AD 2 Aerodromes

VCCT — TRINCOMALEE / CHINA-BAY

Note: The following sections in this chapter are intentionally left blank: AD 2.4, AD 2.5, AD 2.6, AD 2.7, AD 2.8, AD 2.9, AD 2.10, AD 2.11, AD 2.13, AD 2.15, AD 2.16, AD 2.21, AD 2.22, AD 2.24.

VCCT AD 2.1 Aerodrome location indicator and name

VCCT — TRINCOMALEE / CHINA-BAY

VCCT AD 2.2 Aerodrome geographical and administrative data

1	ARP Coordinates at AD:	083224N 0811104E
	Site at AD:	NIL
2	Direction and distance from (city):	240°, 6 NM from Trincomalee Town
3	Elevation:	2 M (7 FT)
	Reference temperature:	32.4°C
4	Geoidal undulation at AD ELEV PSN:	NIL
5	MAG VAR / Annual change:	2°W (2024)
6	AD administration:	SRI LANKA AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS
	Address:	P.O. BOX 594, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.
	Telephone:	+94-11-244 1044
	Fax:	+94-11-234 3969
	Telex:	21721 COMMAIR CE
	AFS:	NIL
	Email / Web:	NIL
7	Types of traffic permitted to use the aerodrome (IFR/VFR):	VFR
8	Remarks:	Detailed information on China-Bay aerodrome may be obtained from SLAF HQ

VCCT AD 2.3 Operational hours

1	AD Administration:	HO
2	Customs and immigration:	NIL
3	Health and sanitation:	NIL
4	AIS Briefing Office:	NIL
5	ATS Reporting Office (ARO):	NIL
6	MET Briefing Office:	NIL
7	ATS:	HO
8	Fuelling:	NIL
9	Handling:	NIL
10	Security:	NIL
11	De-icing:	NIL
12	Remarks:	Military operations only. PPR for other traffic.

VCCT AD 2.12 Runway physical characteristics

Designations RWY NR	TRUE and MAG BRG	Dimensions of RWY (M)	Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY	THR coordinates RWY end coordinates THR geoid undulation	THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
1	2	3	4	5	6
06	NIL	2168 x 32	PCN 38/F/D/Y/T	083203.08N 0811022.19E ------ -	THR 1.68M / 6FT
24	NIL	2168 x 32	PCN 38/F/D/Y/T	083238.74N 0811122.74E ------ -	THR 3.6M / 12FT

Designations RWY NR	Slope of RWY-SWY	SWY dimensions (M)	CWY dimensions (M)	Strip dimensions (M)	RESA dimensions (M)
	7	8	9	10	11
06	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
24	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

Designations RWY NR	Arresting system	OFZ (M)	Remarks
	12	13	14
06	NIL	NIL	NIL
24	NIL	NIL	NIL

VCCT AD 2.14 Approach and Runway lighting

RWY Designator	APCH LGT Type LEN INTST	THR LGT colour WBAR	VASIS (MEHT) PAPI	TDZ, LGT LEN	RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTST	RWY Edge LGT LEN, spacing colour INTST	RWY End LGT colour WBAR	SWY LGT LEN (M) colour	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
06	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
24	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

VCCT AD 2.17 ATS Airspace

Designation and lateral limits	Vertical limits	Airspace classification	ATS unit call sign Language(s)	Transition altitude	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6
CHINA-BAY CTR Circle of radius 10 NM centered on ( 083200N 0811100E )	3500FT AMSL ------------ SFC	CLASS D	China Bay Tower English	11000 FT AMSL	Controlling Authority: SLAF

VCCT AD 2.18 ATS communication facilities

Service designation	Call sign	Channel	Hours of operation	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5
TWR	CHINA BAY TOWER	123.6 MHZ	HO	Standby frequency Controlling Authority: SLAF
TWR	CHINA BAY TOWER	126.2 MHZ	HO	Controlling Authority: SLAF
TWR	SMC	131.9 MHZ	HO	Controlling Authority: SLAF
DDF	CHINA BAY HOMER	123.6 MHZ	HO	Standby frequency Controlling Authority: SLAF
DDF	CHINA BAY HOMER	126.2 MHZ	HO	Controlling Authority: SLAF

VCCT AD 2.19 Radio navigation and landing aids

Type of aid, MAG VAR. Type of supported OPS (for VOR/ILS/MLS, give declination)	ID	Frequency	Hours of operation	Position of transmiting antenna coordinates	Elevation of DME transmiting antenna	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
NDB	CHB	500.000 kHz	H24	083200.0N 0811100.0E	NIL	Controlling authority: AASL 1 KW

VCCT AD 2.20 Local aerodrome regulations

1.	Start-up clearance

1.1	In order to obtain the start-up clearance, pilots shall contact the ground control frequency (131.90 MHZ) with; Call sign, Aircraft type with frame number, Standing position/Parking location, Endurance, Elapse time, POB, Intended sector to operate/Route to be flown, Intended levels.

1.2	Upon receiving the above details, the Ground Controller will approve the start-up and will issue; The runway to be used, The surface wind direction and speed, including significant variations therefrom, The QNH altimeter setting, The air temperature, Visibility, The correct time in UTC (If required).

2.	Aircraft taxiing

2.1	Upon receiving the ATC clearance, the pilot shall read back the ATC clearance. Once the pilot read back the ATC clearance correctly, aircraft will be changed over to the aerodrome control for taxi clearance. Upon landing, the taxi clearance to vacate the runway to the dispersal area will be disseminated by the aerodrome control frequency until the marshaller takes over the control. In case of a running change, the pilot should contact the ground control with the respective flight details and obtain fresh ATC clearance from the ground control.

VCCT AD 2.23 Additional information

Bird concentrations in the vicinity of the airport.

1.1

Normally, concentration of birds reported within and the vicinity of the airfield from surface to 1000 FT above ground level during SR - SS throughout the year.

1.2

Pilots are requested to report bird strikes using the prescribed Bird Strike Incident Reporting Form [CAA/AS/010] available at the CAASL website and accessible through;
https://portal.caa.lk/caa-reporting

VCCT AD 2.25 Visual segment surface (VSS) penetration

To be developed.

RWY Designator	APCH LGT Type LEN INTST	THR LGT colour WBAR	VASIS (MEHT) PAPI	TDZ, LGT LEN	RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTST	RWY Edge LGT LEN, spacing colour INTST	RWY End LGT colour WBAR	SWY LGT LEN (M) colour	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
06	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
24	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

RWY Designator	APCH LGT Type LEN INTST	THR LGT colour WBAR	VASIS (MEHT) PAPI	TDZ, LGT LEN	RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTST	RWY Edge LGT LEN, spacing colour INTST	RWY End LGT colour WBAR	SWY LGT LEN (M) colour	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
06	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
24	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

RWY Designator	APCH LGT Type LEN INTST	THR LGT colour WBAR	VASIS (MEHT) PAPI	TDZ, LGT LEN	RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTST	RWY Edge LGT LEN, spacing colour INTST	RWY End LGT colour WBAR	SWY LGT LEN (M) colour	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
06	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
24	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL