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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.
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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.; -
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. ; -
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.; -
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 in the 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.
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:
The pilot in command shall be responsible for ensuring that:
Demarcation of zones
The ground of each aerodrome are divided into two zones.
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.
The ground of each aerodrome are divided into two zones.
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.
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.
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.
After landing and leaving the taxiways, arriving aircraft shall immediately establish radio
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.
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.
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.
In the event of complete radio communication failure on frequency 121.6 MHz of Beatrix Apron, all aircraft shall remain on Beatrix Tower frequency.
Use of the Docking Guidance System is herby discontinued at all nose-in stands. The use of marsheller is mandatory
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.
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 loading 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.
This includes those areas necessary for loading 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.
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
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.
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
IFR flights departing from Aeropuerto International Reina Beatrix will receive an ATC enroutes clearance from Beatrix Tower while taxiing 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
- Departure procedures RWY 11 to a Curacao FIR boundary point that is not part of a SID: file the SID WALLP 1F (RNAV) or WALLP 1E (VOR). After passing WALLP, expect ATC instructions to first en-route waypoint.
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Departure procedures RWY 11: Advise ATC if unable to climb with at least
255 245 ft/NM to 1100 1000 ft AMSL. Advise ATC if unable to climb to at least FL110 at WALLP.
DATOR1E
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn right to intercept and follow R-295 PJG up to 65.8 DME PJG. Turn left to intercept and follow R-264 ABA to DATOR (20.0 DME ABA). Requires minimum
NOREX1E
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn right to magnetic track 250° to intercept and follow R-222 ABA to NOREX (13.5 DME ABA). Requires minimum
ITSEL1E
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn right to magnetic track 250° to intercept and follow R-205 ABA to ITSEL (13.7 DME ABA). Requires minimum
ELOTU1E
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL intercept and follow R-142 ABA to ELOTU (21.8 DME ABA). Requires minimum
ADRIV1E
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 101° to intercept and follow R-119 ABA to ADRIV (21.0 DME ABA). Requires minimum
WALLP1E
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 001° to intercept and follow R-029 ABA to WALLP (28.8 DME ABA) at or above FL110. After passing WALLP, expect ATC instructions to first en-route waypoint. Requires minimum
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn right to intercept and follow R-295 PJG up to 65.8 DME PJG. Turn left to intercept and follow R-264 ABA to DATOR (20.0 DME ABA). Requires minimum
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn right to magnetic track 250° to intercept and follow R-222 ABA to NOREX (13.5 DME ABA). Requires minimum
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn right to magnetic track 250° to intercept and follow R-205 ABA to ITSEL (13.7 DME ABA). Requires minimum
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL intercept and follow R-142 ABA to ELOTU (21.8 DME ABA). Requires minimum
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 101° to intercept and follow R-119 ABA to ADRIV (21.0 DME ABA). Requires minimum
Climb on runway magnetic track 115°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 001° to intercept and follow R-029 ABA to WALLP (28.8 DME ABA) at or above FL110. After passing WALLP, expect ATC instructions to first en-route waypoint. Requires minimum
DATOR1G
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 219° to intercept and follow R-264 ABA to DATOR (20.0 DME ABA).
NOREX1G
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 150° to intercept and follow R-222 ABA to NOREX (13.5 DME ABA)
ITSEL1G
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 150° to intercept and follow R-205 ABA to ITSEL (13.7 DME ABA).
ELOTU1G
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to intercept and follow R-295 PJG up to 48.2 DME PJG. Turn right to intercept and follow R-142 ABA to ELOTU (21.8 DME ABA).
CURACAO1G
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to intercept and follow R-295 PJG to PJG.
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 219° to intercept and follow R-264 ABA to DATOR (20.0 DME ABA).
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 150° to intercept and follow R-222 ABA to NOREX (13.5 DME ABA)
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to magnetic track 150° to intercept and follow R-205 ABA to ITSEL (13.7 DME ABA).
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to intercept and follow R-295 PJG up to 48.2 DME PJG. Turn right to intercept and follow R-142 ABA to ELOTU (21.8 DME ABA).
Climb on runway magnetic track 295°, at or above 1000 ft AMSL turn left to intercept and follow R-295 PJG to PJG.
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 instructions are received from Beatrix Tower. If the clearance limit is reached before further instructions have been received, holding procedures shall be carried out at the level last authorized.
Note:
For the VFR approach chart, VFR recommended routes and VFR traffic circuits see (ENR 6.1-19) and (VISUAL APPROACH CHART).
- All VFR flights intending to operate in the Beatrix CTR shall submit a flight plan (see TNCA AD 2.22.6 Flight Planning).
- Beatrix CTR has been designated as controlled airspace (class D).
- Beatrix ATZ has been designated as controlled airspace (class B).
- Flights within the Beatrix CTR shall maintain two-way radio communication with Beatrix APP or Beatrix TWR and shall continuously monitor the frequency.
- Approaching VFR flights shall contact Beatrix TWR/APP at least 10 minutes before entering the CTR.
- A clearance is required from Beatrix APP or Beatrix TWR for all VFR operations in the ATZ.
- VFR flights shall be carried out via the published VFR routes and adhere to the approach procedures and traffic circuits as depicted, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
- Built-up areas shall be avoided as much as possible.
- Prior permission is required for training and test flights.
- Touch-and-go’s are subject to traffic permitting conditions.
- VFR Flights are not allowed between Sunset and Sunrise.
All VFR traffic may start engines at own discretion. When ready to taxi, pilots shall inform Beatrix Apron (121.6MHz).
Pilots of aircraft intending to taxi for departure or to cross the runway on the taxiways shall obtain prior clearance from Beatrix TWR.
Departing aircraft shall leave the circuit area by one of the VFR routes indicated on the chart, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Pilots of aircraft intending to taxi for departure or to cross the runway on the taxiways shall obtain prior clearance from Beatrix TWR.
Departing aircraft shall leave the circuit area by one of the VFR routes indicated on the chart, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
VFR flights to the south shall leave the Beatrix CTR via SIMON, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Pilots shall report when passing SIMON.
Pilots shall report when passing SIMON.
VFR flights to Curaçao and beyond shall leave the Beatrix CTR via REFINERY, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Pilots shall report when passing REFINERY
Pilots shall Circumnavigate Vader Piet (TNR-4) area when active using lateral parameters (radials R-066 BEA or R-128 BEA).
Pilots shall report when passing REFINERY
Pilots shall Circumnavigate Vader Piet (TNR-4) area when active using lateral parameters (radials R-066 BEA or R-128 BEA).
VFR flights to the north shall leave the Beatrix CTR via LIGHTHOUSE, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Pilots shall report when passing LIGHTHOUSE.
Pilots shall report when passing LIGHTHOUSE.
CTR entry is only allowed after entry clearance has been received from Beatrix TWR/APP. While awaiting entry clearance, VFR flights shall stay outside of the CTR.
Pilots shall report passing SIMON at 2500ft AMSL or below. Pilots shall descend to 1500ft AMSL or below and join the circuit as instructed by ATC
VFR flights from Curaçao shall remain on the appropriate Hato TWR/APP or Curaçao ACC frequency until transfer to Beatrix TWR/APP frequency will be effected.
Pilots shall report passing REFINERY at 2500ft AMSL or below.
Pilots shall descend to 1500ft AMSL or below and join the circuit as instructed by ATC.
Pilots shall report passing REFINERY at 2500ft AMSL or below.
Pilots shall descend to 1500ft AMSL or below and join the circuit as instructed by ATC.
Pilots shall report passing LIGHTHOUSE at 2500ft AMSL or below.
Pilots shall descend to 1500ft AMSL or below and join the circuit as instructed by ATC.
Pilots shall descend to 1500ft AMSL or below and join the circuit as instructed by ATC.
The circuit area is published on the charts (ENR 6.1-19 and VISUAL APPROACH CHART).
The circuit altitude is 1500ft AMSL or below.
The standard circuit is righthand RWY 11 and lefthand RWY 29, unless otherwise instructed by ATC. The circuit overhead the island is subject to ATC discretion only.
In case of go around, pilots shall inform ATC as soon as possible and join the circuit as instructed.
The circuit altitude is 1500ft AMSL or below.
The standard circuit is righthand RWY 11 and lefthand RWY 29, unless otherwise instructed by ATC. The circuit overhead the island is subject to ATC discretion only.
In case of go around, pilots shall inform ATC as soon as possible and join the circuit as instructed.
Aircraft taxiing via taxiways E and F will be transferred to Beatrix Apron after vacating the runway.
Aircraft taxiing via taxiways A, B and C will be instructed to hold short of the Apron and transferred to Beatrix Apron.
Aircraft taxiing via taxiways A, B and C will be instructed to hold short of the Apron and transferred to Beatrix Apron.
3.7.1. In case of communication failure, pilots shall select SSR code 7600
3.7.2. In case of communication failure during VFR departure, pilots shall adhere to the departure instructions. VFR flights on assigned routes should leave the CTR via the VFR routes. In case an off-route flight needs to cross the runway centre line, it should only do so crossing the airfield midfield at or above FL040 and leave the CTR via the shortest route. If the flight has been instructed to maintain an intermediate altitude, it shall maintain that altitude until outside the CTR and proceed/divert to an appropriate aerodrome
3.7.3. In case of communication failure, pilots shall follow published VFR route and join the circuit for the last received runway. Pilots shall look to the Tower for instructions given by light signals and adhere to the instructions. After landing pilots shall vacate the runway as soon as possible. In case of a go around pilots shall execute a similar circuit.
4.1. 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.
Pilots of an IFR flight in IMC, or not able to comply with paragraph 1.1.2, shall maintain the last assigned speed and level, or minimum flight altitude if higher, for a period of 7 minutes following:
whichever is later, and thereafter adjust level and speed in accordance with the filed flight plan.
Traffic via the STAR:
After reaching FL 070 leave the holding fix and carry out an instrument approach procedure to the assigned landing runway, or to the landing runway according ATIS.
- Proceed according the current flight plan to the appropriate holding fix (IGROM, DAVLA and MIDVU).
- Maintain the last cleared and acknowledged flight level.
- After arrival over the fix, intercept the holding pattern.
- Commence descent to FL 070 at the EAT last received and acknowledged.
- When no EAT has been received and acknowledged, commence descent to FL 070 at or as near as possible to the ETO over the holding fix.
When forming part of the aerodrome traffic at Beatrix International Airport, aircraft shall keep watch for such instructions as may be issued by visual signals.
Missed approach in case of communication failure – Climb on the extended centreline track 115° MAG to 800 ft AMSL, then turn left climbing to FL030 direct to KAPOB, then to IGROM and execute the instrument approach procedure again.
Missed approach in case of communication failure – Climb on extended centreline track 295° MAG to 1000 ft AMSL, then turn left climbing to 2500 ft AMSL direct to SELOR, then to NADAV and MIDVU and execute the instrument approach procedure again.
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:
Note: Special VFR Flights are not allowed between Sunset and Sunrise.
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) 528-2711
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.
Heights varies 0 - 2000 ft
