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AD 2. AERODROMES

RPVA AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

RPVA - DANIEL Z. ROMUALDEZ PRINCIPAL AIRPORT (Class 1)

RPVA AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1 ARP coordinates and site at AD 11 13 39.456N 125 01 39.922E
2 Direction and distance from (city) SE of City center, 3.5KM.
3 Elevation/Reference temperature 3.109M(10.2FT) / 31.4° C
4 Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN 64.878M.
5 MAG VAR/Annual Change 1°W (2005) / 1’ increasing
6 AD Administration, address, telephone, telefax, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
telex, AFS Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
San Jose, Tacloban City
6500 Leyte del Norte
Telephone Nos.: Administration - (053) 321-2604, 325-5891
ANS - (053) 321-2942
Fire Station - (053) 321-3528
Control Tower - (053) 321-2888
FAX (053) 323-6191
7 Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) IFR-VFR.
8 Remarks Nil.

RPVA AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 AD Administration MON-FRI 0000-0900.
2 Airport Operation 2100-1000.
3 Customs and immigration Available at the City, on call.
4 Health and sanitation Available at the City, on call.
5 ATS Reporting Office (ARO) 2100-1000. For extension of SER one (1) day PN is required.
6 MET Briefing Office PAGASA.
7 Fuelling PETRON into Plane and PAL.
8 Handling Airlines only.
9 Security H24.

RPVA AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo-handling facilities Airlines only.
2 Fuel/oil types Jet A-1.
3 Fuelling facilities/capacity PAL and PETRON into Plane.
4 Remarks PAL has own fuel supply system with hydrant site on apron
available during airline operations. Into-plane refueling service
by PETRON.

RPVA AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Unlimited in the City.
2 Restaurants Limited at the AD / Unlimited in the City.
3 Transportation Car for hire, Taxi.
4 Medical facilities Hospitals in the City.
5 Bank and Post Office Unlimited in the City.
6 Tourist Office Sub-office of City Tourism at the terminal building, main office
at the City.

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RPVA AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 AD category for fire fighting CAT IX.
2 Rescue equipment Three (3) firetrucks (IVECO-MAGIRUS).
3 Remarks Equipment provided by airline operators. Airport emergency
plan to be submitted.

RPVA AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1 Types of clearing equipment Grass cutter/midrib brooms.
2 Clearance priorities Manual clearing RWY and other aircraft movement areas; RWY
shoulders and strip by grass cutter.

RPVA AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1 Apron surface and strength Surface: Concrete.
Strength: PCN 39.
2 Taxiway width, surface and strength Width: 23M.
Surface: Asphalt overlay on cement concrete.
Stregth: PCN 39.
3 Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation 11 13 48.3305N 125 29 35.0436E; 1.8M.
4 VOR/INS checkpoints 11 13 58.1876N 125 01 40.7474E.

RPVA AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and Centerline, distance to go markers, guideline and aircraft
visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft parking signs.
stands
2 RWY and TWY markings and LGT RWY: RWY designation and lights.
Distance to go marker - both sides of RWY, lighted, 300M
interval THR to THR.
TWY: TWY markings and lights.
3 Stop bars SWY markings.

RPVA AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In approach/TKOF areas In circling area and at AD Remarks
1 2 3
RWY/Area Obstacle type Coordinates Obstacle type Coordinates
affected Elevation Elevation Markings/
Markings/LGT LGT
a b c a b
RWY36 Tall trees on SWY Nil Mountain/Trees Nil Obstruction removal of tall
lights trees on-going.
RWY18 SWY lights Nil Presence of high Nil Nil
tension power cables
900M long across Sn
Juanico Strait

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RPVA AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office PAGASA.
2 Hours of Service H24.
MET Office outside hours -
3 Trend forecast -
Interval of issuance -
4 Briefing/consultation provided Personal consultation.
5 Flight documentation -
Language(s) used English.
6 Charts and other information available for briefing or
-
consultation
7 ATS units provided with information Tacloban TWR; Tacloban APP.

RPVA AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations TRUE BRG Dimensions of Strength (PCN) and THR coordinates THR elevation and
RWY RWY surface of RWY and RWY end highest elevation of
NR SWY coordinates THR TDZ of precision APP
geoid undulation RWY
1 2 3 4 5 6
18 184º GEO 2138M x 45M PCN 46 R/B/W/U 111414.166N THR 1.206M/3.957FT
185º MAG CONC ASPH 1250142.238E TDZ 1.680M/5.512FT
overlay (64.824M)
36 004º GEO 2138M x 45M PCN 46 R/B/W/U 111304.746N THR 3.109M/10.20FT
005º MAG CONC ASPH 1250137.605E TDZ 3.109M/10.20FT
overlay (64.878M)

Slope of SWY CWY Strip

RWY-SWY dimensions dimensions dimensions OFZ Remarks
7 8 9 10 11 12
0.50% Uphill to 0 120M 2140M x 150M Nil Nil
the S. 60M x 45M 75M 2140M x 150M Nil Nil

RPVA AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY Designator TORA TODA ASDA LDA Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
18 2138M 2258M 2138M 2138M Nil
36 2138M 2213M 2198M 2138M Nil

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RPVA AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWYCentre
Line LGT RWY edge
Length, LGT LEN,
APCH LGT THR LGT VASIS, spacing, spacing RWY End SWY LGT
RWY Type, LEN, colour, (MEHT), TDZ, LGT colour, colour LGT colour LEN (M)
Designator INTST WBAR PAPI LEN INTST INTST WBAR colour Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
18 Nil Green PAPI Nil Nil 2138M Red Nil 275M FM THR;
Left 60M, Path WID: 0.5º.
3.0º Amber VIS RG: 6NM;
LIH VER Obstruction
CLNC: <1º;
Horizontal
Obstruction
CLNC 10º FM
RWY CL. LGT
INTST: clear,
LGT transition:
distinct.
36 Nil Green PAPI Nil Nil 2138M Red Nil 283M THR,
Left 60M, Path WID: 0.5º.
3.0º Amber VIS RG: 6NM;
LIH VER Obstruction
CLNC: <1º;
Horizontal
Obstruction
CLNC : 10º FM
RWY CL.
LGT INTST: clear;
LGT transition:
distinct.

RPVA AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 ABN/IBN location, characteristics and Location : Control Tower.
hours of operation Characteristics : Altn W G - 25 flashes per minute.
HR of OPS : Nil.
2 LDI location and LGT Nil.
Anemometer location and LGT WX Pole 18 - 294M FM THR (LGT).
WX Pole 36 - 284M FM THR (LGT).
3 TWY edge and centre line lighting Edge : TWY.
Centerline: Nil.
4 Secondary power supply/switch-over Secondary power supply to all lighting at AD. Switch-over time
time 15 seconds.

RPVA AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Remarks Old apron is designated training/landing pad with clearance
from Tacloban TWR (Civilian Operators). Military has their own
helipad at CASAF 8.

RPVA AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE

1 Designation and lateral limits TACLOBAN AERODROME TRAFFIC ZONE (ATZ):
Circle 5NM radius centered at ARP.

TACLOBAN CONTROL ZONE (CTR):

Circle 10NM radius centered on TAC DVOR/DME.

TACLOBAN TERMINAL CONTROL AREAS (TMA):

The airspace within a radius of 25NM centered on TAC DVOR/DME.

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2 Vertical limits ATZ: SFC up to but excluding 2,000FT.

CTR: SFC up to 1,500FT
TMA: 1,500FT to FL200 (exc ATS routes at FL130 & above).
1,500FT to < FL130 (ATS routes inside TMA below FL130).
FL130 to FL200 (ATS routes inside TMA at FL130 & above).
3 Airspace classification ATZ - B; CTR - D; TMA - D; (exc ATS routes at FL130 & above; ATS routes inside
TMA below FL130) and A (ATS routes inside TMA at FL130 & above.)
4 ATS unit call sign ATZ - Tacloban Tower. CTR/TMA - Tacloban Approach.
Language(s) In English.
5 Transition altitude 11,000FT.
6 Remarks Nil.
RPVA AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service Hours of
designation Call Sign Frequency operation Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Tacloban Tower 122.1MHZ PRI freq.
5205KHZ P/P PRI freq (Mactan Network)
3872.5KHZ 2100-1000 P/P SECD freq.
PRI freq.
APP Tacloban Approach 120.8MHZ For extension of SER one (1) day
PN is required.

RPVA AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of aid, Position of Elevation of
CAT of ILS/MLS (For transmitting DME
VOR/ILS/MLS, give Hours of antenna transmitting
VAR) ID Frequency operation coordinates antenna Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DVOR/DME TAC 115.5MHZ/ 2100-1000 11 13 55.1603N 12.0028M/ Coverage: VOR -
CH102X 125 01 33.5658E 39.381FT 60NM. DME - 40NM.

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RPVA AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1. Airport regulations

1.1 General

1.1.1 Avoid tight wheel turn at the runway. Utilize turn around pad at the end of either runway.

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RPVA AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1. Helicopter Operation

1.1 General

1.1.1 The procedures for the control of VFR and IFR traffic shall apply to all helicopters
flying within the established helicopter traffic pattern when departing and arriving
at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Heliport.

1.1.2 Except when a clearance is obtained from an air traffic control unit, VFR
helicopter flights shall not take-off or land at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Principal
Airport within its control zone, or enter its aerodrome traffic zone:
a. when the ceiling is less than 90 meters (300 feet);
b. when the ground visibility is less than 1.5KM (1 mile).

1.1.3 Helicopter operating VFR may be allowed outside controlled airspace with flight
visibility below 1.5KM (1 mile) provided that:
a. the helicopter is clear of clouds and the ground or water is in sight at all times.
b. the helicopter shall be maneuvered at a speed that give adequate opportunity
to observe other traffic or any obstruction to avoid collision.

1.1.4 It shall be the responsibility of pilots concerned for the proper interpretation of
the meaning of light gun signals directed from the Tower.

1.2 Taxiing/holding maneuvers

1.2.1 Except when clearance is obtained from Tacloban ADC/APP, taxiing/holding
maneuver within airport maneuvering area shall not commence.

1.3 VFR Arrival Procedures

1.3.1 Landing at North or South of ramp: contact Tacloban tower when entering control
zone. Join the circuit within one (1) mile west of Tower not above 300FT.
1.3.2 Helicopter without two-way radio communications: when landing south, hover at
Hotel Sierra at desired altitude. Observe light signal from the Tower, then
proceed to designated landing area at ramp.

1.4 VFR Departure Procedures

1.4.1 Departure (Civil): lift-off to desired altitude but not above 300 feet towards Hotel
Sierra, thence towards destination.
1.4.2 Departure (Military): lift-off to desired altitude but not above 300 feet towards
Hotel Sierra, thence towards destination.
1.4.3 Pre-flight briefing at the Tower is a pre-requisite for helicopter without two-way
communication.

1.5 IFR Arrival and Departure Procedures

1.5.1 Helicopter desiring to fly IFR shall adhere to the procedures provided for,
provided that:
a. the helicopter is IFR rated;
b. the pilot is IFR rated; and
c. the helicopter and pilot meet all other IFR requirements.
1.6 Deviations
1.6.1 Any deviation from these departure/arrival procedures shall have prior approval
from Tacloban ADC/APP.

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RPVA AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

Area Chart (departure, arrival and transit routes) .................................. See Mactan Area Chart
Standard Departure Chart – Instrument .................................................................RPVA AD 2-9
Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument.......................................................................RPVA AD 2-11
Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO (DVOR RWY 36) ..........................................RPVA AD 2-13
Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO (DVOR/DME RWY 36) .................................RPVA AD 2-14
Traffic Circuit Chart (RWY 18) ...............................................................................RPVA AD 2-15
Traffic Circuit Chart (RWY 36) ...............................................................................RPVA AD 2-16

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DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION

SID TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE REMARKS

TAMSI (MSI) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn

Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R016 to cross 10 DME fix at
4,000FT. or above. Continue climb to cross TAMSI at FL80 or above.
TAMSI (MSI) 1B RWY 36 - Left turn within 5NM

BARAS (RAS) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM

Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R112 to cross BARAS at FL70 or
above.
BARAS (RAS) 1B RWY 18 - Left turn within 5NM

SADOK (SDK) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM

Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R138 to cross SADOK at FL150
or above.
SADOK (SDK) 1B RWY 18 - Left turn within 5NM

BANWA (BWA) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM

Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R169 to cross BANWA at FL80 or
above.
BANWA (BWA) 1B RWY 18 - Left turn

BALOD (BLO) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM When weather VMC, climb on course during daytime
Climb to cross TAC VOR/DME at 6,000FT. or above. Track-out on TAC
may be authorized by ATC depending on traffic
VOR/DME R228 to BALOD.
BALOD (BLO) 1B RWY 18 - Left turn within 5NM condition.

BALOD (BLO) 1C RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM

For high performance aircraft When weather VMC, climb on course during daytime
Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R228 to cross 10 DME fix at
may be authorized by ATC depending on traffic
6,000FT. or above. Continue climb to BALOD.
BALOD (BLO) 1D RWY 18 - Straight-out departure to 3,000FT., then right condition.
For high performance aircraft climbing turn.

Climb to cross TAC VOR/DME at 4,000FT. or above. Track-out on TAC

MASAG (MSG) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM
VOR/DME R310 to cross MASAG at FL60 or above.
MASAG (MSG) 1B RWY 18 - Straight-out departure to 2,000FT.,
Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R310 to cross 10 DME fix at
then right climbing turn.
4,000FT. or above. Continue climb to cross MASAG at FL60 or above.

MASAG (MSG) 1C RWY 36 - Straight-out departure to 3,000FT.,

For high performance aircraft then left climbing turn.
Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R310 to cross 10 DME fix at
4,000FT. or above. Continue climb to cross MASAG at FL60 or above.
MASAG (MSG) 1D RWY 18 - Straight-out departure to 3,000FT.,
For high performance aircraft then right climbing turn.

Climb to cross TAC VOR/DME at 3,000FT. or above. Tack-out on TAC VOR/

DARAG (DRA) 1A RWY 36 - Right turn within 5NM
DME R326 to cross DARAG at FL60 or above.
DARAG (DRA) 1A RWY 18 - Straight-out departure to 2,000FT.,
Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R326 to cross DARAG at FL60 or
then right climbing turn.
above.

DARAG (DRA) 1A RWY 36 - Straight-out departure to 3,000FT.,

For high performance aircraft then left climbing turn.
Intercept and track-out on TAC VOR/DME R326 to cross DARAG at FL60 or
above.
DARAG (DRA) 1A RWY 18 - Straight-out departure to 3,000FT.,
For high performance aircraft then right climbing turn.

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ARRIVAL ROUTE DESCIPTION

STAR ROUTE PROCEDURE REMARKS

TAMSI (MSI) 1 G578 - TAMSI - TAC At TAMSI intersection, track-in

on TAC VOR/DME R016 and
descent to 4,000FT. At the 10
DME fix descend to 3,000FT.

BARAS (RAS) 1 R337 - BARAS - TAC At BARAS intersection, track-

in on TAC VOR/DME R112
and descend to 3,000FT.

SADOK (SDK) 1 B462 - SADOK - TAC At SADOK intersection, track-

in on TAC VOR/DME R138
and descend to 3,000FT.

BANWA (BWA) 1 W9 - BANWA - TAC At BANWA intersection, track-

in on TAC VOR/DME R169
and descend to 3,000FT.

BALOD (BLO) 1 G578 - BALOD - TAC At BALOD intersection, track-

in on TAC VOR/DME R228
and descend to 6,000FT. At
the 10 DME fix, descend to
3,000FT.

MASAG (MSG) 1 B462 - MASAG - TAC At MASAG intersection, track-

in on TAC VOR/DME R310
and descend to 4,000FT. At
the 10 DME fix, descend to
3,000FT.

DARAG (DRA) 1 W9 - DARAG - TAC At DARAD intersection, track-

in on TAC VOR/DME R326
and descend to 3,000FT.

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