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ETHIOPIA
AIP
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATION
GENERAL
[GEN]
GEN 0.1-1
AIP ETHIOPIA 02 JUN 11
ENR 1.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS
General rules; Visual flight rules; Instrument Radio navigation aids-en-route; Special
flight rules; ATS airspace classification; navigation systems; Name-code designators
Holding, approach and departure for significant points; and aeronautical
procedures; Radar services and procedures; ground lights-en-route.
Altimeter setting procedures; Regional
supplementary procedures; Air traffic flow ENR 5
management; Flight planning; Addressing of Navigation warnings
flight plan messages; Interception of civil Prohibited, restricted and danger areas;
aircraft; Unlawful interference; and Air military exercise and training areas; other
traffic incidents. activities of dangerous nature; air navigation
ENR 2 obstacles-en-route; aerial sporting and
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE recreational activities; and bird migration
Detailed description of Flight Information and areas with sensitive fauna.
Regions (FIR), Upper flight Information ENR 6
Regions (UIR), and terminal control areas En-route chart- ICAO
(TMA); and other regulated airspace.
ENR 3 Part 3 - Aerodromes (AD)
ATS ROUTES PART 3 Consists of four sections containing
Detailed description of: lower ATS routes; information as briefly described hereafter.
upper ATS routes; helicopter routes; other AD 0
routes; and en-route holding. Table of contents to part 3
ENR 4
THE INTEGRATED
AERONAUTICAL
INFORMATION
PACKAGE
GEN 0 ENR 0 AD 0
GEN 1 ENR 1
General Rules and AD 1
National Regulations and Aerodrome/Heliports
Requirements Procedures
Introduction
GEN 2 ENR 2
Tables and Codes ATS Airspace
AD2
ENR 3 Aerodromes
GEN 3 ATS Routes
Services
ENR 4 AD3
Radio Navigation Heliports
GEN4 Aids/systems
Charges for
Aerodromes/Helipor ENR 5
ts and Air Navigation Navigation
ENR 6
En-route Charts
8. AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE
Postal Address Bole Airport Hygiene
and Quarantine
P.O.BOX:3056
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Telephone Number:251 11 618 02 42
11 665 03 02
9. AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS
INVESTIGATION
Bureau
Postal Address: ETHIOPIAN
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
P.O.BOX:978
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Telephone Number:251 11 665 02 73
Telefax number:251 11 665 02 81
E-mail: ecaa.aib@ethionet.et
2.6.2 Fees payable for visa extension are the same e) Emergency Travel Document...... Up to 3 months
for all continents/regions and are as follows:- F) Refugee Travel Document................................. 1 year.
▪Business Visa Birr 145 2.7.2 Alien Passport
▪Tourist Visa Birr 105 An alien passport shall be issued to a resident
▪Transit Visa Birr 101 foreigner who is unable to obtain his national
2.6.3 Exemptions travel document or who is stateless.
Holders of Diplomatic, Service and Official 2.8 Responsibilities of Airline Operators
Passports and holders of UN, AU and African 2.8.1 The operator of any carrier carrying any
Development Bank Laissez-passer are foreigner who intends to enter Ethiopia shall
exempted from the fees payable for visas. ensure such foreigner statistics as indicated
2.7 Validity of Document in the requirement of Para 2.1. above.
2.7.1 Period of validity of passport and special 2.8.2 The operator of any carrier carrying any
travel documents are as follows:- foreigner who intends to enter Ethiopia shall
a) Diplomatic Passport................ 5years be responsible for ensuring that such
b) Service passport....................... 5years foreigner lands only at designated airport of
c) Ordinary passport.................... 5years entry.
d) Laissez-passer....................... up to 1 year
GEN 1-4 Entry, transit and departure of Note: For the export of skins, hides and
cargo antique articles export
certificates are required.
1. Customs Requirements Concerning
Cargo and Other Articles 1.5 As regards air cargo being transferred from
one flight to another flight at the same
1.1 All goods imported into or exported from airport and with respect to goods retained
Ethiopia are subject to permit from the aboard an aircraft for onward-carriage to a
Exchange Controller, National Bank of destination outside Ethiopia, the pilot in-
Ethiopia to which application should be command will be required to present the
made. cargo manifest for examination by the
customs authorities.
1.2 Upon importation or exportation, the
following documents are required for the 1.6 In case of cargo and other articles being
clearance of goods through customs: transferred from one international airport
a) Invoices to another international airport in Ethiopia,
b) Air freight document (airway bill) the customs authorities at the first airport
c) Insurance document will check the cargo manifest and issue a
d) Bank permit transit permit for such cargo or other
articles sealed and accompanied by proper
1.3 Upon importation or exportation, customs documents.
duties are chargeable on all goods which
are classified as trade items. 2. Agricultural quarantine requirements
1.4 Although goods for export are subject to 2.1 Each import or export of animals and
license from the Exchange Controller, an plants to and from Ethiopia must be
open license has been granted for tourists accompanied by proper veterinarian good
and temporary visitors to take with them health certificates.
on departure any souvenir, product of
manufacture of Ethiopian origin which they
have purchased during their stays without
restriction as to value.
2 International Agreement
2. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS
REF Title Date of Content
NO. ratification
1 Convention on International Civil 1/3/47 Agreement on certain
Aviation (Chicago) principles and arrangements.
2 International Air Services Transit 22/3/45 TWO Freedoms agreement.
Agreement (Chicago)
3 International Air Transport 22/3/45 "FIVE Freedoms" agreement.
Agreement (Chicago)
4 Article 45 (Montreal) 25/10/54 Amendment to the convention
5 Article 48 (a),49 (e) and 61 25/10/54 Amendment to the convention
(Montreal)
6 Article 50 (a) (Montreal) 23/1/63 Amendment to the convention
7 Article 50 (a) (New York) 16/6/71 Amendment to the convention
8 Article 56 (a) (Vienna) 9/9/71 Amendment to the convention
9 Article 50 (a) (Montreal) 22/4/75 Amendment to the convention
10 Article 56 (Montreal) 15/12/99 Amendment to the convention
11 Protocol of Amendment (Final 6/9/79 Amendment to the convention
Clause) (Montreal)
12 Article 83 bis (Montreal) 25/6/81 Amendment to the convention
13 Article 3 bis (Montreal) 22/5/85 Amendment to the convention
14 Convention on the International 7/6/79 Rights in aircraft
Recognition of Rights in aircraft internationally
15 Convention for the Unification of 14/8/50 Agreement with regard the
Certain Rules relating to international amount of compensation on
carriage by air (Warsaw) damages
16 Additional protocol No.1(Montreal) 14/7/87 Amendment to the Warsaw
convention
17 Additional protocol No.2 14/7/87 Amendment to the Warsaw
convention
18 Additional protocol No.3 14/7/87 Amendment to the Warsaw
convention
19 Montreal protocol No 4 14/7/87 Amendment to the Warsaw
convention
20 Convention on offences and certain 27/3/79 Offences or acts committed by
other acts committed on board an a person on board an aircraft
aircraft and the measures to be taken.
21 Convention for the Suppression of 26/3/79 Suppression of seizure of
Unlawful Seizure of aircraft aircraft
22 Convention for the Suppression of 26/3/79 Unlawful acts of seizure or
unlawful Acts against the safety of exercise of control of aircraft
Civil Aviation in flight and the measures to
be taken.
2. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS
REF Title Date of Content
NO. ratification
22 Article 56 (Montreal) 22/5/85 Agreement to the convention.
23 International Air Services Transit 30/9/77 Raising the authentic
Agreement (Chicago) languages of the convention to
four
24 Protocol for the suppression of 15/12/99 Define acts of violence which
violence at airports serving may cause distract on ports &
International Civil Aviation damage facilities, which ought
to be prosecuted.
25 Convention on international interest 21/11/06 ESTABLISHING International
on mobile equipment (Cape Town legal regime for the creation
protocol) enforcement, perfection and
priority of rights on three
categories of high value mobile
equipment.
26 Protocol to the convention on 21/11/05 Supplement and modify the
international interest on mobile convention to meet the
equipment specific to Aircraft particular requirements of
equipment.(Cape town protocol) aircraft financing
2. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS
Title Date of Content
REF ratification
NO.
22 Article 56 (Montreal) 22/5/85 Agreement to the convention.
23 International Air Services Transit 30/9/77 Raising the authentic
Agreement (Chicago) languages of the convention to
four
24 Protocol for the suppression of 15/12/99 Define acts of violence which
violence at airports serving may cause distract on ports &
International Civil Aviation damage facilities, which ought
to be prosecuted.
25 Convention on international interest 21/11/06 ESTABLISHING International
on mobile equipment (Cape Town legal regime for the creation
protocol) enforcement, perfection and
priority of rights on three
categories of high value mobile
equipment.
26 Protocol to the convention on 21/11/05 Supplement and modify the
international interest on mobile convention to meet the
equipment specific to Aircraft particular requirements of
equipment.(Cape town protocol) aircraft financing
GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT and in messages transmitted from aircraft
MARKINGS, AND HOLIDAYS engaged in international operations to
1. Units of Measurement aeronautical stations. The blue table of Units
is also used in the AIP and in NOTAM.
The ICAO table of units has been selected for The table of units of measurements shown
use in messages containing dimensional units below will be used by Aeronautical stations
transmitted by all aeronautical stations in the within Ethiopia FIR for air and ground
International Telecommunication Services operations.
For measurement of Units used
Distance used in navigation, position reporting,etc.- *Nautical Miles and tenths
generally in excess of 2 nautical miles
Relatively short distances such as those relating to Meters
aerodromes(e.g. runway lengths)
+Altitudes, elevations and heights Feet/Meters
Horizontal speed including wind speed Knots/KM hr
Vertical speed Feet per minute
Wind direction for landing and taking off Degrees Magnetic
Wind direction except for landing and taking off Degrees True
Visibility including runway visual range Kilometers or meters
Altimeter setting Hectoopascal
Temperature Degrees Celsius (Centigrade)
Weight Metric tones or Kilograms
Time Hours and minutes, the day of 24
hours beginning at midnight UTC
Notes:-*One (1) international nautical mile =1,852 Meters
+Cruising levels are given in flight level numbers and not in altitudes
5. Public holidays
HQ Headquarters
HR Hours
HS Service available during hours scheduled operations
HURCN Hurricane
HVDF High and very high frequency direction finding stations (at the same location)
POSS Possible
PPI Plan position indicator
PPR Prior Permission Required
PPSN Present Position
PRI Primary
PRKG Parking
PROB Probability
PROC Procedure
PROV Provisional
PS Plus
PSG Passing
PSN Position
PTN Procedure Turn
PWR Power
Q
QBI Compulsory IFR Flight
QDM Magnetic Heading (Zero Wind)
QDR Magnetic Bearing
QFE Atmospheric Pressure at Aerodrome
QFU Magnetic orientation of runway
QNH Altimeter sub-scale setting obtain elevation when on the ground True Bearing
QUAD Quadrant
R
R Red
R… Restricted area (followed by Identification)
R Right (runway identification)
RG Range (lights)
RIF Re clearance in flight
RITE Right (direction of QTE turn)
RL Report Leaving
RLA Relay to
RLCE Request Level Change Enroute
RLLS Runway Lead-in Lighting System
RLNA Requested Level Not Available
RMK Remark
RNAV Area Navigation to be
RA Rain
RAC Rules of the Air and Traffic Services
RAFC Regional Area Forecast Center
RAPID Rapid or Rapidly
RASH Rain Showers
RASN Rain and Snow or Showers of Rain Snow
RB Rescue Boat
RBI Radar Blip Identification message
Amendment 1/06 Civil Aviation Authority
Addis Ababa
GEN 2.2-12
02 FEB 06 AIP ETHIOPIA
RCA Reach Cruising Altitude
RCC Rescue Co-ordination Center repeat or repeat
RCF Radio Communication failure (Message type designator)
RCH Reach and Reaching
RCL Runway Center Line
RCLL Runway Center Line Light(s)
RCLR Re Cleared
RQ Indication of a request
RQMNTS Requirements
RDL Radial
RDO Radio
RE Recent (used to qualify weather phenomena e.g. RERA=recent pronounced “ARNAV”
RNG Radio range
RNP Required Navigation Performance
ROC Rate of Climb
ROD Rate of Descent
ROFOR Route Forecast (in meteorological code)
RPL Repetitive flight Plan
RPLC Replace or replaced
RPS Radar Position Reference datum height RPT request
RQP Request Flight Plan (message type)
RR Report reaching
RRA (or RRB, RRC …etc sequence) delayed message (message type designator)
RSC Rescue sub-center
RSP Responder beacon
RSR En-route Surveillance Radar
RTD Delayed (used to indicate delayed meteorological message)
RTE Route
RTF Radio telephone
RTG Radio teletypewriter
RTN Return or returned or returning
RTT Radio teletypewriter Standard regional route transmitting frequencies
RV Rescue vessel
RVR Runway visual range
RWY Runway
S
S South or southern latitude
SA Sand
SALS Simple approach lighting system
SAN Sanitary
SAP As soon as possible
SAR Search and rescue
SARPS Standard sand recommended practices (IC)
SAT Saturday Senior air traffic control officer
SATCOM Satellite communication
SB Southbound
SC Start cumulus
SCT Scattered
SDBY Stand by
SE South-east
SEB South-eastbound
Civil Aviation Authority Amendment 1/06
Addis Ababa
GEN 2.2-13
AIP ETHIOPIA 18 DEC 08
SEC Seconds
SEC T Sector
SELCAL Selective calling system
SEP September
SER Service or servicing or served
SEV Sever (used e.g. to qualify and icing turbulence reports)
SFC Surface
SGL Signal
SH Shower (e.g. SHRASN=Showers of rain and snow)
SHF Super high frequency (3000 to 30000 MHZ)
SID Standard Instrument Departure
SIF Selective Identification Feature
SIG Signature
SIGMET Information concerning en-route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of aircraft
operations
SIMUL Simultaneous or simultaneously
SIGWX Significant Weather
SKC Sky Clear
SKED Schedule or scheduled
SLP Speed Limiting Point
SLW Slow
SMC Surface Movement Control
SMR Surface Movement Radar
SN Snow
SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report (in international meteorological report figure code)
SPECIAL Local Special Meteorological Report (in abbreviated plain language)
SPL Supplementary flight Plan Message
SPOT Spot wing
SR Sunrise
SRA Surveillance Radar Approach
SRE Surveillance radar element of Precision approach radar system
SRG Short range
SRR Search and rescue region
SRY Secondary
SS Sandstorm
SS Sunset
SSE South South East
SSR Secondary surveillance radar
SST Supersonic transport
SSW South South West
ST Stratus
STA Straight in approach
STAR Standard (instrument) arrival
STD Standard
STF Stratford
STN Station
STNR Stationary
STOL Short take-off and landing
STS Status
STWL Stop way light(s)
SUBJ Subject to
Civil Aviation Authority Amendment 2/08
Addis Ababa
GEN 2.2-14
02 FEB 06 AIP ETHIOPIA
SUN Sunday
SUP Supplement (AIP supplement)
SUPPS Regional supplementation procedure
SVC Service message
SVCBL Serviceable
SW South-west
SWY Stop way
T
T Temperature
TA Transition altitude
TACAN UHF tactical air navigation aid
TAF Aerodrome forecast
TAM Technical Acknowledgment Message
TRAN Transmits or transmitter
TAIL Tail wind
TRL Transitional level
TAR Terminal area surveillance Radar
TAS True air speed
TAX Taxing or taxi
TC Tropical cyclone
TCU Transfer or control cancellation message
TDZ Touchdown Zone
TECR Technical Reason
TEL Telephone
TEMPO Temporary or Temporarily
TEND Trend forecast
TFC Traffic
TGL Touch-and-go landing
TGS Taxing guidance System
THR Threshold
THRU Through
THU Thursday
TIL Until
TIP Until Past… (place)
TKOF Take-off
TL… Till (followed by time by which weather change is forecast end)
TLOF Touchdown and lift-off area
TMA Terminal control; area
TNA Turn altitude
TNH Turn Height
TRN Mon-radar transfer of control message
TO To… (place)
TOC Top of Climb
TODA Take-Off Distance Available
TODAH Take-Off Distance Available Helicopter
TOP Cloud top
TORA Take-Off Run Available
TROP Tropopause
W
W West or western longitude
W White
WAC World Aeronautical Chart-ICAO
WAFS World area forecast center
WB Westbound
WBAR Wing bar lights
WD Words or groups
WDSPR Widespread
WDI Wind Direction Indicator
WEF With effect from or effective from
WED Wednesday
WI Within
WID Width
WIE With immediate effect or effective immediately
WILCO Will comply
WINTEM Forecast upper wind and temperature for aviation
WIP Work in progress
WKN Weaken or weakening
WO Without
WPT Way-point
WRNG Warning
WS Wind shear
WSW West south west
WT Weight
WX Weather
X
X Cross
XBAR Crossbar (of approach lighting system)
XNG Crossing
XS Atmospheric
Y
Y Yellow
YES Yes (affirmative)
YR Your
Z
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100 185.2 203.7 222.2 240.8 259.3 277.8 296.3 314.8 333.4 351.9
200 370.4 388.9 407.4 426.0 444.5 463.0 481.5 500.0 518.6 537.1
300 555.6 574.1 592.6 611.2 629.7 648.2 666.7 685.2 703.8 722.3
400 740.8 759.3 777.8 796.4 814.9 833.4 851.9 870.4 889.0 907.5
500 926.0 944.5 963.0 981.6 1000 1019 1037 1056 1074 1093
600 1111 1130 1148 1167 1185 1204 1222 1241 1259 1278
700 1296 1315 1333 1352 1370 1389 1407 1426 1444 1463
800 1482 1500 1519 1537 1556 1574 1593 1611 1630 1648
900 1667 1685 1704 1722 1741 1759 1778 1796 1815 1834
KM/NM 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.540 1.080 1.620 2.160 2.700 3.780 4.320 4.320 4.860
10 5.40 5.939 6.479 7.019 7.559 8.099 9.179 9.719 9.719 10.26
20 10.80 11.34 11.88 12.42 12.96 13.50 14.58 15.12 15.12 15.66
30 16.20 16.74 17.28 17.82 18.36 18.90 19.98 20.52 20.52 21.06
40 21.60 22.14 22.68 23.22 23.76 24.30 25.38 25.92 25.92 24.46
50 27.00 27.54 28.08 28.62 29.16 29.70 30.24 31.32 31.32 31.86
60 32.40 32.94 33.48 34.02 34.56 35.10 35.64 36.72 36.72 37.26
70 37.80 38.34 38.88 39.42 39.96 40.50 41.04 42.12 42.12 42.66
80 43.20 43.74 44.28 44.82 45.36 45.90 46.44 47.52 47.52 48.05
90 48.59 49.13 49.67 50.21 50.75 51.29 51.83 52.91 52.91 53.45
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100 54.00 59.40 64.80 70.20 75.60 80.99 86.39 91.79 97.19 102.6
200 108.0 113.4 118.8 124.2 129.6 135.0 140.4 145.8 151.2 156.6
300 162.0 167.4 172.8 178.2 183.6 189.0 194.4 199.8 205.2 210.6
400 216.0 221.4 226.8 232.2 237.6 243.0 248.4 253.8 259.2 264.6
500 270.0 275.4 280.8 286.2 291.6 297.0 302.4 307.8 313.2 318.6
600 324.0 329.4 334.8 340.2 345.6 351.0 356.4 361.8 367.2 372.6
700 378.0 383.4 388.8 394.2 399.6 405.0 410.4 415.8 421.2 426.6
800 432.0 437.4 442.8 448.2 453.6 459.0 464.4 469.8 475.2 480.5
900 485.9 491.3 496.7 502.1 507.5 512.9 518.3 523.7 529.1 534.5
M/NM 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
0 0 0.54 0.108 0.162 0.216 0.27 0.324 0.378 0.432 0.486
1000 0.54 0.594 0.648 0.702 0.756 0.81 0.864 0.918 0.972 1.026
2000 1.08 1.134 1.188 1.242 1.296 1.35 1.404 1.458 1.512 1.566
3000 1.62 1.674 1.728 1.782 1.836 1.89 1.944 1.998 2.052 2.106
4000 2.16 2.214 2.268 2.322 2.376 2.45 2.484 2.538 2.592 2.646
5000 2.7 2.754 2.808 2.862 2.916 2.97 3.024 3.078 3.132 3.186
6000 3.24 3.294 3.348 3.402 3.456 3.51 3.564 3.618 3.672 3.726
7000 3.78 3.834 3.388 3.942 3.996 4.05 4.104 4.158 4.212 4.266
8000 4.32 4.374 4.428 4.482 4.536 4.59 4.644 4.698 4.752 4.805
9000 4.86 4.913 4.967 5.021 5.075 5.129 5.183 5.237 5.291 5.345
Alphabetical Index
Location Page Location Page
ADDIS ABABA/Bole Int'l GEN 2.7.2 MEKELE/Mekele Alula Aba Nega GEN 2.7.5
ADDIS ABABA
Bole International
HAAB
085800N
0384754E
BAHIR DAR
Bahir Dar
HABD
113500N 0371900E
JIMMA
HAJM
074015.76N
0374933.01E
MONTH Time of Time of MONTH Time of Time of MONTH Time of Time of
DAY SR SS DAY SR SS DAY SR SS
JAN 1 0346 1519 MAY 1 0312 1541 SEP 3 0320 1537
6 0348 1522 6 0310 1542 8 0320 1534
11 0349 1525 11 0309 1542 13 0319 1530
16 0351 1527 16 0308 1543 18 0319 1527
21 0352 1530 21 0307 1544 23 0319 1524
26 0353 1531 26 0307 1545 28 0318 1521
31 0353 1533 31 0307 1547 30 0318 1520
GONDAR HAGN
123156.40N 0372554.47E
3.4.3 Each AIP supplement is assigned a serial Series B NOTAM NOTAM containing full
number, a new series being established for information on all airports facilities and
each calendar year. A checklist of AIP procedures available for use by international
supplement currently in force is issued distribution to adjacent states only.
once a year. AIP supplement is retained as
the first item in an AIP binder by means of Series C NOTAM NOTAM containing information
yellow pages. of concern to Aircraft other than those engaged
in International civil aviation, and given national
3.5 NOTAM and Pre - Flight Information distribution only.
Bulletins (PIB)
Each NOTAM is assigned a serial number preceded
a) NOTAM (Distribution by by the appropriate letter indicating the series. The
Telecommunications) serial number starts with NR-1 at 0000 UTC on
January 1 every year.
NOTAM distributed by telecommunications are NOTAMs are exchanged between Addis Ababa
used mainly for the notification of temporary NOF and other international NOTAM offices as
follows.
A Series B Series
Abu Dhabi (E) Dar Es-Salaam Monrovia Cairo
Accra Djibouti Moscow Dar Es-Salaam
Amsterdam (E) Entebbe Muscat Djibouti
Amman Frankfurt Nicosia Entebbe
Ankara ( R ) Harare Nairobi Jeddah
Antananarivo Helsinki (E) New Delhi(E) Karachi
Asmara Jeddah Paris Khartoum
Athinai Johannesburg Rome Mogadiscio
Angola Karachi Sanaa Nairobi
Bahrain Khartoum Singapore (E) Roma
Bangkok Kinshasa Sofia Sanaa
Beijing Kigali Tel Aviv
Beirut Kuwait Tripoli
Beograd (R ) Lagos Washington (E)
Bombay Lilongwe Wien ( R)
Brazzaville London Wind hoak(E)
Bucuresti (R) Lusaka Amman
Bujumbura (R ) Madrid Asmara
Cairo Maputo (E) Athinai
Copenhagen (E) Mauritius Bombay
Dakar Mogadiscio Beijing
5. Pre- Flight information service at located at the Addis Ababa Bole Int'l Airport.
Aerodromes Important NOTAMs of selected coverage
with WAC 1:1,000,000 and Jeppesen Flight
A pre-flight information service is available planning charts are displayed.
at Addis Ababa Bole Int'l and Dire Dawa Int'l
Airports. AIPs, Supplements to the AIP, A self briefing pre-flight information service
NOTAM, AIC, Checklists and summaries are is available at each of the following
available in the International NOTAM office aerodromes, with the coverage indicated.
Aerodrome Coverage
-GM NDB
2810 Awasa 091730N
0342348E -IMTOR
080806N
0343424E UTOLI
064512N
0345224E
050120N
0351436E
-AXOTI
100324N -USUBA
0343424E
091730N GM NDB
0342348E
080806N -Add LOW/UPP limit of UM220 (RNAV) FL245 within Addis FIR
0343424E -Change route designator UA10 to UA727
P.O. Box 978 2.2 At present Addis Ababa FIR comprise the
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Airspace of Ethiopian territory, and the
Telephone Number: 251-011-66502 65 Airspace above FL 245 over the territory of
/251-011-665 02 00 /Ext 255 the Republic of Djibouti, as defined in ENR 2.
Tele fax Number:251-011-665 02 81
AFTN Address:HAAAYAYX 2.2.1 Provision of air traffic services is the
E-mail Address: responsibility of Djibouti approach
caa.airnav@ethionet.et within Djibouti TMA at or below FL
245. Elsewhere, within Addis Ababa FIR
excluding HA (R) -1 and HA (R) -2 below
FL 290, provision of Area Control
Service is the responsibility of Addis
ACC/FIC.
NOTE: Air Navigation facilities within the 4.1 Co-ordination between the Operator and Air
Addis Ababa FIR outside the territory of Traffic Services in Ethiopia is effected in
Ethiopia and certain facilities operated by accordance with 2.14 of ICAO Annex 11 and
Ethiopian Airlines Corp., (see AD2) are not 2.1.1.4 and 2.1.1.5 of Part VIII of the
the responsibility of the Civil Aviation procedures for Air Navigation Services- Air
Authority. Traffic Management (DOC 4444, PANS –
RAC).
3.2 In general the air traffic rules and 4.2 In accordance with Annex 2 and PANS-RAC
procedures enforce and the organization of the procedure for Repetitive Flight Plans
the air traffic services is in conformity with (RPL), prescribed by the CAA ATS Authority,
ICAO Standards Recommended Practices is detailed in PANS-RAC, Appendix 2. RPL
and Procedures. Differences between the may be submitted to the AIS Head quarter
National and International rules and either by the Operator (or his designated
procedures are given in ENR 1 and 2, the representative) personally or to the address
regional supplementary procedures and given in GEN 3.3-1.
altimeter setting procedures being
reproduced in full with an indication where 4. Minimum Flight Altitudes
in there is a difference.
The minimum flight altitudes on the ATS
3.3 Restricted Areas are established within the Routes as listed in ENR 3 have been
Ethiopian territory. These areas are shown determined so as to ensure at least 300M
in ENR 5. Extreme caution should be strictly (1000FT) vertical clearance above the
adhered to, where such areas are adjacent to highest obstacle within 10NM on each side
normal air traffic routes. of the center line of the route or 600M
(2000FT) above the mountainous area.
Activation of areas subject to periodical However, where angular divergence of the
activities is notified well in advance by Navigational Aid Signal in combination with
NOTAM, giving reference to the area by its the distance between the Navigational Aids
identification. could result in the Aircraft being more than
5NM on either side of the center line the
3. Co-ordination between the Operator and 10NM protection limit is increased by the
ATS extent to which the divergence is more than
5NM from the center line.
NIAMEY KHARTOUM
DRRR HSSS JEDDAH
OEJN
S S S
ADDIS ABABA
COMM CENTER DJIBOUTI
HAABYFYX
S HDAM
S
NAIROBI
HKJK
INT’L NOTAM
OFFICE
HAABYNYXX
CAA HQ
HAAAYAYX ACC/ FIC
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2. Area of responsibility
Addis Ababa Aerodrome Meteorological
Office is designated as Meteorological Watch
Office (MWO) for Addis Ababa Flight
Information SIGMET and other guiding
6. Aircraft reports required from operators Pilots should get advice of the ATS/MET
In accordance with ICAO Annex 3 Para 5-3.1; reporting points along the whole route to be
Aircraft meteorological observations shall be flown up to the next landing at MET and/or
made and recorded in AIREP forms in ATS briefing office prior to departure.
relation to ATS reporting points within the The ATS/MET reporting points in respect
Addis Ababa Flight Information Region and of routes crossing the Addis Ababa FIR
should be transmitted in-flight as soon as are indicated in ENR 3-1.
possible. If not possible pilots are strongly
reminded to deliver post-flight AIREPs to the
MET office immediately on arrival.
INTENTIONALLY
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No National SAR Lists of SAR No National SAR Lists of SAR unit Remark
Coordinating unit Coordinating provided to SAR
Committee Members. provided to Committee purpose
SAR Members.
purpose
1 Ethiopian Air Force Helicopters 7 National PC-12,Helicopter
-MI-8,MI- airways
17
2 Ethiopian Airlines Q400 8 Amibara DHC-2
General
Aviation
3 Trans Nation Airways DHC-8 9 Suhura AN-26
4 Abyssinia Flight C-208 10 Salini C-208
Service Construtori
5 Aquarius AC-6 11 Zemen Airways C-208
6 Joshua AS-350
6.4.4 Post notification 6.4.5.1 The aircraft, its wreckage of debris shall
not be removed without the permission
6.4.4.1 The aircraft shall not be touched of the appropriate Authority of the Civil
or any parts removed before Aviation.
investigation into the cause of the
accident takes place by the
5001-40,000 USD 1.46 per 1000 Lbs or part thereof 20% discount for the number of
flight b/n 30-50 per week
USD 2.2 per 1000 Lbs or
part thereof 10% discount to the number of
40001 and above flights b/n 15-30 per week
B) B767, 707, 757, 727, 737, VC-10 & Similar Aircraft………... 20.00 per hour
DC-6B, DC-4 & Similar Aircraft………………………….. 12.00 per hour
DC-3/C-47 & Similar Aircraft.......................................... 7.50 per hour
GEN 4-2 Air Navigation facility charges flying within the Addis Ababa Flight
Information Region (FIR) irrespective of
1. Route facility charges specified in table I and contact made with Air Traffic Control.
II below shall be levied against all aircraft
2. Table 1. Route facility charges for international flights unit value USD 16.24
3.1 Rules
5.3 All charges for the North East Africa and
Aircraft operating within the territorial Indian Ocean Satellite Network (NAFISAT)
limits of Ethiopia will be charged on a attributable to Ethiopia will be billed and
daily basis (0001-2400 UTC), collected by the International Air Transport
irrespective of the distance flown and the Association (IATA) on behalf of Air Traffic and
number of flights made. Navigation Services (ATNS) company Ltd. of
South Africa ,which has been designated the
4 Exemptions agent of south Africa with respect to the VSAT
network at the following address.
4.1 The following flights are exempted International Air Transport Association (IATA),
from payment of navigation charges: Route Del’ Aero port 33,
P.O.Box 146, CH-1215 Geneva 15 Airport,
A) All aircraft exempted from Switzerland
landing and parking charges Facsimile +41 (22) 799-2678
B) Others by arrangement with AFTN: LSGGIATA
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority. SITA: GVALDXB
5 Method of payment Telex: 415586
The charge per FIR crossing in NAFISAT
5.1 Route navigation charges will be equipped states airspace will be 10 U.S.D.
payable by the owner or operator of the
aircraft on demand at the end of each
calendar month in respect of each flight.
5.2 Owners or operators should settle their
charges at the CAA headquarters finance service
or could send to CAA, Account Number
017294005100,Swift code CBETETAAXXX
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Airport Branch,
and Addis Ababa specifying the purpose of
payment.
EN – RUOTE [ENR]
ENR 0.6-1
AIP ETHIOPIA 25 JUN 15
ENR 0
8.3 When a VFR flight in airspace class C is controlled flight operated in visual
cleared to fly subject to maintaining own meteorological conditions from sun rise
separation and remaining in visual to sun set to fly subject to maintaining
meteorological conditions the clearance own separation and remaining in visual
signifies, for the duration of the meteorological conditions.
clearance, the provision of separation by
ATC is not entailed. If the pilot of the When a controlled flight is so
VFR flight, on observing that conditions cleared the following shall apply:
are deteriorating and considering that a) The clearance shall be
operation in VMC may not be possible, for a specified portion of the flight during climb
shall request clearance to proceed under or descent and subject to further restrictions;
IFR or remain outside controlled
airspace unless he has obtained Note 2: VMC climb or descent
permission from ATC under specially restrictions may be effected due to:
arranged procedure to operate as a (i) meteorological conditions that may be
special VFR flight. encountered during the term of the clearance
8.4 VMC climb or descent clearance shall which may be below the VMC minima;
not be granted to controlled flights on (ii) Traffic density that makes such clearance
reciprocal or crossing tracks in respect impracticable. For the case of traffic density
of other controlled flights unless ATC is precluding smooth flow of aircraft movement, the
reasonably sure that the aircraft have granting of VMC descent or climb is left to the
passed each other or both aircraft rational judgment of the ATCU concerned.
concurred with the clearance and b) If there is a possibility that flight
reported to have observed their relative under visual meteorological conditions may
positions. become impracticable, an IFR flight shall be
8.5 Aircraft flying in the same direction may provided with alternative instructions to be
be cleared to climb or descend subject to complied with in the event that flight in VMC
maintaining own separation and cannot be maintained for the term of the
remaining in visual meteorological clearance;
condition if the pilot of the succeeding c)The pilot of an IFR flight, on
aircraft reports he has the preceding observing that conditions are deteriorating and
aircraft is in-sight and can maintain considering that operation in VMC will become
continuous visual contact. impossible shall inform ATC before entering IMC
and shall proceed in accordance with the
8.6 clearance to climb or descend subject to alternative instructions given.
maintaining own separation and
remaining in visual meteorological Note 3: When an IFR flight is so cleared ATC shall
condition may be granted: always plan for an alternate clearance bearing in
1) Enroute: when so requested by mind that the flight has not cancelled its IFR flight
an aircraft, Addis centre may clear a plan.
ENR 1-3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES encounters VMC it shall not cancel its
IFR flight unless it is anticipated, and
1. Aircraft shall be flown in accordance intended, that the flight will be
with the Instrument Flight Rules continued for a reasonable period of
whenever they are unable to comply time in uninterrupted visual
with conditions required for VFR flight meteorological conditions.
by day or at all times when operating by
night except when permission has been 4 IFR Flight within Controlled Airspace
granted for special VFR flight within a 4.1 IFR flight operated in controlled airspace
control zone. shall comply with the provisions of
2. Aircraft flown in accordance with Annex 2 Chapter 3 Part 3.6 as follows:
Instrument flight Rules shall be a) Submit a flight plan;
equipped with suitable instruments and b) Obtain air traffic control clearances
with navigation equipment appropriate prior to operating a controlled flight and
to the route to be flown. request such clearances through the
submission of a flight plan to an ATCU;
2.1Except when necessary for take-off or landing, c) adhere to the current flight plan or the
an IFR flight shall be flown at a level applicable portion of a current flight plan
which is not below the minimum flight unless a request for a change has been
altitude established, or where no made and clearance obtained from the
such minimum flight altitude has appropriate air traffic control unit, or an
been established. emergency situation arises which
a) Over high terrain or in mountainous necessitates immediate action by the
areas, at a level which is at least aircraft, in which event as soon as
2000FT.(600 M); or circumstances permit, the appropriate
b) Elsewhere than specified above at least ATSU shall be notified of the action taken
1000 FT. (300 M) above the highest and that this action has been taken under
obstacle located within 8 km of emergency authority;
the estimated position of the aircraft. d) Report position to the appropriate
ATSU, as soon as passing each designated
3 Change from IFR flight to VFR flight compulsory reporting point, the time and
3.1 An aircraft conducted in compliance level together with any other required
with instrument flight rules desiring information. Additional reports may be
to change to compliance with visual made when requested by the appropriate
flight rules, if a flight plan was ATSU;
submitted, notify the appropriate air e) Maintain continuous listening watch
traffic services unit specifically that on the appropriate radio frequency
the IFR flight is cancelled and and establish two-way
communicate there to the changes to communication as necessary with the
be made to its current flight plan. appropriate ATC unit.
3.2 When an aircraft operated in
accordance with IFR is flown in or
Controlled Airspace
1.1 Class A Airspace
a) Addis Ababa FIR above FL 245
b) Addis Ababa UTA
c) All Airways, ATS routes and Dire Dawa TMA above FL145
Uncontrolled Airspace
All Airspaces outside the published ATS routes, UTA, TMAs & CTRs.
B VFR All Air traffic Control Not applicable 8 km at and Not applicable Continuous Yes
Aircraft Service above 3050m two –way
(10000ft)AMSL Clear of
clouds
C IFR IFR from Air traffic Control Not applicable 8km at and Not applicable Continuous
IFR Service above 3050m (10000ft) two –way Yes
IFR from AMSL 1500M
VFR horizontal:300m vertical
VFR from 1)Air traffic control distance from cloud 250kt IAS below Continuous Yes
VFR IFR service for separation 3050m two –way
from IFR (10000ft0 AMSL
D IFR IFR from Air traffic control Not applicable 250kt IAS below Continuous Yes
IFR service including 3050m two –way
traffic information (10000ft0 AMSL
about VFR flights (and
traffic avoidance
advice on request)
Nil Traffic information 8km at and above 250kt IAS below Continuous Yes
between VFR and IFR 3050m(10,000ft)AMSL 3050m two –way
VFR flights (and traffic 5km below 3050m (10000ft0 AMSL
avoidance advice on (10,000ft)AMSL 1500m
request) horizontal:300m vertical
distance from cloud
E IFR IFR from Air traffic control 250kt IAS below 3050m Not applicable Continuous Yes
IFR service and traffic (10000ft0 AMSL two –way
information about VFR
flights as far as
practical
VFR Nil Traffic information as 8km at and above 250kt IAS below No No
fasts practical 3050m(10,000ft)AMSL 3050m
5km below 3050m (10000ft0 AMSL
(10,000ft)AMSL 1500m
horizontal
:300m vertical distance
from cloud
F IFR IFR from Air traffic advisory Not applicable 250kt IAS below Continuous No
IFR service: flight 3050m two –way
As far as information service (10000ft0 AMSL
practical
6. Use of GPS Receivers in VFR and IFR approved and operational means of
6.1 There are a number of GPS receivers navigation. Should GPS navigation
available that do not meet the requirements capability be lost, this equipment must
for IFR operations specified in the FAA TSO allow navigation along the planned
–C129. Although sufficiently accurate route or suitable alternate route.
guidance is normally furnished by these Monitoring of the traditional
receivers, false information can, however, be navigation equipment is necessary
provided without warning. Although the when there are insufficient satellites
use of such receivers is not permitted in IFR, in view for RAIM to operate.
uncertified GPS receivers may be used to c) The appropriate air worthiness
support VFR navigation only in conjunction authority of the state of registry of the
with standard VFR navigation practices, aircraft must have carried out the
namely the cross-checking of present necessary check up and issued
position by visual reference to landmarks. operational approval of the GPS,
6.2 Only certified GPS receivers should be used operation to the operator concerned.
in IFR. d) The operator of the aircraft will be
6.3 VOR, VOR/DME and NDB as appropriate are responsible for the training of pilots
the primary navigation systems for and inclusion in the approved flight
continental enroute and terminal area manual, of the operating procedures of
operations and for non-precision approach the GPS equipment.
and landing in the Addis Ababa FIR. e) The pilot intending to use GPS
Aircraft must be suitably equipped with navigation must consult the current
serviceable primary navigation systems for satellite outage prediction NOTAMs
navigation appropriate for the intended and plan his flight accordingly.
flight operations.
6.4 With effect from 06 September 2001 a GPS
receiver may be used to navigate aircraft in 7. Use of GPS as a supplemental – means of
IFR under the following conditions. Navigation.
6.4.1 Continental Enroute and Terminal Area. GPS navigation is the primary navigation
a) the GPS navigation equipment must system for continental enroute and supplemental
have been certified to comply with the means for terminal area operations as well as for
requirements for any of the classes in non-precision approach and landing in the Addis
FAA TSO-C129 or equivalent, be Ababa FIR.VOR, VOR/DME and NDB as
installed and approved in accordance appropriate are still primary means of navigation
with FAA AC 20-138 for stand-alone in the terminal and non-precision approach
equipment or AC 20-130 for multi - phases of flights. Aircraft must be suitably
sensor equipment and be operated in equipped with serviceable primary navigation
accordance with the approved Flight systems for navigation appropriate for the
Manual or any supplement thereof and intended flight operations.
b) Aircraft using GPS equipment under
IFR must be equipped with another
7.1With effective from 23 January 2003 a GPS along the planned route or suitable
receiver may be used to navigate aircraft in IFR alternate route. Monitoring of the
under the following conditions. traditional navigation equipment is
necessary when there are insufficient
7.1.1 Continental Enroute and Terminal Area. satellites in view for RAIM to operate.
c) The appropriate airworthiness authority
a) The GPS navigation equipment must have of the state of registry of the aircraft must
been certified to comply with the have carried out the necessary check up
requirements for any of the classes in and issued operational approval of the
FAA TSO-C129 or equivalent, be installed GPS operation to the operator concerned.
and approved in accordance with FAA AC d) The operator of the aircraft will be
20-138 for stand-alone equipment or AC responsible for the training of pilots and
20-130 for multi sensor equipment and inclusion in the approved flight manual,
be operated in accordance with the of the operating and inclusion in the
approved Flight Manual or any approved flight manual, of the operating
supplement thereof and procedures of the GPS equipment.
b) Aircraft using GPS equipment under IFR e) Pilots intending to use GPS navigation
must be equipped with another approved must consult the current satellite outage
and operational means of navigation. prediction NOTAMs and plan their flight
Should GPS navigation capability be lost, accordingly.
this equipment must allow navigation
b) aircraft with approved GPS VI. Proper training and licensing of pilots as
installation can use GPS-based non well as airworthiness approval of GPS
precision approach procedure(s) for navigation equipment is the
which points and fixes have been responsibility of the state of registry of
referenced to the WGS-84 provided the aircraft
the following procedures are
complied with VII. WGS-84 co-ordinates for Addis Ababa
Bole Int’l Airport RNAV-GPS non-
I. The avionics database must be current precision approaches RWY 25L and RWY
and must contain the non-precision 25R are attached to the respective charts.
approach to be flown. All associated data
bases must contain co-ordinates
referenced to the WGS-84; and
Procedure to protect aircraft that are 4. General aviation aircraft that are not
appropriately equipped with ACAS-II and equipped with pressure altitude reporting
pressure altitude reporting transponders shall not be permitted to
transponders:- enter the CTR during the time international
commercial air transport operations
1. With effect from January 1, 2005 Turbine
equipped with ACAS-II are in progress at
engined aero planes with a maximum
the airport.
certificated
5. Those aircraft that are equipped with
take-off mass in excess of 5700kg or
pressure altitude reporting transponders
authorized to carry more than 19
shall be accepted within the control zone
passengers that are not equipped with
when clearance is obtained from the
ACAS-II. But equipped with pressure
appropriate ATS unit during the day time
altitude reporting transponders shall not
only.
be permitted to enter the Addis Ababa Bole
International airport control zone during 6. Turbine engined aero planes referred to in
the time international commercial air (1) above shall not enter into international
transport aircraft equipped with ACAS-II commercial operation. One time special
are in operation at the airport. authorization may be granted by the
appropriate authority on a case by case
2. ATC shall instruct such flights to remain
basis.
outside Addis Ababa CTR until such time
7. International commercial aircraft equipped
that international commercial air transport
with ACAS-II shall always have priority of
aircraft have landed or departed from the
operation to/from the airport over non-
airport.
ACAS-II equipped aircraft.
3. In order to avoid the inconvenience that may
8. Non-ACAS-II equipped aircraft shall not fly
be caused, operators of aircraft with the
along designated ATS routes or cross such
above specific conditions are instructed to
routes without clearance from the
re-schedule their operation to/from the
appropriate ATS unit.
airport in close co-ordination with the
relevant ATS authority.
Civil Aviation Authority Amendment2/07
Addis Ababa
ENR 1.5-8
20 DEC 07 AIP ETHIOPIA
9. The Pilot in command of non-ACAS-II ATS routes and maintain his own lateral
equipped aircraft shall comply with the separation from such ATS routes unless
provisions stated above and also be authorized by the relevant ATS unit.
responsible to fly clear of all designated
Addis FIR. ACC Sector East and ACC Mogadicio/Addis FIR following the
Sector West are established and existing Addis FIR boundary to the EST.
applicable with the following details:- Vertical limit ground to unlimited.
Primary Secondary
ATS Route ATS Unit Call Sign
Frequency Frequency
G650/UG650 Addis ACC West 125.1MHZ Day 11300
Addis ACC East 125.2 MHZ Night 5517
UA 408 Addis ACC West 125.1MHZ Day 11300
Addis ACC East 125.2 MHZ Night 5517
B535/UB535 Addis ACC West 125.1 MHZ Day 11300
Addis ACC East 125.2 MHZ Night 5517
W886 Addis ACC West 125.1MHZ Day 11300
Addis ACC East 125.2 MHZ Night 5517
UG300 Addis ACC West 125.1MHZ Day 11300
Addis ACC East 125.2 MHZ Night 5517
W-15 Addis ACC West 125.1MHZ Day 11300
Addis ACC East 125.2 MHZ Night 5517
Aircraft shall establish communications with the coincide with the transfer of control point on the
accepting unit over the transfer of control point; same route
transfer of communication point may not
4. USE OF RADAR FOR APPROACH the convenient heading to avoid the bad
CONTROL SERVICE weather and obtain approval from radar
ATC unit.
4.1 The information presented on a radar b. Information regarding any aircraft observed
display may be used to perform the to be on a conflicting path with the radar-
following functions in the provision of identified aircraft and suggestions or advice
approach control service: regarding avoiding action (in Bole training
a) Provide radar vectoring of arriving traffic area of class E airspace and Bole TMA of
on to pilot interpreted final approach; class D airspace).
b) Provide radar vectoring of arriving C. Information useful for navigation in the
traffic to a point from which a visual enroute and terminal control area.
approach can be completed; 7.PRESENTATION OF RADAR INFORMATION
c) Provide radar monitoring of other pilot-
interpreted approaches; 7.1 The radar system shall provide a
d) Provide radar separation between: continuously updated presentation of
i) succeeding departing aircraft; radar-derived information, including
ii) succeeding arriving aircraft; and
Radar position indications.
iii) a departing aircraft and a succeeding
7.2 Radar position indications may be
arriving aircraft.
5. USE OF RADAR IN THE AERODROME displayed as radar position symbols
CONTROL SERVICE (RPS), which includes:
5.1 Surveillance radar may be used in the i) PSR symbols;
provision of aerodrome control service to ii) SSR symbols; and
perform the following functions: iii) Combined PSR/SSR symbols
a) Radar monitoring of aircraft on final
approach; 8. Establishing a Service
b) Radar monitoring of other aircraft in the 8.1 Before providing radar service to an
vicinity of the aerodrome. aircraft, radar identification shall be
6. Use of Radar for flight information
established and the pilot so informed.
service
The information presented on a radar display
Thereafter, radar identification shall
may be used to provide identified aircraft be maintained until termination of the
with:- radar service.
a. Information on the position of significant
weather as far as practicable. However
depending on the capabilities of the radar
system areas of adverse weather may not be
well presented on ATC radar display. Bole
weather radar system doesn’t well present
adverse weather, but an aircraft’s weather
radar will normally provide better detection
and definition of adverse weather than
radar sensors on use by ATS.
Therefore, when aircraft operating in Addis
FIR under Radar control encounter adverse
weather, pilots shall take the responsibility
of avoiding action and determine in advance
8.2 If radar identification is subsequently lost, a) Upon identification, except when the
the pilot shall be informed accordingly identification is established in the following
and, when applicable, appropriate situations:-
instructions issued. i) Based on the pilot’s report of the aircraft
8.3 Radar identification will be effected by position or within one nautical mile of the
one or more of the following methods: runway upon departure and the
a) By a pilot report over a designated observation is consistent with the
reporting point obtained by means of a aircraft’s time of departure; or
radio aid or reporting over waypoints by ii) By use of assigned discrete SSR codes or
means of RNAV system. Mode S and the location of the observed
b) By a pilot report in terms of a VOR radar position indication is consistent with
radial and DME from co-located VOR/DME the current flight plan of the aircraft; or
facilities. iii) By transfer of radar identification;
c) By correlating an observed radar position
indication with an aircraft which is known b) When the pilot requests this information;
to have just departed, provided that the c) When a pilot’s estimate differs
identification is established within 2 km significantly from the radar controller’s
(1NM) from the end of the runway used; estimate based on radar observation;
d) By issuing instructions to a pilot to carry d) When the pilot is instructed to resume
out turns of 300 or more which can readily own navigation after radar vectoring if
be observed on a radar display, or by the current instructions had diverted the
observing turns reported by a pilot. When aircraft from a previously assigned route,
using these methods, the radar controller e) Immediately before termination of radar
shall: service, if the aircraft is observed to
i) Verify that the movements of not more deviate from its intended route.
than one radar position indication
correspond with those of the aircraft; and
9.2 Position information shall be passed and 10 nautical miles outside of 60 DME
to aircraft in one of the following forms: ADS .This separation may be increased at
a) As a well-known geographical position; the discretion of the radar controller
when the situation warrants. E.g. high-
b) Magnetic track and distance to a significant speed converging aircraft, RWY
point, an en-route navigation aid, or an OCCUPANCY TIME, for spacing of
approach aid; departure traffic ready for takeoff,
unpredictable maneuvers of unknown
c) Direction (using points of the compass) aircraft, bad weather, etc.
and distance from a known position;
b. Whenever SSR is used without its
d) Distance to touchdown, if the aircraft is associated primary radar, the separation
on final approach; or minima shall be increased to 10NM.
c. It is not possible to specify separation
e) Distance and direction from the centre minima between identified aircraft and
line of an ATS route. unknown traffic considered to constitute
a hazard due to unpredictable maneuvers
9.3 Whenever practicable, position of the latter. However, whenever
information shall relate to positions or Practicable, the minimum radar
routes pertinent to the navigation of the separation shall be applied or traffic
aircraft concerned and displayed on the information shall be provided to the
radar map. identified aircraft.
10. Terrain Clearance d. The following wake turbulence radar
After identification, levels assigned by separation minima shall be applied to
Radar Controller on the en-route, initial, aircraft in the approach and departure
intermediate and departure phases will phases of flight:-
provide a minimum of 1000 feet vertical
clearance above any fixed object within
3NM of the track of the aircraft if the
range is less than20 NM ADS VOR OR
1000 feet vertical clearance above any
fixed object within 5NM of the track of
the aircraft if the range is more than20
NM ADS VOR.
(Ref.MIN radar vectoring ALT chart)
11. Radar separation
The minimum horizontal radar separation
shall be:-
a. 5 Nautical miles (9.3 km) between
identified aircraft with in 60 DME ADS
Aircraft category
12. Speed control Note.— for “Minimum clean speed” use IAS
12.1 General 230/220 knots when required.
Taking in to consideration of aircraft 12.6.3 Speed reductions to less than 460 km/h
performance limitations, a radar controller (250 knots) IAS for turbojet aircraft
may, in order to facilitate radar control or during initial descent from cruising level
to reduce the need for radar vectoring, should be applied only with the
request aircraft under radar control to concurrence of the flight crew.
adjust their speed in a specified manner. 12.6.4 Instructions for an aircraft to
12.2 Speed control shall not be applied to simultaneously maintain a high rate of
aircraft entering or established in a holding descent and reduce its speed should be
pattern. avoided as such maneuvers are
12.3 Speed adjustments should be limited to normally not compatible. Any significant
those air craft when necessary to establish speed reduction during descent may
and/or maintain a desired separation require the aircraft to temporarily level
minimum or spacing. Instructions off to reduce speed before continuing
involving frequent changes of speed, descent
including alternate speed increases and
decreases, should be avoided.
12.4 The flight crew shall inform the ATC unit
concerned if at any time they are unable to
comply with a speed instruction. In such
cases, the controller shall apply an
alternative method to achieve the desired
spacing between the aircraft concerned.
12.5 Aircraft shall be advised when a speed
control restriction is no longer required.
12.6 Descending and arriving aircraft
12.6.1 An aircraft should, when practicable, be
authorized to absorb a period of notified
terminal delay by cruising at a reduced
speed for the latter portion of its flight.
12.6.2 An arriving aircraft may be instructed to
maintain its “maximum speed”,
“minimum clean speed”, “minimum
speed”, or a specified speed.
Civil Aviation Authority Amendment 2/11
Addis Ababa
ENR 1.6-6
15 DEC 11 AIP ETHIOPIA
12.6.5 Only minor speed reductions not 14. Vectoring for visual approach
exceeding plus/minus 40 km/h (20 14.1 The radar controller may initiate radar
knots) IAS should be used for aircraft vectoring of an aircraft for visual
on intermediate and final approach (or approach provided the reported ceiling is
to reduce speed advise aircraft above the minimum altitude applicable to
concerned to reduce to minimum radar vectoring and meteorological
approach speed ) conditions are such that, with reasonable
12.6.6 Speed control should not be applied to assurance, a visual approach and landing
aircraft after passing a point 7 km (4 can be completed.
NM) from the threshold on final 14.2 Clearance for visual approach shall be
approach. issued only after the pilot has reported
13. Radar Vectoring the aerodrome or the preceding aircraft
13.1 Generally, all aircraft shall be allowed by in sight, at which time radar vectoring
radar ATC to operate on conventional SIDs would normally be terminated.
or STARs, RNAV SIDs or STARs and RNAV 15. Interruption or termination of radar
approach procedure to conduct their own service
navigation to the extent possible using 15.1 An aircraft which has been informed that
radar separation. However, vectoring to it is provided with radar service should
aircraft can be provided to expedite traffic be informed immediately when, for any
flow by taking into consideration the reason, radar service is interrupted or
provisions in number 11, 12 & 13 above. terminated.
13.2 Prior to, or upon commencement of radar 15.2 When the control of an aircraft is to be
vectoring for approach, the pilot shall be transferred from a radar controller to a
advised of the type of approach as well as non-radar controller, the radar controller
the runway to be used. shall ensure that non-radar separation is
13.3 Aircraft vectored for final approach will established between that aircraft and any
be given a heading or a series of headings other controlled aircraft before the
calculated to close with the final transfer is effective.
approach track. In case of vectoring for 16. Operation of SSR in the Airspace of
ILS approach RWY25, the final vector Ethiopia
shall enable the aircraft to be established 16.1 Applicability
in level flight on the final approach track
prior to intercepting the specified or All flights shall be equipped with SSR
nominal flight path .In case of vectoring transponders having mode C or mode S
for RNAV GNSS APPROACH RWY 07, due capability When operating in the following
to terrain, the ATC will provide clearance areas:-
to aircraft DIRECT to IAF OR to a
convenient waypoint following the IAF,
after which pilot shall continue flying the
published RNAV approach procedure.
ENR 1.6-7
AIP ETHIOPIA 15 DEC 11
16.1.1 All IFR flights operating in Addis Ababa shall follow ATC subsequent instructions.
FIR. When entering the area of competency of
16.1.2 However, All VFR flights which are not an ATC unit, the pilot shall maintain the
equipped with SSR transponder shall measures taken and inform the ATC unit
expect delay during the time mode “S” OR accordingly.
“C” equipped aircraft are approaching to 16.4 Setting of SSR Transponder in
land at the Addis Ababa Bole Cases of Emergency
International airport.
16.2 General 16.4.1 In emergency situations, the pilot
Unless laid down otherwise in this procedure shall select Mode A Code 7700,
in individual cases, all IFR and VFR flights unless advised by ATC to maintain
shall operate their transponders on selected the selected reply code.
modes and codes as directed by ATC.
16.4.2 A pilot experiencing radio
16.3 Setting of SSR Transponder During communication failure shall
Normal Operation operate the SSR transponder on
a) Unless instructed otherwise, the pilot Mode A Code 7600.
entering the area of competency of ATC
shall maintain the code assigned to him by 16.4.3 The pilot of an aircraft subjected
the last ATC unit until a new code is to unlawful interference shall
assigned to him. Endeavour to set Mode A Code
b) If the pilot has been instructed to set Mode 7500 to give an indication of the
A or another identified mode, he shall also situation unless circumstances
set Mode C simultaneously without justify the use of Code 7700.
specific instructions.
c) A pilot whose SSR transponder operates
incorrectly on Mode C, shall, unless
otherwise instructed, immediately inform
the competent ATC unit accordingly and
16.5 SSR CODE ASSIGNMENT
Aircraft operating in the Addis Ababa radar controlled airspace will be assigned the following codes:-
INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC
2400-2477 1300-1377
2000 1377
The procedure to be followed during complete The tolerance value shall be 300ft.
transponder failure is as follows: a) A/C maintaining level-: is within + or –
300ft of the assigned level,
(1) In case of a SSR transponder failure which b) A/C vacating a level -: a change of more
cannot be restored before departure, the than 300ft in the anticipated direction from
pilot shall. previous level,
16.6.1 Inform the competent ATC unit c) A/C passing a level in climb or descent -:
and obtain permission to execute has passed this level in the required
the flight. direction by more than 300ft,
d) A/C reaching a level -: when 3 consecutive
16.6.2 Plan to proceed in accordance renewals or 15 seconds of mode C derived
with the conditions imposed by level information indicates it is within 300
ATC as directly as possible to the ft of assigned level.
nearest suitable aerodrome, 16.7.3 Deviations
where repair can be effected. If the reported level differs by more than
300 ft from the level indicated, the pilot
16.6.3 Insert in item 10 of the flight plan will be informed of the difference and will
form under “SSR” the letter “N” be requested to report the level again, if
for complete unserviceability of the discrepancy persists, the pilot will be
the SSR transponder or in case of requested to stop Mode C transmission, if
partial transponder failure, the possible
letter corresponding to the
remaining transponder 17. Aircraft Radio Equipment and ATC
capability. Equipment Failure
16.6.4 In case of failure occurring while 17.1 Failure of the on board radio
in flight, the pilot shall transmitter
immediately inform the The controller will ascertain whether
competent ATC unit accordingly the on board receiver is functioning
and shall follow ATC subsequent or not by instructing the aircraft to
instructions. select IDENT or by other
identification method. If it has been
16.7 Procedures for Operational Use
established that the on board receiver
of Mode C Altitude Responses
The procedures described below is functioning, Radar controlling will
for the operational use of Mode C continue by asking the aircraft to
altitude responses are applied by acknowledge receipt of
the ATC units: authorizations transmitted by
16.7.1 General requirements changing code or operating with its
IDENT Device.
The ATC unit shall compare the 17.2 When an aircraft encounters total radio
level reported by the pilot with the failure, the pilot shall select the
level responses by Mode C. If these transponder code 7600 and follow Air
values are within the tolerance, ground communication failure procedures
level indication can be used for as specified in AIP Ethiopia page AD2-
control purposes. HAAB-13 up to AD2. HAAB-16.
Civil Aviation Authority Amendment 2/11
Addis Ababa
ENR 1.6-9
AIP ETHIOPIA 15 DEC 11
17.3 Radar Failure or loss of Radar The following phraseology shall be used
contract when an ATS surveillance system is used
17.3.1 In the event of radar failure or loss of in the provision of air traffic services. All
radar contact, ATC shall plot the other standard phraseology may be used
positions of all aircraft already identified, in addition when ever appropriate.
issue instructions to restore non-radar
standard separation and when relevant, 18.1 GENERAL
request the appropriate non-radar 18.1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT
controller to assume Control of the traffic A) REPORT HEADING [AND FLIGHT LEVEL
affected and the pilot may also be (OR ALTITUDE)] ;
instructed to communicate with the e.g. ETH 012 REPORT HEADING [AND
concerned procedural ATC UNIT. FLIIGHT LEVEL, if the aircraft is flying
17.3.2 As an emergency measure, use of fight above the transition level or Altitude – if
levels spaced by half the applicable the aircraft is flying below the transition
vertical separation minimum may be altitude
resorted temporarily, if standard non- B) FOR IDENTIFICATION TURN LEFT (OR
radar separation cannot be provided RIGHT) HEADING (three digits);
immediately. e.g. ETH-1012 FOR IDENTIFICATION
TURN LEFT (OR RIGHT) HEADING (Zero
17.4 Ground radio failure three zero)
In the event of complete failure of the C) TRANSMIT FOR IDENTIFICATION AND
ground radio equipment used for radar REPORT HEADING;
e.g. AZA 689 – TRANSMIT FOR
control, the radar controller shall,
IDENTIFICATION AND REPORT HEADING;
unless able to continue to provide the
D) RADAR CONTACT position;
radar service by means of other e.g. ETH 050 RADAR CONTCT 50 NM west
available communication channels, of GWZ;
proceed as follows:- E) IDENTIFED [Position]
a) plot the positions of all aircraft e.g. ET-AMB IDENTIFIED-DISTANCE 45
already identified and, in conjunction NM SW of ADS
with the non-radar controller when F) NOT IDENTIFIED [reason], [Resume (or
applicable, take the necessary action to CONTINUE) OWN NAVIGATION]
establish non radar separation between e.g. ETH 1022 NOT IDENTIFIED DUE
the aircraft; and when relevant: RADAR OUTAGE RESUME OWN
b) Request the appropriate non-radar NAVIGATION;
controller to assume control of the traffic 18.1.2 POSITION INFROMATION
affected. POSITION (DISTANCE) (DIRECTION) OF
c) Pilot shall try to contact other ATC units (SIGNIFICANT Point) (or OVER or ABEAM
during ground radio failure. (Significant point); (e.g. BAW 061 – POSITION
40 NM to ASOLE);
18.STANDARD RADIO TELEPHONY
PHRASEOLOGY TO BE USED IN RADAR AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL
19.8 Separation Minima Based on ADS-B pilot into the transponder. This is done either
Horizontal separation minima based on ADS-B directly or through the flight management
shall not be less than: system depending on the aircraft integration
Enroute (out side TMAS)-10 NM. correlated to the unique ICAO 24-bit aircraft
Within the Addis Ababa TMA-5NM. identifier.
Distance based wake turbulence separation In addition, item 10 and 18 of the ICAO flight
minima shall be applied to aircraft being plan shall also be entered with the correct
provided with ATS surveillance service in the coding.
approach and departure phases.
19.9 Operation of ADS-B Transmitters in an
Emergency
To indicate that it is in a state of emergency or
to transmit other urgent information, an
aircraft equipped with ADS-B shall operate the
emergency and/or urgency mode as follows.
Emergency
Communication failure
Unlawful interference
Minimum fuel; and/or Medical
19.10 Flight Planning
Aircraft intending to operate within the ADS-B
airspace are required to file their flight plan in
accordance with the new ICAO flight plan
format.
Accordingly, flight plan item-7 (flight
identification shall be entered correctly by the
ENR 1.7 ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURES Gambella, Mekele , Gonder & Arba Minch
aerodromes. No transition altitude is less
1. Introduction than 450 meters (1500 feet) above an
aerodrome elevation.
The altimeter setting procedures in use
generally conform to those contained in the 2.1.2 Vertical positioning of aircraft when
ICAO DOC 8168-OPS/611 and are given in at or below the transition altitude is
full below. expressed in terms of altitude whereas,
such positioning at or above the
Transition altitudes are given on instrument transition level is expressed in terms of
approach charts. flight levels. While passing through the
transition layer, vertical positioning is
QNH reports and temperature information expressed in terms of altitudes when
for use in determining adequate terrain descending, and in terms of flight levels
clearance is provided in MET broadcasts and when ascending.
is available on request from air traffic
services units. QNH values are given in HPA 2.1.3 Flight level zero is located at the
however, they will be provided in tenths on atmospheric pressure level of 1013.2
request, for landing. HPS (29.92 inches). Consecutive flight
levels are separated by a pressure
Area control center, approach control offices interval corresponding to 500 feet (152.4
or aerodrome control towers shall establish meters) in the Standard Atmosphere.
the transition level to be used in the vicinity
of the relevant aerodrome(s) for the
appropriate period of time on the basis of Note:- Examples of the relationship
QNH reports. between flight level and altimeter
indications are given in the following
The transition level shall be passed to table, the metric equivalents being
aircraft in the approach and landing approximate.
clearances at aerodromes where transition
altitudes are established.
2.1 General
Altimeter indication
Flight level number feet Meters
10 1 000 300
15 1 500 450
20 2 000 650
50 5 000 1 500
100 10 000 3 050
150 15 000 4 550
200 20 000 6 100
Note: The table of cursing levels in Appendix 3 of Annex 2 will be fully applicable within the Addis
Ababa FIR.
2.3 Vertical separation en-route 2.3.2 When complying with the cruising levels
in Appendix 3 of Annex 2 an aircraft shall
2.3.1 Vertical separation during en-route flight be flown at flight levels corresponding to
shall be expressed in terms of flight levels the magnetic tracks shown in the
at all times during an IFR flight and at following table.
night.
Magnetic tracks
Flight 10 20
level 30 35 40 45
Number 50 55 60 65
etc. etc. etc. etc.
2.4 Approach and landing flight levels until reaching the transition
level below which vertical positioning is
2.4.1 A QNH altimeter setting is made available controlled by reference to altitudes.
in approach clearances and in clearances
to enter the traffic circuit. 2.5 Missed approach
2.4.2 QFE altimeter settings are provided on The relevant portions of 2.1.2, 2.2 and 2.4
request. shall be applied to the case of missed
approach.
2.4.3 Vertical positioning of aircraft during
approach is controlled by reference to
Determination of corresponding transition levels for given transition altitudes and given range of QNH
values
No differences exist between national regulations and the regional supplementary procedures (7030).
Refer to GEN 1.7-2
Place of submission
ITEM 8: FLIGHT RULES AND TYPE OF FLIGHT ITEM 9: NUMBER AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
(ONE OR TWO CHARACTERS). AND WAKE TURBULENCE CATEGORY
Flight Rules Number of aircraft (1 or 2 characters)
INSERT one of the following letters to denote the INSERT the number of aircraft, if more than one.
category of flight rules with which the Type of aircraft (2 to 4 characters)
pilot intends to comply: INSERT the appropriate designator as specified
I if it is intended that the entire in ICAO Doc 8643, Aircraft Type Designators,
flight will be operated under the OR, if no such designator has been assigned,
IFR or in case of formation flights
V if it is intended that the entire comprising more than one type,
flight will be operated under the INSERT ZZZZ, and SPECIFY in Item 18, the
VFR (numbers and) type(s) of aircraft
Y if the flight initially will be preceded by TYP/.
operated under the IFR, Wake turbulence category (1
followed by one or more character)
subsequent changes of flight INSERT an oblique stroke followed by one of the
rules or following letters to indicate the wake
Z if the flight initially will be turbulence category of the aircraft:
operated under the VFR, H- HEAVY, to indicate an aircraft type
followed by one or more with a maximum certificated take-
subsequent changes of flight off mass of 136 000 kg or more;
rules M- MEDIUM, to indicate an aircraft type
with a maximum certificated take-off
Specify in Item 15 the point or points at mass of less than 136 000 kg but
which a change of flight rules is more than 7 000 kg;
planned. L- LIGHT, to indicate an aircraft type with
Type of flight a maximum certificated take-off mass
INSERT one of the following letters to denote the of 7 000 kg or less.
type of flight when so required by the
appropriate ATS authority:
S if scheduled air service
N if non-scheduled air transport
operation
G if general aviation
M if military
X if other than any of the defined
categories above.
(c) Route (including changes of speed, DEFINE the track of flights operating
level and/or flight rules) Flights along predominantly in an east-west direction
designated ATS routes between 70°N and 70°S by reference to
INSERT, if the departure aerodrome is significant points formed by the
located on or connected to the ATS route, intersections of half or whole degrees of
the designator of the first ATS route, OR, latitude with meridians spaced at
if the departure aerodrome is not on or intervals of 10 degrees of longitude. For
connected to the ATS route, the letters flights operating in areas outside those
DCT followed by the point of joining the latitudes the tracks shall be defined by
first ATS route, followed by the significant points formed by the
designator of the ATS route. intersection of parallels of latitude with
THEN meridians normally spaced at 20 degrees
INSERT each point at which either a of longitude. The distance between
change of speed and/or level is planned significant points shall, as far as possible,
to commence, or a change of ATS route, not exceed one hour’s flight time.
and/or a change of flight rules is planned, Additional significant points shall be
Note:- When a transition is planned established as deemed necessary. For
between a lower and upper ATS route flights operating predominantly in a
and the routes are oriented in the same North-south direction, define tracks by
direction, the point of transition need not reference to significant points formed by
be inserted. the intersection of whole degrees of
longitude with specified parallels of
FOLLOWED IN EACH CASE latitude which are spaced at 5 degrees.
by the designator of the next ATS route INSERT DCT between successive points
segment, even if the same as the previous unless both points are defined by
one, geographical coordinates or by bearing
OR by DCT, if the flight to the next and distance.
point will be outside a designated route, USE ONLY the conventions in (1) to (5)
unless both points are defined by below and SEPARATE each sub-item by a
geographical coordinates. space.
(1) ATS route (2 to 7 characters)
Flights outside designated ATS routes The coded designator assigned to the
INSERT points normally not more than route or route segment including, where
30 minutes flying time or 370 km (200 appropriate the coded designator
NM) apart, including each point at which assigned to the standard departure or
a change of speed or level, a change of arrival route (e.g. BCN1, Bl, R14, UB10,
track, or a change of flight rules is KODAP2A).
planned. Note: - Provisions for the application of
OR, when required by appropriate route designators are contained in Annex
ATS authority (ies), 11, Appendix 1.
RNAV SPECIFICATIONS
A1 RNAV 10 (RNP 10)
B1 RNAV 5 all permitted sensors
B2 RNAV 5 GNSS
B3 RNAV 5 DME/DME
B4 RNAV 5 VOR/DME
B5 RNAV 5 INS or IRS
C1 RNAV 2 all permitted sensors
C2 RNAV 2 GNSS
C3 RNAV 2 DME/DME
C4 RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU
D1 RNAV 1 all permitted sensors
D2 RNAV 1 GNSS
D3 RNAV 1 DME/DME
D4 RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU
RNP SPECIFICATIONS
L1 RNP 4
O1 Basic RNP 1 all permitted sensors
O2 Basic RNP 1 GNSS
O3 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME
O4 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU
S1 RNP APCH
S2 RNP APCH with BARO-VNAV
T1 RNP AR APCH with RF (special authorization required)
T2 RNP AR APCH without RF (special authorization required)
Combinations of alphanumeric characters not indicated above are reserved.
RMK/ Any other plain language remarks when equipment is not carried. CROSS OUT J if jungle
required by the appropriate ATS authority or survival equipment is not carried.
deemed necessary. J/ (JACKETS) CROSS OUT all indicators if life
RFP/ Q followed by a digit to indicate the jackets are not carried. CROSS OUT L if life
sequence of the replacement flight plan being jackets are not equipped with lights. CROSS OUT
submitted. F if life jackets are not equipped with fluorescein.
Note: — this provision is detailed in the CROSS OUT U or V or both as in R/ above to
Africa- Indian Ocean Regional indicate radio capability of jackets, if any.
Supplementary Procedures (AFI SUPPs, Doc D/ (DINGHIES) (NUMBER) CROSS OUT
7030), Chapter 2. indicators D and C if no dinghies
ITEM 19: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION are carried, or
INSERT number of dinghies carried;
Endurance and
After E/ INSERT a 4-figure group giving the fuel (CAPACITY) INSERT total capacity, in
endurance in hours and minutes. persons, of all dinghies carried; and
Persons on board (COVER) CROSS OUT indicator C if
After P/ INSERT the total number of persons dinghies are not covered; and
(passengers and crew) on board, when required (COLOUR) INSERT colour of dinghies if
by the appropriate ATS authority. INSERT TBN carried.
(to be notified) if the total number of persons is A/ (AIRCRAFT COLOUR AND MARKINGS)
not known at the time of filing. INSERT colour of aircraft and significant
Emergency and survival equipment markings.
R/ (RADIO) cross out U if UHF on frequency N/ (REMARKS) CROSS OUT indicator N if
243.0 MHz is not available. CROSS OUT V if VHF no remarks, or INDICATE any other survival
on frequency 121.5 MHz is not available. CROSS equipment carried and any other remarks
OUT E if emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is regarding survival equipment.
not available. C/ (PILOT) INSERT name of pilot-in
command.
S/ (SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT) cross out all
indicators if survival equipment is not carried. FILED BY INSERT the name of the unit,
CROSS OUT P if polar survival equipment is not agency or person filing the flight plan.
carried. Indicate acceptance of the flight plan by giving
CROSS OUT D if desert survival equipment is not the name and signature of the ATM personnel.
carried. CROSS OUT M if maritime survival
6. REPETITIVE FLIGHT PLAN call sign or flight number is the same for
6.1 A Repetitive Flight Plan is a Flight Plan multiple segments.
related to frequently recurring regularly Clearly identify additions and deletions in
operated IFR flight with identical basic accordance with Item H at 6.5. Subsequent
features. It is submitted by an operator for listings shall list the corrected and added
storage and repetitive use by ATS Units. data, and deleted flight plans shall be
Whilst the repetitive Flight Plans do not fulfill omitted.
the functions of a normal Flight Plan, they do Number of pages by indicating number of
offer operators and ATS units considerable page and total number of pages in
advantages in handling of Flight Plan submission.
information. Utilize more than one line for any RPL where
6.2 Instructions for the Completion of the the space provided for items O and Q on one
Repetitive Flight Plan (RPL) Listing Form. line is not sufficient.
6.2.1 List only Flight Plans which will operate in 6.3 A flight shall be cancelled as follows:
accordance with IFR. (Flight rules I in FPL 1) Indicate a minus sign in item H followed by
format). all other items of the cancelled flight.
It is assumed that all aircraft are operating as 2) Insert a subsequent entry denoted by a
scheduled flights (Type of flights S in FPL plus sign in Item H and the date of the last
format) otherwise notify in Q (Remarks). flight in item J, with all other items of the
It is assumed that all aircraft operating on cancelled flight unchanged.
RPLs are equipped with 4 096-code 6.4 Modification to a flight shall be made as
transponders with modes A and C. Otherwise follows:
notify in Q (Remarks) 1) Carry out the cancellation as indicated in
List flight plans in alphabetical order of the 6.3; and
location indicator of the departure 2) Insert a third entry giving the new flight
aerodrome. plan(s) with the appropriate items
List Flight Plans for each departure modified as necessary, including the new
aerodrome in chronological order of validity dates in items I and J.
estimated off-block times. Note: All entries related to the same flight will be
Adhere closely to the data conventions as inserted in succession in the order specified above.
indicated for the Flight Plan Form unless 6.5 Instructions for insertion of RPL data.
otherwise specifically indicated in 6.5. Complete Items A to Q as indicated hereunder:
Insert all clock times in 4 figures UTC. i) ITEM A: OPERATOR
Insert all estimated elapsed times in 4 figures Insert name of operator
(hours and minutes). ii) ITEM B: ADDRESSEE(S)
Insert data on a separate line for each Insert name of agency (ies) designated
segment of operations with one or more by States to administer RPLs for FIRs
stops; i.e. from any departure aerodrome to or areas of responsibility concerned
the next destination aerodrome even though with the route of flight.
8.9 Supplementary flight plan message (SPL). -E/1040P/150 R/V J/L A/BLUE
8.9.1 An SPL message shall be transmitted by the C/BAHIRU)
air traffic services reporting office at the Meaning;
departure aerodrome to air traffic services Supplementary flight plan message – aircraft
units requesting information additional to identification ETH660-departed Düsseldorf 0920
that already transmitted in a CPL or FPL UTC- destination DIREDAWA, total estimated
message. When transmitted by the AFTN, elapsed time 8 hours- alternate BAHIRDAR-
the message shall be assigned the same aircraft registration ETAJK charter flight-
priority indicator as that in the request endurance 10 hours and 40 minutes after
message. departure-150 persons on board portable radio
Composition of a Supplementary flight plan working on International Distress Frequency
message:- 121.5MHZ – life jackets fitted with lights are
a) Message type, number and reference carried- the aircraft colour is blue- the pilot’s
data name is BAHIRU.
b) Aircraft identification and SSR Mode and
Code. 8.9.2 Request supplementary flight plan
c) Departure Aerodrome and time messages must contain the following
d) Destination aerodrome and total information in the order shown:
estimated elapsed time, alternate a) Message type (RQS)
aerodrome(s) b) Aircraft identification
c) Departure aerodrome and time
e) Other information d) Destination aerodrome
f) Supplementary information e) DOF where included in the filled Flight
Example: plan and "O" where DOF not included.
(SPL-ETH660 Example with a RQS from HECA:
-EDDL0920 (RQS-ETH802-HAAB1015-FSIA-DOF/ 160120)
-HADR0800 HABD or
-REG/ETAJK RMK/CHARTER (RQS-ETH802-HAAB1015-FSIA-0) for filled FPL
without DOF:
ENR 1-11 Addressing of flight plan messages Note: Flight movement messages in this context
comprise flight plan messages, amendment
Flight movement messages relating to traffic into messages relating thereto and flight plan
or via the Addis Ababa FIR shall be addressed as cancellation messages (ICAO PANS-RAC,DOC
stated below in order to warrant correct relay 4444,Part VII,2.1..1..3 refers)
and delivery.
CALL SIGN(Call sign)2 KOL SA-IN(Call sign) 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
HIJACK3 HI-JACK I have been hijacked
LAND(Place name) LAAND(Place name) I request to land at(Place name)
DESCEND DEE-SEND I require decent
1.3 The phrase shown in the table below shall be the radio instructions given by the
used by intercepting aircraft and intercepting aircraft.
transmitted twice in the circumstance 1.5 If any instructions received by radio from
described in the proceeding paragraph. any sources conflict with those given by the
1.4 If any instructions received by radio from intercepting aircraft by visual signals, the
any sources conflict with those given by the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate
intercepting aircraft by radio, the clarification while continuing to comply
intercepted aircraft shall request immediate with the visual instructions given by the
clarification while continuing to comply with intercepting aircraft.
1 DAY-Rocking wings from a position You have DAY-Rocking wings and Under stood
slightly above and ahead of, and normally to been following will comply
the left of, the intercepted aircraft and after intercepted
acknowledgment, a slow level turn, follow me
normally to the left, on to the desired NIGHT-Same and in
heading. addition,
flashing navigational lights
NIGHT- Same and, in addition, flashing You have at
navigational lights at irregular intervals. been irregular intervals.
intercepted
Note 1:- Meteorological conditions or follow me HELICOPTERS:
terrain may require the intercepting air- DAY or NIGHT-Rocking
craft to take up a position slightly above aircraft,
and ahead of, and to the right of, the flashing navigational lights
intercepted aircraft and to make the at irregular intervals and
sub sequent turn to the right. following
2 DAY or NIGHT- An abrupt breakaway Yes may DAY or NIGHT - Rocking Understood
maneuver from the intercepted aircraft proceed wings. will comply
consisting of a climbing turn of 90 HELICOPTERS:
degrees or more without crossing the DAY or NIGHT-Rocking
line of flight of the intercepted aircraft. aircraft.
3 DAY-Circling aerodrome, lowering landing Land at this DAY-Lowering landing gear, Understood
gear aerodrome following the intercepting will comply
and over flying runway in direction of landing aircraft and, if after overflying
or, if the intercepted aircraft is a helicopter, the runway in use, landing is
over flying the helicopter landing area considered safe, proceeding to
land.
NIGHT- Same and, in addition, showing steady
landing lights. NIGHT-Same and, in addition,
showing steady landing lights( if
carried)
HELICOPTERS:
DAY or NIGHT- Following
the intercepting aircraft and
proceeding to land showing
a steady landing light
(if carried)
5 DAY or NIGHT- Regular switching Cannot DAY or NIGHT- Use Series 2 Understood
on and off or all available lights but in comply signals prescribed for
such a manner as to be distinct from intercepting aircraft.
flashing lights.
6 DAY or NIGHT- Irregular flashing of In distress DAY or NIGHT- Use Series 2 Understood
all available lights. signals prescribed for
intercepting aircraft.
2) For reporting an incident which did not 4. Purpose of reporting and handling of
require immediate notification at the the form
time of occurrence.
4.1 The purpose of reporting of aircraft
3.2 An initial report made by radio should proximity incidents and their investigation
contain the following information: is to promote the safety of aircraft. The
degree of risk involved in an aircraft
a) Aircraft identification; proximity incident should be determined in
b) Type of incident, e.g. aircraft proximity, the incident investigation and classified as
c) the incident; 1.a) and b); 2.a),b),c),d),n); "risk of collision", "safety not assured" or
3.a),b),c),i ) ; 4.a),b); "risk not determined".
d) Miscellaneous: 1.e).
4.2 The purpose of the form is to provide
3.3 The confirmatory report on an incident of investigating authorities with as complete
major significance initially reported by radio information on an air traffic incident as
or the initial report on any other incident possible and to enable them to report back,
should be submitted to the briefing office with the least possible delay to the pilot or
serving the aerodrome of first landing on the operator concerned, the result of the
"Air Traffic Incident Report Form". investigation of the incident and, if
appropriate, the remedial action taken.
The pilot should complete the air traffic
incident report form, supplementing the
details of the initial reports as necessary.
Aircraft proximity. A situation in which, in the AIRPROX. The code word used in an air
opinion of the pilot or the air traffic services traffic incident report to designate
personnel, the distance between aircraft, as ,as aircraft proximity.
well as their relative positions and speed, has been
such that the safety of the aircraft involved may
have been compromised. Aircraft proximity is
classified as follows:
1.3 Air traffic incidents are designated and identified in reports as follows:
Type Designation
1.Air traffic incident as in a) above 2. Incident
AIRPROX
(aircraft proximity)
as in b)1) AND 2).above Procedural
as in b) 3) above facility
2. Use of the ‘Air Traffic Incident Report Note: The form may be used as
Form’ format for the text of a message
2.1 The ‘Air Traffic Incident Report to be transmitted over the AFS
Form’ network.
(See model ENR 1-14.4 through 2 Reporting procedures (including in-flight
1.14.7 is intended for use: procedure)
a) by a pilot for filling a 3.1 The following are the procedures to be
report on an air traffic followed by a pilot who is or has been
incident after arrival or to involved in an incident:
confirm a report made
initially by radio during a) during flight, use the appropriate
flight. air/ground frequency for reporting an
Note: The form, if available on incident of major significance,
board, may also be of use in particularly if it involves other aircraft, so
providing a pattern for making as to permit the facts to be ascertained
the initial report in flight. immediately,
2) For reporting an incident which did not 4. Purpose of reporting and handling of
require immediate notification at the the form
time of occurrence.
4.1 The purpose of reporting of aircraft
3.2 An initial report made by radio should proximity incidents and their investigation
contain the following information: is to promote the safety of aircraft. The
degree of risk involved in an aircraft
a) Aircraft identification; proximity incident should be determined in
b) Type of incident, e.g. aircraft proximity, the incident investigation and classified as
c) the incident; 1.a) and b); 2.a),b),c),d),n); "risk of collision", "safety not assured" or
3.a),b),c),i ) ; 4.a),b); "risk not determined".
d) Miscellaneous: 1.e).
4.2 The purpose of the form is to provide
3.3 The confirmatory report on an incident of investigating authorities with as complete
major significance initially reported by radio information on an air traffic incident as
or the initial report on any other incident possible and to enable them to report back,
should be submitted to the briefing office with the least possible delay to the pilot or
serving the aerodrome of first landing on the operator concerned, the result of the
"Air Traffic Incident Report Form". investigation of the incident and, if
appropriate, the remedial action taken.
The pilot should complete the air traffic
incident report form, supplementing the
details of the initial reports as necessary.
AIRPROX/PROCEDURE/FACILITY*
C-THE INCIDENT
1.General
a) Date/time of incident………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………UTC
b) Position……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.Own aircraft
a)Heading and route………………………………………………………………………………….
b)True airspeed………………………………………………..measured in ( ) kt—( )km/h---
c)Level and altimeter setting…………………………………………………………………………..
d)Aircraft climbing or descending
*Delete as appropriate
Civil Aviation Authority Amendment 1/96
Addis Ababa
ENR 1.14-5
AIP ETHIOPIA 12 SEP 96
14 . . . 1 0 1… 14 14 … 1 0 1… 14
10 300
Reported by………………………………
FL 245
FL175
BAHIR DAR CTZ
A circle with 25NM radius centered on BDR VOR/DME
FL 175
GND
class E
GAMBELLA CTR
A circle with 20 NM radius centered on ‘’BRO’’ VOR Gambella TWR 118.3MHZ
(080741.75N 0343406 E) FL 175 TWR (EN)
0300 -1500
GND
class E
JIMMA
A circle with 20 NM radius centered on ‘’JM’’ NDB Jimma TWR 118.4MHZ
(074000N 036500 E) FL 145 TWR (EN) 121.5MHZ
0300 -1500
GND
class E
P751
(RNP 10)
EKBOR
N14 25.1 E040 22.0 123° Transfer Addis
303 Center/ Djibouti APP
IBRAD 111
N13 25 .9 E042 00.0 123° FL 660
303 5500ALT 20
SB NDB 43 A and E
N13 04.0 E042 38.8 123°
303
A727
(RNP 10)
ANTAX NAIROBI FIR
N03 59.8 E035 24 10.3 344° ADDIS ABABA FIR
164° Addis Center 125.1 MHZ
AMATO 82
N05 18 41.0 E035 01 26.7 344° FL 245 60
164° 13500 ALT Khartoum Control 125.5 MHZ
EPSIX 89 14500FT
N06 40.4 E034 39.3 344° A and E
164°
B535
(RNP 10)
DAGAP KHARTOUM FIR
N06 24.0 E034 12.0 058° ADDIS ABABA FIR
238° FL 660
EPSIX 32 FL 245
N06 40.4 E034 39.3 058° A
238°
IMTOR 14
N06 47.9 E034 51.9 058° 60
238°
B535( continued)
(RNP 10)
APKOD Addis
center125.1MHZ
N07 43.5 E036 25.3 058° UNL
238° FL 245
64 A
KOFTA
N08 13.0 E037 20.7 058°
238°
ITPOG 58 FL660 20
N08 44.1 E038 09.8 058° 14500ALT
238° 15500FT
GWZ DVOR/DME 42 A and E
N09 06 .4 E038 46 .2 058°
238°
ASOLE 100
N09 56.4 E040 13.9 060°
240°
NIDEG 76 FL660
N1035.3 E041 22 .1 060° 13500ALT
240° 14500FT 30
LAKBE 54 A and E
N11 02 .4 E 042 09. 7 060° “TORBA”
240° Transfer ADS
DTI VOR/DME 63 center/
N11 32 .9 E043 05 .6 056° FL660 SANAA
236° 6500ALT Center above
67 75500FT 20 FL245
TORBA A ADDIS ABABA FIR
N12 10.6 E044 02 .1 SANAA FIR
M308
(RNP 10)
RUDOL NAIROBI FIR
N0400.2 E037 22 .2 014° ADDIS ABABA FIR
194°
OKNET 159 60
FL660
N06 32.3 E038 07 .8 014° 13500ALT
194° 14500FT
SHALA 58 A and E
N07 28.9 E038 21.8
PURAD 163° 60
N14 55.0 E041 53 .9 343° Fl 660
67 9500ALT
SB NDB 55
N13 04 E042 38.8 163°
343°
LUBAR 65
N10 33. 0 E043 36 .0 MOGADISCIO FIR
045° 8500ALT
101 6500FT
UN303
(RNP 10)
PARIM 167°
N12 31. 7 E043 27.2 347° FL 660 Addis Center 125.1
MHZ
KASOL 40 75OOFT ALT 20
N11 52 .8 E043 35.8 167° 10,000 FT
347° B
NAPGO 39 HAAA FIR
N11 14 .5 E043 43. 9 HCSM FIR
W 886
(RNP 10)
BRO VOR/DME
N080741.75 077°
E0343341.03
257° FL 660 Addis Center
ANVEX 54 12500ALT 60 125.1 MHZ
N0818.6 E035 27.5 077° 13500ALT
257° A and E
GUDER 102
N08 43 .6 E037 07.8 077° FL 660
257° 13500ALT
GETIN 55 11500ALT
N08 56.2 E038 01 .9 077° A and D
257°
GWZ DVOR/DME 45 20 Addis Center
N09 06 .4 E038 46 .2 077° FL 660 125.1 MHZ
257° 14500ALT
100 15500ALT
MIWAS A and D
N09 25 .3 E040 25.5 079° FL 660
259° 12500ALT
DWA VOR/DME 81 13500ALT
N09 38.3 E041 50 .9 A and D
W 887
(RNP 10)
GWZ DVOR/DME
N09 06 .4 E038 46 .2 149° FL 660 20
329° 15500ALT
LABLA 100 16500FT
N10 32.4 E037 53 .9 149° A 40
329°
TN NDB 72
N11 35.5 E037 18.3
ATS
(RNP 10)
DWA VOR/DME
N09 38 .3 E 041 50.9 180° UNL
360° 12500ALT 20
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST (NM) Levels Frequency
Minimum flight Altitude
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
W17
QHA VOR/DME
N132821.98 E039 131° FL660 20
3129.093 311° 13000
60NM 14000
A and E
GADGI
N125408.72235 131° FL660 50 ADDIS ACC East
E0400859.8376 312° 10500 125.2
162.4 NM 11500
A and E
LAKBE
N110224 E0420942
W18
227° FL660 20 ADDIS ACC East
QHA VOR/DME 047° 12500 125.2
60 NM 13500
A and E
N132821.98
E0393129.093
AVUNI
227° FL660 40
125543.6843E038523 047° 12500
1.738 51 NM 13500
A and E
APDAN
N121547.13
E0380516.57
BDR VOR/DME
N113623.11 227° FL660 20
E0371901.98 047° 12000
60 13000
A and E
UTEDU
N131508.26887 252° FL660 50 ADDIS ACC East
E0384200.37079 072° 16000 125.2
176.NM 17000
A
TIKAT ADDIS ACC
WEST 125.1
N122424 E0353812
ADDIS ABABA
FIR
W20 KAHARTOUM
FIR
BDR ADDIS ACC
VOR/DME WEST 125.1
N113623.11 294° FL660 20
E0371901.98 114° 10000
60 11500
A and E
USUNO
N120243.16 294° FL660 40
E0362357.48 114° 10000
49.7 11000
A and E
TIKAT
ADDIS ABABA
FIR
N122424 E0353812 KAHARTOUM
FIR
ETGOM 194
N06 52.0 E037 37 45.0 027° 40 NT W015
207°
BENDO 46
N07 36.8 E038 00 28.9 027°
207°
TATGU 83
N12 53 26.9 E041 34 25.8 035° INT UR993
215°
IBRAD 40 INT UA 451
N13 25 03.9 E041 57 51.8 035°
215°
SOLIR 32
N13 52 30.1 E042 19 30.0 035° INT UR775
215°
KEDON 29 ADDIS ABABA FIR
N14 15 44.1 E042 36 33.4 SANAA FIR
UP 751
(RNP 10)
EKBOR 121° UNL
N14 25.1 E040 26 56.3 301° 12500ALT Transfer Asmara Center/
111 13500FT Addis Center
IBRAD A and E INT UA408
N13 25.9 E041 57 51.8 121° FL660 20
301° 12500ALT
43 13500FT Transfer Addis Center/
SB NDB A and E Djibouti APP at or below
N13 04.0 E042 37 22.0 121° FL660 FL 245.
301° 5500ALT ADDIS ABABA FIR
58 A and E
PARIM
N12 31.7 E043 27 15.0 SANNA FIR
UA727
(RNP 10)
ANTAX NAIROBI FIR
N0359.8 E035 24 10.3 344° ADDIS ABEBA FIR
164° Addis Center 125.1 MHZ
AMATO 82
N05 18 41.0 E035 01 26.7 344° FL 245 60
164° 13500 ALT Khartoum Control 125.5
UB403
(RNP 10)
MUSBI MOGADISCIO FIR
N08 13.30 E046 20.04 225° ADDIS ABEBA FIR
045° Addis Center 125.1 MHZ
ALKOS 47
N07 40 10.20 E045 45 11.1 225° FL 600 60 INT UG651
045° FL 245
GABDA 85 8000 INT UR775
N064155.71 E0454550.41 225° A and E
045°
GIBAX 84 INT UR780
N053943.68E0433955.20 225°
045°
MAV DVOR/DME 149 ADDIS ABEBA FIR
N03 5625.17 E041 51 51.05 NAIROBI FIR
UB525
(RNP 10)
GWZ DVOR/DME
N09 06 22.3 E038 46 11.7 3371°
157°
UVARO 100 FL 660 Addis Center 125.1 MHZ
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight Altitude (NM) Levels Frequency
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UB525
(RNP 10)
GWZ DVOR/DME
N09 06 22.3 E038 46 11.7 3371°
157°
UB535
(RNP 10)
DAGAP KHARTOUM FIR
N0624.0 E03412.0 058° ADDIS ABEBA FIR
238°
ITPOG 58
N08 44 06.3 E038 09 49.7 058° FL660
238° 14500ALT 20
GWZ DVOR/DME 42 15500FT
N09 06 22.3 E038 46 11.7 060° A and E Addis Center
240° 125.1 MHZ
ASOLE 100
N09 56.4 E040 13 56.8 060°
240°
NIDEG 76 FL660
N10 35 .3 E041 22 06.0 060° 13500ALT
240° 14500FT 30
LAKBE 54 A and E
N11 02.4 E042 09 39.3
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight Altitude (NM) Levels Frequency
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UB535( CONTINUED)
(RNP 10) FL660
LAKBE 13500ALT 30 Addis Center
N11 02.4 E042 09 39.3 060° 14500FT 125.1 MHZ
240° A and E “TORBA”
DTI VOR/DME 63 FL660 Transfer ADS
N11 32 .9 E043 05 36.7 056° 6500ALT center /SANAA
236° 75500FT center above FL245
TORBA 67 A 20 ADDIS ABABA FIR
N12 10.6 E044 02 08.44 SNAA FIR
UB736
(RNP 10)
AVONO KHARTOUM FIR
N09 26.1 E033 56 01.4 092° ADDIS ABABA FIR
272°
USUBA 28 INT UA727/W15
N09 24 24 E034 22 00 092° 40
272°
EGNAK 170
N09 09.6 E037 05 09.3 092° FL 660
272° FL 245
ETOKO 47 A
N09 08 .3 E037 53 18.2
092° 20
GWZ DVOR/DME 272°
N09 06 22.3 E038 46 11.7 53 KAHARTOUM FIR
ADDIS ABABA FIR
UG300
(RNP 10)
TIKAT 146° FL 660 60
N12 24 24.4 E035 38 13.6 326° 15500ALT
173 A and E INT UTA BDRY
ETONI 146° FL 660
N10 00 37.7 E037 17 29.5 326° FL 245
63 A INT UB736
ETOKO 146° FL 660
N09 08 15.9 EO37 53 18.2 326° 15500ALT
15 14500ALT
GETIN A and D
N08 56.2 E038 01 .9E 146° UNL INT W886
326° 245 20
I TPOG 14 A and E
N08 44 06.3 E038 09 49.7 146° FL 660
326° 15500ALT INT UB535
ETIVA
25 A and E Addis Center 125.1
N0823 E0382349.7
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight Altitude (NM) Levels Frequency
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UG300(continued)
(RNP 10)
I TPOG 146° FL 660 INT UB535
N08 44 06.3 E038 09 326° 15500ALT Addis Center
49.7 25 125.1MHZ
A and E
ETIVA 146° INT UA408
N08 23. E038 23 49.7 326°
15
GETO L 146° FL 660 INT UG650
N08 10 47.7 E038 32 17.3 326° FL 245
55 A
MASLO 140°
N07 25 E039 03 14.8 320° INT UR611
92
UTSOR 230° INT UM216
N07 25 E039 03 14.8 049°
77
IBTAN 140° FL 660 60 INT UM997
N05 14.3 E040 51 15.4 321° FL 245
99
MAV DVOR/DME ADDIS ABEBA FIR
N03 5625.17 E041 51 51.05 MOGADISCIO FIR
UM308 (continued)
(RNP 10)
GETOL 014°
N08 10.8 E0383217.3 194°
57
GWZ DVOR/DME
N09 06 22.3 E038 4611.7 000° FL660 Addis Center
180° 15500ALT 125.1MHZ
RANSO 100 16500FT
N10 46 50.6 E038 46 11.7 000° A and E
180° FL660
ETKET 233 16500ALT Transfer Addis
N14 41 05.9 E038 53 02.0 17500FT center/
A and E MOGADISCIO FIR
UG 651
(RNP 10)
MURAL
N08 45.5 E044 45 20.5 MOGADISCIO FIR
ADDIS ABEBA FIR
ALKOS 139° FL600 60 Addis
center125.1MHZ
319° FL245
N074010.71E0454550.41
77 A 11300KHZ(HC)
KUSUB ADDIS ABEBA FIR
N06 41.2 E046 40 02.6 MOGADISCIO FIR
UG 657
(RNP 10)
EGMES
N06 57 .0 E043 05 02.3 021° FL660
201° FL 245
ASKEN 138 A ADDIS ABABA FIR
N09 05 .7 E043 55 44.4 NAIROBI FIR
UM 997
(RNP 10) NAIROBI FIR
AVEDI 012° ADDIS ABABA FIR
N04 00.2 E040 34 50.1 192°
47
UTANO 012° FL660 INT W15
N0445.2 E0404451.1 192° 7500ALT
29 8500FT
IBTAN 012° A and E INT UG300
N0514.3 E0405115.4 192°
20
60 INT UM 665
NIGUS 77 11500FT
N063014.4 E0410828.1 012° FL660 Addis Center125.1 MHZ
192° 10500ALT INT UR 400
ETLOT 112 13500FT
N071549.20E411827.02 230° A and E
049
66 INT UM216
AXIDA 012° FL660
N0820.0 E0413308.2 192° 12500ALT
80 12500FT
DWA VOR/DME A and E
N0938.3 E0415057.8
033°
ASTAR 213° FL660 Transfer Addis Center
N1039.1 E0423102.3 72 11500ALT Djibouti APP at or below
033° 12500FT FL 245
DTI VOR/DME 213° A and E ADDIS ABABA FIR
N1132.9 E0430536.7 64 MOGADISCIO FIR
UM216
(RNP 10) 230°
049°
HARGEISA 30
N09 31 12.00 E44 05 30.00
AXAPO 230°
049° Mogadishu FIR
N09 15 09.54 E43 4512.68 96 Addis Ababa FIR
XAPSA 230° FL 660
049° FL 245
N08 14 42.79 E42 30 19.99 92 A 40 INT UR780
ETLOT 230° INT UM 997
049°
N07 15 49.20 E41 18 27.02 98 INT UG300
UTSOR 60
N06 13 36.21 E40 02 20.96 230° FL660
049° FL 245
IMKIT 51 A INT W15
N05 41 10.90 E39 23 13.76 230°
049°
157
RUDOL
N0400.2E0372933.8 Addis Ababa
FIR
Nairobi FIR
UR 775
(RNP 10)
APDOS JEDDAH FIR
N15 39 .9 E041 39 50.2 163° ADDIS ABABA FIR
343° INT UB 526
PURAD 47 Fl 660
N14 55.0 E041 53 56.3 163° 9500ALT
343° 10500FT 60
SOLIR 67 A and E INT UA408
N13 52 .4 E042 19 30.0 163°
343°
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum (NM) Levels Frequency
flight Altitude
(COP) Air Space Odd/Even
classification
1 2 3 4 5 6
UR 775
(RNP 10)
67 A and E INT UA408
SOLIR (cont)
N13 52 .4 E042 19 30.0 163°
343°
55
SB NDB
N13 04.0 E042 37 22.0 163°
343° 20
28
MANDA
N12 35 .4 E042 47 20.0 163° Fl 660 *CLASS A below
343° 8500ALT FL245 is under
65 9500FT DJIBOUTI APP
DTI VOR/DME
N11 32 .9 E043 05 36.7 153° A
333°
65 ADDIS ABABA FIR
LUBAR
N10 33 07.1 E043 36 02.4 MOGADISCIO FIR
ADDIS ABABA FIR
ALNAB 168° Fl 660 INT UG 657
N08 55 07.0 E044 13 02.0 348° 7500ALT
136 8500FT Addis Centre
A and E 60 125.1 MHZ
GABDA
N064155.71 E0454550.41 225° FL 600
045° FL245
101 8000
A and E ADDIS ABABA FIR
SOLUL
N05 05.1 E045 08 02.4 MOGADISCIO FIR
UR 780
(RNP 10) 152°
GETAR 332°
N143905.9 E0391501.99 193
UR 780 CONT
(RNP 10) 152°
GETAR 332°
N143905.9 E0391501.99 193
INT UA 408
TIBIT 152°
N114619.2 E0404358.0 332°
53
85
EGMES 155° INT UG 657
N065702.9 335°
E0430502.3
82
GIBAX INT UM997
053943.68E0433955.20 304°
124°
AVUSI 51 ADDIS ABABA FIR
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight Altitude (NM) Levels Frequency
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UT124
(RNP10) 329° UNL Addis center
GWZ VOR 149° FL170 125.1
N 09 06.4 E 038 46.2 100
16000 ALT
LABLA 329°
N10 32.4 E037 53.9 149° A
72
UM 220 168
(RNP 10) 348°
UTOLI 105 NAIROBI FIR
N05 03.3 E035 14 37.6 ADDIS ABABA FIR
168
IMTOR 348°
N06 47.9 E034 51.9 84
UG 651 139°
(RNP 10) 319°
MURAL 168 MOGADISCIO FIR
N08 45 .8 E044 45 FL600 ADDIS ABABA FIR
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight (NM) Levels Frequency
Altitude
(COP) Air Space Odd/Even
classification
1 2 3 4 5 6
UM 997 FL660
(RNP 10) 012° 7500ALT
AVEDI 192° 8500FT NAIROBI FIR
N04 00.2 E040 34 50.07 46 A and E ADDIS ABABA FIR
FL660
UTANO 012° 7500ALT
N04 45.2 E040 44 51.1 192° 11500FT
30 A and E
IBTAN 012° INT UG 300
N05 14.3 E040 51 15.4 192°
77 FL660 FL245
NIGUS A
012°
N0630.2 E041 08.5 192°
46
ETLOT 012° FL660
N07 15 .8 E41 18 .5 192° 10500ALT
66 13500FT 40 INT UM 216
AXIDA 012° A and E
N08 20 .0 E041 33 .1 192°
80
DWA VOR/DME 033° FL660
11500ALT
N09 38 .3 E041 50 .9 213° 12500FT
72 A and E
ASTAR 033° FL660 Addis Center125.1
N10 39.1 E042 31 .0 213°
64 13500ALT MHZ
DTI VOR/DME 14500FT
N11 32 .9 E043 05 36.7 A and E
Transfer Djibouti
APP
UM216 Mogadishu FIR
(RNP 10) 40 ADDIS ABABA FIR
HARGEISA 230°
N09 31 .2 E44 05 .5 049°
26
AXAPO 230°
N09 15 .2 E43 45 .2 049°
96
UTSOR 230°
049°
N06 13 36.21 E40 02 20.96 51
Crossing UG300
INT W27
IMKIT 230° FL 660
049° FL 245
N05 41 10.90 E39 23 13.76 157 A 60
Crossing W15
RUDOL FL660
FL 245
N11 02 .4 E042 09 39.3
A ADDIS ABABA FIR
Nairobi FIR
UT124
(RNP10) 329° UNL Addis center
GWZ VOR 149° FL170 125.1
N 09 06.4 E 038 46.2 100 16000 ALT
A
329° UNL
LABLA 149° FL170
N1032.4 E037 53.9 72 16000 ALT
A
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight (NM) Levels Frequency
Altitude
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UT124(cont) Addis
(RNP10) center
125.1
UNL
LABLA 329° FL170
N1032.4 E037 53.9 149° 16000 ALT
72 A
BDR VOR/DME 330° UNL
N 11 36.4 E 03719.0 150° FL290
75 A
ADDIS FIR
ALRAP KHARTOUM
N 13 39 45.15 E FIR
0361343.90
UT139 257° Addis
(RNP10) 077° UNL center
GWZ VOR/DME 45 160 125.1
N 09 06.4 E 038 46.2 14000 ALT
A
GETIN
N08 56.2 E038 01.9 257° UNL
077° FL160
55 14000 Alt
A
Route Designator Track MAG (GEO) Upper Limit Lateral Direction of Remarks
(RNP TYPE) VOR RDL Lower Limit Limits Cruising Controlling Unit
Significant Points DIST Minimum flight (NM) Levels Frequency
Altitude
(COP) Air Space classification Odd/Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UT139 (CONT)
257° UNL
(RNP 10) 077° FL160
GETIN 55 14000 Alt
N08 56.2 E038 01.9 A
DASTU
N07 49 21.34 E033 08
00.97 ADDIS FIR
KHARTOUM
FIR
INTENTIONALLY
LEFT
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INTENTIONALLY
LEFT
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INTENTIONALLY
LEFT
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Coverage: 150NM
AXUM
NDB AX 440KHZ H24 0140845.5N Emission: A2
0384634.8E Power :100 Watts
Coverage: 150NM:
BAHIR
DAR
VOR/DME BDR 114.4MHZ H24 N113623.11
E0371901.98
Name of ELEV
Station ID Frequency Hours of Coordinates DME Remarks
(VOR/VAR) Operations Antenna
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DIRE DAWA DWA
VOR/DME 117.7KHZ H24 093837.030N 24 FT Emission: A2
0415039.56 E Location: 1KM. from RWY 15 threshold
centerline.
DEBRE
MARKOS DM 235KHz H24 *101231.7 N Coverage: 50NM
NDB 0374507 E THR RWY 15, 100 Watts
Emission: A2
Coverage: 150NM Power: 100 Watts
GAMBELLA
VOR/DME BRO 114.5MHZ H24 *080741.75 N Emission: A2
0343341.03E Power: 100 watts
GONDER Coverage :150NM
Name of ELEV
Station ID Frequency Hours of Coordinates DME Remarks
(VOR/VAR) Operations Antenna
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
LAKE LA 215KHz H24 *070400N Emission: A2
AWASA 0383000E Coverage: 200NM;
NDB Power: 75 Watts
LALIBELA LLB 390 KHz 115840.9N Emission: A2
NDB 0385900.5E Coverage: 100 NM
Power: 100 Watts
Emission: A2
MEKELE MK 256KHZ H24 11 28 30.4N
NDB 039 31 18.2E Coverage: 100 NM
Elivation:2249
QHA 116.6MHZ(CH H24 N132821.980 Power: 100 Watts.
CVOR/DME 113X E0393129. Coverage: 100 NM
093 Elivation:2254
Coordinates not in WGS-84 reference
INTENTIONALY
LEFT
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INTENTIONALLY
LEFT
BLANK
RESTRICTED AIRSPACE
INTENTIONALLY
LEFT
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The type of area involved as indicated by the letter Each area is described in the tabulation found in
"P" for Prohibited, "R for Restricted" and D for RAC 5-2 which indicates its lateral and vertical
Danger, Preceded by the nationality letter "HA" for limits, the type of restriction or hazard involved, the
example areas are assigned numbers and letters in times of activation and other pertinent information.
the following manner HAP1, HAD5, HAD6, HAP4,
HAR2, HAD11 etc.
P1
UNL
GND
R2
UNL
FL 200
….D6
ALT 700
GND
The upper and lower limits are shown in the manner indicated. Altitudes are given in feet.
5.3.3.1 Nil
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AD 0.6-1
AIP ETHIOPIA 02 JUN 11
PART 3 AERODROMES (AD)
AD O
Not applicable
ICAO standards and recommended practices
contained In Annex 14 Volumes I and II are 5. Friction measurement device used and
applied without differences. friction level below which RWY is
declared slipper when it is wet.
1-2 Rescue and fire fighting services and accordance with the guidance in
snow plan attachment A to Annex 14 and is
indicated in AD 2. The number of
1-2.1 Rescue and fire fighting services trained personnel available is also
indicated. Each rescue and fire
Adequate rescue and fire fighting fighting unit is controlled by the
vehicles, equipment and personnel local airport administration. Full
have been provided at Addis service on a 24 hour basis is
Ababa/Bole Dire Dawa, Bahir Dar normally provided only at Addis
and Mekele international airports Ababa/Bole and Dire Dawa
available for use by international international airports.
commercial air transport.
Foamatic and rapid intervention
vehicles are available at, Gambella, 1-2.2 SNOW PLAN
Gondar, Jimma and domestic
airports. The scale of protection Not applicable.
has been determined in
1 2 3 4 5
ADDISABABA/BOLE INTL-NTL IFR/VFR S-NS-P AD2-HAAB
HAAB
ARBAMINCH NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAAM
HAAM
ASOSA NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HASO
HASO
AXUM NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAAX
HAAX
BAHIR DAR INTL-NTL IFR/VFR S-NS AD2-HABD
HABD
DIREDAWA INTL-NTL IFR/VFR S-NS AD2-HADR
HADR
GAMBELLA NTL IFR/VFR S-NS AD2-HAGM
HAGM
GONDAR NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAGN
HAGN
JIMMA NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAJM
HAJM
JIJIGA NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAJJ
HAJJ
KEBRI DEHAR NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAKD
HAKD
GODE NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HAGO
HAGO
LALIBELLA NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HALL
HALL
MAKELE INTL-NTL IFR/VFR S-NS AD2-HAMK
HAMK
SEMERA NTL VFR NS AD2-HASM
HASM
SHIRE NTL VFR S-NS AD2-HASR
HASR
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1. International aerodromes
a) Aerodromes of entry and departure for international air traffic, where all formalities
concerning customs, immigration, health, animal and plant quarantine and similar
procedures are carried out and where air traffic services are available on a regular basis.
2 Domestic aerodromes/heliports
Aerodromes/heliports available for domestic air traffic only.
After prior co-ordination with the Civil Aviation Authority.
3. Military aerodromes
Aerodromes where air traffic is permitted solely with prior authorization of the
Military Aeronautical Authority.
AD 2. AERODROMES
HAAB- ADDIS ABABA
AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
1 Location name Addis Ababa/Bole
2 Airport name Addis Ababa/Bole International
3 ICAO Location indicator HAAB
4 Remarks Nil
AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In approach/TKOF area In circling area and at AD Remark
1 2 3
RWY/Area Obstacle type Coordinates Obstacle type Coordinates
Affected Elevation Elevation
Markings/LGT Markings/LGT
a B c a B
07R&07L/APCH Antenna(EAL TX) Antenna(CAA TX)
7677ft 7865ft Nil
LGTD LGTD
High peak(mount Wechecha) N085840.267
11126FT E0383536.765
High peak(mount Dertu) N085621.870
8150FT E0384239.90
High peak(mount Furi+TV antenna) N085301.550
9635FT E0384110.043
25R&25L /TKOF Antenna(MET Wind sensor) Terrain(Intoto)
LGTD 10535ft
Radio Mast(Lege Dadi)
8400ft
LGTD
Terrain(Yerer)
10167ft
The National Meteorological Services Agency is sending pilot and radio sond balloons for upper air
weather data recording purposes twice every day between 0300-0600 and 1100-1300 UTC around Addis
Ababa International Airport. Pilots are advised to take
Precaution, during landing and take-off.
2 Hours of Service H 24
MET office outside hours -
3 Office responsible for TAF preparation BOLE Aeronautical Met. office H24
Periods of Validity
4 Type of landing forecast METAR,SPECI every 30 MIN
Interval of issuance
5 Briefing/Consultation Provided Personal Consultant
6 Flight documentation PL CTB
Language(s) used English
7 Charts and other information available for briefing consultation Chart, abbreviated plain language text
8 Supplementary equipment available for providing information SADIS,Satellite Image
receiver,Internet,AWOS,Automatic weather
observing system
9 ATS units provided with information ACC/APP/TWR
10 Additional information Recent Weather, Trend
- 60 Nil Nil
*PCN for RWY 07L/25R is not checked after resurfacing work of the RWY. Therefore
65/F/D/X/T may not represent the exact measurement.
*Back track or 180° turn is not allowed on RWY 25L/07R for wake turbulence category ACFT
heavy and medium.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
07L Nil Green PAPI 2.95°,290M Nil Nil 3700M, Red Nil Nil
FM THR,37.5M FM 60M,
Centreline of RWY White &
HGT,left side Amber
74CM & right side LIH
70CM FM GND.
25R Flashing Green PAPI 3°,310M FM Nil Nil 3700M, Red Nil Nil
white THR; 37.5M FM 60M, -
high Center lineHGT:left White &
side 70CM right Amber
side 98CM FM GND LIH
07R Simple Green PAPI 3° Nil Nil 3800M, Red Nil Nil
APP lights unidirectional 120M,
White &
Umber
25L APP lights Green PAPI 3° Nil Nil 3800M, Red Nil Nil
CAT 1 900m unidirectional 120M,
White &
Umber
AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1 ABN/IBN location, characteristics Nil information
and hours of operation
2 LDI Location and LGT Anemometer Nil information
location and LGT
3 TWY Edge and centre line lighting EDGE: Elevated Omni directional Blue
Lights Centre line: Nil
AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA - On the apron in front of the terminal building.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APP Bole Approach 119.7 MHZ 085854.7711N A3J H24 50Watts
0384737.1942E
TWR Bole Tower 118.1 MHZ A3J H24 50 Watts
121.5 MHZ
EN ACC 125.1 &125.2
MHZ
SMC Bole Ground 121.9 MHZ A3J H24 50 Watts
EN ACC 11300,5517
7595 KHZ Domestic
Initial Approach
MSA centered on ADS VOR/DME 14000 FT within all sectors. When cleared for
approach, descend from 14000 FT. (descent gradient 5%) on outbound track RDL 090
ADS to track ,11200ft(3610). At D13 ADS, Execute base turn left on level flight to
intercept the intermediate approach track RDL 067.
1.5 ILS RWY 25R (CAT A/B & C/D 1.6 ADS VOR/DME RWY 25L
AIRCRAFT)
1.6.1 ADS VOR/DME (CAT A/B
Initial approach AIRCRAFT) RWY 25L
MSA centered on ADS VOR 14000 FT,
within all sectors. When cleared for Initial Approach
approach from overhead ADS MSA centered on ADS VOR/DME
VOR/DME (IAF) at 14000 FT turn left 14000FT within all sectors. When
to BL Locator and descend outbound cleared for approach descend
on the localize course on magnetic outbound from 14000 FT on RDL 078
track 073º to 11000ft. At D12 ADS to 11200ft (3610)ft. (CAT C/D), At
execute a procedure turn left onto 13D ADS, execute base turn left, on
intermediate segment at 11000ft. level flight to intercept the
intermediate approach track RDL 069.
Intermediate approach
At 253º M/D12 ADS (IF) and 11000ft Intermediate approach
commence descent (descent gradient Upon completing base turn at 13D
4.6%) intercept the localize course RDL 069 ADS, descend (descent
and cross D7 ADS (FAF) at 9600ft. gradient 5%) to 7D RDL 069 (FAF)
and 9380(1790) ft.
Final approach
At D7 ADS (FAF) and 9600ft intercept Final Approach
the glide slope (2.95º ) and descend From 7D RDL 069 ADS(FAF) (1790)
on the final approach track 253º to ft. continue descent(descent gradient
the decision altitude. In case of GP 5%) on the final approach RDL 069
INOP; at D7 ADS (FAF) and 9600FT OCA /H of 8010(420 )ft. at 2.5D
descend (descent gradient 5.2%) on (MAPT)
the final approach track 253º to the
minimum descent altitude. Missed Approach
If visual contact is not established at
Missed approach 2.5D ADS (MAPT), OCA /H 8010(420)
If visual contact is not established ft, or the relevant MDA/H, turn left to
when reaching the decision altitude intercept R193 ADS. Continue climb
or the MM (MAPt for GP INOP), turn to 14000 FT on R193 then after, turn
left as soon as practicable (MAX right at 13,500 ft. to return to ADS
185kts IAS) during initial turn to holding or as directed.
intercept R193 ADS climbing 14000
FT, then turn right to join ADS
holding.
2.3.1 High Performance Aircraft Airport. When ready, descend to FL150 and
land visually.
2.3.1.1. After executing missed approach
procedure, follow the missed approach track 2.4 Action taken to ensure suitable
of R-193, climb and maintain 13500ft until separation shall cease to be based on the
passing the control zone boundary assumption stated in 1.2 when:
(25NM/ADS). Then turn left to establish R-
188 ADS VOR/DME and climb to FL330. a) It is determined that the aircraft is
Maintain FL330 at or before 65NM/ADS and following a procedure differing
turn left so as to proceed on track 061°(M) to from that in 1.2: or
Dire Dawa Airport. If the aircraft is unable to b) Positive information is received
maintain FL330 at 65NM/ADS, make a circling that the aircraft has landed
climb to the right, between R188 and R-198
and limiting DME 65-75. Upon maintaining 2.5 As soon as it is known that two-way
FL330 proceed on track 061°(M) to Dire Dawa communication has failed, appropriate
Airport. At position N08°51' E040°25.5' information
(97NM to DWA VOR/DME), start descent to describing the action taken by the air
FL 150 and land visually. traffic control unit, or instructions
justified by any emergency situation, shall
2.3. 2 Medium Performance Aircraft be transmitted blind for the attention of
the aircraft concerned, on the frequencies
After executing missed approach available on which the aircraft is
procedure, follow the missed approach believed to be listening, including the
track R-193, Climb and maintain 13500FT voice frequencies of available radio
until passing the control zone Boundary navigational or approach aids.
(25NM/ADS). Establish R-188 ADS VOR/DME Information shall also be given
and Cross 40 DME at or above FL 155. Then concerning:
turn left on to 072°(M) climbing to the a) Weather conditions favorable to cloud-
intended level. At position N 08° 51', turn left breaking procedure in areas where congested
and proceed on heading 061 to Dire Dawa traffic may be avoided; and
b) weather conditions at suitable aerodromes
MNM ALT
14000
MNM SECT
ALT MNM SECT ALT
14000 25NM 14000 25NM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
03 Simple App Green PAPI left/3° Nil Nil 2800m, Red Nil
white Unidirectional 60m ,
300m 600m yellow
high the rest white
21 Simple App Green PAPI left/3° Nil Nil 2800m, Red Nil Nil
white Uni directional 60m ,
420m 600m yellow
high the rest white
AD2-15. OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY -------------------------- Nil
AD2-16. HELICOPTER LANDING AREA ----------------------------------------------- available in front of terminal
AD2-17. ATS AIRSPACE --------------------------------------------------------------- Nil
AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Call Sign Frequency Co ordinates Emission Hours of Remarks
Operation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TWR 060224.8859N A3
HAAM Tower 118.6 MHZ 0373517.0147E
Arba Minch Ground 121.9 MHZ
AD2-19. RADIO NAVIGAION AND LANDING AIDS
Type Ident Frequency Coordinates Emission Hours of Remarks
(CH) operation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
L AM 275KHZ 060327.6930N A2 H24 Power 100 watts Coverage
0373608.4610E 150NM
ADS-B
Initial approach
NW 14000ft
SW 14000ft
SE 13000ft
NE 13000ft
Maintain the relevant MNM sector ALT overhead the AM NDB. Descend in the hold to
11,000ft. then proceed outbound on 039°MAG for 4.5MIN to ALT 7400ft MSL. Execute base
turn right on level flight to establish the final approach track of 227°MAG.
AD2- AERODROMES
HAAX – AXUM
AD2-1. AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
1 Axum
Location name
2 Airport name Axum ATSE YOHANNES 4th Air
port
3 ICAO Location indicator HAAX
AD2-2. AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1 14 08 13.44887N 038 46 33.79914E at THR
ARP Coordinates and site at AD 34
2 Direction and distance from city East of the town 5.5KM
3 Elevation/reference 2107.823M THR 34/26°c
temperature
4 MAG VAR/Annual change 2.3°E (1995) / .6'
5 AD Administration, Address, Postal Address: AXUM AIRPORT
Telephone P.O.BOX 190
Telex, AFS AXUM, ETHIOPIA
Telephone:- 251 348 75 9014 Manager Office
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
16 Simple App Green PAPI left/3° Nil Nil 2400m, Red Nil
white Uni 60m ,
200m directional 600m yellow
high the rest white
34 Simple App Green PAPI left/3° Nil Nil 2400m, Red Nil Nil
white Uni 60m ,
300m directional 600m yellow
high the rest white
AD2-15. OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY ----------------------- Nil
AD2-16. HELICOPTER LANDING AREA: - In front of the terminal building.
AD2-17. ATS AIRSPACE ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nil
AD2-18. ATS COMMUNICATION FAC ILITIES
Service Call Sign Frequency Coordinates Emission Hours of Remarks
Operation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TWR Axum Tower 118.7MHZ 038 46 36.40650E 14 A3 0400-1500 Power 50 Watts
08 39.70310N
GND 121.9MHZ Power 50 Watts
7595khz Domestic
Power 50 Watts
Emergency
121.5 MHZ
1 Designation and Lateral limits Bahir Dar CTR Circle with a radius of 20NM
Centered on BDR VOR/DME
2 Vertical limits Lower limit = GND Upper limit = FL 175
3 Airspace classification E
4 ATS unit, call sign Bahir Dar Tower
Language (s) English
5 Transition altitude FL 175
6 Remarks NIL
AD2-18. ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Call Sign Frequency Coordinates Emission Hours of Remarks
Operation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TWR Bahir Dar 118.3MHZ N113611.91399 A3 0400-1500 50 Watts
Tower E0371922.42792
SMC Bahir Dar 121.9MHZ N113644.86963 A3 0400-1500 50 Watts
Ground 7595KHZ E0372235.79514
AD2-19. RADI0 NAVIGAION AND LANDING AIDS.
Type Ident Frequency Coordinates Emission Hours of Operation Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
L TN 420KHZ N113529.37551 A2 H24 POWER 100 Watts
E0371817.11774 Coverage 150NM
VOR/D BDR 114.4 N113623.1 0300-1700
ME E0371901.98
LLZ IBN 109.5 N113544.68
E0371832.6
AD2-20. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS --------------------------------------- Nil
AD2-21. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES --------------------------------------- Nil
AD2-22. FLIGHT PROCEDURES
1. Instrument approach procedures for Bahir Dar
1.1 Holding procedures
Holding Inbound MNM Holding TURN Outbound Remarks
Point Track Mag ALT/LEVEL(FT) final
BD008 224.77° 14000ft Right 1 MIN* CAT A ,B,C
BD009 294.72° 14000ft Right 1 MIN* CAT A,B,C
BD010 154.71° 14000ft Right CAT A,B,C
Note: Out bound leg time 1.5 minute above 14000ft.
1.2 BD 008, BD009 and BD010 final approach way point.
1.2.1 Leave BD008, BD009 and BD010 way points at or above 14000ft and fly to BD011 to maintain 10600ft
on track 224.27°, 294.77° and 154.71°respectivelly.
1.2.2 Final approach
Maintain altitude 8570ft at BD012 which is final approach way point and continue descending on true track
224.73° to OCA /H 6830ft.
4 Remarks Nil
AD2-10. AERODROME OBSTACLES High grounds Northeast and West of the airport.
4 Remarks Nil
Additional companies are available in Addis Ababa, which have necessary equipments for the recovery of
disable aircrafts: Addis Mechanical enterprise Mobile crane 35 tone. Tel: 0114160303.
Lalibella enterprise and construction Mobile crane 40 tone. Tel: 0114653000.
Awash construction enterprise. Mobile cato crane 45 tone. Tel: 0114164460
AD2-10. AERODROME OBSTACLES: - Due to high terrain and other obstacles in the take–off climb out area
of RWY 15 IFR flights are not permitted to take-off from RWY 15 or approach and land on RWY 33.IFR flights
are therefore restricted to approach and land on RWY 33 at all times. Pilots are also required to strictly follow
ATC instructions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APP Dire Dawa 120.3 MHz 09 36 59.32615N A3 0300-1700 50Watts
Approach 7595 kHz 041 51 21.31887E Domestic
use
TWR Dire Dawa 118.3 MHz 09 36 59.32615N A3 0300-1700 50 Watts
Tower 041 51 21.31887E
SMC Dire Dawa 121.9 MHz 09 36 59.32615N A3 0300-1700 50 Watts
Ground 041 51 21.31887E
121.5 MHz 50 Watts emergency
AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Type Iden Frequency Co-ordinates Emission Hours of Remarks
( CH ) Operations
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
VOR/DME DWA 117.7MHZ 09 38 37.030N A2 H24 Location:1km from
1211(TR) 041 50 39.56E RWY 15 THR centreline.
1148(RC)
Locator AY 241KHZ 0938 50.09N A2 H24 Location :330 DEG MAG, 2KM
041 50 32.5E from THR RWY 15
Power:100 Watts
Coverage: 50NM
Holding point Inbound track MAG MNM holding ALT/LEVEL Turn Outbound Remark
DWA RDL 346 10500 - 1MIN* CAT A/B ACFT
VOR/DME
DWA RDL 346 10500 - 1MIN* CAT C/D ACFT
VOR/DME
AY LCTR 342° 10500 Right 1MIN* CAT A/B ACFT
AY LCTR 345° 10500 Right 1MIN* CAT C/D ACFT
* 1.5 min above 14000FT.
1.2 DWA VOR/DME RWY 15 (CAT A & B Aircraft)
1.2.1 Initial Approach
MSA centered on DWA VOR/DME 12500ft in the SE & 12000ft within the rest of sectors. When
cleared for approach descend in the holding pattern overhead DWA VOR/DME (IAF) to 9000ft, from
DWA VOR/DME at 9000FT, descend outbound on RDL 346º DWA to 6770ft, execute a level turn left
onto intermediate segment.
1.2.2 Intermediate Approach
At RDL 328/D10 DWA (IF) and 6770 ft commence descent (descent gradient 5.0%) on RDL 326 to
cross RDL 328/D6 DWA(FAF) at 5560ft .
At RDL 322º /D6 (FAF) and 5560 ft descent (descent gradient 5.0%) on the final approach
track RDL 328º to the obstacle clearance altitude (Height) OCA (H) 4340ft (679ft)
1.2.4 Missed approach
If visual contact is not established at D2 DWA (MAPt) turn right immediately (MAX 130 KT)
IAS during turn) to intercept RDL 310º DWA climbing to & on reaching 9000ft ALT rejoins
the holding
1.3 DWA VOR/DME RWY 15 (CAT C & D climbing to & on reaching 10500FT
Aircraft) ALT rejoin the holding.
1.3.1 Initial approach
MSA centered on DWA VOR/DME 1.4 AY LCTR RWY 15 (CAT A/B)
12500FT in the SE & 12500FT within the rest 1.4.1 Initial approach
of sectors. MSA centered on AY NDB 12000FT to
When cleared for approach the North West & 12500FT within the
from overhead DWA VOR/DME (IAF) rest of the sectors.
at 10500FT descend outbound on RDL
351 DWA to 6500FT, execute a level When cleared for approach descend in
base turn left onto intermediate the holding pattern overhead AY LCTR
segment. (IAF) to 9000FT from overhead AY
LCTR at 9000FT descend outbound
1.3.2 Intermediate approach for 3 minutes on track 342º to
At RDL 328/D12 DWA (IF) and 6600FT, execute a base turn left onto
6500FT commence descent (descent final approach segment.
gradient 4.0%) on RDL 328 to cross
RDL 328/D7 DWA (FAF) at 5300FT. 1.4.2 Final approach
On completing base turn at 6600FT
1.3.3 Final approach descend on the final approach track
At RDL 328/D7 DWA (FAF) 150º to the minimum descent altitude
and 5300FT descend (descent gradient for visual circling approach OCA (H)
4.0%) on the final approach track RDL 5130 (1491)FT.
328 to the obstacle clearance
altitude (Height) OCA (H) 4300 1.4.3 Missed approach
(679)FT. If visual contact is not established at
AY LCTR Beacon (MAPt) turn right as
1.3.4 Missed approach soon as practicable onto track 342º
If visual contact is not established at from AY climbing to 9000FT, upon
D3 DWA (MAPt) turn right reaching 9000FT returnto AY &
immediately (MAX 185 KT IAS during contact ATC.
turn) to intercept RDL 310 DWA
AD2-AERODROMES
HAGB – GOBA/ROBE
AD2-1. AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
1 Location name Goba/Robe
2 Airport name Goba/Robe
3 ICAO Location indicator HAGB
AD2-AERODROMES
HAGM – GAMBELLA
AD2-1 . AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
1 Location name Gambella
2 Airport name Gambella
3 ICAO Location indicator HAGM
AD2-2. AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1 ARP coordinates and site at AD 080702.25367N 034 33 48.09930E at THR 36
2 Directional and distance from city South of town, 17 KM
3 Elevation/reference temperature 539.9M(Ellipsoidal height THR 36)//39.3°C
4 MAG VAR/Annual change 2°E (1995) /.6' increase
5 AD Administration, Address, Gambella Air port
Telephone Air port Manager Tel 251475511052
Telex, AFS E-mail: Jimma.ap@ethionet.et
P.O.BOX:- 77
Gambella, Ethiopia
6 Types of traffic permitted VFR
7 Remarks Coordinates are in WGS-84 reference
AD2-3. OPERATIONAL HOURS
1 AD Administration 0500-1400 UTC TUE,WED FRI & SAT( *)
2 Customs and immigration Nil
3 Health and sanitation Nil
4 AIS Briefing office Nil
5 ATS reporting office Nil
6 Met Briefing office Nil
7 ATS 0500-1400 UTC TUE,WED FRI & SAT ( *)
8 Fueling 0400-1500
9 Handling Nil
10 Security 0500-1400 UTC TUE,WED FRI & SAT ( *)
11 De-icing Nil
12 Remarks (*) see NOTAM or AIP SUP for latest Ethiopian Airlines flight
SKED. For non-SKED flights prior arrangement is required.
AD2-4. HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES - Limited
AD2-5. PASSENGER FACILITIES
5.1 Hotels, restaurants and medical facilities: In town.
5.2 Transportation: NIL (by personal arrangement)
Additional companies are available in Addis Ababa, which have necessary equipments for the recovery of disable
aircrafts: Addis Mechanical enterprise Mobile crane 35 tone. Tel: 0114160303.
Lalibella enterprise and construction Mobile crane 40 tone. Tel: 0114653000.
Awash construction enterprise. Mobile cato crane 45 tone. Tel: 0114164460
AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES:- Hills 2 miles from RWY 17, 350° MAG, approach on
RWY 35 and take-off on RWY 17 only.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
17 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 2780m, 60m, Red Nil Nil
600m yellow
the rest
35 Simple App Green PAPI Nil Nil 2780m,60m , Red Nil Nil
white left/3° 600m yellow
420m Unidirecti the rest white
high onal
10 Additional Information
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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JJ006
7530 WGS-84 way points coordinate
Lattitude(N)
°T
8 .8
20
09°33'44.8"
J00
( THR RWY 21
JJ004 09°28'27.7" 042°59'25.6"
TO
9°20'N
MAPt (THR
X8400
09°20'32.09" 042°55'02.77"
RWY 21)
INTENTIONALLYLEFT BLANK
AD2-10. AERODROME OBSTACLES :- Due to the presence of a ditch on the Northern edge of the strip,
cleared bush and excavated material are on the pilots are advised to take extra precaution during landing
and take-off.
AD2-11. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED:- Mostly prevailing wind is from East .
2 RWY and TWY markings and LGT RWY: designation ,T HR, touchdown,
centerline, edge marked
TWY: centerline marked
3 Stop Bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES: - Clear on both sides of RWY
AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ………………… 0400-1500
AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Designations True & Dimensions Strength and THR The elevation and
RWY NR Magnetic of Surface of Coordinates Highest elevation
Bearing RWY (m) RWY and SWY of TDZ of Precision
APP RWY
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 095°M 2400x45 Asphalt Concrete 115835.32399N
0385810.45469E
28 275°M 115826.03414N
0385926.74061E
Slope of SWY CWY Strip Obstacle Remarks
RWY/SWY Dimension Dimension Dimension Free Zone
(M) (M) (M)
7 8 9 10 11 12
1.46% 60 Nil 2670x150 Nil Nil
-1.46% 60 150
* Slope decrease from RWY 27 to 09
AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY TORA(M) TODA(M) ASDA(M) LDA(M) Remarks
Designator
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 2400 2400 2400 2400
NIL
28 2400 2400 2400 2400
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10 Simple App Green PAPI Nil Nil 24000m, Red Nil
white left/3° 60m , Nil
200m Unidire 600m yellow
high ctional the rest
-0.77% 60 300
AD2-13. DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY TORA(M) TODA(M) ASDA(M) LDA(M) Remarks
Designator
1 2 3 4 5 6
11 3600 3760 3660 3300
29 3600 3960 3660 3300
AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
RWY Approach THR VASIS TDZ RWY CL RWY RWY SWY RMRKS
Lights Lights PAPI Lights Lights Edge end LGT
Type, Colour, Length Spacing, Lights LGT Length
Length, WBAR Colour, Spacing, Colour
Intensity Intensity Colour, WBAR Colour
Intensity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 Simple App Green PAPI Nil Nil 3600m, Red Nil Nil
white left/3° 60m ,
420m Unidire 600m yellow
high ctional the rest white
29 Simple App Green PAPI Nil Nil 3600m, Red Nil Nil
white left/3° 60m ,
420m Unidire 600m yellow
high ctional the rest white
2 RWY and TWY markings and LGT. RWY markings: Every 100m 100cmx100cm white
painted hollow blocks
RWY LGT: Nil
TWY markings: Nil
TWY LGT: Nil
3 Stop bars Nil
4 Remarks Nil
AD 2-AERODROMES
HASR – SHIRE GENERAL HAYELOM AIRPORT
1 2 3 4 5 6
15 130° M PCN30,
2800 x 40 volcanic red ash Nil Nil
33 310° M
Slope of SWY CWY Strip Obstacle Remarks
RWY/SWY Dimension Dimension Dimension Free Zone
(M) (M) (M)
7 8 9 10 11 12
FLAT
Nil Nil - Nil Nil
FLAT