Dubai International Airport (OMDB) Pilot Briefing Package · 04/01/2020 · OMDB Pilot Briefing Package Version 2.1 4 1. Airport Overview Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB,

Dubai International Airport (OMDB)

Pilot Briefing Package

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Last updated 05/10/2019

OMDB Pilot Briefing Package

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Table of Contents 1. Airport Overview...................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Airport Parking .................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Runway Physical Characteristics ........................................................................................... 4

1.3 Air Traffic Services ............................................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 ATS Airspace ................................................................................................................. 5

1.3.2 List of ATS Units ............................................................................................................ 5

2. Departure Procedures .............................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Departure Clearance ............................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Start-up Pushback and Taxi .................................................................................................. 6

2.3 Taxi procedures ................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Runway Operations ............................................................................................................. 7

2.3.1 Declared Distances (Takeoff) ......................................................................................... 7

2.3.2 Takeoff Performance Planning ....................................................................................... 7

2.3.3 Minimum Runway Occupancy........................................................................................ 8

2.4 Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) ................................................................................. 8

2.4.1 SID Overview ................................................................................................................ 8

2.4.2 Omnidirectional (Radar) Departures............................................................................... 8

2.4.3 Speed Restrictions ........................................................................................................ 8

3. Arrival Procedures .................................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs) ............................................................................. 9

3.1.1 STAR Overview ............................................................................................................. 9

3.1.2 Radar Vectored Arrivals ................................................................................................. 9

3.1.3 Speed Restrictions ........................................................................................................ 9

3.1.4 Altitude Restrictions: ................................................................................................... 10

3.2 Enroute Holding ................................................................................................................ 10

3.2.1 Holding Fix Details....................................................................................................... 10

3.2.2 ICAO Holding Speeds ................................................................................................... 10

3.3 Runway Operations ........................................................................................................... 11

3.3.1 Vacating the Runway................................................................................................... 11

3.3.2 Declared Distances (Landing) ....................................................................................... 11

3.4 Missed Approach Procedure .............................................................................................. 11

3.5 Taxi procedures ................................................................................................................. 11

4. VFR Operations ...................................................................................................................... 12


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4.1 Local VFR Traffic Regulations .............................................................................................. 12

4.1.1 Circuit Direction and Height ......................................................................................... 12

4.1.2 VFR Routes ................................................................................................................. 12

4.1.3 Speed Restrictions ...................................................................................................... 12

4.1.4 Two-way Radio Communications ................................................................................. 12

4.1.5 Entry into Controlled Airspace ..................................................................................... 12

5.0 Charts and Scenery ............................................................................................................... 12


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1. Airport Overview Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) is the primary international airport serving

Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is the world’s busiest airport by International passenger traffic. It is

also the world’s 3rd busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic, the sixth-busiest cargo airport

in the world.

It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles east of Dubai and spread over an area of

3,100 acres of land. It is also home to Emirates Airline with its fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s

and low-cost carrier Flydubai with its Boeing 737s.

1.1 Airport Parking The Airport has four main Concourses:

• Concourse A (stands A1 to A10, D1 to D10) used by Emirates only

• Concourse B (stands B14 to B27, F16 to F27), used by Emirates only

• Concourse C (stands B1 to B13, F1 to F14) used by Emirates only*

• Concourse D (stands C48 to C64) used by all other international airlines*

*The Flytampa scenery currently available for FSX/P3D does not include Concourse D, so all other

international airlines should park at Concourse C

Low cost-carriers such as Flydubai and Air India Express park at Terminal 2, on the north side of the

airport (stands E1 to E17).

The main cargo apron is situated at the north side of the airport and stands. (stands E18 increasing)

are cargo stands and are shared with low-cost airlines.

VIP Aircraft (government and state aircraft) park at stands H1 and H2.

Stands C1 to C47, stands G1 to G17, and S1 to S15 are overflow stands.

1.2 Runway Physical Characteristics The airport is equipped with two parallel runways, staggered by 1.5 km, which are capable of

accommodating the Airbus A380.

Runway Designation True/Magnetic

Bearing Dimensions ILS Frequency

12R 121° / 119° 4447 x 60 109.50

12L 121° / 119° 4351 x 60 110.10

30R 301° / 299° 4351 x 60 110.90

30L 301° / 299° 4447 x 60 111.30


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1.3 Air Traffic Services

1.3.1 ATS Airspace

1.3.2 List of ATS Units

ATS Unit Callsign Frequency

OMAE_CTR UAE Radar 119.300

OMAE_E_CTR UAE Radar 125.325

OMAE_N_CTR UAE Radar 128.250

OMAE_S_CTR UAE Radar 132.150

OMDB_APP Dubai Arrivals 124.450

OMDB_DEP Dubai Departures 126.250

OMDB_F_APP Dubai Director 127.900

OMDB_1_TWR Dubai Tower 118.750

OMDB_2_TWR Dubai Tower 119.550

OMDB_1_GND Dubai Ground (GMC1) 118.350

OMDB_2_GND Dubai Ground (GMC2) 121.650

OMDB_DEL Dubai Delivery 120.350

OMDB_ATIS Dubai ATIS 131.700

Airspace Airspace Class Vertical Limits Transition Altitude Transition Level

Dubai CTA

(Terminal Area) C 1500 ft to FL155 13 000 ft FL150

Dubai CTR

(Control Zone) D SFC to 1500 ft 13 000 ft FL150


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2. Departure Procedures

2.1 Departure Clearance All departing traffic out of Dubai will be issued a clearance by either PDC (Pre-Departure Clearance)

or by voice by Dubai Delivery. The PDC will contain all the departure instructions, ATIS Information,

and assigned squawk code. No readback is required for a PDC.

On initial contact with Dubai Delivery, pass the following information: callsign, aircraft type, parking

stand, requested flight level.

Departing aircraft should report ready for pushback on the delivery frequency and can subsequently

expect handoff to Dubai Ground.

2.2 Start-up Pushback and Taxi On initial contact with Dubai Ground, aircraft the ground controller will issue pushback instructions

to “Face West or Face East” based on the runway in use and the current traffic situation.

The preferred runway direction is 30 up to a 10kt tail-wind component. In this case, RWY 30R is used

for departures and 30L is used for arrivals. With 12s in use, RWY 12R is used for departures and 12L

is used for arrivals.

Pilots must plan to depart from holding points as detailed in Section 2.3.2. Aircraft requiring full

length must advise the Ground controller when requesting taxi. These aircraft may be subject to

departure delays due to runway dependencies.

Before pushback, ensure aircraft transponder is operating on mode C.

2.3 Taxi procedures Parallel taxiways K, Z, J, and U are linked to each other through designated taxiways known as

“crossovers”.

Crossover taxiways and link taxiways are only to be used with explicit authorisation from ATC.


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2.3 Runway Operations

2.3.1 Declared Distances (Takeoff)

Runway Intersection Takeoff Run Available

(TORA) Accelerate Stop Distance

Available (ASDA)

12R

FULL LENGTH 4315 m 4504 m

K2/M5B 4125 m 4314 m

K3 3708 m 3897 m

K4/M7B 3611 m 3800 m

K5 3513 m 3702 m

12L


M1A/N1A 3950 m 4076 m

M1B/N1B 3850 m 3976 m

M1C/N1C 3576 m 3702 m

30R


M15/N11 4175 m 4301 m

M14A/N10 4049 m 4175 m

M13A/N9 3954 m 4080 m

M13/N8A 3855 m 3981 m

30L


K16/M19 4350 m 4585 m

K15A/M18A 4252 m 4487 m

2.3.2 Takeoff Performance Planning

For the purposes of takeoff performance planning the standard departure taxiways are:

• 12R – K5

• 12L – M1C/N1C

• 30R – M13/N8A

• 30L – K15A/M18A

Crews should base their performance calculations on departure from standard departure points

from the notified runway in use if there is no restriction to payload.

ATC may tactically use a different departure point nearer the runway end based on the traffic

situation.


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2.3.3 Minimum Runway Occupancy

On receipt of a line-up clearance pilots shall ensure, complying with safety and standard operating

procedures, that they are able to line-up on the runway as soon as the preceding aircraft has

commenced take-off roll.

Wherever possible, pilots are encouraged to conduct a rolling takeoff to minimse runway occupancy.

2.4 Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)

2.4.1 SID Overview

Initial climb on ALL SIDs is 4000 ft. Further climb as directed by Dubai Departures

Aircraft shall remain on Tower frequency until otherwise instructed.

On initial contact with Dubai Departures, pass the following information: callsign, passing level

Do not climb above ATC cleared level.

Runway 12L/R Runway 30L/R

ANVIX 5G ANVIX 6F

DAVMO 3G DAVMO 3F

EMERU 1G EMERU 1F

GETID 1G GETID 1F

KUTLI 3G ITOTU 1F (By ATC only)

MIROT 2G KUTLI 3F

NABIX 2G MIROT 3F

RIDAP 2G NABIX 2F

SENPA 2G RIDAP 1F

SENPA 1F

2.4.2 Omnidirectional (Radar) Departures

In case pilots are unable to fly a SID, they will be issued an omnidirectional departure. The clearance

will include a heading to fly after departure and an initial climb to 4000ft.

Do not climb above ATC cleared level.

2.4.3 Speed Restrictions Maximum 250 KT below 10,000 ft unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

All speed restrictions on the SID are mandatory and must be complied with.


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3. Arrival Procedures

3.1 Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs)

3.1.1 STAR Overview Do not descend below ATC cleared level.

On first contact with Dubai Director after handoff from Dubai Arrivals, aircraft are to only pass

CALLSIGN. Eg. “Dubai Director, UAE4CK”

Runway 12L/R Runway 30L/R

DATOB 1E DATOB 3C/4D

IMPED 3B/3E IMPED 3C

LORID 1E LORID 3C/4D

PUVAL 5B/2E PUVAL 5C/2D

VUTEB 3B/3E VUTEB 3C/3D

3.1.2 Radar Vectored Arrivals Pilots unable to fly a STAR can expect radar vectors on arrival.

3.1.3 Speed Restrictions

All speed restrictions on the STAR are mandatory and must be complied with unless otherwise

instructed by ATC. Pilots shall strictly adhere to the speed 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.

Pilots should expect the following mandatory 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

If speed control is considered excessive or contrary to safe aircraft operation, ATC must be informed

without delay.


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3.1.4 Altitude Restrictions:

All altitude restrictions on the STAR are mandatory and must be complied with unless otherwise

instructed by ATC.

3.2 Enroute Holding

3.2.1 Holding Fix Details

Holding Fix

Inbound Track

(˚Mag)

Direction of Turn

Max IAS (KT)

Min/Max Holding Level

Time Outbound

IMPED 298 Right ICAO* Min 10,000ft, Max FL250

13000 FT and below: 1 Min FL 150 and above: 1.5 Min

ITLAP 204 Left ICAO* Min 10,000ft,

Max FL180

13000 FT and below: 1 Min

FL 150 and above: 1.5 Min

KIVUS 109 Left ICAO* Min FL180 Max FL280

1.5 Min

VUTEB 107 Right ICAO* Min 10,000ft

Max FL250

13000 FT and below: 1 Min

FL 150 and above: 1.5 Min

*See 3.2.2 – ICAO Holding Speeds for more details

3.2.2 ICAO Holding Speeds

The following speed restrictions on entering the hold are mandatory and must be complied with.

They ensure adequate airspace containment and terrain clearance when established in the hold.

Maximum Holding Speed (IAS) Altitude

230 KTS 14,000 ft or below

240 KTS Above 14,000 ft to 20,000 ft

265 KTS Above 20,000 ft to 34,000 ft

Mach 0.83 Above 34,000 ft

Pilots are to inform ATC if airspeeds above those mentioned become necessary for any reason

including turbulence. After such higher speed is no longer necessary, aircraft should be operated at

or below the specified maximum and ATC notified.

After departure from the hold, pilots are to resume normal speed control as specified by the STAR

(initially 230 KTS) or as instructed by ATC.


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3.3 Runway Operations In order to maximize runway utilisation at Dubai International, aircraft must adhere to the following

procedures.

3.3.1 Vacating the Runway

Dubai Tower will advise aircraft on final approach of the expected runway exit point. Aircraft are

expected to vacate the runway expeditiously via the assigned exit taxiway and pilots are reminded

that they must not reduce to less than normal taxi speed until the aircraft has completely passed

the runway holding point.

Aircraft unable to comply with this requirement must notify ATC as soon as possible.

Remain on Tower frequency unless otherwise instructed.

Pilots must not stop the aircraft after vacating as tower will typically issue an initial taxi instruction

(“left on J2”, “right on K”, etc.). This ensures that the taxiway is kept clear for the succeeding landing

traffic.

Pilots must plan their landing roll to vacate at one of the following high-speed taxiways unless

otherwise instructed.

Landing Runway Preferred Exit Point

30L K8, K9

30R M6, M3A

12L M7A, M9

12R K13

3.3.2 Declared Distances (Landing)

Runway Landing Distance Available (at Threshold)

30L 4315 m

30R 4000 m

12L 3600 m

12R 3600 m

3.4 Missed Approach Procedure Fly the published missed approach unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

3.5 Taxi procedures Parallel taxiways K, Z, J, and U are linked to each other through designated taxiways known as

“crossovers”.

Crossover taxiways and link taxiways are only to be used with explicit authorisation from ATC.

When taxiing onto stand after arrival, turn onto stand should be made directly from the outer

parallel taxiway unless instruction to use crossover has been authorised by ATC.


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4. VFR Operations

4.1 Local VFR Traffic Regulations

4.1.1 Circuit Direction and Height Right-hand traffic circuit RWY 12R & 12L and left-hand circuit RWY 30R & 30L.

Visual circuits/approaches both RWYs downwind leg to be made south of Dubai town avoiding Zabil

Palace.

VFR circuits are to be flown at 1000 ft AGL.

4.1.2 VFR Routes

For VFR routes defined within DUBAI CTA including detailed information regarding

the VFR reporting points established on those VFR routes, see VFR Chart.

4.1.3 Speed Restrictions

Maximum speed on published VFR routes is 125 KIAS.

4.1.4 Two-way Radio Communications

Before entering DUBAI CTR Class D airspace, the pilot in command of a VFR or SVFR aircraft shall

establish two-way radio communication with Dubai Tower.

Radio contact must be initiated far enough from the Class D airspace boundary to preclude entering

the Class D airspace before two-way radio communication is established. If the controller responds

with instructions to enter the CTR then radio communications have been established and the pilot

may enter the Class D airspace.

4.1.5 Entry into Controlled Airspace

If workload or traffic conditions prevent immediate entry into the Class D airspace, the controller will

inform the pilot to remain outside of the CTR until conditions permit entry.

5.0 Charts and Scenery Please consult OMDB AIP for charts and additional information about Dubai International Airport (

OMDB ).

Further information can be found on UAE vACC website .

Scenery:

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