aip afghanistan ed29 20 nov 08

AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP) ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN AIRSPACE 1. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) is the Airspace Control Authority (ACA) for Afghanistan and the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR). However, aircraft require Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), of the Government of Afghanistan (GOA) approval to land at or depart from aerodromes designated Prior Permission Required (PPR) within the Kabul FIR. Such approval is to be obtained by contacting the MoTCA via the procedures described in AIP GEN 1.2. 2. The Afghanistan AIP is formatted in accordance with Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The procedures contained in this AIP are designed for the safety of all aircraft flying in the Kabul FIR, particularly Humanitarian Aid (HA) flights carried out by the United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), other International Organizations (IOs), military flights and authorized civilian and State flights. Operators must review Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) regularly for changes affecting the information in this document. 3. Operators organizing and/or conducting flights in the Kabul FIR must comply with all regulations specified in Afghanistan AIP. Although particular attention should be paid to the following AIP entries it is essential all operators have a thorough working knowledge of the document: Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft .......................................... MoTCA Approval ............................................................................ Risks to Flight and Compliance with These Procedure................... Intercept Procedures ...................................................................... Required Navigation Performance Criteria ..................................... Transponder Operations ................................................................. Equipment Failure Procedures ....................................................... NOTAM Information ........................................................................ Types of Air Traffic Control Service ................................................ Minimum Flight Altitudes ................................................................. Meteorological Information ............................................................. Emergencies and Search and Rescue (SAR) ................................. Flight Rules ..................................................................................... Altitude and Airspace Restrictions .................................................. Airspace Classification.................................................................... Holding, Approach and Departure Procedures ............................... Radio Failure procedures ............................................................... Altimeter Setting Procedures .......................................................... Regional Supplementary Procedures ............................................. PPR Procedures ............................................................................. Flight Planning ................................................................................ Intercept Procedures ...................................................................... Air Traffic Incidents ......................................................................... GEN 1.2 GEN 1.2.1.5 GEN 1.2.2.1 GEN 1.2.2.2 GEN 1.5.2 GEN 1.5.3 GEN 1.5.5 GEN 3.1.3.5.1 GEN 3.3.3 GEN 3.3.5 GEN 3.5 GEN 3.6 ENR 1.1 ENR 1.2.2 ENR 1.4 ENR 1.5 ENR 1.6.2 ENR 1.7 ENR 1.8 ENR 1.9 ENR 1.10 ENR 1.12 ENR 1.14

Route Descriptions Lower ............................................................... Route Descriptions Upper ............................................................... Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas ....................................... Other Activities of a Dangerous Nature and Other Potential Hazards . Airport Information ..........................................................................

ENR 3.1 ENR 3.2 ENR 5.1 ENR 5.3 AD 2.1

AFGHANISTAN AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP) SUMMARY OF CHANGES 1. The following table provides a summary of notable or significant changes. Changes correcting spelling mistakes, syntax errors and formatting errors are not listed. 2. This Summary of Changes is made with all due care but should not be used exclusively or without reference to the AIP. Moreover, this Summary of Changes is provided only to assist with the effective use and maintenance of the Afghanistan AIP and is not an authoritative document in its own right. 3. To go directly to the amended page hold down the CTRL key and click on the Paragraph/Page. Paragraph / PageGEN 1.2.1.5 / GEN 1.2-1 GEN 1.2.2.2 / GEN1.2-2 GEN 3.3.1.4/ GEN 3.3-1 ENR 1.1.1/ ENR 1.1-1 ENR1.2.2.3/ ENR 1.2-2 ENR 1.2.1.4/ ENR 1.2-1 ENR 1.3.1.3/ENR 1.3-1 ENR 1.4.4/ ENR 1.4-3 ENR 1.5.2.2.3 / ENR 1.5-1 ENR 1.5.2.3/ ENR 1.5-2 ENR 1.5.4/ ENR 1.5-2 ENR 1.5.4.6/ ENR 1.5-3 ENR 1.11.4/ ENR 1.11-1 ENR 2.1.1.1 /ENR 2.1-2 ENR 2.1.1.1 / ENR 2.1-3 ENR 3.1.2 / ENR 3.1-1 ENR 3.2.3.1 / ENR 3.2-1 ENR 5.1.6/ ENR 5.1-6 OAKB/ AD 2.1 OAKN/AD 2.1-27 OAKN 2.11/ AD 2.1-28 OAKN 2.18/ AD 2.1-36 OAIX 2.20.2 / AD 2.1-50 OATN 2.13/ AD 2.1-159

Description of ChangeAmend MoTCA contact email address. Amend Common Air to Air Frequency. Deleted Delete Civil night restriction Addition flight over congested area restrictions. Amend wording Addition Restriction Civil IFR flights in Class G Addition of Wake Turbulence Categories Amend Common Air to Air Frequency. Addition of Visual Approach procedure Change sub heading name. Amend lighting requirement Addition OAKB requirements Amend Mazar and Herat TWR freq Add Mazar Control Amend Common Air to Air Frequency. Amend Common Air to Air Frequency. Amend Common Air to Air Frequency. Amend OA/D 405 contact frequency Various changes including TAXIWAY and RWY PCN Various changes Change station code to OAKN Change ATIS Frequency Add VFR Class E requirements. Addition Declared distances

Paragraph / PageOAHR/ AD 2.1-85 OACC/ AD 2.1-76 OACC 2.18/ AD 2.1-72 OAHR 2.18/ AD2.1-90 OAJL / AD2.1-109 OAUZ 2.4/ AD 2.1-121 OAMS MAZAR-E-SHARIF OAMS 2.22.1/ AD 2.1-132 OAQN 2.12 / AD 2.1-149 OAQN 2.13 / AD 2.1-150 OATN AFLD/ AD 2.1-184

Description of ChangeVarious changes Various changes Amend TWR frequency Amend TWR frequency Various changes Amend Fuel availability Addition of MAZAR Control Amend Contact distance/time Amend OAQN RWY Characteristics. Amend OAQN RWY Declared Distances. Amend LDA

LIST OF NOTAMS INCORPORATED INTO THIS EDITION

A1479/08 OAKXA1462/08 OAKX A1417/08 OAKN A1590/08 OAKN A0848/05 0ACC A0590/08 OAJL

GEN 1.2.1.5/ GEN 1.2-1 GEN 1.2.2.2, ENR 1.5.2.2.3, ENR 2.1.1.1, ENR 3.2.3.1 OAKN AD 2.11/ AD 2.1-28 OAKN AD 2.18/ AD 2.1-36 OACC AD2.18/ AD 2.1-83 OAJL AD 2.3 /AD 2.1-110

REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)

TWENTY NINTH EDITION

Combined Forces Air Component Commander

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

Effective 20 November 2008

Next edition 15 January 2009

CONSULT NOTAMs FOR LATEST INFORMATION

Changes and Amendments in red and side barred. Deletions denoted by bolded D in side bar; e.g. D

Robert Jackson

Digitally signed by Robert Jackson DN: cn=Robert Jackson, o=CAOC, ou=AFFOR A3, email=R.Jackson.aus@AUAB. AFCENT.AF.mil, c=AF Date: 2008.11.17 16:38:04 +03'00'

AIP AFGHANISTAN PART 1 GENERAL (GEN) GEN 0.1 PREFACE

GEN 0.11 20 NOV 08

0.1.1 Name of the publishing authority: The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC), in coordination with the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), is the publishing authority for this AIP. 0.1.2 Applicable ICAO documents: The AIP is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) of Annex 15 to the Convention of International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Information Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126). Charts contained in the AIP are produced in accordance with Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697). Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are detailed in subsection GEN 1.7. 0.1.3 The AIP Structure 0.1.3.1 The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, details of which are given in Subsection GEN 3.1. The AIP consists of three parts; General (GEN), Enroute (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). Each part is divided into parts, sections, and subsections, as applicable. Part 1 General (GEN) Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described below. GEN 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and Table of Contents to Part 1. GEN 1 National Regulations and Requirements - Designated authorities; Entry; Transit and Departure of Aircraft; Transit and Departure of Passengers and Crew; Entry, Transit and Departure of Cargo; Aircraft Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents; Summary of National Regulations and International Agreements/Conventions; and Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures. GEN 2 Tables and Codes - Measuring System, Aircraft Markings and Holidays; Abbreviations used in AIP; Chart Symbols; Location Indicators; List of Radio Navigation Aids; Conversion Tables; and Sunrise/Sunset Tables. GEN 3 Services Aeronautical Information Services; Aeronautical Charts; Air Traffic Services; Communication Services; Meteorological Services; and Search and Rescue. GEN 4 Fees and Charges.

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

AIP AFGHANISTAN Part 2 Enroute (ENR)

GEN 0.12 20 NOV 08

Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described below. ENR 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendment; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and the Table of Contents to Part 2. ENR 1 General Rules and Procedures General Rules; Instrument Flight Rules; ATS Airspace Classification; Holding; Approach and Departure Procedures; ATC Surveillance Services and Procedures; Altimeter Setting Procedure; Regional Supplementary Procedures; Air Traffic Flow Management; Flight Planning; Addressing Of Flight Plan Message; Interception Of Civil Aircraft; Unlawful Interference and Air Traffic Incidents. ENR 2 Air Traffic Services (ATS) Airspace Detailed Description of Flight Information Regions (FIR) and Terminal Control Areas (TMA). ENR 3 ATS Routes. ENR 4 Radio Navigation Routes Aids/Systems Radio Navigation Aids - Enroute; Name-Code Designators for Significant Points; and Aeronautical Ground Lights - Enroute. ENR 5 Navigation Warnings Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas. ENR 6 Enroute Charts - Enroute Chart ICAO and Index Charts. Part 3 Aerodromes (AD) Part 3 consists of three sections containing information as briefly described below. AD 0 Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist of AIP Pages; List of Hand Amendments to the AIP; and the table of Contents to Part 3. Introduction - Aerodrome Availability; Rescue and Fire Fighting Services; and Index to Aerodromes. Detailed Information about Aerodromes.

AD 1 AD 2

0.1.3.2 Regular Amendment Interval: Amendments to the AIP will be issued as required and when necessary. This AIP follows the AIRAC 56 day cycle. Supplements and NOTAMS will precede amendments as required and can be found at the MoTCA website (http://www.motca.gov.af). Operators must review NOTAMs regularly for changes affecting the information in this document. The AIP is distributed as a complete document via electronic format from the MoTCA website only. There are no partial changes. Users are cautioned to ensure that printed or saved electronic copies are checked each Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle (see AERONAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS 3.1.4) to ensure their regency against the MoTCA website.


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 0.13 20 NOV 08

0.1.3.3 Service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions: In the compilation of the AIP, care has been taken to ensure that the information contained therein is accurate and complete. Any errors and omissions, which may nevertheless be detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the publications mentioned in this preface, should be referred in writing or emailed by two weeks prior to the publication due date to: [email protected] 0.1.3.4 Calling DSN phone numbers listed in the AIP. To call a military airfield that has a DSN number listed in the AD section call commercial +974-458-9555. You will hear You have reached Al Udeid Airbase, at the tone, please enter the 7 digit extension of the party you wish to reach or 0. You will hear a dial tone. At the dial tone, enter the seven digit number as listed in the AIP. 0.1.3.7 Calling Synergy Red numbers listed in AIP. To call a military airfield that has a Synergy Red number listed in the AD section call commercial +44 (0)207 218 9000. You will be connected with the British Ministry of Defence operator. Ask them to connect you to the number listed in the AIP.


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 0.14 20 NOV 08


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 0.2 RECORD OF AIP AMENDMENTS FULL EDITION AIPEdition No. Effective date Date inserted Inserted by Serial No.

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UL333 Procedure Changes and

ENR 3.2 airspace ENR 3.1.4 ENR 1.2 ENR 1.4 ENR 1.5

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AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 0.4 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGESPAGE 2.2-9 2.2-10 2.2-11 2.2-12 2.2-13 2.2-14 2.2-15 2.2-16 2.2-17 2.2-18 2.2-19 2.2-20 2.2-21 2.2-22 2.2-23 2.2-24 2.2-25 2.2-26 2.2-27 2.2-28 2.2-29 2.2-30 2.3-1 2.3-2 2.4-1 2.4-2 2.4-3 2.4-4 2.4-5 2.5-1 2.6-1 2.7-1 DATE 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 PAGE GEN 4 4.1-1 4.2.1

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PAGE PART 1: (GEN) GEN 0 0.1-1 0.1-2 0.1-3 0.1-4 0.2-1 0.3-1 0.4-1 0.4-2 0.4-3 0.5-1 0.6-1 0.6-2 0.6-3

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ENR 1 1.1-1 1.2-1 1.2-2 1.3-1 1.4-1 1.4-2 1.4-3 1.5-1 1.5-2 1.6-1 1.7-1 1.8-1 1.9-1 1.9-2 1.10-1 1.10-2 1.10-3 1.10-4 1.10-5 1.11-1 1.12-1 1.12-2 1.12-3 1.12-4 1.13-1 1.14-1 1.14-2 1.14-3 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

GEN 1 1.1-1 1.2-1 1.2-2 1.3-1 1.4-1 1.5-1 1.5-2 1.6-1 1.7-1 1.7-2 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

GEN 3 3.1-1 3.1-2 3.1-3 3.2-1 3.3-1 3.3-2 3.3-3 3.4-1 3.5-1 3.6-1 3.6-2 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

GEN 2 2.1-1 2.1-2 2.2-1 2.2-2 2.2-3 2.2-4 2.2-5 2.2-6 2.2-7 2.2-8 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

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AIP AFGHANISTANPAGE 2.1-4 DATE 20-NOV-08 PAGE DATE PAGE 2.1-28 2.1-29 2.1-30 2.1-31 2.1-32 2.1-33 2.1-34 2.1-35 2.1-36 2.1-37 2.1-38 2.1-39 2.1-40 2.1-41 2.1-42 2.1-43 2.1-44 2.1-45 2.1-46 2.1-47 2.1-48 2.1-49 2.1-50 2.1-51 2.1-52 2.1-53 2.1-54 2.1-55 2.1-56 2.1-57 2.1-58 2.1-59 2.1-60 2.1-61 2.1-62 2.1-63 2.1-64 2.1-65 2.1-66 2.1-67 2.1-68 2.1-69 2.1-70 2.1-71 2.1-72 2.1-73 2.1-74

GEN 0.42 20 NOV 08DATE 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

ENR 6 ENR 3 3.1-1 3.1-2 3.1-3 3.1-4 3.1-5 3.1-6 3.1-7 3.1-8 3.1-9 3.2-1 3.2-2 3.2-3 3.2-4 3.2-5 3.3-1 3.4-1 3.5-1 3.6-1 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 05JUN-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 6.1-1 6.2-1 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

PART 3: AERODROMES (AD)

AD 0 0.6-1 20-NOV-08

AD 1 1.1-1 1.2-1 1.3-1 1.4-1 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

AD 2 2.1-1 2.1-2 2.1-3 2.1-4 2.1-5 2.1-6 2.1-7 2.1-8 2.1-9 2.1-10 2.1-11 2.1-12 2.1-13 2.1-14 2.1-15 2.1-16 2.1-17 2.1-18 2.1-19 2.1-20 2.1-21 2.1-22 2.1-23 2.1-24 2.1-25 2.1-26 2.1-27 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

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ENR 5 5.1-1 5.1-2 5.1-3 5.1-4 5.1-5 5.1-6 5.1-7 5.2-1 5.3-1 5.3-2 5.4-1 5.5-1 5.6-1 5.6-1 5.6-2 5.6-3 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08


AIP AFGHANISTANPAGE 2.1-75 2.1-76 2.1-77 2.1-78 2.1-79 2.1-80 2.1-81 2.1-82 2.1-83 2.1-84 2.1-85 2.1-86 2.1-87 2.1-88 2.1-89 2.1-90 2.1-91 2.1-92 2.1-93 2.1-94 2.1-95 2.1-96 2.1-97 2.1-98 2.1-99 2.1-100 2.1-101 2.1-102 2.1-103 2.1-104 2.1-105 2.1-106 2.1-107 2.1-108 2.1-109 2.1-110 2.1-111 2.1-112 2.1-113 2.1-114 2.1-115 2.1-116 2.1-117 2.1-118 2.1-119 2.1-120 2.1-121 DATE 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 PAGE 2.1-122 2.1-123 2.1-124 2.1-125 2.1-126 2.1-127 2.1-128 2.1-129 2.1-130 2.1-131 2.1-132 2.1-133 2.1-134 2.1-135 2.1-136 2.1-137 2.1-138 2.1-139 2.1-140 2.1-141 2.1-142 2.1-143 2.1-144 2.1-145 2.1-146 2.1-147 2.1-148 2.1-149 2.1-150 2.1-151 2.1-152 2.1-153 2.1-154 DATE 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08 20-NOV-08

GEN 0.43 20 NOV 08

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AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 0.5 LIST OF HAND AMENDMENTS TO THE AIP Section or page affected

GEN 0.51 20 NOV 08

Amendment Text

Introduced by AIP AMDT Serial No.


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 1

GEN 0.61 20 NOV 08

Page GEN 0 GEN 0.1 GEN 0.2 GEN 0.3 GEN 0.4 GEN 0.5 GEN 0.6 GEN 1 Preface ................................................................................. GEN 0.1-1 Record of AIP Amendments ......................................... GEN 0.2-1 Record of AIP Supplements ......................................... GEN 0.3-1 List of Effective AIP Pages ........................................... GEN 0.4-1 List of Hand Amendments to the AIP ........................... GEN 0.5-1 Table of Contents ......................................................... GEN 0.6-1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

GEN 1.1 Designated Authorities ................................................. GEN 1.1-1 GEN 1.2 Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft ........................ GEN 1.2-1 GEN 1.2.1 General .............................................................. GEN 1.2-1 GEN 1.2.2 Risks to Flight and Compliance with AIP Procedures GEN 1.2-2 GEN 1.2.3 Quarantine Considerations ................................ GEN 1.2-2 GEN 1.3 Entry, Transit and Departure of Passenger and Crew .. GEN 1.3-1 GEN 1.4 Entry Transit and Departure of Cargo .......................... GEN 1.4-1 GEN 1.5 Aircraft Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents GEN 1.5-1 GEN 1.5.1 General .............................................................. GEN 1.5-1 GEN 1.5.2 RNP-10 Requirements ...................................... GEN 1.5-1 GEN 1.5.3 Transponder Operations .................................... GEN 1.5-1 GEN 1.5.4 TCAS Requirements .......................................... GEN 1.5-1 GEN 1.5.5 Equipment Failure Procedures .......................... GEN 1.5-2 GEN 1.6 Summary of National Regulation and International Agreements/Conventions ............................................. GEN 1.6-1 GEN 1.7 Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures ............................................ GEN1.7-1 GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES GEN 2.1-1 GEN 2.1-1 GEN 2.1-1 GEN 2.1-1 GEN 2.1-2 GEN 2.1-2 GEN 2.2-1 GEN 2.2-1 GEN 2.2-16 GEN 2.3-1

GEN 2.1 Measuring System, Aircraft Marking, Holidays ............. GEN 2.1.1 Units of Measurement ....................................... GEN 2.1.2 Time System...................................................... GEN 2.1.3 Geodetic Reference Datum ............................... GEN 2.1.4 Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks ........ GEN 2.1.5 Public Holidays .................................................. GEN 2.2 Abbreviations used in AIS Publications ........................ GEN 2.2.1 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Encode ...... GEN 2.2.2 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Decode ..... GEN 2.3 Chart Symbols ..............................................................


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 2.3.1 Charts other than Approach Charts ................... GEN 2.3.2 Approach Charts................................................ GEN 2.3.3 Aerodrome Charts ............................................. GEN 2.3.4 Aerodrome Installations and Lights ................... GEN 2.3.5 Miscellaneous .................................................... GEN 2.4 Location Indicators ....................................................... GEN 2.4.1 Code Allocation ................................................. GEN 2.4.2 List of Location Codes ....................................... GEN 2.5 List of Radio Navigation Aids ....................................... GEN 2.6 Conversion Tables ....................................................... GEN 2.7 Sunrise/Sunset Tables ................................................. GEN 3 SERVICES

GEN 0.62 20 NOV 08 GEN 2.3-1 GEN 2.3-1 GEN 2.3-1 GEN 2.3-2 GEN 2.3-2 GEN 2.4-1 GEN 2.4-1 GEN 2.4-2 GEN 2.5-1 GEN 2.6-1 GEN 2.7-1

GEN 3.1 Aeronautical Information Services ................................ GEN 3.1.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.1.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.1.3 Aeronautical Publications .................................. GEN 3.1.4 AIRAC System................................................... GEN 3.1.5 Pre-flight Information Service at Aerodrome ...... GEN 3.2 Aeronautical charts....................................................... GEN 3.2.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.2.2 Maintenance of Charts ...................................... GEN 3.2.3 Purchase Arrangements .................................... GEN 3.2.4 Aeronautical Chart Series Available .................. GEN 3.2.5 List of Aeronautical Charts Available ................. GEN 3.2.6 Index to the World Aeronautical Chart (WAC) ICAO 1:1 000 000 ............................... GEN 3.2.7 Topographical Charts ........................................ GEN 3.2.8 Corrections to Charts not contained in the AIP .. GEN 3.3 Air Traffic Services ....................................................... GEN 3.3.1 Responsible Services ........................................ GEN 3.3.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.3.3 Types of Air Traffic Services .............................. GEN 3.3.4 Coordination between the Operator and ATS .... GEN 3.3.5 Minimum Flight Altitude ..................................... GEN 3.3.6 ATS Units Address List ...................................... GEN 3.4 Communication Services.............................................. GEN 3.4.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.4.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.4.3 Types of Service ................................................ GEN 3.4.4 Requirements and Conditions ........................... GEN 3.5 Meteorological Services ...............................................

GEN 3.1-1 GEN 3.1-1 GEN 3.1-1 GEN 3.1-1 GEN 3.1-3 GEN 3.1-3 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.2-1 GEN 3.3-1 GEN 3.3-1 GEN 3.3-1 GEN 3.3-1 GEN 3.3-2 GEN 3.3-3 GEN 3.3-3 GEN 3.4-1 GEN 3 4-1 GEN 3.4-1 GEN 3.4-1 GEN 3.4-1 GEN 3.5-1


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 3.5.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.5.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.5.3 Meteorological Observations and Reports ......... GEN 3.5.4 Types of Services .............................................. GEN 3.5.5 Notification Required from Operators ................ GEN 3.5.6 Aircraft Reports.................................................. GEN 3.5.7 VOLMET Service ............................................... GEN 3.5.8 SIGMET Service ................................................ GEN 3.5.9 Other Automated Meteorological Services ........ GEN 3.6 Search and Rescue ...................................................... GEN 3.6.1 Responsible Service .......................................... GEN 3.6.2 Area of Responsibility ........................................ GEN 3.6.3 Types of Service ................................................ GEN 3.6.4 SAR Agreements ............................................... GEN 3.6.5 Search and Rescue Facilities ............................ GEN 3.6.6 Signals/Procedures Employed by Rescue Aircraft GEN 3 6.7 ELT Reporting Procedures ................................ GEN 4 CHARGES NAVIGATION SERVICES GEN 4.1 GEN 4.2 FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS

GEN 0.63 20 NOV 08 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.5-1 GEN 3.6-1 GEN 3.6-1 GEN 3.6-1 GEN 3.6-1 GEN 3.6-1 GEN 3.6-1 GEN 3.6-2 GEN 3.6-2 AND AIR

Aerodrome/Heliport Charges ........................................ Air Navigation Services Charges ..................................

GEN 4.1-1 GEN 4.2-1


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS GEN 1.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITIES 1.1.1 Introduction

GEN 1.11 20 NOV 08

1.1.1.1 The addresses of the designated authorities concerned with facilitation of international air navigation are as follows: a. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC): Combined Air Operations Centre CENTAF A3 FWD Civil Airspace Normalisation Cell ATTN: Afghanistan AIP APO AE 09309 United States Email: [email protected] b. Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), Afghanistan: Ministry of Transport Mr. Hamidullah Qaderi P.O. Box 165 Kabul, Afghanistan Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 30 Technical Deputy Minister: Eng. Raz Mohammad Alami Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 31 Mobile Phone: +93 (0) 700 288 662 +93 (0) 799 360 360 President Civil Aviation Operations: A.Q. Basharyar Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 20 210 10 34 Mobile Phone: +93 (0) 700 292 130 Technical President of Civil Aviation: Mr. S.K. Zewari Commercial Phone: +93 (0)799 302 233 AFTN Address: OAKBYAYX c. Kabul ACC: DSN Phone: 318-237-6840 Commercial Phone: +93 (0) 798 217 076 cell AFTN Address: OAKXZQZX


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 1.12 20 NOV 08


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 1.2 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT 1.2.1 General 1.2.1.1 Introduction

GEN 1.21 20 NOV 08

1.2.1.2 The requirements for entry, transit and departure of aircraft engaged in international flights and the procedures for clearance of these aircraft at designated airports in Afghanistan are given for the information and guidance of operators conducting international flights. 1.2.1.3 The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) is the agency responsible for Afghanistans obligations under the provisions of Annex 9 (Facilitation) of the Chicago Convention. The MoTCA is responsible for coordinating with other agencies for the development and implementation of policy and coordination of ICAO matters. 1.2.1.4 At the invitation, and on behalf of the MoTCA, the Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) is the Airspace Control Authority (ACA) for Afghanistan and the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) effective from 0730 UTC 11 February 2002 until further notice. The procedures for flight operations detailed here are mandatory for all aircraft operators authorized to fly in the Kabul FIR. 1.2.1.5 MoTCA has responsibility for all operational and safety matters relating to civil aviation into, within and from Afghanistan territory. All aircraft require MoTCA approval to land at or depart from an Afghan aerodrome. MoTCA approval can be gained by submitting requests at least 24 hours in advance (in order of preference), via the AFTN line OAKBYAYX or e-mail [email protected]. Replies from MoTCA will be sent via AFTN. Once in receipt of a MoTCA approval number, operators need to obtain appropriate permission from airfields and file an international flight plan with closest ATC agency. MoTCA hours of operation are: April to October: 0730 1600 local Saturday to Wednesday; 0730 1330 local Thursday; Closed Friday. October to April: 0830 1530 local Saturday to Wednesday; 0730 1330 Thursday; Closed Friday Requests will only be processed during business hours. 1.2.1.6 Airfields that are Prior Permission Required (PPR) are identified at ENR 1.9 and/or via NOTAM. See ENR 1.9 for details. 1.2.1.7 For overflights, all aircraft require MoTCA approval. MoTCA approval will be gained through the same means as arrivals and departures outlined in 1.2.1.5.


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 1.22 20 NOV 08

1.2.1.8 All aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR must be familiar with ENR 1.8 Regional Supplementary Procedures. 1.2.2 Risks to Flight and Compliance with AIP procedures 1.2.2.1 All operators are advised there is an increased risk of hostile, non-military actions against aircraft and should be aware of on-going military operations in Afghanistan. Compliance with AIP procedures is mandatory. Safety of aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR requires strict adherence to AIP procedures. Operators should review NOTAMs regularly, using their appropriate systems and methods, for any changes that may affect the information contained in this document and make their own risk assessment based on all available information. Due to potential delays in transferring military NOTAM information into international NOTAM database, all operators are advised to also review NOTAMs on the Defence Internet NOTAM site (DINS) available at: https://www.notams.jcs.mil or http://www.baseops.de 1.2.2.2 All aircraft operators shall comply strictly with the provisions of the permission granted for their aircraft and shall adhere to the international designated air routes. Failure to comply with the procedures in this AIP may result in interception by armed coalition fighter aircraft, fines or future airspace denial. Aircraft operators must be familiar with, and follow, international intercept procedures contained in Annex 2, Rules of the Air, to the Chicago Convention, para 3.8 and Appendix 2, Sections 2 and 3. Pilots are to continuously monitor the VHF emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and operate their transponder at all times during flight. ACA reserves the right to deny aircraft with inoperable transponders access to Kabul FIR. Aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR may also be instructed to deviate from their filed route due to temporary flight restrictions imposed by ACA. In addition, Afghan Advisory (air to air): 125.2 MHz shall be monitored when not in positive contact with a controlling agency. This frequency may be used by control agencies to broadcast or relay "safety of flight" information at any time. 1.2.2.3 All Afghanistan airports with the exception of Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-E Sharif and U.S. Military airports have limited or no ATC, Meteorology, Fire and Rescue or ground support services. In addition all pavements at these airports are in poor condition. Crews that operate to, at or from these airfields do so entirely at their own risk. 1.2.3 Quarantine Considerations. 1.2.3.1 As a preventive measure against foot and mouth disease, the floor and wheels of aircraft leaving Afghanistan should be cleaned prior to departure.


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 1.31 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW 1.3.1 Incoming passengers are required to complete a customs declaration. All baggage or articles belonging to the disembarking passengers are subject to customs inspection. Visas are required for some travellers for entry. 1.3.2 No departure formalities are required upon departure for embarking passengers. Visas are required for some travellers to exit.


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 1.4 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO

GEN 1.41 20 NOV 08

1.4.1 Customs entry and clearance of cargo and unaccompanied baggage destined for points within Afghanistan must be completed at the first international airport of entry.


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 1.51 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.5 AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FLIGHT DOCUMENTS 1.5.1 General 1.5.1.1 Commercial air transport aircraft operating in Afghanistan must adhere to the provisions of ICAO Annex 6 Operation of Aircraft, Part 1 International Commercial Air Transport Aeroplanes, Chapter 6 (Aeroplanes Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents) and Chapter 7 (Aeroplane Communication and Navigation Equipment). 1.5.2 RNP-10 Requirements 1.5.2.1 All civil and State overflight aircraft operating within the Kabul FIR must be approved by the State of the operator or the State of Registry for Required Navigation Performance 10 (RNP-10). All aircraft operating RNP-10 in Afghanistan airspace shall have at least dual carriage of navigation systems of integrity such that the navigation system does not provide misleading information. Additionally, all aircraft shall meet a lateral track keeping accuracy equal to or better than + 10 NM for 95% of the flight time in RNP-10 airspace and aircraft shall meet longitudinal track positioning accuracy of + 10 NM for 95% of the flight time in RNP-10 airspace. Aircraft that are unable to meet the minimum navigational requirements for RNP-10 will not be permitted to operate IFR within the Kabul FIR. 1.5.2.2 Due to the present nature of Afghanistan airspace, before entering RNP-10 airspace, the aircrafts position should be checked as accurately as possible by using external Navigation Aids (NAVAIDS). This may require distance measuring equipment (DME) and/or DME/VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) checks to determine navigation system errors through displayed and actual positions. If the system is updated, the proper procedures should be followed with the aid of a prepared checklist. 1.5.3 Transponder Operation 1.5.3.1 All aircraft operating in the Kabul FIR shall be equipped with serviceable pressure altitude reporting transponders. Operators shall ensure Mode C is turned on at all times and advise air traffic control of any malfunctions. 1.5.3.2 All aircraft will ensure their transponder is set to the assigned code provided by air traffic control for civil operators, the Air Tasking Order for military operators, when applicable, or AMCC for ISAF operators. VFR aircraft shall set code 1200 unless assigned a discrete code by air traffic control. 1.5.3.3 All aircraft overflying the Kabul FIR shall squawk the previous ACC assigned mode 3A code or 1200. 1.5.4 TCAS Requirement 1.5.4.1 All civilian aircraft operating at or above FL 240 must have TCAS.


AIP AFGHANISTAN 1.5.5 Equipment Failure Procedures

GEN 1.52 20 NOV 08

1.5.5.1 Crews shall advise ATC when any deterioration or failures of the navigation equipment below the navigation performance requirements are encountered or if any deviations are required for contingency procedures. At a minimum, the following information shall be transmitted: a. b. c. d. Call sign. Flight level. Direction of flight. Position.

1.5.5.2 Aircrews shall advise ATC of any deterioration or failure of navigation equipment below RNP-10 navigation performance requirements by stating Unable RNAV due to equipment. ATC will then attempt to provide alternative separation standards and/or routings.


AIP AFGHANISTAN

GEN 1.61 20 NOV 08

GEN 1.6 SUMMARY OF NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS 1.6.1 Not available at this time.


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

GEN 1.71 20 NOV 08

NOTE: Due to the nature of operations within the Kabul FIR, some deviations from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures may not be detailed in this AIP. ANNEX 1 ANNEX 2 ANNEX 3 PERSONNEL LICENSING, 10th edition: RULES OF THE AIR, 10 edition: METEOROLOGY, 16 edition: The Afghanistan AIP is at variance with Chapter 8, Section 8.3., airport climatological summaries for Afghanistan are not available AERONAUTICAL CHARTS, 10th edition: The Afghanistan AIP is at variance with Chapter 4 Section 4.2. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart ICAO Type B is not available for airports in Afghanistan. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT TO BE USED IN AIR AND Nil GROUND OPERATIONS, 4th edition: OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT Part I Part II Part III Nil 8 edition: 6th edition 5th editionth th th

Nil Nil

ANNEX 4

ANNEX 5 ANNEX 6

ANNEX 7 ANNEX 8 ANNEX 9

AIRCRAFT NATIONALITY AND REGISTRATION MARKS, 5th Nil edition: AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT, 9 th edition: FACILITATION, 12 edition:th

Nil Nil Nil

ANNEX 10 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS Volume I 6th edition Volume II 6th edition Volume III Part I 2nd edition Part II 2nd edition Volume IV 4th edition Volume V 2nd edition ANNEX 11 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, 13th edition: Air traffic services within Afghanistan are being primarily provided by coalition air traffic controllers. Whilst services are in accordance with ICAO classifications of airspace, certain phraseology or procedures may vary at different locations. Class E airspace is non-standard in that VFR aircraft require a clearance and two way communications. SEARCH AND RESCUE, 8th edition: AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 9th edition:

ANNEX 12 ANNEX 13

Nil Nil


AIP AFGHANISTAN ANNEX 14

GEN 1.72 20 NOV 08

AERODROMES: Some of the facilities and procedures described in AD 2 may not comply with Annex 14. Volume I 4th edition Volume II 2nd edition AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, 12th edition: The Afghanistan AIP is at variance with Chapter 4, paragraph 4.1.3. Precision Approach Terrain Charts are not produced yet. Additionally, Afghanistan AIP is at a variance with Chapter 6 in that a mature Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control system has not been implemented in Afghanistan. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Volume I 4th edition Volume II 2nd edition Nil

ANNEX 15

ANNEX 16

ANNEX 17 SECURITY SAFEGUARDING INTERNATIONAL CIVIL Nil AVIATION AGAINST ACTS OF UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE, 8th edition: ANNEX 18 Other ICAO DOCS THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR, Nil 3rd edition: RNP-10 airway dimensions deviate from ICAO Doc 9613-AN/937 Manual On Required Navigation Performance (RNP) second edition 1999, in that the airways are only 10 miles wide either side of centreline


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES

GEN 2.11 20 NOV 08

GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT MARKINGS & HOLIDAYS 2.1.1 Units of Measurement 2.1.1.1 Aeronautical stations within the Kabul FIR shall use the following table of units of measurement: Measurement Units Used

Distance used in navigation, position Nautical Miles and Tenths (e.g., 2.1 NM) reporting, etc. generally in excess of 2 nautical miles Relatively short distances such as those Meters (e.g. 2 540 m) relating to aerodromes (e.g. runway lengths) Altitudes, Elevations and Heights Horizontal speed including wind speed Vertical speed Wind direction for landing and take off Feet (e.g. 6 500 ft) Knots (e.g. 250 kt) Feet per minute (FPM) Degrees Magnetic

Wind direction except for landing and Degrees True take off Visibility including runway visual range Altimeter setting (barometric pressure) Temperature Weight Time Kilometres or Meters Hectopascals Degrees Celsius Metric Tonnes or Kilograms Hours and minutes beginning at midnight UTC in 24 hour format

2.1.2 Time System 2.1.2.1 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used by air navigation services and in publications issued by the Aeronautical Information Service. Reporting of time is expressed in 24-hour format to the nearest minute, e.g. 13:40:35: is reported as 1341. 2.1.3 Geodetic Reference Datum 2.1.3.1 All published geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude are expressed in World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). WGS84 is applicable within the area of responsibility of the Aeronautical Information Service (i.e., the entire territory of Afghanistan). Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

AIP AFGHANISTAN 2.1.4 Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks

GEN 2.12 20 NOV 08

2.1.4.1 The nationality mark for aircraft registered in Afghanistan is the letters YA. The nationality mark is followed by a hyphen and a registration mark consisting of three letters (e.g., YA-ABC). 2.1.4.2 All aircraft markings must be displayed IAW ANNEX 7 To The Convention On International Civil Aviation Fourth Edition July 1981 International Standards Aircraft Nationality And Registration Marks. 2.1.5 Public Holidays 2.1.5.1 The following is a list of the national public holidays for 2008 with dates corresponding to the Gregorian calendar. Name Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein) Mount Arafat Day Liberation Day Roze-Maulud (Birth of the Prophet) Navruz (Persian New Year) Liberation Day Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation Labour Day National Day Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) Gregorian Date 19 January February 15 February 20 March 21 March 18 April 28 April 1 May 18 August 1 October 2 October 8 December 9 December

2.1.5.2 While every effort has been made to present an accurate list of 2008 holidays for Afghanistan, no responsibility is accepted for any error or omission in the data presented above. Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days, depending on the region. Before using any of these dates for planning purposes they should be verified with MoTCA.


AIP AFGHANISTAN GEN 2.2 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN AIS PUBLICATIONS 2.2.1 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Encode

GEN 2.2-1 20 NOV 08

When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words. When radiotelephony, is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form. * Signal is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service. # Signal for use in the teletypewriter service only. Variations from ICAO DocA A A (A0-A5) AAA Amber Amplitude modulation (AM) (or AAB, AAC . . . etc., in sequence) Amended meteorological message (message type designator) Air-to-air Assigned altitude deviation Aircraft autonomous integrity monitoring Above aerodrome level Advance boundary information Abeam Aerodrome beacon About Above Altocumulus (to be pronounced AY-CARS) Aircraft communication addressing and reporting system Airborne collision avoidance system Area control centre or area control Notification of an aircraft accident Aircraft Acknowledge Altimeter check location Aircraft classification number Acceptance (message type designator) Accept or accepted Active or activated or activity Aerodrome Advisory area Aerodrome chart Addition or additional Automatic direction-finding equipment ADIZ ADJ ADO ADR ADS* (to be pronounced AY-DIZ) Air defence identification zone Adjacent Aerodrome office (specify service) Advisory route The address (when this abbreviation is used to request a repetition, the question mark (IMI) precedes the abbreviation, e.g. IMI ADS) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Automatic dependent surveillance broadcast Automatic dependent surveillance contract Automatic dependent surveillance unit Advisory service Advise Aircraft earth station Flight plan filed in the air Aerodrome flight information service Yes or affirm or affirmative or that is correct Aeronautical fixed service . . . After . . . (time or place) Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network Air-to-ground Aerodromes, air routes and ground aids Above ground level Again Aeronautical information circular Air traffic services interfacility data communications Aeronautical information publication Aeronautical information regulation and control Air-report

A/A AAD AAIM AAL ABI ABM ABN ABT ABV AC ACARS

ADS-B ADS-C ADSU ADVS ADZ AES AFIL AFIS AFM AFS AFT AFTN A/G AGA AGL AGN AIC AIDC AIP AIRAC AIREP

ACAS ACC ACCID ACFT ACK ACL ACN ACP ACPT ACT AD ADA ADC ADDN ADF


AIP AFGHANISTANAIRMET Information concerning Enroute weather phenomena which may affect the safety of low-level aircraft operations Aeronautical information services Alighting area Alert phase Alerting (message type designator) Alerting service Approach lighting system Altitude Alternate or alternating (light alternates in colour) Alternate (aerodrome) Area minimum altitude Amend or amended (used to indicate amended meteorological message; message type designator) Amendment (AIP Amendment) Aeronautical mobile service Above mean sea level Aeronautical mobile satellite service . . . Aeronautical chart 1:500 000 (followed by name/title) . . . Aeronautical navigation chart small scale (followed by name/title and scale) Air navigation plan Answer . . . Aerodrome obstacle chart (followed by type and name/title) Airport (to be pronounced AY-PAPI) Abbreviated precision approach path indicator Approach . . . Aircraft parking/docking chart (followed by name/title) Apron Approach control office or approach control or approach control service April Approximate or approximately After passing Auxiliary power unit Approve or approved or approval Area chart Arrange Air traffic services reporting office Aerodrome reference point Air-report (message type designator) Automatic error correction Arrival (message type designator) Arrive or arrival ARS ARST AS ASC ASDA ASE ASHTAM

GEN 2.2-2 20 NOV 08Special air-report (message type designator) Arresting (specify (part of) aircraft arresting equipment) Altostratus Ascend to or ascending to Accelerate-stop distance available Altimetry system error Special series NOTAM notifying, by means of a specific format, change in activity of a volcano, a volcanic eruption and/or volcanic ash cloud that is of significance to aircraft operations Airspeed gain Airspeed loss Asphalt . . . At (followed by time at which weather change is forecast to occur) Actual time of arrival Air traffic control (in general) . . . Air traffic control surveillance minimum altitude chart (followed by name/title) Actual time of departure Air traffic flow management Automatic terminal information service Air traffic management Aeronautical telecommunication network . . . At . . . (time or place) Air traffic services Attention (to be pronounced AY-TEE-VASIS) Abbreviated T visual approach slope indicator system Aerodrome traffic zone August Authorized or authorization All up weight Auxiliary Available or availability Average Aviation gasoline Advise at what time able Airway Azimuth

AIS ALA ALERFA ALR ALRS ALS ALT ALTN ALTN AMA AMD

ASPEEDG ASPEEDL ASPH AT ATA ATC ATCSMAC

AMDT AMS AMSL AMSS ANC ANCS

ATD ATFM ATIS ATM ATN ATP ATS ATTN AT-VASIS

ANP ANS AOC AP APAPI

APCH APDC APN APP APR APRX APSG APU APV ARC ARNG ARO ARP ARP ARQ ARR ARR

ATZ AUG AUTH AUW AUX AVBL AVG AVGAS AWTA AWY AZM B

B Blue BA Braking action BARO-VNAV (to be pronounced BAA-RO-VEENAV) Barometric vertical navigation


AIP AFGHANISTANBASE BCFG BCN BCST BDRY BECMG BFR BKN BL BLDG BLO BLW BOC BOMB BR BRF BRG BRKG BS BTL BTN C ..C Centre (preceded by runway designation number to identify a parallel runway) Degrees Celsius (Centigrade) Course to an altitude Category Clear air turbulence (to be pronounced KAV-OH-KAY) Visibility, cloud and present weather better than prescribed values or conditions (to be pronounced CEE BEE) Cumulonimbus Cirrocumulus (or CCB, CCC . . . etc., in sequence) Corrected meteorological message (message type designator) Candela Coordination (message type designator) Change frequency to . . . Course to a fix Confirm or I confirm (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Circling guidance light(s) Channel This is a channel-continuity-check of transmission to permit comparison of your record of channel-sequence Cloud base Fog patches Beacon (aeronautical ground light) Broadcast Boundary Becoming Before Broken . . . Blowing (followed by DU = dust, SA = sand or SN = snow) Building Below clouds . . . Below . . . Base Operations Centre Bombing Mist Short (used to indicate the type of approach desired or required) Bearing Braking Commercial broadcasting station Between layers Between

GEN 2.2-3 20 NOV 08numbers of messages received on the channel (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) CHG Modification (message type designator) Change or changed Cirrus Common ICAO data interchange network Near or over large towns Civil Check Centre line Clear type of ice formation Calibration Cloud Calling Climb-out area Clear(s) or cleared to . . . or clearance Runway(s) cleared (used in METAR/SPECI) Close or closed or closing Centimetre Climb to or climbing to Completion or completed or complete Cancel or cancelled Flight plan cancellation (message type designator) Communications, navigation and surveillance Communications Concrete Condition Continuous Construction or constructed Continue(s) or continued Coordinate or coordination Coordinates Change-over point Correct or correction or corrected (used to indicate corrected meteorological message; message type designator) At the coast Cover or covered or covering Controller-pilot data link communications Current flight plan (message type designator) Cyclic redundancy check Collision risk model Cruise Call sign Cirrostratus

CHG CI CIDIN CIT CIV CK CL CLA CLBR CLD CLG CLIMB-OUT CLR CLRD CLSD CM CMB CMPL CNL CNL CNS COM CONC COND CONS CONST CONT COOR COORD COP COR

C CA CAT CAT CAVOK

CB CC CCA

CD CDN CF CF CFM* CGL CH CH#

COT COV CPDLC CPL CRC CRM CRZ CS CS


AIP AFGHANISTANCTA CTAF CTAM CTC CTL CTN CTR CU CUF CUST CVR CW CWY D D 10 minutes) D Downward (tendency in RVR during previous Control area Common Traffic Advisory Frequency Climb to and maintain Contact Control Caution Control zone Cumulus Cumuliform Customs Cockpit voice recorder Continuous wave Clearway DIV DLA DLA DLIC DLY DME DNG DOC DOM DP DPT DR DR DRG DS DSB DST DTAM DTG DTHR DTRT DTW DU DUC DUPE# DUR D-VOLMET DVOR DW DX DZ E E EAT EB EDA EEE# EET EFC EFIS EGNOS

GEN 2.2-4 20 NOV 08Divert or diverting Delay or delayed Delay (message type designator) Data link initiation capability Daily Distance measuring equipment Danger or dangerous Document (ICAO) Domestic Dew point temperature Depth Dead reckoning . . . Low drifting (followed by DU = dust, SA = sand or SN = snow) During Duststorm Double sideband Day light saving time (Summer time) Descend to and maintain Date-time group Displaced runway threshold Deteriorate or deteriorating Dual tandem wheels Dust Dense upper cloud This is a duplicate message (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Duration Data link VOLMET Doppler VOR Dual wheels Duplex operation Drizzle

. . . Danger area (followed by identification) DA Decision altitude D-ATIS (to be pronounced DEE-ATIS) Data link automatic terminal information service DB Decibel (noise level) DCA Director of Civil Aviation or Department of Civil Aviation DCD Double channel duplex DCKG Docking DCP Datum crossing point DCPC Direct controller-pilot communications DCS Double channel simplex DCT Direct (in relation to flight plan clearances and type of approach) DE* From (used to precede the call sign of the calling station) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) DEC December DEG Degrees DEP Depart or departure DEP Departure (message type designator) DER Departure end of the runway DES Descend to or descending to DEST Destination DETRESFA Distress phase DEV Deviation or deviating DF Direction finding DFDR Digital flight data recorder DFTI Distance from touchdown indicator DH Decision height DIF Diffuse DIST Distance

EHF ELBA

East or eastern longitude Expected approach time Eastbound Elevation differential area Error (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Estimated elapsed time Expect further clearance (to be pronounced EE-FIS) Electronic flight instrument system (to be pronounced EGG-NOS) European geostationary navigation overlay service Extremely high frequency [30 000 to 300 000 MHz] Emergency location beacon aircraft


AIP AFGHANISTANELEV ELR ELT EM EMBD Elevation Extra long range Emergency locator transmitter Emission Embedded in a layer (to indicate cumulonimbus embedded in layers of other clouds) Emergency Stop-end (related to RVR) East-north-east Engine En route . . . Enroute chart (followed by name/title) Estimated off-block time Equipment Here . . . or herewith East-south-east Estimate or estimated or estimation (message type designator) Estimated time of arrival or estimating arrival Estimated time of departure or estimating departure Estimated time over significant point Every Except Exercises or exercising or to exercise Expect or expected or expecting Extend or extending FIC FIR FIS FISA FL FLD FLG FLR FLT FLTCK FLUC FLW FLY FM

GEN 2.2-5 20 NOV 08Flight information centre Flight information region Flight information service Automated flight information service Flight level Field Flashing Flares Flight Flight check Fluctuating or fluctuation or fluctuated Follow(s) or following Fly or flying Course from a fix to manual termination (used in navigation database coding) From . . . From (followed by time weather change is forecast to begin) Flight management computer Flight management system Flow management unit Final approach Forward Operating Base Flight path alignment point Filed flight plan (message type designator) Feet per minute Flight plan route Fuel remaining Frequency Friday Firing Front (relating to weather) Frost (used in aerodrome warnings) Frequent Fire Support Base Full stop landing Flight service station First Feet (dimensional unit) Flight technical error Fictitious threshold point Flight technical tolerance Smoke Freezing Freezing drizzle Freezing fog Freezing rain

EMERG END ENE ENG ENR ENRC EOBT EQPT ER* ESE EST ETA* ETD ETO EV EXC EXER EXP EXTD F F FA FAC FAF FAL FAP FAS FATO FAX FBL

FM FM FMC FMS FMU FNA FOB FPAP FPL

FC FCST FCT FDPS FEB FEW FG

FPM FPR FR FREQ FRI Fixed FRNG Course from a fix to an altitude FRONT Facilities FROST Final approach fix FRQ Facilitation of international air FSB transport FSL Final approach point FSS Final approach segment FST Final approach and take-off area FT Facsimile transmission FTE Light (used to indicate the intensity of FTP weather phenomena, interference or static reports, e.g. FBL RA = light FTT rain) FU Funnel cloud (tornado or water spout) FZ Forecast FZDZ Friction coefficient FZFG Flight data processing system FZRA February G Few Fog G

Green


AIP AFGHANISTANG . . . Variations from the mean wind speed (gusts) (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF) Go ahead, resume sending (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Ground-to-air Ground-to-air and air-to-ground GPS and geostationary earth orbit augmented navigation Area forecast for low-level flights GBAS azimuth reference point (to be pronounced GEE-BAS) Ground-based augmentation system Ground controlled approach system or ground controlled approach General Geographic or true Ground earth station Glider (to be pronounced GLO-NAS) Global orbiting navigation satellite system . . . Ground movement chart (followed by name/title) Ground Ground check Global navigation satellite system Glide path Glide path angle Glide path intercept point Global positioning system Ground proximity warning system Hail (to be pronounced GRASS) Groundbased regional augmentation system Grass landing area Processed meteorological data in the form of grid point values expressed in binary form (meteorological code) Gravel Ground speed Small hail and/or snow pellets Geoid undulation HEL HF HF HGT HJ HLDG HM HN HO HOL HOSP HPA HR HS HURCN HVDF

GEN 2.2-6 20 NOV 08Helicopter High frequency [3 000 to 30 000 kHz] Holding/racetrack to a fix Height or height above Sunrise to sunset Holding Holding/racetrack to a manual termination Sunset to sunrise Service available to meet operational requirements Holiday Hospital aircraft Hectopascal Hours Service available during hours of scheduled operations Hurricane High and very high frequency direction finding stations (at the same location) Heavy Heavy (used to indicate the intensity of weather phenomena, e.g. HVY RA = heavy No specific working hours Higher Haze Hertz (cycle per second)

GA G/A G/A/G GAGAN GAMET GARP GBAS GCA GEN GEO GES GLD GLONASS

GMC GND GNDCK GNSS GP GPA GPIP GPS GPWS GR GRAS GRASS GRIB

HVY HVY

rain) HX HYR HZ HZ I IAC IAF IAO IAP IAR IAS IBN IC

GRVL GS GS GUND H H H24 HA HAPI HBN HDF HDG

High pressure area or the centre of high pressure Continuous day and night service Holding/racetrack to an altitude Helicopter approach path indicator Hazard beacon High frequency direction-finding station Heading

ICE ID IDENT IF IFF IFR IGA ILS IM IMC

. . . Instrument approach chart (followed by name/title) Initial approach fix In and out of clouds Instrument approach procedure Intersection of air routes Indicated airspeed Identification beacon Ice crystals (very small ice crystals in suspension, also known as diamond dust) Icing Identifier or identify Identification Intermediate approach fix Identification friend/foe Instrument flight rules International general aviation Instrument landing system Inner marker Instrument meteorological conditions


AIP AFGHANISTANImmigration Interrogation sign (question mark) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) IMPR Improve or improving IMT Immediate or immediately INA Initial approach INBD Inbound INC In cloud INCERFA Uncertainty phase INFO Information INOP Inoperative INP If not possible INPR In progress INS Inertial navigation system INSTL Install or installed or installation INSTR Instrument INT Intersection INTL International INTRG Interrogator INTRP Interrupt or interruption or interrupted INTSF Intensify or intensifying INTST Intensity IR Ice on runway IRS Inertial reference system ISA International standard atmosphere ISB Independent sideband ISOL Isolated I/V Instrument/visual IWI Illuminated wind indicator J JAN JTST JUL JUN K KG KHZ KIAS KM KMH KPA KT KW L ..L L ..M Left (preceded by runway designation M number to identify a parallel runway) Locator (see LM, LO) Kilograms Kilohertz Knots indicated airspeed Kilometres Kilometres per hour Kilopascal Knots Kilowatts LTD LTP LTT LV LVE LVL LVP LYR M January Jet stream July June IMG IMI* L LAM LAN LAT LCA LDA LDAH LDG LDI LEN LF LGT LGTD LIH LIL LIM LINE LM LMT LNAV LNG LO LOC LONG LORAN LPV LR

GEN 2.2-7 20 NOV 08Low pressure area or the centre of low pressure Logical acknowledgement (message type designator) Inland Latitude Local or locally or location or located Landing distance available Landing distance available, helicopter Landing Landing direction indicator Length Low frequency [30 to 300 kHz] Light or lighting Lighted Light intensity high Light intensity low Light intensity medium Line (used in SIGMET) Locator, middle Local mean time (to be pronounced EL-NAV) Lateral navigation Long (used to indicate the type of approach desired or required) Locator, outer Localizer Longitude LORAN (long range air navigation system) Localizer performance with vertical guidance The last message received by me was . . . (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Long range The last message sent by me was . . . or Last message was . . . (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Limited Landing threshold point Landline teletypewriter Light and variable (relating to wind) Leave or leaving Level Low visibility procedures Layer or layered

LRG LS

Metres (preceded by figures) . . . Mach number (followed by figures)


AIP AFGHANISTAN. . . Minimum value of runway visual range (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI) MAA Maximum authorized altitude MAG Magnetic MAHF Missed approach holding fix MAINT Maintenance MAP Aeronautical maps and charts MAPT Missed approach point MAR At sea MAR March MAS Manual Al simplex MATF Missed approach turning fix MAX Maximum MAY May MBST Microburst MCA Minimum crossing altitude MCW Modulated continuous wave MDA Minimum descent altitude MDF Medium frequency direction-finding station MDH Minimum descent height MEA Minimum Enroute altitude MEHT Minimum eye height over threshold (for visual approach slope indicator systems) MET Meteorological or meteorology METAR Aerodrome routine meteorological report (in meteorological code) MET REPORT Local routine meteorological report (in abbreviated plain language) MF Medium frequency [300 to 3 000 kHz] MHDF Medium and high frequency directionfinding stations (at the same location) MHVDF Medium, high and very high frequency direction-finding stations (at the same location) MHZ Megahertz MID Mid-point (related to RVR) MIFG Shallow fog MIL Military MIN* Minutes MIS Missing . . . (transmission identification) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) MKR Marker radio beacon MLS Microwave landing system MM Middle marker MNM Minimum MNPS Minimum navigation performance specifications MNT Monitor or monitoring or monitored MNTN Maintain MOA Military operating area M MOC MOCA MOD

GEN 2.2-8 20 NOV 08Minimum obstacle clearance (required) Minimum obstacle clearance altitude Moderate (used to indicate the intensity of weather phenomena, interference or static reports, e.g. MODRA = moderate rain) Above mountains Monday Minimum operational performance standards Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Meteorological Operational Telecommunications Network Europe Move or moving or movement Metres per second Minimum reception altitude Medium range ATS/MET reporting point Minus Minimum sector altitude (to be pronounced EM-SAS) Multifunctional transport satellite (MTSAT) satellite-based augmentation system Minimum safe altitude warning Message Mean sea level Message . . . (transmission identification) has been misrouted (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Monopulse secondary surveillance radar Mountain Metric units Mountain waves Medium and very high frequency direction finding stations (at the same location) Meteorological watch office Mixed type of ice formation (white and clear)

MON MON MOPS MoTCA MOTNE MOV MPS MRA MRG MRP MS MSA MSAS

MSAW MSG MSL MSR#

MSSR MT MTU MTW MVDF

MWO MX N N N N/A NADP NASC NAT NAV NB

No distinct tendency (in RVR during previous 10 minutes) North or northern latitude Not applicable Noise abatement departure procedure National AIS system centre North Atlantic Navigation Northbound


AIP AFGHANISTANNBFR NC NCD NDB NDV NE NEB NEG NGT NIL* NM NML NNE NNW NO NOF NOSIG NOTAM Not before No change No cloud detected (used in automated METAR/SPECI) Non-directional radio beacon No directional variations available (used in automated METAR/SPECI) North-east North-eastbound No or negative or permission not granted or that is not correct Night None or I have nothing to send to you Nautical miles Normal North-north-east North-north-west No (negative) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) International NOTAM office No significant change (used in trendtype landing forecasts) A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations November Normal operating zone Non-precision approach Number No reply heard Nimbostratus Nil significant cloud Navigation system error Nil significant weather National No transgression zone North-west North-westbound Next OCC OCH OCNL OCS OCT OFZ OGN OHD OIS OK* OLDI OM OPA OPC OPMET OPN OPR OPS O/R ORD OSV OTLK OTP OTS OUBD OVC P P

GEN 2.2-9 20 NOV 08Occulting (light) Obstacle clearance height Occasional or occasionally Obstacle clearance surface October Obstacle free zone Originate (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Overhead Obstacle identification surface We agree or It is correct (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) On-line data interchange Outer marker Opaque, white type of ice formation Control indicated is operational control Operational meteorological (information) Open or opening or opened Operator or operate or operative or operating or operational Operations On request Order Ocean station vessel Outlook (used in SIGMET messages for volcanic ash and tropical cyclones) On top

NOV NOZ NPA NR NRH NS NSC NSE NSW NTL NTZ NW NWB NXT O OAC OAS OBS OBSC OBST OCA OCA

Organized track system OutboundOvercast

P PA PALS PANS PAPI PAR PARL PATC PAX PCD PCL PCN PDC

Oceanic area control centre Obstacle assessment surface Observe or observed or observation Obscure or obscured or obscuring Obstacle Obstacle clearance altitude Oceanic control area

. . . Maximum value of wind speed or runway visual range (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF) . . . Prohibited area (followed by identification) Precision approach Precision approach lighting system (specify category) Procedures for air navigation services Precision approach path indicator Precision approach radar Parallel . . . Precision approach terrain chart (followed by name/title) Passenger(s) Proceed or proceeding Pilot-controlled lighting Pavement classification number Pre-departure clearance


AIP AFGHANISTANPDG PER PERM PIB PJE PL PLA PLN PLVL PN PNR PO POB POC POSS PPI PPR PPSN PRFG PRI PRKG PROB PROC PROV PRP PS PSG PSN PSP PSR PSYS PTN PTS PWR Q QDL Do you intend to ask me for a series of bearings? or I intend to ask you for a series of bearings (to be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) Magnetic heading (zero wind) Magnetic bearing Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at runway threshold) Magnetic orientation of runway What is my distance to your station? or Your distance to my station is (distance figures and units) (to be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) Shall I run my test tape/a test sentence? or Run your test tape/a test sentence (to be used in AFS as a Q Code) Procedure design gradient Performance Permanent Pre-flight information bulletin Parachute jumping exercise Ice pellets Practice low approach Flight plan Present level Prior notice required Point of no return Dust/sand whirls (dust devils) Persons on board Point of contact Possible Plan position indicator Prior permission required Present position Aerodrome partially covered by fog Primary Parking Probability Procedure Provisional Point-in-space reference point Plus Passing QNH QSP

GEN 2.2-10 20 NOV 08Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground Will you relay to . . . free of charge? or I will relay to . . . free of charge (to be used in AFS as a Q Code) Shall I cancel telegram number . . .? or Cancel telegram number . . . (to be used in AFS as a Q Code) True bearing Will you give me the position of my station according to the bearings taken by the D/F stations which you control? or The position of your station according to the bearings taken by the D/F stations that I control was . . . latitude . . . longitude (or other indication of position), class . . . at . . . hours (to be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Code) Quadrant Will you indicate the TRUE track to reach you? or The TRUE track to reach me is . . . degrees at . . . hours (to be used in radiotelegraphy as a Q Code)

QTA

QTE QTF

QUAD QUJ

R .. . R Right (preceded by runway designation number to identify a parallel runway) Rate of turn Red . . . Restricted area (followed by identification) . . . Runway (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI) Received (acknowledgement of receipt) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Rain Resolution advisory Rules of the air and air traffic services Ragged Runway arresting gear Runway alignment indicator Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring Regional AIS system centre Remote altimeter setting source Rescue boat Reach cruising altitude Rescue coordination centre Radiocommunication failure (message type designator)

Position Pierced steel plankPrimary surveillance radar Pressure system(s) Procedure turn Polar track structure Power

R R R R R*

QDM QDR QFE QFU QGE

RA RA RAC RAG RAG RAI RAIM RASC RASS RB RCA RCC RCF RCH RCL

QJH

Reach or reachingRunway centre line


AIP AFGHANISTANRCLL RCLR RCP RDH RDL RDO RE REC REDL REF REG RENL REP REQ RERTE RESA RF RG RHC RIF RIME RITE RL RLA RLCE RLLS RLNA RMK RNAV RNG RNP ROBEX ROC ROD ROFOR RON RPDS RPI RPL RPLC RPS RPT* RQ* RQMNTS Runway centre line light(s) Recleared Required communication performance Reference datum height Radial Radio Recent (used to qualify weather phenomena, e.g. RERA = recent rain) Receive or receiver RQP RQS RR RRA

GEN 2.2-11 20 NOV 08Request flight plan (message type designator) Request supplementary flight plan (message type designator) Report reaching (or RRB, RRC . . . etc., in sequence) Delayed meteorological message (message type designator) Rescue sub-centre Runway surface condition Responder beacon Enroute surveillance radar Root sum square Delayed (used to indicate delayed meteorological message; message type designator) Route Radiotelephone Radiotelegraph Runway threshold light(s) Return or returned or returning Rejected take-off distance available, helicopter Return to service Radioteletypewriter

Runway edge light(s) Reference to . . . or refer to . . .Registration Runway end light(s) Report or reporting or reporting point Request or requested Re-route Runway end safety area Constant radius arc to a fix Range (lights) Right-hand circuit Reclearance in flight Rime (used in aerodrome warnings) Right (direction of turn) Report leaving Relay to Request level change en route Runway lead-in lighting system Request level not available Remark (to be pronounced AR-NAV) Area navigation Radio range Required navigation performance Regional OPMET bulletin exchange (scheme) Rate of climb Rate of descent Route forecast (in meteorological code) Receiving only Reference path data selector Radar position indicator Repetitive flight plan Replace or replaced Radar position symbol Repeat or I repeat (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Request (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Requirements

RSC RSCD RSP RSR RSS RTD

RTE RTF RTG RTHL RTN RTODAH RTS RTT RTZL RUT RV RVR RVSM

Runway touchdown zone light(s)Standard regional route transmitting frequencies Rescue vessel Runway visual range Reduced vertical separation minimum (300 m (1 000 ft)) between FL 290 and FL 410 Runway

RWY S S S SA SAA SALS SAN SAP SAR SARPS SAT SATCOM SB SBAS SC SCT

South or southern latitude . . . State of the sea (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI) Sand Senior Airfield Authority Simple approach lighting system Sanitary As soon as possible Search and rescue Standards and Recommended Practices [ICAO] Saturday Satellite communication Southbound (to be pronounced ESS-BAS) Satellite-based augmentation system Stratocumulus Scattered


AIP AFGHANISTANSD SDBY SDF SE SEA Standard deviation Stand by Step down fix South-east Sea (used in connection with seasurface temperature and state of the sea) South-eastbound Seconds Section Sector Selective calling system September Service or servicing or served Severe (used e.g. to qualify icing and turbulence reports) Surface Snow grains Signal . . . Shower (followed by RA = rain, SN = snow, PL = ice pellets, GR = hail, GS = small hail and/or snow pellets or combinations thereof, e.g. SHRASN = showers of rain and snow) Super high frequency [3 000 to 30 000 MHz] International system of units Standard instrument departure SPECIAL SPI SPL SPOC SPOT SQ SQL SR SRA SRE

GEN 2.2-12 20 NOV 08Local special meteorological report (in abbreviated plain language) Special position indicator Supplementary flight plan (message type designator) SAR point of contact Spot wind Squall Squall line Sunrise Surveillance radar approach Surveillance radar element of precision approach radar system Short range Search and rescue region Secondary Sandstorm Sunset Single sideband South-south-east Secondary surveillance radar Supersonic transport South-south-west Stratus Straight-in approach Standard instrument arrival Standard Stratiform Station Stationary Short take-off and landing Status

SEB SEC SECN SECT SELCAL SEP SER SEV SFC SG SGL SH

SHF SI SID SIF SIG SIGMET

SIMUL SIWL SKC SKED SLP SLW SMC SMR SN SNOCLO

SRG SRR SRY SS SS SSB SSE SSR SST SSW ST STA STAR STD STF Selective identification feature STN Significant STNR Information concerning Enroute STOL weather phenomena which may affect STS the safety of aircraft operations STWL Simultaneous or simultaneously SUBJ Single isolated wheel load SUN Sky clear SUP Schedule or scheduled SUPPS Speed limiting point SVC Slow SVCBL Surface movement control SW Surface movement radar SWB Snow Aerodrome closed due to snow (used SWY SX in METAR/SPECI) T T TA TA TAA TACAN TAF

Stopway light(s) Subject toSunday Supplement (AIP Supplement) Regional supplementary procedures Service message Serviceable South-west South-westbound Stopway Simplex operations

SNOWTAM Special series NOTAM notifying the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush or standing water associated with snow, slush and ice on the movement area, by means of a specific format SOC Start of climb SPECI Aerodrome special meteorological report (in meteorological code)

Temperature Traffic advisory Transition altitude Terminal arrival altitude UHF tactical air navigation aid Aerodrome forecast (in meteorological code)


AIP AFGHANISTANTA/H TAIL TAR TAS TAX TC TCAC TCAS RA Turn at an altitude/height Tail wind Terminal area surveillance radar True airspeed Taxiing or taxi Tropical cyclone Tropical cyclone advisory centre (to be pronounced TEE-CAS-ARAY) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory Threshold crossing height Towering cumulus Tornado Touchdown zone Technical reason Telephone Temporary or temporarily Track to fix Traffic Touch-and-go landing Taxiing guidance system Threshold Through Thursday Traffic information broadcast by aircraft Until Until past . . . (place) Take-off . . . Till (followed by time by which weather change is forecast to end)

GEN 2.2-13 20 NOV 08thunder heard but no precipitation at the aerodrome) . . . Thunderstorm (followed by RA = rain, SN = snow, PL = ice pellets, GR = hail, GS = small hail and/or snow pellets or combinations thereof, e.g. TSRASN = thunderstorm with rain and snow) Tsunami (used in aerodrome warnings) Teletypewriter Tuesday Turbulence (to be pronounced TEE-VASIS) T visual approach slope indicator system Terminal VOR Aerodrome control tower or aerodrome control Taxiway Taxiway-link . . . Maximum temperature (followed by figures in TAF) Text (when the abbreviation is used to request a repetition, the question mark (IMI) precedes the abbreviation, e.g. IMI TXT) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Type of aircraft Typhoon

TS

TSUNAMI TT TUE TURB T-VASIS

TCH TCU TDO TDZ TECR TEL TEMPO TF TFC TGL TGS THR THRU THU TIBA TIL TIP TKOF TL TLOF TMA TN TNA TNH TO TOC TODA TODAH TOP TORA TP TR TRA TRANS TREND TRL TROP TS

TVOR TWR TWY TWYL TX TXT*

TYP TYPH U U UAB UAC UAR UDF UFN UHDT UHF UIC UIR ULR UNA UNAP UNL UNREL UP U/S UTA UTC

Touchdown and lift-off areaTerminal control area . . . Minimum temperature (followed by figures in TAF) Turn altitude Turn height . . . To . . . (place) Top of climb Take-off distance available Take-off distance available, helicopter Cloud top Take-off run available Turning point Track Temporary reserved airspace Transmits or transmitter Trend forecast Transition level Tropopause Thunderstorm (in aerodrome reports and forecasts, TS used alone means

Upward (tendency in RVR during previous 10 minutes) . . . Until advised by . . . Upper area control centre Upper air route Ultra high frequency direction-finding station Until further notice Unable higher due traffic Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000 MHz] Upper information centre Upper flight information region Ultra long range Unable Unable to approve Unlimited Unreliable Unidentified precipitation (used in automated METAR/SPECI) Unserviceable Upper control area Coordinated Universal Time


AIP AFGHANISTANV ...V . . . Variations from the mean wind direction (preceded and followed by figures in METAR/SPECI, e.g. 350V070) Heading to an altitude Volcanic ash Volcanic ash advisory centre . . . Visual approach chart (followed by name/title) In valleys Runway control van Magnetic variation Visual-aural radio range Visual approach slope indicator systems . . . Vicinity of the aerodrome (followed by FG = fog, FC = funnel cloud, SH = shower, PO = dust/sand whirls, BLDU = blowing dust, BLSA = blowing sand, BLSN = blowing snow, DS = duststorm, SS = sandstorm, TS = thunderstorm or VA = volcanic ash, e.g. VCFG = vicinity fog) Vicinity Very high frequency direction-finding station Vertical Visual flight rules Very high frequency [30 to 300 MHz] Heading to an intercept Very important person Visibility Very low frequency [3 to 30 kHz] Very long range Heading to a manual termination Visual meteorological conditions (to be pronounced VEE-NAV) Vertical navigation Meteorological information for aircraft in flight VHF omnidirectional radio range VOR and TACAN combination VOR airborne equipment test facility Vertical path angle Variable By visual reference to the ground Vertical speed Vector to final Vertical take-off and landing . . . Vertical visibility (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI and TAF) W W W

GEN 2.2-14 20 NOV 08West or western longitude White . . . Sea-surface temperature (followed by figures in METAR/SPECI)

VA VA VAAC VAC VAL VAN VAR VAR VASIS VC

WAAS WAC WAFC WB WBAR WDI WDSPR WED WEF WGS-84 WI WID WIE WILCO WIND WINTEM WIP WKN WNW WO WPT WRNG WS WSPD WSW WT WT WTSPT WWW WX X X XBAR XNG XS Y Y YCZ YES* YR

Wide area augmentation system. . . World Aeronautical Chart ICAO 1:1 000 000 (followed by name/title) World area forecast centre Westbound Wing bar lights Wind direction indicator Widespread Wednesday With effect from or effective from World Geodetic System 1984 Within Width or wide With immediate effect or effective immediately Will comply Wind Forecast upper wind and temperature for aviation Work in progress Weaken or weakening West-north-west Without Way-point Warning Wind shear Wind speed West-south-west Weight Wireless telegraphy Waterspout Worldwide web Weather

VCY VDF VER VFR VHF VI VIP VIS VLF VLR VM VMC VNAV VOLMET VOR VORTAC VOT VPA VRB VSA VSP VTF VTOL VV W

Cross Crossbar (of approach lighting system) Crossing Atmospherics

Yellow Yellow caution zone (runway lighting) Yes (affirmative) (to be used in AFS as a procedure signal) Your


AIP AFGHANISTANZ Z Coordinated Universal Time (in meteorological messages)

GEN 2.2-15 20 NOV 08


AIP AFGHANISTAN 2.2.2 National and ICAO Abbreviations - Decode

GEN 2.2-16 20 NOV 08

When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words. When radiotelephony, is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form. * Signal is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service. # Signal for use in the teletypewriter service only. Variations from ICAO Doc 8400A Abbreviated precision approach path indicator (to be pronounced AY-PAPI) Abbreviated T visual approach slope indicator system (to be pronounced AY-TEE-VASIS) Abeam About Above Above aerodrome level Above ground level Above mean sea level Above mountains Accelerate-stop distance available Accept or accepted Acceptance (message type designator) Acknowledge Active or activated or activity Actual time of arrival Actual time of departure Addition or additional Adjacent Advance boundary information Advise Advise at what time able Advisory area Advisory route Advisory service Aerodrome Aerodrome beacon Aerodrome chart Aerodrome closed due to snow (used in METAR/SPECI) Aerodrome control tower or aerodrome control Aerodrome flight information service Aerodrome forecast (in meteorological code) Aerodrome obstacle chart (followed by type and name/title) APAPI Aerodrome office (specify service) Aerodrome partially covered by fog AT-VASIS Aerodrome reference point Aerodrome routine meteorological ABM report (in meteorological code) ABT Aerodrome special meteorological ABV report (in meteorological code) AAL Aerodromes, air routes and ground AGL aids AMSL Aerodrome traffic zone MON Aeronautical chart 1:500 000 ASDA (followed by name/title) ACPT Aeronautical fixed service Aeronautical fixed ACP telecommunication network ACK Aeronautical information circular ACT Aeronautical information publication ATA Aeronautical information regulation and control ATD Aeronautical information services ADDN Aeronautical maps and charts ADJ Aeronautical mobile satellite service ABI Aeronautical mobile service ADZ Aeronautical navigation chart AWTA small scale (followed by name/title ADA and scale) ADR Aeronautical telecommunication ADVS network AD After . . . (time or place) ABN After passing ADC Again Airborne collision avoidance system SNOCLO Aircraft Aircraft accident, notification of TWR Aircraft autonomous integrity monitoring AFIS Aircraft classification number TAF AOC . . . ADO PRFG ARP METAR SPECI AGA ATZ ANC . . . AFS AFTN AIC AIP AIRAC AIS MAP AMSS AMS

ANCS . . . ATN AFT . . . APSG AGN ACAS ACFT ACCID AAIM ACN


AIP AFGHANISTANAircraft communication addressing and reporting system (to be pronounced AY-CARS) Aircraft earth station Aircraft parking/docking chart (followed by name/title) Air defence identification zone (to be pronounced AY-DIZ) Air navigation plan Airport Air-report Air-report (message type designator) Airspeed gain Airspeed loss Air Surveillance Radar Air-to-air Air-to-ground Air traffic control (in general) Air traffic control surveillance minimum altitude chart (followed by name/title) Air traffic flow management Air traffic management Air traffic services Air traffic services interfacility data communications Air traffic services reporting office Airway Alerting (message type designator) Alerting service Alert phase Alighting area All up weight Alternate or alternating (light alternates in colour) Alternate (aerodrome) Altimeter check location Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground Altimetry system error Altitude Altocumulus Altostratus Amber Amend or amended (used to indicate amended meteorological message; message type designator) Amended meteorological message (message type designator) Amendment (AIP Amendment) ACARS Amplitude modulation (AM) AES Answer Approach APDC . . . Approach control office or approach control or approach control service Approach lighting system ADIZ Approve or approved or approval ANP Approximate or approximately AP April AIREP Apron Area chart ARP ASPEEDG Area control centre or area control ASPEEDL Area forecast for low-level flights Area minimum altitude ASR Area navigation (to be pronounced A/A AR-NAV) A/G Arrange ATC Arresting (specify (part of) aircraft arresting equipment) ATCSMAC .Arrival (message type designator) .. Arrive or arrival ATFM Ascend to or ascending to ATM Asphalt ATS Assigned altitude deviation As soon as possible AIDC At (followed by time at which ARO weather change is forecast to AWY occur) ALR At . . . (time or place) ALRS Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome ALERFA elevation (or at runway threshold) ALA Atmospherics AUW At sea ATS/MET reporting point ALTN Attention ALTN At the coast ACL August Authorized or authorization QNH Automated flight information service ASE Automatic dependent surveillance ALT broadcast AC Automatic dependent surveillance AS contract A Automatic dependent surveillance unit Automatic direction-finding equipment AMD Automatic error correction Automatic terminal information AAA (or service AAB, Auxiliary AAC . . . etc.,

GEN 2.2-17 20 NOV 08in sequence) AMDT A (A0-A5) ANS APCH APP ALS APV APRX APR APN ARC ACC GAMET AMA RNAV ARNG ARST ARR ARR ASC ASPH AAD SAP

AT . . . ATP . . . QFE XS MAR MRP ATTN COT AUG AUTH FISA ADS-B ADS-C ADSU ADF ARQ ATIS AUX


AIP AFGHANISTANAvailable or availability Average Aviation gasoline Aerodrome meteorological report (in meteorological code) Aerodrome special meteorological report (in meteorological code) Azimuth B Barometric vertical navigation (to be pronounced BAA-RO-VEENAV) Beacon (aeronautical ground light) Bearing Becoming Before Below . . . Below clouds Between Between layers Blowing (followed by DU = dust, SA = sand or SN = s