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GEN 0.1 PREFACE
1. Name of the publishing authority
The AIP Rwanda is published by authority of the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
2. Applicable ICAO documents
The AIP is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Information Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126).
Charts contained in the AIP are produced in accordance with Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697).
Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are given in subsection GEN 1.7.
3. The AIP structure and established regular amendment intervals
3.1 The AIP structure
The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, details of which are given in subsection GEN 3.1. The principal AIP structure is shown in graphic form on page GEN 0.1-4.
The AIP is made up of three Parts, General (GEN), En-route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD), each divided into sections and subsections as applicable, containing various types of information subjects.
3.1.1 Part 1 General (GEN)
Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
GEN 0. Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist of AIP pages; List of hand amendments to the AIP and the Table of Contents to Part 1.
GEN 1. National regulations and requirements - Designated authorities; Entry, transit and departure of aircraft; Entry, transit and departure of passengers and crew; Entry, transit and departure of cargo; Aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents; Summary of national regulations and international agreements/ conventions; and Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures
GEN 2. Tables and codes - Measuring system, aircraft markings, holidays; Abbreviations used in AIS publications; Chart symbols; Location indicators; List of radio navigation aids; Conversion tables; and Sunrise/Sunset tables.
GEN 3 Services - Aeronautical information services; Aeronautical charts; Air traffic services; Communication services; Meteorological services; and Search and rescue
GEN 4. Charges for aerodromes/heliports and air navigation services - Aerodrome/heliport charges and Air navigation services charges, parking charges, airport service fee and security fee
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3.1.2 Part 2 En-route (ENR)
Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
ENR 0. Preface and the Table of Contents to Part 2
ENR 1. General rules and procedures - General rules; Visual flight rules; Instrument flight rules; ATS airspace classification; Holding, approach and departure procedures; Radar services and procedures; Altimeter setting procedures; Regional supplementary procedures; Air traffic flow management; Flight planning; Addressing of flight plan messages; Interception of civil aircraft; Unlawful interference and Air traffic incidents.
ENR 2. Air traffic services airspace - Detailed description of Flight information region (FIR); Upper flight information regions (UIR); Terminal control areas (TMA); and other regulated airspace.
ENR 3. ATS routes - Detailed description of Lower ATS routes; Upper ATS routes; Area navigation routes; Helicopter routes; Other routes and En-route holding.
ENR 4. Radio navigation aids/systems - Radio navigation aids - en-route; Special navigation systems; Name-code designators for significant points and Aeronautical ground lights - en-route
ENR 5. Navigation warnings - Prohibited, restricted and danger areas; Military exercise and training areas; Other activities of a dangerous nature; Air navigation obstacles - en-route; Aerial sporting and recreational activities and Bird migration and areas with sensitive fauna.
ENR 6. En-route charts - En-route Chart - ICAO and index charts.
3.1.3 Part 3 Aerodromes (AD)
Part 3 consists of four sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
AD 0. Preface and the Table of Contents to Part 3
AD 1. Aerodromes/Heliports - Introduction - Aerodrome/heliport availability; Rescue and fire fighting services and Snow plan; Index to aerodromes and heliports; and Grouping of aerodromes/heliports.
AD 2. Aerodromes - Detailed information about aerodromes, including helicopter landing areas, if located at the aerodromes.
AD 3. Heliports - Detailed information about heliports (not located at aerodromes).
3.2 Regular amendment interval
Regular amendments to the AIP will be issued once every year. The publication dates will be on the first day of April of each year.
4. Service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions In the compilation of the AIP, care has been taken to ensure that the information contained therein is accurate and complete. Any errors and omissions which may nevertheless be detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, should be referred to:
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Aeronautical Information Service P. O. Box 1122 Kigali Rwanda Tel: (+250) 252 585845 Fax: (+250) 252 582609 email: [email protected]
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GEN 0.1 PREFACE .............................................................................................. GEN 0.1-1
GEN 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENTS ........................................................ GEN 0.2-1
GEN 0.3 RECORD OF AIP SUPPLEMENTS ....................................................... GEN 0.3-1
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GEN 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENTS TO THE AIP ...................................... GEN 0.5-1
GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
GEN 1.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITIES .............................................................. GEN 1.1-1
GEN 1.2 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT ......................... GEN 1.2-1
GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW ................................................................................................................... GEN 1.3-1
GEN 1.4 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO .............................. GEN 1.4-1
GEN 1.5 AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FLIGHT DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................... GEN 1.5-1
GEN 1.6 SUMMARY OF NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS ......................................................................... GEN 1.6-1
GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS, RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES ...................................................................... GEN 1.7-1
GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES
GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT MARKINGS, HOLIDAYS ............ GEN 2.1-1 2.1.1 Units of measurement .......................................................................... GEN 2.1-1
2.1.2 Time system ......................................................................................... GEN 2.1-1
2.1.3 Geodetic reference datum .................................................................... GEN 2.1-1
2.1.4 Aircraft nationality and registration marks ............................................ GEN 2.1-2
2.1.5 Public holidays ..................................................................................... GEN 2.1-2
GEN 2.2 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN AIS PUBLICATIONS ............................... GEN 2.2-1
GEN 2.3 CHART SYMBOLS ................................................................................ GEN 2.3-1
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GEN 2.5 LIST OF RADIO NAVIGATIONAL AIDS ............................................... GEN 2.5-1
GEN 2.6 CONVERTION TABLES ........................................................................ GEN 2.6-1
GEN 2.7 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLES ................................................................ GEN 2.7-1
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GEN 3.1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES ..................................... GEN 3.1-1 3.1.1 Responsible service ............................................................................ GEN 3.1-1
3.1.2 Area of responsibility ........................................................................... GEN 3.1-1
3.1.3 Aeronautical publications ..................................................................... GEN 3.1-1
3.1.4 AIRAC System ..................................................................................... GEN 3.1-3
3.1.5 Pre-flight information service at aerodromes/ heliports ........................ GEN 3.1.4
GEN 3.2 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS .................................................................. GEN 3.2-1 3.2.1 Responsible service ............................................................................. GEN 3.2-1
3.2.2 Maintenance of charts .......................................................................... GEN 3.2-1
3.2.3 Purchase arrangements ....................................................................... GEN 3.2-1
3.2.4 Aeronautical chart series available ....................................................... GEN 3.2-1
3.2.5 List of aeronautical charts available ..................................................... GEN 3.2-3
GEN 3.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES ..................................................................... GEN 3.3-1 3.3.1 Responsible service ............................................................................. GEN 3.3-1
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3.3.3 Types of services .................................................................................. GEN 3.3-2
3.3.4 Co-ordination between the operator and ATS ...................................... GEN 3.3-2
3.3.5 Minimum flight altitudes ........................................................................ GEN 3.3-2
3.3.6 ATS units address list ........................................................................... GEN 3.3-3
GEN 3.4 COMMUNICATION SERVICES ............................................................. GEN 3.4-1 3.4.1 Responsible service ............................................................................. GEN 3.4-1
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GEN 3.5 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES .......................................................... GEN 3.5-1 3.5.1 Responsible service ............................................................................. GEN 3.5-1
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GEN 3.6 SEARCH AND RESCUE ....................................................................... GEN 3.6-1 3.6.1 Responsible service(s) ......................................................................... GEN 3.6-1
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3.6.7 Dissemination of distress information ................................................... GEN 3.6-7
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GEN 4.1 CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS .................................... GEN 4.1-1 4.1.1 Landing of aircraft ................................................................................. GEN 4.1-1
4.1.2 Parking, hangarage and long-term storage of aircraft .......................... GEN 4.1-1
4.1.3 Passenger service ................................................................................ GEN 4.1-4
4.1.4 Security ................................................................................................ GEN 4.1-4
4.1.5 Noise related items ............................................................................... GEN 4.1-4
4.1.6 Other .................................................................................................... GEN 4.1-4
4.1.7 Exemptions and reductions .................................................................. GEN 4.1-4
4.1.8 Methods of payment ............................................................................. GEN 4.1-5
GEN 4.2 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE CHARGES .............................................. GEN 4.2-1 4.2.1 Approach control .................................................................................. GEN 4.2-1
4.2.2 Route air navigation services ............................................................... GEN 4.2-1
4.2.3 Cost basis for air navigation services and exemptions/reduction ........ GEN 4.2-1
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GEN 1.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITIES
The addresses of the designated authorities concerned with facilitation on international air navigation are as follows:-
1. Civil aviation
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Kigali International Airport, P.O Box 1122
Telephone: (+250) 252 585 845
Fax: (+250) 252 582609
SFA: HRYRYAYX
Email: [email protected]
2. Meteorology
Ministry of Infrastructure
Directorate of Meteorology
P.O Box 898, Kigali
Telephone: (+250) 252 575813
Fax: (+250) 252 585755
SFA: HRYRYMYX
Email: [email protected]
3. Customs H.Q
RWANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY: RRA 6th Floor, Avenue du Lac Muhazi - Kimihurura
B.P. 3987 Kigali
Telephone: (+250) 252 595500
Fax: (+250) 252 518535 Email: [email protected]
4. Immigration Directorate – General of Immigration & Emigration NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICE B.P. 6229 Kigali - Kimihurura Telephone: (+250) 252 585430 Fax: (+250) 252 585292 Email: [email protected]
5. Health
Ministry of Health P.O Box: 84 Kigali Telephone: (+250) 252 577458
Fax: (+250) 252 576853 Email: [email protected]
6. En-route & aerodrome charges
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Kigali International Airport
P.O Box 1122 Kigali
Telephone: (+250) 252 585845
Fax: (+250) 252 582609
E-mail: [email protected]
AFS: HRYRYFYX
7. General Cargo & Stores
Rwanda Directorate of MAGERWA P.O. Box 380 KIGALI – RWANDA Telephone: (+250) 252 572495/ 576771 Fax: (+250) 252 572495 Email: [email protected]
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1. General 1.1 International flights into, from or over Rwanda territory shall be subject to the current Rwanda regulations relating to civil aviation. These regulations correspond in all essentials to the Standards and Recommended Practices contained in Annex 9 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. 1.2 Aircraft flying into or departing from Rwanda territory shall make their first landing at or final departure from, an International Aerodrome (See AIP RWANDA, AD 1.3, AD 2). 2. Scheduled flights 2.1 General For regular International scheduled flights operated by foreign airlines into or in transit across Rwanda, the following requirements must be met: Aircraft of air transport companies of States which are signatories of ICAO Convention (Chicago,7 December 1944) or entitled to equivalent rights under agreements concluded with Rwanda, may fly over the Rwanda territory under the conditions set
in the forenamed agreements. In all cases, an application for authorization shall be submitted to: Director General of Civil Aviation Kigali International Airport P.O Box 1122 Kigali Tel: (+250) 783 327896 Fax: (+250) 252 583462 E-mail: [email protected] 2.2 Documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft 2.2.1 It is necessary that the undermentioned aircraft documents be submitted by airline operators for clearance on entry and departure of their aircraft to and from Rwanda. All documents listed below must follow the ICAO standard format as set forth in the relevant appendices to ICAO Annex 9 and are acceptable when furnished in English or French and completed in legible handwriting. No VISAS are required in connexion 2.2.2 Aircraft documents required (arrival/departure)
Required by General declaration
Passenger manifest CARGO MANIFEST
Immigration 1 1
Customs 1 2
Health 1 1 1 (if food)
Security and Police 1 1 1
RCAA 2
Note. - If no passengers are embarking (disembarking) and no articles are laden (un-laden), no aircraft documents except copies of the General Declaration need be submitted to the above Authorities.
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3. Non-scheduled flights 3.1 Procedures 3.1.1 Overflights and non-traffic stops Aircraft of Airlines of ICAO member States or enjoying, through bilateral agreements concluded with Rwanda, rights equivalent to those mentioned in article 5 (paragraph 1) of the Chicago Convention, may fly over the territory of Rwanda under the conditions set in the forenamed convention or agreement, provided these countries accord the same facilities to Rwandese aircraft. However, an application for authorization shall be submitted to the Director General of Civil Aviation (see 2.1 above).
3.1.2 Commercial flights
Status applicable to aircraft or Operators registered in ICAO member States:
An authorization of these flights shall be requested from the Director General at least three working days in advance to the above address (2.1 above).
The request must include all the following details:
a) Name of the Operator
b) Name of registered owner of aircraft
c) Registration of aircraft
d) Radio callsign
e) Type of aircraft
f) Routing, including dates and times in UTC of entry/exit in Kigali FIR
g) Purpose of flight
h) Aerodrome and estimated time of departure
i) Estimated time of leaving Rwanda and destination
j) Name of captain-in-command
k) Billing address of the operator
l) Details of cargo and or passengers
m) Address of Local Agent / contact person
3.2 Documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft
3.2.1 Requirements can be found on the clearance web site: www.caa.gov.rw
4. Private flights
4.1 Advance notification of arrival 4.1.1 Normally, a request must be submitted to the Director General of CAA not less than THREE working days before of the intended time of flight. The application form can be found on the above CAA website.
4.1.2 No flight should be initiated before making sure that a formal authorization has been issued.
4.2 Documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft
4.2.1 No documents, in addition to those mentioned under 2.2.2 above, are required.
5. Aircraft registered in non-ICAO Member States
5.1 All flights within Rwandan airspace and its aerodromes are subject to special permission to be negotiated through diplomatic means.
6. Public Health measures applied to
aircraft
6.1 No public health measures are
required to be carried out in respect of aircraft entering Rwanda.
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7. Military flights/ State aircraft
Advance notification of arrival
Foreign military aircraft must obtain diplomatic and administrative clearance from the Government.
The Government will reply to the request with a copy to the Director General of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority.
Application should be made to:
Ministry of foreign affairs P.O. Box 179 Kigali-Rwanda Telephone: (+250) 252 573797 Email: [email protected]
Prior permission for both Military and State aircraft should be made at least 14 days before the aircraft is due to overfly or land in Rwanda, and should contain the following information:
a) Type of aircraft;
b) Registration or identity marks;
c) Radio call sign;
d) Itinerary;
e) Place of landing in Rwanda, arrivals and departure or if overflying, estimated times of arrivals and departure from Rwanda and dates;
f) Names of Captain;
g) Purpose of flight;
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GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW
1. Customs requirements
1.1 Baggage or articles belonging to disembarking passengers and crew are immediately released, including those identified as liable to duties as soon as payments are done.
1.2 Export of goods requires the availability
of the following documents: - Export Manifest (model E form). - Export Guarantee from a Banking
Institution - Air Way Bill - Origin Certificate (Europe, or
COMESA)
2. Immigration requirements
2.1 No documents or visas are required of passengers arriving and departing on the same flight or transferring to another flight at the same airport.
2.2 A person entering RWANDA for the purpose of immigration must hold a valid passport and an immigration visa, the latter being issued at Rwandan consulates abroad. Temporary visitors must be in pos-session of a valid passport, with the exception of the nationals of the following States from which existing registration cards officially recognized are acceptable in lieu of a valid passport: BURUNDI CANADA D.R.CONGO GERMANY GREAT BRITAIN HONG KONG KENYA MAURITIUS SWEDEN
SOUTH AFRICA SINGAPORE TANZANIA UGANDA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA No entrance visas are required from temporary visitors who are the citizens of those same States. The visa is not required for citizens of BURUNDI and Democratic Republic of Congo travelling for a temporary visit with a valid C.E.P.G.L travelling document (Economic Community of Great Lakes Countries). A Laisser-Passer is accepted as enough travelling document for citizens of following countries, on reciprocity basis: BURUNDI D. R.CONGO KENYA UGANDA TANZANIA The standard ICAO embarkation / disembarkation card is required from all passengers. 2.3 Visas required on passport of foreigners entering into RWANDA are of FIVE categories: 2.3.1 Transit visas: it applies to persons having a travel ticket for a destination other than Rwanda, and who either on their way to or from that destination, have to transit in Rwanda during the time strictly enough for a normal transfer. Passengers who stop over at any aerodrome in Rwanda are exempted from this transit visas if they: - take the same aeroplane at their arrival and their departure. - have to wait one or more days for the first flight in order to connect them with another flight to the final destination. It is pointed out that the exemption from the visa is not issued if a passenger deliberately
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postponed his departure for personal reasons independent from airline schedules or weather conditions. 2.3.2 Travel visa: it authorizes a stay of EIGHT days to SIX months and is issued to tourists, business-men and generally to foreigners who spend some time in Rwanda without having the intention of becoming permanent residents. 2.3.3 Temporary visa: It authorizes a stay of SIX months up to TWO years and is granted to people coming into Rwanda with prior approval of the Government of Rwanda to perform a technical assistance to the country and whose mission is limited to a maximum of TWO years. 2.3.4 Settlement visa: it authorizes a stay of unlimited period. The application for such a visa should indicate the activity the applicant intends to exercise, the exact designation of the place where he intends to settle as well as the nature and the amount of resources or means of living which afford. 2.3.5 Diplomatic visa: It is granted to diplomatic people accredited to the Government of Rwanda, and to members of diplomatic missions. The same applies to people coming for official mission in Rwanda. 2.4 For flight crew members on scheduled services who keep possession of their licenses when embarking and disembarking, remain at the airport where the aircraft has stopped or within the confines of the cities adjacent thereto, and depart on the same aircraft or on their next regularly scheduled flight out of Rwanda, the crew member license or certificate is accepted in lieu of a passport or visa for temporary admission into Rwanda. This provision is also applicable if the crew member enters by other means of transport for the purpose of joining an aircraft. Travel documents (Titre de Voyage) for refugee according to the London Convention of 1946 and the Geneva
Convention of 1951, issued by any country. They must have a prior permission from the immigration department and the travel documents should have a valid return Visa from the issuing country. 2.5 For embarking passengers, the embarkation card properly filled in is presented together with the passport or other relevant document. 2.6 Working Visa Requirements for working Visa Every foreigner working in Rwanda must have a working visa and a foreigner identity card
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRST APPLICATION
• A valid passport/UN Laissez-passer or other travel document (valid not less than six months);
• One clear coloured passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf; (the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable);
• A complete filled application form downloaded from: www.migration.gov.rw;
• Visa application letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration, written by the employer;
• A curriculum vitae dully filled and signed by the applicant;
• A valid police clearance obtained from the country where the applicant had been residing in the last six months;
• An employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee;
• Certified photocopies of academic certificates/ Diplomas;
• A copy of NGO’s registration certificate for NGO’s employees;
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• A receipt of payment of 50.000 RWF, for category A (those whose monthly gross remuneration is at least five hundred thousand Rwandan francs) and 10.000 Rwf, for category B (those whose monthly gross remuneration is below five hundred thousand Rwandan francs);
The application is made at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.
A Foreigner Registration Card is issued at the same time with the Visa and it costs 5000Rwf. To avoid penalties, the application for working visa is made immediately after the employee has signed the employment contract;
The Validity is one year/ renewable;
Entries: multiple;
Response time: after three working days
Contact address: [email protected],
For unsettled immigration issues:
E-mail address: [email protected],
To request an appointment with the Director General of Immigration and Emigration:
Tel: (+250) 252 58 54 30
E-mail address: [email protected] B. REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWING OF WORKING VISA
• A valid passport/UN laissez-passer or other travel document (valid not less than six months);
• One clear coloured passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf; (the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
• A complete filled application form downloaded from: www.migration.gov.rw;
• Visa application letter addressed to the director general of immigration and emigration, written by the employer;
• An employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee;
• A copy of NGO’s registration certificate for NGO’s employees;
• A copy of Foreigner Registration card;
• A receipt of payment of 50.000 RWF, for category A (those whose monthly gross remuneration is at least five hundred thousand Rwandan francs) and 10.000 Rwf, for category B (those whose monthly gross remuneration is below five hundred thousand Rwandan francs); C. REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNER IDENTITY CARD
• A complete filled application form available at the visa front office;
• A photocopy of visa;
• A receipt of payment of 5000 RWF;
• Two clear coloured passport size photo once all required documents are submitted, the foreigner identity card is after two working days;
All Documents submission time is 0700-1200 local time.
All Documents collection time is 1300-1630 local time.
2.7 Religious/Missionary Visa:
1. Missionary/ religious visa
Every foreigner missionary/religious in Rwanda must have a religious/missionary visa and a foreigner identity card
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRST MISSIONARY/RELIGIOUS VISA APPLICATION
• A valid passport or other travel document (valid not less than six months);
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• One clear coloured passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf ;( the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. Stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
• A complete filled application form downloaded from: www.migration.gov.rw;
• Visa application letter addressed to the director general of immigration and emigration signed by the legal representative,
• A curriculum vitae dully filled and signed by the applicant;
• A valid police clearance obtained from the country where the applicant had been residing in the last six months;
• A mission authorisation letter for missionary
• A receipt of payment of 50.000 rwf;
The missionary/religious visa is valid for one year renewable and it is a multiple entries visa; The application is made at the directorate general of immigration and emigration; Once all required documents are submitted, the visa is issued after three working days; To avoid penalties, the application for missionary/religious visa is made immediately upon arrival in Rwanda; B. REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWING MISSIONARY/RELIGIOUS VISA
• A valid passport not less than six months;
• One clear coloured passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf;(the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. Stapling and Clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
• A complete filled application form downloaded from: www.migration.gov.rw;
• Visa application letter addressed to the director general of immigration and emigration signed by regal representative
• A receipt of payment of 50.000 rwf;
• A photocopy of the foreigner identity card.
The missionary/religious visa is valid for one year renewable and it is a multiple entries visa;
The application is made at the directorate general of immigration and emigration;
Once all required documents are submitted, the visa is issued after three working days;
To avoid penalties, the application for renewal of missionary/religious visa is made immediately after the expiry of the last visa; All Documents submission: 0700-1200 local time.
All Documents collection: 1300-1630 local time.
Person to contact for visa issues:
Entry Facilitator Tel: (+250) 788899971
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for unsettled immigration issues:
Issues contact:
Tel: (+250) 788 302703
E-mail: [email protected]
To request an appointment with the director general of immigration and emigration:
Tel: (+250) 252 58 5430
E-mail: [email protected] 3. Public health requirements 3.1 Yellow fever certificate is mandatory. 3.2 Disembarking passengers are not required to present vaccination certificates except when coming directly from an area
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Infected with cholera, yellow fever or smallpox. 3.3 On departure, no health formalities are required.
4. Responsibility of the carrier Airlines are responsible vis-a-vis the Government of Rwanda of the repatriation, and if necessary, of the maintenance in Rwanda of passengers transported by them, if those persons cannot prove that they have accomplished the required formalities before undertaking the journey.
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GEN 1.4 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO
1. Customs requirements concerning cargo and other articles
1.1 The invoices are required for the clearance of goods through customs. 1.1.1 Exemptions from customs duties are granted by the Commissioner General for goods and articles, even still new, if considered by the Customs Authority as goods for domestic use, with the following exceptions: a) new cameras, cone-cameras, etc. carried by tourists may be granted exemption without deposit, provided the owner undertakes to re-export them within three months. When they are carried by professionals, a transit permit given against payment of a deposit shall be required. b) for weapons, a transit permit given against a payment of deposit shall be required in all cases. If weapons have to be used in Rwanda, a permit of carrying weapons is also required. Otherwise the said permit is not necessary, provided weapons are enclosed in a sealed package. 1.1.2 Temporary importation of goods Some goods may be admitted without payment of customs duties, provided an application to that end has been submitted before the arrival of such goods, to the Commissioner General of Customs Department, with the complete information enabling him to decide whether the application is justified and with indication of the foreseeable period of admission. A special declaration to be submitted to the import Bureau on an official form is required for the temporary importation. It does not exclude the payment of deposit. The validity duration of the permit shall be determined in each case. If the re-exportation is not effected within that duration
or it’s allowed extension, entry duties become payable. 1.1.3 Aircraft are on the list of goods admitted free of customs duties provided that they are re-exported without having undergone any workmanship and that free admittance authorization has been issued by the local Chief of the import Bureau. Such authorization shall be valid for six months (renewable twice). 1.1.4 Facilities allowed in the achievement of customs formalities for motor vehicles circulating between Rwanda and borderlands are also applicable "mutatis mutandis" to the aircraft. 1.2 Transit 1.2.1 As regards air cargo simply being transhipped from one flight to another flight at the same airport under customs supervision if so requested by the pilot-In-command who may also require and given any customs documents or procedures. 1.2.2 No clearance documents are required with respect to goods retained on board an aircraft for on-carriage to any destination outside Rwanda. 1.3 An Exportation Declaration is required to obtain the exportation clearance of shipments to be exported by air. 1.4 Goods in transit by air shall be cleared solely by Customs office at Kigali International Airport. Transit permit will be required and the applicants remain responsible for any damage. 1.5 Exempted goods 1.5.1 Items contained in the personal luggage of traveller:
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a) Imported goods should not be for commercial purpose;
b) The facility shall not be granted to multiple entry applications.
c) The goods shall be the property of and accompany the passenger,
d) The goods shall be for the personal or household use of the passenger in a partner state,
e) The goods shall be of such kinds and such quantities as the proper officer may allow:
i) Spirits (including liquors) or wine, NOT exceeding two litres;
ii) Perfume and toilet water NOT exceeding in all one half litre, of which not more than a quarter may be perfume.
iii) Cigarettes, Cigars, Cheroots, Cigarillos, Tobacco and Snuff not exceeding in all 250 grams in weight.
iv) Fabrics in peace are not allowed
2. Agricultural quarantine requirements
2.1 The international health certificate, defined by the Plant Protection Convention is required for plant import.
2.2 Veterinary certificate is required for animal import, hydrophobia vaccination certificate is specially required for dog import, stating that the dog has been vaccinated within the past 12 months. a) for plants: Sanitary Certificate* b) for living animals: Veterinary Certificate*. * or any other relevant document.
3. Carriage of Dangerous Goods
3.1 Dangerous goods shall not be carried in an Aircraft except with the written permission of the Director General, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and subject to any condition the Director
General may impose in granting such permission.
3.2 No person shall take or cause to be taken on board an aircraft or deliver or cause to be delivered for loading thereon any goods which he knows or has reasonable cause to complying with regulation, 2008 The Civil Aviation (Commercial Air Transport Operations) transportation of dangerous goods by Air.
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GEN 1.5 AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FLIGHT DOCUMENTS
1. General
Commercial air transport aircraft operating in Rwanda must adhere to the provisions of lCAO Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part I International Commercial Air Transport Aeroplanes, Chapter 6 (Aeroplane Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents) and Chapter 7 (Aeroplane Communication and Navigation equipment).
2. Special Equipment to be carried
2.1 In addition to the above-mentioned, all aircraft operating within Kigali FIR, whereby Rwanda territory is overflown, must adhere to the provisions detailed below in accordance with the type of flight. 2.2 Types of flight 2.2.1 Transiting a) Flights transiting Kigali FIR, whereby Rwanda territory is overflown. b) Flights to and from Rwanda, whereby a landing is to be made at Kigali international airport. 2.2.2 Internal flights The required equipments for international flights are also required for internal flights. 3. Equipment to be carried by all types of Flights 3.1 Communication equipment All aircraft must carry adequate equipment which will enable them to maintain two-way communication' with the appropriate unit.
The minimum required equipment is VHF R/T having appropriate frequencies. 3.2 Navigation equipment All aircraft flying under either IFR or VFR must carry suitable radio-navigational equipment, which will enable them to be navigated in accordance with their flight plan and air traffic control clearances, and be guided in IMC to a point from which a visual landing can be made. 4. Other equipments 4.1 Signalling equipment a) An emergency locator transmitter (ELT); b) Two signal flares of the day and night type; c) Eight red signal cartridges and a means of firing them; d) A signal sheet (minimum 1 x 1 m) in a reflecting colour e) An electric hand torch. 4.2 Survival equipment a) A compass; b) A knife; c) Four boxes of matches in waterproof containers; d) A ball of string.
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GEN 1.6 SUMMARY OF NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS
1. Following is a list of civil aviation legislation, air navigation regulations, etc., in force in Rwanda. It is essential that anyone engaged in air operations be acquainted with the relevant regulations. Laws Presidential and Ministerial Orders are published as per the following references in the Official Gazette of Republic of Rwanda which can be obtained in the Office of the Prime Minister,
Secretary General of the Government P.O. Box 1334 Kigali, According to the tariffs in force
1.1 Law dated January 23rd, 1971 and modified by Law dated April 23rd, 1976: Official Gazette NR 4 dated February 15th, 1971.
Article
NR
General rules pursuant to the civil aviation in Rwanda
1.
5 et 6.
Sovereignty
Aircraft and aeronautical personnel.
11. Aircraft accident investigation (as revised by Civil Aviation Regulations of 2008).
15 à 18. Legal responsibility in case of offense caused by a pilot in command or an airline.
26. Unlawful interference
1.2 Presidential Decrees
No
Date
Rules and Decrees governing the civil air Navigation Regulation
227/04 du
09/05/1983
Aeronautical fees and charges (as revised by Civil Aviation
Regulations of 2008).
206/10 Aerodromes and aeronautical easement
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208/10 du
15/07/1977
Set up of civil aviation Security Committee.
209/10 du
15/07/1977
National Committee for facilitation of Air Transport
32/12 du
07/01/1986
Creation of Rwanda Airports Authority (as revised by law No:21/2004 of 10/08/04 established and determining the organization of CAA).
Law No.21/2004 of 10/08/2004 establishing and determining the organization of CAA
Organization and attributions of departments in Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority:
- Directorate of Administration and Finance,
- Directorate of Airports Unit,
- - Directorate of Air Navigation Services Unit,
- Directorate of Air Transport and Aviation Safety
Regulations Unit.
- Directorate of Airspace system Management Unit.
1.3 Ministerial Orders
0.021/1003
19/05/1971
Aircraft registration and air worthiness (as revised by Civil Aviation Regulations of 2008).
07.021/87.7
08/05/1971
Aeronautical personnel licensing (as revised by Civil Aviation Regulations of 2008).
No.44/2006 of 05/10/2006 Law determining the responsibilities
and organization and functioning of RCAA
CAA Directives
2007 A directive from the Director General banning the use of plastic bags
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in all Rwanda airports.
A directive from the Director General declaring all Rwanda airports smoking free.
1.4 Protocol arrangements: Air transport agreement
Date Subject
02 FEB 1996 Scheduled air transport agreement, signed with the Kingdom of Belgium in Brussels and amended by letters exchanged on 23 AUG and 08 NOV 1972.
Approved and ratified by Law on November 30th , 1974.
30 APR 1970 Air transport agreement, signed with ADDIS ABABA. Ratified by Law dated July 01st , 1972.
11 SEP 1970 Air transport agreement, signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (ex- Zaïre) in Kinshasa. Ratified by Law dated July 01st , 1972
17 APR 1971 Air transport agreement, signed with the Popular Republic of Congo in Kigali. Ratified by Law dated July 01st , 1972.
10 MAY 1973 Air transport agreement, signed with France in Kigali. Approved and ratified by Law dated November 30th , 1974.
06 DEC 1973 Air transport agreement, signed with the Republic of Burundi in Kigali. Approved and ratified by Law dated November 30th , 1974.
21 JAN 1974 Scheduled air transport agreement, signed with Zwitzerland in Bern. Approved and ratified by Law dated November 30th , 1974.
30 SEP 1976 Air transport agreement, signed with the Republic of Gabon in Libreville. Ratified by Law dated July 13th 30th , 1977.
17 AUG 1977 Air transport agreement, signed with the Arab Republic of Egypt in Cairo. Approved and ratified by Law NR 40/77 dated December 22nd , 1974.
06 APR 1982 Air transport agreement, signed with Zambia. . Ratified by Law 06/1983 dated March 10th , 1983.
1.5 International Conventions
- CHICAGO Convention: 07 DEC 1944.
- TOKYO Convention: 14 SEP 1963.
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- GENEVA Convention: 19 JUN 1948 The following protocols were confirmed and ratified on January 23rd, 1971
Warsaw protocol signed on October, 12th 1929. The Hague protocol signed on September, 28th 1955. Warsaw Convention Supplement signed in Guadalajara on September, 18th 1961.
Year 47 n° 21
01 November 2008
Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda
Summary/Page
Presidential Order relating to Rwanda civil aviation regulations N° 60/01 of 20/10/2008
Annex I: Rwanda Civil Aviation (General Provisions) Regulations, 2008 …………………….....3
Annex II: The Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations, 2008 …………………………........3
Annex III: The Civil Aviation (Approved Maintenance Organization) Regulations, 2008 ….63
Annex IV: The Civil Aviation (Aircraft Registration and Marking) Regulations, 2008……….91
Annex V: The Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing ) Regulations, 2008…………………….101
Annex VI: The Civil Aviation (Rules of the Air Traffic Control) Regulations, 2008…………194
Annex VII: The Civil Aviation (Instruments and Equipment) Regulations, 2008…………...242
Annex VIII: The Civil Aviation (Parachute Operations) Regulations, 2008…………………282
Annex IX: The Civil Aviation (Air Operator Certification and Administration)
Regulations, 2008………………………………………………………………………………...295
Annex X: The Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft) Regulations, 2008……………………..323
Annex XI: The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work) Regulations, 2008………………………………449
Annex XII: The Civil Aviation (Approved Training Organization) Regulations, 2008……...474
Annex XIII: The Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations, 2008……………………….……486
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Annex XIV: The Civil Aviation (Commercial Air Transport Operations by Foreign Air
Operator In And Out Of Rwanda) Regulations, 2008………………………………………532
Annex XV: The Civil Aviation (Fees And Charges) Regulations, 2008…………………..541
Annex XVI: The Civil Aviation (Search And Rescue) Regulations, 2008………………...548
Annex XVII: The Civil Aviation (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation)
Regulations, 2008………………………………………………………………………………………………..550
Annex XVIII: The Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations, 2008……………………………..559
Annex XIX: The Civil Aviation (Licensing of air Services) Regulations, 2008……………578
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GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS, RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
1. ICAO standards, recommended practices and procedures
Co-ordinates are published in WGS-84 system, exceptions are followed by asterisk (*).
1. ANNEX 1 — PERSONNEL LICENSING, 9th edition: Nil
2. ANNEX 2 — RULES OF THE AIR, 9th edition
Chapter 3
3.3.1 Submission of flight plan is compulsory for all VFR and IFR flights, except flights within the aerodrome circuit.
3.6.3 The position reports are required for all flights for which the flight plan messages have been filled.
3.6.5 Unless otherwise approved by the competent authority, all IFR or VFR entering into the airspace of Rwanda must carry radio electric equipment enabling two-way communication with appropriate ATC units in the Kigali FIR.
Chapter 4
4.3 No VFR flight can be allowed:
1) above flight level 170 2) between sunset and sunrise
- Flights in VFR cruising at a height of 300 meters (1 000 ft) or higher, above the ground or water surface will comply with the semi-circular rule, below FL 170.
PROCEDURES FOR AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES —AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444)
Part VI: Aircraft flying in IFR must transmit their position report to KIGALI APPROACH when crossing any point of the FIR boundary.
REGIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES (Doc 7030), 4th edition
There is no obligation of transmitting SIGMET messages to ATC units.
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3. ANNEX 3 — METEOROLOGY, 14th edition
Chapter 4
4.7 Information about Runway Visual Range (RVR) is provided on request.
Not Applicable
Chapter 7
7.6 Wind shear warnings are not provided
4. ANNEX 4 – AERONAUTICAL CHARTS, 10th edition: NIL
Chapter 4 Aeronautical Obstacles Chart Type B: not published
Chapter 6 Precision Approach Terrain chart: not published
Chapter 11
11.4 VOLMET system is not used.
11.7.2 Relief Contours: not published
5. ANNEX 5 — UNITS OF MEASUREMENT TO BE USED IN AIR AND GROUND OPERATIONS, 4th edition: NIL.
6. ANNEX 6 — OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT – Part I, 8th edition: NIL.
- Part II, 6th edition: NIL.
- Part III, 5th edition: NIL.
7. ANNEX 7 — AIRCRAFT NATIONALITY AND REGISTRATION MARKS,
5th edition: NIL.
8. ANNEX 8 — AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT, 8th edition: NIL.
9. ANNEX 9 — FACILITATION, 9th edition
Chapter 2
2.5 A general declaration is required by the Customs Authorities at each arrival of aeroplane.
2.7 The presentation of a passenger manifest is required by the Department of Immigration.
2.8 The presentation of a cargo manifest is required by the Department of Customs.
2.9 Electronic Data Processing (EDP) techniques are not yet available.
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10. ANNEX 10 — AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- VOLUME I, 5th edition: NIL.
- VOLUME II, 6th edition: NIL.
- VOLUME III, 1st edition: NIL.
- VOLUME IV, 2nd edition: NIL.
- VOLUME V, 1st edition: NIL.
11. ANNEX 11 — AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, 10th edition: NIL
12. ANNEX 12 — SEARCH AND RESCUE, 6th edition:
15. ANNEX 15 – AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, 10th edition:
Chapter 3
3.3 The colour code is not used for parcels and boxes.
13. ANNEX 13 — AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 8th edition: NIL.
14. ANNEX 14 — AERODROMES, 2nd edition
- VOLUME I, 3rd and 4th edition.
Chapter 2
2.6 PCN for Kamembe, Gisenyi and Butare aerodromes has not been determined.
VOLUME II, 2nd edition
No helistation has been prepared in Rwanda.
15. ANNEX 15 — AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, 10th edition:
Chapter 3
3.2 Automation is not available for the moment and quality system not implemented.
Chapter 6
6.1. If available, aeronautical information adequate for AIRAC system is given a serial number among other AIP supplements or amendments. The acronym and the effective date are marked.
Chapter 9 and Appendix 5
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Chapter 10
10.6 Electronic terrain and obstacle data not published
16. ANNEX 16 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 3rd edition: NIL.
17. ANNEX 17 — SECURITY — SAFEGUARDING INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION AGAINST ACTS OF UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE,
6th edition: NIL.
18. ANNEX 18 — THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR, 3rd edition: NIL.
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GEN 2. TABLES AND CODES
GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT MARKINGS, HOLIDAYS
1. Units of measurement
The table of units of measurement shown below will be used by aeronautical stations
within the KIGALI FIR for air and ground operations.
For measurement of Units used
Distance used in navigation, position reporting, etc. - generally in excess of 2 nautical miles
Nautical Miles and tenths
Relatively short distances such as those relating to aerodromes (e.g. runway lengths)
Meters
Altitudes, elevations and heights Feet
Horizontal speed including wind speed Knots
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 Kilometers or meters
Altimeter setting Hectopascal
Temperature Degrees Celsius
Weight Metric tonnes or Kilograms
Time Hours and minutes, beginning at midnight UTC
2. Time system
General
Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used by air navigation services and in publications issued by the Aeronautical Information Service. Reporting of time is expressed to the nearest minute, e.g. 12:40:35 is reported as 1241.
No seasonal modifications are occurring upon the time (hours) in RWANDA. The local time in RWANDA is TWO hours ahead of UTC (UTC +2).
3. Geodetic reference datum
3.1 Name/designation of datum
All published geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude are expressed in terms of the World Geodetic System - 1984 (WGS-84) geodetic reference datum.
3.2 Area of application
The area of application for the published geographical coordinates coincides with the area of responsibility of the Aeronautical Information Service, i.e. the entire territory of Rwanda as well as the airspace over the Territorial Waters of Rwanda.
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3.3 Use of an asterisk to identify published geographical coordinates
An asterisk (*) will be used to identify those published geographical coordinates which have been transformed into WGS-84 coordinates but whose accuracy of original field work does not meet the requirements in ICAO Annex 11, Chapter 2 and ICAO Annex 14, Volumes I and II, Chapter 2. Specifications for determination and reporting of WGS-84 coordinates are given in ICAO Annex 11, Chapter 2 and in ICAO Annex 14, Volumes I and II, Chapter 2.
4. Aircraft nationality and registration marks
The nationality mark for aircraft registered in Rwanda is composed as follows: 9XR. The nationality mark is followed by a hyphen and a registration mark consisting of 2 letters, e.g. 9XR-AB.
5. Public holidays
Name Date/Day
New Year’s Day 01 January
National Heroes Day 01 February
Good Friday Friday before Easter
Id el fitri Depending on moon sighting
Memory of Genocide 7 April
Labour Day 01 May
Independence 01 July
Liberation Day 04 July
Assumption 15 August
All Saints Day 01 November
Christmas 25 December
Boxing Day 26 December
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GEN 2.2 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN AIS PUBLICATIONS
Abbreviations used in AIS publications but followed by asterisk (*) are no seen in ICAO Doc 8400.
A
AAL Above aerodrome level
ABM Abeam
ABN Aerodrome beacon
ACC Area control centre or area control
ACFT Aircraft
AD Aerodrome
ADR Advisory route
AFI* Africa-Indian Ocean ICAO Region
AFIL Air filled flight plan
AFTN Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network
A/G Air-to-ground
AGA Aerodromes, air routes and ground aids
AGL Above ground level
AIC Aeronautical information circular
AIP Aeronautical information publication
AIRAC Aeronautical information regulation and control
AIREP Plain language form of air report
AIRMET Information concerning enroute metereological phenomena which may affect the safety of flights at lower altitude
AIS Aeronautical information services
ALERFA Alert phase
ALR Alert
ALT Altitude
ALTN Alternate or alternating (light alternates in colour)
ALTN Alternate (aerodrome)
AMSL Above mean sea level
AOC Aerodrome obstacle chart
APCH Approach
APP Approach control office or approach control or approach control service
APR April
ARO Air traffic services reporting office
ARP Aerodrome reference point
ARR Arrive or arrival
ART* Article
ASDA Accelerate-stop distance available
ASPH Asphalt
ATA Actual time of arrival
ATC Air traffic control (in general)
ATD Actual time of departure
ATIS Automatic terminal information service
ATS Air traffic services
ATTN Attention
ATZ Aerodrome traffic zone
AUG August
AUW All up weight
AVA* Civil aviation administration
AVBL Available or availability
AVGAS Aviation gasoline
AWY Airway
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B
BCN Beacon (aeronautical ground light)
BCTA Aeronautical telecommunications main office
BDRY Boundary
BI* Feeble light intensity
BIA* Aeronautical information office
BLU Single side band radiotelephone
BLW Below
BNI* International NOTAM office
BP* Post office Box
BRG Bearing
BTN Between
BV* Blue-green
C
°C Degrees Celsius (Centigrade)
CAT Category
CAVOK Visibility, cloud and present weather better than prescribed values or conditions
CCR Area control centre
CH Canal
CHG* Change or changed
CIV* Flight information centre
CLSD Closed
CM Centimetre
CNL Cancel or cancelled
CMN* National Meteorological centre
COM Communications
CONC Concrete
COR Correct, corrected or correction
CPZ Area forecast office
CTA Control area
CTR Control zone
CUST Customs
CWY Clearway
D
D Danger area (followed by identification)
DCT Direct
DEC December
DEG Degrees
DEP Depart or departure
DEST Destination
DIST Distance
DME Distance measuring equipment
DOC* Document (ICAO)
DTG Date-time group
DVOR Doppler VOR
E
E East or eastern longitude
EAT Expected approach time
EET Estimated elapsed time
ELT Emergency location transmitter
EM Emission
EMET Transmitter or Radio transmission
EN* English
EOBT Estimated off-block time
EQPT Equipment
EST Estimate or estimated
ETA Estimated time of arrival
ETD Estimated time of departure
EV Every
EXT Extension
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F
FAL Facilitation of international air transport
FCST Forecast
FEB February
FEW Few
FG Fog
FIC Flight information censer
FIR Flight Information region
FL Flight information service
FIS Flight information service
FLG Flashing
FLT Flight
FPL Filed flight plan
FR* French
FR Fuel remaining
FREQ Frequency
FRW* Rwandian francs
FSL Full stop landing
FT Foot, Feet
FU Smoke
G
G Green
G/A Ground-to-air
GEN General
GND Ground
GP Glide path
GRADU Gradual or Gradually
GRP Group
H
H* Hourly observations
h* Half hourly observations
HA* Aerodrome elevation (MET)
HD* Decision height
HEL Helicopter
HF High Frequency: 3 000 to 30 000 KHZ
HI* High luminous intensity
HJ Sunrise to Sunset
HN Sunset to Sunrise
HPA Hectopascal
HR Hours
HZ Hertz (cycle per second)
H24 Permanent service, day and night
I
IAL Approach and landing instrument
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IFR Instrument flight rules
ILS Instrument landing system
IMC Instrument meteorological conditions
INCERFA Uncertainty phase
INFO Information
INS Inertia navigation system
ISA International Standard atmosphere
INTL International
J
JAN January
JUL July
JUN June
K
KG Kilograms
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KGL* Kigali
KHZ Kilohertz
KM Kilometer (s)
KT Knot (s)
L
L Locator. “Letters M (middle) or O (outer) placed after L indicate its place
LAT Latitude
LCN Load classification number
LDA Landing distance available
LDI Landing direction indicator
LF Low frequency
LGT Light, lighting system
LLZ Localizer
LOC Locally or Location or Located
LONG Longitude
LR Last received message
LS Last sent message
LTT Land line teletypewriter
M
M Meter
MAG Magnetic
MAP Aeronautical charts and maps
MAPT Missed approach point
MAR March
MAS Manual A1 simplex
MAY May
MAX Maximum
MET Metereological or metereology
METAR Aviation routine weather report
MF Medium frequency
MHZ Megahertz
MIL Military
MIN Minutes
MKR Marker radio beacon
MM Middle marker
MMO* Main metereological office
MNM Minimum
MPBA* Most admissible operational minima
MSG message
MSL Mean sea level
N
N North or northern latitude
NAV Navigation
NDB Non-directional radio beacon
NIL None or have nothing to transmit
NE North-east
NM Nautical miles
N Number
NOF International NOTAN office
NOSIG No signal change
NOTAM A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations
NOV November
NR Number
NT* Transition level
NW North-west
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OACI International civil aviation organisation
OCA Obstructions clearance altitude
OCL Obstacle clearance limit
OCT October
OK We agree or it is correct
OM Outer marker
OMM* World meteorological organisation
OMS* World health organisation
OPR Operator or operate or operative or operating or operational
OPS Operations
O/R On request
P
P... Prohibited area, followed by identification
PANS Procedure for air navigation services
PAPI Precision approach path indicator
PCN Pavement classification number
PD* Clearway
PERM Permanent
POB Persons on board
PPR Prior permission required
PROB Probability
PSGR Passenger
PSN Position
PWR Power
Q
QFE Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation or at runway threshold
QNE Indicated height on landing with altimeter sub-scale set to 1 013.2 HPa
QNH Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground
R
R… Restricted area (followed by identification)
RAC Rules f the air and air traffic service
R.A.R* Airports authority of Rwanda
RCC Rescue co-ordination centre
RCF Radio communication failure
REC Receipt/ receiver
REF Reference
REG Registration
REQ Request or requested
RMK Remarks
ROC Rate of climb
ROFOR Route forecast
RSC Rescue sub-centre
RSFTA* Aeronautical fixed telecommunications network
RTG Radiotelegraph
RTF Radiotelephone
RTT Radioteletype-writer
RVR Runway visual range
RWY Runway
S
S South or southern latitude
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SAP Soon as possible
SAR Search and rescue
SE South-east
SMC Surface movement control
SARPs Standard and recommended practices
SAT Saturday
SC Stratocumulus
SCT scattered
SEC Seconds
SELCAL Selective calling system
SEP September
SER Service or servicing or served
SFC Surface
SGL Signal
SH Showers (followed by RA or GR)
SID Standard Instrument departure
SIWL Single isolated wheel load
SKC Sky clear
SKED Schedule or scheduled
SLW Slow
SMC Surface movement control
SPECI Aviation selected special weather report
SQ Grain
SQL Squall line
SR Sunrise
SRG Short range
SS Sunset
SSB Single side band
ST Stratus
STAR Standard instrument arrival
STD Standard
STOL Short take-off and landing
SUN Sunday
SUP Supplement (AIP)
SUPPS Regional supplementary procedures
SVC Service
SWY Stop way
T
T Temperature
TA Transition altitude
TAF Aerodrome forecast
TAS True airspeed
TAX Taxiing or taxi
TDZ Touchdown zone
TECR Technical reason
TEL Telephone
TEMPO Temporary or Temporarily
TEND Trend forecast
TFC Traffic
TGL Touch and go landing
THR Threshold
THRU Through
THU Thursday
TIL Until
TKOFF Take-off
TMA Terminal control area
TOC Top of climb
TODA Take-off distance available
TOP Cloud top
TORA Take-off run available
TRANS Transmits or Transmitter
TS Thunderstorm
TSGR Thunderstorm with hail
TUE Tuesday
TURB Turbulence
TWR Aerodrome control tower or aerodrome
TWY Taxiway
TWYL
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TYP Type of aircraft
U
UFN Until further notice
UHF Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000 MHz
UIR Upper flight information region
UNL Unlimited
U/S Unserviceable
UTA Upper control area
UTC universal time coordinated
V
VDF Very high frequency direction-finding station
VFR Visual flight rules
VHF Very high frequency [30 to 300 MHz
VIP Very important person
VIS Visibility
VMC Visual meteorological conditions
VOR VHF omni-directional radio range
VRB Variable
VV* Vertical visibility
W
W West or western longitude
W White
WDI Wind direction indicator
WED Wednesday
WEF With effect from
WIE With immediate effect or effective immediately
WILCO Will comply
WIP Works in progress
WRNG Warning
WSPD Wind speed
WT Weight
WX Weather
Y
YR Your
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GEN 2.3 CHART SYMBOLS
1. Charts other than approach charts Civil (land)
Civil (water)
Joint civil and military (land)
Joint civil and military (water)
Military (land)
Military (water)
Emergency aerodrome or aerodrome with no facilities
Sheltered anchorage
Heliport
2. Approach charts The aerodrome on which the procedure is based Aerodromes affecting the traffic pattern on the aerodrome on which the procedure is based
3. Aerodrome charts Hard surface runway
Unpaved runway
Stopway (SWY)
Clearway (CWY)
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4. Aerodrome installations and lights Aerodrome reference point (ARP)
Taxiways and parking areas
Control tower
Point light
Barrette
Marine light
Obstacle light
Aeronautical ground light
Wind direction indicator (lighted)
Wind direction indicator (unlighted)
Landing direction indicator (lighted)
Landing direction indicator (unlighted)
5. Miscellaneous
Highest elevation on chart
Obstacles
Ground obstacles
Note: numerals in italics indicate elevation of top of obstacles above sea level. Upright numerals in parentheses indicate height above specified datum.
Restricted airspace (prohibited,
Common boundary of two areas
Transmission line or overhead cable
Isogonal 17 o E
6. Obstacle
Elevation of high of obstacle above the sea level must be: 180 171
The height above specified datum must be: 75 90
7. Group Obstacles
Elevation of high of obstacle above the sea level must be: 125 163
The height above specified datum must be 40 45
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GEN 2.4 LOCATION INDICATORS
The location indicators marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used in the address component of AFS messages.
ENCODE DECODE
Location Indicator Indicator Location
Butare HRYI* HRYI* Butare
Kamembe INTL Airport HRZA* HRZA* Kamembe INTL Airport
Gisenyi HRYG* HRYG* Gisenyi
Kigali INTL Airport HRYR HRYR Kigali INTL Airport
Nemba HRYN* HRYN* Nemba
Ruhengeri HRYU* HRYU* Ruhengeri
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GEN 2.5 LIST OF RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS
ENCODE DECODE
ID Station name
Facility Purpose Station name
Facility ID Purpose
GY GISENYI NDB A GISENYI NDB GY A
KB KAMEMBE NDB A KAMEMBE NDB KB A
KNB KIGALI-KANOMBE
ILS A KIGALI-KANOMBE
ILS KNB A
KNM
KIGALI-KANOMBE
VOR/DME
AE KIGALI-KANOMBE
VOR/DME KNM AE
LO KIGALI-KANOMBE
L A KIGALI-KANOMBE
L LO A
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GEN 2.6 CONVERSION TABLES
NM to KM 1 NM = 1.852 KM
KM to NM 1 KM = 0.54 NM
FT to M 1 FT = 0.3048 M
M to FT 1 M = 3.281 FT
NM KM KM NM FT M M FT
0.1 0.185 0.1 0.05 1 0.305 1 3.28
0.2 0.370 0.2 0.11 2 0.610 2 6.56
0.3 0.556 0.3 0.16 3 0.914 3 9.84
0.4 0.741 0.4 0.22 4 1.219 4 13.12
0.5 0.926 0.5 0.27 5 1.524 5 16.40
0.6 1.111 0.6 0.32 6 1.829 6 19.69
0.7 1.296 0.7 0.38 7 2.134 7 22.97
0.8 1.482 0.8 0.43 8 2.438 8 26.25
0.9 1.667 0.9 0.49 9 2.743 9 29.53
1 1.852 1 0.54 10 3.048 10 32.81
2 3.704 2 1.08 20 6.096 20 65.62
3 5.556 3 1.62 30 9.144 30 98.43
4 7.408 4 2.16 40 12.192 40 131.23
5 9.260 5 2.70 50 15.240 50 164.04
6 11.112 6 3.24 60 18.288 60 196.85
7 12.964 7 3.78 70 21.336 70 229.66
8 14.816 8 4.32 80 24.384 80 262.47
9 16.668 9 4.86 90 27.432 90 295.28
10 18.520 10 5.40 100 30.480 100 328.08
20 37.040 20 10.80 200 60.960 200 656.17
30 55.560 30 16.20 300 91.440 300 984.25
40 74.080 40 21.60 400 121.920 400 1 312.34
50 92.600 50 27.00 500 152.400 500 1 640.42
60 111.120 60 32.40 600 182.880 600 1 968.50
70 129.640 70 37.80 700 213.360 700 2 296.59
80 148.160 80 43.20 800 243.840 800 2 624.67
90 166.680 90 48.60 900 274.320 900 2 952.76
100 185.200 100 54.00 1 000 304.800 1 000 3 280.84
200 370.400 200 107.99 2 000 609.600 2 000 6 561.68
300 555.600 300 161.99 3 000 914.400 3 000 9 842.52
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KM to NM 1 KM = 0.54 NM
FT to M 1 FT = 0.3048 M
M to FT 1 M = 3.281 FT
NM KM KM NM FT M M FT
400 740.800 400 215.98 4 000 1219.200 4 000 13123
500 926.000 500 269.98 5 000 1524.000 5 000 16 404.20
6 000 1 828.800
7 000 2 133.600
8 000 2 438.400
9 000 2 743.200
10 000 3 048.000
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0.04
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0.20
0.21
0.22
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0.24
0.25
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
4.8
5.4
6.0
6.6
7.2
7.8
8.4
9.0
9.6
10.2
10.8
11.4
12.0
12.6
13.2
13.8
14.4
15.0
0.26
0.27
0.28
0.29
0.30
0.31
0.32
0.33
0.34
0.35
0.36
0.37
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0.41
0.42
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0.45
0.46
0.47
0.48
0.49
0.50
15.6
16.2
16.8
17.4
18.0
18.6
19.2
19.8
20.4
21.0
21.6
22.2
22.8
23.4
24.0
24.6
25.2
25.8
26.4
27.0
27.6
28.2
28.8
29.4
30.0
0.51
0.52
0.53
0.54
0.55
0.56
0.57
0.58
0.59
0.60
0.61
0.62
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0.65
0.66
0.67
0.68
0.69
0.70
0.71
0.72
0.73
0.74
0.75
30.6
31.2
31.8
32.4
33.0
33.6
34.2
34.8
35.4
36.0
36.6
37.2
37.8
38.4
39.0
39.6
40.2
40.8
41.4
42.0
42.6
43.2
43.8
44.4
45.0
0.76
0.77
0.78
0.79
0.80
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.90
0.91
0.92
0.93
0.94
0.95
0.96
0.97
0.98
0.99
45.6
46.2
46.8
47.4
48.0
48.6
49.2
49.8
50.4
51.0
51.6
52.2
52.8
53.4
54.0
54.6
55.2
55.8
56.4
57.0
57.6
58.2
58.8
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GEN 2.7 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLES
1. Introduction
1.1 The tables on the next pages have been prepared by the main metereological office of RWANDA and is reproduced with its permission. The tables includes data of five (5) public airports and aerodromes open for commercial air transport.
Times are given in UTC for Sunrise (SR) and Sunset (SS), observed and certified in the year 1990
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STATIONS DATES 15 JAN
15 FEB
15 MAR
15 APR
15 MAY
15 JUN
KIGALI
HRYR
015759S
0300759E
SR
SS
0357
1621
0403
1624
0400
1617
0352
1606
0350
1602
0354
1606
BUTARE
HRYI
0236S
02944E
SR
SS
0357
1624
0404
1626
0401
1619
0354
1608
0352
1603
0356
1607
CYANGUGU
KAMEMBE
HRZA
022733S
0285430E
SR
SS
0401
1627
0408
1629
0405
1622
0358
1611
0355
1606
0400
1610
GISENYI
HRYG
014036S
0291533E
SR
SS
0401
1624
0407
1627
0403
1620
0356
1610
0353
1606
0357
1610
RUHENGERI
HRYU
0130S
02938E
SR
SS
0359
1623
0405
1626
0401
1619
0354
0609
0350
1605
0355
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STATIONS DATES 15 JUL
15 AUG
15 SEP
15 OCT
15 NOV
15 DEC
KIGALI
HRYR
015759S
0300759E
SR
SS
0400
1611
0357
1610
0347
1602
0336
1555
0333
1556
0342
1607
BUTARE
HRYI
0236S
02944E
SR
SS
0402
1612
0359
1612
0348
1604
0337
1557
0333
1558
0342
1610
CYANGUGU
KAMEMBE
HRZA
022733S
0285430E
SR
SS
0405
1615
0403
1615
0352
1607
0340
1600
0337
1601
0346
1613
GISENYI
HRYG
014036S
0291533E
SR
SS
0402
1615
0401
1614
0350
1606
0339
1558
0336
1559
0346
1610
RUHENGERI
HRYU
0130S
02938E
SR
SS
0400
1615
0358
1614
0348
1605
0337
1557
0335
1558
0344
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GEN 3. SERVICES
GEN 3.1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
1. Responsible service
1.1 The Aeronautical Information Service, which forms part of the Rwanda CAA, ensures the flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international and national air navigation within the area of its responsibility. It consists of AIS Headquarters and International NOTAM Office (NOF).
1.2 AIS Headquarters
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Aeronautical Information Services Kigali International Airport P.O. Box 1122 TEL: (250) 25258 5845 Fax: (250) 25258 2609 AFS: HRYRYNYX email: [email protected]
1.3 International NOTAM office (NOF)
Same as AIS
The service is provided 24hrs, 7 days a week.
2. Area of responsibility
The Aeronautical Information Service is responsible for the collection and dissemination of information for the entire territory of Rwanda. The service is also provided for the defined part of ATS route A408 within Tanzanian airspace according to the bilateral agreements signed between the two competent ATS units.
3. Aeronautical publications
3.1 The aeronautical information is provided by the means of publication of the following documents:
— Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP);
— Amendment to the AIP (AIP AMDT);
— Supplement to the AIP (AIP SUP);
— NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB);
— Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC); and
— Checklists and summaries.
NOTAM and the related monthly checklists are issued via the Aeronautical Fixed Service (AFS), while PIB are made available at the international NOTAM office. All other Documents are distributed by air mail.
3.2 Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
The AIP is the basic aviation document intended primarily to satisfy international requirements for the exchange of permanent aeronautical information and long duration temporary changes essential for air navigation.
AIP RWANDA is published in ONE volume only. The AIP is published in a loose-leaf form in (English) for use in international and domestic operations, whether the flight is a commercial or a private one.
3.3 Amendment service to the AIP (AIP AMDT)
Amendments to the AIP are made by means of replacement sheets.
- regular AIP Amendment (AIP AMDT) are issued in accordance with the established regular interval, incorporate permanent changes into the AIP on the indicated publication date.
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A brief description of the subjects affected by the amendment is given on the AIP Amendment cover sheet. New information included on the reprinted AIP pages is annotated or identified by a vertical line in the left margin (or immediately to the left) of the change/addition.
Each AIP page and each AIP replacement page introduced by an amendment, including the amendment cover sheet, are dated. The date consists of the day, month (by name) and year of the publication date.
Each AIP AMDT is allocated separate serial numbers which are consecutive and based on the calendar year. The year, indicated by four digits, is a part of the serial number of the amendment, e.g. AIP AMDT 1/2003.
A checklist of AIP pages containing page number/chart title and the publication or effective date (day, month by name and year) of the information is reissued with each amendment and is an integral part of the AIP.
3.4 Supplement to the AIP (AIP SUP)
Temporary changes of long duration (three months and longer) and information of short duration which consists of extensive text and/or graphics, supplementing the permanent information contained in the AIP, are published as AIP Supplements (AIP SUP). Operationally significant temporary changes to the AIP are published in accordance with the AIRAC system and its established effective dates and are identified clearly by the acronym AIRAC AIP SUP.
AIP Supplements are separated by information subject (General—GEN, En-route—ENR and Aerodromes—AD) and are placed accordingly at the beginning of each AIP Part. Each AIP Supplement (regular or AIRAC) is allocated a serial number which is consecutive and based on the calendar year, i.e. AIP SUP S2001/03.
An AIP Supplement is kept in the AIP as long as all or some of its contents remain valid. The period of validity of the
information contained in the AIP Supplement will normally be given in the supplement itself. Alternatively, NOTAM may be used to indicate changes to the period of validity or cancellation of the supplement.
The checklist of AIP Supplements currently in force is issued in the printed plain-language summary of NOTAM in force each three months.
3.5 NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB)
NOTAM contain information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential for personnel concerned with flight operations. The text of each NOTAM contains the information in the order shown in the ICAO NOTAM format and is composed of the significations/uniform abbreviated phraseology assigned to the ICAO NOTAM Code complemented by ICAO abbreviations, indicators, identifiers, designators, call signs, frequencies, figures and plain language. NOTAM are originated and issued for Kigali FIR and are distributed in two series identified by the letters A and B.
Series A. General rules, en-route navigation and communication facilities, airspace restrictions and information concerning the international airport.
Series B. Information on domestic aerodromes.
Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB), which contain a recapitulation of current NOTAM and other information of urgent character for the operator/flight crews, are available at the airport AIS unit. The extent of the information contained in the PIB is indicated under 5. of this subsection.
3.6 Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC)
The Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC) contain information on the long-term forecast of any major change in legislation,
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regulations, procedures or facilities; infor-mation of a purely explanatory or advisory nature liable to affect flight safety; and information or notification of an explanatory or advisory nature concerning technical, legislative or purely administrative matters. To facilitate the use of Rwanda AIC, they are colour coded according to their subject matters as follows;
White (W): Administrative matters e.g. License examination date fees/charges;
Yellow (Y): Operational matters including ATS facilities and requirements;
Pink (P): Matters which need special emphasis on safety;
Mauve (M): Danger area Maps/Charts
Green (G): Maps and Charts; AIC’s are issued in one series and given Internationa distribution.
Each AIC is numbered consecutively within each series on a calendar year basis. The year, indicated by four digits, is a part of the serial number of the AIC, e.g. AIC 1/2000. A checklist of AIC currently in force is issued as an AIC once a year.
3.7 Checklist and summary of NOTAM
A checklist of valid NOTAM is issued monthly via AFS. The checklist is followed by a printed summary of NOTAM dis-tributed by mail to all recipients of the Inte-grated Aeronautical Information Package. It contains a plain language presentation of the valid NOTAM and information about the number of the latest issued AIP AMDT, AIP SUP and AIC that will become effective.
3.8 Sale of publications
The said publications can be obtained from the Aeronautical Information Service. Purchase prices are published in AIC.
Aeronautical information publication =86 USD $ or its equivalent
Amendment services for one calendar year=43 USD $ or its equivalent
Nonresident subscribers should settle our invoices direct to our bankers by using Money Transfer:
RCAA bank Address
BANK OF KIGALI
Beneficiary: Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
Account number: 6015823-13
Swift code: BK1GRWRW
Subscribers should indicate the invoice number being settled in the transaction.
NOTAM, AIP Supplements and Aeronautical Information Circulars are issued free of charge to all holders of AIP Rwanda.
4. AIRAC System
4.1 In order to control and regulate the operationally significant changes requiring amendments to charts, route-manuals etc., such changes, whenever possible, will be issued on predetermined dates according to the AIRAC SYSTEM. This type of information will be published as an AIRAC AIP AMDT or an AIRAC AIP SUP. If an AIRAC AMDT or SUPP cannot be produced due to lack of time, NOTAM clearly marked AIRAC will be issued. Such NOTAM will immediately be followed by an AMDT or SUPP.
4.2 The table below indicates AIRAC effective dates for the coming years. AIRAC information will be issued so that the information will be received by the user not later than 28 days, and for major changes not later than 56 days, before the effective date. At AIRAC effective date a trigger NOTAM will be issued giving a brief description of the contents, effective date and reference number of the AIRAC AIP AMDT or AIRAC AIP SUP that will become effective on that date. Trigger NOTAM will remain in force as a reminder
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in the PIB until the new checklist /summary is issued.
If no information was submitted for publication at the AIRAC date, a NIL notification will be issued by NOTAM not later than one AIRAC cycle before the
AIRAC cycle and the AIRAC effective date concerned. .
Schedule of AIRAC effective dates
2010 2011 2012
14 January 13 January 12 January 11 February 10 February 09 February
11 March 10 March 8 March8 April 7 April 5 April6 may 5 may 3 May3 June 2 June 31 may1 July 30 June 28 June29 july 28 July 26 July
26 August 25 August 23 August23 September 22 September 20 September
21 October 20 October 18 October18 November 17 November 15 November 16 December 15 December 13 December
5. Pre-flight information service at aerodromes
At Kigali international airport the PIB is made available according to daily flight requirements. It contains the most recent aeronautical information from neighboring countries and Kenya. Furthermore, the briefing office is favorably prepared for self-briefing.
5.1 Pre-flight information is available at aerodromes as detailed below:
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Kigali INTL airport All states within the ICAO AFI, EUR, MID NAT SAM Asia and Pacific.
5.2. Daily pre-flight information bulletins Route bulletins and list of valid NOTAM are available for distribution at the Kigali aerodrome AIS unit.
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GEN 3.2 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
1. Responsible services
1.1 The Civil Aviation Administration of Rwanda provides a certain range of aeronautical charts for use by all types of civil aviation. The Aeronautical Information Service produces the charts which are part of the AIP; all other aeronautical charts are produced by the Department of Surveys. Charts, suitable for pre-flight planning and briefing, selected from those listed in the ICAO Aeronautical Chart Catalogue (Doc 7101), are available for reference at Kigali international airport. (Their addresses can be found under paragraph. 3 below.) The charts are produced in accordance with the provisions contained in ICAO Annex 4 — Aeronautical Charts.
2. Maintenance of charts
2.1 The aeronautical charts included in
the AIP are kept up to date by amendments to the AIP. Information concerning the planning for or issuance of new maps and charts is notified by Aeronautical Information Circular.
2.2 If incorrect information detected on
published charts is of operational significance, it is corrected by NOTAM.
3. Purchase arrangements
3.1 The charts as listed under 5 of
this subsection may be obtained either from the:
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Aeronautical Information Service P.O.Box1122 KIGALI TEL : (250) 252 583441 EXT 113 Telefax: (250) 252 582609 AFS : HRYRYDYX Email: [email protected]
or through the following accredited chart
agents:
3.2 The Civil Aviation Administration,
the Aeronautical Information Service and the sale agent have copies of the ICAO Aeronautical Chart Catalogue (Doc 7101) where all aeronautical charts or chart series produced by this and other countries are listed, and known to be generally available to civil aviation.
4. Aeronautical chart series available
4.1 The following series of aeronautical charts are produced:
-Kigali International Airport a) Aerodrome Chart; b) Aircraft Parking Chart; c) Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO —
Type A (for each runway);
Instrument Approach Chart — ICAO: • ILS procedure runway 28 • VOR/DME procedure runway 28
Visual Approach Chart: KIGALI, KAMEMBE,
GISENYI, BUTARE, RUHENGERI.
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The charts currently available are listed under 5. of this subsection.
4.2 General description of each series
a) Aerodrome Chart — ICAO. This chart
contains detailed aerodrome/heliport data to provide flight crews with information that will facilitate the ground movement of aircraft:
— from the aircraft stand to the runway; and — from the runway to the aircraft stand. It also provides essential operational
information at the aerodrome. b)Aircraft Parking Chart. This Chart is
produced for Kigali airport. It provides the information required to facilitate the ground movement of aircraft between the taxiways and the aircraft stands and the parking of aircraft.
c)Aerodrome Obstacle Chart — ICAO — Type A (operating limitations). This chart contains detailed information on obstacles in the take-off flight path areas of aerodromes. It is shown in plan and profile view.
d) Instrument Approach Chart-ICAO. This is produced for Kigali International Airport where instrument approach procedures have been established. A separate Instrument Approach Chart- ICAO has been provided for each approach procedure.
The aeronautical data shown include information on aerodromes, prohibited and restricted areas, radio communication facilities and navigation aids, minimum sector altitude, procedure track portrayed in plan and profile view, aerodrome operating minima, etc. This chart provides the flight crew with information that will enable them to perform an approved instrument approach procedure to the runway of intended landing including the missed approach procedure and where applicable, associ-ated holding patterns.
e) Visual Approach Chart This chart is produced for aerodromes used by civil aviation where:
• only limited navigation facilities
are available; or
• few radio communication facilities are available; or
• no adequate aeronautical charts of the aerodrome and its surroundings at 1:500 000 or greater scale are available; or
The aeronautical data shown include information on aerodromes, obstacles, designated airspace, visual approach information, radio navigation aids and communication facilities, as appropriate.
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5. List of aeronautical charts available
Note: - Those chart series marked by an asterisk form part of the AIP.
Title of series Scale Name and/or number Date
Instrument approach chart – ICAO*
1:250 000 KIGALI
HRYR ILS/VOR 28
HRYR VOR/DME 28
Visual approach chart* Cyangugu HRZA VAC 01
Gisenyi HRYG VAC 02
Butare HRYI VAC 03 To be
Ruhengeri HRYU VAC 04 Developed
OACI* (AC) 1: 10 000
Aerodrome obstacle chart – ICAO*
1:15 000
Kigali AOC-A 10/28
Title of series Scale Name and/or number Price Date
Instrument approach chart - ICAO* 1/250 000
Kigali
HRYR ILS/VOR 28
HRYR VOR/DME 28
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Visual approach chart* Kamembe/Cyangugu
HRZA VAC 01
Gisenyi
HRYG VAC 02
Butare
HRYI VAC 03
Ruhengeri
HRYU VAC 04
To be
developed
OACI* (AC) 1/10 000
Aerodrome obstacle chart - ICAO* 1/15 000
Kigali AOC-A 10/28
NB: Aeronautical Charts to be developed
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GEN 3.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
1. Responsible service
The Air Navigation Service Unit under the supervision of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority is the responsible authority for the provision of air traffic services within the area indicated under 2 below.
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
Air Navigation Service Unit
Kigali International Airport
P.O Box 1122, KIGALI, Rwanda
Tel: (+250) 252 585845
Fax: (+250) 252 582609
Email : [email protected]
AFS: HRYRYAYX
The services are provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following ICAO documents:
Annex 2 — Rules of the Air
Annex 11 — Air Traffic Services
Doc 4444 — Procedures for Air Navigation Services —Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM)
Doc 8168 — Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS)
Doc 7030 — Regional Supplementary Procedures
Differences to these provisions are detailed in subsection GEN 1.7.
2. Area of responsibility
Air traffic services are provided for the entire territory of Rwanda up to FL 245, including its territorial waters. In accordance with the bilateral air navigation agreement, air traffic services are provided, under the delegated authority, in the airspace of TANZANIA along the ATS route A408 until ALTIN point. According to the same agreements the upper airspace of Rwanda is delegated to Tanzanian services of air navigation.
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3. Types of services
The following types of services are provided:
-Flight Information Service (FIS) and Alerting
Service (ALRS),
- Approach Control (APP)
The following types of services are provided at certain aerodromes:
- Aerodrome Control (TWR);
- Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS).
4. Co-ordination between the operator and ATS
Co-ordination between the operator and air traffic services is affected in accordance with 2.15 of ICAO Annex 11 and 2.1.1.4 and 2.1.1.5 of Part VIII of the Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services (Doc 4444, PANS-ATM).
5. Minimum flight altitude
The minimum flight altitudes on the ATS routes, as presented in section ENR 3, have been determined so as to ensure a minimum vertical clearance above the controlling obstacle in the area concerned.
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6. ATS units address list
Unit name
Name
Postal
address
Telephone NR Telefax NR
Telex
AFS address
1 2 3 4 5 6
DARES SALAAM ACC
AIP TANZANIA
KIGALI APP B.P. 1122
Kigali International Airport
(+250) 252585499
(+250) 252582609
HRYRZTZX
GOMA APP AIP D.R CONGO
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GEN 3.4 COMMUNICATION SERVICES
1. Responsible service
The responsible service for the provision of telecommunication and navigation facility services in Rwanda is the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority.
Director General:
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
P.O Box 1122 Kigali
Telephone: (250) 252 585845
Fax: (250) 252 582609
AFTN: HRYRYDYX
E-mail: [email protected]
The service is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following ICAO documents:
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications
- Doc8400-Procedures for Air Navigation Services - ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (PANS-ABC)
- Doc 8585-Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical Authorities and Services
- Doc 7030-Regional Supplementary Procedures
- Doc 7910-Location Indicators
2. Area of responsibility
Communication services are provided for the entire KIGALI FIR. Arrangements for such services on a continuing basis should be made with the Airport's Administration (Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority),Unit of Airports and Air Navigation services who are also responsible for the application of the regulations concerning the design, type and installations of aircraft radio stations.
Responsibility for the daily operations of these services is vested in the technical departments of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority at Kigali international airport. Inquiries, suggestions or complaints regarding any telecommunication service should be referred to the Civil Aviation Administration, Airports unit or Air Navigation unit as appropriate.
3. Types of service
3.1 Radio navigation services
a) LF/MF non-directional beacon (NDB)
b) Instrument landing system (ILS)
c) VHF omni directional radio range (VOR)
d) Distance-measuring equipment (DME)
e) Landing DME
The coordinates listed refer to the transmitting antennas.
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3.2 Mobile/ Fixed services
3.2.1 Mobile services
The aeronautical stations maintain a conti-
nuous watch on their stated frequencies
during the published operational hours
unless otherwise notified.
An aircraft should normally communicate with the air-ground control radio station that exercises control in the area in which the aircraft is flying. Aircraft should maintain a continuous watch on the appropriate frequency of the control station and should not abandon watch, except in an emergency, without informing the control radio station.
3.2.2 Fixed service
The messages to be transmitted over the Aeronautical Fixed Service (AFS) are accepted only if:
a) they satisfy the requirements of ICAO Annex 10, Vol. II, Chapter 3, 3.3;
b) they are prepared in the form specified in ICAO Annex 10;
c) the text of an individual message does not exceed 200 groups.
General aircraft operating agency messages are only accepted for transmission to countries that have agreed to accept Class “B” traffic.
3.3 Broadcasting service
Aerodrome Terminal Information service D-ATIS on 128.7 MHZ frequency.
3.4 Language used: English
3.5 Where detailed information can be obtained
Details of the various facilities available for the en-route traffic can be found in Part 2, ENR 4.
Details of the facilities available at the individual aerodromes can be found in the relevant sections of Part 3 (AD). In cases where a facility is serving both the en-route traffic and the aerodromes, details are given in the relevant sections of Part 2 (ENR) and Part 3 (AD).
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AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICES: TELEGRAPH
…
KIGALI
AFTN CENTRE
JOHANNESBURG
INTL COM CENTRE
FAJS
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ACC
Kinshasa
TWR
Kamembe
APP
GOMA TWR GISENYI
ACC
DAR ES
SALAAM
APP
BUJUMBURA
APP
KIGALI
ACC
ENTEBBE
ACC
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GEN 3.5 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
1. Responsible service
The meteorological services for civil aviation are provided by the Meteorological department of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority.
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
Metereological Department
Kigali International Airport
P.O. Box 1122
Kigali
Rwanda
Tel: (+250) 252 583441/ 585845
Fax: (+250) 252 582609
E-mail: [email protected]
AFS: HRYRYMYX
The service is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following ICAO documents:
Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
Doc 7030 — Regional Supplementary Procedures
Differences to these provisions are detailed in subsection GEN 1.7.
2. Area of responsibility
Meteorological service is provided within the Kigali FIR.
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3. Meteorological observations and reports Name of station/
Location indicator
Type & frequency of observation/automatic observing equipment
Types of MET reports & Supplementary Information included
Observation System &
Site(s)
Hours of operation
Climatological
information
1 2 3 4 5 6
KIGALI/Kigali
HRYR
Semi-hourly plus special observations
Wind direction and speed/at 10M above ground level
METAR, SPECI, TAF, SYNOP
Plain language
Suppl: TREND
SFC wind Cup anemometer
see AD chart
RVR EQPT:AVBL
Thermometer:
see AD chart
H24 Climatologi-cal tables
AVBL
CYANGUGU/ Kamembe
HRZA
Hourly plus special observations. Wind direction and speed/at 10M above ground level
METAR, SPECI,
Plain language
Cup Anemometer 30 m right RWY 20. Next to ACFT parking and TWR
H12 Climatologi-cal tables
AVBL
GISENYI/Gisenyi HRYG
Hourly plus special observations. Wind direction and speed/at 10M above ground level
METAR, SPECI, Plain language
Cup Anemometer
SR/SS
BUTARE/Butare HRYI
Hourly plus special observations. Wind direction and speed/at 10M above ground level
METAR, SPECI, Plain language
Cup Anemometer
SR/SS
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4. Types of services
Personal briefing and consultation for flight crew members are provided only at KIGALI/International. For some other aerodromes, consultation is available if SSB communication is possible and information from other aerodromes is obtained.
4.1 Pre-flight information
Metereological information to aircraft in flight is passed through the appropriate ATS unit whenever they are requested.
4.2 Metereological procedures for international Air Navigation.
The metereological service of International Air Navigation is conducted in conformity with the procedures of ICAO as contained in the following ICAO documents as amended from time to time.
(a) Annex 3 International Standards and Recommended Practices
(b) DOC 7030 Regional Supplementary Procedures
4.3 Advance Operational Planning
Requests for metereological information required for planning new routes and schedules or other major questions effecting future Civil Aviation operations or policy should, in all cases, be addressed to the Director of Rwanda Metereological Agency.
4.4 Complaints or comments on the metereological service.
All users of the metereological services for air navigation should submit, promptly to the Director Met Agency.
Any complaints or or comments on the service. Aircrew should realize, however, that complaints can be investigated only if accompanied by full details of the flight, the forecast and/or other information issued and the respects in which the forecast and other information has been provided inaccurate.
For domestic flights, the MET information may be exchanged depending on the point-to-point communication availability. For international flights, the flight docu-mentation comprises a significant weather chart, an upper wind and upper air temperature chart and the latest available aerodrome forecast for the destination and its alternate aerodromes.
5. Notification required from operators
Notification from operators in respect of briefing, consultation, flight documentation and other meteorological information needed by them (ref. ICAO Annex 3, 2.3) is normally required for non scheduled international flights. Such notification should be received at least 6 hours before the expected time of departure.
6. Aircraft reports
No obligation exists for aircraft to make any meteorological observations during flights in Rwanda airspace. However, it is recommended that aircrew transmit to the Kigali air traffic control all meteorological observations in plain language or in AIREP form and to provide post-flight AIREPs to the Main Meteorological Centre at KIGALI.
Aircraft observations or AIREPs are collected by the Meteorological Centre at Kigali for transmission to NAIROBI, the regional centre responsible of dissemination. The same data are also transmitted to BUJUMBURA.
No ATS/MET reporting points are defined in KIGALI FIR.
7. VOLMET service – NIL
8. SIGMET service – NIL
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GEN 3.6 SEARCH AND RESCUE
1. Responsible Authority
The search and rescue service in RWANDA is provided by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority in collaboration with Rwanda Defense Forces responsible for making the necessary facilities available.
When SAR operations are needed, a Rescue Co-ordination Centre is established in the Civil Aviation Administration.
The address is as follows:
Rescue coordination center
Kigali International Airport
P.O. Box 1122
Kigali-Rwanda
Tel: (+250) 252 585499/ 585845
Email: [email protected]
The service is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in:
a) ICAO Annex 12 — Search and
Rescue. b) Doc 7030 – Regional
Supplementary Procedures for Alerting and Search and Rescue Service applicable in AFI region.
c) Doc 9731- Search and Rescue Manual
d) Annex 13- Aircraft Accident and incident Investigation.
2. Area of responsibility
The search and rescue service is responsible for SAR operations within Kigali FIR.
3. Types of service
Various elements of the National Police, the marine and the armed forces are also available for search and rescue missions, when required. The aeronautical, maritime and public telecommunication services are also available to the search and rescue organization.
All aircraft which are likely to be deployed for SAR operations are equipped so as to be able to communicate on 121.500 MHz. However, those aircraft are not on permanent alert; they rather take on board suitable supplies and equipments when called for a current case of search and rescue.
3.1 Notification of Rescue Coordination
Centres (RCCs). The notification shall
contain such as following information as is
available in the order listed:
a) INCERFA, ALERFA or
DETRESFA as appropriate to the
phase of the emergency
b) Agency and person calling
c) Nature of the emergency
d) Significant information from the
flight plan
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e) Unit which made last contact, time
and means used
f) Last position report and how
determined
g) Colour and distinctive marks of
aircraft
h) Dangerous goods carried as cargo
i) Any action taken by reporting office
j) Other pertinent marks
3.2 Search and Rescue Units
Name Location Facilities Remarks
1 2 3 4
RCC KIA Military/ Police Helicopters
Available 24 HRS
R.SUB Unit Address Alerting post Address
ATC-KGL Tel: (250) 252585499
Email: [email protected]
RPC-N Tel: 0788311151/ 0788311148
ATC-KB Tel: (250) 252 357353
RPC-S Tel: 0788311138/ 0788311127
ATC-GY Tel: (250) 252 55104058
RPC-E Tel: 0788311147/ 0788311146
RPC-W Tel: 0788311118/ 0788311149
3.3 Information to the Operator
When an area control or flight information centre decides that an aircrafts is in the uncertainty of the alert phase, it shall when practicable, advice the operator prior to notifying the rescue coordination centre.
All information notified to the Rescue Coordination Centre by an area control or flight information centre shall whenever practicable, also be
communicated without delay to the operator.
All the aircraft are based at Kigali Airport; short range helicopters MI24, MI17 and R44.
Mountain rescue units are set up by the Communal authority, together with the local police unit.
Patrol boats are available allover the territorial waters of the lake Kivu.
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3.4 Facilities to perform beyond boundaries
In order to make easier the entry formalities, the authorization of entry into Rwanda for aircraft, equipment and personnel of other States in order to participate in the search for an accident, is issued by the Rescue Co-ordination Centre. Should entry permission be granted, the Rescue Co-ordination Centre will give instructions as to the control that will be exercised on entry of such aircraft and/or personnel.
Direct relationship between local authorities nearby borders of States around Rwanda has to be exerted in case of effective SAR operations.
4. SAR Agreements
4.1 Search and rescue agreement have been signed between Rwanda and neighbouring states (Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, D.R.Congo) concerning the inter-state use of Search and Rescue facilities.
Normally, the SAR service and facilities in Rwanda are available without charge to neighboring States upon request addressed to the Directorate of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority when they are not engaged in search and rescue operations in their home territory. Nevertheless, reciprocal considerations will be taken into account towards any neighboring country which should claim the reimbursement of expenses caused in SAR operations.
4.2 Search and Rescue facilities
Search and Rescue Military and Police Helicopters are available at Kigali International Airport. Mountain rescue units are set up by the Communal authority, together with the local police Unit. Patrol boats are available all over the territorial waters of the Lake Kivu and Lake Muhazi.
5. Conditions of availability
Normally, the SAR service and facilities in Rwanda are available without charge to
neighbouring States upon request addressed to the Directorate of Rwanda Civil Aviation
Authority when they are not engaged in search and rescue operations in their home territory.
Nevertheless, reciprocal considerations will be taken into account towards any neighbouring
country which should claim the reimbursement of expenses caused in SAR operations.
6. Procedures and signals used
6.1 Procedures and signals used by aircraft
Procedures for pilots-in-command observing an accident or intercepting a distress call and/or
message are outlined in ICAO Annex 12, Chapter 5.
6.2 Communications
Transmission and reception of distress messages within the Kigali Search and Rescue Area
are handled in accordance with ICAO Annex 10, Volume II, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.3.
For communications during search and rescue operations, the codes and abbreviations
published in ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (Doc 8400) are used.
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At Kigali, the frequency 121.5 MHz is guarded continuously in the control tower, where is also located the approach control office.
Aircraft participating in SAR operations agree with ATC units of special callsign if so required to differentiate them from the rest of the traffic.
6.3 Search and rescue signals
The search and rescue signals to be used are those prescribed in ICAO Annex 12, Chapter
5, paragraph 5.1
6.4 Ground –Air Signal code for use by Rescue Units
Ground/air visual signal codes for use by survivors:
No. Message Code / symbol
1 Require assistance V
2 Require medical assistance X
3 No or Negative N
4 Yes or Affirmative Y
5 Proceeding in this direction
Instructions for use:
1. Make signals not less than 8 ft (2.5 m).
2. Take care to lay out signals exactly as shown.
3. Provide as much color contrast as possible between signals and background.
4. Make every effort to attract attention by other means such as radio, flares, smoke, reflected light.
6.5 Termination of Distress Communication and silence
a) When an aircraft is no longer in distress,
it shall transmit a message canceling the distress condition.
b) When the station which has controlled
the distress communication traffic becomes aware that the distress condition is ended, it shall take immediate action to ensure that this information is made available, as soon as possible to:
I) The ATS Unit concerned II) The aircraft operating
agency concerned or its representative, in accordance with pre established arrangements.
c) The distress communication and silence
conditions shall be terminated by transmitting a message, including the words ―DISTRESS TRAFFICE ENDED‖, on the frequency or frequencies being used for the distress traffic. The message shall be originated only by the station controlling the communication
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when, after the reception of the message prescribe in 3.6.8.6 b) it is authorized to do so by the appropriate authority.
6.6 Radiotelephony urgency communication
a) Action by the aircraft reporting on urgency condition. In addition to being preceded by the radiotelephony urgency signal PAN, PAN preferably spoken when instructed or expected to do so and communication cannot be re-established before the expiration of five minutes, three pronounced as the French ‖panne‖ the urgency message to be sent by an aircraft reporting an urgency condition shall:
i) Be on the air-ground frequency in use at the time consist of as many as required of the following elements spoken distinctly and if possible, in the following order;
- The name of the station addressed - The identification of the aircraft
6.7 Action by aircraft not equipped with radio.
a) Aircraft who have obtained an exemption to the carriage of radio (GEN5.1) or flying with unserviceable radio or not in a position to make distress calls when faced with an emergency and therefore, the only ways in which such an emergency comes to light are through definite reports or by the non-arrival of such aircraft at their designations. Pilots of such aircrafts have therefore, an additional responsibility to conform to the procedures detailed in GEN3.3-1 in order that SAR organization may not be called unnecessarily.
b) It is notified that the expenses incurred in organizing and carrying out a search for a missing aircraft are considerable and cannot be undertaken without due consideration being given to the known facts of each reported case.
The government therefore, reserves the right to take steps in certain circumstances
for the recovery of public funds expense in connection with the enquiry of a search for a missing aircraft.
6.8 Action to be taken by the pilot-in-command of an aircraft observing or becoming aware of distress or urgency incident
When a Pilot-in-Command observes that either another aircraft or a surface craft is in distress, he shall, unless he is unable, or in the circumstances of the case considers it unreasonable, or unnecessary.
a) Keep in sight the aircraft in distress until such time as his presence in no longer necessary
b) If applicable, take the watch as prescribed below
- Immediately acknowledge the distress/urgency message
- Take control of communication or specifically and clearly transfer that responsibility advising the aircraft if a transfer is made
- Take immediate action to ensure that all necessary information is made available as soon as possible to; The ATS Unit concerned The aircraft operating agency
concerned or its representative, in accordance with pre-established arrangements Note: the requirements to inform the aircraft operating agency concerned does not have priority over any other action which involves the safety of the flight in the area, or which might affect the progress of expected flight in the area.
- Warn other stations, as appropriate in order to prevent the transfer of traffic to the frequency of the distress communication.
6.9 Action to be taken by the pilot-in-command intercepting a Distress Message
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a) Whenever a distress signal and/or message or equivalent transmission is intercepted or radiotelegraphy or radio telephony by a Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft, he shall:
- record the position of the craft in distress if given
- if possible, take a bearing on transmission
- inform the appropriate Rescue Coordination Centre or Air Traffic Services Unit of the distress transmission, giving all available information
- at his direction, while awaiting instructions, proceed to the given in the transmission,
- if applicable, take the watch prescribed in 3.6.8.9
6.10 action by Crew involved in Distress Incident
Action by survivors to attract attention: for a missing aircraft action search
a) Make the aircraft as conspicuous as possible by spreading contrasting coloured material or improvising ground marks
b) Light signal fires and by day make smoke by the addition of smoke producing material
c) Fire distress flares and/or cartridges
d) Use many available bright surfaces as a heliograph
e) Fly anything available in the form of a flag or make the International Distress Signal consisting of a flag with a ball or anything resembling a ball above or below it.
f) Blow whistles g) Use dinghy radio signal light(when
fitted) h) If a dinghy radio is available it
should be set up and operated for periods of four minutes. When an accurate watch is available, special transmissions should be mad for periods of three minutes
commencing a fifteen and forty five minute pass each hour.
i) When an Emergency Location Beacon Aircraft is available, it should be used intermittently to conserve the battery except when aircraft are heard, seen or known to be in the vicinity when it should be left switched on
6.11 Signal with Surface Craft
For acknowledging receipt of signals, a) The hoisting of the ―code pennant‖
(vertical red and white stripes) close up (meaning understood)
b) The flashing of succession of ‖Ts‖ by signal lamp in the Morse code.
c) The changing of heading to follow the aircraft For indication inability to comply a) The hoisting of the International
Flag ‗‘N‖ (a blue and white checkered square)
b) The flashing of a succession of ―Ns‖ in the Morse code.
The following monoeuvres performed in sequence by an aircraft mean that the aircraft wishes to direct a surface craft in distress:
a) Circling the surface craft at least once
b) Crossing the projected course of the surface craft close ahead at low altitude, and; i) Rocking the wings, or ii) Opening and closing eh
throttle, or iii) Changing the propeller pitch
Note: Due to high nose level on board surface aircraft, the sound signals in (ii) and (iii) may be less effective than the visual signal in (i) and are regarded as alternative means of attracting attention
c) Heading in the direction in which the surface craft is to be directed
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craft to which the signal is directed is no longer required.
- Crossing the wake of the surface craft close astern at a low altitude, and
- Opening and closing the throttle, or - Changing the propeller pitch
6.12 Air- Ground signal
The following signals by aircraft mean that the ground signals have been understood:
a) During the hours of daylight: By rocking the aircraft wings
b) During hours of darkness Flashing on and off twice the aircraft‘s landing lights or if not so equipped, by switching on and off twice its navigation lights Lack of the above signal indicates that the ground signal is not understood.
7. Dissemination of distress information
7.1 The organization is available to civil and military aviation through the ATS. All reports of distressed or overdue aircraft should, therefore, be sent to any ATS unit or direct to the RCC or Sub-Centre. In addition, reports may be communicated, to any Police Station, Regional or District Office.
7.2 The following information should always be given or asked for when reporting or receiving reports of distress incidents:
a) Name, address and telephone number of person reporting.
b) Description of incident.
c) Position of incident in relation to well-known landmarks.
d) Date and time of incident.
e) Action being taken.
f) Names of witnesses.
7.3 Telephone calls concerning distress incidents may be made from any telephone. They should be passed in the form EMERGENCY to. (a/c identification)
7.4 The operating agency of any aircraft reported to be in need of SAR assistance will be advised as far as possible of the situation and developments by the ATS.
8. Alerting Services
The RCC will be notified immediately if any report has been received that an aircraft is considered to be in a state of the emergency, according to the following:
i) Uncertainty Phase (INCERFA) when:
a) no communication has been received from an aircraft within a period of thirty(30) minutes after the time a communication should have been received, or from the time an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such aircraft was first made, whichever is the earlier, or when
b) an aircraft fails to arrive within thirty (30) minutes to the ETA last notified to or estimated by ATS units, whichever is the later, except when no doubt exist as to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
ii) Alert Phase (ALERFA) when:
a) following the uncertainty phase, subsequent attempts to establish communication with the aircraft or inquiries to other relevant sources have failed to reveal any news of the aircraft or when
b) an aircraft has been cleared to land within five (5) minutes of the estimated time of landing and communication has not been re-established with the aircraft, or when
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c) information has been received which indicates that the operating efficient of the aircraft has been impaired, but not to the extent that a forced landing is likely, except when evidence exist that would allay apprehension as to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants, or when
d) an aircraft is known or believed to be subject to unlawful interference.
iii) Distress Phase (DETRESFA) when:
a) following the alert phase, further unsuccessful attempts to establish communication with the aircraft and more widespread unsuccessful inquiries point to the probability that the aircraft is in distress, or when
b) the fuel on board is considered to be exhausted, or to be insufficient to enable the aircraft to reach safely; or when
c) information is received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired to the extent that a forced landing is likely; or when
d) information is received that the aircraft is about to make or has made, a forced landing except when there is reasonable certainty that the aircraft and its occupants are not threatened by grave and eminent danger and do not require immediate assistance.
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GEN 4. CHARGES FOR AERODROMES / HELIPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
GEN 4.1 AERODROME/ HELIPORT CHARGES
General
The charges set out hereunder are common to the following Government aerodromes which have been notified of landing of civil aircraft. The concerned aerodromes are: KIGALI International Airport, KAMEMBE International Airport, GISENYI, BUTARE, RUHENGERI and NEMBA.
1. Landing of aircraft
Maximum permissible take-off weight allowed as specified under the regulations of the State in which the aircraft is registered. Landing charges at public aerodromes in Rwanda Basis: Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) authorized.
a) Domestic and lnternational flights
Aircraft weight (Kg)
Charge per 1000 kg or part thereof (USD)
Up to 50, 000 kg 4.50
Over 50, 000 kg 4.90
Helicopter Landing:
All helicopters landing on public
aerodromes will be subject to 50% of
landing fee outlined above.
Lighting charges:
For use of lighting facilities at aerodromes
an additional charge of 50% of the landing
charge will be levied for each landing or
take-off made at night when lighting may
be used. Where take-off is within 90
minutes of landing the total charge for both
movements will only be 50% of landing
fee.
PARKING CHARGES AT PUBLIC
AERODROMES IN RWANDA
Basis: Maximum take-off weight (MTOW)
authorised First 6 hours free; thereafter
any period of 24 hours or part thereof is
counted as one day.
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Charges per 24 hours or part thereof
Aircraft Weight (kg)
Parking charge USD
9,001 to 27,000 6.00
27,001 to 70,000 9.00
70,001 to 115,000 13.00
115,001 to 165,000 21.00
165,001 to 270,000 31.00
Over 270,00 41.00
Over 270,00 101.00
PASSENGER SERVICE AND SECURITY FEES AT PUBLIC AERODROMES IN RWANDA
1. Passenger service charge payable by the operator (to be included in the
passenger flight ticket).
International flights US$ 37 per departing passenger 2 years of age and above
Domestic flights US$ 8 or its equivalent in Rwf per departing passenger 2 years of age and above
2. Security charge payable by the operator (to be included in the passenger flight
ticket)
International Flights US$ 5 per departing passenger 2 years of age and above
Domestic Flights US$ 1 or its equivalent in Rwandan francs per departing passenger 2 years of age and above.
International flights (Cargo) US$ 1 per departing tonne
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AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE CHARGES
Basis: Maximum take-off weight
(MTOW) authorised
Air navigation charges
Aircraft weight
(kg)
Charges per journey in Kigali
(USD)
Up to 3 500 20.00
3 501 – 10 000 30.00
10 001 – 20 000 35.00
20 001 – 95 000 100.00
95 001 – 150 000 180.00
150 001 – 273 000 250.00
Over 273 000 310.00
PURCHASE OF AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER
PUBLICATIONS
Rwanda Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) 86 us $ or its
equivalent
Rwanda Aeronautical Information Publication annual amendment
service
43 us $ or its
equivalent
Aircraft Log Book 35 us $ or its
equivalent
Engine Log Book 35 us $ or its
equivalent
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Propeller Log Book 26 us $ or its
equivalent
Pilot Log Book 9 us $ or its
equivalent
Maps/Charts 9 us $ or its
equivalent
EXEMPTION FEES FROM ANY OF THE CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS
For an exemption from any Rwanda Civil
Aviation Regulation requirements
121 us $ or its equivalent
2. Parking, hangarage and long-term storage of aircraft
Parking of aircraft
Hangarage charges
The charge for hangarage is the double of that for parking.
Long-term storage
The owner or user of a civil aircraft of which the space occupied will be less than 200 square meters may, for the stay of such an aircraft on the aerodrome, apply to the
Director General of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority. A monthly contract may become effective on the day of arrival of the aircraft. Such a contract is automatically renewed with the same monthly tariffs. Notification will be required one month in advance from any party wishing to abolish the contract. The fees pursuant to a monthly contract must be paid in advance in the manner indicated by the Director General of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority.
3. Passenger service
Any departing passenger for International journey shall pay the airport service charge at a rate of 37 US dollars or equivalent in any convertible currency.
For Domestic departures the airport service fee is eight (8 USD) or its equivalent in Rwandan francs.
4. Security
Aviation security charges may be levied at the International Airport. The relevant charges will be published in the AIC.
5. Noise-related items
Nil.
6. Other Nil.
7. Exemptions and reductions
7.1 Exemptions
a) Aircraft owned or operated by the Government of Rwanda.
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b) Aircraft being used by foreign diplomatic mission including presidential and military aircraft used for official mission towards the Government of Rwanda and so cleared by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation.
c) Aircraft forced to return to the aerodrome of departure for reasons of safety if no intermediate landing is made.
d) Aircraft diverting to avoid imminent danger e.g. unlawful Interference.
e) Aircraft landing solely for customs, health and immigration or air traffic control purposes provided that no passenger, cargo and mail are disembarked or embarked and no fuel uplifted and the exemption claimed in advance.
f) Test flights subject to prior notification.
g) Aircraft exempted in writing by the Minister in charge of civil aviation.
7.2 Reductions
a) A series of landings made within an hour in the course of training shall be charged of one landing, provided that the aircraft has not returned to the parking.
b) Aircraft not exceeding 2,200 kg weight and which operated by an authorized flying club or is privately owned and is used solely for private business purposes, not being for hire or reward makes a single landing at any Government aerodrome, it shall pay one half of the standard landing and lighting rates.
c) Helicopters are allowed a reduction of 50 % of landing charges, navigation, lighting and parking fees.
7.3 Surcharges
An additional 50 % of the landing charge is levied for each landing and/or take-off effected at night.
8. Methods of payment
All foreign aircraft operators will in foreign convertible currencies in cash. Monthly invoices will be sent to billing address indicated on the clearance form, who will pay in convertible currencies.
Occasional international charter flights and non scheduled traffic including privated flights will pay at the airport/aerodrome of arrival.
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GEN 4.2 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE CHARGES
1. Approach control
1.1 The charges will be collected by the aerodrome authorities, in addition to the landing fees.
2. Route air navigation services
For aircraft overflying within Kigali Flight Information Region (FIR), a charge shall be paid for each flight in accordance with the table above.
3. Cost basis for air navigation services and Exemptions/reductions
The same as in chapter GEN 4.1 item 7.
4. Methods of payment
4.1 The owner and user of an aircraft are jointly and severally responsible for payment of the charge. Notification of the charge will be made monthly by the Airports Administration: Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) by forwarding an invoice.
4.2 All foreign aircraft operators will pay in foreign convertible currencies. Monthly invoices will be sent to the billing address given on the clearance form.
4.3 Requests for international over flights or international regular flights shall always include billing address of the operator when requesting for clearance permit.
4.4 Southern Africa development
community (SADC) VSAT charge.
4.4.1 Following the implementation for VSAT communication links between the Air Traffic Control Centres of the SADC States, a flat rate charge related to distance is levied on all aircraft operating between the States. The charge is billed and collected by IATA on behalf of the states. The distance related charges are as follows:
Distance (KM) Charge
Up to 1000------------------ 8 USD
1001 to 2000---------------15 USD
Over 2000-------------------22 USD
4.4.2 These charges will be revised on regular basis in consultation with IATA and other representative user groups depending on charges in operation costs, number of additional SADC VSAT sites, aircraft movements and other variable cost elements.
4.4.3 Users will be billed once only for each flight between SADC VSAT equipped States.
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PERSONNEL LICENSING FEES
Pilot Licences
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
Validation of foreign pilot licences
Type of licence Fees (Rwf)
Airline transport pilot licence 80,000
Commercial pilot licence 50,000
Private pilot licence 25,000
Issuing or renewing of the following pilot licences
Type of licence Fees (Rwf)
Student pilot licence 15,000
Private pilot licence 25,000
Commercial pilot licence 50,000
Airline transport pilot licence 80,000
Issuance/renewal of any rating that will be reflected on a licence or examination for a
license/rating
Type of rating Fees (Rwf)
Instructor rating 35,000
Any authorization/rating or approval pertaining to a licence 30,000
Examinations provided by the Authority in respect of any pilot licence
or rating, per subject
20,000
Issuance of the following duplicate pilot licences
Type of licence Fees (Rwf)
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Student pilot licence 15,000
Private pilot licence 20,000
Commercial pilot licence 40,000
Airline transport pilot licence 50,000
Designation of the following examiners
Type of designation Fees (Rwf)
Designated flight examiner (annually) 60, 000
Designated radio telephone operator examiner (annually) 60,000
Letter of confirmation of Pilot experience/qualifications to interested
parties
30,000
Flight Engineer Licences
The following fees shall be payable upon application
Licence Fees (Rwf)
For validation of a flight engineer licence 50, 000
For the issuing or renewing of a flight engineer licence 50,000
For the issuing or renewing of a rating that will be reflected on
flight engineer licences:
Flight engineer instructor rating
Other ratings
35, 000
20,000
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For examinations provided by the Authority in respect of any
flight engineer licence or rating, per subject
20, 000
For issuing of a duplicate flight engineer licence 30,000
For the designation of a flight engineer examiner (annually) 50,000
For issue of letter of confirmation of Flight engineer
experience/qualifications to interested parties
30,000
Cabin Crew Licences
The following fees shall be payable upon application
Licence Fees (Rwf)
For the issuing or renewing of a cabin crew member licence 35,000
For examinations provided by the Authority in respect of any cabin crew
member licence or rating, per subject
20,000
For amendment of or additional rating to an aircraft maintenance engineer
licence
20,000
For issuing of a duplicate cabin crew member licence 20,000
For the designation of a cabin crew member examiner (annually) 50,000
For the validation of a cabin crew member licence or equivalent document 35, 000
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licenses
The following fees shall be payable upon application
Licence Fees (Rwf)
For the validation of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence 40,000
For the issuing or renewing of an aircraft maintenance
engineer
40,000
For amendment of or additional rating to an aircraft
maintenance engineer licence
25,000
For issuing of a duplicate aircraft maintenance engineer
licence
35,000
For examinations provided by the Authority in respect of any
aircraft maintenance engineer licence or rating, per subject
20,000
For issue of letter of confirmation of AME
experience/qualifications to interested parties
30,000
For the designation of an aircraft maintenance engineer
examiner (annually)
50,000
Air Traffic Controller Licenses
The following fees shall be payable upon application
For the conversion of a foreign air traffic service licence or
rating
35,000
For issuing or renewing of an air traffic service licence 35,000
For an addition of a rating to an air traffic service licence 20,000
For issuing of a duplicate air traffic service licence 30,000
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Medical Certification
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
Designation of medical examiners (annually) 60, 000
Rwf
Log Book Approval
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
(i) Personal flying log-book records 25,000
Rwf
(ii) Any aircraft log-book 50,000
Rwf
AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATES AND APPROVALS FEES
Aircraft Registration
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
Registration of aircraft Fees (Rwf)
MTOW not exceeding 3,000 kg 110,000
MTOW exceeding 3,000 kg 110,000 plus 4,500 per 1,000 kg or
part in excess of 3,000 kg
Amendment of a certificate of registration 25,000
Issuing of a duplicate certificate of registration 25,000
Cancellation of a certificate of registration 50,000
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Airworthiness
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
Issuing of a Certificate of Airworthiness Fees (Rwf)
MTOW not exceeding 3,000 kg 100,000
MTOW exceeding 3,000 kg 100,000 plus 5,000 per 1,000 kg or
part thereof in excess of 3000 kg
Renewal of a Certificate of Airworthiness
MTOW not exceeding 3,000 kg 50,000
MTOW exceeding 3,000 kg 100,000 plus 25,00 per 1,000 kg or
part thereof in excess of 3000 kg
Ferry permit One third (1/3) of renewal fee of
Certificate of Airworthiness
Extension of time between aircraft checks for
every 10% thereof
One third (1/3) of issuance fee of
Certificate of Airworthiness
Approval of aircraft operations manuals(e.g.,
Minimum Equipment List, Aircraft Flight
Manual, Maintenance Control Manual,
Schedules or Programmes and other related
documents etc,)
60,000
Manual amendments 15,000
Duplicate Certificate of Airworthiness 50,000
Issuing or validation of a noise certificate 80,000
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AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION FEES
Air Operator Certificate (Aeroplanes)
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
(a) Issuing of Air Operating Certificate for a fleet of aeroplanes in the all up certificated
mass (maximum take off weight) class -
5 700 kg - 20 000 kg 300,000 Rwf
20 001 kg - 130 000 kg 450,000 Rwf
Greater than 130 000 kg 600,000 Rwf
(b) Issuing of Air Operating Certificate to an operator with one aeroplane in the mass
(maximum take off weight) classes referred to below -
5 700 kg - 20 000 kg 45,000 Rwf
20 001 kg - 130 000 kg 60,000 Rwf
Greater than 130 000 kg 100,000 Rwf
(c) Renewal of an air operator certificate issued in terms (a) above in respect of
aeroplanes in the all-up certificated mass (maximum take off weight) classes
specified below:
5 700 kg - 20 000 kg 200,000 Rwf
20 001 kg - 130 000 kg 350,000 Rwf
Greater than 130 000 kg 450,000 Rwf
(d) Renewal an air operator certificate issued in terms (b) above in respect of an
operator with one aeroplane, the fees shall be as specified below:
5 700 kg - 20 000 kg 45,000 Rwf
20 001 kg - 130 000 kg 60,000 Rwf
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Greater than 130 000 kg 100,000 Rwf
(e) Approval of an Operations Manual 150,000
Rwf
(f) Approval of the amendments to an Operations Manual 15,000 Rwf
(g) Addition or removal of an aircraft from the Air Operator
Certificate
15,000 Rwf
(h) Issuing of a duplicate Air Operator Certificate 50,000 Rwf
Note: Where an application for issue of an air operator certificate or an application for
a renewal thereof relates to more than one aeroplane, the fee payable shall be
in respect of an aeroplane in the highest all-up certificated mass (maximum
take off weight) class applicable.
Fees relating to Air Operator Certificate (Helicopters)
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
(a) Issuing of air operator certificate issued for helicopters in the all-up certificated
mass(maximum take off weight) class of -
Less than 1 500 kg 200,000 Rwf
1 500 kg - 5 700 kg 250,000 Rwf
Greater than 5 700 kg 350,000 Rwf
(b) Air operator certificate issued to an operator with one helicopter in the mass
(maximum take off weight) classes referred to below-
Less than 1 500 kg 35,000 Rwf
1 500 kg - 5 700 kg 45,000 Rwf
Greater than 5 700 kg 50,000 Rwf
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(c) Renewal of an operator certificate issued in terms of paragraph (a) above in
respect of helicopters in the all-up certificated mass (maximum take off weight)
classes specified below-
Less than 1 500 kg 130,000 Rwf
1 500 kg - 5 700 kg 150,000 Rwf
Greater than 5 700 kg 250,000 Rwf
(d) Renewal an air operator certificate issued in terms (b) above in respect of an
operator with one aeroplane, the fees shall be as specified below-
Less than 1 500 kg 30,000 Rwf
1 500 kg - 5 700 kg 40,000 Rwf
Greater than 5 700 kg 50,000 Rwf
(e) Approval of an Operations Manual 150,000 Rwf
(f) Approval of the amendments to an Operations Manual 15,000 Rwf
(g Addition or removal of an aircraft from the Certificate of
Approval
15,000 Rwf
(h) Issuing of a duplicate Air Operator certicate 50,000 Rwf
Note: Where an application for an operating certificate or an application for a
renewal thereof relates to more than one helicopter, the fee payable shall be in
respect of a helicopter in the highest all-up certificated mass class (maximum
take off weight) applicable.
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Fees relating to Transportation of Dangerous Goods
The following fees shall be payable on application for:
Validation of a foreign certificate issued for the handling of dangerous
goods to be transported by air
10,000 Rwf
Issuing of dangerous goods approvals 50,000 Rwf
Fees relating to Lease Authorization to operate Foreign Registered Aircraft in
Rwanda
The following fees shall be payable on application and on monthly basis until the
aircraft is registered or re-exported.
For aeroplanes in the all up certificated mass (maximum take off weight) class -
(a) does not exceed 2300 kg US$ 250
(b) exceeds 2300 kg and does not exceed 3400 kg US$ 300
(c) exceeds 3400 kg and does not exceed 4500 kg US$ 500
(d) exceeds 4500 kg and does not exceed 6500 kg US$ 800
(e) exceeds 6500 kg and does not exceed 21000kgs US$ 1000
(f) exceeds 21000kg and does not exceed 50000kg US$ 1500
(g) exceeds 50000kg US$ 2000
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Fees relating to aerial work authorization
The following fees shall be payable on application for aerial work
authorization
US$ 200
AVIATION TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS APPROVAL FEES
The following fees s hall be payable upon application for:
Issuing of an aviation training organisation approval to conduct
standard aviation training
250,000 Rwf
Amendment of an aviation training organisation approval to conduct
standard aviation training
20,000 Rwf
Renewal of an aviation training organisation approval to conduct
standard aviation training
150,000 Rwf
Issuing of a duplicate approval certificate 50,000 Rwf
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION APPROVAL FEES
The following fees shall be payable upon application for:
Issuing or renewing of an aircraft maintenance organisation within the
borders of Rwanda
200,000 Rwf
Issuing or renewing of operator’s line maintenance approval 100,000 Rwf
Issuing or renewing of an aircraft maintenance organisation approval
outside the borders of Rwanda
US$ 1,500
Amendment of an aircraft maintenance organisation approval US$ 100
Issuing of a duplicate approval certificate US$ 200
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1. VSAT CHARGES
1.1 IATA CLEARING HOUSE (ICH) Members
Under the authority of the Minister of Transport, effective 19 April 2001, all Southern African Development Community (SADC) VSAT network charges attributable to South Africa will be billed and collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company LTD of South Africa (for all ICH Member Airlines only), which has been designated the agent of South Africa with respect to the VSAT network at the following: International Air Transport Association (IATA), Route de L’aeroport 33, P.O. Box 416, CH-1215 Geneva 15 Airport, Switzerland Facsimile +41 (22) 799-2678 AFTN: LSGGIATA SITA: GVALDXB TELEX: 415586 1.2 Non-IATA Members Under the Authority of the Minister of Transport effective 19 April 2001,all Southern African Development Community (SADC) VSAT Network charges attributed to South Africa on NON-IATA MEMBERS, will be billed and collected by Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company LTD South Africa with respect to the VSAT Network at the following: Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited Private Bag X15 Kempton Park, 1620 Facsimile +27 11 974 8568 1.3 Using the FIR crossing charge in SADC VSAT equipped States, the FIR crossing charge denominated in United States Dollars (USD) was recently reviewed and will be effective from 1 June 2010, as follows: The flat rate charge per FIR crossing will be 9.60 US Dollars. FIR crossing charge per flight, will be payable from the effective date until further notice. This charge will be revised on a regular basis in consultation with IATA and other representative user groups depending on changes in operating costs, number of additional remote sites, aircraft movements, and other variable cost elements. NOTAM will also be issued by other States / service providers. 2. SADC VSAT invoicing and Payment Advice 2.1 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) charge is incurred when flights cross international Flight Information Region (FIR) boundaries or international borders of States, where the air traffic control centers are equipped with SADC VSAT satellite communications system. The States currently equipped with VSAT are: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burundi and Rwanda. 2.2 Payment terms are 30(thirty) days from the invoice date. Failure to settle accounts within the prescribed period may result in the service being denied which in actual fact means that aircraft/s will be grounded without further notice.
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3. Primary Payment Method (for ICH members airlines only) 3.1 All IATA CLEARING HOUSE (ICH) member airline invoices must be settled in USD currency directly to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the following bank account: United Bank of Switzerland Swift: UBSWCHZH12A For IATA USD Bank A/C No. 332.208.53K (Rubrique ATC USD) 8 rue du Rhône - 1211 Geneva 2 Depôt Switzerland 3.2 All NON-IATA AIRLINES to settle directly to ATNS Bank as per point 4 “Other payments Options “ Important: Please quote the invoice reference number (as printed on the invoice) on the back of the cheque or as a bank transfer reference. 4. Other Payment options To facilitate payment ATNS has introduced two alternative methods of payments, a) Payment Option one – Direct to ATNS CO Ltd (Credit Card). Payments for invoices for SADC VSAT charges portion only, by VISA or MasterCard credit card. The credit card will be debited with the South African Rand equivalent of the US Dollar amount authorized. The exchange rate used for determining the Rand equivalent will be the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate ruling on the day of receipt by ATNS of the authorization. Please ensure that all fields are completed correctly to ensure that the correct credit card account is debited. This form should be faxed to ATNS CO Ltd who will debit the credit card. See attached form. b) Payment Option two – Direct to ATNS CO Ltd (Direct deposits) For invoices, payment for the SADC VSAT portion only of the invoice may be made in ZAR (South African Rand) to the account of Air Traffic and Navigational CO. Ltd (ATNS) in South Africa. The Bank account details are: Account Name: Air Traffic and Navigation Services - VSAT Current Account (ZAR) BANK: Nedbank BRANCH: Isando BRANCH CODE: 1961-42-43 ACCOUNT Number: 1454-058-234 SWIFT CODE: NEDSZAJJ Important: The exchange rate to be used in determining the Rand equivalent of the US Dollar amount invoiced is the month end Average rate on the date of the invoice. The rate to be used for each invoice will be printed on the SADC VSAT movement / data sheet attached to the invoice. Please quote the invoice reference number on the deposit slip and fax it to ATNS CO Ltd, Fax No. +27 11 9748568 / +27 11 961 0124 /+27 11 961 0475. 5. Payment options for SADC VSAT CHARGES for Non-IATA members as follows: a) Payments by Credit Card (please complete attached form)
b) Payments by direct deposits (see banking details as per paragraph 4b above
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OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS ALL OTHER CHARGES MUST BE PAID TO IATA, GENEVA
Option One: If your company wishes to settle charges by credit card payment to ATNS Co. Ltd. in South Africa, please complete the form below –Please complete all the fields below:
Option Two: If your company wishes to settle SADC VSAT in ZAR (South African Rand) to the account of ATNS Co. Ltd. in South Africa, please credit the following bank account: VSAT - NEDBANK, Isando Branch, Branch Code no. 1961 42 43 Account no. 1454 058 234, Swift Code. NEDSZAJJ, Beneficiary – ATNS Co. Ltd. Please quote the invoice reference to help ATNS identify your payment. Please advise VSAT DEBTOR or the SUPERVISOR at ATNS of your payments (contact details above). The exchange rate to be used for option two is printed on the SADC VSAT movement sheet attached to the invoice. (changes to this exchange rate will be made monthly).
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PART 2 - EN-ROUTE (ENR)
ENR 0.
ENR 0.1 PREFACE - Not applicable
ENR 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENTS - Not applicable
ENR 0.3 RECORD OF AIP SUPPLEMENTS - Not applicable
ENR 0.4 CHECKLIST OF AID PAGES - Not applicable
ENR 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENTS TO THE AIP - Not applicable
ENR 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 2
Page
ENR 1.GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
ENR 1.1 General rules ENR 1.1-1
ENR 1.2 Visual flight rules ENR 1.2-1
ENR 1.3 Instrument flight rules ENR 1.3-1
ENR 1.4 ATS airspace classification ENR 1.4-1
ENR 1.5 Holding, approach and departure procedures ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.1 General ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.2 Arriving flights ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.5.3 Departing flights ENR 1.5-1
ENR 1.6 Radar services and procedures ENR 4.6-1
ENR 1.7 Altimeter setting procedures ENR 1.7-1
ENR 1.8 Regional supplementary procedures (Doc 7030) ENR 1.8-1
ENR 1.9 Air traffic flow management (ATFM) ENR 1.9-1
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ENR 1.10 Flight planning ENR 1.10-1
ENR 1.11 Addressing of flight plan messages ENR 1.11-1
ENR 1.12 Interception of civil aircraft ENR 1.12-1
ENR 1.13 Unlawful interference ENR 1.13-1
ENR 1.14 Air traffic incidents ENR 1.14-1
ENR 2. AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
ENR 2.1 FIR, UIR, TMA ENR 2.1-1
ENR 2.2 Other regulated airspace ENR 2.2-1
ENR 3. ATS ROUTES
ENR 3.1 Lower ATS routes ENR 3.1-1
ENR 3.2 Upper ATS routes ENR 3.2-1
ENR 3.3 Area navigation (RNAV) routes ENR 3.3-1
ENR 3.4 Helicopter routes ENR 3.4-1
ENR 3.5 Other routes ENR 3.5-1
ENR 3.6 En-route holding ENR 3.6-1
ENR 4. RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS
ENR 4.1 Radio navigation aids — en-route ENR 4.1-1
ENR 4.2 Special navigation systems ENR 4.1-1
ENR 4.3 Global Navigation Satellitte System (GNSS) ENR 4.3-1
ENR 4.4 Name-code designators for significant points ENR 4.4-1
ENR 4.5 Aeronautical ground lights - en route ENR 4.5-1
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ENR 5. NAVIGATION WARNINGS
ENR 5.1 Prohibited, restricted and danger areas ENR 5.1-1
ENR 5.2 Military exercise and training areas ENR 5.2-1
ENR 5.3 Other activities of a dangerous nature ENR 5.3-1
ENR 5.4 Air navigation obstacles — en-route ENR 5.4-1
ENR 5.5 Aerial sporting and recreational activities ENR 5.5-1
ENR 5.6 Bird migration and areas with sensitive fauna ENR 5.6-1
ENR 6. EN-ROUTE CHARTS ENR 6-1
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ENR 1. GENERAL RULES AND
PROCEDURES
ENR 1.1 GENERAL RULES
1. Reference to ICAO documents
The air traffic rules and procedures applicable
to air traffic in Rwanda territory conform to
annexes 2 and 11 to the convention on
international civil aviation and to those
portions of the procedures for air navigation
services – air traffic management applicable to
aircraft and of the regional supplementary
procedures applicable to the Africa - Indian
Ocean Region, except for the differences
listed in gen 1.7.
2. Minimum safe heights
Aircraft shall not be flown below the minimum safe height except when necessary for take-off and landing. The minimum safe height is the height at which neither an unnecessary noise disturbance nor unnecessary hazards to persons and property in the event of an emergency landing are to be feared; however, over cities, other densely populated areas and assemblies of persons, this height shall be at least 300m (1000ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600m , and elsewhere at least 150m (500ft) above the ground or water, gliders and balloons may be operated below a height of 150m if necessary for the kind of operation and if danger to persons and property is not to be bridges and similar constructions nor below overhead lines and antennas. For flights conducted for special purposes, the local aeronautical authority may grant exemptions.
3. Dropping of objects
The dropping or spraying of objects or other
substances out of or from aircraft is prohibited.
This does not apply to ballast in the form of
water or fine sand, fuel, tow ropes, tow
banners and similar objects if dropped or
discharged at places where no danger to
persons or property exists. The local
aeronautical authority may grant exemptions
to the interdiction if no danger to persons or
property exists.
The dropping of mail may be carried out in
agreement with the aeronautical authority.
4. Acrobatic flying
Generally, acrobatic flights are not permitted.
However, they can be performed beyond
cities, other densely populated 'areas,
assemblies of persons and airports. A special
Permission issued by aeronautical competent
Authority is required.
5. Towing and advertising flights
Advertising flights with towed objects require permission from civil Aviation Authority. Permission shall be granted only if:
a) The pilot holds the rating for towing;
b) The aircraft is equipped with calibrated
barograph for recording altitudes during
flight;
c) During the proposed flight not more than
three aircraft are flying in formation, in
which case a distance of at least 60m shall
be maintained both between the towed
object of the preceding aircrafts and the
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following aircraft, as well as between the
aircrafts;
d) The legal liability insurance also
explicitly covers the towing of objects.
6. Times and units of measurement
Universal time co-ordinate (UTC) shall be
applied to flight operations.
Units of measurements to be used are
specified in GEN 2.1-1
7. Airspace structure
Within the flight information region, the
Minister of infrastructure establishes the
controlled and uncontrolled airspace
according to the extent of the air traffic
services maintained there, on the basis of the
classification described in subsection ENR
1.4. Within controlled airspace, VFR flights
may be prohibited completely or partly by the
air traffic services with regard to limitation of
space and time if urgently required by the
degree of intensity of air traffic subject to the
air traffic control.
8. Prohibited areas and flight restrictions
The minister of infrastructure establishes the
prohibited and restricted areas, if necessary,
for the prevention of danger to public safety or
order, especially for the safety of air traffic.
The areas are published in the AIP.
9. Take-offs and landings of aeroplanes,
rotorcraft, airships and powered gliders
outside aerodromes admitted for them
For take-offs and landings of aeroplanes,
gliders, rotorcraft and airships..., permission
from the aeronautical authority is required.
The authority granting the permission may ask
the applicant to provide evidence of the
consent of the terrain owner or of other
entitled parties.
10. Ascents of balloons
The ascent of manned free balloon at all
national aerodromes requires permission from
The aeronautical authority.
11. AIR GROUND COMMUNICATIONS
FAILURE
11.1 Communications Failure Procedures for Pilots
11.1.1 If part of aircraft’s radio navigation
equipment fails but two-way communication can still be maintained with ATC, the pilot must inform ATC of the failure and report his altitude and approximate position. ATC may, at its discretion, authorize the pilot to continue his flight in or into controlled airspace.
When radar is available it may be used to
provide navigational assistance to the pilot.
11.1.2 If no authorization to proceed is given by ATC, the pilot should leave, or avoid controlled airspace and areas of dense traffic and
a) If in visual meteorological conditions;
I. Continue to fly in visual
meteorological conditions;
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II. Land at the nearest suitable
aerodrome; and
III. Report arrival by the most
expeditious means to the appropriate
air traffic control unit; or
b) If in instrument meteorological
conditions or when it does not appear
feasible to complete the flight in
accordance with a) above:
I. Maintain the last assigned speed
and level, or minimum flight altitude
if higher, for a period of 20 minutes
following the aircraft’s failure to
report its position over a compulsory
reporting point and thereafter adjust
level and speed in accordance with
the filed flight plan. Operate
secondary radar transponder on
mode A, Code 7600, with Mode C;
II. Proceed according to the flight plan
route to the appropriate designated
navigation aid serving the
destination aerodrome and, when
required to ensure compliance with
(III) below, hold over this aid until
commencement of descent;
III. Commence descent from the
navigation aid specified in (II)
above, at or as close as possible to,
the EAT last received and
acknowledge; at or as close as
possible to, the ETA resulting from
the current flight plan;
IV. Complete a normal instrument
approach as specified for the
designated navigation aid;
V. Land, if possible within 30 minutes
after the ETA or the last acknowledged
EAT whichever is later.
11.2 Action taken by ATC when an aircraft has Radio Communications Failure
11.2.1 As soon as it is known that two-way communication has failed, action shall be taken to ascertain whether the aircraft is able to receive transmissions from the air traffic control unit by requesting it to execute a specified manoeuvre which can be observed by radar or to transmit, if possible, a specified signal in order to indicate acknowledgement.
11.2.2 If the aircraft fails to indicate that it is able to receive and acknowledge transmissions, separation shall be maintained between the aircraft having the communication failure and other aircraft.
11.2.3 Action taken to ensure suitable separation shall cease when:
a) It is determined that the aircraft is
following a procedure differing from
that in 9.1.2; or
b) Through the use of electronic or other
aids, air traffic control units determine
that action differing from that required
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by 9.1.2 may be taken without
impairing safety; or
c) Positive information is received that
the aircraft has landed.
11.2.4 As soon as it is known that two-way communication has failed, appropriate information describing the action taken by the air traffic control unit, or instructions justified by any emergency situation, shall be transmitted blind for the attention of the aircraft concerned, on the frequencies available on which the aircraft is believed to be listening, including the voice frequencies of available radio navigation or approach aids. Information shall also be given concerning:
a) Weather conditions favourable to a
cloud-breaking procedure in areas where
congested traffic may be avoided; and
b) Weather conditions at suitable
aerodromes.
11.2.5 Pertinent information shall be given to other aircraft in the vicinity of the presumed position of the aircraft experiencing the failure.
11.2.6 As soon as it is known that an aircraft, which is operating in its area of responsibility, is experiencing an apparent radio communication failure, an air traffic services unit shall forward information concerning the radio communication failure to all air traffic services units concerned along the route of flight.
The ACC shall take steps to obtain information
on the alternate aerodrome(s) and other
relevant information specified in the filed flight
plan, if such information is not available.
11.3 If circumstances indicate that a controlled flight experiencing a communication failure might proceed to (one of) the alternate aerodrome(s) specified in the filed flight plan, the air traffic control unit(s) serving the alternate aerodrome(s) and any other air traffic control units that might be affected by a possible diversion shall be informed of the circumstances of the failure and requested to attempt to establish communication with the aircraft at a time when the aircraft could possibly be within communication range.
This shall apply particularly when, by
agreement with the operator or a designated
representative, a clearance has been
transmitted blind to the aircraft concerned to
proceed to an alternate aerodrome, or when
weather conditions at the aerodrome of the
intended landing are such that a diversion to
an alternate is considered likely.
11.3.1 When an air traffic control unit receives information that an aircraft, after experiencing a communication failure has re-established communication or has landed, that unit shall inform the air traffic services unit in whose area the aircraft was operating at the time the failure occurred, and other air traffic services units concerned along the route of flight, giving necessary information for the continuation of control if the aircraft is continuing in flight.
11.3.2 If the aircraft has not reported within thirty minutes after:
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a. The ETA furnished by the pilot;
b. The ETA calculated by the ACC; or
c. The last acknowledged expected
approach time,
Whichever is latest, pertinent information
concerning the aircraft shall be forwarded to
aircraft operators, or their designated
representatives, and pilots-in-command of any
aircraft concerned and normal control
resumed if they so desire. It is the
responsibility of the aircraft operators, or their
designated representatives, and pilot-in-
command of aircraft to determine whether
they will resume normal operations or take
other action.
12. DIVERSIONS
12.1 Diversions are the act of flying to an aerodrome other than the planned destination with the intention of landing there.
12.2 Normally diversion is made when one of the following circumstances occurs at the planned destination:
a) The weather is reported to be below
the operating company minima;
b) There are obstacles on the
manoeuvring area constituting a
hazard to landing aircraft which cannot
be cleared within a reasonable time;
c) There is failure of an essential ground
aid which is required for the landing;
d) There is likely to be an unacceptable
delay to landing.
12.3 Diversion may be originated by either the pilot or his operating company, or exceptionally by ATC.
12.3.1 When a pilot decides to divert he should inform ATC. ATC will, if possible, advise his operating company or a nominated representative of his diversion when the pilot specifically requests this.
12.3.2 An operating company proposing to divert one of his aircraft should consult ATC before any decision is passed to the pilot. The message to the pilot will be in this form:
Company advice divert to (Aerodrome).
Weather at . (Diversion aerodrome)Reason for
diversion (clearance instruction).
Acknowledge.
The pilot should either follow this advice or
if he is unable to do so, give reasons and
state what he intends to do.
12.3.3 In exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary for ATC to advise a pilot to divert before being able to consult his operating company. In such a case, the company will be told as soon as possible and the message to the pilot will be in this form:
Request divert to (aerodrome). Weather at
.(diversion aerodrome).
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Reason for diversion (clearance
instruction).
Acknowledge.
If the pilot is unable to comply with this
request, he should give his reasons and
state his intention.
13. SEPARATION STANDARDS
13.1 General Provisions for the Separation of Controlled Traffic.
13.1.1 Vertical or horizontal separation shall be provided:
a. Between all flights in class A and B
airspaces;
b. Between IFR flights in class C, D
and F airspaces;
c. Between IFR flights and special
VFR flights in class C airspace;
d. Between IFR flights and special
VFR flights; and
e. Between special VFR flights except,
for the cases under b) above in
airspace classes D and E, during the
hours of daylight when flights have
been cleared to climb or descend
subject to maintain own separation and
remaining in visual meteorological
conditions.
13.1.2 No clearance shall be given to execute any manoeuvre that would reduce
the spacing between two aircraft to less than the separation minimum applicable in the circumstances.
13.1.3 Larger separation than the specified minima will be applied whenever exceptional circumstances such as unlawful interference or navigational difficulties call for extra precautions. This should be done with due regard to all relevant factors so as to avoid impeding the flow of air traffic by the application of excessive separations.
13.1.4 Where the type of separation or minimum used to separate two aircraft cannot be maintained, another minimum shall be established prior to the time when the current separation minimum would be infringed.
13.1.5 Whenever, as a result of failure or degradation of navigation, communications, altimetry, flight control or other systems, aircraft performance is degraded below the level required for the airspace in which it is operating, the flight crew shall advise the ATC unit concerned without delay. Where the failure or degradation affects the separation minimum currently being employed, the controller shall take action to establish an other appropriate type of separation or separation minimum.
13.2 Vertical Separation
13.2.1 Vertical separation is obtained by requiring aircraft using prescribed altimeter setting procedures to operate at different levels or altitudes.
13.2.2 The vertical separation minima between aircraft is 1000 FT for flights operating below FL 290 and 2000 FT for flights operating at or above this level.
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13.2.3 In so far as practicable, cruising levels of aircraft flying to the same destination shall be assigned in a manner that will be correct for an approach sequence at destination.
13.2.4 An aircraft at a cruising level shall normally have priority over other aircraft requesting that cruising level.
When two or more aircraft are at the same
cruising level, the preceding aircraft shall
normally have priority.
13.2.5 An aircraft may be cleared to a level previously occupied by another aircraft after the latter has reported vacating it, except when:
a) Severe turbulence is known to exist;
b) The highest aircraft is effecting a
cruising climb; or
c) The difference in aircraft performance
is such that less than the applicable
separation minimum may result; in
which case such clearance shall be
withheld until the aircraft vacating the
level has reported at or passing another
level separated by the required
minimum.
13.2.6 When aircraft are established in the holding pattern, vertical separation shall be provided between such holding aircraft and en-route aircraft when such en-route aircraft are within 5 minutes flying time of holding aircraft’s holding area.
13.2.7 Pilots in direct communication with
each other may, with their concurrence, be
cleared to maintain a specified vertical
separation between their aircraft during
ascent or descent.
13.3 Horizontal (Lateral) Separation
13.3.1 Lateral separation of aircraft at the same level is obtained by requiring operation on different routes or different geographical locations as determined by visual observation or by the use of navigation aids.
Means by which lateral separation may be
applied include the following:
13.3.1.1 Geographical Separation: by position reports which positively indicate the aircraft are over different geographic locations as determined visually or by reference to a navigation aid.
13.3.1.2 Track Separation:
by requiring aircraft to fly on specified
tracks which are separated by a
minimum amount appropriate to the
navigation aid, or method employed.
When a navigation aid is being used for
separation purposes, aircraft must be
within the service area of the facility.
Should a pilot report that he is not
receiving, or suspects the accuracy of
indications from the navigation aid, the
facility will not be used for separation.
a) VOR: Separation is deemed to exist
when:
i. Two outbound aircraft:
both aircraft have reported
established on radials which are
separated by a minimum of 20
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degrees and it is determined that one
aircraft is time equivalent of 15 NM or
4 minutes (whichever is the greater)
from the facility;
ii. Two outbound aircraft: both
aircraft must have passed a VOR and
reported established on radials which
diverge by 45 degrees or more.
iii. One inbound and one
outbound aircraft: both aircraft have
reported established on radials which
are separated by a minimum number
of degrees and the outbound aircraft
is at least a minimum distance from
the facility as stated below:
1. 20 degrees and time equivalent
of 30 NM or 8 minutes (whichever is
the greater)
2. 40 degrees and time equivalent
15NM or 4 minutes (whichever is the
greater)
b) VOR and co-located DME or VOR and
ATSU radar – Separation is deemed to
exist when:
i. Two outbound aircraft: both
aircraft have reported established on
radials which are separated by a
minimum of 20 degrees and one
aircraft is at least 15NM from the
VOR/DME;
ii. One inbound and one outbound
aircraft:
both aircraft have reported established
on radials which are separated by a
minimum of 20 degrees and the
inbound aircraft is at least 30NM or the
outbound aircraft is at least 20NM from
the VOR/DME;
iii. Two inbound aircraft :
both aircraft have reported established
on radials which are separated by a
minimum of 20 degrees and one
aircraft is at least 30NM from the
VOR/DME;
c) NDB: Separation is deemed to exist
when:
i. Two outbound aircraft:
One aircraft is 15 NM or more from the
NDB and the specified tracks diverge
from that NDB by 30 degrees or more
and both aircraft have reported
established on the specified tracks
from the NDB.
ii. One inbound and one
outbound aircraft: both aircraft
have reported established on to
and from the NDB which are
separated by at least 45 degrees
and it is estimated that the
outbound aircraft is at least
30NM from the NDB.
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d) Dead Reckoning (DR):
Separation is deemed to exist
between two aircraft when tracks
diverge by at least 45 degrees and at
least one aircraft is at a distance of
15 NM or more from the point of
intersection of the tracks, this point
being determined either visually or by
reference to a navigation aid.
Note: In all the above cases vertical
separation shall be applied when
both aircraft are the specified range.
Where DME is or radar is not
available, outbound ranges from the
facility should be calculated on an
adequate time-run basis.
In no case should time be less than
four minutes.
13.4 Horizontal (Longitudinal) Separation
13.4.1 Longitudinal separation shall be applied so that the spacing between the estimated positions of the aircraft being separated is never less than a prescribed minimum. Longitudinal separation between aircraft following the same or diverging tracks may be maintained by application of speed control.
13.4.2 In applying a time or distance based longitudinal separation minimum between aircraft following the same track, care shall be exercised to ensure that the separation minimum will not be infringed whenever the following aircraft is maintaining a higher air speed than the preceding aircraft. When aircraft are expected to reach minimum separation, speed control shall be applied to ensure that the required separation minimum is maintained.
13.4.3 Longitudinal separation may be established by requiring aircraft to depart at a specified time, to arrive over a geographical location at a specified time, or to hold over a geographical location until a specified time.
13.4.4 For the purpose of application of longitudinal separation, the terms same track, reciprocal tracks and crossing tracks shall have the following meanings:
a) Same track: same direction tracks
and intersecting tracks or portions
thereof, the angular difference of
which is less than 45 degrees or
more than 315 degrees, and
whose protected airspaces
overlap.
b) Reciprocal tracks: opposite tracks
and intersecting tracks or portions
thereof, the angular difference of
which is more than 135 degrees
but less than 225 degrees, and
whose protected airspaces
overlap.
c) Crossing tracks: intersecting tracks
or portions thereof other than those
specified in a) and b) above.
13.4.5 Longitudinal Separation Minima based on time
13.4.5.1 Aircraft maintaining the same level and flying in the same track:
a) 15 minutes;
b) 10 minutes in class A and D
airspaces if navigation aids permit
frequent determination of position and
speed;
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c) 5 minutes in the following cases,
provided that in each case the preceding
aircraft is maintaining a true airspeed of 20
KT or more faster than the succeeding
aircraft
i) Between aircraft that have departed from
the same aerodrome;
ii) Between en-route aircraft that have
reported over the same exact significant
point;
iii) Between departing and en-route aircraft
after the en-route aircraft has reported over a
fix that is so located in relation to the
departure point as to ensure that five-minute
separation can be established at the point
the departing aircraft will join the air route; or
iv) 3 minutes in the cases listed under b)
provided that in each case the preceding
aircraft is maintaining a true airspeed of 40 kt
or more faster than the succeeding aircraft.
13.4.5.2 Aircraft maintaining the same level and flying on crossing tracks:
i) 15 minutes at the point of intersection
of the tracks;
ii) 10 minutes in class A and D
airspaces if navigation aids permit
frequent determination of position and
speed.
13.4.5.3 Aircraft climbing or descending on the same track:
i) 15 minutes while vertical separation
does not exist;
ii) 10 minutes while vertical separation
does not exist in class A and D
airspaces if navigation aids permit
frequent determination of position and
speed.
iii) 5 minutes while vertical
separation does not exist, provided
that the level change is commenced
within 10 minutes of the time the
second aircraft has reported over an
exact reporting point.
Note: To facilitate application of the
procedure where a considerable change of
level is involved, a descending aircraft may
be cleared to some convenient level above
the lower aircraft, or a climbing aircraft to
some convenient level below the higher
aircraft, to permit a further check on the
separation that will obtain while vertical
separation does not exist.
13.4.5.4 Aircraft climbing or descending on crossing tracks:
i) 15 minutes while vertical
separation does not exist ;
ii) 10 minutes while vertical
separation does not exist in class A
and D airspaces if navigation aids
permit frequent determination of
position and speed.
13.4.5.5 Aircraft on reciprocal tracks:
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Where lateral separation is not provided,
vertical separation shall be provided for at
least ten minutes prior to and after the time
the aircraft are estimated to pass, or are
estimated to have passed. Provided it has
been determined that the aircraft have
passed each other, this minimum need not
apply.
13.4.6 Longitudinal Separation Minima Based on Distance using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Note: Where the term’ on track ‘is used in
the provisions relating to the application of
longitudinal separation minima using DME,
it means that the aircraft is flying either
directly inbound to or directly outbound
from the station.
13.4.6.1 Aircraft at the same cruising level and on the same track:
a) 20 NM, provided:
i) Each aircraft utilizes the same ‘on
track’ DME stations; and
ii) Separation is checked by obtaining
simultaneous DME readings from the
aircraft at frequent intervals to ensure
that the minimum will not be infringed.
b) 10 NM, provided:
i) the leading aircraft maintains a
true airspeed of 20 kt or more faster
than the succeeding aircraft;
ii) each aircraft utilizes the same ‘on
track’ DME stations; and
iii) Separation is checked by
obtaining simultaneous DME
readings from the aircraft at such
intervals as are necessary to ensure
that the minimum is established and
will not be infringed.
13.4.6.2 Aircraft at the same cruising level and on crossing tracks.
The longitudinal separation prescribed
above in 13.4.6.1 shall also apply provided
each aircraft reports distance from the
station located at the crossing point of the
tracks and that the relative angle between
the tracks is less than 90 degrees.
13.4.6.3 Aircraft climbing or descending on the same track:
a) 10 NM while vertical separation does
not exist, provided:
i) each aircraft utilizes ‘on track’
DME stations;
ii) one aircraft maintains a level while
vertical separation does not exist;
and
iii) Separation is established by
obtaining simultaneous DME
readings from the aircraft.
Note: To facilitate application of the
procedure where a considerable change of
level is involved, a descending aircraft may
be cleared to some convenient level above
the lower aircraft, or a climbing aircraft to
some convenient level below the higher
aircraft, to permit a further check on the
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separation that will obtain while vertical
separation does not exist.
13.4.6.4 Aircraft on reciprocal tracks.
Aircraft utilizing on - track DME may be
cleared to climb or descend to or through
the levels occupied by other aircraft
utilizing on-track DME, provided that it has
been positively established that the aircraft
have passed each other and are at least 10
NM apart.
13.5 Minimum Separation between departing aircraft.
13.5.1 One-minute separation is required if aircraft are to fly on tracks diverging by at least 45 degrees immediately after take-off so that lateral separation is provided.
13.5.2 Two minutes are required between take-offs when the preceding aircraft is 40 kt or more faster than the following aircraft and both aircraft will follow the same track.
Note: Wake turbulence categories of
aircraft have to be taken into account in
applying this separation.
13.5.3 Five-minutes separation is required while vertical separation does not exist if a departing aircraft will be flown through the level of a preceding departing aircraft and both aircraft propose to follow the same track. Action must be taken to ensure that the five-minute separation will be maintained or increased while vertical separation does not exist.
13.6 Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft.
13.6.1 If an arriving aircraft is making a complete instrument approach, a departing aircraft may take off:
a) In any direction until an arriving
aircraft has started its procedure turn or
base turns leading to final approach; in a
direction which is different by at least 45
degrees from the reciprocal of the
direction of approach after the arriving
aircraft has started procedure turn or
base turn leading to final approach,
provided that the take off will be made at
least 3 minutes before the arriving
aircraft is estimated to be over the
beginning of the instrument runway.
13.6.2 If an arriving aircraft is making a straight-in- approach, a departing aircraft may take off:
a) In any direction until 5 minutes
before the arriving aircraft is estimated
to be over the instrument runway;
b) In a direction which is different by at
least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of
the direction of approach of the arriving
aircraft:
i) Until 3 minutes before the
arriving aircraft is estimated to be
over the beginning of the
instrumented runway, or
ii) Before the arriving aircraft
crosses a designated fix on the
approach track; the locations of
such fix to be determined by the
appropriate ATS authority after
consultation with the operators.
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13.7 Clearances to fly maintaining own separation while in visual meteorological conditions
13.7.1 When so requested by an aircraft and provided it is agreed by the pilot of the other aircraft, an ATC unit may clear a controlled flight, including departing and arriving flights, operating in airspace Class D in visual meteorological conditions during the hours of daylight to fly subject to maintaining own separation to one other aircraft and remaining in visual meteorological conditions. When a controlled flight is so cleared, the following shall apply:
a) The clearance shall be for a specified
portion of the flight at or below 10 000ft,
during climb or descent;
b) if there is a possibility that flight under
visual meteorological conditions may
become impracticable, an IFR flight shall
be provided with alternative instructions to
be complied with in the event that flight in
visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
cannot be maintained for the term of the
clearance;
c) The pilot of an IFR flight, on
observing that conditions are deteriorating and
considering that operation in VMC will become
impossible, shall inform ATC before entering
instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)
and shall proceed in accordance with the
alternative instructions given.
13.8 Essential Traffic Information
13.8.1 Essential traffic is that controlled traffic to which the provision of separation by ATC is applicable, but which, in relation to a particular controlled flight is not, or will not be, separated from other controlled traffic by the appropriate separation minimum.
13.8.2 Essential traffic information shall be given to controlled flights concerned whenever they constitute essential traffic to each other.
Note: This information will inevitably relate to
controlled flights cleared subject to
maintaining own separation and remaining in
visual meteorological conditions and also
whenever the intended separation minimum
has been infringed.
13.8.3 Essential traffic information shall include:
a) Direction of flight of aircraft concerned;
b) Type and wake turbulence category (if
relevant) of aircraft concerned;
c) Cruising level of aircraft concerned;
and
i) Estimated time over the reporting
point nearest to where the level will be
crossed; or
ii) Relative bearing of the aircraft
concerned in terms of the 12 – hour
clock as well as distance from the
conflicting traffic; or
iii) Actual or estimated position of the
aircraft concerned.
13.9 Wake Turbulence Longitudinal Separation Minima.
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13.9.1 Arriving aircraft
a) MEDIUM aircraft behind HEAVY
aircraft:2 minutes;
b) LIGHT aircraft behind a HEAVY or
MEDIUM aircraft: 3 minutes.
13.9.2 Departing aircraft
a) A minimum separation of 2 minutes
shall be applied between a LIGHT or
MEDIUM aircraft taking off behind a
HEAVY aircraft or a LIGHT aircraft
taking off behind a MEDIUM aircraft
when the aircraft are using the same
runway.
b) A separation minimum of 3 minutes
shall be applied between a LIGHT or
MEDIUM aircraft when taking off behind
a HEAVY aircraft or a LIGHT aircraft
when taking off behind a MEDIUM
aircraft from an intermediate part of the
runway.
13.10 Reduction in Separation Minima
13.10.1 Provided an appropriate safety assessment has shown that an acceptable level of safety will be maintained, and after prior consultation with users, the separation minima detailed may be reduced in the following circumstances:
a) When special electronic or other aids
enable the pilot -in – command of an
aircraft to determine accurately the
aircraft’s position and when adequate
communication facilities exist for that
position to be transmitted without delay to
the appropriate air traffic control unit; or
b) When, in association with rapid and
reliable communication facilities, radar-
derived information of an aircraft’s position
is available to the appropriate air traffic
control unit; or
c) When special electronic or other aids
enable the air traffic controller to predict
rapidly and accurately the flight paths of
aircraft, and adequate facilities exist to
verify frequently the actual aircraft positions
with the predicted positions; or
13.10.2 The separation minima detailed may be reduced in the vicinity of aerodromes if:
a) Adequate separation can be provided
by the aerodrome controller when each
aircraft is continuously visible to this
controller; or
b) Each aircraft is continuously visible to
flight crews of the other aircraft concerned
and the pilots thereof report that they can
maintain their own separation; or
c) In the case of one aircraft following
another, the flight crew of the succeeding
aircraft reports that the other aircraft is in
sight and separation can be maintained.
13.11 Radar Separation
The horizontal radar separation shall be 5 NM
or greater where circumstances require.
Separation Standards diagrams can be
included from Doc 444 or Annex 11.
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1. ENR 1.2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES
1. Except when operating as a special
VFR flight, VFR flights shall be
conducted so that the aircraft is
flown in conditions of visibility and
distance from clouds equal to or
greater than those specified in table
1, page ENR 1.2-3.
2. Except when a clearance is obtained
from an air traffic control unit, VFR
flights shall not take off or land at an
aerodrome within a control zone, or
enter the aerodrome traffic zone or
traffic pattern:
a) When the ceiling is less than
450 m (1 500 ft); or
b) When the ground visibility is less
than 5 km.
3. VFR flights between sunset and
sunrise, or such other period
between sunset and sunrise as may
be prescribed by the appropriate
ATS authority, shall be operated in
accordance with the conditions
prescribed by such authority.
4. Unless authorized by the appropriate
ATS authority, VFR flights shall not be
operated:
a) Above FL 170;
b) At transonic and supersonic
speeds.
5. Except when necessary for take-off or
landing, or except by permission from
the appropriate authority, a VFR flight
shall not be flown:
a) Over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft;
b) Elsewhere than as specified in 5 a), at a height less than 150 m (500 ft) above the ground or water.
6. Except where otherwise indicated in air
traffic control clearances or specified by
the appropriate ATS authority, VFR flights
in level cruising flight shall be conducted
at a flight level appropriate to the track as
specified in the tables of cruising levels.
7. VFR flights shall comply with the
provisions of 3.6 of ICAO Annex 2:
a. When operated within Class C or D
airspace;
b. When forming part of aerodrome
traffic at controlled aerodromes; or
c. When operated as special VFR
flights.
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8. An aircraft operated in accordance with the
visual flight rules which wishes to change
to compliance with the instrument flight
rules shall:
a) If a flight plan was submitted and is
available to Kigali approach control unit,
communicate the necessary changes to
be effected to its current flight plan, or
b) When so required by 3.3 of ICAO
Annex 2, submit a flight plan to the
appropriate air traffic services unit and
obtain a clearance prior to proceeding IFR
inside the Kigali controlled zone and
defined airways.
9 VFR Flights
9.1 This circular has an attachment which is a diagram of an area within which are located the runway of Kigali Airport and Kigali Main City.
9.2 Aircraft will report overhead landmarks plotted on the said diagram identified as follows:
a. North of HRP5
Name of the point Identification of the point VORDME ref
Degree NM
Co‐ordinates
PECHU Pentecostal Church at Gacuriro
301 5.4 01°55’.4S 030°04’.E
NOVEMBER WISKY
Kabuye sugar factory 314 6.5 01°53’.4S 030°04’.2E
b. West
Name of the point Identification of the point VORDME ref
Degree NM
Co‐ordinates
WISKY River Nyabarongo Bridge to Gitarama
274 8.7 01°57’.6S 030°00’.2E
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To join the aerodrome circuit from WISKY, all aircraft flying in VFR will proceed either via PECHU or via VILAR according to ATC instruction. Direct entry is totally prohibited.
c. South of HRP5
Name of the point Identification of the point VORDME ref
Degree NM
Co‐ordinates
VILAR Rujugiro’s housing estate 255 4.2 01°59’.3S 030°04’.7E
SIERA River Nyabarongo Bridge to Bugesera
213 6.7 02°03’.7S 030°05’.1E
10. GENERAL ASPECTS
10.1 As much as possible, it is recommended to take-off on runway 10 and land on runway 28, especially for jet aircraft and other large or medium size aircraft.
10.2 Incidentally, the prohibited area
HRP5 is located in the extension of the Kanombe runway center line, and the distance in between is very limited: 2.5 NM only. However, pilots in an unusual situation like EMERGENCY, Bad weather etc… should not feel stressed because of the existence of prohibited area HRP5.
Table 1
Airspace class A,C,D and G
Distance from cloud 1 500 M horizontally 300m (1000 FT) horizontally300 M (1 000FT) vertically
Flight visibility 5 KM: 7 500 FT to 9 500 FT 8 KM: FL 105 to FL 165
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ENR 1.3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES
1. Rules applicable to all IFR flights
1.1 Aircraft equipment
Aircraft shall be equipped with suitable
instruments and with navigation equipment
appropriate to the route to be flown.
1.2 Minimum levels
Except when necessary for take-off or
landing or when specifically authorized by
the appropriate authority, an IFR flight
shall be flown at a level that is not below
the minimum flight altitude established
within each sector or along each ATS
route.
a) Over high terrain and in mountainous
areas, at a level which is at least 600 m
(2 000 ft) above the highest obstacle
located within 8 km of the estimated
position of the aircraft;
b) Elsewhere than as specified in a), at
a level which is at least 300 m (1 000 ft)
above the highest obstacle located
within 8 km of the estimated position of
the aircraft.
Note. — The estimated position of the
aircraft will take account of the
navigational accuracy which can be
achieved on the relevant route
segment, having regard to the
navigational facilities available on the
ground and in the aircraft.
1.3 Change from IFR flight to VFR flight
1.3.1 An aircraft electing to change the
conduct of its flight from compliance
with the instrument flight rules to
compliance with the visual flight rules
shall, if a flight plan was submitted,
notify the appropriate air traffic services
unit specifically that the IFR flight is
cancelled and communicate thereto the
changes to be made to its current flight
plan.
1.3.2 When an aircraft operating under
the instrument flight rules is flown in or
encounters visual meteorological
conditions, it shall not cancel its IFR
flight unless it is anticipated, and
intended, that the flight will be con-
tinued for a reasonable period of time in
uninterrupted visual meteorological
conditions.
2. Rules applicable to IFR flights within
controlled airspace
2.1 IFR flights shall comply with the
provisions of 3.6 of ICAO Annex 2 to the
Convention on International Civil Aviation
when operated in controlled airspace.
An IFR flight operating in cruising flight in
controlled airspace shall be flown at a
cruising level selected from the tables of
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cruising levels in Appendix 3 of ICAO
Annex 2; except that the correlation of
levels to track prescribed therein shall not
apply whenever otherwise indicated in air
traffic control clearances or specified by
the appropriate ATS authority in the
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).
3. Rules applicable to IFR flights
outside controlled airspace
3.1 Cruising levels
An IFR flight operating in level cruising
flight outside of controlled airspace shall
be flown at a cruising level appropriate to
its track as specified in the tables of
cruising levels in Appendix 3 of ICAO
Annex 2, except when otherwise specified
by the appropriate ATS authority.
Note 1. When at or above FL290, aircraft
flying magnetic track shall maintain RVSM
levels.
Note 2.— This provision does not
preclude the use of cruise climb
techniques by aircraft in supersonic flight
provided that co-ordination has been
arranged in advance with the adjacent
FIR, wherein the flight has to continue.
3.2 Communications
Aircraft flying in IFR must transmit their
position report to Kigali APP when
crossing the FIR boundary in or outbound.
After land the pilot keeps contact on the
appropriate frequency of the mobile
service until the complete stop of the
aircraft at the position assigned
3.3 Position reports
When entering Rwandese airspace, all
aircraft must establish communication with
KIGALI APP specifying the departure
aerodrome and the position over the
boundary.
When leaving the same airspace, follow
KIGALI Approach Control instructions and
report passing overhead the assigned exit
point
When flying IFR, it is mandatory to:
- Submit a filed flight plan
- Watch permanently on the appropriate
ATC radio frequency.
It is mandatory to comply with the lowest
operational minima.
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ENR 1.4 ATS AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION
1. Classification of ATS airspaces
ATS airspaces are classified and designated in accordance with the following:
Class A. IFR flights only are permitted, all fights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other.
Class B. Not applicable.
Class C. IFR and VFR flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic Information In respect of other VFR flights.
Class D. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and all flights are subject to air traffic control service, IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and receive traffic Information In respect of VFR flights, VFR flights receive traffic Information In respect of all other flights.
Class E. Not applicable.
Class F. Not applicable.
Class G.IFR and VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service if requested.
The Requirements for the flights within each class of airspace are as shown in the following table.
Class Type of
Flight
Separation Provided
Service Provided
VMC visibility and distance from cloud
minima
Speed limitation
Radio communication
requirement
Subject to an ATC clearance
A IFR only
All aircraft Air traffic control service
Not applicable Not applicable
Continuous two-way
Yes
B** IFR All aircraft Air traffic control service
Not applicable Not applicable
Continuous two-way
Yes
VFR All aircraft Air traffic control service
8 KM at and above 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL ;5 KM below 3050 M (10 000FT) AMSL; clear of clouds
Not applicable
Continuous two-way
Yes
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C IFR IFR from IFR
IFR from VFR
Air traffic control service
Not applicable Not applicable
Continuous two-way
Yes
VFR VFR from IFR 1)Air traffic control service for separation from IFR;
2)VFR/VFR traffic information ( and traffic avoidance advice on request)
8 KM at and above 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL ;5 KM below 3050 M (10 000FT) AMSL; 1500 M horizontal;300 M vertical distance from cloud
250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
Continuous two-way
Yes
D IFR IFR from IFR
Air traffic control service including traffic information about VFR flights (and traffic avoidance advice on request)
Not applicable 250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
Continuous two-way
Yes
VFR NIL Traffic information between VFR and IFR flights ( and traffic avoidance advice on request)
8 KM at and above 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL ;5 KM below 3050 M (10 000FT) AMSL; 1500 M horizontal;300 M vertical distance from cloud
250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
Continuous two-way
Yes
E** IFR IFR fro IFR Air traffic control service and traffic information about VFR flights as far as practical
Not applicable 250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
Continuous two-way
Yes
VFR NIL Traffic information as far as
8 KM at and above 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL ;5 KM below
250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000
No No
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practical 3050 M (10 000FT) AMSL; 1500 M
horizontal;300 M vertical distance
from cloud
FT) AMSL
F** IFR IFR from IFR as far as practical
Air Traffic advisory service; flight information service
Not applicable 250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
Continuous two-way
No
VFR NIL Flight information service
8 KM at and above 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL ;5 KM below 3050 M (10 000FT)
AMSL; 1500 M horizontal;300 M vertical distance
from cloud
At and below 900 M AMSL or 300 M
above terrain whichever is higher
– 5 KM, clear of cloud and sight of ground or water
250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
No No
G IFR NIL Flight information service
Not applicable 250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
Continuous two-way
No
VFR NIL Flight information service
8 KM at and above 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL ;5 KM below 3050 M (10 000FT)
AMSL; 1500 M horizontal;300 M vertical distance
from cloud
At and below 900 M AMSL or 300 M
above terrain whichever is higher
– 5 KM, clear of cloud and sight of ground or water
250 KT IAS below 3050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL
No No
*When the height of the transition altitude is lower than 3 050 M (10 000 FT) AMSL, FL 100 should be used in Lieu of 10 000 FT
**Classes of airspace B, E and F are not used in Kigali FIR
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ENR1.5 HOLDING, APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
1. General
1.1 The holding, approach and departure procedures in use are based on those contained in the latest edition of ICAO doc 8168 - procedures for air navigation services - aircraft operations (PANS-OPS).
1.2 At Kigali airport the normal procedure is based on the ILS - VOR/DME procedure indicated with the aid of locator. The second procedure is based on the VOR/DME and the locator "LO" if the ILS is in operation.
1.3 Lastly, VOR/DME procedure is also described, which can help if both VOR/DME and locator are unserviceable.
2. Arriving flights
2.1 IFR flights entering and landing within Kigali controlled zone will be cleared to a specified holding point and instructed to commence the approach. The terms of this clearance shall be adhered to until further instructions are
received from approach control. If the clearance limit is reached before further instructions have been received, holding procedure shall continue until the expected approach time.
2.2 Due to the limited airspace available, it is important that the approaches to the patterns and the holding procedures be carried out as precisely as possible. Pilots are strongly requested to inform ATC if for any reason the approach and/or holding cannot be performed as required.
3. Departing flights
3.1 IFR flights departing from controlled aerodromes will receive initial ATC clearance from the local aerodrome control tower. The clearance limit will normally be the aerodrome of destination.
3.2 Flights departing from non-controlled aerodromes shall join the IFR traffic after receiving an ATC clearance if requested when the flight plan items are given by radio to ATC personnel.
Detailed instructions with regard to routes, turns, etc. will be part of the clearance.
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Flight Level (FL) Aircraft CAT A and B
Jet aircraft
Normal Conditions Turbulence Conditions
Up to FL140 (4 250 M) inclusive
170 KT 230 KT (425 KM/H) 280 KT (520 KM/H) or Mach 0.8 whichever is less
Above FL140 (4 250 M) to FL200(6 100 M)
240 KT (445 KM/H)
Above FL200 (6 100M) to FL340 (10 350M) Inclusive
265 KT (490 KM/H)
Above FL340 (10 350 M)
Mach 0.83
Mach 0.83
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ENR 1.7 ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURES
1. Introduction
The altimeter setting procedures in use
generally conform to those contained in
ICAO Doc 8168, Vol. I, Part 6 and are
given in full below. Differences are shown
in quotation marks.
The transition altitude is given on the
instrument approach charts. Refer also
chapter ENR1.5.
QNH reports and temperature information
for use in determining adequate terrain
clearance are available from the air traffic
services units. QNH values are given in
hector-Pascals.
2. Basic altimeter setting procedures
2.1 General
2.1.1 A transition altitude is specified for
Kigali International Airport and it
is higher than 450 m above the
aerodrome.
2.1.2 Vertical positioning of aircraft
when at or below the transition altitude
is expressed in terms of altitude,
whereas such positioning at or above
the transition level is expressed in
terms of flight levels. While passing
through the transition layer, vertical
positioning is expressed in terms of
altitude when descending and in terms
of flight levels when ascending.
2.1.3 Flight level zero is located at the
atmospheric pressure level of 1 013.2
hPa (29.92 in). Consecutive flight levels
are separated by a pressure interval
corresponding to 500 ft (152.4 m) in the
standard atmosphere.
Note.— Examples of the relationship
between flight levels and altimeter
indications are given in the following
table, the metric equivalents being
approximate:
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Feet Metres
100
150
170
200
10 000
15 000
17 000
20 000
3050
4550
5150
6100
2.2 Take-off and climb
2.2.1 A QNH altimeter setting is made
available to aircraft in taxi
clearance prior to take-off.
2.2.2 Vertical positioning of aircraft in
climb is expressed in terms of
altitudes until reaching the
transition altitude above which
vertical positioning is expressed
in terms of flight levels.
2.3 Vertical separation - en route
2.3.1 Vertical separation during en-
route flight shall be expressed in
terms of flight levels at all times
during an IFR flight and at night".
2.3.2 IFR flights, and VFR flights above
10000 ft (3 050 m), when in level
cruising flight, shall be flown at
such flight levels, corresponding
to the magnetic tracks shown in
the following table, so as to
provide the required terrain
clearance:
000° - 179° 180°-359°
IFR Feet VFR Feet IFR Feet VFR Feet
Flight
Level
number
90 9 000 95 9 500 100 10 000 105 10 500
110 11 000 115 11 500 120 12 000 125 12 500
130 13 000 135 13 500 140 14 000 145 14 500
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000° - 179° 180°-359°
IFR Feet VFR Feet IFR Feet VFR Feet
150 15 000 155 15 500 160 16 000 165 16 500
170 17 000 175 17 500 180 18 000 185 18 500
190 19 000 195 19 500 200 20 000
210 21 000 220 22 000
230 23 000 240 24 000
250 25 000 260 26 000
270 27 000 280 28 000
290 29 000 300 30 000
310 31 000 320 32 000
330 33 000 340 34 000
Note.- Some of the lower level in the above table may due to terrain clearance requirements.
2.4 Approach and landing
2.4.1 A QNH altimeter setting is made
available in approach clearance
and in clearance to enter the
aerodrome circuit.
2.4.2 The air traffic services at Kigali
Airport may also provide on
request, the QFE (and the QNE in
geopotential meters).
2.4.3 Vertical positioning of aircraft
during approach is controlled by
reference to flight levels until
reaching the transition level below
which vertical positioning is
controlled by reference to
altitudes.
2.5 Missed approach
2.5.1 The relevant portions of 2.1., 2.2
and 2.4 shall be applied in the
event of a missed approach.
2.5.2 The related procedures are put on
the respective approach charts.
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3. Altimeter setting region
The altimeter setting is identical all over
the Kigali FIR.
4. Procedures applicable to operators (including pilots)
4.1 Flight planning
The levels at which a flight is to be
conducted shall be specified in a flight
plan:
a) In terms of flight levels if the flight
is to be conducted at or above the
transition level, and
b) In terms of altitudes if the flight is to
be conducted in the vicinity of an
aerodrome and at or below the
transition altitude.
The flight level and levels selected for a
flight should ensure adequate terrain
clearance at all points along the route
flown, should meet air traffic services
requirements, and should comply with the
semi-circular rule.
Note 1.- Short flights in the vicinity of an
aerodrome may often be conducted only
at altitudes below the transition altitude.
Filed flight plan is not required for flights
within aerodrome circuit.
Note 2.- Flight levels specified in a plan by
number and in terms of feet or metres as
is case with altitudes.
5. Tables of Cruising levels
Cruising levels to be maintained when so
required are as follows:
ROUTE / TRACK
000° - 179° 180° - 359°
IFR flight VFR flight IFR flight VFR flight
FL Feet FL Feet FL Feet FL Feet
110 11 000 75 7 500 120 12 000 85 8 500
130 13 000 95 9 500 140 14 000 105 10 500
150 15 000 115 11 500 160 16 000 125 12 500
170 17 000 135 13 500 180 18 000 145 14 500
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ROUTE / TRACK
000° - 179° 180° - 359°
IFR flight VFR flight IFR flight VFR flight
FL Feet FL Feet FL Feet FL Feet
190 19 000 155 15 500 200 20 000 165 16 500
210 21 000 220 22 000
230 23 000 240 24 000
250 25 000 260 26 000
270 27 000 280 28 000
290 29 000 300 30 000
310 31 000 320 32 000
330 33 000 340 34 000
350 35 000 360 36 000
370 37 000 380 38 000
390 39 000 400 40 000
410 41 000 430 43 000
450 45 000 470 47 000
490 49 000 510 51 000
etc etc
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ENR 1.8 REGIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES (DOC 7030)
The Supplementary Procedures in force
are given in their entirety. Differences are
shown in Quotation marks.
1. Flights rules
All flights will be conducted in accordance
with the instrument flight rules (IFR) even
not operating in instrument meteorological
conditions, when operated at or above
flight level 170.
2. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) – (ICAO ANNEX 2, 4 and 8)
VFR Flights to be operated within a control Zone established at an aerodrome serving international flight and in specified portions of the associated terminal control area shall:
a) Have two-way radio communication;
b) Obtain permission from the appropriate air traffic control unit, and
c) Report positions as required.
3. Routes and flight plans
As far as practicable, domestic overflying
aircraft will be cleared to operate a direct
flight between two any aerodromes within
Kigali FIR. The message of position report
abeam Kigali shall indicate the distance
from KNM VOR/DME
4. Air-to-ground communication and position reports
A permanent watch on appropriate ATC
radio frequencies is mandatory for all
flights within controlled and uncontrolled
airspace. All aircraft flying IFR or VFR
must establish a suitable radio
communication with KIGALI APPROACH
as soon as possible before entering in
Kigali FIR.
A position report will be transmitted by
each aircraft coming in or getting out of the
FIR.
5. Altimeter setting
The transition level remains the same,
since no significant variations are being
observed in atmospheric pressure. Should
any abnormal conditions occurs, ad hoc
reports to ATS units will be done by the
Meteorological Main Centre.
6. Adherence to ATC approved route (annex 2, 3.6.2.2)
If an aircraft has inadvertently deviated from the route specified in its ATC clearance, Action shall be taken to regain track as soon as practicable.
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ENR 1.10 FLIGHT PLANNING(Restriction, limitation or advisory
information)
1. Procedures for the submission of a flight plan
1.1 A flight plan shall be submitted in accordance with ICAO Annex 2, 3.3.1, prior to operating:
a) any IFR flight;
b) any VFR flight:
Departing from or destined for an
aerodrome within a control zone;
- Crossing - flying through Kigali CTR;
- Across the FIR boundary, i.e.
international flights.
1.2 Time of submission
A flight plan shall be submitted at least 30
minutes prior to departure, taking into
account the requirements of ATS units in
the airspace along the route to be flown
for timely information.
1.3 Place of submission
a) Flight plans shall by submitted at the
Air Traffic Services Reporting Office
(ARO) at the departure aerodrome.
b) If departing from an aerodrome which
has no communication with the
international airport, the pilot has to
transmit as soon as possible the items of
his flight plan through the air-to-ground
radio frequencies to Approach control
office.
1.4 VFR flight plan for alerting service purposes.
The alerting service is, in principle,
provided to all flights known by ATS units.
1.5 Contents and form of a flight plan
a) ICAO flight plan forms are available at
airport reporting offices of controlled
aerodromes. The instructions for
completing those forms shall be followed.
b) All aircraft are requested to enter or
leave the Kigali FIR using one of the
reporting points along the approved ATS
routes. The position report overhead the
FIR boundary must be communicated in
air-to-ground messages.
c) When a flight plan is submitted by
telephone, radiotelephone, teletype or
telefax, the sequence of items in the flight
plan form shall be strictly followed.
1.6 Adherence to ATS route structure
No flight plans shall be filed for routes
deviating from the published ATS route
structure unless prior permission has
been obtained from the Kigali ATC
authorities.
1.7 Authorization for special flights
Flights of a specific mission, such as
survey flights, scientific research flights,
etc., may be exempted from the restriction
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specified above. A request for exemption
shall be mailed so as to be received at
least one week before the intended day of
operation to Kigali.
1.8 Maximum cruising flight levels predetermined within the Great Lake Region.
Along the following ATS routes,
predetermined IFR flight levels for non
coordinated flights are assigned as below:
Note. Instructions are given to departing
aircraft to contact the approach control
unit of the receiving FIR/TMA as soon as
possible.
a) A 408 : Bujumbura –
Kigali
Kigali – Bujumbura
FL 170
FL 140
b) B 531 : Goma – Kigali
Kigali - Goma
FL 150
FL 140
C) B 607 : Bujumbura –
Goma
Goma - Bujumbura
FL 150
FL 160
Note – Instructions are given to
departing aircraft to contact the approach
control unit of the adjacent IFR / TMA as
soon as possible.
2. Repetitive flight plan system
Not applied
Changes to the submitted flight plan
2.1 All changes to a flight plan submitted for an IFR flight or a controlled VFR flight and significant changes to a flight plan submitted for an uncontrolled VFR flight shall be reported as soon as possible to the appropriate ATS unit. In the event of a delay in departure of 30 minutes or more for a flight for which a flight plan has been submitted, the flight plan shall be amended or a new flight plan shall be submitted after the old plan has been cancelled.
Note 1.— If a delay in departure of a
controlled flight is not properly reported,
the relevant flight plan data may no longer
be readily available to the appropriate
ATS unit when a clearance is ultimately
requested, which will consequently result
in extra delay for the flight.
Note 2.— If a delay in departure (or
cancellation) of an uncontrolled VFR flight
is not properly reported, alerting or search
and rescue action may be unnecessarily
initiated when the flight fails to arrive at
the destination aerodrome within 30
minutes after its current ETA.
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2.2 Whenever a flight, for which a flight plan has been submitted, is cancelled, the appropriate ATS unit shall be informed immediately.
2.3 Changes to a current flight plan for a controlled flight during flight shall be reported or requested, subject to the provisions in ICAO Annex 2, 3.6.2. (Adherence to flight plan). Significant changes to a flight plan for an uncon-trolled VFR flight include changes in endurance or in the total number of persons on board and changes in time estimates of 30 minutes or more.
2.4 Arrival report (closing a flight plan)
After landing at an aerodrome which is
not the destination aerodrome
(diversionary landing), the local ATS unit
shall be specifically informed accordingly.
A report of arrival shall be made at the
earliest possible moment after landing to
the airport office of the arrival and
destination aerodromes.
2.5 Arrival reports shall contain the following elements of information:
— aircraft identification
— departure aerodrome
— destination aerodrome
— time of arrival.
In the case of diversion, insert the “arrival
aerodrome” between “destination
aerodrome” and “time of arrival
3. ATS Messages
3.1 Origination of messages
3.1.1 The pilot is always responsible for the origination of ATS messages in the categories shown below, but at aerodromes one the AFTN, the ATS unit concerned will carry out this duty on behalf of the pilot during its hours of service. The ATS unit must, however be provided by the pilot or his representative with information forming the basis of delay or cancellation messages.
3.1.2 At Aerodromes not on the AFTN, it is the pilot’s responsibility to originate the appropriate message and communicate to the nearest ATS/AIS unit who shall in turn disseminate it accordingly. This shall be via radio or as stipulated in GEN3.4.3. para 6.
3.2 Flight plan messages
3.2.1 Filed flight plan messages shall be transmitted with the objective of being provided with air traffic control service, flight information service or alerting service along part or the whole of the route of flight.
3.2.2 A filed flight plan message shall be originated and addressed as follows by the ATS/AIS unit serving the departure aerodrome or, when applicable, by the ATS/AIS unit receiving a flight plan from an aircraft in flight.
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a) An FPL message shall be sent to to ACC or flight information centre serving the control area or FIR with which the departure aerodrome is situated;
b) Unless basic flight plan data are already available as a result, of arrangements made for repetitive flight plans, an FPL message shall be sent to all centres in charge of each FIR or upper FIR along the route which are unable to process current data. In addition, a FPL message shall be sent to the aerodrome control tower at the destination aerodrome. If so required, an FL message shall also be sent to flow management centres responsible for ATS units along the route;
c) When a potential reclearance in flight (RIF) request is indicated in the flight plan, the FPL message shall be sent to the additional centres concerned and to the aerodrome control tower of the revised destination aerodrome;
d) When it has been agreed to use CPL messages but where information is required for early planning of traffic flow, an FPL message shall be transmitted to the ACCs concerned;
e) For a flight along routes where flight information service and alerting service only are provided , an FPL centre in charge of each FIR or upper FIR along the route and to the aerodrome control tower at the destination aerodrome.
3.2.3 In the case of a flight through intermediate stops. Where flight plans for each stage of the flight are filed at the first departure aerodrome, the following procedure shall be applied:
a) The ATS/AIS unit at the first departure aerodrome shall :
i) transmit an FPL message for the first stage of flight in accordance with 4.2.2
ii) transmit a separate FPL message for each subsequent stage of flight, addressed to the air traffic services reporting office of the appropriate subsequent departure aerodrome;
b) The air traffic services reporting office at each subsequent departure aerodromes shall take action on receipt of the FPL message as if the flight plan has been filed locally.
3.2.4 FPL messages shall normally be transmitted immediately after the filing of the flight plan. However , if a flight plan is filed more than 24 hours in advance of the estimated off-block time of the flight to which it refers, that flight plan shall be held in abeyance until at most 24 hours before the flight begins so as to avoid the need for the insertion of a date group into that flight plan. In addition, if a flight plan is filed early and the provision of 4.2.2 b) or e) or 4.2.3 apply, transmission of the FPL message may be withheld until one hour before the estimated off-block time, provided that this will permit each air traffic services unit concerned to receive the information at least 30 minutes before the time at which the aircraft is estimated to enter its area of responsibility.
3.3 Departure Messages
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3.3.2 Departure messages contain the following information in the order shown:
a) Type of message (DEP)
b) Radio call sign or aircraft identification as shown in the flight plan.
c) Departure aerodrome and time
d) Destination aerodrome.
Example: (DEP-RWD113-HRYR1700-FAJS)
3.3.3 When a departure message is sent instead of a flight plan message, it will also contain the aerodrome of departure and the aerodrome of first intended landing.
3.3.4 A departure message associated with a FPL filed through intermediate stops should include the number of persons and fuel on board under item 19
3.4 Delay messages (DLA)
3.4.1 A DLA message shall be transmitted when the departure of an aircraft, for which basic flight plan data(FPL or RPL) has been sent , is delayed by more than 30 minutes after the estimated off block time contained in the basic flight plan data.
3.4.2 However it should be noted than a flight plan in respect to an IFR flight. On expiry of this time a new flight plan should be submitted.
3.4.3 Delay messages should contain the following information as shown in the fight plan:
a) Type of message (DLA)
b) Radio call sing or aircraft identification as shown in the flight plan
c) Revised estimated time of departure, expressed as a four-figure group in UTC
d) Destination aerodrome Example (DLA-RWD105-HRYR1600-HUEN)
3.5 Cancellation message (CNL)
A flight plan cancellation (CNL) message shall be transmitted when a flight for which basic flight plan data has been previously distributed and has not been cancelled.
The ATS/AIS unit serving the departure aerodrome shall transmit the CNL message to ATS units which have received basic flight plan data.
3.5.1 A cancellation message contains the following information in the order shown:
a) Type of message (CNL)
b) Radio call sign or aircraft identification as shown in the flight plan.
c) Departure aerodrome
d) Destination aerodrome.
Example: (CNL-RWD109-HRYR-HBBA)
3.6 Arrival message (ARR)
3.6.1 When an arrival report is received by the ATS unit serving the arrival aerodrome, this unit shall transmit an ARR messages:
a) For a landing at destination aerodrome:
i) to the ACC or flight information centre in whose area the arrival aerodrome is
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located, if required by that unit; and
ii) to the air traffic services unit, at the departure aerodrome, which originated the flight plan message, if that message include a request for an ARR message;
b) For a landing at an alternate or other aerodrome :
i) to the ACC or flight information centre in whose area the arrival aerodrome is located; and
ii) to the aerodrome control tower, at the destination aerodrome; and
iii) to the air traffic services reporting office at the departure aerodrome; and
iv) to the ACC or flight information centre in charge of each FIR or upper FIR through which the aircraft would have passed according to the flight plan, had it not diverted.
3.6.2 At unmanned aerodromes, it is the pilot’s responsibility to report his arrival to the nearest RCAA- manned aerodrome if a SAR-TIME has been filed in the flight plan.
3.6.3 When a controlled flight which has experienced failure of a two-way communication has landed, the aerodrome control tower at the arrival aerodrome shall transmit an ARR message;
a) For a landing at the destination aerodrome:
i) to all air traffic service units concerned with the flights during the period of communication failure; and
ii) to all other air traffic service units which may have been alerted:
b) For landing at the aerodrome other than the destination aerodrome:
To the ATS units serving the destination aerodrome; this unit Shall then transmit an ARR message to other ATS units concerned or alerted as in a) above.
3.6.4 An arrival message will contain the following information in the order shown:
a) Type of message (ARR)
b) Radio call sign or aircraft identification as shown in the flight plan or departure message.
c) The four letter code or the name of the aerodrome where the aircraft has landed followed, Without a space by the time of arrival expressed as a four-figure group in UTC.
Example: (ARR-9XRWB-HRYR-HKJK 0805)
3.7 .Modification Message (CHG)
3.7.1 A CHG message shall be transmitted when any change is to be made to basic flight plan data contained in previously transmitted FPL or RPL data. The CHG message shall be sent to those recipients of basic flight plan data which are affected by change.
3.7.2 Modification messages contain the following information in the order shown:
a) Message type(CHG)
b) Aircraft identification
c) Departure aerodrome and time
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d) Destination aerodrome
e) The amendment to the flight plan
Example:(CHG-RWD107-HRYR-HKJK-8/I-16/HTKJ)
Meaning: Modification message-aircraft identification RWD 107, en route from Kigali International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta- Field Type 8 of the related filed flight plan is collected to IFR – Field Type 16 of the related field flight plan is corrected, the new destination is Kilimanjaro.
3.8 Request flight plan message (RQP)
3.8.1 A request flight plan (RQP) message shall be transmitted when an A TS unit wishes to obtain flight plan data. This might occur upon receipt of a message concerning an aircraft for which no corresponding basic flight plan data had been previously received. The RQP message shall be transmitted to the transferring ATS unit which originated an EST message, or to the centre which originated an update message for which no corresponding basic flight plan data are available. If no message has been received at all, but an aircraft establishes radiotelephony (RTF) communications and requires air traffic services, the RQP message shall be transmitted to the previous ATS unit along the route of flight.
3.8.2 Request flight plan messages must contain the following information in the order shown:
a) Message type (RQP)
b) Aircraft identification
c) Departure aerodrome
d) Destination aerodrome
Example: (RQP-GBREN-EGLL-HTKJ)
3.9 Request Supplementary flight plan message (RQS).
3.9.1 A request supplementary flight plan (RQS) message shall be transmitted when an air traffic services unit wishes to obtain supplementary flight plan data. The message shall be transmitted to the air traffic services reporting office at the departure aerodrome or in the case of a flight plan submitted during flight, to the air traffic services unit specified in the flight plan message.
3.9.2 Request flight plan message must contain the following information in the order shown:
a) Message type (RQS)
b) Aircraft identification
c) Departure aerodrome
d) Destination aerodrome
Example:(RQS-BAW2880-EGKK-HKMO)
3.10 Supplementary flight plan message (SPL)
3.10.1 An SPL message shall be transmitted by the air traffic services reporting office at the departure aerodrome to air traffic services units requesting information additional to that already transmitted in a CPL or FPL message. When transmitted by the AFTN, the message shall be assigned the same priority indicator as that in the request message.
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a) Message type, number and reference data
b) Aircraft identification and SSR Mode and Code.
c) Departure aerodrome and time
d) Destination aerodrome and total estimated elapsed time, alternate aerodrome(s)
e) Other information
f) Supplementary information
Example:
(SPL-LTU660
-EDDL0920
-HRYRO8OO HKJK
-REG/DABUA RMK/CHARTER
-E/1040 P/150 R/V J/L
-A/BLUE C/DENKE)
Meaning:
Supplementary flight plan message
- Aircraft identification RWD107- departed Kigali 0920 UTC- destination Nairobi , total estimated elapsed time 1 hour – alternate Kilimanjaro- aircraft registration DABUA- charter flight- endurance 02 hours and 40 minutes after departure- 050 persons on board-portable radio working on international Distress Frequency 121.5MHZ – life jackets fitted with lights are carried – the aircraft colour is blue- the pilot’s name is Denke.
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1. Addressing of Flight Plan messages
Flight movement messages relating to traffic into or via Kigali FIR shall be addressed as stated below in order to warrant correct relay and delivery as follows:
Category of flight (IFR, VFR or both
Route (Into or Via FIR) Message address
1 2 3
IFR Flights
VFR Flights
Into or via Kigali FIR HRYRZAZX
HRYRZPZX
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ENR 1.12 INTERCEPTION OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT
1. INTERCEPTION PROCEDURES
1.1 The following procedures and visual signals apply over the territory and territorial waters of Rwanda in the event of interception of an aircraft. An aircraft which is intercepted by another aircraft shall immediately:
a) Follow the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft, interpreting and responding to visual signals.
b) Notify, if possible, the appropriate air traffic service unit;
c) Attempt to establish radio communication with the intercepting aircraft or with the appropriate intercept control unit, by making a general call on the emergency frequency 121.5 MHz, giving the identity of
intercepted aircraft and the nature of flight; if no contact has been established and if practicable, repeat this call on the emergency frequency 243 MHZ,
d) If equipped with SSR transponder, select Mode A, Code 7700, unless otherwise instructed by appropriate air traffic service unit.
1.2 If radio contact is established during interception but communication in a common language is not possible, attempts shall be made to convey instructions, acknowledgement of instructions and essential information by using the phases and pronunciations in the following table, transmitting each phase twice:
Phrase Pronunciation Meaning
CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN My call sign is (call sign)
WILCO VILL-KO Understood. Will comply
CAN NOT KANN NOTT Unable to comply
REPEAT REE-PEET Repeat your instructions
AM LOST AM LOST Position unknown
MAYDAY MAYDAY I am in distress
HIJACK HI-JACK I have been hijacked
LAND LAAND I request to land at(place name)
DESCEND DEE-SEND I require descent
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I. Syllables to be emphasized are printed in bold letters.
II. The call sign required to be given is that used in radiotelephony communications with air traffic services units and corresponding to the aircraft identification in the flight plan.
III. Circumstances may not always permit, nor make desirable, the use of the phrase “HIJACK”.
Note: The word interception in this context does not include intercept and escort service provided, on request, to an aircraft in distress in accordance with the Search and Rescue Manual (doc 7333)
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1.3 The phrases shown in the table below shall be used by the incepting aircraft and transmitted twice in the circumstances described in the preceding paragraph.
1.4 If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by the intercepting aircraft by visual signal, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate clarification while continuing to comply with the visual instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.
1.5 If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by intercepting aircraft by radio, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate clarification while continuing to comply with the radio instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.
1.6 The visual signals for use in the event of interception are detailed on page ENR 1.12.6
• Syllables to be emphasized are printed in bold letters.
SIGNALS FOR USE IN THE EVENT OF INTERCEPTIONS
Signals initiated by intercepting aircraft and responses by the intercepted aircraft.
Series INTERCEPTING aircraft Signals Meaning INTERCEPTED aircraft
Responds
Meaning
1 DAY or NIGHT − Rocking aircraft and
flashing landing lights at irregular
intervals (and landing lights in case
of helicopters) from position slightly
You have Been
Intercepted.
Follow me.
DAY or NIGHT –
Rocking aircraft, flashing navigational lights at irregular intervals and following.
Understood
will comply.
Phrase Pronunciation Meaning
CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN What is your call sign
FOLLOW FOL-LO Follow me
DESCEND DEE-SEND Descend for landing
YOU LAND YOU LAAND Land at this aerodrome
PROCEED PRO-SEED You may proceed
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above and ahead of, and normally to
the left of, the intercepted aircraft
(or to the right if the intercepted
Aircraft is a helicopter) and, after
Acknowledgement, a slow level turn,
Normally to the left, (or to the left in
Case of a helicopter) on the desired
heading.
Note 1: − Meteorological condition or
Terrain may require the intercepting
aircraft to reverse the position and
direction of turn given above in series 1
Note 2: − If the intercepted aircraft is
Not able to keep pace with the
Intercepting aircraft, the later is
expected to fly a series of race-track
patterns and to rock the aircraft each
time it passes the intercepted aircraft.
Note: − Additional action Required to be taken by intercepted aircraft is prescribed in Annex 2,
Chapter 3, 3.8.
2 DAY or NIGHT – An abrupt break-away Manoeuvre from the intercepted
Aircraft consisting a climbing turn of 90º or more without crossing the line of flight of the intercepted aircraft.
You may Proceed. DAY or NIGHT – Rocking the aircraft.
Understood
Will comply.
3 DAY or NIGHT – Lowering landing gear
Land at this Aerodrome.
DAY or NIGHT – Lowering a landing gear, (if
Understood
will comply.
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(if fitted), showing steady landing lights and overflying runway in use or, if the Intercepted aircraft is a helicopter, Overflying the helicopter landing area. In the case of helicopters, the intercepting helicopter makes a landing approach, coming to hover near the landing area.
fitted), showing steady landing
lights and following the
intercepting aircraft and, if,
after overflying runway in
use or helicopter landing
area, landing is considered
safe, proceeding to land.
Signals initiated by intercepted aircraft and responses by the intercepting aircraft.
Series INTERCEPTED aircraft Signals Meaning INTERCEPTING aircraft
Responds
Meaning
4 DAY or NIGHT – Raising landing gear
(if fitted) and flashing landing lights
while passing over runway in use
or helicopters landing area at a height exceeding 300 M(1000FT) but not
exceeding 600M (2000FT)(in case of a
helicopter, at a height exceeding 50M
(170FT) but not exceeding 100M
(330FT) above the aerodrome level,
and continuing to circle the run way in-
use or helicopter landing area.
If unable to flash landing lights, flash
any other lights available.
Aerodrome
You have
designated
is inadequate.
DAY or NIGHT – If it is desired that the intercepted aircraft follow the intercepting aircraft to an alternate aerodrome, the intercepting aircraft raises its landing gear (if fitted) and use the series 1 signals prescribed for intercepting aircraft.
If it is decided to release the intercepted aircraft, the intercepting aircraft uses
the series 2 signals
prescribed for intercepting
aircraft.
Understood
Follow me.
Understood
You may
Proceed.
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5 DAY or NIGHT – Regular switching on
and off of all available lights but in such
a manner as to be distinct from flashing
lights.
Can not
comply.
DAY or NIGHT – Use Series 2
Signals prescribed for
intercepting aircraft
Understood.
6 DAY or NIGHT –Irregular flashing of all Available lights.
In distress. DAY or NIGHT – Use Series 2 Signals prescribed for intercepting aircraft.
Understood.
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ENR 1.13 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE
1. General
The following procedures are intended for use by aircraft when unlawful interference occurs and the aircraft is unable to notify an ATS unit of this fact.
2. Procedures
2.1 Unless considerations aboard the aircraft dictate otherwise, the pilot-in-command should attempt to continue flying on the assigned track and at the assigned cruising level at least until notification to an ATS unit is possible.
2.2 When an aircraft subjected to an act of unlawful Inteference must depart from its assigned track or its assigned cruising level without being able to make radiotelephony contact with ATS, the pilot in- command should, whenever possible:
a) Attempt to broadcast warnings on the VHF emergency frequency and other appropriate frequencies, unless considerations aboard the aircraft dictate otherwise. Other equipment such as onboard transponders, data links, etc. should also be used when it is advantageous to do so and circumstances permit; and
b) Proceed at a level which differs from the cruising levels normally used for IFR flight in the area by 300 m (1 000 ft) If above FL 290 or by 150m (500 ft) if below FL 290.
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ENR 1.14 AIR TRAFFIC INCIDENTS
1. Definition of air traffic incidents
1.1 “Air traffic incident” is used to mean a serious occurrence related to the provision of air traffic services,
such as:
a) Aircraft proximity (AIRPROX);
b) Serious difficulty resulting in a hazard to aircraft caused, for example, by:
1) Faulty procedures
2) Non-compliance with procedures, or failure of ground facilities.
1.1.1 Definitions for aircraft proximity and AIRPROX.
Aircraft proximity. A situation in which, in the opinion of the pilot or the air traffic services
personnel, the distance between aircraft, as 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:
Risk of collision. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which serious risk of collision has
existed.
Safety not assured. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which the safety of the aircraft
may have been compromised.
No risk of collision. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which no risk of collision has
existed.
Risk not determined. The risk classification of aircraft proximity in which insufficient information
was available to determine the risk involved, or inconclusive or conflicting evidence precluded
such determination.
AIRPROX. The code word used in an air traffic incident report to designate aircraft proximity.
1.2 Air traffic incidents are designated and identified in reports as follows:
Type Designation
Air traffic incident Incident
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as a) above AIRPROX (aircraft proximity)
as b) 1) and 2) above Procedure
as b) 3) above Facility
2. Use of the Air Traffic Incident Report Form
(See model on pages ENR 1.14-5 to 1.14-9)
The Air Traffic Incident Report Form is intended for use:
a) by a pilot for filing a report on an air traffic incident after arrival or for confirming a report made initially by radio during flight.
Note.— The form, if available on board, may also be of use in providing a pattern for making the initial report in flight.
b) by an ATS unit for recording an air traffic incident report received by radio, telephone or teleprinter.
Note.— The form may be used as the format for the text of a message to be transmitted over the AFS network.
3. Reporting procedures (including in-flight procedures)
3.1 The following are the procedures to be followed by a pilot who is or has been involved in an incident:
a) during flight, use the appropriate air/ground frequency for reporting an incident of major significance, particularly if it involves other aircraft, so as to permit the facts to be ascertained immediately;
b) as promptly as possible after landing, submit a completed Air Traffic Incident Report Form
1) For confirming a report of an incident made initially as in a) above, or for making the initial report on such an incident if it had not been possible to report it by radio;
2) For reporting an incident which did not require immediate notification at the time of occurrence.
3.2 An initial report made by radio should contain the following information:
a) aircraft identification;
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b) type of incident, e.g. aircraft proximity;
c) The incident; 1. a) and b); 2. a), b), c), d), n); 3. a), b), c), i); 4. a), b);
d) Miscellaneous: 1. e).
2.
3.3 The confirmatory report on an incident of major significance initially reported by radio or the initial report on any other incident should be submitted to the ATS Reporting Office of the aerodrome of first landing; then, be forwarded to The Directorate of Transports. The pilot should complete the Air Traffic Incident Report Form, supplementing the details of the initial reports as necessary.
3.4 The incident report will be submitted at Kigali if the daily program plans a landing at that Airport.
4. Purpose of reporting and handling of the form
4.1 The purpose of the reporting of aircraft proximity incidents and their investigation is to promote the safety of aircraft. The degree of risk involved in an aircraft proximity incident should be determined in the incident investigation and classified as “risk of collision”, “safety not assured”, “no risk of collision” or “risk not determined”.
4.2 The purpose of the form is to provide investigatory authorities with as complete information on an air traffic incident as possible and to enable them to report back, with the least possible delay to the pilot or operator concerned, the result of the investigation of the incident and, if appropriate, the remedial action taken.
AIR TRAFFIC INCIDENT REPORT FORM
For use when submitting and receiving reports on air traffic incidents. In an initial report by radio, shaded items should be included
A - AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION B - TYPE OF INCIDENT
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
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c) Level and altimeter setting
d) Aircraft climbing or descending
( ) Level flight ( ) Climbing ( ) Descending
e) Aircraft bank angle
( ) Wings level ( ) Slight bank ( ) Moderate bank
( ) Steep bank ( ) Inverted ( ) Unknown
f) Aircraft direction of bank
( ) Left ( ) Right ( ) Unknown
g) Restrictions to visibility (select as many as required)
( ) Sunglare ( ) Windscreen pillar ( ) Dirty windscreen
( ) Other cockpit structure ( ) None
h) Use of aircraft lighting (select as many as required)
( ) Navigation lights ( ) Strobe lights ( ) Cabin lights
( ) Red anti-collision lights ( ) Landing/taxi lights
( ) Logo (tail fin) lights
( ) Other ( ) None
i) Traffic avoidance advice issued by ATS
( ) Yes, based on radar ( ) Yes, based on visual sighting
( ) Yes based on other information ( ) No
* Delete as appropriate
j) Traffic information issued
( ) Yes, based on radar ( ) Yes, based on visual sighting
( ) Yes based on other information ( ) No
k) Airborne collision avoidance system - ACAS
( ) Not carried ( ) Type
( ) Traffic advisory issued ( ) Resolution advisory issued
( ) Traffic advisory or resolution advisory not issued
l) Radar identification
( ) No radar available ( ) Radar identification
( ) No radar identification
m) Other aircraft sighted
( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Wrong aircraft
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sighted
n) Avoiding action taken
( ) Yes ( ) No
o) Type of flight plan IFR / VFR / none *
3. Other aircraft
a) Type and call sign/registration (if known)
b) If a) above not known, describe below
( ) High wing ( ) Mid wing ( ) Low wing
( ) Rotorcraft
( ) 1 Engine ( ) 2 Engines ( ) 3 Engines
( ) 4 Engines ( ) More than 4 Engines
Marking, colour or other available details
c) Aircraft climbing or descending
( ) Level flight ( ) Climbing ( ) Descending
( ) Unknown
d) Aircraft bank angle
( ) Wings level ( ) Slight bank ( ) Moderate bank
( ) Steep bank ( ) Inverted ( ) Unknown
* Delete as appropriate
e) Aircraft direction of bank
( ) Left ( ) Right ( ) Unknown
f) Lights displayed
( ) Navigation lights ( ) Strobe lights ( ) Cabin lights
( ) Red anti-collision lights
( ) Landing/taxi lights ( ) Logo (tail fin) lights
( ) Other ( ) None ( ) Unknown
g) Traffic avoidance advice issued by ATS
( ) Yes, based on radar
( ) Yes, based on visual sighting
( ) Yes, based on other information
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( ) No ( ) Unknown
h) Traffic information issued
( ) Yes, based on radar ( ) Yes, based on ( ) Yes, based on visual sighting other information
( ) No ( ) Unknown
i) Avoiding action taken
( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Unknown
4. Distance
a) Closest horizontal distance
b) Closest vertical distance
5. Flight weather conditions
a) IMC / VMC *
b) Above / below* clouds / fog / haze or between layers *
c) Distance vertically from cloud __________ m /ft * below __________ m /ft * above
d) In cloud / rain / snow / sleet / fog / haze *
e) Flying into / out of * sun
f) Flight visibility ________ m / km *
6. Any other information considered important by the pilot-in-command
* Delete as appropriate
D - MISCELLANEOUS
1. Information regarding reporting aircraft
a) Aircraft registration
b) Aircraft type
c) Operator
d) Airport of departure
e) Airport of first landing destination
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f) Reported by radio or othermeans to
(name of ATS unit)
at time
UTC
g) Date / time / place of completion of form
2. Function, address and signature of person submitting report
a) Function
b) Address
c) Signature
d) Telephone number
3. Function and signature of person receiving report
a) Function b) Signature
E - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION BY ATS UNIT CONCERNED
1. Receipt of report
a) Report received via AFTN / radio / telephone / other (specify) *
b) Report received by
(name of ATS unit)
2. Details of ATS action
Clearance, incident seen (radar/visually, warning given, result of local inquiry, etc.)
* Delete as appropriate
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E - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION BY ATS UNIT CONCERNED
1. Receipt of report
a) Report received via AFTN / radio / telephone / other (specify) *
b) Report received by
(name of ATS unit)
2. Details of ATS action
Clearance, incident seen (radar/visually, warning given, result of local inquiry, etc.)
* Delete as appropriate
DIAGRAMS OF AIRPROX
Mark passage of other aircraft relative to you, in plan on the left and in elevation on the right, assuming YOU are at the centre of the diagram, including first sighting and passing distance.
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Instructions for the completion of the Air Traffic Incident Report Form Item
A Aircraft identification of the aircraft filing the report
B An AIRPROX report should be filed immediately by radio
C1 Date/time UTC and position in bearing and distance from a navigation aid or in LAT/LONG
C2 Information regarding aircraft filing the report, tick as necessary
C2 c) e.g. FL 350/1 013 HPA or 2 500 FT/QNH 1 007 HPA or 1 200 FT/QFE 998 HPA
C3 Information regarding the other aircraft involved
C4 Passing distance - state units used
C6 Attach additional papers as required. The diagrams may be used to show aircraft’s positions
D1 f) State name of ATS unit and date/time in UTC
D1 g) Date and time in UTC
E2 Include details of ATS unit such as service provided, radiotelephony frequency, SSR codes assigned and altimeter setting. Use diagram to show aircraft’s position and attach additional papers as required
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ENR 2. AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE
ENR 2.1 FIR, UIR, TMA
Name Lateral limits Vertical limits Class of airspace
Unit providing service
Call sign Languages Area and conditions of use Hours of service
Frequency/ purpose
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
KIGALI FIR Approach control
Kigali APP 124.300MHZ Coverage: '200NM-FL250
1.National boundaries of Rwanda
Kigali English 121.500MHZ 100NM-FL150
H24 (Emergency FREQ)
2. TMA du LAC Approach Control
Goma APP 118.700MHZ VFR GISENYI traffic
East Sector Goma English or french
transferred when in base leg
Portion of 15NM between
.
GOM VOR radials 022°/182°
Controlling traffic on ATS
FL245 H24 route B607
GND Until KIVUR
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Name Lateral limits Vertical limits Class of airspace
Unit providing service
Call sign Languages Area and conditions of use Hours of service
Frequency/ purpose
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
Classes:
A= above FL165
C= CTR Kigali
D= TMA du LAC and
AWY/ATS routes
G= elsewhere.
UIR: included within DAR CONTROL
119.300MHZ
DAR ES SALAAM UIR FIC/ACC English (West Sector)
National boundaries of Rwanda
Dar Es Salaam
8879KHZ
11300 KHZ.
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ENR 2.2 OTHER REGULATED AIRSPACE
1. General
1.1.RWANDA and TANZANIA have arranged, a bi-lateral agreement, to transfer responsibility for providing air traffic service to all aircraft above FL 245 within Kigali UIR to Tanzania.
1.2 As said in the above mentioned agreement, the provision of air traffic services along the ATS route A408 within the Tanzanian airspace between ALSAR and ALTIN reporting points is transferred to Rwanda.
1.3 RWANDA and The Democratic Republic of CONGO have arranged a bilateral agreement to transfer responsibility for providing air traffic service to all aircraft within 15 NM inside Kigali FIR, radius centered on Goma VOR/DME to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1.4 As said in the above mentioned agreement, the provision of air traffic services within Kigali FIR along the ATS route B607 is transferred to the Democratic Republic of CONGO.
2. The areas involved in the transfer of ATS responsibility
2.1 The areas involved are depicted on page ENR 6-2.
2.2 In these parts of airspace each country, Rwanda and Tanzania on one side, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on the other side, will provide ATS to all aircraft within allocated vertical and lateral airspace dimensions.
Procedures and communications will be as if the airspace were an integral part of his own FIR/UIR.
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ENR 3. ATS ROUTES
ENR 3.1 LOWER ATS ROUTES
Route designator Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL DIST
Upper limits Lower limits
or Minimum flight
altitute
Lateral limits Nm
Direction of cruising levels
Remarks Controlling unit
Frequency
Airspace classification Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6 A408 t ALTIN
010000S 0311400E
049° 229° 40
FL 165 8 500 FT
t ALSAR 12520S 0304236S
Class C
Kigali APP Frequency: 124,300 MHz
47 and 10 t KIGALI VOR/DME (KNM)
015809S 0300850E
212° 032°
FL 245 FL170
Class A 58
t GAVDA 024907S 0294044E
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B527
KIGALI VOR/DME (KNM) 015809S 0300850E
015° 195°
FL 165 11 500ft Classe C
10
t EGREK 010110S 0301447E
and FL 245 FL 170 Classe A
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Route designator Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL DIST
Upper limits Lower limits
or Minimum flight
altitute
Lateral limits Nm
Direction of cruising levels
Remarks Controlling unit
Frequency
Airspace classification Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
B531
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GOMA APP
118.7 MHZ
t
GOMA VOR/DME (GOM)
0141S 02914E *
FL165 12 500 FT
KIGALI APP
124,300 MHZ
110° 290°
15
t RANAG
014530S 0292746E
Classe C
43
100º 280º
45
And
FL 245 FL170
Classe A
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Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL DIST
Upper limits Lower limits
or Minimum flight
altitute
Lateral limits Nm
Direction of cruising levels
Remarks Controlling unit
Frequency
Airspace classification Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
B607
t VOR GOMA(GOM) 0141S 02914E ∗
t MITON 0156S 029164E ∗
t KAROS 021123S 029164E
LABAG 0231S 02915E∗ tKIVUR 0237S 02916E∗
178° 358°
15
17
18
7
FL165 FL125
class c
and
class A
10
For continuation,see AIP R.D.CONGO
GOMA APP
118.7 MHZ
KIGALI APP
124,300 MHZ
For continuation,see AIP BURUNDI
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Route designator Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL DIST
Upper limits Lower limits
or Minimum flight
altitute
Lateral limits Nm
Direction of cruising levels
Remarks Controlling unit
Frequency
Airspace classification Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
W53
t NDB BUKAVU (BKV) 0218S 02849E *
t KAROS 021123S 0291643E
t KIGALI VOR/DME KNM 015809S 0300850E
t BOSAD 015232S 0304824S
077° 257°
30
52
085° 265°
40
FL165 FL125
class c
and
FL245 FL170
class A
10
BUKAVU TWR 120.7 MHZ
Crossing point of U/B607 and W53/ UB532
KIGALI APP
124,300 MHZ
For continuation, see AIP TANZANIA
t
t
VOR/DME KIGALI (KNM)
015809S 0300850E
DATAN
020339S 0305327E
12 500 FT 10
For continuation, see AIP TANZANIA
t
B532 NDB BUKAVU (BKV)
0218S 02849E *
For continuation, see AIP R.D. CONGO
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Route designator Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL DIST
Upper limits Lower limits
or Minimum flight
altitute
Lateral limits Nm
Direction of cruising levels
Remarks Controlling unit
Frequency
Airspace classification Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
077º 257º
82
tVOR/DME KIGALI (KNM)
015809S 0300850E
085º 265º
40
UNL FL245
10
tBOSAD
015232S 0304824E
Classe A For continuation, see AIP TANZANIA
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Route designator
Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL
DIST( NM)
Upper limits
Lower limits
Airspace
classification
Lateral
limits NM
Directionof cruising levels
Remarks
Controlling unit
Frequency Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UA408 049º 229º
For continuation,
see AIP UGANDA
t
t
ALTIN
010000S 0311400E
ALSAR 012520S 0304236E
40
229º 049º
47
Dar-Es-Salaam ACC
Frequency: 119,300 MHz
HF: 8879 KHz
t VOR KIGALI (KNM)
015809S 0300850E
212º 032º
58
UNL FL245
10
t GAVDA
024907S 0294044E
Classe A For continuation, see AIP BURUNDI
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Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL
DIST( NM)
Upper limits
Lower limits
Airspace
classification
Lateral
limits NM
Directionof cruising levels
Remarks
Controlling unit
Frequency Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
UB527 tKIGALI VOR/DME (KNM) 015809S 0300850E
t EGREK
010110S 0301447E
015º 195º
57
UNL
FL245
10
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Class A
�
UB531
t
t
VOR GOMA (GOM) 0141S 02914E
RANAG 014530S 029274E
KIGALI VOR/DME KNM 015809S 0300850E
178º 358º
15
43
UNL
FL245
Class A
10
DAR ES SALAAM CONTROL
Frequency:119.300 MHZ
For Continuation , see AIP TANZANIA
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Route designator
Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL
DIST( NM)
Upper limits
Lower limits
Airspace
classification
Lateral
limits NM
Directionof cruising levels
Remarks
Controlling unit
Frequency Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6
tNDB
t
t
t
UB607
t
t
BUKAVU (BKV) 0218S 02848E
KAROS 021123S 029164E
KIGALI VOR/DME KNM 015809S 0300850E
BOSAD 015232S 030482E
VOR GOMA (GOM) 0141S 02914E
MITTON 0156S 02914E
KAROS 021123S 029164E
LABAG 0231S 02915E
KIVUR
077º 257º
30
52
085º 265º
40
178º 358º
15
17
18
UNL
FL245
Class A
UNL
FL245
Class A
UNL
FL245
10
10
10
Crossing point of U/B607 and W53/UB532
DAR ES SALAAM CONTROL Frequency:119.300 MHZ
For continuation, see AIP
TANZANIA
For continuation, see AIP
D.R. CONGO
Crossing point of U/B607 and W53/UB532
DAR ES SALAAM CONTROL Frequency:119.300 MHZ
For continuation, see AIP
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Name of significant points
Coordinates
Track MAG (GEO)
VOR RDL
DIST( NM)
Upper limits
Lower limits
Airspace
classification
Lateral
limits NM
Directionof cruising levels
Remarks
Controlling unit
Frequency Odd Even
1 2 3 4 5 6 t
0237S 02916E
7
Class A
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ENR 3.3 AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV) ROUTES
Route designator
RNP1 type2) Name of significant points Co-ordinates
Way-point IDENT of VOR/DME BRG & DIST. ELEV DME antenna
Great Circle DIST. NM
Upper limits Lower limits
Airspace classification
Direction of cruising levels
Odd Even
Remarks Controlling unit Frequency
1 2 3 4 5 6
NIL INFO
AVBL
NIL INFO AVBL
NIL INFO AVBL
NIL INFO AVBL
NIL INFO AVBL
NIL INFO AVBL
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ENR 4. RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS/SYSTEMS
ENR 4.1 RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS - EN ROUTE
Name of station
(VOR/VAR)
Identification Frequency
(CH)
Hours of operation
co-ordinates antenne
DME
Remarks
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
KIGALI-KANOMBE
KNM 114,900 MHz (CH 96X)
H24 015809E
0300850S 9,64 m Coverage:
250 km
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ENR 4.4 NAME-CODE DESIGNATORS FOR SIGNIFICANT POINTS
Name-code designator
Co-ordinates ATS route or other route
Name-code designator
Co-ordinates ATS route or other route
1. 2. 3. 1 2 3
ALSAR 012520S 0304236E
U/A408 GAVDA 024907S 0294044E
U/A408
ALTIN 010000S 0311409E
U/A408 KIVUR* 023700S 02916E
U/B607
BOSAD 015232S 0304824E
U/B532 LABAG* 023100S 02915E
U/B607
DATAN 020339S 0305327E
U/B531 MITON* 015600S 02914E
U/B607
EGREK 010110S 0301447E
U/B527 RANAG 0292746S 014530E
U/B531
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ENR 4.5 AERONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHTS - EN ROUTE
Name IDENT
(coordinates)
Type
INTST
(1 000 Candelas)
Characteristics Operating
hours
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
Kigali TWR
015755S 0300758E*
AD BCN
W 160
G 20
ALTN FLG W/G EV 5 SEC HN:O/R
IMC
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ENR 5. NAVIGATION WARNINGS
ENR 5.1 PROHIBITED, RESTRICTED AND DANGER AREAS
Identification, name and lateral limits Upper limit Lower limit
Remarks /(time of activity, type of restriction, nature of hazard)
1 2 3
PROHIBITED AREAS
HRP3 Bugesera
Boundary RWANDA-BURUNDI 0222S
03003E-0227S 0308E-0213S 03003E-0213S 03003E *
HRP5
FL190
GND
Permanent. Overflight not permitted.
Mortar shooting up to a maximum height: 4 000 metres.
Over flight not permitted overhead Kigali city center (015715S 0300405E)
RESTRICTED AREAS
HRR1 Volcano reserve
Boundary RWANDA-R.D CONGO 0130S 02920E- boundary RWANDA- UGANDA 0122S 02940E- 0127S 02934E- 0135S
02934E- 0135S 02924E *.
300 m
GND
Overflight not permitted below 300 m.
Volcanic chain: 4 507 m.
HRR2 AKAGERA National park
Boundary RWANDA-TANZANIA
0116S 03033E- 0130S 03033E- 0155S 03042E- 0155S 03048E *.
300 m
GND
Overflight not permitted below 300 m.
HRR4 Ndera
A circle, 1NM radius centred at geographical mean point of psychiatric hospital
8000 ft
AMSL
Overflight not permitted over the psychiatric hospital
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ENR 5.2 MILITARY EXERCISE AND TRAINING AREAS
Name
Lateral limits
System/means of activation
announcement INFO for civilian FLT
Remarks
Time of ACT
1 2 3
TRAINING AREA
BUGESERA
See ENR 5.1-1
ZONE INTERDITE/PROHIBITED AREA
HRP3
Permanently prohibited to
enter into that airspace.
Lowest usable FL: 190
Mortar shooting up a to maximum height of
4 000 M.
PERMANENT
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ENR 5.4 AIR NAVIGATION OBSTACLES - EN ROUTE (ELEVATION/HEIGHT 100 M AGL OR MORE)
Designation Type of
obstacle
Co-ordinates ELEV/
HGT
GND
(METRES)
OBST LGT
Type/
colour
1* 2 3 4 5
Deutsche
Welle
Kinyinya
Mast 1 582/125 OBST/R
Jari/Kigali Mast 2 226/80 OBST/R
Butare/Huye Mast 2 277/80 OBST/R
*Pylons of radio broadcasting stations
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ENR 5.6 BIRD MIGRATION AND
AREAS WITH SENSITIVE FAUNA
1. Bird migration
1.1 There are no significant and periodic birds shifting which should be considered as a hazard to air navigation.
1.2 However, birds may move to the aerodromes from time to time In such a manner that It would not be able to determine accurately the number or the altitude of those birds, The presence of birds at aerodromes occurs during the rainy seasons and bigger numbers are seen at the beginning and towards the end of those periods, Groups of crows, eagles and vultures are mostly seen,
1.3 Reporting of bird strike
1.3.1 General
To achieve more comprehensive statistics of bird strikes, the Civil Aviation Administration is collecting Information; all pilots on flights within Kigali FIR are therefore requested to report to the Civil Aviation Administration all cases of bird strike or incidents where a risk of bird strike has been present.
1.3.2 Reporting
To facilitate the reporting of incidents, a Bird Strike Reporting Form has been produced and may be obtained at the International airport briefing office. Any supplementary information on the circumstances under which the incident took place should also be added,
2. Areas with sensitive fauna
2.1 Many species of birds as well as mammals are sensitive to noise from aircraft and overflying their breeding and resting places may be critical. Overflying of such areas at heights below 1 000 ft (300 m) shall be avoided,
2.2 The areas are shown on the Index chart on page ENR 6-3, as RESTRICTED.
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1. AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES SYSTEM IN KIGALI FIR
2. OTHER ACTIVITIES OF DANDEROUS NATURE – INDEX CHART
3. AERIAL SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES – INDEX CHART
4. RADIO FACILITY – INDEX CHART
5. BIRD IMMIGRATION ROUTE – INDEX CHART
6. BIRD CONCENTRATION AND AREAS WITH SENSITIVE FAUNA – INDEX CHART
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PART 3 AERODROMES (AD)
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PART 3 - AERODROMES (AD)
AD 0.
AD 0.1 PREFACE - Not applicable
AD 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENTS - Not applicable
AD 0.3 RECORD OF AIP SUPPLEMENTS - Not applicable
AD 0.4 CHECKLIST OF AID PAGES - Not applicable
AD 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENTS TO THE AIP - Not applicable
AD 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 3
Page
AD 1 AERODROMES - INTRODUCTION AD 1.1 AERODROME AVAILABILITY ................................................................... AD 1.1-1
1. General conditions under which airports/heliports and associated facilities are available for use ....................................................................... AD 1.1-1
1.1 Landings made other than at an international airport/heliport or a designated alternate airport/heliport ................................................. AD 1.1-1
1.2 Traffic of persons and vehicles on aerodromes ................................. AD 1.1-1 1.2.1 Demarcation of zones ................................................................... AD 1.1-1 1.2.2 Movement of persons ................................................................... AD 1.1-1 1.2.3 Movement of vehicles ................................................................... AD 1.1-1
1.3 Policing .............................................................................................. AD 1.1-2
1.4 Use of the helicopters ........................................................................ AD 1.1-2
1.5 Landing, parking and storage of aircraft on airports/heliports under the control of the Civil Aviation Administration ............................... AD 1.1-2
2. Applicable ICAO documents ..................................................................... AD 1.1-2
3. Civil use of military air bases .................................................................... AD 1.1-2
4. CAT II/III operations at aerodromes ......................................................... AD 1.1-2
5. Friction measuring device used and friction level below which the runway is declared slippery when it is wet ................................................... AD 1.1-2
6. Other information ..................................................................................... AD 1.1-2 AD 1.2 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AND SNOW PLAN .............. AD 1.2-1
1. Rescue and fire fighting services.............................................................. AD 1.2-1
2. Snow plan ................................................................................................ AD 1.2-1 AD 1.3 INDEX TO AERODROMES ....................................................................... AD 1.3-1
Index of internal non controlled aerodromes .............................................. AD 1.3-2 AD 1.4 GROUPING OF AERODROMES .............................................................. AD 1.4-1
1. International aerodromes ......................................................................... AD 1.4-1 2. National aerodromes ................................................................................ AD 1.4-1
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AD 2. AERODROMES Kigali International Airport HRYR AD 2.1 Aerodrome location indicator and name… ...................................... AD 2-1 HRYR AD 2.2 Aerodrome geographical and administrative data ........................... AD 2-1 HRYR AD 2.3 Operational hours ........................................................................... AD 2-1 HRYR AD 2.4 Handling services and facilities ....................................................... AD 2-2 HRYR AD 2.5 Passenger facilities......................................................................... AD 2-2 HRYR AD 2.6 Rescue and fire fighting services .................................................... AD 2-2 HRYR AD 2.7 Seasonal availability – clearing ....................................................... AD 2-3 HRYR AD 2.8 Aprons, taxiways and check locations data .................................... AD 2-3 HRYR AD 2.9 Surface movement guidance and control system and markings ..... AD 2-3 HRYR AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles .................................................................... AD 2-4 HRYR AD 2.11 Meteorological information provided ............................................. AD 2-4 HRYR AD 2.12 Runway physical characteristics ................................................... AD 2-5 HRYR AD 2.13 Declared distances ....................................................................... AD 2-6 HRYR AD 2.14 Approach and runway lighting....................................................... AD 2-6 HRYR AD 2.15 Other lighting, secondary power supply ........................................ AD 2-7 HRYR AD 2.16 Helicopter landing area ................................................................. AD 2-7 HRYR AD 2.17 ATS airspace ................................................................................ AD 2-7 HRYR AD 2.18 ATS communication facilities ........................................................ AD 2-7 HRYR AD 2.19 Radio navigation and landing aids ................................................ AD 2-8 HRYR AD 2.20 Local traffic regulations ................................................................. AD 2-9 HRYR AD 2.21 Noise abatement procedures ........................................................ AD 2-10 HRYR AD 2.22 Flight procedures .......................................................................... AD 2-10 HRYR AD 2.23 Additional information ................................................................... AD 2-10 HRYR AD 2.24 Charts relate to an aerodrome ...................................................... AD 2-10
Kamembe Airport HRZA AD 2.1 Aerodrome location indicator and name… ...................................... AD 2-1 HRZA AD 2.2 Aerodrome geographical and administrative data ........................... AD 2-1 HRZA AD 2.3 Operational hours ........................................................................... AD 2-1 HRZA AD 2.4 Handling services and facilities ....................................................... AD 2-2 HRZA AD 2.5 Passenger facilities ......................................................................... AD 2-2 HRZA AD 2.6 Rescue and fire fighting services .................................................... AD 2-2 HRZA AD 2.7 Seasonal availability – clearing ....................................................... AD 2-2 HRZA AD 2.8 Aprons, taxiways and check locations data ..................................... AD 2-3 HRZA AD 2.9 Surface movement guidance and control system and markings ..... AD 2-3 HRZA AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles .................................................................... AD 2-3 HRZA AD 2.11 Meteorological information provided ............................................. AD 2-4 HRZA AD 2.12 Runway physical characteristics ................................................... AD 2-5 HRZA AD 2.13 Declared distances ....................................................................... AD 2-5 HRZA AD 2.14 Approach and runway lighting ....................................................... AD 2-6 HRZA AD 2.15 Other lighting, secondary power supply ........................................ AD 2-6 HRZA AD 2.16 Helicopter landing area ................................................................. AD 2-6 HRZA AD 2.17 ATS airspace ................................................................................ AD 2-6 HRZA AD 2.18 ATS communication facilities ........................................................ AD 2-6 HRZA AD 2.19 Radio navigation and landing aids ................................................ AD 2-6 HRZA AD 2.20 Local traffic regulations ................................................................. AD 2-7 HRZA AD 2.21 Noise abatement procedures ........................................................ AD 2-7 HRZA AD 2.22 Flight procedures .......................................................................... AD 2-7 HRZA AD 2.23 Additional information ................................................................... AD 2-7 HRZA AD 2.24 Charts relate to an aerodrome ...................................................... AD 2-7
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HRYG AD 2.1 Aerodrome location indicator and name…...................................... AD 2-1 HRYG AD 2.2 Aerodrome geographical and administrative data .......................... AD 2-1 HRYG AD 2.3 Operational hours ........................................................................... AD 2-1 HRYG AD 2.4 Handling services and facilities ...................................................... AD 2-2 HRYG AD 2.5 Passenger facilities ........................................................................ AD 2-2 HRYG AD 2.6 Rescue and fire fighting services .................................................... AD 2-2 HRYG AD 2.7 Seasonal availability – clearing ....................................................... AD 2-2 HRYG AD 2.8 Aprons, taxiways and check locations data .................................... AD 2-3 HRYG AD 2.9 Surface movement guidance and control system and markings ..... AD 2-3 HRYG AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles ................................................................... AD 2-3 HRYG AD 2.11 Meteorological information provided ............................................. AD 2-4 HRYG AD 2.12 Runway physical characteristics ................................................... AD 2-5 HRYG AD 2.13 Declared distances ....................................................................... AD 2-5 HRYG AD 2.14 Approach and runway lighting ...................................................... AD 2-6 HRYG AD 2.15 Other lighting, secondary power supply ........................................ AD 2-6 HRYG AD 2.16 Helicopter landing area ................................................................ AD 2-6 HRYG AD 2.17 ATS airspace ................................................................................ AD 2-6 HRYG AD 2.18 ATS communication facilities ........................................................ AD 2-6 HRYG AD 2.19 Radio navigation and landing aids ................................................ AD 2-7 HRYG AD 2.20 Local traffic regulations ................................................................ AD 2-7 HRYG AD 2.21 Noise abatement procedures ....................................................... AD 2-7 HRYG AD 2.22 Flight procedures ......................................................................... AD 2-7 HRYG AD 2.23 Additional information ................................................................... AD 2-11 HRYG AD 2.24 Charts relate to an aerodrome ...................................................... AD 2-11
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AD 1. AERODROMES/HELIPORTS - INTRODUCTION
AD 1.1 AERODROME/HELIPORT AVAILABILITY
1. General conditions under which
aerodromes/heliports and associated
facilities are available for use
Commercial flights are not permitted to take off from or land at any aerodrome not listed in this AlP except in cases of real emergency or when special permission has been obtained from the civil Aviation Administration.
1.1 Landings made other than at an
international Aerodromes/heliport or a
designated alternate aerodrome/heliport
If a landing is made other than at an international aerodrome or a designated alternate aerodrome, the pilot-in-command shall report the landing as soon as practicable to the health, customs and immigration authorities at the international aerodrome at which the landing was scheduled to take place. This notification may be made through any available communication link.
The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for ensuring that:
a) If pratique has not been granted to the aircraft at the previous landing, contact between other persons on the one hand and passengers and crew on the other is avoided;
b) Cargo, baggage and mail are not removed from the aircraft except as provided below;
c) Any foodstuff of overseas origin or any plant material is not removed from the aircraft except where local food is unobtainable. All food refuse including peelings, cores, stones of fruit, etc must be collected and returned to the galley refuse container, the contents of which should not be removed from
the aircraft except for hygiene reasons; in that circumstance the contents must be destroyed either by burning or by deep burial.
1.2 Traffic of persons and vehicles on
aerodromes
1.2.1 Demarcation of zones
The grounds of each aerodrome are divided into two zones:
a) A public zone comprising the part of the aerodrome open to the public; and
b) A restricted zone comprising the rest of the aerodrome
1.2.2 Movement of persons
Access to the restricted zone is authorized only under the conditions prescribed by the special rules governing the aerodrome. The customs, police, and health inspection offices and the premises assigned to transit traffic are normally accessible only to passengers, to staff of the public authorities and airlines and to authorized persons in pursuit of their duty. The movement of persons having access to the restricted zone of the aerodrome is subject to the conditions prescribed by the air navigation regulations and by the special rules laid down by the aerodrome administration.
1.2.3 Movement of vehicles
The movement of vehicles in the restricted zone is strictly limited to vehicles driven or used by persons carrying a traffic permit or an official card of admittance. Drivers of vehicles, of whatever type, operating within the confines of the aerodrome must respect the direction of the traffic, the traffic
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1.3 Policing
Police services exist at aerodromes and airports. However, care and protection of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and goods used at the aerodrome are not the responsibility of the State or any concessionaire; they cannot be held responsible for loss or damage which is not incurred through action by them or their agents.
1.4 Use of the helicopters
NIL
1.5 Landing, parking and storage of
aircraft on aerodromes/heliports under
the control of the Civil Aviation
Administration
The conditions under which aircraft may land and be parked, housed or otherwise dealt with at any of the aerodromes under the control of the Civil Aviation Administration are as follows:
a) The fees and charges for the landing, parking or housing of aircraft shall be those published from time to time by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority hereinafter referred to as RCAA in the AIP or AIC. The fees or charges for any supplies or services which may be furnished to aircraft by or on behalf of the RCAA, at any aerodrome under the control of the RCAA shall, unless otherwise agreed before such fees or charges are incurred, be such reasonable fees and charges as may from time to time be determined by RCAA for that aerodrome.
b) The fees and charges referred to shall accrue from day to day by and shall be payable to the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA). The RCAA shall have a lien on the aircraft, its parts and accessories, for such fees and charges as aforesaid.
c) Neither the RCAA nor any servant or agent of the government shall be liable for loss or damage to the aircraft, its parts or accessories or any property contained in the aircraft, howsoever such loss and damage may arise, occurring while the aircraft is on any aerodrome under the control of the RCAA or is in the course of landing at or taking off from any such aerodrome.
2. Applicable ICAO documents
The Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 14, Volumes I and II, are applied and any differences noticed are reported in Chapter GEN 1.7
3. Civil use of military air bases
NIL
4. CAT II/III operations at aerodromes
Special procedures applicable to aerodromes operations in CAT II/III are established since Kigali Airport is equipped with approach lighting systems and RVR.
5. Friction measuring device used and
friction level below which the runway is
declared slippery when it is wet
NIL
6. Other information
NIL
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AD 1.2 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AND SNOW PLAN
1. Rescue and fire fighting services
At aerodromes approved for scheduled and/or non-scheduled traffic aeroplanes carrying passengers, Rescue and Fire Fighting Services are established in accordance with the regulations for Civil Aviation.
Information about whether there is service and what the extent of that service is given on the relevant page for each aerodrome.
Scheduled or non-scheduled traffic of aeroplanes carrying passengers is not allowed to use aerodromes without Rescue and Fire Fighting Services.
Each individual service is categorized according to the table shown below. Temporary changes will be published by NOTAM
.
2. Snow plan
Not applicable
Rescue and fire fighting services
Aerodrome category
Amount of water in litres for production of performance level A foam
3 1800
4 3600
5 8100
6 11800
7 18200
8 27300
9 36400
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AD 1.3 INDEX TO AERODROMES AND HELIPORTS
Type of traffic permitted to use the aerodrome/heliport
Aerodrome/heliport name Location indicator
International - National (INTL-NTL)
IFR-VFR
S=Scheduled NS = Non-scheduled P = Private
Reference to AD Section and Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
BUTARE
*HRYI NTL VFR NS - P
GISENYI
*HRYG NTL VFR NS - P AD 2 - HRYG
KAMEMBE
*HRZA INTL-NTL VFR-IFR NS - P - S AD 2 - HRZA
KIGALI International Airport (KIA)
HRYR INTL - NTL IFR-VFR S - NS - P AD 2 - HRYR
NEMBA
*HRYN NTL VFR NS - P
RUHENGERI
*HRYU NTL VFR NS - P
* The location indicators marked with an asterisks (*) cannot be used in the address component of AFS messages
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INDEX OF INTERNAL NON CONTROLLED AERODROMES
City
Aerodrome
Co-ordinates
Elev (M)
Landing Area Operating Hours
Remarks
RWY ID
(Mag)
Dimensions (M)
Runway
RWY CWY Slope Surface
BUTARE 02º36’S 029º44’E
1768 09/27 860 X25
60 2.5% Asphalt HJ Landing RWY 27
Take off RWY 09
NEMBA 02º20’S 030º12’E
1495 13/31 1100X25
60 2% Laterite HJ Landing RWY 31
Take off RWY 13
RUHENGERI 01º30’S 029º38’E
1860 14/32 1480X35
60 2.5% Gazon/ Grass
HJ Landing RWY 32
Take off RWY 14
Obstacle at 1000 M
140º MAG,
Height: 50 M
Notes on Ruhengeri Aerodrome: 1. Additional information on the manoevring area: slope using 3% THR 32 – LDG RWY 32: 1375M
and TKOF RWY 14: 1450M. 2. During the rainy season RWY slippery 3. Fire Fighting Service: Portable extinguishers 4. Aeronautical Information Service: Contact Kigali Airport on TEL: +250 252583441, E-mail:
CHARTS FOR INTERNAL NON CONTROLLED AERODROMES
No Chart Type Page No
1 Butare Visual Landing Chart 3
2 Nemba Visual Landing Chart 4
3 Ruhengeri Visual Landing Chart 5
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AD 1.4 GROUPING OF AERODROMES/HELIPORTS
The criteria applied by Rwanda in grouping aerodromes for the provision of information in this AIP are as follows:
1. International aerodrome
Two aerodromes of entry and departure for international air traffic, where all formalities concerning customs, immigration, health, and similar procedures are carried out and where air traffic services are available on a regular basis
2. National aerodrome
All aerodromes available only for domestic air traffic
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AD 2. AERODROMES
HRYR AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
HRYR – KIGALI/International
HRYR AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1. ARP co-ordinates and site at AD 015759.6154S 0300759.2513E APRX 1100M from THR 10, 100 M left of RCL
2. Direction and distance from city 278º, 10 KM from Kigali
3. AD Elevation/reference temperature 1480.9933 M (4858.8428 FT)/23ºC
4. Geoid undulation NIL INFO AVBL
5. MAG VAR/date and annual change 0º E (2005)
6. AD administration, address, telephone, telefax, telex, AFS
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Capt Kleist Avenue Kigali TEL: (+250) 252 585845 FAX: (+250) 252 582609 AFS: HRYRYAYX
7. Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) IFR/VFR
8. Remarks Surrounded by high mountains to the North and the West.
HRYR AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1. AD administration DLY BTN 0500-1000 and 1100-1500 (U.T.C)
2. Customs and Immigration H24
3. Health and sanitation H24
4. AIS briefing office H24
5. ATS reporting office (ARO) H24
6. MET briefing office H24
7. ATS H24
8. Fuelling H24
9. Handling H24
10. Security H24
11. De-icing NIL
12. Remarks Except for diverting aircraft, all other flights must be announced in advanced
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HRYR AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1. Cargo-handling facilities Trucks/loaders. Up to 23 tonnes handling possible.
2. Fuel and Oil types Jet A1, AVGAS 100LL
3. Fuelling facilities/capacity Jet A1: Hydrant 2X21 litres per second and 1 truck 20000 litres, 8 or 16 litres per second, truck 12 000 litres. 8 litres per second. AVGAS: in casks
4. De-icing facilities Not required
5. Hangar space for visiting aircraft For light aircraft and helicopters
6. Repair facilities for visiting aircraft NIL
7. Remarks Handling services resumed by Rwandair. H24: PN
Telephone (+250) 252514077 / 252585472. Fax: (+250) 252514077
HRYR AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1. Hotels In the City
2. Restaurants At AD (Snack) and in the city
3. Transportation Minibuses, Taxis and Car hire from AD
4. Medical facilities First Aid at AD. Hospitals in the city
5. Bank and post office At AD. Open 0500 to 1330, or later according to scheduled passenger flights.
Forex Bureau at time of regular passenger flights; banks open 0600 to 1600
6. Tourist office Office in the city.
TEL: Kigali (+250) 252573396 Telefax: (+250) 252576515
7. Remarks NIL
HRYR AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1. AD category for fire fighting H24: CAT 9
2. Rescue equipment One ambulance and Airport administration minibuses; and ambulances at closer hospitals
3. Capability for removal of disabled aircraft
High capacity fork-lifter and tow-bars
4. Remarks NIL
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HRYR AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY – CLEARING
Not applicable
HRYR AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA
1. Apron surface and strength Surface: Asphalt
Strength: PCN 64F/F/B/W/U
2. Taxiway width, surface and strength Width: 40 M
Surface: Asphalt
Strength: PCN 64F/F/B/W/U
3. Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints
Location: Bays for which co-ordinates are mentioned on parking chart
Elevation: see Parking chart
4. VOR checkpoints NIL INFO AVBL
5. INS checkpoints NIL INFO AVBL
6. Remarks NIL
HRYR AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS
1. Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/ parking guidance system of aircraft stands
Sign at intersection of TWY and RWY.
Lines of guidance at apron.
Nose-out guidance at aircraft stands.
2. RWY and TWY markings and Lights Designation, THR, centre line, edge runway end as appropriate, marked and/or lighted.
Centre line, holding positions at all TWY/RWY intersections, marked.
3. Stop bars NIL
4. Remarks Assisted by Marshallers and/or follow-me-car as appropriate.
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HRYR AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In approach/TKOF areas In circling area and at AD Remarks
1 2 3
RWY/Area Affected
Obstacle type Elevation
Markings/LGT Coordinates
Obstacle type Elevation
Markings/LGT Coordinates
Instrument APP RWY
28
WGS-84
Ellipsoid heights
a b c a b 10/APCH 28/TKOF
Relief and buildings
1517.705M
(4979.336 FT) 015734.7064S 0300634.6867E
Lighting pylons
Stadium
1551.488M (5090.174FT)
Red
015720.7125S 0300650.0302E
28/APCH 10/TKOF
NIL NIL Radio broadcasting
Antennas 1578.578M
(5179.052 FT) Red
015448.1871E 0300653.3989S
HRYR AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1. Associated Met office KIGALI
2. Hours of service and designated MET office outside these hours
H24
3. Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity and intervals of forecasts
KIGALI 06, 12, 18, 24 HR
4. Type of trend forecast Interval of issuance
TREND 1 HR
5. Briefing/consultation provided Personal consultation
6. Flight documentation Language(s) used
Charts, abbreviated plain language text English
7. Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation
P50, P30, P25 and P20
8. Supplementary equipment available for providing information
D-ATIS with frequency number 128.7 MHZ SADIS and AWOS
9. ATS units provided with information Kigali TWR and Kigali APP
10. Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)
NIL
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HRYR AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Designations RWY
TRUE BRG
Dimensions of RWY (M)
Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and
SWY
THR Co-ordinates
RWY END co-ordinates
THR Geoid undulation
THR Elevation and Highest Elevation of
TDZ of Precision APP
RWY
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 099º GEO
3500 X 45 64F/F/B/W/U Asphalt
015757.2873S 0300726.13.22E
THR: 4848.753 FT (1477.903M)
28 279º GEO
3500 X 45 64F/F/B/W/U Asphalt
015815.6741S 0300911.0512E
015813.997S 0300901480E
THR: 4844.357 FT (1476.563M)
TDZ: 4845.397FT (1476.880M)
Slope of RWY-SWY
SWY Dimensions
(M)
CWY Dimension
s (M)
Strip Dimensions
(M)
OFZ
Remarks
7 8 9 10 11 12
-028%/+0.1% (1140M) (1360M)
20 X 45 40 X 150 3615 X 300 NIL Dimensions in conventional Geographic
measurements 0.1%/-0.28%
(1360M) (1140M) 20 X 45 40 X 150 3615 X 300 NIL
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HRYR AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY Designator
TORA (M)
TODA (M)
ASDA (M)
LDA (M)
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 3500 3560 3520 3500
Dimensions in conventional geographic measurements Intersection departure not allowed to all jets and aircraft of MTOW 30 tons or more; and those which are not compliant to Annex 16
28 3500 3560 3520 3285 Half turn on RWY not allowed for ACFT of MTOW of 30 tons or more
HRYR AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
RWY Designator
APCH LGT type LEN
INTST
THR LGT colour WBAR
VASIS (MEHT)
PAPI
TDZ, LGT, LEN
RWY Centre line LGT length,
spacing, colour, INTST
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 NIL Green PAPI Left/3º NIL NIL
28 UEL 6.6A
420 M Green PAPI
Left/3º NIL NIL
RWY edge LGT LEN spacing
colour INTST
RWY End LGT colour
WBAR
SWY LGT LEN (M) colour
Remarks
7 8 9 10
3500 M, 60 M
White, LIH Red NIL NIL
3500 M, 60 M
White, LIH Red NIL NIL
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HRYR AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1. ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation
ABN: At Tower building, FLG W/G EV 5 SEC/IBN: NIL IMC, O/R or ATC discretion
2. LDI location and LGT
Anemometer location and LGT
NIL
3. TWY edge and centre line lighting Edge: Main TWY
4. Secondary power supply/switch-over time
Secondary power supply to all lighting at AD Switch over time: 6-8 SEC
5. Remarks NIL
HRYR AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
Not yet defined
HRYR AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE
1. Designation and lateral limits Kigali CTR A circle, radius 20 NM centred at KNM VOR/DME
2. Vertical limits SFC to 10 000 FT MSL
3. Airspace classification C
4. ATS unit call sign
Language(s)
Kigali Tower
English
5. Transition altitude 9000 FT MSL
6. Remarks NIL
HRYR AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service designation
Call sign
Frequency
Hours of operation
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
APP Kigali Approach 124.300 MHZ H24 Primary frequency
TWR Kigali Tower 118.300 MHZ H24 Primary frequency
121.700 MHZ H24 Ground movement
121.500 MHZ H24 Emergency frequency
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HRYR AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Type of aid, MAG VAR,
Type of supported OP (for VOR/ILS/
MLS give VAR)
ID
Frequency
Hours of Operation
Position of transmitting
antenna coordinates
Elevation of
DME transmitting
antenna
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
VOR/DME (0º E/2005) KNM 114.9 MHZ
CH 96X H24 015809.1529S 0300850.8148E
1496.382 M 4949.380FT NIL
LLZ 28 ILS CAT I
(0º E/2005) KNB 109.9 MHZ H24 015756.3532S
0300720.8028E 1479.830 M 4855.077FT NIL
GP 28
Point trait/ Dot
dash
333.8 MHZ H24 015825.4230S 0300910.8573E
1506.508 M 4942.602FT NIL
L LO 255 KHZ H24 015937.2716S 0301656.2376E
1620.555 M 5316.771FT
14590 M THR RWY
28
Coverage: 25 KM
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HRYR AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1. Airport regulations
1.1 When a local regulation is of importance for the safe operation of aircraft on the apron, the information will be given to each aircraft by the TWR or SMC.
1.2 The TWR has means of direct communication with the refuelling unit. Notification of need of fuel has to be given well in advance, before entering the traffic area.
1.3 All categories of operations like embarkation and disembarkation of passengers and cargo, for internal or international flight, on commercial or private business including training and technical flights must take place at the main traffic area facing to the terminal building, unless otherwise exempted by the airport authority.
1.4 All aircraft of AUW (All Up Weight) of 30 tons or plus are not allowed to make a half-turn on the runway, such a manoeuvre has to be done on the turn-around-area at the end of the runway.
2. Taxiing to and from stands
2.1 If the traffic permits, a temporary parking of short duration may be allowed in front of the terminal building to aircraft of the general aviation for the purposes of loading and offloading. If it is foreseeable that the operations need much more time, the pilot in command has to inform the TWR or the marshaller in order to allocate a convenient stand for such an aircraft.
2.2 Aircraft taxiing on the traffic area need to be so cleared either by the TWR or SMC whose frequencies are 118.300 MHZ and 121.700 MHZ.
2.3 The handling of cargo is done on parking bay number 5 and 6 as far as practicable.
3. Parking area for small aircraft
(General aviation)
A separate parking area is established to the southern part of the traffic area, whereas only those aircraft of general aviation are accepted.
4. Parking area for helicopters
Usually, the parking guidance for helicopters is assisted from the control tower in respect of the purpose of the flight.
5. School and training flights - Technical
test flights - Use of runways
The permanent watch on appropriate frequencies is mandatory. Flights have to comply with ATC instructions. They are not allowed between sunset and sunrise unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Operations Department.
6. Removal of disabled aircraft from
runways
When an aircraft is wrecked on a runway, it is the duty of the owner or user of such aircraft to have it removed as soon as possible.
If a wrecked aircraft is not removed from the runway as quickly as possible by the owner or user, the aircraft will be removed by the aerodrome authority at the owner's or user's expense. They cannot contest whatever means used, or claim any damage against the airport administration.
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HRYR AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
No special procedures are set up with regard to limitations of aircraft movements because of noise developed by engines.
However, the airport authority and the air traffic control services may suggest an alteration of aircraft movements under exceptional circumstances.
HRYR AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
Some aircraft using Kigali airport are not compliant with regard to the noise limitations. They are strongly advised to keep away from Kigali City Center. Always landing on RWY 28; take- off on RWY 10
HRYR AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NIL
HRYR AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME
No Chart Type Page No
1 Parking Bay Chart 11
2 Visual Landing Chart 13
3 Instrument Landing Chart 15
4 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO 17
5 Instrument Approach Chart (VOR - RWY 28) CAT A to D 19
6 Instrument Approach Chart (VOR + L “LO” - RWY 28) CAT A to D 21
7 Instrument Approach Chart (VOR–DME - RWY 28) CAT A to D 23
8 Instrument Approach Chart (KONOS VOR/DME - RWY 28) CAT A to D 25
9 Instrument Approach Chart (KONOS ILS or LLZ – RWY 28) CAT A to D 27
10 Instrument Approach Chart (L “LO” – ILS or LLZ - RWY 28) CAT A to D 29
11 Instrument Approach Chart (VOR-ILS or LLZ - RWY 28) CAT A to D 31
12 TMA Arrival Procedures 33
13 Visual Approach Chart 35
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AD 2. AERODROMES
HRZA AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
HRZA – KAMEMBE
HRZA AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1. ARP co-ordinates and site at AD 022733.5338S 0285430.3505E APRX 10 M in front of the terminal building. Marked
2. Direction and distance from city North, 5 KM from Cyangugu
3. AD Elevation/reference temperature 1582.745 M (5 191.7823 FT) / 26ºC
4. Geoid undulation NIL INFO AVBL
5. MAG VAR/date and annual change 3ºW (2000)
6. AD administration, address, telephone, telefax, telex, AFS
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
TEL: (+250) 252537359 FAX: (+250) 252537359 AFS: HRYRYDYX
7. Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) VFR
8. Remarks Kamembe is not connected to AFTN. Local management provided by an airport commandant. TEL/FAX: (+250) 252537359
HRZA AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1. AD administration MON-FRI 0500 - 1500 and each expected aircraft movement
2. Customs and Immigration HJ
3. Health and sanitation HJ
4. AIS briefing office NIL
5. ATS reporting office (ARO) HJ
6. MET briefing office HJ
7. ATS HJ
8. Fuelling NIL
9. Handling NIL
10. Security H24
11. De-icing NIL
12. Remarks Except for diverting ACFT, advance notification required for all non-scheduled flights.
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HRZA AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
NIL
HRZA AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1. Hotels In the city
2. Restaurants At the AD
3. Transportation Taxis and car hire from the AD
4. Medical facilities In the city
5. Bank and post office In the city
6. Tourist office Office in the hotel Ituze/Kamembe, Cyangugu TEL: (+250) 252582092
7. Remarks NIL
HRZA AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1. AD category for fire fighting HJ: Cat 3
2. Rescue equipment NIL
3. Capability for removal of disabled aircraft
NIL
4. Remarks NIL
HRZA AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY – CLEARING
Not applicable
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HRZA AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA
1. Apron surface and strength Surface: Asphalt Strength: LCN AUW11
2. Taxiway width, surface and strength Width: 40 M Surface: Asphalt Strength: NIL INFO AVBL
3. Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints
Not defined
4. Location of VOR checkpoints NIL
5. Position of INS checkpoints NIL
6. Remarks NIL
HRZA AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS
NIL
HRZA AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In approach/TKOF areas In circling area and at AD Remarks
1 2 3
RWY/Area Affected
Obstacle type Elevation
Markings/LGT Coordinates
Obstacle type Elevation
Markings/LGT Coordinates
Mountainous Area:
RWY 02 for TKOF and RWY 20 for LDG are recommended
a b c a b 02/APCH 20/TKOF
Relief
1628.161 M (5341.725
FT)
022824.9383S 0285421.2620E
To East of the Aerodrome:
Communication tower
1793.050 M
(5882.698 FT)
022832.7349S 0285504.9486E
20/APCH 02/TKOF
NIL NIL NIL NIL
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HRZA AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1. Associated Met office Kamembe
2. Hours of service and designated MET office outside these hours
HJ NIL
3. Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity and intervals of forecasts
NIL
4. Type of trend forecast Interval of issuance
NIL
5. Briefing/consultation provided Personal consultation
6. Flight documentation Language(s) used
Plain language METAR. Copy in French on request.
7. Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation
NIL
8. Supplementary equipment available for providing information
NIL
9. ATS units provided with information Kamembe TWR Kigali Meteorological Main Office
10. Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)
NIL
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HRZA AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Designations RWY
TRUE BRG
Dimensions of RWY (M)
Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and
SWY
THR Co-ordinates RWY END
co-ordinates THR Geoid undulation
THR Elevation and Highest
Elevation of TDZ of Precision APP
RWY
1 2 3 4 5 6
02 017º GEO 1500 X 45 AUW11 Asphalt
022805.4435S 0285422.2380E 022757.6529S
0285424.5747E
THR: 5189.014 FT (1581.615 M)
TDZ: 5189.234 FT (1581.682 M)
20 197º GEO 1500 X 45 AUW11 Asphalt
022722.5951S 0285435.0899E
THR: 5189 FT (1581.615 M)
Slope of RWY-SWY
SWY Dimensions (M)
CWY Dimensions (M)
Strip Dimensions (M)
OFZ
Remarks
7 8 9 10 11 12
0.2% NIL 20 X 85 1520 X 85 NIL Dimensions In conventional geographic measurements 0.2% NIL 20 X 85 1520 X 85 NIL
HRZA AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY Designator
TORA (M)
TODA (M)
ASDA (M)
LDA (M)
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
02 1500 1520 1500 1500 Dimensions In conventional geographic measurements
Caution to high terrain, right hand circuit
20 1500 1520 1500 1500
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HRZA AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
NIL
HRZA AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
NIL
HRZA AD AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
NIL
HRZA AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE
1. Designation and lateral limits Kamembe ATZ
2. Vertical limits NIL INFO AVBL
3. Airspace classification G
4. ATS unit call sign Language(s)
Kamembe Tower English
5. Transition altitude NIL INFO AVBL
6. Remarks Open to VFR only
HRZA AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service designation
Call sign
Frequency
Hours of operation
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Kamembe Tower
120.7 MHZ HJ Primary aerodrome frequency
HRZA AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Type of aid, CAT of ILS/MLS (for VOR/ILS/ MLS give VAR and declination)
ID
Frequency
Hours of Operation
Site of transmitting antenna co-ordinates
Elevation of DME transmitting antenna
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
NDB KB 321 KHZ H24 022749.6314S 0285429.6592E
NIL VOR/DME not AVBL
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HRZA AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
NIL
HRZA AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
NIL
HRZA AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE FOR VFR FLIGHTS
1. In flight circuit: to the West of the aerodrome at 300 M AGL
2. Landing on RWY 20 and Take offs on RWY 02
HRZA AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. As the aerodrome is near Lake Kivu, birds may pass through staying for a long period of time
HRZA AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AERODROME
No Chart Type Page No
1 Visual Landing Chart 8
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AD 2. AERODROMES
HRYG AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
HRYG - GISENYI
HRYG AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1. ARP co-ordinates and site at AD 014036S 0291533E APRX 30M from the terminal building
2. Direction and distance from city North East 3 KM from Gisenyi city centre 3. AD Elevation/reference temperature 1549 M (5082 FT)/20.9°C 4. Geoid undulation NIL INFO AVBL 5. MAG VAR/date and annual change 1º W (1993) 6. AD administration, address,
telephone, telefax, telex, AFS
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Capt Kleist Avenue Kigali TEL: (+250) 252585845 FAX: (+250) 252582609 AFS: HRYRYDYX
7. Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) VFR 8. Remarks Not connected to AFTN. Local management
provided by airport commandant. Aerodrome located within TMA du LAC under Goma control (Democratic.Republic of Congo).
HRYG AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1. AD administration MON-FRI 0500-1500 and each expected aircraft movement
2. Customs and Immigration O/R 3. Health and sanitation O/R 4. AIS briefing office NIL 5. ATS reporting office (ARO) HJ 6. MET briefing office HJ 7. ATS HJ 8. Fuelling NIL 9. Handling NIL 10. Security H24 11. De-icing NIL 12. Remarks Domestic aerodrome. Except for diverting
ACFT, advance notification required for all non-scheduled flights.
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HRYG AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
NIL
HRYG AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1. Hotels In the city
2. Restaurants In the city
3. Transportation O/R
4. Medical facilities In the city
5. Bank and post office In the city
6. Tourist office NIL
7. Remarks NIL
HRYG AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1. AD category for fire fighting NIL
2. Rescue equipment NIL
3. Capability for removal of disabled
aircraft
NIL
4. Remarks NIL
HRYG AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY – CLEARING
Not applicable
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HRYG AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA
1. Apron surface and strength Surface: Asphalt Strength: AUW: 11
2. Taxiway width, surface and strength Width: 23 M Surface: Asphalt Strength: AUW: 11
3. Location and elevation of altimeter
checkpoints
NIL
4. Location of VOR checkpoints NIL 5. Position of INS checkpoints NIL 6. Remarks NIL
HRYG AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS
1. Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY
guide lines and visual docking/
parking guidance system of aircraft
stands
NIL
2. RWY and TWY markings and Lights NIL 3. Stop bars NIL 4. Remarks NIL
HRYG AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In approach/TKOF areas In circling area and at AD Remarks
1 2 3
RWY/Area
Affected
Obstacle type Elevation
Markings/LGT
Coordinates
Obstacle type Elevation
Markings/LGT
Coordinates
RWY 01 for LDG and
RWY 19 for TKOF are
recommended
Mountainous area
a b c a b
01/APCH 19/TKOF
NIL
Telecommunication antenna
Red/white
014035.5287S 0291547.6343E
19/APCH 01/TKOF
Top of high mountain
014014.7407S 02915335.9031E
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HRYG AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1. Associated Met office Gisenyi
2. Hours of service and designated
MET office outside these hours
HJ NIL
3. Office responsible for TAF
preparation
Periods of validity and intervals of
forecasts
NIL
4. Type of trend forecast
Interval of issuance
NIL
5. Briefing/consultation provided Personal consultation
6. Flight documentation
Language(s) used
Plain language METAR. Copy in French on request
7. Charts and other information
available for briefing or consultation
NIL
8. Supplementary equipment available
for providing information
NIL
9. ATS units provided with information GOMA TWR Kigali Meteorological main office
10. Additional information (limitation of
service, etc.)
Goma aerodrome forecasts (Democratic Republic of Congo) can be helpful.
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HRYG AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Designations
RWY TRUE BRG
Dimensions
of RWY (M)
Strength
(PCN) and
surface of
RWY and
SWY
THR Co-
ordinates
RWY END co-
ordinates
THR Geoid
undulation
THR Elevation
and Highest
Elevation of
TDZ of
Precision APP
RWY
1 2 3 4 5 6
01 010º GEO 1014.874X23 AUW11 Asphalt
014054.1227S 0291529.1943E 014047.7060S 0291530.2906E
THR: 5031.535 FT TDZ: 5042.077 FT
19 190º GEO 1014.874X23 AUW11 Asphalt
014021.9446S 0291534.6912E 014029.9638S 0291533.3210E
THR: 5081.309 FT TDZ: 5070.728 FT
Slope of
RWY-SWY
SWY
Dimensions
(M)
CWY
Dimensions
(M)
Strip
Dimensions
(M)
OFZ
Remarks
7 8 9 10 11 12
1.5% NIL 20 X 80 1060 X 80 NIL Elevations are in Ellipsoidal Heights
NIL 20 X 80 1060 X 80 NIL
HRYG AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY
Designator
TORA
(M)
TODA
(M)
ASDA
(M)
LDA
(M)
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
01 1000 1020 1000 1000 1. Caution due to high terrain in case of overshooting. Same circuit as Goma AD
2. Dimensions in conventional geographical measurements
19 1000 1020 1000 1000
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HRYG AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
NIL
HRYG AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
NIL
HRYG AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
NIL
HRYG AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE
1. Designation and lateral limits ATZ 3 NM radius centred on GOM VOR/DME contains both aerodromes of Goma and Gisenyi
2. Vertical limits NIL
3. Airspace classification NIL
4. ATS unit call sign
Language(s)
NIL
5. Transition altitude NIL
6. Remarks Aerodrome circuit included within the TMA du Lac’ under Goma approach control
HRYG AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service
designation
Call sign
Frequency
Hours of
operation
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Gisenyi TWR 121.800 MHZ HJ 1. Primary AD FREQ 2. Transfer of TFC effected
with Goma APP on FREQ 118.700 MHZ
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HRYG AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Type of aid,
CAT of
ILS/MLS (for
VOR/ILS/
MLS give
VAR and
declination)
ID
Frequency
Hours of
Operation
Site of
transmitting
antenna co-
ordinates
Elevation of
DME
transmitting
antenna
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
NDB GY 310 KHZ H24 014036.0846S 0291537.1225E
5126.210 FT (1562.472M)
VOR/DME not AVBL
HRYG AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
NIL
HRYG AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
NIL
HRYG AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
Gisenyi aerodrome is normally open to VFR traffic; however, IFR flights may be transmitted by pilots in flight to Goma approach.
LAKE TMA (GOMA-GISENYI)
FLIGHT PROCEDURES
1. AIRSPACE
1.1 LAKE TMA
Lateral Limits:
The lake TMA is formed by 2 sectors of adjoining circles centred on GOM VOR.
The first sector (East sector) has a 15 NM radius and is placed between the 022º and 182º radial. The second sector (West sector) has a 50 NM radius and is situated between the 182º and 022º radial of the GOM VOR.
b) Vertical limits: 1000 FT/FL 245
1.2 LAKE ATZ
a) Lateral limits
The lake ATZ is informed by a 3 NM radius circle centred on the Goma Control Tower. The lake ATZ includes Goma and Gisenyi Airport.
b) Vertical limits: Surface/6500 FT
c) Aerodrome Circuit: Whatever the runway in use for the 2 airports, the Aerodrome circuit for aircraft is West of Goma runway 18/36, unless special clearance is received from Goma Tower. The assigned altitude to enter the Aerodrome circuit is 6500 FT QNH.
1.3 Restricted Area for VFR and
special VFR flights
The 15 NM radius sector between 136º and 226º radial of GOM VOR is reserved for IFR approach Aircraft.
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This sector is forbidden to VFR and Special VFR flights except for landing and take-off, or on special clearance
2. CONTROL AUTHORITY
1.1 Approach Control Service
Goma Tower on 118.7
1.2 Aerodrome Control Service
Goma Tower 118.7 and Gisenyi on 121.8 Gisenyi Control Tower (121.8) issues clearances for take off and landing only for Gisenyi after coordination with Goma Control Tower.
3. FLIGHT PATH AND REPORTING
POINTS
2.1 Departure and Arrival Flight Path
- Point G1, radial 022º - Point G2, radial 182º - Point G3, radial 213º - Point G4, radial 254º - Point G5, radial 303º
2.2 Reporting points
- G1, radial 022º at 50 NM of GOM VOR – DME
- ROMEO, radial 182º at 15 NM of GOM VOR – DME
- G2, radial 182º, at 50 M of GOM VOR/DME
- L’ ‘’BS’’, radial 213º, at 47 NM of
GOM VOR/DME - G4, radial 254º, at 50 NM of GOM
VOR/DME - G5, radial 303º, at 50 NM of GOM
VOR/DME
4. GOMA FLIGHT RULES
4.1 IFR FLIGHT
4.1.1. Arrival flights
a) Arriving Aircraft are cleared to descend 400 FT/MIN (16500 FT from Bunia) up to 10 NM of GOM DME and then descend to 13500 FT when passing GOM VOR.
The 181º/001º holding pattern is a standard one. But for the south arrivals, the pilot can request the VOR/DME (12/17 NM and 181º/001º) holding pattern.
b) When the VOR is unserviceable, VMC descent and Visual Approach for landing are authorized on pilot’s request.
4.1.2 Departure Flights
G1: (to Bunia). After take off on runway 18, follow the 182º radial climbing to 11000 FT QNH, turn right to intercept the 210º radial climbing to reach 17000 FT QNH MNM passing the VOR. The follow Airway B 527 towards Point G 1
G2: (to Bujumbura – Kalemie – Lubumbashi). After take off on runway 18, turn right to intercept 182º radial, climbing up to Point G2.
- To Kigali. After take off on runway 18, turn right to intercept the 182º radial, climbing to 11000 FT QNH MNM up to ROMEO, then turn left to intercept 110º radial.
G3: (to Bukavu – Kavumu). After take off on runway 18, turn right to intercept the 213º radial , climbing to 13200 FT QNH up to point BS (N336º radial BJA VOR), cross 20 NM from GOM VOR at 11200FT QNH MNM, report BS.
G4: (to Kindu – Kinshasa etc…) After take
off on runway 18, turn right to intercept the 225º radial until reaching 8000 FT QNH, then proceed to G4.
G5 : (to Kisangani) After take off on runway 18, turn right to intercept the 225º radial until reaching 8000 FT QNM, then proceed to G5.
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4.2 VFR FLIGHTS
4.2.1 Take off and landing
Except for aircraft which have a take off weight below 5700 KG take off will be performed on runway 19 and landing on runway 01.
Take off should be terminated 15 MIN before Aerodrome closing time.
4.2.2 Special VFR Flights
Special VFR flights are allowed when visibility is more than 5 KM (QBA >5 KM) and ceiling more than 300 M).
Arriving flights have to contact the tower before entering the TMA.
Departure flights must monitor tower frequency and fly VMC up to 15 NM from VOR.
5. GISENYI FLIGHT RULES
5.1 IFR FLIGHTS
5.1.1 Arrival flights
The Gesenyi arrival flight procedures are the same as Goma’s
a) North arrivals ( by B37) are cleared to descend 400 FT /MIN until reaching 16500 FT up to 10 NM of GOM DME. They will then be cleared to descend and hold at 13500 FT. The VOR holding pattern 181º/001º is a standard one, but pilots arriving from the South may request VOR-DME holding pattern (12/17 NM on 181º/001º).
b) When the VOR is unserviceable, VMC descent and Visual approach for landing are authorized by Goma Tower on pilot’s
request.
c) Aircraft arriving at Gisenyi perform GOMA VOR or VOR/DME IFR approach procedures.
On final approach at 6500 FT QNH, with aerodrome in sight, the pilot is cleared to enter Goma Aerodrome Circuit, downwind of Goma or base leg of Gisenyi and perform visual approach and landing at Gisenyi.
5.1.2 Departure Flights.
a) East Departures
After take off on runway 19, climb straight ahead to 11000 FT, then turn left to follow the intended track and report leaving the TMA.
b) South Departures
After take off on runway 19, turn right to intercept the 182º radial, climbing to cruising altitude, report passing ROMEO or G2.
c) North and West Departures
After take off on runway 19, turn right to intercept Points G3, G3, G4, G5, applying Goma IFR Departure procedures. (Para 4.12)
5.2 VFR FLIGHT
5.2.1 Arrival flights
a) Arriving aircraft will have to contact Goma Tower to enter the Aerodrome circuit West of Goma runway 18/36. Fly overhead the tower then enter downwind and base leg of Goma circuit. For Aircraft landing at Gisenyi, cross Goma final approach Runway 36 and contact Gisenyi Tower.
b) Aircraft arriving from the South can be cleared for a direct approach by Goma Tower, when traffic load make it possible.
5.2.2 Departure Flights
a) East departure
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After take off on runway 18, climb straight ahead until reaching 7000 FT QNH MNM, then turn left.
b) South Departure
After take off runway 19, climb straight ahead and follow the intended track.
c) North and West departures
After take off runway 18, climb straight ahead and then turn right after clearance from Goma Tower.
5.2.3 Take off and landing
All aircraft regardless of weight must take off on runway 19, and must land on runway 01.
5.2.4 Special VFR Flights
a) Special VFR flights will be cleared by Goma Tower when visibility is more than 5 KM (QBA> 5 KM) and ceiling more than 300 M. (QBB.300M)
b) Aircraft arriving at Gisenyi have to contact Goma Tower before entering the TMA.
c) Aircraft leaving Gisenyi must monitor Goma Tower frequency and fly VMC up to 15 NM from the VOR.
6. COMMUNICATION FAILURE
PROCEDURES BETWEEN GOMA AND
GISENYI
In case of communication failure between Goma and Gisenyi Aerodromes, the following procedures will be applied for aircraft departing or landing at Gisenyi.
6.1 Arrivals
a) IMC
After having executed IFR approach at Goma, when on downwind or in base leg, contact Gisenyi Tower for landing clearance.
b) VMC
After entering the Aerodrome circuit, contact Gisenyi Tower for landing clearance.
6.2 Departures
a) IMC
IFR and Special VFR flights are only authorized if the pilot can obtain prior clearance by Goma Tower before take off.
State Aircraft requesting special VFR flights toward the East sector are exceptionally authorized by Gisenyi Control Tower.
The pilots must maintain VMC and must monitor Goma Tower until departing the TMA.
b) VMC
To the East and South Sectors, aircraft may be cleared to take off by Gisenyi Tower and must remain East the axis of the 19/01 Gisenyi runway.
To the West and North, Aircraft may be cleared to take off by Gisenyi Tower and must remain East of the axis of the 01/19 Gisenyi runway.
Aircraft can fly towards the West and North sectors after being cleared by Goma Tower.
In case of total communication failure at one of the aerodrome (Gisenyi or Goma) the remaining operational tower will assume the responsibility of the other.
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HRYG AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As the aerodrome is located near the Lake Kivu, birds may pass through without staying for a long period of time
HRYG AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AERODROME
No Chart Type Page No
1 Arrival and Departure Procedures - Lake TMA Chart 12
2 Visual Approach Chart 13
3 Visual Landing Chart 14
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