AIS.TR.305 Aeronautical information publication (AIP)

ELECTRONIC FORM The eAIP, eAIP amendments and eAIP supplements should be provided according to the EUROCONTROL ‘Specification for the Electronic Aeronautical Information Publication (eAIP)’ (edition 2.1, dated 6 October 2015).

ELECTRONIC AIP When provided, the eAIP should be available on a physical distribution medium (CD, DVD, etc.) and/or online on the internet.

PRINTED AIP

(a)A system of page numbering adaptable to the addition or deletion of sheets should be adopted. The page number should include:

(1)an identification of the part of the AIP;

(2)the section; and

(3)subsection, as applicable, thus creating a separate set of numbers for each subject (e.g. GEN 2.1-3, ENR 4.1-1 or AD 2.2-3).

(b)If it is necessary by reason of bulk or for convenience, to publish an AIP in two or more parts or volumes, each of them will indicate that the remainder of the information is to be found in the other part(s) or volume(s).

(c)When the AIP is provided in more than one volume, each volume should include:

(1)a preface;

(2)a record of AIP amendments;

(3)a record of AIP supplements;

(4)a checklist of AIP pages; and

(5)a list of current hand amendments.

(d)When the AIP is published as one volume, the above-mentioned subsections should appear only in Part 1 — GEN and the annotation ‘not applicable’ should be entered against each of these subsections in Parts 2 and 3.

(e)The AIP should be published in loose-leaf form unless the complete publication is reissued at frequent intervals.

(f)Further guidelines for a harmonised AIP publication may be found in the EUROCONTROL ‘Guidelines for harmonised AIP publication and data set provision’ (edition 2.0, dated 23 May 2019).

INFORMATION PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 1.2.2 RUNWAY SURFACE CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING, AND SNOW PLAN’ The following information, originated by the competent authority, should be published under AD 1.2.2 for all aerodromes open to public use in the State:

1.Organisation of the runway surface condition reporting and the winter service An indication of the: organisation responsible for snow clearance and for assessing, improving and reporting runway surface conditions; general policy concerning operational priorities established for the clearance of movement areas; general policy concerning trend monitoring of surface friction characteristics, and what constitutes a complete survey.

2.Surveillance of movement areas Indication of how surveillance of the movement areas is organised.

3.Surface condition assessment methods used; operations on specially prepared winter runways Assessment methods and measurements taken. Reference should be made to the use of the runway condition assessment matrix, including the case of specially prepared winter runways, in the case the use of such runways has been approved.

4.Actions taken to maintain the usability of movement areas A brief description of the methods used for clearing snow, slush, ice and standing water, e.g. plowing, sweeping or blowing, and details of any chemical methods employed for clearing movement areas. Information concerning when and how surface friction characteristics will be improved. General policy concerning coordination between aerodrome operators, air traffic services providers and the competent authorities to ensure compatibility between efficient snow clearance procedures and maximum utilisation of the aerodrome.

5.System and means of reporting Reference should be made to the runway condition report.

6.The cases of runway closure Indication of the general policy on closure of a runway.

7.Distribution of information about runway surface conditions A short description of the system for distribution of information (NOTAM) for runways reaching the minimum friction value (slippery wet runways). Reference should be made to when NOTAMs for slippery wet runways are issued and updated. A short description of the system for distribution of information about runway surface conditions (SNOWTAM, automatic terminal information service (ATIS) updating). Reference should be made to when SNOWTAMs are issued and updated. Furthermore, a description should be provided of how the upgraded/downgraded information is included in the SNOWTAM. In addition, a statement should be included when the information is disseminated with ATIS only.

INFORMATION PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 2.7 RUNWAY SURFACE CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING AND SNOW PLAN’ The following information, originated by the respective aerodrome operator, should be published under AD 2.7.

(a)A reference to the content of AD.1.2.2 should be made for the runway surface condition assessment and reporting. Additional, aerodrome-specific information on runway surface condition assessment and reporting, complementing the information contained in AD 1.2.2 should be included.

(b)A detailed description of the equipment and operational priorities established for the clearance of aerodrome movement areas should be given, including:

1.Type(s) of clearing equipment Indication as to whether the aerodrome is serviceable during all seasons of the year and, if not, the periods (months of the year) during which it may be unserviceable or must be used with caution, indicating the likely cause of unserviceability and the precautions to be taken. Information relating to snow removal should include:

(i)where no snow removal equipment is required, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated;

(ii)where snow conditions exist, the types of equipment used should be indicated.

2.Clearance priorities Indication of the priorities with regard to clearing of runway(s), taxiway(s) and apron(s).

3.Use of material for movement area surface treatment Indication of the type of material used for movement area surface treatment, using the abbreviation/text or the material. Where no material is used, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated.

4.Specially prepared winter runways Indication if specially prepared winter runways have been approved, including runway designators. Where the use of specially prepared winter runways has not been approved, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated.

5.Remarks Any other relevant information not covered under this subsection.

INFORMATION FOR LED LIGHTS PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING’ If the aerodrome operator provides information that light emitting diode (LED) lights are used as part of the approach and runway lighting system of the aerodrome, such information should be published in the ‘Remarks’. In such case, the information published should make clear, for each part of the lighting system, whether: LED lights are exclusively used for that part of the lighting system; or LED lights are used in combination with incandescent lights.

INFORMATION FOR VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION, PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 2.25’ If the VSS is penetrated, the information to be published under this section should clearly indicate the name of the affected procedure and the procedure minima affected. The published information should be grouped per runway end. In the case of no penetration, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated.

INFORMATION RELATED TO LOCATIONS When listing locations, the city or town should be given in capital letters followed, where the facility is an aerodrome/heliport or is located at an aerodrome/heliport, by an oblique stroke and the name of the aerodrome/heliport in smaller capital letters or lower-case letters. Unless otherwise indicated, the list should be in alphabetical order.

INFORMATION RELATED TO CHARTS, MAPS OR DIAGRAMS

(a)Charts, maps or diagrams should be used, when appropriate, to complement the AIP or serve as a substitute for the tabulations or text of the AIP.

(b)Where appropriate, charts produced in conformity with AIS.OR.325 may be used to fulfil this requirement.

INFORMATION RELATED TO THE AIP DATA SET When the AIP data set is provided, the following sections of the AIP may be left blank and a reference to the data set availability should be provided:

(a)ENR 2.1 FIR, UIR, TMA and CTA;

(b)ENR 3.1 Conventional navigation routes;

(c)ENR 3.2 Area navigation routes;

(d)ENR 3.3 Other routes;

(e)ENR 3.4 En route holding;

(f)ENR 4.1 Radio navigation aids — en route;

(g)ENR 4.4 Name-code designators for significant points;

(h)ENR 4.5 Aeronautical ground lights — en route;

(i)ENR 5.1 Prohibited, restricted and danger areas;

(j)ENR 5.2 Military exercise and training areas and air defence identification zone (ADIZ);

(k)ENR 5.3.1 Other activities of a dangerous nature;

(l)ENR 5.5 Aerial sporting and recreational activities;

(m)AD 2.17 Air traffic services airspace;

(n)AD 2.19 Radio navigation and landing aids;

(o)AD 3.16 Air traffic services airspace; and

(p)AD 3.18 Radio navigation and landing aids.

INFORMATION RELATED TO THE OBSTACLE DATA SET When the obstacle data set is provided, the following sections of the AIP may be left blank and a reference to the data set availability should be provided:

(a)ENR 5.4 Air navigation obstacles;

(b)AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles; and

(c)AD 3.10 Heliport obstacles.

INFORMATION PUBLISHED REGARDING USE OF MATERIAL FOR MOVEMENT AREA SURFACE TREATMENT UNDER ‘AD 2.7 RUNWAY SURFACE CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING AND SNOW PLAN’ The following list contains the abbreviations/words that may be published in the relevant section of the AIP regarding the use of material for movement area surface treatment, according to the information originated by the aerodrome operator:

(a)KAC, for potassium acetate fluids;

(b)KFOR, for potassium formate fluids;

(c)GAC, for glycerine acetate fluids;

(d)NAFO, for sodium formate solids;

(e)NAAC, for sodium acetate solids;

(f)EG, for ethylene glycol fluids;

(g)PG, for propylene glycol fluids;

(h)UREA; and

(i)SAND.

INFORMATION FOR LED LIGHTS PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUWNAY LIGHTING’ Examples of information published in the ‘Remarks’ indicating that light emitting diode (LED) lights are used as part of the approach and runway lighting system of the aerodrome, are shown below: ‘RWY 05, LED and incandescent lights used as part of the RWY edge lights on both sides of RWY’; ‘RWY 05, LED lights used for the centreline lighting system in the first 600 m; remaining length incandescent lights are used’; ‘RWY 05, LED lights used in the full length of the approach lighting system’.

INFORMATION FOR VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION, PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 2.25’ In case of VSS penetration, the information published under AD 2.25 is limited to the name of the affected procedure and procedure minima affected; information about the obstacles themselves penetrating the VSS is not published under ‘AD 2.25’, as such information is meant to be published under ‘AD 2.10 Aerodrome obstacles’.

PUBLICATION OF RADIO MANDATORY ZONES (RMZs) AND TRANSPONDER MANDATORY ZONES (TMZs)

(a)The requirement to include a detailed description of RMZs and TMZs in the AIP, including in the relevant charts, should be met in a clear and unambiguous manner.

(b)The following illustrates the appropriate AIP sections where RMZ and TMZ information should be included:

(1)Section GEN 1.5 should contain any relevant information regarding aircraft equipment required for operations in RMZs and TMZs.

(2)Section ENR 2 should contain the information on RMZs and TMZs in the air traffic services airspace and other regulated airspace.

(3)Section ENR 6 should contain an en-route chart illustrating the RMZs and TMZs.

(4)Section AD 2 should contain the aerodrome-specific information, including the visual approach and area charts with the information on RMZs and TMZs. [applicable from 1 May 2025 - ED Decision 2024/006/R]