.1 The aircraft shall stop, hold current position on the taxiway, expect to return
to parking position, keep engines running, and wait for Follow-Me or observe light
signals from TWR.
2.22.6. Aircraft experiencing NORDO when lined-up for departure.
2.22.6.1 If lined-up on the runway, the aircraft shall taxi down the runway, vacate at
the earliest opportunity, then stop on the taxiway, and wait for Follow-Me vehicle
guidance.
2.22.7 Acknowledgement by an aircraft
2.22.7.1 When in flight:
a. During the hours of daylight: by rocking the aircraft’s wings;
Note. – This signal should not be expected on the base and final legs of the
approach.
b. During the hours of darkness: by flashing on and off twice the aircraft’s
landing lights or, if not so equipped, by switching on and off twice its navigation
lights.
2.22.7.2 When on the ground:
a. During the hours of daylight: by moving the aircraft’s ailerons or rudder;
b. During the hours of darkness: by flashing on and off twice the aircraft’s
landing lights or, if not so equipped, by switching on and off twice its navigation
lights.
OAMS AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Due to intensive bird activity in the airport area between March and October, it
is recommended to avoid low-level tactical departures (below 30 ft AGL).

AIP AD 2.1-171
2.23.2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are allowed to operate simultaneously with
fixed wing aircraft within CTR OAMS, if at or below 900 ft AGL and staying clear of
standard approach and departure sectors and altitudes.
2.23.3 In case UAV operations are in progress MAZAR ATC shall provide aircraft with
information regarding the operating area, altitudes, and times of operation. Exact
position reports of UAVs should not be expected.
2.23.4 UAV flights may take place outside Ops Hours of OAMS ATC. For information
concerning these flights NOTAM must be checked for each flight entering OAMS
Airspace.
2.23.5 ATC shall limit or deny the clearance for any UAV operation, if RW QRF,
CASEVAC, MEDEVAC, EVAC operations are in progress in close vicinity of the UAV
flight zone.
OAMS AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
2.24.1 Instrument approach and departure plates are available at the MoTCA
website:
ICAO Charts for Mazar-e Sharif Airport

1 Aerodrome Chart - ICAO Produced
3 Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO Not produced
6 Area Chart – ICAO (departure and transit routes) Not produced
7 Standard Departure Chart – Instrument – ICAO Not produced
8 Area Chart – ICAO (arrival and transit routes) Not produced

AIP AD 2.1-172

AIP AD 2.1-173
DISTANCES AT OAMS AIRFIELD RWY 06/24:
THRESHOLD THRESHOLD
B C F E
06 24
10 433 ft
2 033 ft
5 277 ft
7 674 ft
9 101 ft
1 332 ft
2 759 ft
5 156 ft
8 400 ft

AIP AD 2.1-174
OAQA – QALAT
OAQA AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAQA – Qalat

OAQA AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 32º08’03’’ E 066º53’93’’

2 Distance and direction from city 2 miles north west of the town of Qalat
5383 ft AMSL
temperature
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Zabul PRT
Telephone DSN 431-8209 or 431-8235
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
9 Remarks Nil
OAQA AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

8 Fueling Nil
9 Handling Nil

AIP AD 2.1-175
10 Security Nil
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Call DSN 431-8209 or 431-8235 to coordinate
arrangements for airfield security. Security
can be provided by Zabul PRT on a non
interference basis and if coordinated in
advance. (Recommend 24-48hrs advance
notice).
13 Overnight Parking Unknown
OAQA AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

3 Fueling facilities and capacity Nil
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks There is no MHE immediately available;
however, with coordination, the use of two
extended boom forklifts in FOB Apache may
be possible.
OAQA AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-176
OAQA AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire Nil. CFR (crash/fire/rescue) is not on site.

fighting
2 Rescue equipment Nil
disabled aircraft
OAQA AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks The airfield may be unusable during or
following rain. Call DSN 431-8209 or 431-
8235 for update
OAQA AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons Compacted Dirt

taxiways

Nil
6 Remarks Qalat LZ is maintained by the Afghan Ministry
of Transportation (MOT) and airfield grading
and compacting are performed regularly by a
contractor hired by the MOT
OAQA AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS

aircraft stands
and lights

AIP AD 2.1-177
3 Stop Bars Nil

4 Remarks Nil
OAQA AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 02 OAQA Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 20 OAQA Obstacle Chart not published
3 RWY 02 FOB Apache and ANA Compound are in
approach/departure clearance zone.
• Major penetrations are:
- 58' Silo's on west side of ANA compound
- 42' Antenna in center of ANA compound
- 50' Platform and Antenna on the west side of FOB Apache
FOB Apache and the ANA compound is located 500' from the
threshold of RWY 02. This violates the criteria for
the glideslope (ETL 04-7, Table 7) and the Accident Potential Zone
(ETL 04-7, Table 8).
• FOB Apache and the ANA compound are well lit and may effect
aircraft operations at night, unless coordinated
to have them turned off.
Remarks • Approx. one foot mound borders graded portions of LZ in clear
zone, and edge of hammerhead.
• Approx. one foot deep ditch located behind mound bordering LZ
and hammerhead.
• Approx. 18" high concrete barriers line back third of hammerhead;
approx. 10 feet beyond hammerhead.
• Large mounds on both East and West side of Rwy 20 exceed max
gradient slope.
a. Entire length of East side of Rwy 20 has +7-11% gradient slope the
first 5 feet of the maintained area.
b. From the approach end to 1,000' on West side of Rwy 20 has a
+7% gradient slope the last 10' of the graded
area.
c. West side of Rwy 20 midfield has a +11% gradient slope the last
20' of the graded area
OAQA AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED


AIP AD 2.1-178

preparation Unknown
Periods of validity
Unknown
Unknown
provided
Unknown
Language(s) used
available for briefing or Unknown
consultation
available for providing Unknown
information
Unknown
information
OAQA AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 02 20
2 BRG True and Mag 024,8T / 022,8M 204,8T / 202,8M
3 RWY Dimensions 4829 ft x 60 ft
4 PCN PCN not determined — Sandy / Clay
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OAQA AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 02 20

AIP AD 2.1-179

6 Remarks Nil Nil
OAQA AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 02 20
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-180
OAQA AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OAQA AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAQA AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

limits
3 Airspace Classification Class
Nil
Language
6 Remarks There is no tower or ATC at Qalat. Landing
Zone Safety Officer (LZSO) team as part of
the security element planned to depart in
December 2008. Status UNK.

AIP AD 2.1-181
OAQA AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Nil Emergency/
GROUND Nil Guard
Frequencies
ATIS Nil
AIR Qalat 131,275 MHz 121.500 MHz
OPERATIONS 275,250 MHz 243.000 MHz
OAQA AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Nil
OAQA AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Nil
OAQA AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OAQA AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Recommended to land RWY 20 and depart RWY 02.

AIP AD 2.1-182
OAQA AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Nil
OAQA AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Qalat Airport

routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-183

AIP AD 2.1-184
OAQN – QALA-I-NAW
OAQN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OAQN – Qala-I-Naw

OAQN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N 34 59.15´ E 063 07.06’

2 Distance and direction from city One mile west of the town of Qala-I-Naw
2 968 ft AMSL
temperature
change
6 Aerodrome Administration Airfield Director
Telephone 0799279974 / 0754720039
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
9 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

8 Fueling Nil
9 Handling Nil

AIP AD 2.1-185
10 Security Nil
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

3 Fueling facilities and capacity Nil
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
7 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

fighting
2 Rescue equipment Nil
disabled aircraft

AIP AD 2.1-186
OAQN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA
1 Surface and strength of aprons 8” thick concrete

taxiways

Nil
6 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS

aircraft stands
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 04 OAQN Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 22 OAQN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-187
OAQN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

preparation Nil
Periods of validity
Nil
Nil
provided
Nil
Language(s) used
consultation
information
Nil
information
OAQN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 04 22
2 BRG True and Mag 037 M 217 M
3 RWY Dimensions 6560 ft x 82 ft
4 PCN Unknown — 8” thick concrete
5 THR Coordinates 34º 59.52’ N 34º 59.56’ N
063º 07.44’ E 063º 07.48’ E
6 THR Elevation 3 014 ft 2 947 ft
7 Slope of RWY/SWY -0’912 0’912
10 Strip Dimensions Nil
12 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-188
OAQN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 04 22
2 TORA 6560 ft 6560 ft
3 TODA 6560 ft 6560 ft
4 ASDA 6560 ft 6560 ft
5 LDA 6560 ft 6560 ft
6 Remarks Nil Nil
OAQN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 04 22
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil

AIP AD 2.1-189
OAQN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1 Coordinates touchdown and lift-off point (TLOF) or Nil

2 TLOF and/or FATO area elevation Nil
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, Nil
strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil
OAQN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE

limits
Nil
Language
6 Remarks Traffic Service Available for deconfliction on
138.50 / 246.50

AIP AD 2.1-190
OAQN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TRAFFIC Qala-I- 138.5 MHz Nil
Naw 246.5 MHz
Traffic Contact for traffic
GROUND Nil Nil Nil information and
deconfliction
ATIS Nil Nil Nil
AIR OPERATIONS Nil Nil Nil
OAQN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Nil
OAQN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Nil
OAQN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-191
OAQN AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Qala-I-Naw

routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-192

AIP AD 2.1-193
OASL - SALERNO
OASL AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OASL – Salerno

OASL AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N33º 21' 49.48" E069º 57' 19.30” The
2 Distance and direction from city N/A
3817 ft AMSL
temperature
Not Determined
change
Telephone DSN 318-851-1427
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email Nil
AFS Address Nil
OASL AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 Aerodrome Administration Not Determined

7 Air Traffic Services TWR ( 24 hours)
8 Fueling JP8
9 Handling Nil
10 Security 24 Hours

AIP AD 2.1-194
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks Nil
14 PPR procedures Prior Permission Required (PPR) approval
prior to any flight to or from the airport.
OASL AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1 Cargo handling facilities Not Advised

3 Fueling facilities and capacity Not Advised
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks Nil
OASL AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
4 Medical facilities Unknown
7 Remarks Nil
OASL AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire CAT 6

fighting
disabled aircraft

AIP AD 2.1-195
OASL AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OASL AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION / POSITIONS DATA

taxiways

Nil
6 Remarks Nil
OASL AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand Unknown

guide lines and visual docking /
aircraft stands
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OASL AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 09 OASL Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 27 OASL Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-196
OASL AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

preparation NIL
Periods of validity
NIL
5 Briefing / consultation provided Nil
Nil
Language(s) used
consultation
information
Nil
information
10 Additional information NIL

AIP AD 2.1-197
OASL AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 09 27
3 RWY Dimensions 1374 m x 47 m (4508ft x 156 ft)
4 PCN PCN not determined — Gravel RWY
5 THR Coordinates Nil Nil
6 THR Elevation Nil Nil
12 Remarks 4,000 ft x 90 ft 4,000 ft x 90 ft
Usable Gravel Usable Gravel
700 ft Overrun 500 ft Overrun
OASL AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 09 27
6 Remarks Nil Nil
OASL AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 09 27
2 Type, length and
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars

AIP AD 2.1-198
4 Type of visual
indicator system
5 Length of RWY
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil Nil
Nil Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks Nil Nil
OASL AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OASL AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-199
OASL AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral 5 NM radius

limits of N33º 21' 49.48" E069º 57' 19.30” (ARP)
2 Vertical limits SFC – 6400ft AMSL
Salerno TWR, English
Language
OASL AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Salerno TWR 121.975 MHz HJ
Emergency/
334.6 MHz Guard
ATIS Nil
121.500 MHz
AIR Nil
243.000 MHz
OPERATIONS
OASL AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
2.19.1 Nil
OASL AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 Contact Salerno TWR on 121.975 MHz (P) or 334.6 MHz (S). at least 10 min.
prior ETA (25 NM in bound).
OASL AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 Nil
OASL AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Nil

AIP AD 2.1-200
OASL AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 All aircrews use caution for bird activity. Large flocks of birds from surface to
2000 ft AGL. Bird activity is especially prevalent in the areas located within one NM of
the airfield. Inform Salerno tower of any observed bird activity.
2.23.2 Use Caution Khost (OAKS)/ Chapman airfield RWY 06/24, located 1.75NM S-
SW of Salerno. Tower LOC BTW Chapman and Salerno 117 ft high.
OASL AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Salerno

routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-201

AIP AD 2.1-202
OATN – TEREEN/TARIN KOWT (TK)

NOTE: This airfield may appear on the MoTCA website as "TEREEN KOWT"
OATN AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
2.1.1 OATN – Tereen/Tarin Kowt (TK)

OATN AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DATA
1 Aerodrome Reference Point N32º36'.18.6" E 065º51'50.7"

2 Distance and direction from city One Mile South of the city of Tarin Kowt.
4 495 ft AMSL / Not determined
temperature
2º E / Not determined
change
6 Aerodrome Administration TK Tower
Telephone Out of country: +93 798208954
In country: 0798208954
C-VOIP: 231-2047
Satellite: 00 88216-55580632
Telefax Nil
Telex Nil
Email 1.NLD.ATF.AHDET.S3-AIR.ATC@TFU-TK-
SC1.TTN.MINDEF.NL *
AFS Address Nil
9 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-203
OATN AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

6 MET Briefing Office Via email: 1.NLD.ATF.AHDET.S2.GLO@TFU-
TK-SC1.TTN.MINDEF.NL
7 Air Traffic Services 0230 – 1230 UTC (0700 – 1700 LOC)
ATC on stand-by 24 hrs/day)
8 Fueling F34; fixed wing only by special request *
9 Handling TK is H24 PPR for fixed wing
10 Security H24
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks * Available for military aircraft only
13 Overnight Parking No parking overnight.
14 PPR procedures PPR requests (as well as changes) are to
submitted to TK tower via telephone or email.
OATN AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

2 Fuel and oil types F34 *
3 Fueling facilities and capacity Unknown
Military Aircraft
F34, fixed wing only by special request *
Civil Aircraft
Nil
aircraft
7 Remarks * Available for military aircraft only

AIP AD 2.1-204
OATN AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1 Hotels Nil
2 Restaurant Nil
7 Remarks Nil
OATN AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1 Aerodrome category for fire Cat 7 during ATC hours. CAT 4 outside ATC
fighting hours - can be upgraded to CAT 7 during
EMERG or on REQ.
disabled aircraft
OATN AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

3 Remarks Nil
OATN AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYSAND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

taxiways
Nil
6 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-205
OATN AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS

aircraft stands
and lights
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
OATN AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
1 RWY 12 OATN Obstacle Chart not published

2 RWY 30 OATN Obstacle Chart not published
3 Remarks Nil
OATN AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1 Associated MET Office Via email: 1.NLD.ATF.AHDET.S2.GLO@TFU-

TK-SC1.TTN.MINDEF.NL
Unknown
Unknown
5 Briefing /consultation provided Unknown
Unknown
Language(s) used
available for briefing or Unknown
consultation
available for providing Unknown
information
Unknown
information

AIP AD 2.1-206
OATN AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 RWY 12 – Arrivals 30 – Departures

2 BRG True and Mag 120ºM 300ºM
3 RWY Dimensions 6 002 ft x 114 ft
4 PCN PCN not determined — Packed Dirt/Gravel
7 Slope of RWY/SWY 2° up slope 2° down slope
10 Strip Dimensions 6 225 ft
12 Remarks Nil Nil
OATN AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
1 RWY 12 30
2 TORA 4388 ft 5777 ft
3 TODA 4388 ft 6350 ft
4 ASDA 5987 ft 5877 ft
5 LDA 5577 ft 4388 ft
6 Remarks Displaced threshold (1623
Nil ft) due to hills on approach
end
OATN AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
1 RWY 12 30
2 Type, length and
intensity of approach IR lighting on request.
lighting
3 Threshold lights,
bars
4 Type of visual
approach slope Nil
indicator system

AIP AD 2.1-207
5 Length of RWY
touchdown zone Nil
indicator lights
6 Length spacing
Nil
of RWY centreline
lights
7 Length spacing
of RWY edge lights
8 Colour of RWY end
Nil
Nil
stopway lights
10 Remarks IR light available on
request
OATN AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

direction indicator
5 Remarks Nil
OATN AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

strength, marking
7 Remarks Nil

AIP AD 2.1-208
OATN AD 2.17 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
1 Airspace designation and lateral TK CTR

limits 5 NM radius of the ARP
2 Vertical limits SFC to 7 500 ft AMSL
4 Air Traffic Services unit call sign TK Tower
Language English
6 Remarks Nil
OATN AD 2.18 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
1 2 3 4 5
TWR TK Tower 131.275 MHz 0230 – 1230
Primary UTC
Emergency/
247.100 MHz Guard
Secondary Frequencies
GROUND Nil
ATIS Nil 121.500 MHz
243.000 MHz
AIR Apache 131.275 MHz
OPERATIONS Operations
OATN AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Nil
OATN AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2.20.1 UAV Operations. TK CTR has active UAV operations H24.

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

AIP AD 2.1-209
be achieved using vertical or lateral separation or by repositioning of the

UAV until it is evident no confliction exists.
OATN AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
2.21.1 No Fly Areas. Do not overfly the North side of Airfield (Base Camp) below 1
000 ft AGL / 5 500 ft AMSL. Do not overfly the village of TK. Do not overfly any
parked aircraft or the ATC tower.
OATN AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1 Taxi procedures. Aircraft shall contact TK tower prior to taxi or repositioning.
Helicopters requiring air taxi will remain at an altitude that avoids ground effect (i.e.,
blowing dust, loose debris, etc.). The primary holding area for the FARP is given by
TWR. Clearance to enter the FARP is given by TWR.
2.22.2 Helicopter operations. Contact TK tower at 10NM and 5 NM, prior to entering
Class D airspace. Advise TK tower of call sign, entry sector, distance out and
intentions. Report to tower 1 min prior to crossing centreline and at final.
2.22.3 Fixed Wing operations. Contact TK tower at 30 NM and 10 NM inbound,
prior to entering Class D airspace sector. Expect a landing clearance on base leg.
2.22.4 Departure procedures. Avoid over flying populated areas. Do not over fly the
base camp below 5 500 ft AMSL unless directed by tower. In order to decrease FOD
on taxiways and runways, present position departures from aircraft parking areas will
be approved for rotary-wing aircraft. Contact TWR for frequency change (when
leaving TK AOR).
2.22.5 Circuit procedures. TK Tower will determine the number of aircraft that can
safely operate in the VFR traffic pattern. The maximum amount of aircraft in the
FARP at one moment is 3 helicopters. This is excluding the aircraft parked on the
MEDEVAC parking. All other helicopters for the FARP are to hold on advice of the
TWR.
Closed traffic pattern altitude for rotary-wing traffic is 5 400 ft AMSL or below and 6
000 ft AMSL for fixed-wing aircraft.
Over flight of the base camp below 5 500 ft AMSL is prohibited.
On approach, helicopters will remain Out of Ground Effect (OGE) over the dust areas
to minimize FOD and brown outs unless aircraft performance requires lower altitudes.
Helicopters shall not use the runway, unless directed by the TWR. Over flight of the
Apache parking, the MEDEVAC parking, TWR and the UAV camp just west of the
tower is prohibited.
Aircraft will advise tower 1 min prior to crossing runway centreline for deconfliction.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when on final approach for the FARP due to brown
out conditions in the areas around the FARP.
WARNING: Use extreme caution for personnel, vehicles and equipment on all
approaches.

AIP AD 2.1-210
2.22.6 Parking. Primary helicopter parking area is Cargo- Parking. Incidental long
term helicopter parking can be arranged by tower on the concrete pads located on
the north side of the airfield (Redskin Ramp). Parking is reserved for Tarin Kowt
home base aircraft. Transient crews must coordinate with Apache operations (via
TWR) for space and usage.
OATN AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1 Range activity (OA/R 203 Tarin Kowt Range). TK Range is always HOT.
2.23.2 Outside operating hours use TK tower VHF freq for position traffic advisories
(CTAF) and if necessary call Apache Operations for fuel or extra info. Use extreme
caution for UAV operations in and around the Tereen/Tarin Kowt area.
2.23.3 When the reported weather is less than basic VFR minimums, aircraft may
request Special VFR clearance into or out of the TK Class D surface airspace, aircraft
type permitting.
2.23.4 VFR Low Altitude Arrival. Contact TK Tower as soon as possible when
within 10NM of TK Airfield. Aircraft are required to have established contact with
Tower prior to entering Class D airspace.
On initial contact, advise Tower of:
(1) Call Sign (*** / # ACFT)
(2) Position (10 NM, tactical approach requested)
(3) Intentions (e.g. inbound for FARP and/or passenger drop off)
2.23.5 Transitioning Aircraft. Aircraft transiting TK Class D airspace shall establish
two-way radio contact with TK Tower or TK Traffic for advisories before entering the
airspace.
2.23.6 Lost Communication Procedure. When helicopter aircrew determines that
they are in a lost communications scenario, aircrew will attempt to contact TK tower
through other frequencies and/or aircraft located on the airfield. If communications
link is not made, helicopter traffic will remain at or below rotary wing traffic pattern
altitude (5 400 ft AMSL) and proceed to, and hold south of, the active runway and
await GREEN signal flare from TK Tower for clearance to land. Fixed wing aircraft
follow the same procedure at or below the fixed wing pattern altitude (6 000 ft AMSL),
but above 5 400 ft AMSL. Once clearance is received, manoeuvre the aircraft to A-
parking (or regular parking place for home based aircraft) and shutdown. Do not
block either the runway or the Apache strip.

AIP AD 2.1-211
OATN AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
ICAO Charts for Tereen/Tarin Kowt Airport

routes)
aerodrome

AIP AD 2.1-212
NOT TO SCALE
CAUTION:
36” depression
Area NOT surveyed
WBC unknown
TEREEN / TARIN KOWT

AIP AD 3.1-1
AD 3 HELIPORTS
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