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VCBI - KATUNAYAKE /  Bandaranaike Intl Airport Colombo   

      VCBI AD 2.1   AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

1.

Location Name

Katunayake

2

Name of Aerodrome

Bandaranaike  International Airport Colombo

3

ICAO Location Indicator

VCBI

      VCBI AD 2.2   AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1.

ARP co-ordinates and site at AD

071048.68N  0795307.08E 

314^o, 200M FM Control Tower at the Navigation Services Complex (NSC)

2.

Direction and distance from (city)

008^o , 32KM from Northern entrance to Colombo harbour

3.

Elevation I Reference temperature

9M(29.5FT) / 29.7^o C

4.

Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

(-)98M

5.

MAG VAR /Annual change

2^o W ( 2017 ) / Negligible

6.

AD Administration, address, telephone, Tele fax, AFS

Airport & Aviation Services(SL)(Private) LTD,

Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo,

Katunayake, Sri Lanka.

Tel           : +94-11-2252861-5 (5 lines)

Tele fax    : +94-11-2253187

Telex       : 22481

AFS         : VCBIYDYX

e-mail      : ambia@slt.lk

7.

Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR / VFR

8.

Remarks

Nil

      VCBI AD 2.3   OPERATIONAL HOURS

1.

Aerodrome Administration

H24, 

RWY 04/22 closed BTN 0900-1130 (UTC) on EV WED for SKED MAINT.

(Ref. page VCBI AD 2-11)

2.

Customs and Immigration

H24

3.

Health and Sanitation

H24

4.

AIS Briefing Office

H24

5.

ATS Reporting Office

H24

6.

Met Briefing Office

H24

7.

Air Traffic Services

H24

8.

Fuelling

H24

9.

Handling

H24

10.

Security

H24

11.

Remarks

Nil

      VCBI AD 2.4   HANDLING  SERVICES  AND  FACILITIES

1.

Cargo Handling Facilities

Cargo terminals (import / export) floor area 7785m², 20 forklifts, and weighing facility up to 25,000 kg. ETV facility, cold room (5⁰ C) and freezer room (-20^o C) of area 77m² each, bonded area, custom strong room and animal room available. Total room capacity 9100m²

2.

Fuel / Oil Types

Fuel:         :  Lanka Aviation Turbine Fuel (Jet A -1)

                    - No limitation.

                    Aviation  Gasoline (AVGAS 100LL)      

                  - On request

Oil grades: Required grades of oil and lubricants could be made available with prior notice to Caltex Lanka Lubricants Ltd,     Sri Lanka.

3.

Fuelling Facilities / Capacity

One No.     ''AEC Mandator'' 14,000 IG 600 GPM Refueller 

One No.     ''BENZ / ROHR'' 19,000 IG 600 GPM Refueller

One No.     Scania 13200 IG 600 GPM  Refueller.

One No.     Scania 2200 IG 270 GPM Refueller.

One No.     Scania 8800 IG Bridger unit.

Two Nos.   UD-Nissan 8800 IG Bridger units.

Six Nos.     Isuzu Hydrant Dispenser 700 GPM.

Two Nos.    ASOK LEYLAND  Hydrant Dispensers 700 GPM.

Refuelling by means of hydrant dispenser also available with 49 Nos. hydrant pits available on the apron.

4.

Hanger space for visiting aircraft

Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd can provide hanger space whenever slots are available, one hanger unheated and one end open, to accommodate either one B747 or L1011 aircraft or equivalent

5.

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd can provide repair facilities for sheet metal, Fiberglass, interior painting, electrical wiring, cable, and safety equipment and for limited aircraft components.

6.

Remarks

a). Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd the designated handling agent provides technical handling to all visiting carriers.

b)  Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd can provide Oxygen and Nitrogen for Servicing of Aircraft, Recharging of Cylinders on B747, L1011, B737, A320, A330, and A340.

c)  Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd Engineering has the capability to provide Certification to the following types of aircraft 

-       A320-200 with IAE V2500 or CFM 56 Engines.

-      A340-300 with CFM 56 Engines.

-     A310-200/300 with P&W 4152 Engines - Limited resources

-        A330-200 with RR TRENT 700 and CF6-80E Engines

      VCBI AD 2.5   PASSENGER  FACILITIES

1.

Hotels

City hotels by prior arrangements.

Day rooms at the airport.   

Five Stars Hotel Counters available at the ARR Lobby.

2.

Restaurants

Available both in transit and public area.

3.

Transportation

Limousine, taxies to city, buses, railway and rent a car services, car hiring agencies / Travel Agents.

4.

Medical Facilities

First aid & Ambulance available at airport.     

Negombo General Hospital                       - 10km  

Ragama   General Hospital                       - 19km

SLAF Hospital                                         - WI AD Site                

Seeduwa                                                - 5 km

5.

Bank and Post Office

Available at Airport

6.

Tourist Office

Available at Airport

7.

Remarks

Snack bars, Shops available in the passenger both ARR and DEP lobby areas. 

Duty-free shops at both ARR and DEP transit areas.Bond baggage service, Left luggage service, Passenger assistance service, Passenger meeting service, Day room facility, shower facility available at specified rates.

       VCBI AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1.

AD category for fire fighting

Cat 9  (No facilities for foaming of RWY)

2.

Rescue equipment

Adequate rescue and fire fighting vehicles equipment and personnel available.

3.

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

No standard aircraft removal equipment available.  However, the following standard maintenance equipment are available for emergency use.     

a)     Hydraulic jacks available for emergency use.

b)   Fork lifts with capacity 2000KG.

c)   Cranes with capacity 20 tons.

d)  Air Lifting Bags - Maximum lifting capacity up to 66,423 Kg.

      VCBI AD 2.7   SEASONAL  AVAILABILITY -  CLEARING

     AD Available throughout the year

      VCBI AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS / POSITIONS DATA

1.

Designation, Surface and Strength of Aprons

Surface     : Apron A, B, C and D Concrete

Strength    : Ref: (Aircraft Parking / Docking Chart (page VCBI AD 2-37)

2.

Designation, Width, Surface and Strength and Shoulders of Taxiways

Width        : TWYs A, B, C, D , E ,E3 and P - 30M

                   TWY E1 and E2      - 42M

Surface     : TWYs A, B, C, D ,E, E1 ,E2 ,E3 and P - Asphalt  

 Strength    : TWYs A, B, C, D, E   -  PCN 85/F/B/X/T

                   TWY E1 , E2 and E3  – PCN 95/F/B/X/T

                   TWY P                       -  PCN 82/F/B/X/T 

Shoulders  : TWYs A, B, C, D , E , E1, E2 ,E3 and P - Asphalt paved 7.5M either side and grass shoulders  

3.

Location and Elevation of Altimeter Checkpoints

Location     : At Apron                                                                                                                                Elevation    : 9.1M (29.9FT)

4.

Location of VOR Checkpoints

1 Ground check point RWY04    

                Location: TWY E,      COORD: 071007N 0795232E,

 DME  distance: 0.59NM,        DVOR Radial : 045.0⁰ KAT

2. Ground check point RWY 22    

              Location TWY A,         COORD : 071133N 0795338E,

 DME  distance: 2.39NM,          DVOR Radial : 041.6⁰ KAT

5.

INS Checkpoints

See Aircraft Parking /Docking Chart (page VCBI AD 2-37)

6.

Remarks

An isolated parking stand located on the parallel TWY, 100M from TWY B towards TWY C is available to serve emergency requirements. Ref.Aerodrome chart (page VCBI AD 2- 35)

       VCBI AD 2.9  SURFACE  MOVEMENT  GUIDANCE AND  CONTROL  SYSTEM  AND MARKINGS

1.

Use of aircraft stand lD signs TWY; guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands.

TWY guidance system: Nose wheel Guidance on TWYs and apron

Indicators and ground signalling devices:

WDI                                     - Lighted

TWY Guidance Indicators      - Lighted

Apron Guidance Indicators     - Lighted

  (Docking Guidance - See below)

2.

RWY and TWY markings and LGT:

RWY   :           Designation, THR, TDZ, Centre line, Edge, End, TORA signs, Pre-Threshold, Fixed Distance, marked and lighted as appropriate.

TWY   :           Centre line, Edge and holding positions at all TWY/RWY intersections, marked and                         lighted as appropriate.

TWY A and E      - 120M from RWY Centre line

TWY B,C and D  - 90M from  RWY Centre line

See also page VCBI AD 2-37  and  VCBI AD 2-39 for taxiing to and from stand.

VCBI AD 2.9  SURFACE  MOVEMENT  GUIDANCE AND  CONTROL  SYSTEM  AND MARKINGS (CONTD.)

                                  SAFEGATE AIRCRAFT DOCKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM - SAFEGATE

1.

INTRODUTCION

1.1

SAFEDOCK Aircraft Docking Guidance System is a fully automatic aircraft docking guidance system installed at the aircraft parking stands: A6, A7, A8, A9, B10, B11, B12 and B14 of the Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo.

2.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM.

2.1

The system uses laser scanning technology and it tracks the aircraft signature and the lateral and longitudinal position of the aircraft. This 3D technique ensures that the pilot is provided with the correct stop indication for the aircraft.

2.2

The necessary information for correct aircraft docking such as azimuth guidance, continuous closing rate information, aircraft type etc is shown on a LED-display pane that is clearly visible for both pilot-in-command and co-pilot.

2.3 

Following figure A shows a rough sketch of the LED Display and laser scanning Unit mounted on the pier building wall in front of each of above parking stands:

3.

DOCKING PROCEDURE.

3.1

The sequence of system operation from the stage of initial approach to the ''STOP''  position is  detailed as follows:

Fig.1

 a. The pilot identifies the correct parking bay position.

b. The pilot observes that the scrolling yellow arrows are indicating that the system is activated. (see Fig.1)

       Note : The pilot shall not enter the Parking stand area unless the scrolling yellow    arrows are    displayed.

c. The pilot follows the lead in line and checks that the correct aircraft type is displayed.

        Note : The pilot shall not enter the parking stand area unless the correct aircraft type is displayed.

d. On successful capture of the aircraft, the scrolling yellow arrows are replaced by solid yellow closing rate field. (see Fig.2)

         Note : The pilot shall not proceed to the bridge unless the scrolling arrows have been superseded by the solid yellow closing rate field.

e. The flashing red arrow and solid yellow arrow provide azimuth   guidance information. The flashing red arrow shows which direction to steer while the solid yellow arrow gives an indication how far the aircraft is off the centreline. (see Fig.3)

f. When the aircraft is 12m from the stop position, the system starts displaying closing rate information. ''Distance to go'' is indicated by turning off one row of LEDs for every 0.5m that the aircraft advances towards the stop position. From 9m to the stop position, the yellow digital closing rate countdown will indicate the distance from the stop position for every 1m. At 2m from the stop position, the display will indicate the distance from the stop position for every 0.2m.  (see Fig 3,4 and 5)

 g. The aircraft must be identified by the system at least 12m before the stop position. If this does not occur, the system displays ''STOP'' and then ''WAIT'' with two red rectangular fields being lit in the azimuth guidance area of the display. The system will then  attempt to identify the aircraft. If successful, the docking procedure will continue. If not, ''WAIT'' will be replaced with ''STOP''. (see Fig. 9 and 10)  

h. If the `aircraft is approaching faster than the accepted speed, the system will show ''SLOW DOWN'' as a warning.( see Fig.11).

        Note : The pilot shall approach the parking bay at a speed not exceeding 2m per second for proper operation of the VDGS and safety.

i.. When the correct stop position is reached, all of LEDs for the closing rate field will be off, the word ''STOP'' will appear in the display and two red rectangular fields will light in the azimuth guidance area of the display. (see Fig 6).

j.  If the aircraft stops in the correct position, ''OK'' will be displayed after a few seconds. (see Fig.7)

k. If the aircraft has gone past the correct stop position, the display will show ''T-FAR'' (too far).(see Fig 8)

Note: To avoid overshooting pilots are advised to approach the stop position at the minimum speed (ref. Note in item h) and observe the closing rate information displayed. Pilots should stop the aircraft immediately when seeing the ''STOP''

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Fig.11

4.
4.1

PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED DURING A VDGS FAILURE.

If a failed VDGS is observed, marshallerwill guide the aircraft manually into the respective parking stand. The pilot is to follow the marshaller.

       VCBI AD 2.10   AERODROME  OBSTACLES

        VCBI AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL  INFORMATION  PROVIDED

1.

Associated MET Office

KATUNAYAKE/Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo

2.

Hours of Service

MET Office outside hours:

H24    

-  

3.

Office responsible for TAF preparation:

Period of validity.

KATUNAYAKE/Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo.

9, 24HR

4.

Type of landing forecast intervals of Issuance

TREND+

5.

Briefing/Consultation provided

P, T, D, U, C

6.

Flight Documentation:

Language(s) used

C, TB    

English

7.

Charts and other information available for briefing consultation

S, U, P, W

8.

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

APT, WXR

9.

ATS Units provided with information

Colombo FIC / RCC / TWR

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Additional information

Tel  : 94 11 2252721 (Direct line),

         94 11 2263924/5 - Duty meteorologist

         94 11 2263926 - Communication.

         94 11 2263927 - Briefing Office

         94 11 2263928 - Observatory (Met farm)

 Fax  : 94 11 2252319                                    

+Routine

P        -   Personal consultation / Prognostic upper air chart

T        -  Telephone

C       -   Charts

D        -  Self Briefing      

TB      -  Tabular forms

U        -  Upper air analysis (current chart)

W       -  Significant weather chart

S        -  Surface analysis (current)

WXR   -  Weather radar

APT    - Receiver for Satellite cloud picture.

       VCBI AD 2.12   RUNWAY PHYSICAL  CHARACTERISTICS

       VCBI AD 2.13   DECLARED  DISTANCES

      VCBI AD 2.14  APPROACH AND RWY LIGHTING  

       VCBI AD 2.15   OTHER  LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER  SUPPLY

ABN / IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

ABN  : At TWR Building FLG ALTN (6)  W & (6) G EV 5 SEC,
HO

IBN   : Nil

2.

LDI location and LGT

Anemometer location and LGT

Nil
Anemometer : Fixed with wind wane, 120M from RWY centre line close to PAPI  site on both RWY 04 and 22.  -  Lighted.

3.

TWY edge and TWY centreline lighting

Edge   LGT         :    All TWYs -  Blue
Centre line  LGT :    TWYs  - A,B,C,D, E   - Yellow and Green
                                TWY P - Green

4.

Secondary power supply /
switch over time

Switch over time: 0 SEC for CAT I & CAT II

5.

Remarks

UPS power connected to both RWY 04 and 22 substations.

       VCBI AD 2.16   HELICOPTER  LANDING  AREA

1. All Aprons are considered as Helicopter parking positions and ATC will allocate parking stands based on availability.

2. Engine ground running with rotors turning is not permitted within 200 M of other ACFT, motor vehicles or building.

3. Where ground taxing or air taxing is involved existing TWY system is to be utilized.

         VCBI AD 2.17 ATS  AIRSPACE

1.

Designation and lateral limits

COLOMBO CTR.

An airspace bounded laterally by;

i).  Two lines parallel to, and 10NM on either side of the two  points P1 and P2  as follows:

 P1 -  7.8NM, Brg.220^oM from KAT VOR and,

 P2 -  21.1NM, Brg.040^oM from KAT VOR

ii).  A semi-circle 10NM radius with point P2 as centre through   NE

iii). A quadrant of circle with P1 as the centre from 220^oM to  310^oM   and,

iv). The major segment of a circle 10NM radius centred on    RATMALANA/ Colombo Intl. Airport Ratmalana ARP coord: 064923N 0795306E to join the   quadrant of the circle in item (iii) and the Southern line in item (i).

2.

 Vertical Limits.

SFC to 4000FT ALT

3.

Airspace Classification

C

4.

ATS Unit Call sign

Language(s)

Colombo Tower

English

5.

Transition Altitude

11000FT

6.

Remarks

KATUNAYAKE/Bandaranaike Intl Airport Colombo CTR and RATMALANA/Colombo Intl. Airport Ratmalana CTR have been combined. Also refer Colombo Area chart.     

       VCBI AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

        VCBI AD 2.19   RADIO  NAVIGATION  AND  LANDING  AIDS

         VCBI AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1. 

Airport Regulations

AD is restricted to aircraft capable of maintaining two way radio communications with ATC Colombo.

1.1 

Local Flying Restrictions

  a)    Non-Scheduled and private flights PPR as per para 3 of sub section  GEN 1.2

b). Traffic circuits: RWY 04 & 22 both LEFT and RIGHT as appropriate. Circuit ALT 1500FT.

c).  Pilots intending to conduct local flights are required to obtain prior permission from DGCA.

d).  Local flights overlying KATUNAYAKE / Bandaranaike Intl. Airport Colombo below FL 130 will be required to use the QNH values issued from Colombo Tower 

2

Taxing To/From Stands

See Aerodrome and Aircraft/Parking Docking Charts.

Parking Area For Small Aircraft  (General Aviation)

Not specified.

Parking Area For Helicopters

Not specified.

Apron-Taxing During Winter Condition
Not applicable.

Taxing Limitations             

 Nil.

 Special Procedure For Push Back And Start-Up

Aircraft departing KATUNAYAKE / Bandaranaike Intl Airport Colombo shall adhere to the procedure for push back and assignment of flight levels.

Assignment of flight levels to departing aircraft shall be made on first-come-first served basis. Aircraft normally will be, assigned the level requested unless an alternative level is offered after coordination with the adjacent ATC centres.

Pilots shall use the correct phraseology as specified in para 7.4 when requesting clearance to push back in order to avoid confusion.

When an aircraft is ready to push back and start within Five (5) minutes, the Pilot shall notify ATC using the following phraseology.

-       Call sign 

-       Destination

-       Proposed flight level (in the flight plan) and alternate if any

-       Parked position

-       POB

-       '' Ready to push back and start in five minutes ''

On receipt of the '' ready to push back and start'' call, ATC will advise the pilot of any delay and reason, and after the pre-departure co-ordination with adjacent units or centres, the ATC clearance will be issued. An alternate flight level may be given by ATC if the flight-planned level cannot be assigned.

Once the ATC clearance is accepted by the pilot; the aircraft must be pushed back within Five (5) minutes. The ATC clearance will be cancelled after five (5) minutes grace period.

At the end of the push back, the departing aircraft must have all engines started and be ready to taxi immediately, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

An ATC clearance once issued to a departing aircraft as per para 7.5 may be cancelled under the following circumstances:

ATC will inform the aircraft when a clearance is cancelled.

After a cancellation of an ATC clearance already issued, the pilot of such aircraft will follow the same procedure laid down in paras 7.4 to 7.7.

School And Training Flights-Technical Test Flights- Use of Runways

Training flights and technical test flights necessary for ascertaining the airworthiness of an aircraft shall be conducted only after permission has been obtained from ATC.

Removal of Disabled Aircraft From Runways

When an aircraft is wrecked on the runway, it is the duty of the owner or user of such aircraft to have it removed as soon as possible.

Ground Handling Facilities And Services

Designated Agency:

Sri Lankan Airlines is the designated agency responsible for the provision of ground handling facilities and services for all aircraft operating to / from KATUNAYAKE/Bandaranaike Intl. Airport Colombo. It is therefore necessary that the operator should  arrange with Sri Lankan Airlines for the ground handling of aircraft before landing (web site: http://www.srilankan.com/ground-handling/welcome.htm). Such arrangements should be made known to the Director General of Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka

Aircraft Parking, Marshalling and Towing.

All aircraft parking bays and aero-bridges are allocated by the tower controller with regard to aircraft type involved and the prevailing or anticipated traffic situation.

Only Nose- in parking is permitted.

All ARR/DEP aircraft irrespective of their size should make use of Marshalling Services, which will be provided by SriLankan Airlines.

Carriage of tow-bar is mandatory for the following or similar types of aircraft:

    IL18, IL62, IL86, AN12, AN26, AN124.

            VCBI AD 2. 21    NOISE    ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

It is mandatory requirement to have a Noise Certificate on board of the all aircraft arriving at VCBI.

       VCBI AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

Radar Services and Procedures

Aircraft will be vectored and sequenced to the appropriate final approach track (ILS, VOR) to ensure an expeditious flow of traffic. Radar vectors and flight levels / altitudes will be issued as required in order to maintain the correct landing intervals considering all factors including aircraft characteristics.

RNAV-1 (GNSS) SIDs and STARs

RNAV-1(GNSS) SID is a planned ATC departure procedure published in graphic and textual form for the use of pilots and controllers SID facilitates transition from the terminal to the appropriate route on en-route structure.

The RNAV-1 (GNSS) SIDs established for RWY04 and RWY22 are detailed in this section (VCBI AD2).

Departing aircraft approved for RNAV-1 operations shall recieve appropriate RNAV-1 (GNSS) SID along with ATC clearance from Tower controller before pushback or start-up as detailed in below tables.

In the event of a radio communication failure during RNAV-1 GNSS SIDs,the pilots are expected to follow the respective radio communication failure procedure specified on just after appropriate coding tables.

RNAV-1(GNSS) STAR is a planned ATC Arrival procedure published in graphic and textual form for the use pilots and controllers.STAR facillitates transition from a waypoint on the ATS route to initial Approach Fix.

2.4.3

In the event of a radio communication failure during RNAV-1 GNSS STARs,the pilots are expected to follow the procedures given below.

a)

Set transponder to Mode A/C,Code 7600.

b)

Continue on the cleared RNAV-1 (GNSS) STAR to IAF,join ILS Z RWY22 or RWY 04 as appropriate and land.

Set Operators of aircraft approved for RNAV-1 operations shall include appropriate indication of RNAV-1(GNSS) STAR procedure in item 15 of the flight plan.

Ex.........................PASTO L301 DWI P762 ESPAP DCT DORTA DORTA2A

RNP 1 INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE RWY22 AND RWY04

3.1

The RNP 1 instrument Approach Procedure established for RWY04 is deatiled in VCBI AD2-97 through VCBI AD2-99

3.2

The RNP 1 instrument Approach Procedure established for RWY22 is detailed in VCBI AD2-101 through VCBI AD2-103.

ILS Z or LOC INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE RWY04 AND RWY22

The ILS Z OR LOC Instrument Approach Procedure established RWY04 is detailed in VCBI AD2-105  through VCBI AD2-107.

4.2

The ILS Z OR LOC Instrument Approach Procedure established RWY22 is detailed in VCBI AD2-109  through VCBI AD2-111.

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RADAR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES FOR RWY04 AND RWY22

5.1

The Radar Departure 2L,Radar Departure 2R and Radar Departure 2S for RWY04 is detailed in Page VCBI AD2-43.

5.2

The Radar Departure 1L,Radar Departure 1R and Radar Departure 1S for RWY22 is detailed in Page VCBI AD2-43.

In the event of a radio communication failure for Radar Departure,the pilots are expected to follow the procedures specified on the RADAR Departure Chart.

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