AD 2 AERODROMES

VEGK

VEGK AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

VEGK - GORAKHPUR [INDIAN AIR FORCE]

NOTE: Aeronautical Data and Aeronautical Information published here under is as provided by Indian Air Force

 

VEGK

AD 2.2

AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

Aerodrome reference point coordinates and its site

264429N 0832701E

50 FT East of the middle marker at a distance of 232 FT from northern edge of the runway

2

Direction and distance of aerodrome reference point from the center of the city or town which the aerodrome serves

06 KM East of Gorakhpur City

3

Aerodrome elevation and reference temperature

260 FT / 37.8 DEG C

4

Magnetic variation, date of information and annual change

0.38 DEG E (2020) /0.01 DEG W

5

 

 

 

 

Name of aerodrome operator, address, telephone, telefax, e-mail address, AFS address, website (if available)

Senior Air Traffic Control Officer

Air Force Station,

Gorakhpur (UP)

Pin-273002,

 

Telephone:

+91-0551-2745035

Fax:

+91-0551-2745035

AFS:

VEGKZTZX

Email:

ats.17@nic.in

6

Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

7

Remarks

Joint User Airfield (Defence & Civil Ops)

VEGK

AD 2.3

OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

Aerodrome Operator

MON - FRI: 0200-0900 UTC

SAT, SUN & HOL : NIL

2

Custom and immigration

NIL

3

Health and sanitation

NIL

4

AIS briefing office

As per NOTAM

5

ATS reporting office (ARO)

HJ

6

MET Briefing office

HJ

7

Air Traffic Service

HJ

8

Fuelling

Mon-Fri : 0130 to 1630 UTC

Sat, Sun & Holidays : As per civil flights

9

Handling

0700 to 1900 Hrs

10

Security

0700 to 1900 Hrs

11

De-icing

NIL

12

Remarks

Operational hours can be extended till 2100

IST for civil scheduled operations.

VEGK

AD 2.4

HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo-handling facilities

NIL

2

Fuel and Oil types

JET A1

3

Fuelling facilities and capacity

Refueller

Capacity: 16000 X 3 , 6000 X 1

Discharge Rate (L/Sec): 12 L/Sec

Agency: IOC

4

De-icing facilities

NIL

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

NIL

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

NIL

7

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.5

PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of aerodrome

In Gorakhpur City Approx 06 Km

2

Restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of aerodrome

In Gorakhpur City Approx 06 Km

3

Transportation possibilities

Taxis at civil terminal

4

Medical Facilities

Hospital in Gorakhpur city

5

Bank and post office at or in the vicinity of

aerodrome

Banks: State bank of India ATM counters

Post office: Available in the City

6

Tourist office

Not Available

7

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.6

RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

Aerodrome category for fire fighting

Within ATS HR: CAT-7

2

Rescue equipment

Available as per AD Category

3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

A coordinated plan for removal of disabled aircraft exists. Disabled aircraft removal to be ensured by the operator in coordination with local authorities.

4

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.7

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY CLEARING

1

Type(s) of clearing equipment

NIL

2

Clearance priorities

NIL

3

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.8

APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1

Designation, surface and strength of aprons

Civil Apron

Surface : Rigid

Elevation : 255 FT

Strength

Stand No. Strength

1 PCN 57/R/C/X/T

2 PCN 57/R/C/X/T

3 PCN 57/R/C/X/T

 

2

Designation, width, surface and strength of

taxiways

Designation Width Surface Strength

PTT 75 FT Rigid PCN 71/R/C/XT

Link B 50 FT Flexible PCN 73/F/C/X/T

Link C 75 FT Rigid PCN 57/R/C/X/T

Link D 75 FT Rigid PCN 57/R/C/X/T

3

Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints

NIL

4

Location of VOR checkpoints

 

5

Position of INS checkpoints

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.9

SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

1

Use of aircraft stand identification signs, taxiway guidelines and visual docking/parking guidance system at aircraft stands

Ground markings for stand identification available and also taxi guidance provided on R/T

2

Runway and taxiway markings and lights

RWY Marking : RWY Designation, THR, Aiming point, TDZ, Centre Line, RWY Edge & RWY End

RWY Lights : Standard CAT II Lights available for RWY 29 and simple approach lights available for RWY 11.

TWY Marking : Centre line indicated by White broken lines, CAT II holding position marking, 04 Helipads marked on Parallel Taxiway

TWY Lights: Taxiway Edge lights installed.

3

Stop bars (if any)

Available

4

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.10

AERODROME OBSTACLES

Note: Resolution of obstacles coordinates is up to Second only

In Approach/Take-off/Circling Area and at AD

1

2

3

4

5

6

RWY/Area affected

Obstacle type

Coordinates

Elevation

Marking/LGT

Remarks

29/APCH

11/TKOF

TREE

264452.0N

0832546.0E

348 FT

NIL

TREES

29/APCH

11/TKOF

TANK

264450.0N

0832522.0E

331 FT

LGTD

OVER HEAD TANK

29/TKOF

11/APCH

TREE

264351.0N

0832827.0E

328 FT

NIL

TREES

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264439.0N

0832650.0E

335 FT

LGTD

ATC Tower

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264433.0N

0832725.0E

352 FT

LGTD

SIGNAL TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264444.0N

0832642.0E

354 FT

LGTD

SIGNAL TOWER

In circling area and at AD

TANK

264431.0N

0832626.0E

321 FT

LGTD

WATER TANK

In circling area and at AD

TREE

264414.0N

0832723.0E

380 FT

NIL

TREES

In circling area and at AD

TANK

264504.0N

0832638.0E

328 FT

LGTD

WATER TANK

In circling area and at AD

TANK

264459.0N

0832640.0E

335 FT

LGTD

WATER TANK

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264417.0N

0832511.0E

410 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

263730.0N

0831741.0E

397 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

265339.0N

0832909.0E

764 FT

LGTD

TV TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

265230.0N

0832753.0E

630 FT

LGTD

RADIO TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264955.0N

0833919.0E

383 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

OTHER

264108.0N

0832237.0E

558 FT

NIL

CHIMNEYS

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264110.0N

0833919.0E

387 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

263841.0N

0833506.0E

479 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264002.0N

0833519.0E

387 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264110.0N

0832950.0E

407 FT

LGTD

MICROWAVE TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264453.0N

0832201.0E

581 FT

LGTD

TOWER

In circling area and at AD

ANTENNA

264917.0N

0832133.0E

527 FT

NIL

Prilling tower of fertilizer Chimney

VEGK

AD 2.11

METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Name of the associated meteorological office

Met Office Air Force Station Gorakhpur

2

Hours of service and, where applicable, the designation of the responsible meteorological office outside these hours

24 Hrs Observational and

18 Hrs Forecasting Watch

3

Office responsible for preparation of TAFs and periods of validity and interval of issuance of the forecasts

Met Office, Air Force Station Gorakhpur

12 Hrs

4

Availability of the trend forecast for the aerodrome and interval of issuance

Trend

At interval of 30 Min

5

Information on how briefing and/or consultation is provided

Verbal and telephonic briefing provided

 

6

Types of flight documentation supplied and language(s) used in flight documentation

Tabular form English

7

Charts and other information displayed or available for briefing or consultation

Surface Chart, Upper Air Chart, Satellite imagery and NWP products

8

Supplementary equipment available for providing information on meteorological conditions, e.g. weather radar and receiver for satellite images;

Automatic Weather Station(AWS), Laser Ceilometer, LDS, DDRWE, MWR and Civil Internet.

 

9

The air traffic services unit(s) provided with meteorological information

ATC Gorakhpur

10

Additional information, e.g. concerning any limitation of service.

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.12

RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations

 

TRUE Bearings

Dimensions of RWY (M)

Strength of pavement

(PCN) and associated

data) and surface of runway and associated stopways

Geographical

coordinates for

threshold and

runway end

1

2

3

4

5

11

113.00 DEG

2777 x 45 M

91/F/C/X/T

THR:

264444.00N

0832614.00E

RWY END:

264409.00N

0832746.00E

29

293.00 DEG

2777 x 45 M

91/F/C/X/T

THR:

264409.00N

0832746.00E

RWY END:

264444.00N

0832614.00E

THR elevation

and highest

elevation of

TDZ of

precision APP

RWY

Slope of

runway and

associated

stopway

Dimensions of

stopway

(M)

Dimensions of

clearway

(M)

Dimensions of

strips

(M)

6

7

8

9

10

THR: 260259.0FT

TDZ:

 

296 x 45 M

296 x 45

3496 x 300 M

THR: 260.0FT

TDZ:

 

303 x 45 M

303 x 45

3496 x 300 M

Dimensions of

runway end

safety areas

Location and

description of

arresting system

(if any)

Existence of an

obstacle-free

zone

Remarks.

11

12

13

14

 

Arresting system not available for Civil flights

 

1. Arrester barrier structure exists on the edges of overrun, 150 FT from the stop end of RWY.

2. RHAG pendant cable (aircraft arresting gear) may be installed 1171 FT short of stop end of RWY during military operations.

3. PCN for first 314M and last 319M of RWY 11 is 71/R/C/X/T with rigid surface.

 

Arresting system not available for Civil flights

 

1. Arrester barrier structure exists on the edges of overrun, 150 FT from the stop end of RWY.

2. RHAG pendant cable (aircraft arresting gear) may be installed 1171 FT short of stop end of RWY during military operations.

3. PCN for first 319M and last 314M of RWY 29 is 71/R/C/X/T with rigid surface.

VEGK

AD 2.13

DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY Designator

Take-off

run

available

TORA

(M)

Take-off

distance

available

TODA

(M)

Accelerate

distance

available

ASDA

(M)

Landing

distance

available

LDA

(M)

Remarks

(including runway

entry or start point

where alternative

reduced declared

distances have

been declared)

1

2

3

4

5

6

11

2777

3073

3073

2777

 

29

2777

3080

3080

2777

 

VEGK

AD 2.14

APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

Runway

Designator

Type, length and

intensity of

approach lighting

system

Runway threshold

lights, colour and

wing bars

Type of visual

slope indicator

system

Length of runway

touchdown zone

lights

1

2

3

4

5

11

SALS

300 M

LIH

Green

PAPI

LEFT/3.00 DEG

 

29

CAT II

900 M

LIH

Green

PAPI

RIGHT/3.00 DEG

900 M

Length, spacing,

colour and

intensity of

runway centre line

lights

Length, spacing,

colour and

intensity of

runway edge lights

Colour of runway

end lights and

wing bars

Length and colour

of stopway lights

Remarks

6

7

8

9

10

2777 M

15 M

LIH

White

2777 M

60 M

White

LIH

Red

Red

Red

60 M

1. RWY centreline from THR to 1877 M - white, from 1877 M to 2477M - ALTN red and white from 2477 M to end light-red.

2. RWY Edge Lights light THR to 2177 M-white and from 2177 M to end-yellow

 

2777 M

15 M

LIH

White

2777 M

60 M

White

LIH

Red

Red

Red

60 M

1. RWY centreline from THR to 1877 M- white, from 1877 M to 2477M- ALTN red and white from 2477 M to end lightred.

2. RWY Edge Lights light THR to 2177 M-white and from 2177 M to end-yellow

VEGK

AD 2.15

OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

 

Location, characteristics and hours of operation of aerodrome beacon/identification beacon (if any)

ABN

On top of aerodrome control tower, FPM: 24, During Night and low visibility conditions.

IBN

 

2

 

Location and lighting (if any) of anemometer/landing direction indicator;

LDI

Landing 'T' is placed between TWY C and D. A landing 'T' for night operations is placed between TWY B and C.

Anemometer

Near both THR of RWY

3

 

Taxiway edge and taxiway centre line lights;

Edge

All Taxiways

Centre Line

NIL

4

Secondary power supply including switch-over time;

Secondary Power supply available,

Switch over time:

1 Sec: RWY edge lights.

8-15 Sec: for inner 300 m of approach lighting system, RWY threshold, RWY end, RWY centreline, RWY touchdown zone, All stop bars other parts of approach lighting system and TWY edge lights.

5

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.16

HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Geographical coordinates of the geometric centre of touchdown and lift-off (TLOF) or of each threshold of final approach and take-off (FATO) area

Not established

2

TLOF and/or FATO area elevation:

Not established

3

TLOF and FATO area dimensions to the nearest metre or foot, surface type, bearing strength and marking;

Not established

4

True bearings of FATO;

Not established

5

Declared distances available

Not established

6

Approach and FATO lighting;

Not established

7

Remarks

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.17

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE AIRSPACE

1

Airspace designation, geographical

coordinates and lateral limits

MCTR: Circular area centered on 264430N 0832702E within a 25NM radius.

2

Vertical limits

FL 150

3

Airspace classification

D

4

Call sign and language(s) of the air

traffic services unit providing service;

Gorakhpur Tower, English

5

Transition altitude

4000 FT

6

Hours of applicability

HJ

7

Remarks

Controlling Unit: IAF Gorakhpur

VEGK

AD 2.18

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Designation

 

Call sign

 

Channel(s)

 

SATVOICE Number(s),

if available

 

1

2

3

4

APP

Gorakhpur Approach

131.000 MHZ

 

TWR

Gorakhpur Tower

128.200 MHZ

 

ATIS

Gorakhpur Information

116.200 MHZ

 

ALRS

Emergency Frequency

121.500 MHZ

 

ALRS

Emergency Frequency

243.000 MHZ

 

RADAR

Gorakhpur Radar

131.000 MHZ

 

Logon

address, as

appropriate

Hours of operation

 

Remarks

 

5

6

7

 

HJ

NIL

 

HJ

NIL

 

HJ

NIL

 

HJ

VHF

 

HJ

UHF

 

HJ

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.19

RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of aids, magnetic variation and type of supported operation for ILS/MLS, basic GNSS, SBAS and

GBAS, and for

VOR/ILS/MLS station

used for technical lineup of the aid

Identification

Frequency(ies),

Channel number(s),

Service provider, and

reference path

identifier(s) (RPI), as

appropriate

Hours of operation, as

appropriate;

1

2

3

4

LOC 29

CAT I

IGOR

108.300 MHz

As per NOTAM

GP 29

IGOR

334.100 MHz

As per NOTAM

DME ILS 29

LP

CH20X

As per NOTAM

DVOR/DME

GKP

116.200 MHz

CH109X

As per NOTAM

NDB

GH

278 kHz

As per NOTAM

Geographical

coordinates of the

position of the

transmitting

antenna

Elevation of

transmitting

antenna of

DME/

elevation of

GBAS

reference point

Service volume radius

from the GBAS

reference point

Remarks

5

6

7

8

264448.0N

0832603.0E

 

 

 

264410.0N

0832734.0E

 

 

 

264410.0N

0832734.0E

256 FT

 

Co-located with GP

264433.0N

0832622.0E

256 FT

 

Controlling Authority: Indian Air Force

264412.0N

0832646.0E

 

 

1. Controlling Authority: Indian Air Force

VEGK

AD 2.20

LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1. Only one B737/A320 class of aircraft along with 01 ATR 72 class of aircraft or 02 ATR 72 class of aircraft can be

accommodated on civil dispersal at same time.

VEGK

AD 2.21

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.22

FLIGHT PROCEDURES

NIL

VEGK

AD 2.23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Link ‘A’ not available for taxing of aircraft with wingspan 80 FT or more due to presence of obstacles on shoulders.

2. Increased bird and animal activities observed all along runway. Extensive dense forest located south of runway. Measures

have been undertaken to reduce threat of birds and animal hit with aircraft. All operators to exercise caution while

arriving and departing from Gorakhpur airfield.

3. Refuelling facility for civil non-scheduled aircraft available subject to prior coordination by the operator with IOC

Gorakhpur.

4. All non-scheduled operators intending to operate flight to/from Kushinagar Airfield (24 NM from Gorakhpur) to note

that Kushinagar Airfield lies within CTR of Gorakhpur. Positive clearance must be obtained from

Telefax: 0551-2745035, Mobile: 9984420506 before commencing such operations.

5. 180 DEG turn on runway to be performed only on concrete portion at both ends of Runway.

6. Tall trees 100 FT to 150 FT height present on the cleared zone from 29 dumbbell to DTGM 3 for RWY 29 at a distance

of 230 FT from runway edge on the south side of Runway.

7. All aircraft routing via W45 between Lucknow and Patna G590 Varanasi to Kathmandu to establish positive R/T contact

with Gorakhpur Tower 128.2 MHz before entering Gorakhpur Local Flying Area VER 75A and VER 75B.

8. Four helipads marked on Parallel Taxi Track (PTT), Helipad-1, 300m from RWY 11 Threshold, Helipad-2 abeam VIP

dispersal, Helipad-3 abeam TWY N and Helipad-4 at 300m short.

9. SRE Available for RWY 11/29:

i. OCA for SRA for RWY 11/29 at Gorakhpur: 640FT.

ii. MHA: 1900 FT.

iii. SRA will be terminated at 1 nm from touchdown.

iv. Advisory altitude based on three DEG glide path will be passed each NM.

v. Missed approach procedure for both RWY 11/29: Climb to 3000FT on QNH on last assigned heading and await further

instructions from radar controller.

vi. RCF Procedure: If unable to proceed visually climb 2500FT on track to Gorakhpur and contact TWR on TWR

frequency 128.2 MHz

VEGK

AD 2.24

CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

1

Instrument Approach Chart - ILS (Z) RWY 29

2

Instrument Approach Chart - ILS (Y) RWY 29

3

Instrument Approach Chart - VOR (Z) RWY 29

4

Instrument Approach Chart - VOR (Y) RWY 29

5

Instrument Approach Chart - VOR (Z) RWY 11

6

Instrument Approach Chart - VOR (Y) RWY 11

7

Instrument Approach Chart - NDB RWY 11

8

Instrument Approach Chart - NDB RWY 29

VEGK

AD 2.25

VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Procedure

Procedure Minima

VSS Penetration

1

2

3