AD 2 AERODROMES

VOCI

VOCI AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

VOCI - COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEDUMBASSERY

VOCI

AD 2.2

AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

Aerodrome reference point coordinates and its site

100913N 0762426E

48M North of Taxiway C and 590M East of TWY H

2

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

045 DEG, 28KM from Cochin South Railway Station

3

Aerodrome elevation and reference temperature

30 FT / 29.6 DEG C

4

Magnetic variation, date of information and annual change

2.12 DEG W (2010) /0.0583 DEG E

5

 

 

 

 

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

Managing Director

Cochin International Airport Limited, (CIAL),

Kochi Airport P.O, Cochin - 683111 Kerala, India,

 

Telephone:

(91) 4842610125 (91) 4842610115

Fax:

(91) 4842610009

AFS:

VOCIYOYX

Email:

md@cial.aero

6

Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR

7

Remarks

Website: www.cial.aero

VOCI

AD 2.3

OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

Aerodrome Operator

H24

2

Custom and immigration

H24

3

Health and sanitation

Available

4

AIS briefing office

H24

5

ATS reporting office (ARO)

H24

6

MET Briefing office

H24

7

Air Traffic Service

H24

8

Fuelling

H24

9

Handling

H24

10

Security

H24

11

De-icing

Not applicable

12

Remarks

1. The approved hourly RWY traffic handling capacity as follows:

Peak Capacity (When ASR Available)

Maximum number of arrivals and departures -29

Maximum number of arrivals only -15

Maximum number of departures only -14

2. AD Reference Code: 4E

3. Aerodrome License No. AL / PUBLIC / 003

Category - Public use (See NOTAM for the validity of license)

 
4. All Non-Scheduled / General Aviation movements will be subject

to positive approval from Airport Operations Control Centre

(AOCC).

Email : aocc@cial.aero

Mob : 9539273172

VOCI

AD 2.4

HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo-handling facilities

Cargo Terminal Management-CIAL Handling Capacity: International-350MT per day Domestic -60 MT per day.

2

Fuel and Oil types

JET A1

3

Fuelling facilities and capacity

Hydrant fuelling system, 4000 litre/minute

Fuel Service Providers - BPCL, IOCL, HPCL

Bowser fuelling capacity

BPCL - 12KL/ IOCL- 11KL

4

De-icing facilities

Not Available

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

Code C - 2 Nos.

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

Transit Checks, Layover inspection and Daily checks for A320 & A330 series.

7

Remarks

Ground Handling Service provided by Air AIASL, BWFS & CELEBI

VOCI

AD 2.5

PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of aerodrome

Near the AD and in the city

2

Restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of aerodrome

At AD and in the city

3

Transportation possibilities

Buses, Pre-paid taxis and car hire from the AD. Two Railway stations at 6 & 12 KM distance. Metro Station at 12 KM distance.

4

Medical Facilities

Exclusive Medical Intervention facility available at both International and Domestic Terminals. Hospitals at 5 KM and in city.

5

Bank and post office at or in the vicinity of

aerodrome

Banks: At AD.

Post office: At AD.

6

Tourist office

At AD: +91-484-2611308/9, City Office: +91-484-2353234

7

Remarks

NIL

VOCI

AD 2.6

RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

Aerodrome category for fire fighting

Within ATS HR: CAT-9

2

Rescue equipment

Available

3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

1. The critical aircraft for the airport is B747-400. ( Disabled Aircraft recovery capability is limited to Code C)

2. Primary responsibility for removal of disabled aircraft rests with the concerned Aircraft Operator , in coordination with the Airport Operator CIAL.

3. The airlines may contact ‘Aerodrome Nodal Officer / Alternate Nodal Officer for Disabled Aircraft Removal Operations’ for coordinating the Disabled Aircraft Recovery Management.

4. Contact Details of Aerodrome Nodal Officer and Escalation Nodal Officer for Disabled Aircraft Removal Operations:

1) Nodal Officer : Mr Sojan Koshy

Phone : 9539701537

E-mail : sojan@cial.aero

2) Escalation Nodal Officer : Mr Abraham Joseph

Phone : 9539701503

E-mail : abrahamj@cial.aero

 

4

Remarks

NIL

VOCI

AD 2.7

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY CLEARING

1

Type(s) of clearing equipment

Sweeping machine available

2

Clearance priorities

Runway 09/27 and associated taxiways

3

Remarks

No snow fall

VOCI

AD 2.8

APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1

Designation, surface and strength of aprons

Refer Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart & AD2.23

2

Designation, width, surface and strength of

taxiways

Refer Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart & AD2.23

3

Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints

Location Elevation

Apron 1 26FT

Apron 2 28FT

Apron 4 28FT

Apron 5 26FT

Apron 7 26FT

4

Location of VOR checkpoints

RWY Holding Positions at:

Taxiway C2: 086 DEG, 1.1 NM

Taxiway C7: 088 DEG, 2.5 NM

5

Position of INS checkpoints

 

6

Remarks

i. Location of TWY C2 : 2680M from beginning RWY27, North

of RWY 09/27

ii. Location of RET C3 : 1980 M from beginning of RWY 27,

North of RWY 09/27.

iii. Location of TWY C4 : 1550M from beginning RWY27, North

of RWY 09/27

iv. Location of RET C5: 2300 M from beginning of RWY 09,

North of RWY 09/27.

v. Location of TWY C6: 3100M from beginning RWY09, North

of RWY 09/27.

vi. Hangar Apron Area - 31, 344 sq m

vii. Aprons 1, 2 and 4 are power-in push back

viii. Apron 5 - Power in and Tow/Power out. Power out from stands

for aircraft up to Code B only

ix. Apron 7 - Power in. Power Out from stands permitted after

manual repositioning.

x. TWY H-Connecting TWY C and Hangar Apron.

VOCI

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

1. Taxiing guidance signs provided at all intersections with TWY & RWY and at all Holding Positions.

2. Aircraft stand numbers, apron guidelines, taxiway guidelines marked.

3. Apron edge and aircraft stand marking available.

4. A-VDGS provided for stand nos. 1R, 2L, 2R, 3 to 6, 19-23R.

5. Stand manoeuvring guidance lights available for stands 1R,2L,2R,3,4,5,6,19,20,21,22,23,23L,23R.

2

Runway and taxiway markings and lights

RWY Markings:

Designation, THR, TDZ, Centre-line. Aiming Point, Side stripe, Ends.

RWY Lights:

Edge, THR, END, TDZ Lights for RWY 27 & Centreline.

TWY Marking:

Edge, Centreline, Enhanced Centreline, RWY holding positions, Intermediate Holding Positions

TWY Lights:

Edge: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5,C6, C7, A, B, C, D, D1, E, H, H1& P.

Centreline:C, C1, C2, C3, C4,C5, C6, C7, A, B, E, F, G, J.

Taxilane Marking: Centreline, Outer Edge for J1, L, L1 & N

Taxilane Lights: Edge: J1

Centreline: J1, L, L1, N & N1

 

3

Stop bars (if any)

Not available.

4

Remarks

1. Apron Edge and Aircraft stand markings available.

2. Follow me Sevice provided when required.

3. Signage - Illuminated

VOCI

AD 2.10

AERODROME OBSTACLES

 

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

In circling area and at AD

BUILDING

100706.4N

0762422.5E

234.849 FT

NIL

Concrete Residential Flat

VOCI

AD 2.11

METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Name of the associated meteorological office

Cochin Airport MET office.

2

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

H-24

3

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

Thiruvananthapuram (VOTV)

Validity 9 hours 8 times a day and

TAF of validity 30 HRS is issued 4 times a day

4

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

METAR provided every 30Min and SPECI which is issued as and when required

5

Information on how briefing and/or consultation is provided

Personal ConsultationChart form of documentation received from RAFC / MO Chennai and ROFOR for MO Trivandrum provided and also through the On-Line Briefing System (OLBS) of IMD.

 

6

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

ChartsAbbreviated Plain language English

7

Charts and other information displayed or available for briefing or consultation

TAFs and Current Weather reports, Aerodrome warnings of VOCI and other airports provided H24. SIGWX, SIGMET, WINTEMP charts from WAFC, RADAR and Satellite images are also available.

8

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

METAR/ AERODROME Warning display system

Online briefing system:

https://olbs.amsschennai.gov.in/nsweb/FlightBriefing/

https://olbs.amssdelhi.gov.in/

IMD website: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/

E mail: ams.chn@imd.gov.in/ imdkochiairport@gmail.com

Phone: 0484 2610204, 0484 2610208

 

9

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

VOCI ATC/COM/MET Briefing/Cochin TWR/Cochin APP Units

10

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

i. Digital CWIS for RWY 27 provided at Aerodrome Control Unit

and Approach Control Unit; DWIE for RWY 09 available at

Aerodrome Control Unit only.

ii. Transmissometer RWY27 (Drishti) available.

iii. Laser Ceilometer RWY 27 available.

iv. Limitation of Service: AVRA not available for RWY 09. Manual

RVR being provided on requirement basis.

v. automated RVR sensor forward scatter Meter is AVBL for

RWY27.

VOCI

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

09

87.64 DEG

3400 x 45 M

105/F/B/W/T

Asphalt

THR:

100901.97N

0762306.00E

RWY END:

100906.06N

0762457.67E

27

267.64 DEG

3400 x 45 M

105/F/B/W/T

Asphalt

THR:

100906.06N

0762457.67E

RWY END:

100901.97N

0762306.00E

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: 28.0FT

TDZ: 28.0FT

0.08%

NIL

NIL

3520 x 300 M

THR: 30.0FT

TDZ: 30.0FT

0.07%

NIL

NIL

3520 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

240M x 90M

NIL

AVBL

1. The Strength (PCN) of first 100m from beginning of RWY 09 is

105/R/B/W/T

240M x 90M

NIL

AVBL

1. The Strength (PCN) of first 100m from beginning of RWY 09 is

105/R/B/W/T

VOCI

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

09

3400

3400

3400

3400

 

27

3400

3400

3400

3400

 

VOCI

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

09

CAT I

900 M

LIH

Green

PAPI

LEFT/3.00 DEG

MEHT

(66.04FT)

NIL

27

CAT I

900 M

LIH

Green

PAPI

LEFT/3.00 DEG

MEHT

(66.66FT)

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

3400 M

30 M

LIH

White

3400 M

60 M

White

LIH

Red

NIL

1. RWY Centreline Lights from physical beginning RWY 09 up to 900M before RWY End - variable White; between 900M and 300M before RWY 09 End - alternate variable White and Red; between last 300M toRWY 09 End - Red

2. RWY Edge Lights from physical beginning RWY 09 up to 600M before

RWY 09 End) - Variable White; between last 600M to RWY 09 End -

Yellow.

3. CAT1 APP lights Barrette type with Seq. flasher.

4. Rapid Exit TWY Indicator Lights (RETIL) installed at RWY 09 for TWY C5.

3400 M

30 M

LIH

White

3400 M

60 M

White

LIH

Red

NIL

1. RWY Centreline Lights from physical beginning RWY 27 up to 900M before RWY End - variable White; between 900M to 300M before RWY 27 End - alternate variable White and Red; between last 300M and RWY 27 End - Red

2. RWY Edge Lights from physical beginning RWY 27 up to 600M before RWY 27 End) - Variable White; between last 600M to RWY 27 End - Yellow.

3. Rapid Exit TWY Indicator Lights (RETIL) installed at RWY 27 for TWY C3 - Yellow.

4. Touchdown zone lights - barrettes spaced 30M till 900M from THR -Variable White.

5. CAT-I Approach lights -Calvert type with five Crossbars over 900 M.

6. Approach Side row lights - barrettes spaced 30M till 270M from THR RWY 27 - Red.

VOCI

AD 2.15

OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

 

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

ABN

At Tower building H-24 RPM 15 per minute

IBN

NIL

2

 

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

LDI

Located at 1950M from RWY09 THR and 100M North of RWY Centreline,

lighted.

Anemometer

300M from THR RWY 09 & 27; 120M South of RWY Central Line

3

 

Taxiway edge and taxiway centre line lights;

Edge

TWY C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6,C7 A, B, C, D, E, H, H1, P,

Joining portion of TWY F & G with TWY C - Elevated Blue lights.

Taxilane J1 - Elevated Blue lights on Southern side.

Centre Line

TWY C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, A, B, C, E, F, G, J

Taxi Lanes L, L1, J1, N & N1

Inset bidirectional Green lights.

4

Secondary power supply including switch-over time;

Secondary power supply to all AGL and NAV AID Systems at AD. Switch over time - 15sec.

5

Remarks

Runway Guard Lights Available at C1, C2, C3, C4, C5

WDI: Illuminated WDI at RWY 09 &27.

Non- illuminated WDI at Fire Station Approach Road.

VOCI

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

No separate landing area for Helicopters

2

TLOF and/or FATO area elevation:

Not applicable

3

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

Not applicable

4

True bearings of FATO;

Not applicable

5

Declared distances available

Not applicable

6

Approach and FATO lighting;

Not applicable

7

Remarks

Helicopters to land on Runway 09/27

VOCI

AD 2.17

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE AIRSPACE

1

Airspace designation, geographical

coordinates and lateral limits

CTR: Circular area of radius 15 NM centered at 100913N 0762426E excluding portions of Cochin (Navy) VFR Flying Zone and Restricted Area VOR 191-A.

2

Vertical limits

5500 FT

3

Airspace classification

D

4

Call sign and language(s) of the air

traffic services unit providing service;

Cochin Tower / Cochin Approach Cochin Radar, English

5

Transition altitude

11000 FT

6

Hours of applicability

H24

7

Remarks

Vertical Limit- 5500 FT AMSL

VOCI

AD 2.18

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Designation

 

Call sign

 

Channel(s)

 

SATVOICE Number(s),

if available

 

1

2

3

4

APP

Cochin Approach Cochin Radar

119.750 MHZ

 

APP

Cochin Approach Cochin Radar

133.150 MHZ

 

TWR

Cochin Tower

118.800 MHZ

 

TWR

Cochin Tower

119.400 MHZ

 

ATIS

Cochin Information

126.200 MHZ

 

ACC

Cochin Control

128.300 MHZ

 

ACC

Cochin Control

133.150 MHZ

 

SMC

Cochin Ground

119.400 MHZ

 

SMC

Cochin Ground

121.750 MHZ

 

Logon

address, as

appropriate

Hours of operation

 

Remarks

 

5

6

7

 

H24

Emergency frequency 121.50 MHz with TWR, APP, SMC and ACC

 

H24

Standby Frequency

 

H24

Emergency frequency 121.50 MHz with TWR, APP, SMC and ACC

 

H24

Standby Frequency

 

H24

Emergency frequency 121.50 MHz with TWR, APP, SMC and ACC

 

H24

(Main) Emergency frequency 121.50 MHz with TWR, APP, SMC and ACC

 

H24

(Standby) Emergency frequency 121.50 MHz with TWR, APP, SMC and ACC

 

H24

Standby Frequency

 

H24

.Emergency frequency 121.50 MHz with TWR, APP, SMC and ACC

VOCI

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 27

CAT I

ICIL

110.300 MHz

H24

LOC 09

CAT I

ICNB

111.100 MHz

H24

GP 27

ICIL

335.000 MHz

H24

GP 09

 

331.700 MHz

H24

DME ILS 27

ICIL

CH72X

H24

DME ILS 09

ICNB

CH48X

H24

DVOR/DME

CIA

113.500 MHz

CH82X

H24

DVOR/DME

CIB

117.300 MHz

CH120X

H24

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

100900.8N

0762253.3E

 

 

 

100906.4N

0762508.0E

 

 

 

100901.7N

0762447.3E

 

 

 

100858.4N

0762317.7E

 

 

 

100901.8N

0762447.3E

40 FT

 

Low power

100858.4N

0762317.7E

42 FT

 

Low power

100901.8N

0762221.3E

46 FT

 

 

100700.8N

0764050.1E

155 FT

 

 

VOCI

AD 2.20

LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

i. Hot Spots declared - The point where Rapid Exit TWY C3 meets TWY C & point where TWY F meets Taxilanes L and

L1.

ii. An aircraft vacating RWY via Rapid Exit TWY C3 or TWY C5 is not simultaneously clear of RWY and parallel TWY

C.

iii. An aircraft vacating RWY via TWY C3 can continue taxi to turn left on parallel TWY C, hold short of TWY B and wait

for further instructions.

iv. Aircraft not permitted to enter TWY C3 or TWY C5 from parallel TWY C.

v. Simultaneous use of TWY E and TWY C3 is permitted.

vi. Aircraft up to Code C, vacating RWY via TWY C1, C2, C4, C6 or C7 is simultaneously clear of RWY and parallel

TWY C.

vii. Aircraft up to Code C Holding at Runway Holding Positions on TWY C1, C2, C4 and C6 is clear of aircraft taxiing via

TWY C.

viii. 180 Deg turn on Turn pads permitted for aircraft up to Code C only.

ix. 180 Deg turn on Runway permitted for aircraft having MTOW up to 25 T only.

VOCI

AD 2.21

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

 

Consistent with safety of aircraft operations and in consideration of high intensity runway operations, pilots should minimise the use of reverse thrust after landing to reduce disturbance in areas adjacent to the aerodrome.

 

VOCI

AD 2.22

FLIGHT PROCEDURES

I. COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE PROCEDURE

(1). FACTORS COMMON TO ALL SIDs ARE AS FOLLOWS: -

 

i. All radials and DME distance are those of CIA VOR unless otherwise specified.

ii. ATC at its discretion may specify alternate routings if considered necessary due to traffic

iii. Aircraft shall intercept appropriate radials within 10NM. (D) If unable to comply with SIDs, inform ATC

2. SIDs FOR RWY09

Route Designator

SID Designator

Routing After Departure

Remarks

W15

 

CALICUT-2

Turn left at or before 6 DME, intercept R-339 at Calicut

Climb gradient minimum 5% until passing 1600FT.

W118

COIMBATORE-2

Turn left at or before 6 DME, intercept R-040 to COIMBATORE (CCB) cross 10 DME 5000 Ft or above.

Climb gradient minimum 5% until passing 1600FT.

W46

DODSI-2

Turn right to intercept R-115 to DODSI.

W91

TUMLA-2

Turn right to intercept R-140 to TUMLA.

3II. ADS-B based ATS Surveillance services are provided to suitably equipped aircraft on opportunity basis within the coverage area of Cochin ADS-B sensors in the jurisdiction of Cochin Area Control.

ADS-B based ATS Surveillance services are also provided to suitably equipped aircraft on opportunity basis within the coverage area of Cochin ADS-B sensors in the jurisdiction of Cochin Approach control.

ADS-B equipped aircraft flying within Cochin Area Control and Approach Control to comply with relevant provisions.

 

III. Low Visibility Procedure, Cochin International Airport, Cochin (VOCI)

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 As per Civil Aviation Requirements Section 8 Series C Part 1 Subsection 5.3, an operator must enforce Low Visibility

Procedures (LVP) to conduct take-offs with Runway Visual Range (RVR)/visibility less than standard Category I

conditions of 550m RVR/800m visibility. This necessitates LVP for permitting departures in visibility/RVR less than

800m/550m at airports without CAT II and CAT III operations.

1.2 As per Civil Aviation Requirements Section 4 Series B Part 1 Aerodrome Design and Operations and ICAO Annex 14,

runway centreline lights are required for take-off in RVR below 400m. Cochin International Airport has developed LVP

to accommodate departures in visibility/RVR less than 800m/550m from RWY 09 and RWY 27. Runway centreline lights

are available, permitting take-off in visibility/RVR below 800m/550m. Scheduled operators authorized by DGCA for low

visibility take-offs in less than 400m RVR may depart when LVP is implemented.

2. DEFINITIONS

• Low Visibility Procedures (LVP): Procedures ensuring safe operations during Categories II and III approaches and/or low visibility take-offs.

• Manoeuvring Area: The aerodrome area used for take-off, landing, and taxiing, excluding aprons.

• Movement Area: The area used for take-off, landing, and taxiing, including the manoeuvring area and aprons.

• Low Visibility Take Off (LVTO): A take-off on a runway where RVR is less than 400m.

• Runway Visual Range (RVR): The distance over which a pilot on the runway centreline can see runway surface markings

or lights.

• Aerodrome Operating Minima: The usability limits of an aerodrome for take-off, landing in 2D and 3D instrument

approach operations.

• Visibility: The greater distance between the visibility of a black object against a bright background or lights of 1000

candelas against an unlit background.

3. GENERAL

3.1 LVP incorporates measures to mitigate runway incursions and defines operational restrictions to ensure safe

airside operations considering available aerodrome facilities.

4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The following aeronautical ground lights and RVR equipment must be serviceable to support LVP:

• Runway edge lights for RWY 09/27

• Runway end lights for RWY 09/27

• Runway centreline lights for RWY 09/27

• Runway centreline markings for RWY 09/27

• Automated RVR for RWY 09/27

• Taxiway centreline lights for all taxiways except H, H1 & D1

4.2 Additionally, real-time visibility data availability and standby power supply ensuring a switch over time of one second

for runway edge and end lights supported by UPS/DG Set is required. All AGL are supported by UPS to ensure

changeover time of less than one second.

 

Table 1: Effect of Unserviceability of AGL on LVTO

Aeronautical Ground Lighting Facility
Un-serviceability
Restrictions
Runway Edge lights
a) More than 5% of all lights are unserviceable
OR
b) Any two or more consecutive lights unserviceable
LVTO Operations can come till 300 m if centre line lights and RWY End Lights are available with real time RVR.
Runway End lights
a) More than 25% of lights unserviceable
OR
b) Any two or more consecutive lights unserviceable
LVP operations will be suspended.
Runway Centre line Lights
a) More than 5% of lights unserviceable
OR
b) Any two or more consecutive lights unserviceable
LVTO only up to 300 M provided RWY Edge lights and RWY End Lights are available along with real time RVR
Standby Generators/ UPS
Generator/ UPS unserviceable
LVP operations will be suspended.
4.3 Unserviceability of Aeronautical Ground Lights/Equipment after Implementation of LVP:
4.3.1 If any light/equipment listed in Section 4.1 becomes unserviceable or fails to meet the standard as envisaged in Table 1
during LVP, TWR/SMC shall inform the aircraft accordingly, suspend LVP and information to that effect included in
the ATIS broadcast.
5. SAFEGUARDING PROCEDURES
5.1 These procedures ensure that ground services and facilities are prepared for low visibility operations before
implementing LVP. Duty Officer Tower AAI, in coordination with DM Operations CIAL, initiates safeguarding
procedures based on RVR status and MET department lookout.
5.2 Safeguarding Procedures Initiation:
• Visibility/RVR less than 1200m and forecast to deteriorate to 800m/550m or less.
• Cloud ceiling less than 400ft and forecast to fall to 200ft or less.
5.3 Safeguarding Procedures Include:
• Positioning 1 CFT each for RWY 09 and 27.
• Stopping maintenance works on the manoeuvring area and associated strip areas.
• Inspecting Aeronautical ground lights during the hour preceding LVP implementation and before departures
during LVP.
• Ensuring secondary power supply availability for a maximum one-second changeover time for RWY Edge and
End lights supported by UPS/DG Set.
6. LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES
6.1 Implementation:
6.1.1 The Duty MET Officer informs the Tower Supervisor/Duty Officer Tower when visibility/RVR reduces to 800m/550m
or below and/or cloud ceiling is 200ft or below. ATCO coordinates with DM Operations and ARFF to confirm
completion of safeguarding procedures. Once confirmed, the Tower Supervisor/Duty Officer Tower implements
LVP with prior WSO approval.
Table 2:
RVR/Visibility for Take-off (Commercial Transport Aeroplanes)
Facilities
RVR / VIS
(Refer Note 1) Cat A, B, C, & D
Adequate Visual Reference (Day Only) (Refer Note 2)
500m
Runway edge lights or Runway centreline markings (Refer Note 3)
400m
Runway edge lights and Runway centreline markings (Refer Note 3)
300m
Runway edge lights and Runway centreline lights
200m
Note 1 - The TDZ RVR/VIS may be assessed by the pilot.
Note 2 - Adequate Visual reference means, that a pilot is able to continuously identify the take-off surface and maintain
directional control.
Note 3 - For night operations at least runway edge lights or centre line lights and runway end lights are available.
6.2 ACTION BY VARIOUS UNITS DURING LVP:
6.2.1 MET Office:
• Issue “Outlook for Low Visibility” when RVR is less than 1200m or visibility is forecast to deteriorate to 800m or less.
• Ensure Transmissometer serviceability and provide direct reading of TDZ RVR observations.
• Deploy manpower for manual RVR if Transmissometer is unserviceable or if LVTO is to be conducted on a runway
without a Transmissometer.
• Provide Leader service to obtain manual RVR and inform Tower Supervisor/Duty Officer Tower of any visibility/RVR
changes.
6.2.2 TWR/SMC Controller - ATC:
• Implement LVP with WSO approval.
• Stop all ground runs on the manoeuvring area except idle power run-up on stands after coordinating with DM Operations
CIAL.
• Allow only vehicles with serviceable R/T on the manoeuvring area; vehicles without R/T may operate if escorted by a Follow Me Vehicle.
• Permit departures only from the beginning of the Runway-In-Use.
• Coordinate safeguarding procedures and declare LVP in place when visibility/ RVR goes below 800m/550m.
• Stop flight operations when RVR falls below 350m and inform WSO.
6.2.2.1 Taxi and Take-off Instructions:
• Allow only one push-back/start-up at a time per apron, unless their taxi tracks do not conflict.
• Confirm the positions of preceding aircraft for consecutive taxiing departures and clear succeeding traffic accordingly.
• Departing aircraft at the holding point may enter the runway only if no landing aircraft is within 8NM from touchdown.
• Check airline operator/aircraft approval for departure in RVR less than 400 m before push-back.
6.2.3 DM Operations CIAL:
• Conduct runway inspection to ensure serviceability of RWY Edge, Centreline, and End lights.
• Inspect AGL before departures during LVP and inform ATC of any non-compliance.
6.2.4 APRON Control / AOCC:
• Ensure towing of aircraft under escort of Follow Me vehicles.
• Provide Follow Me service to non-scheduled aircraft and restrict the number of vehicles operating on the manoeuvring
area.
• Do not permit high power run-up of aircraft in the movement area.
• Follow safety protocols for vehicle movement on the apron.
6.2.5 Duty Manager ARFF:
• Position 1 CFT each for RWY 09 and 27 after obtaining permission from ATC.
• Inspect runway and taxiways for compliance.
6.2.6 In-Charge - Electrical:
• Continuously monitor main and standby power supply to ensure change over time of maximum one second for critical
AGL during LVP.
6.2.7 Airlines:
• Pilots must ensure RVR is within minima for LVTO while requesting push- back/start-up.
6.2.8 Ground Handling Agencies:
• Activate LVP protocols and coordinate with DM AOCC.
• Enhance communication and coordination, ensure serviceability of obstruction lights on equipment, minimize ground
movement, ensure availability of retroreflective markings on equipment, ensure staff wear PPE, strictly adhere to pushback
and towing procedures, pre-arrival and departure coordination, conduct regular safety briefings, follow rigorous training
and adherence to protocols and prepare for emergencies.
6.2.9 Fuelling & Catering Agencies:
• Follow strict safety protocols, use appropriate lighting, reduce speed and manoeuvre cautiously, maintain enhanced
communication, adhere strictly to procedures, and conduct safety checks.
7. TERMINATION OF LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES
7.1 When visibility/RVR improves to 800m.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1.ADS-B at Cochin Airport.

Facility

Frequency

Latitude

Longitude

ADS-B

1090Mhz

10 Deg 9 Min 22.32Sec

76 Deg 24 Min 1.8Sec

 

2. Details of Taxiways

 

Taxiway, Width, Surface and Strength

DESIGNATOR

WIDTH

SURFACE

SHOULDER

STRENGTH

AIRCRAFT UPTO

A

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

89/F/B/W/T

Code E

B

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

87/F/B/W/T

Code E

C

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

84/F/B/W/T

Code E

C1

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

115/F/B/W/T

Code E

C2

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

117/F/B/W/T

Code E

C3

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

114/F/B/W/T

Code E

C4

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

118/F/B/W/T

Code E

C5

23M

Cement Concrete

& Asphalt concrete

10.5M

119R/B/W/T

&

119F/B/W/T

Code E

C6

23M

Cement Concrete

& Asphalt concrete

10.5M

119R/B/W/T

&

119F/B/W/T

Code E

C7

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

115/F/B/W/T

Code E

D

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

114/F/B/W/T

Code E

D1

15M

Cement concrete

5.0M

60/R/B/W/U

Code C

E

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

105/F/B/W/T

Code E

H

23M

Asphalt concrete

10.5M

113/F/B/W/T

Code E

H1

10.5M

Asphalt concrete

12.0M

40/F/ B/W/T

Code B

F

23M

Cement Concrete

10.5M

119/R/B/W/T

Code E

G

23M

Cement Concrete

10.5M

119/R/B/W/T

Code E

J

23M

Cement Concrete

10.5M

119/R/B/W/T

Code E

P

10.5M

Asphalt concrete

5.0M

26/F/C/Y/T

Code B

3. Details of Taxilanes

DESIGNATOR

WIDTH

SURFACE

STRENGTH

AIRCRAFT UPTO

L

23M

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

Code E

N

23M

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

Code C

L1

23M

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

Code E

N1

22M

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

Code C

J1

23M

Cement Concrete

80/R/B/W/U

Code E

4.Details of Apron & Aircraft Stands

Apron 1

Elevation: 26 FT

Aircraft Stand No

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Suitability

1

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100915.82N 0762318.64E

Code E

1L

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100915.38N 0762317.96E

Code C

1R

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100915.44N 0762319.63E

Code C

2L

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100915.53N 0762321.34E

Code C

2R

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100915.53N 0762322.94E

Code C

3

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.12N 0762324.96E

Code C

4

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.20N 0762327.42E

Code C

5

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.09N 0762329.63E

Code C

6

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.11N 0762331.43E

Code C

7

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.21N 0762332.96E

Code C

8

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.25N 0762334.24E

Wingspan upto

32 M

9

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.30N 0762335.39E

Wingspan upto

25 M

10

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.34N 0762336.55E

Code C

10A

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100915.38N 0762337.69E

Wingspan upto

17 M

11

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.42N 0762338.72E

Code C

12

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.49N 0762340.59E

Code C

13

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.56N 0762342.44E

Code C

14

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.61N 0762343.87E

Code C

15

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.84N 0762346.49E

Code C

16

Cement Concrete

119/R/B/W/T

100916.90N 0762347.92E

Code C

1. Aerobridge available for Stands 1R, 2L, 2R, 3, 4, 5, 6.

2. A-VDGS available for stands 1R,2L,2R, 3, 4, 5, 6. Manual Marshalling for all remaining stands.

3. Hydrant fuelling facility available for stands 1L - 16 except 10A.

4. Push back & Taxi procedure:

4.1 Push back in the same direction, shall be given with separation of 02 clear stands.

4.2 Stand 10A is not considered for this clearance count.

4.3 Stands 1L, 1R, 2L & 2R are considered as independent stands for the purpose of clearance count.

4.4 If aircraft is pushed back from stand 1, next push back in same direction to be given from stand 3.

4.5 When aircraft at stand 1L or 1R is in pushback position facing East, Stand 1L & 1 is not clear for an aircraft to

taxi -in

4.6 Aircraft pushing back facing West from stands 15 & 16 to be towed till Tug Disconnect Point -1 (TDP-1) abeam

Stand 15, to be clear of TWY F

4.7 Engine start up permitted upon completion of push back.

Apron 2

Elevation: 28 FT

Aircraft Stand No

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Suitability

19

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.40N 0762342.51E

Code E

20

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.49N 0762344.89E

Code E

21

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.59N 0762347.68E

Code E

22L

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.67N 0762350.06E

Code C

22

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100923.76N 0762349.62E

Code E

22R

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.79N 0762350.36E

Code C

23L

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.39N 0762353.23E

Code C

23

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100923.86N 0762352.64E

Code E

23R

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100924.91N 0762353.44E

Code C

1. Aerobridge available for all stands.

2. AVDGS available for all stands.

3. Hydrant fuelling facility available for all stands.

4. Push back & Taxi procedure:

4.1 Push back in the same direction, shall be given with separation of 02 clear stands.

4.2 Aircraft from Stand 19 to be pushed back till Tug Disconnect Point-2, for another aircraft to Taxi-in to stand 19.

4.3 Stands 22L/22R and 23L/23R are considered as 22 and 23 respectively for the purpose of pushback calculation.

4.4 Aircraft from Stand 23 & 23R, pushed back facing West, to be towed till Tug Disconnect Point-3.

4.5 Aircraft taxiing via Taxiway G and N, is clear of aircraft upto Code C facing west and starting engines at Tug

Disconnect Point - 3.

4.6 Taxi via Taxiway G and N not permitted when a code D/E aircraft is pushing back facing west / starting on

Taxilane L.

4.7 Simultaneous push back / simultaneous entry or simultaneous pushback & entry not permitted from/to stands

22R and 23L.

4. 8 Engine start up permitted upon completion of push back/tow.

5. Aircraft entering stands 19-21 to exercise caution due proximity to Equipment parking area on South.

Apron 4

Elevation: 28 FT

Aircraft Stand No

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Suitability

35

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100926.69N 0762401.37E

Code C

36

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100925.37N 0762401.42E

Code C

1. Hydrant fuelling facility available in all stands.

2. Push back & Taxi procedure:

2.1 Aircraft pushed back shall be towed till Tug Disconnect Point-4 before Engine start is carried out.

Apron 5
Elevation: 26 FT

Aircraft Stand No

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Suitability

17

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100916.81N 0762355.38E

Code C

18

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100916.76N 0762354.04E

Code C

1. Hydrant fuelling facility available.

2. Taxi procedure:

2.1 Code C aircraft shall be towed forward till Tug Disconnect Point-5 before engine start is carried out.

2.2 Aircraft upto Code B may Power Out from stands.

Apron 7

Elevation: 26 FT

Aircraft Stand No

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Aircraft

suitability

(upto

wingspan)

Helicopter

suitability

(overall

dimension/max

rotor diameter)

41

Cement Concrete

60/R/B/W/T

100913.20N 0762409.92E

18 M

18M/14.5M

42

Cement Concrete

60/R/B/W/T

100914.08N 0762409.88E

18 M

18M/14.5M

43

Cement Concrete

60/R/B/W/T

100914.95N 0762409.85E

18 M

18M/14.5M

44

Cement Concrete

60/R/B/W/T

100915.77N 0762409.82E

14 M

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1. Stand Usage Procedure:

1.1 All stands are Power In.

1.2 For Power out from stands, aircraft shall be repositioned manually, facing West.

1.3 Hover turns not permitted with adjacent stands occupied.

2. Hydrant Fuelling facility not available.

Isolation Parking Bay

Elevation: 26 FT

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Dimension

Suitability

Cement Concrete

119 R/B/W/T

100913.39E 0762306.00N

60m radius

Code E

Hangar Apron

Elevation: 29 FT

Surface

PCN

Coordinates

Dimension

Suitability

Cement Concrete

80 R/B/W/U

100924.24N 0762406.47E

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Code C

5. Radar Surveillance coverage provided in Cochin Lower Area Control (LCI) with surveillance sensor inputs from

Mangaluru, Bangalore (BIA) Radars and Cochin (ADS-B) are integrated in the ATS Automation System to enable the

provision of Air Traffic Surveillance service for en route control.

Hours of operation of LCI notified through 'A' Series Notam.

6. Cochin ASMGCS Commissioned.

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CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

1.

Aerodrome Chart

2.

Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart

3.

Aerodrome HOTSPOT

4.

Aerodrome Obstacle Chart -Type A (Operating Limitations) RWY 09

5.

Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - Type A (Operating Limitations) RWY 27

6.

TORA from Different Runway Intersections - Departure RWY 09

7.

TORA from Different Runway Intersections - Departure RWY 27

8.

Locations of Different Exit Taxiways from Threshold - Arrival 09

9.

Locations of Different Exit Taxiways from Threshold - Arrival 27

10.

ILS Procudure RWY 09

11.

ILS (Z) Procedure RWY 27

12.

ILS (X) Procedure RWY 27

13.

ILS (W) Procedure RWY 2727 (17 April 2025)

14.

Coding Table - ILS (W) Procedure RWY 2727 (17 April 2025)

15.

VOR Procedure RWY 09

16.

VOR Procedure RWY 27

17.

ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart

18.

Coding Table2 - ILS (W) Procedure RWY 27 (17 April 2025)

19.

ILS (Z) Procedure RWY 09 (17 April 2025)

20.

Coding Table - ILS (Z) Procedure RWY 09 (17 April 2025)

21.

Coding Table - RNP Procedure RWY 09 (17 April 2025)

22.

RNP (Y) Procedure RWY 09 (17 April 2025)

23.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, (17 April 2025)

24.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, Tabular Description 1(17 April 2025)

25.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, Tabular Description 2 (17 April 2025)

26.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, Tabular Description 3 (17 April 2025)

27.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, (17 April 2025)

28.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, Tabular Description 1(17 April 2025)

29.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, Tabular Description 2 (17 April 2025)

30.

Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, Tabular Description 3 (17 April 2025)

31.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09 (17 April 2025)

32.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, Tabular Description 1 (17 April 2025)

33.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, Tabular Description 2 (17 April 2025)

34.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 09, Tabular Description 3 (17 April 2025)

35.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27 (17 April 2025)

36.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, Tabular Description 1 (17 April 2025)

37.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, Tabular Description 2 (17 April 2025)

38.

Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR), RNAV1 (GNSS), RWY 27, Tabular Description 3 (17 April 2025)

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VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Procedure

Procedure Minima

VSS Penetration

1

2

3