Aerodrome Manual Part 3 Airport Technical Information

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1 Aerodrome Manual Part 3 Airport Technical Information

2 AERODROME MANUAL Part 3 Technical Information Contents Part 3 Section PART 3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1 Aerodrome Licence Aerodrome Location and Obstacles Movement Area 3-1 Runways Taxiways & Apron Parking limitation 4 Visual Aids General Signals Surface Markings Marking WIP Aeronautical Ground Lighting Runway Lighting Taxiway & Apron Obstruction Lighting 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services Licensing Requirement Policy Fire Category Non-Public Transport Flights Supervision and Accountability Extraneous Duties Emergency Response 1000m Response Response beyond 1000m Alerting the RFFS Domestic Incidents Fire Station Equipment & Media Availability Water Supplies Training Medical Facilities 6 Air Traffic Services Meteorological Information Integrated Emergency Planning Standby Power Arrangements Aviation Fuel 10-1

3 Part 3 Technical Information 1-1 Section 1 Aerodrome Licence 1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF AERODROME Oban Airport North Connel Argyll PA37 1SW Tel Fax PERSON IN CHARGE OF DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS Thomas Eddleston Address as above Tel thomas.eddleston@argyll-bute.gov.uk 3. AIRPORT LICENCE HOLDER Argyll & Bute Council 4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER Thomas Eddleston Address as above Tel thomas.eddleston@argyll-bute.gov.uk 5. AUTHORISED PERSON There is no Authorised Person for the purpose of Article 232 of the ANO 2009.

4 Part 3 Technical Information 1-2 Section 1 Aerodrome Licence 6. AERODROME LICENCE Oban Airport has been granted an Ordinary Licence for use by the licence holder and persons specifically authorised by him. The airport is notified in the UK AIP as being available subject to prior permission being obtained. The general hours of availability are promulgated in the UK AIP AD 2 These hours are subject to change and may be varied at short notice by NOTAM. RFFS cover is provided for all aircraft movements appropriate to Category 2 with Category 3 being available under the CAP168 remission arrangements. Specific licence conditions are as follows: The Licence requires that the Airport shall at all times when it is available for the take-off and landing of aircraft, be so available to all persons on equal terms and conditions. Changes cannot be made to the licensed facilities without the prior approval of the CAA SARG under Condition 3 of the Aerodrome Licence. Oban Airport is responsible for informing the CAA of any planned changes which may affect the Aerodrome Licence. In accordance with Condition 2 of the Aerodrome Licence, no aircraft shall take-off or land at Oban Airport unless such fire fighting and rescue services and such medical services and equipment as required in respect of such aircraft in accordance with CAP 168 are provided. The Aerodrome is not licensed for the take-off and landing of aircraft at night. 7. CONDITIONS OF USE Oban Airport has been granted an Ordinary Licence, which relates only to the use of the aerodrome by the holder of the licence and persons specifically authorised by him. As the holder of an Ordinary Licence, Argyll & Bute Council is not obliged to notify the hours of availability in the UK AIP. There are no published Aerodrome Terms and Conditions of use.

5 Part 3 Technical Information 1-3 Section 1 Aerodrome Licence 8. HOURS of OPERATION Availability of the aerodrome and its facilities is shown in the UK AIP. Outside these hours are designated as by arrangement, and the protection of an Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) may not always be provided. 9. GENERAL Obligations are placed on the Airport Licence Holder to continue to meet the licensing requirements. Summarised below are the primary licensing obligations Manage safety in a systematic manner. Comply with the standards and practices of ICAO Annex 14 and UK CAP 168. Comply with Licence Conditions. Ensure that all technical Information published in notified documents is current. Oblige all operators, handling agents and other organisations providing services at Oban Airport to comply with the requirements laid down by Oban Airport with regard to safety in the Aerodrome Manual. Require all operators, handling agents and other organisations providing services at Oban Airport to promote safety and report accidents, incidents, defects and faults which may have an impact on safety. As part of the system for managing safety, monitor and audit Oban Airport activities in order to confirm compliance with safety procedures and make appropriate changes to safety procedures. Permit access to the Airport by the CAA and its agents in order to inspect and audit the airport, its equipment, procedures and records.

6 Part 3 Technical Information 2-1 Section 2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles 1. LOCATION and ELEVATION Mid-point Rwy 01/19 Lat N Long W Elevation Apron Elevation 23.8ft AOD 25ft AOD 2. LICENCE VARIATION Beinn Lora at 308 metres AOD creates a significant infringement into the approach surface to Runway 19 and take off climb surface for Runway 01. Argyll & Bute have submitted a safety assessment associated with this infringement dated 30 May OBSTACLES INFRINGING OBSTACLE LIMITATION SURFACES /Approach; 19/Take-off Obstacle Type ft amsl Co-ordinates Tree N W Tree N W Terrain N W /Approach; 01/Take-off Obstacle Type ft amsl Co-ordinates Hill N W Tree N W Tree N W Tree N W Tree N W

7 Part 3 Technical Information 2-2 Section 2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles In the Circling Area Obstacle Type ft amsl Co-ordinates Hill N W Terrain N W Tree N W Tree N W Tree N W Terrain N W Terrain N W Hill N W Hill N W Tree N W Tree N W Tree N W Tree N W Tree N W Terrain N W Terrain N W In the Vicinity of the Aerodrome Obstacle Type ft amsl Co-ordinates Mast N W Tree N W Other Aerodrome Location Co-ordinates Location Co-ordinates Threshold runway N W Threshold runway N W Holding point A N W Holding point B N W Holding point C N W Holding point E N W Holding point F N W Holding point G N W

8 Part 3 Technical Information 3-1 Section 3 Movement Area 1. MOVEMENT AREA Runways 01 Non-instrument 19 Non-instrument Hdg T º T º T Length [m] 1264 Width [m] 30 Surface Porous asphalt Slope Overall Nil Nil Code 2C Runway PCN 11 Stopway [m] Threshold Elevation 22.7ft AOD 23.3ft AOD TORA [m] TODA [m] ASDA [m] LDA [m] Clearway RESA Strip Width [m] 86 Strip ends [m] 30

9 Part 3 Technical Information 3-2 Section 3 Movement Area Taxiways Designation Width Surface A [Access to grass parking area] 15m Porous asphalt B [Access to light aircraft apron] 15m Porous asphalt C [Acess to main apron] 15m Porous asphalt E and F [Access to Argyll Aero Club] 10.5m Porous asphalt/concrete G [Access to western parking area] 15m Bitumen-stabilised sand Aprons Designation Surface PCN Main apron Block pavers 11 Light aircraft apron Porous asphalt 11 Western parking area Bitumen-stabilised sand Not available Grass parking area Grass Not applicable Parking Limitations Apron size and the proximity of the Transitional Surface imposes a constraint on aircraft parking. Aircraft parking arrangements take account of this limitation.

10 Part 3 Technical Information 4-1 Section 4 Visual Aids 1. INTRODUCTION This section describes the characteristics of the Visual Aids provided at Oban Airport. The operation and maintenance regime is detailed in AOI GENERAL All visual aids will comply with the requirements of ICAO Annex 14, CAP 168 and CAP 637. All visual aids are subject to inspection for damage, deterioration and serviceability as detailed in AOI 8. All visual aids are maintained, repaired and replaced in accordance with CAP 168 requirements. The failure of any visual aid will be promulgated by NOTAM, and RTF as appropriate. Visual aids will always be considered whenever there are new airfield developments whether permanent or temporary. Pilots and Operators are invited to comment on the location, operation and effectiveness of visual aids via the Airside Safety Committee or directly to the Station Manager. 3. SIGNALS There is no signals area. Wind sleeves are installed adjacent to the southern threshold Runway 01 and at midpoint on the grass triangle. The northerly wind sleeve is illuminated. Marshalling signals will be provided as required in accordance with the Rules of the Air Regulations. 4. SURFACE MARKINGS Runway 01/19 is marked as a code 2 non-instrument runway with displaced threshold markings. There are no apron markings. All runway holding points are marked as ICAO pattern A holds.

11 Part 3 Technical Information 4-2 Section 4 Visual Aids 5. MARKING WORK IN PROGRESS All Airfield WIP will be managed in accordance with AOI 8. All work in progress involving temporary surface movement arrangements will be marked in accordance with CAP 168 which may involve isolating lighting, removal of signs and markings and/or the physical blocking of routes. All temporary arrangements in the form of signs, barriers etc will be located so as not to present additional physical obstacles. 6. AERONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHTING [AGL] The AGL installation meets the specification Scale L4 as required by CAP 168 table 6.1. The AGL circuits are interleaved Provision of Lighting - Runways Runway H I App. None Simple 540m with one cross bar 300m from the threshold PAPIs LHS 4.25 meht 26ft 2x APAPI units LHS 3.5 meht 20ft Threshold H.I. Green wing bars H.I. Green wing bars Rwy Edge H.I elevated Omni-directional with L.I. bi-directional component Rwy End H.I.Uni-directional Red H.I.Uni-directional Red

12 Part 3 Technical Information 4-3 Section 4 Visual Aids Provision of Lighting Taxiway & Aprons The following is provided: Blue L.I elevated edge lighting at the apron/taxiway edge. Runway holding point signs are retro-reflective. Runway Guard Lights are located at holding point C Obstruction Lighting Red Obstruction Lighting is installed as follows: Obstacle Position NDB Aerial ON Airfield Lighting Inspections AGL is inspected and maintained in accordance with AOI 7 & 8.

13 Part 3 Technical Information 5-1 Section 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services 1. RFFS LICENSING REQUIREMENT In accordance with Condition 2 of the Aerodrome Licence, no aircraft required to use a licensed aerodrome shall take off or land at Oban Airport unless such fire fighting and rescue services and such medical services and equipment as required in respect of such an aircraft in accordance with CAP 168 and CAP 699 are provided. 2. POLICY It is Oban Airport Policy to provide RFFS Category 2. RFF Cat 3 will be available, using the remission factor permitted by CAP 168 Chapter 8. RFF equipment, facilities and training will meet and where possible exceed the minimum standards for operations at Low Category Aerodromes as detailed in CAP 168 and CAP FIRE CATEGORY Oban Airport is Fire Category 2 and provides RFF Cat 3 aircraft under the CAP 168 remission arrangement. The Duty Watch Commander is familiar with category requirements. The staffing arrangements at the Airport are such that the Duty AFISO will automatically be aware of any change of Fire Category availability. The Oban Manual of RFFS details the minimum accommodation, equipment, personnel and media required to operate the RFFS. 4. DEPLETION In the event that Oban Airport is unable to meet the standards required for RFF Category 2, aircraft operators and pilots will be informed and the appropriate NOTAM action will be taken. 5. FLIGHTS NOT REQUIRED TO USE A LICENSED FACILITY Freight aircraft, ambulance flights or movements not required to use a licensed facility will be provided with the highest available RFF Category subject to prior notification. The aircraft operator may decide that a particular RFF Category is required and the Airport Authority will declare whether or not this can be made available before accepting such a movement. Continued

14 Part 3 Technical Information 5-2 Section 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services Ambulance flights may operate into Oban Airport at times when it is not promulgated as available to other movements. At this time such flights are by helicopter only. 6. SUPERVISION and ACCOUNTABILITY The Station Manager is accountable for the RFF function and further details of his accountabilities are detailed in Part 5 of the Aerodrome Manual. The Duty Crew Commander is to be qualified with, as a minimum, a Certificate of Competence as Supervisor. The Crew Commanders are competent to act as Low Category Airport Supervisor [LCAS] and will be an integral part of the manning level for RFF Cat 1 and Cat 2 aircraft movements. 7. EXTRANEOUS DUTIES During aircraft operations, RFF personnel may assist with additional non-rff duties providing that the response times detailed in CAP 168 can be met and any such additional duties will not add to the risks normally associated with a response. In order that any additional duties can be accommodated with other RFF duties, such additional duties will be managed in a systematic manner. RFF personnel will always be able to meet response times. 8. EMERGENCY RESPONSE The Oban Airport Emergency Orders identify the necessary actions to be taken by RFF personnel for the various categories of emergency and standby m. RESPONSE Details relating to procedures for accessing up to 1000 metres beyond each runway threshold can be found in the RFFS 1000 Metre Area Assessment contained within the Manual of RFFS, Annex B. This assessment deals with the response from the RFFS and other emergency services likely to be responding to an aircraft incident in the 1,000 metre areas.

15 Part 3 Technical Information 5-3 Section 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services 10. RESPONSES beyond 1000m from the thresholds In the event of an incident beyond the vicinity of the aerodrome 1000 metre response area as shown on plan Oban Airport Airfield Crash Map A1, the RFFS may be called upon to support the Local Authority response. This response will be dependent on aircraft movement at the time of the incident and the decision will ultimately be that of the duty AFISO. In the event of a response by the RFFS the airport is effectively closed to aircraft requiring the use of a Licensed Aerodrome for the duration of the incident. 11. ALERTING the RFF Oban Airport Emergency Orders identify the appropriate method to be used, according to circumstance, in order to alert the RFF. A crash alarm, located in the VCR and audible throughout the operational areas, is available for the most urgent requirements. Note. The Crash Alarm is tested daily. The alerting of RFFS personnel, whilst away from the Fire Station engaged on other duties, or whilst undergoing training, will be by means of UHF radio. RFFS personnel will ensure that they remain in radio contact with the duty AFISO at all times when away from the Fire Station using a personal radio. 12. DOMESTIC FIRES and OTHER INCIDENTS In the event that the RFFS becomes involved with a domestic fire or other incident that would prevent a full response within the required response time to an aircraft incident, then the fire category of the airfield will be declared as nil and the airport will not be available to aircraft requiring the use of a Licensed Aerodrome, except in an emergency. In the event of a domestic incident on site the RFFS will respond immediately with the permission of the duty AFISO to that location with as much resource as possible.

16 Part 3 Technical Information 5-4 Section 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services 13. FIRE STATION The RFFS are based at the Fire Station situated at the north end of the Terminal. There is one appliance garage where the appliance is stored overnight. There are vehicle bays in the fire station that have access / egress to the front of the fire station for small fire appliances. Doors from these bays are electrically operated. The normal parking location for the Fire Appliance (wash bay) enables response times to be met to all parts of the aerodrome movement area. 14. EQUIPMENT and MEDIA AVAILABILITY All equipment, media and the appliance conform to CAP168 (App 8B). Details are to be found in the Oban Manual of RFFS. 15. WATER SUPPLIES There is one hydrant located by the Fire Station plus four hydrants equally spaced along the runway edge. Static water supplies of 24,000 litres are located adjacent to the runway at Map References Foxtrot 8 and Echo 11. These locations are indicated on the site map of the airport, which has been issued to all Strathclyde Emergency Services. The site map is also incorporated into Strathclyde Fire and Rescue s Mobile Vehicle Data System, which can be accessed via the computer system, carried on all their appliances. The Airport Water Assessment identifies the requirement for the provision of large and continuous supplies of water that can be delivered to an incident site in the vicinity of the runway and its environs. In practice this will be achieved by utilizing all water resources within the area and the assessment has identified the requirements to supply a water relay system. This requirement will be internally audited by Oban Airport by periodically carrying out exercises with the Rescue and Fire Fighting Service and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to highlight and resolve any difficulties. A copy of the water assessment is contained within the Manual of RFFS, Annex A.

17 Part 3 Technical Information 5-5 Section 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services 16. TRAINING All personnel training will be: To the required standards set out in CAP 699 and detailed in the Oban Manual of RFFS and the Oban Airport Training Manual. Part of a continuous structured training programme. Documented in personnel training records. Delivered by approved individuals or organisations, internal or external as appropriate. Detailed in the Oban Manual of RFFS 17. MEDICAL FACILITIES. The medical provision at Oban Airport will provide sufficient medical and associated equipment to deal with a major incident in the early stages. An assessment had been carried out by Oban Airport s Medical Coordinator, in conjunction with the Scottish Ambulance Service, and sufficient equipment is retained at the airport to supplement what will arrive with the specialist services responding to an incident. These medical supplies are held in the First Aid Room/RVP. The RFFS provides a first aid service to passengers, visitors, company employees and other agencies who require treatment on site during operating hours. This service is available unless personnel are involved in fire service duties that take priority and attendance to the first aid incident does not compromise the response of the RFFS to an aircraft incident. All members of the RFFS are trained, as a minimum, in First Aid to the Health and Safety (First Aid at Work) Regulations Certificates of competence are issued by a training provider and are valid for 3 years. A revalidation process is instigated prior to the expiry date. All appliances carry first aid equipment. All RFFS personnel who hold a first aid certificate are competent in the use of this equipment.

18 Part 3 Technical Information 6-1 Section 6 Air Traffic Services 1. PROVISION of SERVICE An Aerodrome Flight Information Service is provided in accord with CAP670, CAP 1032, CAP797 and the Oban Airport MAFIS. 2. SELECTION OF RUNWAY IN USE The Runway in use will be that most closely aligned to the surface wind. Circuits will normally be carried out to the west of the airfield. 3. INTEGRATION of AVIATION ACTIVITIES The fact that all movements are by prior arrangement means that all visiting aircraft etc. are integrated through that process. 4. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Communication with aircraft is through FIS Frequency Mhz, call sign Oban Information. A ground frequency is available for vehicle operations. Frequency Mhz call-sign Fire Chief is available. 5. NAVAIDS An NDB OBN frequency is located on the airfield [range 15nm]. A DME OBA Ch 42Y freq Mhz operates H24 [range 18nm]. The NDB is monitored in the VCR. There are no published instrument procedures. 6. ATS AUDIT Oban Airport Air Traffic Services [FIS] are audited annually by the CAA.

19 Part 3 Technical Information 7-1 Section 7 Meteorological Information 1. INTRODUCTION Oban Airport provides official weather reports for the Met. Office. As a consequence there is forecast information specific to Oban. 2. INFORMATION AVAILABLE The Met. Office General Aviation website provides a variety of information which is useful for the Airport personnel and aircrew. For example: Form 215 providing low level forecast information. The Airmet Forecast [Scottish Region] updated several times per day. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts [TAFs] and Actual Weather Reports for UK airfields. Rainfall radar for the British Isles. Volcanic ash advisory information. Note. The above website also provides comprehensive details of meteorological abbreviations and weather codes. 3. ACTUAL WEATHER REPORTS The Duty AFISO is responsible for making unofficial weather reports which are passed to aircraft and aircraft operators as well as being recorded in the weather log. If an official weather observer is present on duty and is conducting METARS, the Duty AFISO should pass the latest one to aircraft and aircraft operators.

20 Part 3 Technical Information 8-1 Section 8 Integrated Emergency Services 1. POLICY In order to attend to the continual safety and security of passengers, customers and staff, Oban Airport is committed to ensuring that effective emergency and contingency plans are in place. The Emergency Orders form an integral part of the Aerodrome Manual. It will be policy to coordinate such arrangements with external emergency services and Airport Operating Companies. Oban Airport will endeavour to learn from the experience of others and promote good practice. Emergency Orders will be reviewed on an annual basis. 2. OBJECTIVES It is accepted that not all eventualities are predictable, however the plans have been developed to provide a framework of actions which will cope with the majority of events. The Emergency Orders are devised so as to minimise the impact of any emergency situation. 3. EMERGENCY PLANNING Emergency Planning with respect to Oban Airport is the responsibility of the Argyll Airports Contingency Planning Liaison Group (AACPLG) 4. THE OBAN EMERGENCY ORDERS CONTAIN: Plans for dealing with emergencies occurring at Oban Airport or in its vicinity, including the malfunction of aircraft in flight; structural fires; sabotage, including bomb threats (aircraft or structure); unlawful seizure of aircraft; and incidents on the airport covering during the emergency and after the emergency considerations. Details of facilities, organisations and equipment to be used in emergencies. Details of emergency exercise plans 5. INTENTIONALLY BLANK

21 Part 3 Technical Information 9-1 Section 9 Standby Power Arrangements 1. INTRODUCTION Lighting Failure Contingency Arrangements A 90kVA generator is available with a changeover time <15 seconds Air Traffic Services A UPS provides continuity of services.

22 Part 3 Technical Information 10-2 Section 10 Aviation Fuel 1. INTRODUCTION Aviation fuel is supplied by a contracted fuel supplier. The Airport Authority is responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Air Navigation Order (ANO) Article 242, CAP 747 and CAP 748 are complied with at all times in order to guarantee the safe delivery of fuel to an aircraft in a condition that is fit for use. 2. PERSONNEL The contracted fuel supplier is responsible for ensuring that no person shall accept, handle or dispense aviation fuel unless they have undertaken a course of training and are authorised to undertake such duties at Oban Airport. The fuel contractor is also responsible for all training of staff and documentation relating to the sale of aviation fuel. 3. PROCEDURES Documented fuelling procedures appertaining to delivery, storage and quality control are maintained by the fuel contractor and will be audited on an annual basis by the License Holder or by second party auditors authorised by the License Holder. 4. THE USE OF UNLEADED MOTOR GASOLINE Following discussions between the Council and the Local Fuel Stations (BP and ESSO) the Council was informed that no quality assurance can be given with regard to the aviation use of Unleaded Motor Gasoline (MOGAS) that is supplied on their forecourts. In fact it was stated by some, that the fuel supplied on the forecourt should not be used for aviation purposes. It has therefore been decided that unless a quality assured source is found, any self-fuelling of aircraft with this type of fuel is not to be undertaken. AVGAS which is supplied by the on-site fuel contractor is quality assured and can be used in aircraft that were previously using MOGAS.