AD 2. AERODROME

TNCC AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

TNCC - HATO CURAÇAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TNCC AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

TNCC AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

TNCC AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

TNCC AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

TNCC AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

TNCC AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

TNCC AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA

TNCC AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

TNCC AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In approach/TKOF areas

In circling area and at AD

Remarks

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2

3

RWY NR/

Area affected

Obstacle type/ Elevation

Markings/LGT

Coordinates

Obstacle type/ Elevation

Markings/LGT

Coordinates

NIL

a

b

c

a

b

TNCC AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

TNCC AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TNCC AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

TNCC AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

TNCC AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

TNCC AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO

N/A

2

TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT

N/A

3

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO

Geoid undulation

N/A

4

True and MAG BRG of FATO

N/A

5

Declared distances available

N/A

6

APP and FATO lighting

N/A

7

Remarks

Landing on Aircraft stands and GA-apron are applicable at TNCC and for Militairy Helicopters on the FOL and Coast Guard Aprons.

TNCC AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE - HATO TOWER

ATS AIRSPACE - CURAÇAO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA

TNCC AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

TNCC AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

TNCC AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1. Airport regulations

At HATO Curaçao International Airport, a number of local regulations apply. The regulations are collected in a manual which is available in the Airport Coordination Center-OPS at the NEW Terminal Building. This manual includes, among other subjects, the following:

a) The meaning of markings and signs;

b) Information about aircraft stands including visual docking guidance systems;

c) Information about taxiing from aircraft stands including taxi clearance;

d) Limitations in the operations of large aircraft including limitations in the use of the aircraft’s own power for taxiing;

e) Helicopter operations;

f) Marshaller assistance and towing assistance;

g) Use of engine power exceeding idle power;

h) Engine start-up and use of APU;

i) Fuel spillage; and

j) Precautions during extreme weather conditions.

Marshaller assistance is mandatory at TNCC by the ground handling companies and further information about the regulations can be obtained from the TWR or by OPS located in the Airport Coordination Center.

When a local regulation is of importance for the safe operation of aircraft on the apron , the information will be given each by the TWR or Airport Operations.

Local Regulations” may be requested , in writing, from: The Airport Authority and or CCAA.

2. Taxiing to and from stands

Arriving aircraft will be allocated a stand number by the TWR or Airport Operations. General aviation aircraft will have to use the general aviation parking area.

Assistance from the Improvised “FOLLOW ME” vehicle can be request via the TWR or Airport Operations. General aviation will always be guided by the FBO handling Company.

Departing IFR flights shall contact the TWR to obtain ATC clearance before commencing taxiing. Request for ATC clearance may take place at the earliest 10 minutes prior to engine start -up.

Ground Control

Ground Control is provided by HATO Tower. All traffic on the maneuvering area shall request clearance for movement and /or repositioning on the different platforms and taxi ways. The Ground Control service, Aerodrome Control and Procedural Approach Control is provided on frequency 118.3 MHz.

Upon landing after evacuating the RWY, Hato tower will provide taxi clearance to the assigned parking spot. For private flights Hato Tower shall give taxi clearance to the general aviation platform. Marshalling will be provided by the company providing handling services.

To taxi (civil and Private Flights) from stands the pilot shall request taxi clearance. Authorization for pushback to enter taxiway shall be obtained from Hato Tower. The responsibility for pushback remains with the ground handler.

Pilots shall request permission from ATC before starting engines and when applicable report a cross-bleed start. The request for star-up shall be made to Hato Tower after all preparations for departure have been made (doors closed etc.) and shall include:

• Aircraft identification (e.g. INC 901);

• Gate Number / PIT NO. (e.g. GATE 2/ PIT 9);

• Destination (e.g. Miami);

• Request start-up (request start-up).

Permission for start-up will be issued either immediately or at a specified time. Since ATC planning of outbound traffic (involving en route clearance and co-ordination with Curaçao and adjacent ACCs is based on the start-up time). The pilot shall be able to comply with start-up and taxi permission. Any delay in start-up or taxiing shall be reported to Hato Tower immediately. In case of indefinite delay the probable duration of delay will be given.

Prior to taxiing for take-off, aircraft shall be advised of the following elements of information, in the order listed, with the exception of such elements which it is known the aircraft has already received:

a) The runway to be used;

b) The surface wind direction and speed, including significant variations;

c) The QNH altimeter setting;

d) The air temperature for the runway to be used, or if requested the QFE altimeter setting;

e) The visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km;

f) The correct time.

Note. -- Significant meteorological conditions in this context include the occurrence or expected

occurrence of cumulonimbus or thunderstorm, moderate or severe turbulence, wind shear, severe squall line, freezing precipitation, severe mountain waves, sandstorm, dust storm, tornado or waterspout in the take-off and climb-out area.

3. Parking area for small aircraft (General Aviation)

General aviation aircraft shall be guided by FBO’s Marshallers to the parking area for small aircraft.

4. Parking area for helicopters

The parking area for helicopters are ACS 15 and ACS 16; FOL ramp; Coast Guard ramp and General Aviation Apron. Helicopters will always be guided by a Marshaller on the stand.

5. Apron

The guidelines on TNCC apron-taxiways are well marked and visible.

6. Taxiing-Limitations

Insufficient safety distances restrict CAT F of certain taxiways when using their own power. Further information will be given to each aircraft from the Tower or Airport Operations.

7. Helicopter traffic-limitations

Non-scheduled public air traffic with helicopters is permitted only after prior approval from the CCAA. Any contact concerning the above shall be made via the handling company or directly to the Airport during the hours of service and, if possible, not later the day before the flight is to be carried out.

Operations during the hours of service and, if possible, not later the day before the flight is to be carried out.

Any request for approval of traffic shall contain the following information:

a) Owner/operator

b) Type of helicopter, registration/call sign;

c) Date, arrival time/departure time, destination(s)

Helicopter Operations

Hato TWR provides ATS to deferent type of helicopter flights. Types of flight are:

a) Military Flights;

b) Special Air mission (SAM) Flights

c) Police Flights

d) Medical Flights;

e) Private and Civil Flights

Ad. a-d) Military Flights, SAM Flights, Police Flights and Medical Flights

These flights can operate (depart or land) directly from the Platform or Taxiway. Hato tower will separate these flights from all aerodrome traffic (Traffic on the maneuvering area of the aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of the aerodrome).

In addition Hato Tower will provide traffic information for operations outside the aerodrome traffic zone. When air taxiing is required the Hato Tower provides clearance and provides separation from all traffic on the maneuvering area.

Helicopters operating from a remote heliport shall be provided with flight information. All helicopters flights entering the aerodrome traffic zone shall request clearance to enter.

Ad. e Private and Civil Flights

Helicopters private or civil flights shall maintain to the ICAO annex 2- Rules of the air and ICAO SARP`s. These flights shall be cleared for landing on or departure from the RWY in use and cleared for air taxiing via the taxiways to the parking positions assigned.

8. 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. Aerodrome Authority will contact an outsource company.

TNCC AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

All aircraft heavier than 5700KG MTOM and all turbojet aircraft departing from RWY 11,

which are cleared for a right turn out, shall maintain runway heading until FL030, then turn

right.

TNCC AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

PLEASE CHECK WITH ATS

1. Flight planning

All flights (VFR or IFR) departing from Hato Airport shall file a flight plan at the Air Traffic Service Reporting Office (ARO), TEL: (+5999) 839-3352 or 839-3552.

2. VMC Missed Approach Procedure

Turn to the intended landing runway, intercept the runway track MAG of that runway while remaining visual and execute a aerodrome traffic circuit for that runway.

a. RWY 11 - Left Circuit

b. RWY 29 - Right Circuit

3. IMC Missed approach Procedure

When executing a instrument missed approach, follow instruction as depicted on the instrument approach charts or as directed by Hato Tower and report entering the holding pattern of the RWY in use. When cleared by Hato Tower, execute the instrument approach.

Instrument approach charts:

1. VOR RWY 11

2. VOR RWY 29

3. ILS RWY 11

4. Radio Communication failure procedures (RCF)

General

Select SSR code 7600.

VMC / IMC RCF Procedure

VMC outbound: In case of communication failure adhere to the departure instructions. If the departure instructions contain a clearance limit in the CTR, act in accordance. In VMC:

· Continue to fly in visual meteorological conditions;

· Land at the nearest suitable aerodrome; and

· Report the arrival by the most expeditious means to the appropriate air traffic control unit

VMC inbound: In case of communication failure before joining the circuit, orbit either south or north of the airport (depending of track inbound). This is necessary to observe the aerodrome traffic and/or to be noticed by Hato Tower (do not cross the aerodrome circuit). Remaining always visual.

In IMC or when conditions are such that it does not appear likely that the pilot will complete the flight in accordance with the prescribed VMC RCF procedures above:

When being vectored or having been directed by Approach (Procedural or Radar) to proceed using RNAV. Proceed according to the cleared instrument approach procedure to the appropriate designated navigation aid or fix serving the instrument approach procedure and, when required to ensure compliance with, hold over this aid or fix.

Commence descent from the navigation aid or fix specified as close as possible to the expected approach time last received and acknowledged; or, if no expected approach time has been received and acknowledged, at, or as close as possible to, the estimated time of arrival resulting from the current flight plan.

Complete the instrument approach procedure as specified for the designated navigation aid or fix; and Land, if possible, within 30 minutes after the estimated time of arrival or the last acknowledged expected approach time, whichever is later.

Note: See section 2.9 for Instrument approach charts

5. SPECIAL VFR

Special VFR flights are only authorized subject to the approval of the unit providing approach control service (Hato TWR or RADAR approach control) to enter the control zone for the purpose of landing or to take off and depart directly from the control zone provided that:

1. the ground visibility is not less 1500 m;

2. separation shall be effected between all IFR flights and special VFR flights;

3. separation shall be effective between special VFR flights.

Note: Special VFR Flights are not allowed between Sunset or Sunrise. (See table Times of sunrise and sunset for Curaçao at sea level - Gen 2.7-3 and 4)

TNCC AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bird concentrations in the vicinity of the airport

As far as practicable, Aerodrome Control will inform pilots of any bird activity and the estimated heights AGL. Their presence shall also be advised by NOTAM. (At TNCC same procedure is apply). During the above periods pilots of aircraft are advised, where the design limitations of aircraft installations permit, to operate landing lights in flight, within the terminal area and during take-off, approach-to-land and climb and descent procedures.

Equipment used to scare birds at TNCC:

· Pyrotechnic equipment (bangers, screamers, blanks and propane cannons). Response vehicles and vehicle acoustic/dispersal system by FOL, and

· Live ammunition by AVSEC.

Proper execution of the vegetation control activities to eliminate, control or reduce environmental factors that attract birds and wildlife to the airfield environment are executed.

Bird or wildlife strike or irregularities

Aircraft collisions with birds (commonly known as bird strikes) or other types of wildlife could result in damage to the aircraft including engine and/or control surface damage. This could lead to degradations in aircraft performance and/or control. Depending on the severity of the situation, the Pilot in Command (PIC) may opt to perform an aborted take-off or request to return to the aerodrome. This occurrence is handled as an emergency.

If an aircraft collide with wildlife while it is over or on a runway, that runway shall be inspected as soon as possible to assess the condition of the runway and remove FOD as necessary. This may cause a temporary closure of the runway; however an emergency aircraft, which require immediate landing, will be accommodated.

ATS Procedures

Hato Tower maintains a constant surveillance of the airfield and relay all information as to the position and concentration and movement of birds is to be treated as essential aerodrome information and must be passed on to pilots using the aerodrome.

Bird activity

Hazard procedures are followed in strict coordination with FOL

Responsibility

The Airport Authority is responsible for dealing with wildlife hazards

Reports

Details of any bird strike are recorded in the ATC watchlog and the CAP Operations Department is informed.

Actions

CAP’s Operations Department will conduct an inspection of the maneuvering area after a bird strike report. All information collected is submitted in a bird strike report form.

Registration of runway condition

Runway and taxiway inspections are done multiple times on a daily basis with the intention to minimize the probability of FOD to aircraft and to assess the condition and operability of runways and taxiways on the aerodrome. This includes the assessment of the operability of the lighting system.

Standard inspections are executed daily at:

· 5:00 LMT (9:00 UTC)

· 7:00 LMT (11:00 UTC)

· 14:00 LMT (18:00 UTC)

· 19:00 LMT (23:00 UTC)

Runway inspections will be executed when required necessary or after any occurrence that have the potential to affect the runway operation and consequently ATS Provision.