PART A INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction 2 Organisation and Coordination 3 Emergency Planning Committees 4 Emergency Categories 5 Emergency Management 6 Plan PART D PARTICULARS OF THE AERODROME REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES SECTION 1 SECTION 2 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES AERODROME DIMENSIONS n
EMA Aerodrome Manual Version 1.0; 2017
Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 1 Section 1 Aeronautical Information Services 1. Aerodrome Name East Midlands International Airport 2. Aerodrome Address East Midlands International Airport Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA 3. Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP) The Geographical Coordinates of the ARP, determined in terms of the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) reference datum is: 524952N 0011941W 4. Aerodrome Elevation and Geoid Undulation ELEMENT ELEVATION GEOID UNDULATION Aerodrome 306 feet 161 feet Central Apron 289 feet East Apron 272 feet West Apron 289 feet 5. Threshold Elevation and Geoid Undulation, Elevation of the Runway End, High and Low Points along the Runway & the Highest Touchdown Zone Elevation 5.1 Threshold Elevation and Geoid Undulation RUNWAY THRESHOLD GEOID ELEVATION UNDULATION 09 306 feet 161 feet 27 282 feet 160 feet 5.2. Elevation of the Runway ends RUNWAY END ELEVATION COORDINATES (WGS 84) 09 281 feet Latitude 524953.00N Longitude 0011823.97W 27 306 feet Latitude 524950.19N Longitude 0012058.48W Uncontrolled when printed Page D1 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 1 5.3 Significant High and Low Points along the Runway This is not applicable to East Midlands Airport due to there being no undue undulations 5.4 Highest Elevation of the Touchdown Zone of a Precision Approach Runway. RUNWAY TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION COORDINATES (WGS 84) 09 306 feet Latitude 524950.36N Longitude 0012048.86W 27 282 feet Latitude 524950.30N Longitude 0011902.87W 6. Aerodrome Reference Temperature The Aerodrome Reference Temperature is 21C 7. Aerodrome Beacon There is no Aerodrome Beacon sited or in use at East Midlands Airport 8. Name of the Aerodrome Operator and Contact Details East Midlands International Airport Ltd Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA Telephone No. 0871 919 9000 Uncontrolled when printed Page D2 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Section 2 Aerodrome Dimensions 1. Runway 1.1 Data DESIGNATOR TRUE BEARING LENGTH WIDTH TYPE 09 088. 26º 2893m 45m with 7m shoulders Code 4E; CAT I Precision Instrument 27 268.29 º 2893m 45m with 7m shoulders 1.2 Displaced Threshold Location 1.3 Slope Runway 09 Latitude 524950.36 N Longitude 0012048.86W Elevation 306FT Located 180.140 meters from runway start Runway 27 Latitude 524952.88 N Longitude 0011830.94W Elevation 282FT Located 130.451 meters from runway start The runway crossfall is restricted to 1.25% along its entire length 1.4 Surface Type Code 4E; CAT III Precision Instrument Runway 09/27 is constructed of Bétons Bitumineux pour chaussées Aéronautiques (BBA) asphalt. 1.5 Obstacle Free Zone Standard for a Code 4E Precision Approach Runway. 2. Runway Strip; Safety Areas; Taxiways and Aprons 2.1 Runway Strip and Safety Area RUNWAY STRIP END STRIP WIDTH STRIP SURFACE RESA 09 60m 150m Grass 245 x 150m (reducing to 92m width for last 25m) 27 60m 150m Grass 380 x 150m (reducing to 92m width for last 20m) STOPWAY 30m 30m Uncontrolled when printed Page D3 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 2.2 Taxiways DESIGNATOR WIDTH (M) SURFACE Alpha* 23 Asphalt Bravo 23 Concrete Charlie 23 Concrete Charlie Alpha 18 Concrete Delta 23 Concrete Foxtrot 23 Asphalt & Concrete Golf 23 Asphalt Hotel 23 Asphalt Juliet ** 23 Asphalt & Concrete Mike *** **** 23 Asphalt Mike Alpha 10.5 Asphalt November ***** 23 Concrete Quebec 23 Asphalt & Concrete Romeo 23 Asphalt & Concrete Sierra **** 23 Asphalt Tango 15 Asphalt & Concrete Uniform 23 Asphalt & Concrete Victor 23 Asphalt & Concrete Whiskey 23 Asphalt * Alpha Taxiway between Uniform and Victor is reduced to Code D when a Code E aircraft is manoeuvring on the East Apron at Uniform. ** Juliet taxiway Code E leading off Alpha on to west apron, from junction with Bravo reduces (south) to Code D taxilane. *** Reduces to Code B south of Mike intersection with the Alpha taxiway. **** Due to turn constraints, aircraft with wingspan in excess of 45m must exercise caution when using Mike and Sierra; these taxiways are not available for MD11 and aircraft larger than Code D. ***** Code E taxilane reducing to Code C south of stand 43 2.3 Aprons and Stands Aprons and stands are constructed of reinforced concrete with a brushed concrete surface and are designated as West, Central West, Central and East; dimensions are: Apron Width (m) Length (m) West 865.4250 318.2693 Central West 129.4899 219.2630 Central 537.1259 219.0248 East 450.2441 124.5969 Stands 200 to 203 are non operational stands and are of a block work construction. 2.4 Clearway Length and Ground Profile RUNWAY PROFILE CLEARWAY 09 Non paved; Flat 311m 27 Non paved; Flat 459m Uncontrolled when printed Page D4 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 3. Visual Aids for Approach 3.1 Approach Lighting Type Lighting at EMA is provided in accordance with EASA Certification Specifications, and allow CAT IIIB operations on runway 27 and CAT I operations on runway 09. Full details are provided in MATS Part 2, Section 3. 3.2 Runway 27 Provisions Runway 27 is equipped with a 900m high intensity centreline and 5 bars and the inner 300m with supplementary lighting consisting of white centreline barrettes and red side row barrettes. A superimposed 420m low intensity red centreline with one crossbar is also provided to enhance visual cues for circuiting traffic. 3.3 Runway 09 Provisions Runway 09 is equipped with a 900m high intensity centreline and 5 bars. A superimposed 420m low intensity red centreline with one crossbar is also provided to enhance visual cues for circuiting traffic. 3.4 Runway 27 Approach Slope Indicator A 3 PAPI system is located to the left of the runway. Setting and siting details are contained within MATS Part 2, Section3, Chapter 8 and the UK AIS. 3.5 Runway 09 Approach Slope Indicator A 3 PAPI system is located to the left of the runway, setting and siting details are contained in MATS Part 2, Section 3, Chapter 8 and the UK AIP. 3.6 Marking and Lighting of Runways 3.6.1 Runway 27 Elevated high intensity bi directional runway edge lights are provided with a low intensity omnidirectional component. The centreline is high intensity colour coded at 15m spacing. 900m of touch down zone lighting is provided together with green runway threshold lights and wing bars. It is also equipped with red runway end and stopway lighting 3.6.2 Runway 09 Elevated high intensity bi directional runway edge lights are provided with a low intensity omnidirectional component. The centreline is high intensity colour coded at 15m spacing. Green runway threshold lights and wing bars are provided. It is also equipped with red runway end and stopway lighting. 3.7 Marking and Lighting of Taxiways 3.7.1 Green centreline lighting is provided with blue edge lights on corners. Alternate amber and green centreline lighting is provided at runway turn offs within the runway cleared and graded area together with blue edge lighting on corners. Uncontrolled when printed Page D5 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 3.7.2 Uni directional stop bars are provided at all Runway Taxi Holding Positions (RTHP s) and bidirectional stop bars are provided at all Intermediate Taxi Holding Positions used in RVR conditions of 800 m and below. 3.7.3 RTHP stop bars are permanently illuminated to help to protect the runway against inadvertent incursions. 3.7.4 Runway guard lights also enhance the six RTHP s which provide access to the runway. 3.7.5 A Ground Movement, Control and Monitoring System (GMCMS) is provided for guidance during Low Visibility Procedures. This system allows green taxiway centreline routing between 09 and 27 runways and apron bell mouths, with intermediate stopbars for aircraft holding. 3.8 Apron Lighting 3.8.1 All four aprons are illuminated by apron floodlighting. There are no visual docking guidance systems. 3.9 Light Intensity Control The required light settings are detailed in MATS Part 2, Section 3. 3.10 Secondary Power Supplies for Aerodrome Ground Lighting 3.10.1 Primary power is provided from the mains. 3.10.2 Auto start diesel fuel generators are provided in case there is a fault or failure with the primary supply. These generators supply the aerodrome lighting and navaids. 3.10.3 Full details of the power supply/generators and how they operate in LVO s are provided in MATS Part 2, Section 5. 3.10.4 Policy and Procedures relating to the checking of alternate input power supply are contained in AGL FL102 Generator switchover time, stored on ATS docs database. 3.11 Aerodrome Signal, Signs and Markings 3.11.1 Signals Standard signals are provided to indicate a) the location of the ATC Unit, and b) that aircraft may only taxi in accordance with ATC instructions. A signal square is not provided. Signage designating the point at which a pilot can report to the ATC Unit is provided at the western end of the Terminal building. A signalling lamp is available in the VCR for use in aircraft radio failure situations. 3.11.2 Taxi Guidance Signs Taxi signs are provided in accordance with EASA Certification Specification, Chapter N Visual Aids for Navigation (Signs). Uncontrolled when printed Page D6 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 3.11.3 Markings Provided in accordance with EASA Chapter L Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) 3.11.4 Road Signs and Markings 3.11.5 Stands 3.11.6 Aprons A double white line indicates the boundary of the manoeuvring area. Speed limits are reinforced by restriction signs painted on the roadway. Road signage and markings comply with EASA Chapter L Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings), Chapter N Visual Aids for Navigation (Signs) and UK Highways standards, with modifications for airside areas where necessary. Stand markings, compliant with EASA Chapter L Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) are surface painted, and are numbered as follows: West Apron Nose in stands 98 to 114 (east to west) and 120 to 125 (north to south). Remote parking on non operational stands 200 to 203 (north to south), located east of Juliet taxilane. Central Apron North East stands from 01 to 04, terminal nose in stands from 05 to 17 (from east to west). North edge stands from 20 to 25. North West stands from 30 to 33. Central West Apron Stands are numbered from 40 to 45 from North to South. East Apron Stands are numbered from 70 to 80 from West to East. EASA Chapter L Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) compliant surface markings provided on apron stands and taxi lanes, short numbered arrows indicate the location of stands. 3.11.7 Taxiways EASA Chapter L Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) compliant surface markings are provided. Taxiway nomenclature is detailed in the UK AIP, East Midlands Airport entry. 3.11.8 Runways Runway markings are provided in compliance with EASA Chapter L Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) criteria for Precision Approach runways. This includes Runway Designator Runway Edge Markings Runway Centre Line Markings Threshold Markings Touchdown Zone Markings Lead On / Lead Off Markings Uncontrolled when printed Page D7 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 4. Location and Radio Frequency of VOR Aerodrome Checkpoints Radio Frequency Latitude Longitude EMW 393.000KHz 524943.15N 0012715.95W EME 353.500KHzz 524957.63NN 0011140 5. Location and Designation of Standard Taxi Routes The Airfield layout, depicting the EMA Taxiway system contained in Part C, Appendix 4 of this manual. (Location and Designation) is All aircraft are taxied under ATCC instruction, using point to pointt guidance. Surface Movement Radar provides additional ATC situational awareness in normal weather conditions and also during Low Visibility Operations. 6. Geographical Coordinates 6.1 Threshold Runway Points 6.2 Taxiway Centreline Points Uncontrolled when printed Page D8 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 6.3 6.3.1 Aircraft Stands Central Apron 6.3.2 Central West Apron 6.3.3 East Apron Uncontrolled when printed Page D9 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 6.3.4 West Apron INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Uncontrolled when printed Page D10 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 7. Obstacles (Type A Chart) Uncontrolled when printed Page D11 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Chart 2 Obstacles in Approach/Take off Areas Chart 3 Obstacles in Circling Area and at Aerodrome Uncontrolled when printed Page D12 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 8. Pavement Surface Type and Bearing Strength Using the Aircraft Classification Number Pavement Classification Number (ACN PCN) Method; 9. Pre Flight Altimeter Check Locations Established and Their Elevation; Pre flight Altimeter Check Locations are designated as the Central Apron 289ft, East Apron 272ft and West Apron 289ft. 10. Runway and Runway Intersection Declared Distances 10.1 Runway and Runway Intersection Declared Distances are illustrated in Appendices 1 to 4. 10.2 Any temporary reduction in available declared distances are assessed by the EMA Safeguarding Officer (or competent deputy) and are promulgated via NOTAM and ATIS. Details of the procedure in Aerodrome Safeguarding SOP 10 Calculation of Declared Distances. 11. Contact Details of Aerodrome Coordinator for the Removal of Disabled Aircraft The Aerodrome Coordinator for the removal of disabled aircraft at EMA is the Airfield Operations Supervisor. They can be contacted on 01332 852973. Procedures relating to disabled aircraft removal are contained in AOI 19 Aerodrome Disabled Aircraft Removal Plan. Uncontrolled when printed Page D13 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 12. Rescue and Firefighting 12.1 Level of Protection 12.1.1 EMA provides category 7 RFFS cover seven days a week. RFFS category fire cover will be provided for a minimum of fifteen minutes before or after the actual time of departure or landing of an aircraft. Safety policies ensure that the appropriate levels of appliances, media and equipment will be available at all times. 12.1.2 Requests to increase the RFFS cover for non scheduled aircraft movements of category 8 or 9 will be accommodated, if the request is received no less than two hours prior to the aircraft movement. The request should be made to the Airport Control Room on 01332 852973 who will advise the RFFS Station Manager. ATC will be notified by the RFFS Station Manager as to the change in category. 12.1.3 Category 9 requires a minimum crew of twelve personnel; the duty crew will be supplemented from off duty personnel using Station Standing Order 8 (Recall to Work). All personnel phoned into work will report straight to the Station Managers office and be nominated a riding position by the Station Manager. 12.2 RFF Vehicle/Extinguishing Agents Details Details of RFFS vehicles and extinguishing agents available are contained in Appendix 5. 13. Exemptions or Derogations from the applicable requirements, cases of equivalent level of Safety, Special Conditions and Limitations 13.1 Special Conditions Relevant Certification Specification (CS) Description Of SC CS ADR-DSN.A.005 Aerodrome Reference Code. The UK determines the Aerodrome Reference Code number (code element one) from the greater value of TODA or ASDA and not Aeroplane Reference Field Length. CS ADR-DSN.D.265 Longitudinal Slope on Taxiways. Mike taxiway, south of junction with Alpha taxiway; longitudinal slope is 2.45% for a distance of 160m, exceeds 1.5% max for a code C taxiway CS ADR-DSN.D.280 Transverse Slopes on Taxiways Transverse slopes on Taxiways Alpha, Golf, Hotel and Mike exceed 1.5% gradient in places. Mike taxiway, south of junction with Alpha taxiway, transverse slope exceeds max. 1.5% gradient for a code C taxiway for a distance of 160m Uncontrolled when printed Page D14 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 CS ADR-DSN.D.330 Slopes on taxiway strips Slope on taxiway strip north of Alpha Taxiway, between Taxiway s Whiskey & Sierra has an upward transverse gradient of above 2.5% in several areas. Strip beyond the graded area also exceeds 5% for a distance of approx. 50m. Slope on taxiway strip north of Alpha taxiway, between taxiway Mike and ITHP A8, downward slope exceeds prescribed gradient of 5% in places. Taxiway Mike strip (east and west side) exceed upward slope gradient of 1.5%. CS ADR-DSN.M.615 General CS ADR-DSN.M.770 Road-holding position light Non-frangible runway 27 approach lighting columns sited within M1 Motorway footprint (embankment and central reservation). Runway road-holding position lights are Amber in colour. This is consistent with aircraft holding points and is notified to all relevant airfield vehicle drivers. 13.2 Deviation and Action Document (DAAD) Relevant Certification Specification (CS) CS ADR-DSN.B.075 Description of non-compliance Distance between slope changes slightly out of permitted tolerance, only 390.8m between intersection points of gradients at Ch2249 and Ch2640 against requirement of 421.8m. CS ADR-DSN.B.130 Slopes on runway shoulders transverse slope exceeds 2.5% gradient at the following runway sections; 2.5% to 2.77% between Ch400 and Ch550 2.5% to 3.37% between Ch1150 and Ch1300 2.57% at Ch1750 2.5% to 2.53% between Ch2050 and Ch2200 CS ADR-DSN.D.255 CS ADR-DSN.D.265 CS ADR-DSN.D.315 Junction and intersection of taxiways Mike and Sierra taxiways, restricted Code D operations as taxiway cannot provide 4.5m wheel track clearance for MD-11 (Code D) aeroplanes. Longitudinal Slope on Taxiways. Alpha taxiway / runway intersection, longitudinal slope is 1.59% for a distance of 5.83m, exceeds 1.5% max. for a Code E taxiway. Width of Taxiway Strip Taxilane Charlie-Alpha (Central Apron) does not meet Code D Taxilane centre line to object clearances. Uncontrolled when printed Page D15 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Relevant Certification Specification (CS) CS ADR-DSN.D.315 Description of non-compliance Width of Taxiway Strip Taxilane Mike-Alpha does not meet stand taxilane centre line to object clearances for a code B taxilane, CS ADR-DSN.L.540 Aiming point markings Conform to previous UK standard (CAP 168, Chapter 7). CS ADR-DSN.L.590 Aircraft Stand Marking Alignment bar and stop line are not currently provided on aircraft parking stands. CS ADR-DSN.M.710 Taxiway centre line lights Taxiway centreline lighting not provided on Central and East Apron. Lead car provided under applicable conditions CS ADR-DSN.M.750 Apron Floodlighting Average lux levels on stands 1 4 do not meet prescribed requirements. CS ADR-DSN.N.780 Mandatory Instruction Signage CAT II/III RTHP Sierra 2, no right hand signage due to obstruction of S1 CAT 1 sign. Uncontrolled when printed Page D16 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 1 East Midlands Airport Runway 09 27 Declared Distancess Uncontrolled when printed Page D17 D of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 2 Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 09 (Inc. Intersection Departure) Uncontrolled when printed Page D18 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 2 cont. Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 09 (Intersection Departures) Uncontrolled when printed Page D19 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 3 Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 27 (Inc. Intersection Departure) Uncontrolled when printed Page D20 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 3 cont. Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 27 (Intersection Departures) Uncontrolled when printed Page D21 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 4 East Midlands Airport Runway Intersection Declared Distances Uncontrolled when printed Page D22 of 23
EMA Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 2 Appendix 5 RFFS Vehicle Details VEHICLE 1 R1 VEHICLE 2 R2 VEHICLE 3 R3 VEHICLE 4 R8 VEHICLE 5 R5 Vehicle Type Cobra 2 Cobra 2 Cobra 2 Cobra 2 Rosenbauer Panther VEHICLE 6 R6 Toyota Hilux VEHICLE 7 R7 Mercedes Truck Vehicle Registration V181 GWP V182 GWP VU07 BZL VX51 BZC YK61 AUM FL11 VJF WR12 CKD Water Capacity (litres) 10,000 LTS 10,000 LTS 10,649 LTS 10,000 LTS 12,500 LTS N/A N/A Type of Foam and Capacity (litres) Training Foam 1,200 LTS FFFP Level B 1,200 LTS FFFP Level B 1,568 LTS FFFP Level B 1,200 LTS FFFP Level B Moussol Alcohol Resistant Foam Concentrate 1,535 LTS FFFP Level B N/A N/A Monitor throw using foam (metres) Discharge Rate Monitor (litres/min) 64 Meters 62 Meters 62 Meters 62 Meters 65 Meters N/A N/A HI 4,500 HI 4,500 HI 3,820 HI 4,500 HI 4,500 N/A N/A LO 2,250 LO 2,250 LO 1,910 LO 2,250 LO 2,250 N/A N/A Discharge Rate Sideline (litres/min) 450 LTS/PER MIN 450 LTS/PER MIN 450 LTS/PER MIN 450 LTS/PER MIN 450 LTS/PER MIN N/A N/A Gaseous agent carried (kg) 9 KG 9 KG 35 KG 9 KG 100 KG N/A N/A CO 2 carried (kg) 9 KG 9 KG None 9 KG 1 x 2KG 1 x 5KG Type of Dry Powder and Quantity Monnex Monnex 235 Monnex 225 Monnex 50 KG Monnex 200 (kg) 235KG KG KG KG Automotive Test 0 80 (km/hr) 32.5 Secs 28.41 Secs 26.1 Secs 32.5 secs 31.0 Secs N/A N/A Top Speed 63 MPH 70 + MPH 75 MPH 63 MPH 70 MPH N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Uncontrolled when printed Page D23 of 23