Note: The following sections in this chapter are intentionally left blank: AD 2.16, AD 2.21.
EVLA — LIEPAJA
1 | ARP coordinates and site at AD |
563103N 0210549E 1002 m from THR 06 |
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2 | Direction and distance of ARP from centre of the city | 90°, 2.7 NM from the centre of Liepaja |
3 | Elevation/Reference temperature/Mean low temperature | 18 FT / 23.2 ºC / -16.5 ºC |
4 | Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN | 78 FT |
5 | MAG VAR/Annual Change | 9º E (2023) / 0.18º increasing |
6 | AD operator, address, telephone, telefax, email, AFS, website |
AVIASABIEDRIBA LIEPAJA LTD Post:
Lidostas iela 8, Cimdenieki Phone: +371 63407592, +371 20299577 Fax: +371 63407592 Email: info@liepaja-airport.lv AFS: EVLA |
7 | Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) | IFR/VFR |
8 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | AD | See NOTAM or SUP. |
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AD operator | MON-FRI 0700-1500 (0600-1400) | |
2 | Customs and immigration | O/R |
3 | Health and sanitation | O/R |
4 | AIS Briefing Office | Self-briefing is available H24 on https://ibs.lgs.lv. Verbal briefing is available H24 by phone +371 67300 675. |
5 | ATS Reporting Office (ARO) | ARO Riga H24 Tel: +371 6 7300 642 Tel: +371 6 7783 761 (back-up phone) Self-briefing is available H24 on https://ibs.lgs.lv. |
6 | MET Briefing Office | Pre-flight planning room during operational hours of AFIS unit. MET information for flight documentation is available on request via ARO Riga H24: phone: +371 6 7300 642, +371 6 7300 645, +371 6 7783 761 (back-up phone). Self-briefing is available H24 on https://ibs.lgs.lv. |
7 | ATS | AFIS as AD (changes to OPR HR see NOTAM or SUP) |
8 | Fuelling | As AD |
9 | Handling | As AD |
10 | Security | As AD |
11 | De-icing | As AD (on prior request) |
12 | Remarks | For NON-SCHENGEN flights and services outside AD operational hours PPR must be submitted during AD operator operational hours at least 24 HR prior to flight by phone +371 20299577; +371 27330484; +371 26770215; E-mail: info@liepaja-airport.lv. Service will be provided if possible and client will be notified. The number of the AD operator permission must be entered in item 18 of the ICAO flight plan (if FPL is submitted). |
1 | Cargo-handling facilities | NIL |
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2 | Fuel/oil types | Fuel: Jet A-1* AVGAS 100LL* Oil: NIL |
3 | Fuelling facilities/capacity | Jet A-1: Stationary fuel station: 20 000 litres/2 litres per sec. Fuel truck: 20 000 litres/15 litres per sec. AVGAS 100LL: Available in factory sealed drums. |
4 | De-icing facilities | Service provided by AD. 1 truck |
5 | Hangar space for visiting aircraft | NIL |
6 | Repair facilities for visiting aircraft | NIL |
7 | Remarks | No dangerous cargo transportation is permitted. * Fuel available on prior request, phone: +371 20299577; +371 63407592 or e-mail: info@liepaja-airport.lv |
1 | Hotels | In the city |
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2 | Restaurants | In the city |
3 | Transportation | Bus, taxi |
4 | Medical facilities | First aid at AD, hospitals in the city |
5 | Bank and Post Office | In the city |
6 | Tourist Office | Tourist information available at the Information desk |
7 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | AD category for fire fighting | O/R up to CAT A7 by prior arrangement at least 48 HR before ETA or ETD via e-mail: info@liepaja-airport.lv * |
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2 | Rescue equipment | 2 fire fighting trucks, 1 motorboat |
3 | Capability for removal of disabled aircraft | Not AVBL |
4 | Remarks | The registered owner or aircraft operator retains complete responsibility for the removal of the disabled aircraft. All airline operators at EVLA are expected to have aircraft recovery plans. *The flight organizer must submit a request for CAT A1-A7 for commercial air operations, except specialized air operations. At any other time RFF service at AD is not present. |
1 | Types of clearing equipment | Snow ploughs, snow brushes, snow blowers, spreaders. |
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2 | Clearance priorities | 1. RWY; 2. TWY; 3. Apron |
3 | Use of material for movement area surface treatment | KFOR, NAFO, UREA and SAND are used for movement area surface treatment. |
4 | Specially prepared winter runways | Specially prepared winter runways are not applicable. |
5 | Remarks | Information on snow clearance published from OCT - APR in NOTAM (SNOWTAM). See AD 1.2.2. |
1 | Apron designation, surface and strength |
APRON
Surface: ASPH Strength: PCN 36/F/C/X/T STAND 1 Surface: ASPH Strength: PCN 48/F/D/X/T STAND 2 Surface: ASPH Strength: PCN 46/F/C/X/T STAND 3 Surface: CONC Strength: PCN 60/R/B/X/T Taxilane F ASPH 36/F/C/X/T Taxilane N ASPH 36/F/C/X/T |
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2 | Taxiway designation, width, surface and strength |
TWY B
Width: 18 M Surface: ASPH Strength: PCN 73/F/A/X/T |
3 | Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation | At Apron, 11 FT |
4 | Location of VOR checkpoints | NIL |
5 | Position of INS checkpoints | NIL |
6 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system at aircraft stands | Sign boards at all intersections with TWY and RWY and at all holding PSN. Guide lines at APRON. |
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2 | RWY and TWY markings and LGT | RWY: Designation of THR, TDZ, CL, RWY edge marked. TWY: Holding PSN, CL marked. |
3 | Stop bars and RWY guard lights | NIL |
4 | Other RWY protection measures | Intermediate holding PSN on TXL N marked. |
5 | Remarks | NIL |
1 |
Associated MET Office |
Riga |
2 |
Hours of service MET Office outside hours |
H24 - |
3 |
Office responsible for TAF preparation |
Riga |
Periods of validity |
24 HR (0024; 0303; 0606; 0909; 1212;1515;1818; 2121) | |
Interval of issuance |
3 HR | |
4 |
Trend forecast Interval of issuance |
NIL |
5 |
Briefing/consultation provided |
Flight documentation is provided O/R by ARO Riga H24, phone: +371 67300642, +371 67300645, +371 67783761 (back-up phone). Consultation is provided O/R by MET office Riga H24, phone: +371 67142005 |
6 |
Flight documentation |
TAF, METAR, SIGMET, GAMET, AIRMET, WAFS charts, SWL |
Language(s) used |
English | |
7 |
Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation |
NIL |
8 |
Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
NIL |
9 |
ATS units provided with information |
Liepaja AFIS |
10 |
Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
See GEN-3.5 for RVR reporting and location of RVR EQPT. METAR is available when hail, funnel cloud, low drifting snow, blowing snow, shallow fog, partial fog, squall; or CB and/or TCU clouds occur at the aerodrome during AFIS operational hours. In all other cases, only METAR AUTO is available. Aerodrome warnings are only issued for AFIS unit operational hours and based on automated reports. TAF forecasts are based on automated reports. |
RWY designator | True BRG | Dimensions of RWY (m) | Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY | THR coordinates, RWY end coordinates, THR geoid undulation | THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY | Slope of RWY-SWY |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
06 | 070.30º | 2002x40 | PCN 46/F/B/X/T ASPH | 563052.18N 0210454.24E 563113.99N 0210644.48E GUND 78.1 FT | THR: 6.9 FT TDZ: NIL | 0.16% up SWY: NIL |
24 | 250.32º | 2002x40 | PCN 46/F/B/X/T ASPH | 563113.99N 0210644.48E 563052.18N 0210454.24E GUND 78.1 FT | THR: 17.7 FT TDZ: 18.0 FT | 0.16% down SWY: NIL |
RWY designator | SWY dimensions (m) | CWY dimensions (m) | Strip dimensions (m) | RESA dimensions (m) | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
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1 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
06 | NIL | NIL | 2122x280 | 240 x 150 | NIL | NIL | In exceptional cases all PCNs can be increased by 10% on request. Non-frangible ILS glide path antenna shelter is located on RWY strip. |
24 | NIL | NIL | 2122x280 | 240 x 150 | NIL | NIL | In exceptional cases all PCNs can be increased by 10% on request. Non-frangible ILS glide path antenna shelter is located on RWY strip. |
RWY designator | TORA (m) | TODA (m) | ASDA (m) | LDA (m) | Remarks |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
06 | 2002 | 2002 | 2002 | 2002 | NIL |
06 | 955 | 955 | 955 | NIL | Take-off from intersection with TWY B |
24 | 2002 | 2002 | 2002 | 2002 | NIL |
24 | 1047 | 1047 | 1047 | NIL | Take-off from intersection with TWY B |
RWY | APCH LGT Type, LEN, INTST | THR LGT Colour, WBAR | VASIS, (MEHT), PAPI | TDZ LGT LEN | RWY centre line LGT LEN, Spacing, Colour, INTST |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
06 | Simple ALS 420 M LIM | GREEN LIH | PAPI left 3.00° (52.0 FT ) | NIL | NIL |
24 | ALPA-ATA (CAT I) with SFL 450 M LIH | GREEN LIH | PAPI left 3.00° (50.7 FT ) | NIL | NIL |
RWY | RWY edge LGT LEN, Spacing, Colour, INTST | RWY End LGT Colour, WBAR | SWY LGT LEN, Colour | Remarks |
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1 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
06 | 2002 m, 60 m, white, last 600 m yellow, LIH | RED | NIL | The internal PAPI light distance from RWY edge is 18m or 38m from RWY centre line. Incandescent lights are used: in the full length of the RWY edge lights on both sides of the RWY; for the RWY THR, RWY end lights; in the full length of the approach lighting system. |
24 | 2002 m, 60 m, white, last 600 m yellow, LIH | RED | NIL | The internal PAPI light distance from RWY edge is 18m or 38m from RWY centre line. Incandescent lights are used: in the full length of the RWY edge lights on both sides of the RWY; for the RWY THR, RWY end lights; in the full length of the approach lighting system. LED lights are used for the SFL. |
1 | ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | NIL |
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2 | LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT | NIL 2 lighted windsocks, ref. EVLA AD 2.24.1-1 |
3 | Taxiway edge and taxiway centre line lights | Edge lights |
4 | Secondary power supply/switch-over time | Available / 15 SEC. 1 SEC for RWY 24 take-off when RVR below 800 m |
5 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | Designation and lateral limits | LIEPAJA FIZ SECTOR A Lateral limits are available in the AIP Data set, feature ID: 0dcdd7c9-d1cf-4265-892f-8c6b90f7c462 Standardised presentation of the airspace lateral limits: 563217N 0204525E- 563358N 0205351E- then arc, radius 7 NM centred at 563046N 0210505E (LEP DVOR) till - 563711N 0211003E-563914N 0212026E then arc, radius 12 NM centred at 563046N 0210505E (LEP DVOR) till - 562952N 0212641E- 562753N 0211635E - then arc, radius 7 NM centred at 563046N 0210505E (LEP DVOR) till - 562430N 0205932E - 562251N 0205121E then arc, radius 11 NM centred at 563046N 0210505E (LEP DVOR) till - 563217N 0204525E LIEPAJA FIZ SECTOR B Lateral limits are available in the AIP Data set, feature ID: fede7303-e75d-4c50-8001-5a50f91938f0 Standardised presentation of the airspace lateral limits: 565504N 0211827E - 565230N 0212048E - 564632N 0211145E - 564201N 0211425E - 564108N 0212603E - 564311N 0213356E - 564559N 0213934E - 564530N 0215332E - 563858N 0215849E - 561930N 0213629E - Along the common Latvian/Lithuanian State boundary to - 560426N 0210537E - 560411N 0210352E - 560402N 0204452E - 560400N 0204000E - 560525N 0202944E - 562607N 0201255E - 565341N 0202513E - 565504N 0211827E |
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2 | Vertical limits | LIEPAJA FIZ SECTOR A: 1500 FT MSL / GND LIEPAJA FIZ SECTOR B: FL 095 / 1500 FT MSL |
3 | Airspace classification | G |
4 | ATS unit call sign Language(s) | LIEPAJA INFORMATION English |
5 | Transition altitude | 5000 FT MSL |
6 | Hours of applicability | Ref. EVLA AD 2.3 ATS |
7 | Remarks | TMZ/RMZ |
Service designation | Call sign | Channel(s) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon address | Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
AFIS | LIEPAJA INFORMATION | 129.400 MHZ | NIL | NIL | as AD (changes to OPR HR see NOTAM or SUP) | NIL |
Type of aids, MAG VAR, Type of supported OPS for ILS/MLS/GLS, basic GNSS and SBAS, classification for ILS, facility classification and approach facility designation(s) for GBAS (for VOR/ILS/MLS, give declination) | ID | Frequency, Channel number, Service provider | Hours of operation | Position of transmitting antenna coordinates | Elevation of DME transmitting antenna, GBAS reference point ELEV/ellipsoid HGT, SBAS LTP/FTP ellipsoid HGT | Service volume radius from the GBAS reference point | Remarks |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
DVOR/DME 9º E/2023 | LEP | 116.950 MHZ CH - 116Y | As AFIS (Ref. EVLA AD 2.3 ATS, line 7) | 563046.0N 0210505.1E | 100 FT | NIL | NIL |
LOC24 ILS CAT I I/T/2 9º E/2023 | LPJ | 108.550 MHZ | As AFIS (Ref. EVLA AD 2.3 ATS, line 7) | 563043.3N 0210409.9E | NIL | NIL | NIL |
GP24 ILS CAT I I/T/2 | 329.750 MHZ | As AFIS (Ref. EVLA AD 2.3 ATS, line 7) | 563114.2N 0210624.5E | NIL | NIL | GP 3.0° RDH 50.5 FT | |
DME24 | LPJ | CH - 22Y | As AFIS (Ref. EVLA AD 2.3 ATS, line 7) | 563114.2N 0210624.5E | 100 FT | NIL | LPJ DME reading refers to THR 24 |
EGNOS LPV | NIL | CH 45137 | H24 | NIL | 26 m | NIL | RNP RWY 06 |
EGNOS LPV | NIL | CH 57047 | H24 | NIL | 29 m | NIL | RNP RWY 24 |
Start-up procedures are not applicable.
When a departing turbine-engine IFR aircraft requests start-up, the AFIS unit:
a. advises that there are no start-up restrictions, or
b. advises factors which may influence the aircraft’s start-up (other traffic, aerodrome conditions, ATFM SLOT restrictions), after which the pilot-in-command starts-up at his / her own discretion.
Aircraft taxiing on apron shall use all aircraft engines at the minimum power required for taxiing to avoid causing jet blast damage.
When, due to other traffic, an immediate take-off is not possible, a departing aircraft shall hold on the parking stand on the apron or on the intermediate holding PSN on TXL N.
Take-offs are performed in the order in which the aircraft have reported being ready. This order may, however, be altered if required by the traffic situation or by pilots’ mutual agreement.
Note: Before take-off, the information on the actual use of the runway “NO REPORTED TRAFFIC RUNWAY 06/24” shall be obtained from the AFIS unit.
Normally, an aircraft should land and take-off into the wind unless safety, the runway configuration, meteorological conditions, available instrument approach procedures or air traffic conditions determine that a different direction is preferable. In selecting the runway, however, the AFIS officer takes into consideration, besides surface wind speed and direction, other relevant factors such as the aerodrome traffic circuit, the length of runway and the approach and landing aids available.
The AFIS officer may suggest the runway-in-use with a tail-wind component provided if AFIS or the aircraft gain an operational advantage and the pilots accept the tail-wind component. The final decision on the acceptability of the selected RWY rests with the pilot.
Procedures for the control of vehicles and persons on the manoeuvring area are similar to those applied at airports where ATC is provided. Vehicles and persons are not allowed on the manoeuvring area when an aircraft is taking-off or landing.
7.1 Aircraft de-icing shall be carried out in areas specifically designated by the airport.
7.2 De-icing on Apron may be performed on stand No. 3.
7.3 Initial de-icing requests shall be submitted to AD Liepaja, as early as possible but at least 15 MIN prior to off-block.
7.4 De-icing on apron will take place with aircraft engines off.
7.5 After de-icing is completed and de-icing team has reverted to a safe position, de-icing operator will report “de-icing completed” and anti-icing code and start time if any to the crew.
7.6 After de-icing taxiing shall be commenced only after receiving an “all clear” (thumbs-up) signal from the ground staff.
8.1 Flights of UA (MTOM up to 2 kg) are allowed in the open and specific categories in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A below 50 m AGL excluding the areas within 5 km of RWY 06 and RWY 24 THR (see EVLA AD 2.12).
8.2 To operate UA with MTOM greater than 2 kg, the remote pilot must either complete practical skills self-training or hold an A2 certificate of remote pilot competency, or a certificate of remote pilot theoretical knowledge for operations in standard scenarios and accreditation of completion of the relevant practical skill training. Operations in the open category of privately built UA with MTOM greater than 2 kg are allowed only if the UAS operator has fulfilled the necessary arrangements with SJSC "Latvijas gaisa satiksme" for each flight according to the terms and conditions of the coordination procedure.
8.3 UAS operations in the areas within 5 km of RWY 06 and RWY 24 THR (see EVLA AD 2.12) and/or in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A above 50 m AGL are allowed only if the UAS operator has fulfilled the necessary arrangements with SJSC "Latvijas gaisa satiksme" for each flight according to the terms and conditions of the coordination procedure.
For more information refer to URL provided below.
URL: https://www.lgs.lv/en/2020/10/drone-flight-coordination/
9.1 The purpose of the procedure is the safe and efficient execution of:
- VFR training flights;
- training flights with simulated instrument approach under VFR conditions;
- IFR training flights at Liepaja aerodrome and in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A/FIZ Sector B, when AFIS is provided.
9.2 Planning of training flights
9.2.1 Training flights are conducted on the basis ,,First come, first served”
9.2.2 Preliminary arrangements from pilots may contain the training flight schedule for up to 1 month ahead, that should be submitted to Liepaja ATS unit by email: evla@lgs.lv, or by phone: +371 67300555 during office hours.
Information should be submitted not earlier than 1 month before the day of training and not later than 1 day before the day of training.
9.2.3 As an exception, the information on the current day for the intended training flight shall be submitted to the Liepaja AFIS unit during operational hours by phone: +371 63484100, not later than 3 hours before the flight.
The Liepaja AFIS unit provides the current information to a pilot about the availability of the requested time for a training flight.
9.2.4 A preliminary arrangement for the training flight to reserve the time for the execution of a training flight shall contain the following information:
9.2.5 A preliminary arrangement is intended for pilots as the guidance information on available time for the training flights to meet the requirements as laid down in paragraphs 9.4.3, 9.5.2, 9.5.5. below and helps the pilot in the proper flight planning.
9.2.6 A standard ICAO flight plan should be submitted no later than 60 minutes before EOBT.
9.3 Flight procedures
9.3.1 Pilots of traffic conducting training flights shall, at any time when necessary, communicate with each other on AFIS FREQ 129.400 MHz for maintaining safe distances between the aircraft.
9.3.2 The pilot-in-command shall use the information received from the AFIS unit on their own judgment and is fully responsible for maintaining a safe distance from other traffic, as well as for reporting their own intentions.
9.3.3 Pilots conducting training flights shall be aware of mutual position of other aircraft at any time.
9.4 VFR training flights
9.4.1 VFR training flights can be executed by Category A and B Speed Approach aircraft and as well as by all type of helicopters.
9.4.2 VFR training flights shall be conducted in compliance with the published VFR aerodrome standard or extended traffic circuits (see figure1 and 2) and Visual Approach Chart EVLA AD 2.24.14.
Figure 1
Figure 2
9.4.3 No more than 3 VFR Category A and B Speed Approach aircraft, following the standard VFR training procedure may conduct the training flights simultaneously in the VFR traffic pattern. Additional VFR flights (training and other) are allowed to depart and leave the Liepaja FIZ Sector A/FIZ Sector B, as well as to enter the Liepaja FIZ Sector A/FIZ Sector B to land at aerodrome.
9.4.4 VFR training flights or simulated instrument approach shall not be executed:
a) when the ceiling is less than 1 500 ft.; or
b) when the ground visibility is less than 5 km.
9.4.5 Simulated instrument approach under VFR condition shall be conducted in compliance with the published VFR aerodrome standard or extended traffic circuits (see figure1and 2).
9.4.6 ILS for RWY 24 for simulated instrument approaches is available (see EVLA AD 2.19 Radio Navigation and Landing Aids)
9.4.7 A pilot conducting a VFR training flight or a VFR training flight with simulated instrument approach shall report:
9.4.8 When necessary, for maintaining of safe distances between the aircraft, the pilot of VFR traffic shall proceed to VFR holding patterns (see EVLA AD 2.24.14) at 1000 ft, leave the Liepaja FIZ Sector A or land the aircraft and hold on the apron on the parking stand.
9.4.9 IFR traffic, departing from or arriving at Liepaja aerodrome, has a priority over the aircraft conducting a VFR training flight, the pilot of which has to either proceed to VFR holding pattern (see EVLA AD 2.24.14), leave the Liepaja FIZ Sector A/FIZ Sector B or to land and wait on the apron on the parking stand.
9.5 IFR training flights
9.5.1 IFR training flights are conducted in accordance with Instrument Approach Charts
9.5.2 Only one IFR training flight may be conducted at any one time.
9.5.3 IFR traffic departing from or arriving at AD Liepaja has priority over IFR training flights, the pilot of which has to leave the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A or land and wait on the apron, on the parking stand.
9.5.4 An IFR training flight has priority over aircraft conducting a VFR training flight, the pilot of which has to either proceed to the VFR holding pattern (see EVLA AD 2.24.14), leave the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A or land and wait on the apron, on the parking stand.
9.5.5 Simultaneous IFR and VFR training flights shall not be exercised.
1.1 Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) is provided. The purpose of AFIS is to provide information necessary for the safe and efficient conduct of flight operations in the vicinity of the aerodrome and in the manoeuvring area.
1.2 AFIS and pilot procedures are published in accordance with Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA).
1.3 The Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A are Transponder Mandatory /Radio Mandatory Zones (TMZ/RMZ).
1.4 A flight plan shall be submitted for any flight intending to be operated within the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A during hours of operation.
1.5 Aircraft equipped with suitable two-way radio communications, operating in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A/FIZ Sector B, shall report within 20 to 40 minutes after the time of the last contact, regardless of the purpose of such contact, merely to indicate that the flight is proceeding as planned. This report should include identification of the aircraft and the phrase “Operations normal”. The “Operations normal” message shall be transmitted from aircraft to the Liepaja AFIS unit on FREQ 129.400 MHz.
1.6 No separation is provided and no radar vectors are given by the Liepaja AFIS unit.
1.7 The pilot-in-command, on the basis of the Rules of the Air, uses the information received from the AFIS unit on their own judgment and is fully responsible for maintaining a safe distance from other traffic, as well as for reporting their own intentions.
1.8 For altimeter setting procedures, see AIP ENR 1.7.
Departing aircraft shall report the following to the AFIS unit:
a. intention to taxi for take-off. A turbine aircraft shall also report their readiness to start-up (see EVLA AD 2.20);
b. selection of the runway-in-use; selection of a possible taxi holding position;
c. the planned route or the flight track and a further intention;
d. taxiing to the runway for take-off;
e. leaving the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A;
f. any other action or intention which may affect other traffic.
An arriving aircraft shall report the following to the AFIS unit:
a. position, flying altitude and the estimated time of arrival at the aerodrome. This information must be given before crossing the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A boundary;
b. runway selected and, if the flight is operated according to IFR, the approach procedure selected;
c. VFR traffic circuit;
d. arrival in the holding pattern and leaving it;
e. commencing the approach procedure or entering the circuit;
f. passing the IAF and the FAF during an instrument approach;
g. turn to base leg or to final;
Note: Before landing, the information on the actual use of the runway “NO REPORTED TRAFFIC RUNWAY 06/24” shall be obtained from the AFIS unit.
h. vacating the RWY, taxiing to the apron or parking area after landing;
i. missed approach and the following intentions;
j. any other action or intention that may affect other traffic.
4.1 Take-off/landing of helicopters take place on the RWY.
5.1 The use of ATS surveillance system in AFIS is detailed in APPENDIX A to EUROCONTROL Manual for Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS).
5.2 ATS surveillance systems are used in the provision of AFIS to perform the following functions:
a. flight path monitoring of aircraft on final approach;
b. flight path monitoring of other aircraft in the vicinity of the aerodrome;
c. providing navigation assistance to VFR/IFR flights;
5.3 No radar vectors are given by the AFIS unit to an aircraft.
5.4 The aircraft position may be provided at any time by the AFIS unit on the pilot’s request.
5.5 The use of an ATS surveillance system in the provision of AFIS does not relieve the pilot-in-command of an aircraft of any responsibility with regard to the safety of flight.
6.1 Unless otherwise instructed, aircraft in the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A shall establish and maintain two-way radio communication with the Liepaja AFIS unit on frequency 129.400 MHz.
6.2 Initial call to AFIS
The initial call to AFIS should be made 5 minutes before entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A and shall contain:
a. designation of the station being called;
b. call sign, type of aircraft and, for aircraft in the heavy wake turbulence category, the word “HEAVY”;
c. position;
d. level;
e. intentions; and
f. additional elements, requested by the AFIS unit.
6.3 Direct pilot-to-pilot communication
Two or more aircraft may establish direct pilot-to-pilot radio communication in the following cases:
7.1 ATC clearance, when required, shall be received from the AFIS unit before take-off.
8.1 VFR flights shall be flown under suitable conditions (see European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU, SERA) No 923/2012.SERA.5005 Visual flight rules).
8.2 VFR flights in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A are operated when the ground visibility is equal to or greater than 5 km and the ceiling is equal to or greater than 1500 ft (450 m).
8.3 Inbound/outbound VFR traffic shall be planned via the following Liepaja FIZ Sector A entry/exit points: SKEDE, TILTI, EZERI, PIRAG or MEDZE as published on chart EVLA AD 2.24.14, unless otherwise suggested by the AFIS officer. The altitude should not be higher than 1500 ft.
8.4 VFR entry/exit point SKEDE is not permitted for inbound/outbound traffic when the danger area EVD43 SKEDE1 is active.
8.5 The AFIS officer may suggest that arriving VFR traffic proceeds to the published VFR holding patterns (see EVLA AD 2.24.14) or stays outside the Liepaja FIZ Sector A when it affects arriving or departing IFR traffic.
8.6 Aircraft entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector A but not intending to land at the aerodrome, shall report the following to the AFIS unit:
a. estimated time of entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector A, position and altitude;
b. route of the flight, intentions and altitude while flying in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A and, all changes to it.
9.1 Special VFR (SVFR) are not applicable in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A.
10.1 IFR flights shall be flown in compliance with the approach and departure procedures, as published on AD Liepaja Instrument Approach Charts, Standard Instrument Arrival Charts (STAR) for RNP approach and Standard Instrument Departure Charts (SID).
Note: IFR traffic departing in accordance with the published SID routes or omnidirectional departures (see paragraph 10.10 below), but continuing its flight in class G airspace, can leave the Liepaja FIZ Sector B at any flight planned flight level.
10.2 The following points should be used to enter or exit the Liepaja FIZ Sector B, unless otherwise suggested by the AFIS unit (see ENR 6.2):
10.3 Arriving IFR traffic, after entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector B, executes the approach procedure, as published on AD Liepaja Instrument Approach Charts and Standard Instrument Arrival Charts (STAR) for RNP approach.
10.3.1 Arriving IFR traffic, after entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector B from controlled airspace, executes the approach procedure via the holding patterns over LEP DVOR (4000 FT), as published on AD Liepaja Instrument Approach Charts.
10.3.2 Arriving IFR traffic, after entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector B from uncontrolled airspace, executes the approach procedure via the holding patterns over LEP DVOR (4000 FT) or proceeds to LEP DVOR (IAF 2500 FT) for further execution of the approach procedure, as published on AD Liepaja Instrument Approach Charts.
10.4 The number of arriving and/or departing IFR traffic simultaneously operating in the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A is limited to 1 aircraft.
10.5 Pilots are advised to coordinate with each other their intentions (see paragraph 6.3 above).
10.6 Arriving traffic making an IFR approach in the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A has priority over departing IFR traffic, which should hold on the parking stand on the apron until the arriving IFR traffic lands and vacates the RWY.
10.7 Arriving IFR traffic entering the Liepaja FIZ Sector B from uncontrolled airspace (if it affects other IFR traffic in the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A) shall stay outside of the Liepaja FIZ Sector B until other IFR traffic in the Liepaja FIZ Sector B/FIZ Sector A has landed or vacated it.
10.8 IFR transit traffic may enter the Liepaja FIZ Sector B, if it does not conflict with other traffic or does not conflict with departing or arriving IFR traffic at Liepaja aerodrome.
10.9 Military Restricted and Military Danger areas located in the Liepaja FIZ Sector A/FIZ Sector B
10.9.1. IFR GAT arriving at and/or departing from Liepaja aerodrome is allowed to cross active Military Restricted and Military Danger areas, provided that their crossing has been confirmed by the Liepaja AFIS unit to IFR GAT traffic.
10.9.2. For activation status of Military Restricted and Military Danger areas see NOTAM in force.
10.9.3. Non-participating ACFT is not allowed to cross active Military Restricted and Military Danger areas unless specific procedures and/or conditions are approved by the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA).
10.10 Omnidirectional departures:
Significant OBS | ||||
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RWY |
PRO |
Type |
ELEV(ft) |
BRG GEO/DIST(NM) DER |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
06 |
Climb straight ahead until MNM turning ALT 800ft. |
Wind turbine |
446 |
052.9°/3.89 NM |
24 |
Climb straight ahead until MNM turning ALT 700ft. |
Tower |
351 |
268°/2.65 NM |
10.11 Required navigation perfomance approach (RNP APCH)
RNP APCH procedures are available for landing at EVLA AD on RWY 06 and RWY 24. The RNP APCH procedures are named "RNP RWY 06" and "RNP RWY 24".
The approaches have multiple minima including LPV, LNAV/VNAV and LNAV. The ICAO flight plan Item 18 designation to be filed to indicate the ability to use these procedures is either "S1" or “S2”. Use of GNSS supporting elements are limited to those listed in AIP ENR 4.3.
10.12 Missed approach with radio comunication failure
10.12.1 RNP missed approach with radio communication failure
RWY06
SQUAWK 7600. Climb on runway track to LA804, then turn left direct to GAVCE 06, climb to 3000 FT. The missed approach turn speed is limited to 220 KIAS maximum. Complete at least one holding pattern at 3000 FT then commence approach in accordance with the published procedure.
RWY24
SQUAWK 7600. Climb on runway track to LA904, then turn right direct to GAVCE 24, climb to 3000 FT. The missed approach turn speed is limited to 220 KIAS maximum. Complete at least one holding pattern at 3000 FT then commence approach in accordance with the published procedure.
10.12.2 Conventional missed approach with radio communication failure
RWY 06
SQUAWK 7600. Climb on R069° to 1500 FT or above, at D8.2 LEP DME turn LEFT direct to LEP DVOR, climbing to 2500 FT. The missed approach turn speed is limited to 220 KIAS maximum. Complete at least one holding pattern at 2500 FT then commence approach in accordance with the published procedure.
RWY 24
SQUAWK 7600. Climb on runway track to 1500 FT or above, at D8.3 LEP DME, turn RIGHT direct to LEP DVOR climbing to 2500 FT. The missed approach turn speed is limited to 220 KIAS maximum. Complete at least one holding pattern at 2500 FT then commence approach in accordance with the published procedure.
10.13 Terminal and RNAV holdings
Holding name Facility of Fix |
Inbound track (MAG) |
Turn |
MNM/MAX level Time or Distance |
Remarks |
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LIEPAJA 06 |
066° |
Right |
2500 FT MSL/ 4000 FT MSL |
NIL |
LIEPAJA VOR/DME (LEP) |
1 MIN | |||
563046.0N 0210505.1E |
| |||
LIEPAJA 24 |
238° |
Left |
2500 FT MSL/ 4000 FT MSL |
NIL |
LIEPAJA VOR/DME (LEP) |
1MIN | |||
563046.0N 0210505.1E |
|
Waypoint Identifier |
INBD track °M (°T) |
Turn Direction |
MNM/MAX HLDG level |
MAX IAS (KT) |
Time |
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GAVCE 06 563834.6N 0210055.9E |
227° (235.7°) |
Right |
+3000 FT MSL / -5000 FT MSL |
-220 |
1 MIN |
GAVCE 24 563834.6N 0210055.9E |
076° (084.8°) |
Left |
+3000 FT MSL / -5000 FT MSL |
-220 |
1 MIN |
1. SCOPE OF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS WITH HIGHER AERODROME REFERENCE CODE LETTER
Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 (ICAO designation: DH4) operations are provided at the aerodrome without any restrictions.
2. RWY 24 take-off minimum RVR 550m.
3. RESTRICTIONS
RWY 24 CAT I minimum RVR 800 m.
RWY 06 take-off minimum RVR 800 m.
4. SAFETY ON APRON
All crew members and technical personnel must wear high-visibility clothing (a vest or uniform) when walking airside.
1. Aerodrome chart — ICAO
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2. Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart — ICAO - NIL
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3. Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart — ICAO
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4. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type A (for each runway)
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5. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO Type B - NIL
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6. Aerodrome Terrain and Obstacle Chart — ICAO (Electronic)
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7. Precision Approach Terrain Chart — ICAO - NIL
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8. Area Chart — ICAO (departure and transit routes) - NIL
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9. Standard Departure Chart — Instrument (SID) — ICAO
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10. Area Chart — ICAO (arrival and transit routes) - NIL
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11. Standard Arrival Chart — Instrument (STAR) — ICAO
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12. ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart — ICAO - NIL
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13. Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO
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14. Visual Approach Chart — ICAO
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15. Bird concentrations in the vicinity of the aerodrome - NIL
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16. Instrument Approach Chart for Training Flights — non-ICAO - NIL
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17. Arrival and Departure Route Chart — non-ICAO - NIL
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RWY designator |
Penetrating obstacle name |
Name of affected procedure |
Procedure minima affected (OCA/H) |
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24 |
EVLA_O_212 |
EVLA RNP RWY 24 |
NIL |
24 |
EVLA_O_212 |
EVLA VOR Y RWY 24 |
NIL |
24 |
EVLA_O_212 |
EVLA VOR Z RWY 24 |
NIL |