The AIP of Latvia is published by Aeronautical Information Service of State Joint-Stock Company “Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme”.
The AIP is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the following ICAO documents:
• Annex 15 - Aeronautical Information Services;
• Doc 8126 - Aeronautical Information Services Manual;
• Doc 10066 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aeronautical Information Management (PANS-AIM).
Charts contained in the AIP are produced in accordance with the requirements of the following ICAO documents:
• Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts;
• Doc 8697 - Aeronautical Chart Manual.
Differences from the ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are given in subsection 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 AIP structure
The AIP is the major element of Aeronautical Information Products, details of which are given in subsection GEN 3.1.
The AIP 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 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; 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 aeronautical information products; 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 and navigation services; Meteorological services; and Search and rescue (SAR).
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 four 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, runway surface condition assessment and reporting and snow plan; Index to aerodromes and heliports; Grouping of aerodromes and heliports; and Status of certification of aerodromes and heliports.
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
The regular interval for AIP Amendments and AIRAC AIP Amendments is published yearly in AIC. Both types of amendments are issued on AIRAC effective dates.
Not applicable.
In the compilation of the AIP, 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 Aeronautical Information Products, should be referred to:
Post:
Aeronautical Information Service
SJSC “Latvijas gaisa satiksme”
Muzeju iela 3, Lidosta “Rīga”
Mārupes pagasts, Mārupes novads, LV-1053
Latvija
Tel: +371 67300664
Fax: +371 67300660
Email: ais@lgs.lv
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