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Abu Dhabi - SOP V1.0 Emirates vACC

Abu Dhabi International Airport – SOP V1.0

Issued on 17th January 2016

valid until Withdrawal


Content:

1. 0 Aerodrome Location indicator and name 3

1. 1 Runway declared distance 4

2. 0 Aerodrom Control ATC Position 4

3. 0 SSR Code Assignment 4

4. 0 General units instruction 5

4. 1 Altimeter setting procedures 5

4. 2 Arriving / Transition aircraft 5

4. 3 Transition altitude and transition level 5

5. 0 Local traffic regulation (section 5.1-5.4) 5

6. 0 Runways procedures 5

6. 1 Arrivals 5

6. 2 Departures 5

7. 0 Start-up and push-back approval procedures 6

8. 0 Push-back are onto active Taxiways 6

9. 0 Flight procedures 6

9. 1 Initial contact instructions - Departures 6

9. 2 Initial contact instructions - Airborne 6

9. 3 Initial contact instructions - Arrivals 6

10. 0 Standard Instrument Departure (SID) 7

11. 0 Special navigation performance requirments 7

11. 3 SID FMS tables 8

12. 0 OMNI Directional Departure 9

13. 0 Standard Instrument Arrivals 10

13. 2 STAR FMS tables 10

14. 0 Abu Dhabi ATC speed restriction 11

14. 1 General 11

14. 2 Arriving aircraft 11

14. 3 Departing aircraft 11

15. 0 VFR Routes 12

15. 1 Description 12


15. 2 VFR speed restriction 12

15. 3 VFR Reference points 12

16. 0 Spacing on final approach 13

16. 2 ICAO arrival wake vortes separation 13

17. 0 LVP Low Visibility Procedures 14

18. 0 Missed approach ang Go Around procedures 15

19. 0 Preferential runways 15

20. 0 Events special procedures 16

20. 1 Holdings areas 16

20. 2 Emergency situations 17

20. 3 Failures 17

20. 4

21.0

Landing runways Simultaneous Approach

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1. AERODROME LOCATION, INDICATOR AND NAME Abu Dhabi International Airport (IATA:AUH, ICAO: OMAA) is an international airport serving Abu Dhabi. It is a major airline hub in the Middle East. The airport is operated by the Department of Civil Aviation and is the home base of Abu Dhabi's international airline, Etihad Airways and cargo carrier, Etihad Cargo.

Summary

Airport type Public

Owner Government of Dubai

Operator Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Servers Abu Dhabi

Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hub for Etihad Airways

Etihad Cargo

MAG VAR-Annual change

2.0° E(2015) / 0.05° E

Elevation AMSL 83ft / 38°c

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

-109ft

Coordinates 242559N 0543904E Mid point of RWY 13R / 31L, on CL

Runways

Direction Lenght

Surface m ft

13R/31L 4100 13776 Asphalt

13L/31R 4100 13776 Asphalt

1. Runway declared distances

RWY Designator TORA (M) TODA (M) ASDA (M) LDA (M) REMARKS

13R 4100 4520 4100 4100 NIL

31L 4100 4480 4100 4100 NIL

13L 4100 4400 4100 4100 NIL

31R 4100 4400 4100 4100 NIL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Air_Transport_Association_airport_code

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Civil_Aviation_Organization_airport_code

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_hub

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Civil_Aviation_(Dubai)


2. AERODROME CONTROL ATC POSITION

3. SSR CODE ASSIGMENT

Type of flight Code Range

International 6201-6277

Domestic 0501-0577

Local/VFR 7101-7177

Military 1712-1720

SQUAWK:

*** In addition to the transponder requirements specified in GEN 1.5.4 aircraft are required to switch on transponders when commencing pushback.

*** Aircraft not requiring pushback shall switch on transponders prior to commencing taxiing.

ATC Service Designation Call Sign ICAO Primary Frequency

Automatic Terminal Information Service

Abu Dhabi ATIS OMAA_ATIS ARRIVAL ATIS = 119.975 DEPARTURE ATIS = 119.675

Clearance Delivery Abu Dhabi Delivery OMAA_DEL 125.100 MHz

Ground East Abu Dhabi Ground OMAA_E_GND 123.975 MHz

Ground West Abu Dhabi Ground OMAA_W_GND 121.950 MHz

Tower North Abu Dhabi Tower OMAA_N_TWR (Or OMAA_TWR if South isn’t online)

118.675 MHz

Tower South Abu Dhabi Tower OMAA_S_TWR (Or OMAA_TWR if North isn’t online)

119.200 MHz

Abu Dhabi Radar Abu Dhabi Radar OMAM_CTR 124.500 MHz

Abu Dhabi Arrival Abu Dhabi Arrival OMAA_APP 128.100 MHz

UAE Radar UAE Radar OMAE_CTR 119.300 MHz

http://uaeaip.com/AIRACs/AIRAC100/html/eAIP/OM-GEN-1.5-en-GB.html?%23GEN-1.5.4


4. GENERAL UNITS INSTRUCTION 4.1 Altimeter setting procedures

◦ Departing aircraft should be confirm QNH with pushback on the ground. The QNH will be passed to all aircraft remaining in the visual circuits.

4.2 Arriving / Transition aircraft

◦ When arriving aircraft are below transition altitude pilots are to fly on the Abu Dhabi QNH until established on the final approach. Pilot will be given Dubai QNH by the Approach Controller when descending below transition altitude.

4.3 Transition altitude and transition level are fixed in the UAE

◦ Transition Altitude [TA] 13000 ft

◦ Transition Level is [TL] FL150

5.0 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATION 5.1 From Runway 13R, right hand circuits will be in effect. From Runway 31L, left hand circuits will be in effect. Runway 13R/31L will be the primary runway in use for VFR Aircraft departing or landing.

5.2 Visual circuits / approaches both runways downwind leg to be made south of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

5.3 Runway 13R/31L base leg to the south east of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

5.4 When on approach to RWY 13R/31L pilots shall reconfirm DME/GP information and ensure that they have correctly identified the landing RWY. Do not confuse with staggered parallel RWY 31L with THR approximately 1.5 NM east of RWY 31R/13L.

6.0 RUNWAYS PROCEDURES 6.1 Arrivals

◦ ATC Director will advise aircraft on final approach of the expected RWY exit point. Aircraft are expected to vacate the RWY expeditiously and pilots are reminded to keep moving until the aircraft is completely clear of the RWY.

6.2 Departures

◦ On receipt of the line-up clearance, aircraft shall taxi to position as soon as possible. Cockpit checks shall be completed prior to line-up.

* NOTICE Aircraft that cannot comply with these requirements are to notify ATC as soon as possible.


7.0 START-UP AND PUSH-BACK APPROVAL PROCEDURES

◦ Aircraft will normally be expected to start-up during push-back. Aircraft wishing to start engines either before or after push-back should notify ATC. In case of cargo apron operations ten minutes prior notice is required.

◦ In Abu Dhabi, there are many different ways of pushing back. For Apron’s 1-5, the following operations will be in effect:

▪ Apron 1 Operations:

▪ Stand 101-103: Pushback Facing North.

▪ Stand 111-113: Pushback Facing East on F if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west on F if 13R is in use.

▪ Stands 131-136 (Apron 1A): Pushback Facing North.


▪ Stand 202-221: Pushback Facing East if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west if 13R is in use.

▪ Stand 201 & 222: Pushback Straight.


▪ Stand 302-308: Pushback Facing East if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west if 13R is in use.

▪ Stand 301 & 309: Pushback Straight.


▪ Stand 401-409 - Pushback Facing East on E4N if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west on E4N if 13R is in use.

▪ Stand 410-419 - Pushback Facing East on E4S if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west on E4S if 13R is in use.


▪ Stand 508-516 - Pushback Facing East on F if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west on F if 13R is in use.


▪ Stand 704-715 - Pushback Facing East on N if 31L is in use and will pushback facing west on N if 13R is in use.


▪ Stand 801-815: Pushback Facing North on F5.

8.0 PUSH-BACK ARE ONTO ACTIVE TAXIWAYS

◦ Abu Dhabi Delivery is responsible for issuing an Airways/Route Clearance

◦ Approval to start on stand does not imply an approval to pushback

◦ Abu Dhabi Ground is responsible for issuing Start and Push-back approval, along with the Taxi Clearance

*NOTICE If no push-back is required due to aircraft facing nose out, this must be notified to Dubai Delivery on first contact

9.0 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

9.1 Initial contact instructions - DEPARTURES

9.1.1 Departing aircraft shall contact ABU DHABI DELIVERY, 10 minutes prior to start-up and pass the following information:

▪ Aircraft callsign

▪ Aircraft type

▪ Parking stand

▪ Destination

▪ ATIS information


9.2 Initial contact instructions - AIRBORNE

9.2.1 On initial call IFR aircraft shall pass the following information to ABU DHABI DEPARTURES:


▪ Passing level

9.3 Initial contact instructions - ARRIVALS 9.3.1 On initial call IFR aircraft shall pass the following information to ABU DHABI ARRIVALS:


▪ Passing level

▪ Aircraft type

*NOTICE Inbound traffic shall advice ABU DHABI ARRIVALS on first contact if full runways length is required

10.0 STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES (SID) 10.1 ATC clearance issued to traffic departing from OMDB will include SID 10.2 Departing aircraft shall remain on Tower frequency until instructed otherwise by Tower

10.3 Initial climb is restricted to 3000 ft for departures from runways 13/30. Further climb clearance as instructed by ABU DHABI DEPARTURES

10.4 Departing IFR traffic leaving ABU DHABI CTA while on a SID or under radar control are required to:

▪ Climb to 3000 ft and expect further climb when instructed by radar.

▪ Climb at minimum gradient of 5% to 3000 ft ( 300ft per NM ).

▪ Except where specified elsewhere observe a maximum IAS of 250 KTS whilst below 8000ft.

▪ Carry out all turns with 25o angle of bank.

▪ Advice ATC at startup if unable to comply.


11.0 SPECIAL NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE REQUIRMENTS

11.1 Aircraft flying SIDs shall be certified for RNAV 1 operations. Alternative clearance issued by ATC to RNAV 5 only aircraft will be a published RNAV 1 SID. It is essential that ATC are advised of RNAV 5 status. Compliance with the RNAV 1 procedure will be radar monitored and radar issued if necessary.

11.2 Aircraft unable to comply shall advise ATC at startup. ATC will issue an alternative clearance. 11.3 SID FMS tables below. Significant point co-ordinates are published in ENR 4.4.

RWY 31L/R SID DESIGN INITIAL CLIMB REMARKS

RNAV 1 ATUDO 2K 3000 FT FUTHER CLIMB WITH ABU DHABI DEPARTURES. MNM REQUIRED CLIMB GRADIENT 5% TO 3000 FT (300 FT PER NM). 25 DEGREES ANGLE BANK REQUIRED. MAX IAS 250 KT BELOW 8000 FT. RNAV 1 (GNSS) REQUIRED LEVEL RESTRICTION APPLY AT MIADA

RNAV 1 EMERU 2K 3000 FT

RNAV 1 KANIP 2K 3000 FT

RNAV 1 MIADA 2K 3000 FT

RNAV 1 NIBAX 2K 3000 FT

RNAV 1 TOXIG 2K 3000 FT

RWY 13R/L SID DESIGN INITIAL CLIMB REMARKS

RNAV 1 ATUDO 2G 3000 FT FUTHER CLIMB WITH DUBAI DEPARTURES. MNM REQUIRED CLIMB GRADIENT 5% TO 4000 FT (300 FT PER NM). 25 DEGREES ANGLE BANK REQUIRED. MAX IAS 250 KT BELOW 8000 FT. RNAV 1 (GNSS) REQUIRED LEVEL RESTRICTION APPLY AT MIADA

RNAV 1 EMERU 2G 3000 FT

RNAV 1 KANIP 3G 3000 FT

RNAV 1 MIADA 2G 3000 FT

RNAV 1 NIBAX 2G 3000 FT

RNAV 1 TOXIG 2G 3000 FT

12.0 OMNI DIRECTIONAL DEPARTURE RUNWAYS 12 L/R & 30 L/R

12.1 A Omni Directional Departure is where the pilot cannot take a SID. If he cannot take a SID, then you will need to assign them the following:

▪ Instruct them to fly on the runway heading.

▪ Climb to altitude 3,000 feet initially on the local Abu Dhabi QNH.

▪ Assign them their squawk based on their destination.

http://uaeaip.com/AIRACs/AIRAC100/html/eAIP/OM-ENR-4.4-en-GB.html?%23ENR-4.4


13.0 STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVALS ( STAR ) 13.1 ATC clearances issued to arriving traffic will included a STAR

▪ Aircraft flying STARs shall be certified for RNAV 1 operations. Alternative clearance issued by ATC to RNAV 5 only aircraft will be a published RNAV 1 STAR. It is essential that ATC are advised of RNAV 5 status. Compliance with the RNAV 1 procedure will be radar monitored and radar instructions issued if necessary.

▪ Advise ATC if unable to comply. ATC will issue an alternative clearance.

13.2 STAR FMS tables below. Significant point co-ordinates are published in ENR 4.4.

RWY 13 STAR DESIGN (LEFT) DESIGN (RIGHT) REMARKS

RNAV 1 ATUDO 3B 3B TRANSITION ALTITUDE 13000FT 25 DEGREES ANGLE BANK REQUIRED. RNAV 1 (GNSS) REQUIRED

RNAV 1 BOXAK 3A 1B

RNAV 1 MIADA 3A 1B

RNAV 1 TANGA 3A 1B

RNAV 1 ROVOS 3A 3B

RNAV 1 NOBTO 3A 3B

RWY 31 STAR DESIGN (LEFT) DESIGN (RIGHT) REMARKS

RNAV 1 ATUDO 3D 3D TRANSITION ALTITUDE 13000FT 25 DEGREES ANGLE BANK REQUIRED. RNAV 1 (GNSS) REQUIRED

RNAV 1 BOXAK 3C 3D

RNAV 1 MIADA 3C 3D

RNAV 1 TANGA 3C 3D

RNAV 1 ROVOS 3C 3D

RNAV 1 NOBTO 3C 3D

14.0 ABU DHABI ATC SPEED RESTRICTIONS 14.1 General

14.1.1 Pilots shall adhere to the speed (IAS) approved or assigned by ATC and shall request ATC approval before making any changes thereto. If it is essential to make an immediate temporary change in speed, e.g. due to turbulence, ATC shall be notified as soon as possible that such a change has been made

14.1.2 Pilots unable to maintain the last assigned speed during any particular phase of flight, e.g. for aircraft performance reasons, shall inform ATC as soon as possible in order that another speed/alternative clearance can be issued.

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14.2 Arriving aircraft 14.2.1 Pilots should expect the following speed control restrictions to be enforced by ATC

▪ 210 – 250 KTS from CTA entry to downwind

▪ 180 – 230 KTS from downwind to base leg

▪ 160 – 210 KTS on base leg and closing heading to final approach

▪ 180 KTS 10 NM from touchdown

▪ 160 KTS 4 NM from touchdown

14.2.2 Pilots must advice ATC if a peed adjustment is considered excessive or contrary to aircraft operating specification

*NOTICE ATC has zero tolerance with regards to the compliance with speed control instructions. Non-compliance with ATC instructions will be reported to the authority.

14.3 Departing aircraft

14.3.1 Outbound traffic from Abu Dhabi CTA may also be required to comply with certain speed restrictions to achieve spacing requirements

15.0 VFR ROUTES

15.1 Within Abu Dhabi, there are VFR Routes that the VFR Traffic have to follow in order to keep separation from IFR traffic and

other factors within the Abu Dhabi CTA. In Abu Dhabi, there are 2 inbound VFR Routes and there are 2 outbound VFR Routes. Inbound, to enter the zone and outbound, to leave the zone. They are as follows:

▪ AN1 Outbound (To leave the zone to the north) - Leave the zone via the Al Reef North VRP or the Shahama East VRP, not above altitude 1,500 feet.

▪ AS2 Outbound (To leave the zone to the south) - Leave the zone via the Masdar City South VRP or the Mussafah Roundabout VRP, not above altitude 1,500 feet.

▪ AN1 Inbound (To enter the zone to the north) - Enter the zone via the Shahama East VRP or the Al Reef North VRP, not above altitude 1,500 feet.

▪ AS2 Inbound (To enter the zone to the south) - Enter the zone via the Mussafah Island VRP, Mussafah Roundabout VRP or the Masdar City South VRP, not above altitude 1,500 feet.

15.2 Maximum speed on VFR routes is 125 KTS IAS 15.3 VFR Reference points that may be used are shown on chart – OMAA-AD-2-91_2015-10


15.3.1 VFR Reporting Points - Abu Dhabi International

VFR Aircraft (all of arriving, transiting and departing) shall be cleared via a visual reporting point or VFR lane. the maximum level for VFR Traffic in Abu Dhabi is 1500ft.

▪ MCS - Masdar City South

▪ MSR - Mussafah Roundabout

▪ MSI - Mussafah Island

▪ REN - Al Reef North

▪ SHE - Shahama East

▪ BRK - Break Water

15.3.2 VFR Reporting Points - Yas Marina Area

With VFR in Abu Dhabi, you also have to know the VFR Reporting Points in Abu Dhabi (15.3.1), the Yas Marina Area

(15.3.2) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (15.3.3.). Below are the reporting points for Yas Marina:

▪ BRK - Break Water

▪ HAE - Hanjurah East

▪ HPS - Holding Point South

▪ KCE - Khalifa City East

▪ KCW - Khalifa City West

▪ KCN - Khalifa City North

▪ MCN - Masdar City North

▪ MAM - Marina Mall

▪ SHW - Shahama West

▪ SKB - Sheikh Khalifa Bridge

▪ YAN - Yas Island North

▪ YAS - Yas Island South

▪ YAE - Yas Island East

▪ YAW - Yas Island West


15.3.3 VFR Reporting Points - Al Bateen Executive Airport

▪ BAN - Baniyas

▪ CHN - Channel

▪ GLF - Abu Dhabi Golf Course

▪ HAW - Hanjurah West

▪ KCS - Khalifa City South

▪ MSC - Mussafah Canal

▪ MSN - Mussafah North

▪ MQB - Maqtaa Bridge

▪ POR - Port Zayed

▪ SAN - Sas North

▪ SAW - Sas West

▪ OMNK - Sas Al Nakhl Military Base

▪ YIF - Yifeenah Island

▪ ZSC - Zayed Sports Centre


16.0 SPACING ON FINAL APPROACH

16.1 Spacing will be 3NM or the applicable wake vortex if greater. Minimum ICAO separations will be applied at all times.

16.2 ICAO arrival wake vortex separation

*** Where flights are operating visually (IFR flights and/or Special VFR flights operating under the reduced separation in

the vicinity of aerodromes, VFR flights, or IFR flights making visual approaches, or any combination thereof), pilots are

to be informed of the recommended wake turbulence separation minima. When aircraft being radar vectored, it is the

radar controller’s responsibility to provide the correct wake turbulence separation minima, or standard separation,

whichever is greater.

LEADING AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT NAUTICAL MILES REMARKS

A380 A380 4

A380 HEAVY 6

A380 UPPER/LOWER MEDIUM 7

A380 SMALL 7

A380 LIGHT 8

HEAVY A380 4

HEAVY HEAVY 4

HEAVY UPPER/LOWER MEDIUM 5

HEAVY SMALL 6

HEAVY LIGHT 7

UPPER MEDIUM A380 #

UPPER MEDIUM HEAVY #

UPPER MEDIUM UPPER MEDIUM 3

UPPER MEDIUM LOWER MEDIUM 4

UPPER MEDIUM SMALL 4

UPPER MEDIUM LIGHT 6

LOWER MEDIUM A380 #

LOWER MEDIUM HEAVY #

LOWER MEDIUM UPPER/LOWER MEDIUM #

LOWER MEDIUM SMALL 3

LOWER MEDIUM LIGHT 5

SMALL A380 #

SMALL HEAVY #


16.3 During dual runway operations pilots can expect to vacate the runways at the following rapid exit points:

▪ RWY13L - Rapid Exit Taxiway A11

▪ RWY13R - Rapid Exit Taxiway E10

▪ RWY31L - Rapid Exit Taxiway E8

▪ RWY31R - Rapid Exit Taxiway A10

16.4 Aircraft landing on RWY 31L should vacate the runway to the south of the runway, irrespective of final parking

destination.

17.0 LVP LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES

17.1 Low Visibility Safeguards

Low Visibility Safeguards at Abu Dhabi shall be initiated no later than when:

▪ The reported meteorological visibility indicates less than 4000m or:

▪ The reported cloud base is less than 500 feet.

17.1 Low Visibility Operations

Low Visibility Operations at Abu Dhabi shall be initiated no later than when:

▪ Visibility or RVR (Runway Visual Range) indicates less than 550M or:

▪ Ceiling is less than 200 feet.

18.0 MISSED APPROACH AND GO AROUND PROCEDURES

18.1 RUNWAY 31 L/R

▪ Climb to 4000ft on track 301 to GINKI and join hold

18.2 RUNWAY 13 L/R

▪ Climb straight ahead to AA415. Fly over AA415 and turn left to DASNU and climb to 4,000 feet. Maximum speed is 230 KTS IAS.

18.3 Go Around, Touch and Go

▪ Climb straight ahead to AA416. Fly over AA416 and turn right to PATUB and climb to 4,000 feet. Maximum speed is 230 KTS IAS.


19.0 PREFERENTIAL RUNWAY

Condition Departure runway Arrival runway

Preferential runway in OMAA 31L 31R

Wind 5KT< 31L 31R

Wind 210-060 degrees 31L 31R

Wind 060-210 degrees 13R 13L

20.0 EVENTS – SPECIAL PROCEDURES

20.1 Holdings areas

ENTRANCE VIA ATUDO

FIX POINT QUAD INB CRS DIRECTION LEG TIME ( min) MAX SPEED (kts)

ATUDO S 217 RIGHT TURN 2 250

NORPU S 040o RIGHT TURN 2 230

SOBER S 306o RIGHT TURN 2 250

ODBAS S 127o RIGHT TURN 2 230

ENTRANCE VIA BOXAK


ORPAT E 062o RIGHT TURN 2 230

ASKIN E 125o RIGHT TURN 2 250

ADV E 097o RIGHT TURN 2 230

ENTRANCE VIA MIADA


SOBER N 245o RIGHT TURN 2 230

MIADA N 243o RIGHT TURN 2 250

DENBO N 117o RIGHT TURN 2 250

NORPU N 202o RIGHT TURN 2 230

ODBAS N 154o RIGHT TURN 2 230


ENTRANCE VIA NOBTO


NOBTO W 300o RIGHT TURN 2 250

PARED W 302o RIGHT TURN 2 250

SUTVA W 302o RIGHT TURN 2 230

NITVU W 303o RIGHT TURN 2 250

KODAS W 304o RIGHT TURN 2 250

LOSUR W 334o RIGHT TURN 2 250

ENTRANCE VIA ROVOS


ROVOS W 280o RIGHT TURN 2 250

EMATI W 281o RIGHT TURN 2 230

NORPU W 304o RIGHT TURN 2 250

SOBER W 306o RIGHT TURN 2 250

RAKNI W 255o RIGHT TURN 2 230

IMLAD W 282o RIGHT TURN 2 250

VEGIT W 307o RIGHT TURN 2 230

ODBAS W 127o RIGHT TURN 2 250

ENTRANCE VIA TANGA


TANGA N 202o RIGHT TURN 2 250

DENBO N 155o RIGHT TURN 2 250

NORPU N 202o RIGHT TURN 2 230

SOBER N 306o RIGHT TURN 2 250

DEBOD N 155o RIGHT TURN 2 250

ODBAS N 127o RIGHT TURN 2 230


20.2 Emergency situations

▪ All aircrafts reporting emergency will be directed to an alternate airport, OMAA Abu Dhabi or OTBD Doha Intl

20.3 Failures

▪ The pilots, who are not able to execute the commands given by air traffic control (from different reasons), will be

directed to OMAA Abu Dhabi airport.

20.4 Landing runways

▪ Informations about a runway to land for an specified aircraft type will be passed by Abu Dhabi Arrival OMAA_F_APP

or OMAA_APP controller. (Not later than 5NM before entering base leg)

21.0 Simultaneous Approaches

▪ Dependent on traffic levels in Abu Dhabi, we use Simultaneous Approaches to bring more traffic in more efficiently

and quicker. The rules for the simultaneous approaches are as follows:

▪ Simultaneous approaches are normally in force between the hours of 1500-2200 UTC and 0230-0530UTC. Please

note that times of these simultaneous approaches can be extended and prolonged dependent on traffic demand.

Eg: During events, we would be using simultaneous approaches throughout the entire event and we would not

follow the time procedures.

Use of Parallel Runways

Runway Usage

RWY13L Semi Mixed - Arrivals & Departures

RWY13R Departures Only

RWY31L Departures Only

RWY31R Semi Mixed - Arrivals & Departures



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