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AD 2. AERODROME

TNCA AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

TNCA - INTERNATIONAL REINA BEATRIX AIRPORT

TNCA AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

TNCA AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

TNCA AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

TNCA AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

TNCA AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

TNCA AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

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

TNCA AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

TNCA AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In approach/TKOF areas

In circling area and at AD

Remarks

1

2

3

RWY NR/

Area affected

Obstacle type/ Elevation

Markings/LGT

Coordinates

Obstacle type/ Elevation

Markings/LGT

Coordinates

Nil

a

b

c

a

b

11

Mobile OBST

Variable

29

Vegetation on Hill

122944.79N

0695917.15W

Water Tank

122921.07N

0695827.60W

Microwave Tower on hilltop

122914.27N

0695686.30W

TNCA AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

TNCA AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TNCA AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

TNCA AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWY 11/29 white/amber, first 60 m. Remainder of RWY 60 m, a part omnidirectional white.

TNCA AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

TNCA AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO

Geoid undulation

Renaissance N12° 33’ 08” W 070° 03’ 10”

2

TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT

N/A

3

TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking

Renaissance 12 ft. x 12 ft.

4

True BRG of FATO

N/A

5

Declared distances available

N/A

6

APP and FATO lighting

Helipad

7

Remarks

The HELIPAD will in principle be AVBL only during the day hours.

TNCA AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE - BEATRIX TOWER

ATS AIRSPACE - BEATRIX TERMINAL CONTROL AREA

TNCA AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

TNCA AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

TNCA AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1. Airport regulation

1.1 Standard conditions applicable to the landing, parking or storage of aircraft on aerodromes.

a) Fees and Charges

Unless otherwise agreed upon between the owner holder, or pilot in command of an aircraft and the relevant authority, all fees and charges shall be paid for prior to departure.

Non-compliance may result in prohibition for take-off.;

b) Parking and maintenance

Parking, storage, testing and repair of aircraft shall be done at the location indicated by the Airport Director.;

The Airport Director may instruct the owner, holder or pilot in command to relocate a parked

Aircraft when he considers this necessary for the safety of efficiency.;

c) Refueling

Refueling with passenger onboard may occur provided that a fire truck is stand-by at

The aircraft and the exit doors of the aircraft are open and stairs have been properly located. ;

d) Disable aircraft

A disable aircraft as result of an accident may be removed after permission to do so has

Been issued by the designated accident investigator. The Airport Director will command

the relocation at the expenses of the owner or holder.;

e) Liability

Neither the Airport Director nor any servant or agent of the government shall be liable for loss of , or damage to, the aircraft, its parts or accessories, or any property contained inthe aircraft, how so ever such loss or damage may arise, occurring while the aircraft is on the aerodrome under the control of the Airport Director or is in the course of landing or taking-off at the aerodrome, or being removed or dealt with elsewhere for the purpose of paragraph 1.2 of these conditions.

1.2 Landing made elsewhere than at international Airports .

If a landing is made elsewhere than at an international airport, the pilot in command shall report the landing as soon as practicable to the ATS, customs and immigration authorities by the most expeditious means.

The pilot in command shall be responsible for ensuring that:

a) If clearance has not been granted to the aircraft at the previous landing, contact

between other persons on the one hand and the passenger and crew on the other is avoided.

b) The cargo, baggage and mail are not removed from the aircraft.

1.3 Traffic of persons and vehicles on aerodromes

Demarcation of zones

The ground of each aerodrome are divided into two zones.

a) A public zone comprising the part of the aerodrome open to the public;

b) A restricted zone comprising the rest of the aerodrome.

Movement of persons

Access to the restricted zone is authorized only under 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 passenger, to staff of the public authorities and airlines and to authorized persons in pursuit or an official card of admittance.

Drivers of vehicles, of whatever type, driving within the confines of the aerodrome, must respect the direction of the traffic, the traffic sign and the posted speed limits and generally comply with the provisions of the highway code and with instructions given by the competent authorities.

Policing

Care and protection of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and goods for which the aerodrome facilities are used not the responsibility of the State or any concessionaire, who cannot be held responsible for loss or damage which is not incurred through action by them or their agents.

2. Taxiing Procedures Beatrix Airport

2.1 General

The Apron Management Unit (AMU) is responsible for all movement on the North and South apron at airport.

This control includes aircraft, vehicles and persons. The area of responsibility for aircraft starts when they enter the apron and ends when they leave the apron.

Aircraft shall comply with routes to and from the stands as depicted on page AD 2 TNCA-23.

Whenever for operational reason the situation became such that deviation from the taxi routes Will have to be made by aircraft’s, this will be given timely to the pilot by Apron Management Unit BEATRIX APRON on freq. 121.6 MHz

The procedures for the coordination and transfer of aircraft between Beatrix Tower

And Beatrix Apron, in order to have a safe and orderly flow of traffic, were establish, where so Require, in conformity with those procedure prescribed by ICAO in Annex 14, Par. 9.6, Doc 9137 chapter 10, DOC 9476 chapter 8.

2.2 Arriving aircraft.

After landing and leaving the taxiways, arriving aircraft shall immediately establish radio contactWith Beatrix Apron on freq. 121.6 MHz and adhere to the instruction given. The pilot shall approach the nose-in parking position by means of visual docking guidance system or, in case of failure, by means of Marshall’s instructions.

For parking of aircraft at the stands no. 1 to 13 is performed either according to the Marshall’s instruction given or by means of visual docking guidance system, i.e. AGNIS as provided.

Parking of aircraft at stands not provided with visual docking guidance system, aircraft shall leave the stands only by means of push-back using towing tractors of the Airport Authority.

Reverse thrust or variable pitch propellers shall not be used on the entire apron area and at all parking position both on the south and north apron.

2.3 Departing aircraft.

Aircraft will request start-up clearance with Beatrix Apron 10 minutes prior to estimate off-block time. After receiving start-up clearance from Beatrix Tower, Beatrix Apron shall relay the start-up clearance to the pilot and wait for push-back to proceed. If for any reason Beatrix Apron needs to delay the aircraft, this will be relayed to Beatrix Tower as soon as possible.

After push-back is completed and the aircraft is ready to taxi, this will be transferred to Beatrix Tower for taxi clearance.

2.4 Cummunication failure procedures

In the event of complete radio communication failure on frequency 121.6 MHz of Beatrix Apron, all aircraft shall remain on Beatrix Tower frequency.

3. Visual Docking Guidance System

Use of the Docking Guidance System is herby discontinued at all nose-in stands. The use of marsheller is mandatory

4. Beatrix Apron (AMU)

4.1 Aircraft Guidance on the Apron Area

Aircraft guidance on the apron (ramp) and the aircraft stand (parking position) is subject ATS and will be performed by means of an aeronautical station using the call sign “ Beatrix Apron “ on frequency 121.6 MHz if required, Marshall’s are available for aircraft guidance on the ramp and into final parking position.

4.2 Areas of Responsibility of the Apron Management Unit (AMU)

This includes those areas necessary for landing and unloading of aircraft and areas for taxiing into and out of the parking position, as well as on the aprons both north and south side of the runway. The responsibility of the AMU does not include the aircraft control which is executed by the responsible ATC station (Beatrix Apron).

The AMU responsibility includes the obstacles and obstruction free aircraft maneuvering area at the ramp and aircraft stand as well as the preventive maintenance and repair if necessary of the AGNIS/PAPA system, apron marking, etc.

Engine test, runs, verification runs and run-ups as well as extensive maintenance work on aircraft at the parking position are not permitted. In justified cases the ATC may grant exceptions after prior permission from the AMU has been obtained. Aircraft emergency repair work shall not be commended prior obtaining permission from the ATC and AMU.

TNCA AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

All subsonic aircraft certified, in accordance with Chapter 2 of ICAO Annex 16 Vol. I, departing RWY 11 at Reina Beatrix International Airport, shall maintain runway heading for atleast 6 DME from BEA/VOR or climb to 2500 ft. on runway heading, whichever comes first, before turning left or right on course.

Pilots, when making a left turn out while setting course, shall maintain special attention and exercise extreme caution to avoid entering the Restricted Area 4, “VADER PIET” TNR-4, when active.

TNCA AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1. DEPARTURE PROCEDURES BEATRIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1.1 START-UP CLEARANCE

All departing IFR flights are required to request start-up clearance with Beatrix Apron on freq. 121.6 MHz, 10 minutes prior to estimated off-block time (EOBT), unless otherwise instructed. Push-back shall commence within 10 minutes after start-up clearance was issued. If unable to comply, delays may be expected due to possible changes in traffic situation within Curaçao FIR

1.2 ENROUTE CLEARANCE

IFR flights departing from Aeropuerto International Reina Beatrix will receive an ATC en- routes clearance from Beatrix Tower while taxing out. The clearance limit will normally be the aerodrome of destination or controlled airspace boundary.

Pilots shall adhere strictly to the read back of clearance as possible in DOC444 ATM/501, par.4.5.7.5

2 . INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES BEATRIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2.1 Landing flights

IFR flights entering, and landing within the Beatrix CTR, will be cleared to a specified holding point and instructed to contact Beatrix Tower at a specified time, level or position. The terms of this clearance shall be adhered to until further instructed are received from Beatrix Tower. If the clearance limits is reached before further instructions have been received, holding procedures shall be carried out at the level las authorized. See ENR 1.5

2.2 When circumstances necessitate a holding aircraft to make an immediate approach, APP on receipt of a message to this effect, will take appropriate steps so that the approach can be performed as soon possible

2.3 Aircraft holding at lower altitudes or flight level as the one concerned will be instructed to leave the holding pattern in a specified direction, see TNCA AD 2.24.3 thru TNCA AD 2.24.8.The holding and approach procedure are based on those contained in ICAO 8168-OPS/611 and Doc.4444 page 4-5, par, 11.1

2.4 Special procedures for the Beatrix Control Zone

The inbound, transit and outbound routes may be varied at the discretion of ATC. See ENR 1.2.4

3. VFR PROCEDURES BEATRIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

3.1 VFR flights between Aruba and Curaçao vice versa shall remain on the appropriate Tower/Approach control frequency until midway where change to Tower/Approach frequency will effected VFR shall maintain a listening watch on the Tower freq. 120.9 MHz.

3.2 VFR flights from/to Aruba Maiquetia FIR.

The following conditions stated below are applicable for all VFR traffic, including GENERL AVIATION traffic, to and from MIQUETIA FIR.

4. Flight Planning

All flights (VFR or IFR) departing from Reina Beatrix International airport shall file a flight plan at the Air Traffic Service Reporting Office (ARO), TEL:(297) 5242163

5. VMC Missed Approach Procedure

If the aircraft is located in VMC, the following procedures shall be followed:

1. The aircraft shall continue to fly in VMC; land at the nearest suitable aerodrome; and report its arrival by the most expeditious means to the Beatrix air traffic services unit; and

2. If considered advisable, the aircraft shall complete an IFR flight according to Annex 2, Par. 3.6.5.2.2

6. IMC Missed approach Procedure

In the aircraft is in IMC or when the pilot of an IFR flight considers it advisable to complete the flight in accordance with Annex 2, Par. 3.6.5.2.1 a (VMC), the aircraft shall:

a . 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;

b. In airspace where radar is used in the provision of air traffic control, maintain the last assigned

speed and level, or minimum flight altitude if higher, for a period of 7 minutes following:

1. the time the last assigned level or minimum flight altitude is reached; or

2. the time the transponder is set to Code 7600; or

3. the aircraft’s failure to report its position over a compulsory reporting point;

whichever is later, and thereafter adjust level and speed in accordance with the filed flight plan;

c. When being radar vectored or having been directed by ATC to proceed offset using area

navigation (RNAV) without a specified limit, rejoin the current flight plan route no later than the next significant point, taking into consideration the applicable minimum flight altitude;

d. Proceed according to the current flight plan route to the appropriate designated navigation aid or

fix serving the destination aerodrome and, when required to ensure compliance with e) below, hold over this aid or fix until commencement of descent;

e. Commence descent from the navigation aid or fix specified in d) at, or 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;

f. Complete a normal instrument approach procedure as specified for the designated navigation aid or fix; and

g. Land, if possible, within 30 minutes after the estimated time of arrival specified in e) or the last acknowledged expected approach time, whichever is later

7. Radio Communication failure procedures (RCF)

General

If there is a communication failure of an aircraft with Beatrix air traffic control unit, the aircraft shall comply with the voice communication procedures of Annex 10, Volume II, Chapter 5, and with such of the following procedures as are appropriate. The aircraft shall attempt to establish communications with the Beatrix air traffic control unit using all other available means.

In addition, the aircraft, when forming part of the aerodrome traffic at Beatrix International Airport, shall keep watch for such instructions as may be issued by visual signals.

The aircraft shall select also the transponder (SSR) code 7600, if equipped with a transponder.

8. SPECIAL VFR

When traffic conditions permit, special VFR flights may be authorized subject to the approval of the unit providing approach control service (Beatrix Approach) to enter the Beatrix Control Zone for the purpose of landing or to take off and depart 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; and;

3 Separation shall be effective between special VFR flights

Note: Special VFR Flights are not allowed between Sunset and Sunrise.

TNCA AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Bird concentrations in the vicinity of the airport

Oranjestad/Beatrix

Activity of flocks of sterns may take place one to two hours after sunrise when birds fly from resting area (4.2 NM, QDR 337 ARP) to their feeding area at the garbage Dump area SE of the airport. Height varies from 0 - 100 ft. AGL. From one to two Hours before sunset at the same activity as described above takes place in reserves

When the birds return to their resting area.

2. Concentration of seagull during hours of afternoon and late afternoon in the touchdown area extending to right base leg RWY 11

Heights varies 0 - 2000 ft

As far as practicable Aerodrome Control will inform pilots of aircraft of this activity and the estimated heights AGL.

3. Bird activity in the vicinity of the runway.