The AIP of Latvia is published by Aeronautical Information Service of State Joint-Stock Company “Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme”.
The AlP is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) of Annex 15 to the Chicago Convention and the Aeronautical Information Services Manual (ICAO DOC 8126 - AN 872). Charts contained in the AlP are produced in accordance with Annex 4 to the Chicago Convention and the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697 - AN 889). Differences from the ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are given in Section GEN 1.7.
The AIP in electronic form (eAIP) is available on the Internet at https://ais.lgs.lv, using direct electronic distribution.
4.1 The AlP structure
The AlP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package of which details are given in Section GEN 3.1.
The AlP is divided into three parts, General (GEN), En-route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD), each divided into sections and subsections containing various types of information subjects.
Part 1 - General (GEN)
Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
GEN 0 .
Preface; Record of AlP Amendments; Record of AlP Supplements; Checklist of AlP pages; List of hand amendments to the AlP; and Table of Contents to Part 1.
GEN 1 . National regulations and requirements
Designated authorities; Entry, transit and departure of aircraft; Entry, 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 the ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures.
GEN 2 . Tables and Codes
Measuring system, aircraft markings and holidays; Abbreviations used in AIS publications; Chart symbols; Location indicators; List of radio navigation aids; Conversion of units of measurement; and Sunrise/Sunset .
GEN 3 . Services
Aeronautical information services; Aeronautical charts; Air traffic services; Communication services; Meteorological services; and Search and rescue.
GEN 4 . Charges for aerodromes/heliports and air navigation services
Aerodromes/heliports charges; and Air navigation services charges.
Part 2 - En-route (ENR)
Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
Table of Contents to Part 2.
ENR 1 . General rules and procedures
General rules; Visual flight rules; Instrument flight rules; ATS airspace classification and description; Holding, approach and departure procedures; ATS surveillance services and procedures; Altimeter setting procedures; Regional supplementary procedures; Air traffic flow management and airspace management; Flight planning; Addressing of flight plan messages; Interception of civil aircraft; Unlawful interference; and Air traffic incidents.
ENR 2 . Air traffic services airspace
Detailed description of: FIR, UIR, TMA and CTA; and Other regulated airspace.
ENR 3 . ATS routes
Detailed description of: Area navigation routes and En-route holding.
Note.Other types of routes which are specified in connection with procedures for traffic to and from aerodromes/ heliports are described in the relevant section of Part 3 - Aerodromes.
ENR 4 . Radio navigation aids/systems
Radio navigation aids - en-route; and Name-code designators for significant points.
ENR 5 . Navigation warnings
Prohibited, restricted and danger areas; Military exercise and training areas and air defence identification zone (ADIZ); Other activities of a dangerous nature and other potential hazards; Air navigation obstacles; Aerial sporting and recreational activities; and Bird migration and areas with sensitive fauna.
ENR 6 . En-route charts
En-route Chart - ICAO and index charts.
Part 3 - Aerodromes (AD)
Part 3 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
AD 0 .
Table of Contents to Part 3.
AD 1 . Aerodromes/Heliports – Introduction
Aerodrome/Heliport availability and conditions of use; Rescue and fire fighting services and snow plan; Index to aerodromes and heliports; Grouping of aerodromes and heliports; and Status of certification of aerodromes.
AD 2 . Aerodromes
Detailed information about aerodromes, including helicopter landing areas, if located at the aerodromes.
AD 3 . Heliports
Detailed information about heliports (not located at aerodromes).
4.2 Regular amendment interval
A regular amendment interval is not applied. Regular amendments to the AIP will be issued as often as practical.
Not applicable.
In the compilation of the AlP, care has been taken to ensure that the information contained therein is accurate and complete. Any errors or omissions which may nevertheless be detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, should be referred to:
Post:
Aeronautical Information Service
SJSC “Latvijas gaisa satiksme”
Muzeju iela 3, Lidosta “Rīga”
Mārupes novads, LV-1053
Latvija
Tel:+371 67300664
Fax:+371 67300660
Email:ais@lgs.lv
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