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AD 2 AERODROMES

VOPC

VOPC AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

VOPC - PUDUCHERRY AIRPORT, PUDUCHERRY

VOPC

AD 2.2

AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1	Aerodrome reference point coordinates and its site	115802N 0794841E MAG. BRG. 077.85 DEG 689 M From Physical Beginning of RWY 07
2	Direction and distance of aerodrome reference point from the center of the city or town which the aerodrome serves	4 KM North-East of Puducherry City
3	Aerodrome elevation and reference temperature	141 FT / 33.0 DEG C
4	Magnetic variation, date of information and annual change	1.86 DEG W (2010) /0.017 DEG E
5	Name of aerodrome operator, address, telephone, telefax, e-mail address, AFS address, website (if available)	Airport Director, Airports Authority Of India Puducherry Airport, Puducherry - 605008.,
		Telephone:	(91) 413 2255506
		Fax:	(91) 413 2252505 (91) 413 2253554
		AFS:	VOPCYDYX
		Email:	apd-vopc@aai.aero
6	Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)	VFR
7	Remarks	1. RWY 25 side table top 18m depth 2. Elevation in EGM 08

VOPC

AD 2.3

OPERATIONAL HOURS

1	Aerodrome Operator	MON-FRI 0400-1230 UTC( 0930-1800 IST) SAT, SUN + HOL: NIL
2	Custom and immigration	NIL
3	Health and sanitation	NIL
4	AIS briefing office	NIL
5	ATS reporting office (ARO)	As ATS
6	MET Briefing office	As ATS
7	Air Traffic Service	Consult NOTAM for current ATS HR
8	Fuelling	Available During ATS Hrs
9	Handling	NIL
10	Security	As ATS
11	De-icing	NIL
12	Remarks	1.Approved Hourly RWY traffic Handling Capacity is as follows: Maximum number of ARR and DEP : 06 Maximum number of ARR Only : 03 Maximum number of DEP Only : 03 2. 24 Hrs PN for NON sked Ops

VOPC

AD 2.4

HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1	Cargo-handling facilities	NIL
2	Fuel and Oil types	JET A1 NIL
3	Fuelling facilities and capacity	IOCL: 2 Bowsers of 11KL & 35KL Storage Tank Avbl During watch Hrs Otherwise 24HR Prior Notice required.
4	De-icing facilities	NIL
5	Hangar space for visiting aircraft	NIL
6	Repair facilities for visiting aircraft	NIL
7	Remarks	NIL

VOPC

AD 2.5

PASSENGER FACILITIES

1	Hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of aerodrome	Available in city, 4KM from airport.
2	Restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of aerodrome	Available in city, 4KM from airport.
3	Transportation possibilities	Shared taxis, autos available at the airport.
4	Medical Facilities	First aid available at the airport. hospitals in city
5	Bank and post office at or in the vicinity of aerodrome	Banks: Available in city, 4KM from airport. Post office: Available in city, 4KM from airport.
6	Tourist office	Tourist Information Centre, Govt. of Puducherry. Beach Road, 5 KM from airport.
7	Remarks	NIL

VOPC

AD 2.6

RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1	Aerodrome category for fire fighting	Within ATS HR: CAT-6
2	Rescue equipment	Available As Per Category
3	Capability for removal of disabled aircraft	1. The critical aircraft for the airport is Q400. 2. Primary responsibility for removal of disabled aircraft rests with the concerned airline. 3. The airlines may contact ‘Aerodrome Coordinator for Disabled Aircraft Removal Operations’ for coordinating with the agencies having Disabled Aircraft Recovery Kit. 4. Contact Details of Aerodrome Coordinator for Disabled Aircraft Removal Operations: Airport Director, Contact Details: 0413- 2255506/ 9585503948 Email- apd-vopc@aai.aero
4	Remarks	NIL

VOPC

AD 2.7

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY CLEARING

1	Type(s) of clearing equipment	NIL
2	Clearance priorities	NIL
3	Remarks	NIL

VOPC

AD 2.8

APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1	Designation, surface and strength of aprons	Designator: Apron Surface: Concrete Strength: PCN 21/R/C/W/T
2	Designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways	Designator: TWY A Width: 23 M Surface: Asphalt Strength: PCN 23/F/C/W/T
3	Location and elevation of altimeter checkpoints	Location At aircraft stands Elevation Stand No. 01 Elevation 116 FT Stand No. 02 Elevation 116 FT Stand No. 03 Elevation 116 FT Stand No. 04 Elevation 115 FT Stand No. 05 Elevation 115 FT
4	Location of VOR checkpoints
5	Position of INS checkpoints
6	Remarks	1. Apron Dimensions: 200M X 101M 2. Length and width of TWY A: 210M X 23 M with 7.5 M shoulder on either side of TWY A. 3. Distance from threshold RWY 07 to TWY A centreline is 963 M and distance from threshold RWY 25 to TWY A centreline is 539 M. 4. Apron Floodlights Available. 5. RWY HOLDING POSITION TWY A:115805.421N 0794850.068E: ELEV 123 FT 6. RWY/TWY A Intersection Point: 115808.172N 0794848.882E 7. RWY Holding Position TWY B: 115813.73168N 0794855.43140E, ELEV 117 FT. 8. For details of apron, aircraft stands and taxiways refer Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. 9.Gravity Model: EGM 08

VOPC

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	Taxiing Guidance Provided on R/T. Guidelines at apron.
2	Runway and taxiway markings and lights	RWY Markings Designator, THR, TDZ, Centreline, Aiming Point, Side Stripes Lighting THR, Edge, End, TWY Marking Centreline, Edge, Runway Holding Positions Lighted Edge Lights
3	Stop bars (if any)	NIL
4	Remarks	NIL

VOPC

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 (EGM-08)	Marking/LGT	Remarks
25/TKOF 07/APCH	TREE	115752.3N 0794812.6E	169 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115755.0N 0794826.8E	172 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115756.5N 0794827.2E	168 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	FENCE	115756.7N 0794827.3E	151 FT	NO	Airport Boundary Wall with Fencing on Top
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115753.7N 0794824.2E	179 FT	NO	Sintex Tank Top on Building
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115754.9N 0794824.5E	188 FT	NO	Flood Light Mast
In circling area and at AD	POLE	115755.7N 0794824.6E	160 FT	NO	Electric Pole
In circling area and at AD	FENCE	115755.7N 0794824.6E	149 FT	NO	Airport Boundary Wall with Fencing on Top
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115754.6N 0794823.3E	160 FT	NO	Building Top
In circling area and at AD	POLE	115754.8N 0794823.1E	156 FT	NO	Electric Pole
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115754.8N 0794823.3E	171 FT	NO	Sintex Tank Top on Building
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115754.3N 0794822.7E	168 FT	NO	Sintex Tank Top on Building
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115754.1N 0794821.8E	185 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115754.1N 0794821.7E	199 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115751.7N 0794821.0E	187 FT	NO	Antenna Top on Building
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115753.1N 0794819.8E	178 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115717.5N 0794734.6E	314 FT	NO	Doordarshan Tower
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115801.3N 0794820.7E	174 FT	NO	Tree
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115800.1N 0794824.6E	140 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 07
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115800.3N 0794824.5E	140 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 07
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115800.6N 0794824.4E	140 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 07
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115800.9N 0794824.2E	140 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 07
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115756.1N 0794826.3E	174 FT	NO	Group Of Trees
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115755.6N 0794825.4E	173 FT	NO	Sintex Tank on Building (Building Top 51.1m)
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115754.8N 0794825.1E	174 FT	NO	Sintex Tank on Building (Building Top 51.3m)
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115754.8N 0794823.7E	169 FT	NO	Building
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115754.4N 0794822.5E	167 FT	NO	Building
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115755.9N 0794821.2E	145 FT	NO	Bushes
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115753.8N 0794821.0E	176 FT	NO	Group Of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115756.1N 0794819.5E	143 FT	NO	RWY End Light
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115800.5N 0794818.3E	163 FT	NO	Group Of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115757.8N 0794818.8E	143 FT	NO	RWY End Light
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115804.3N 0794827.2E	180 FT	NO	Group Of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115811.8N 0794901.3E	115 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 25
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115811.5N 0794901.4E	115 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 25
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115811.3N 0794901.5E	115 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 25
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115811.0N 0794901.6E	115 FT	NO	PAPI RWY 25
In circling area and at AD	SIGN	115812.3N 0794857.1E	119 FT	NO	Hoarding
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115813.7N 0794905.9E	111 FT	NO	RWY End Light
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115758.2N 0794833.7E	168 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115757.2N 0794834.0E	178 FT	NO	Building, Sintex Tank Top - 54.26 M
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115801.5N 0794846.6E	175 FT	NO	NDB Antenna
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115813.1N 0794845.9E	222 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115811.5N 0794846.0E	180 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115811.1N 0794847.2E	169 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115810.6N 0794844.7E	180 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115809.6N 0794843.2E	186 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115807.0N 0794851.2E	140 FT	NO	Windsock
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115803.8N 0794829.8E	159 FT	NO	Windsock
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115757.8N 0794818.8E	143 FT	NO	RWY End Light
In circling area and at AD	FENCE	115803.1N 0794826.8E	149 FT	NO	Airport Boundary Wall with Fencing on Top
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115806.7N 0794834.5E	200 FT	NO	Group Of Tree
In circling area and at AD	FENCE	115808.5N 0794841.2E	144 FT	NO	Airport Boundary Wall with Fencing on Top
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115811.7N 0794839.0E	199 FT	NO	Group Of Trees
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115809.9N 0794844.0E	148 FT	NO	Building
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115811.5N 0794845.2E	204 FT	NO	Group Of Trees
In circling area and at AD	FENCE	115810.8N 0794847.3E	141 FT	NO	Airport Boundary Wall with Fencing on Top
In circling area and at AD	SIGN	115811.6N 0794855.2E	123 FT	NO	Hoarding
In circling area and at AD	SIGN	115808.2N 0794852.1E	127 FT	NO	Hoarding
In circling area and at AD	SIGN	115806.1N 0794846.5E	132 FT	NO	Hoarding
In circling area and at AD	POLE	115759.5N 0794835.0E	156 FT	NO	Light Pole
In circling area and at AD	FENCE	115759.5N 0794834.5E	148 FT	NO	Airport Boundary Wall with Fencing on Top
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115758.8N 0794834.8E	155 FT	NO	Sintex on Building (Building 45.9m)
In circling area and at AD	BUILDING	115757.9N 0794835.1E	170 FT	NO	Sintex on Building (Building 50.3m)
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115757.6N 0794835.3E	191 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	TREE	115757.7N 0794833.1E	185 FT	NO	Group of Trees
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115756.1N 0794819.4E	143 FT	NO	RWY End Light
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115840.9N 0794716.0E	294 FT	NO	Communication Antenna
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115840.1N 0794754.8E	304 FT	NO	Cellphone Mast
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115823.6N 0794728.1E	316 FT	NO	Cellphone Mast
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115633.1N 0794708.5E	292 FT	NO	Cellphone Mast
In circling area and at AD	OTHER	115943.7N 0794848.2E	302 FT	NO	Mast

VOPC

AD 2.11

METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1	Name of the associated meteorological office	Puducherry
2	Hours of service and, where applicable, the designation of the responsible meteorological office outside these hours	As Per ATS Watch Hours
3	Office responsible for preparation of TAFs and periods of validity and interval of issuance of the forecasts	AMO Chennai 0300 - 1200 UTC
4	Availability of the trend forecast for the aerodrome and interval of issuance	Available as and when required
5	Information on how briefing and/or consultation is provided	Briefing provided online by AMO Chennai
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	NIL
8	Supplementary equipment available for providing information on meteorological conditions, e.g. weather radar and receiver for satellite images;	NIL
9	The air traffic services unit(s) provided with meteorological information	Puducherry TWR
10	Additional information, e.g. concerning any limitation of service.	Half Hourly METAR during ATS Watch HRs

VOPC

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
07	69.04 DEG	1502 x 30 M	32/F/C/W/T Asphalt	THR: 115756.96N 0794819.16E RWY END: 115814.44N 0794905.52E
25	249.04 DEG	1502 x 30 M	32/F/C/W/T Asphalt	THR: 115814.44N 0794905.52E RWY END: 115756.96N 0794819.16E

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

69.04 DEG

1502 x 30 M

32/F/C/W/T

Asphalt

THR:

115756.96N

0794819.16E

RWY END:

115814.44N

0794905.52E

249.04 DEG

1502 x 30 M

32/F/C/W/T

Asphalt

THR:

115814.44N

0794905.52E

RWY END:

115756.96N

0794819.16E

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: 140.0FT TDZ: 141.0FT	1.00%	NIL	NIL	1622 x 150 M
THR: 109.0FT TDZ: 129.0FT	-1.00%	NIL	NIL	1622 x 150 M

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)

THR: 140.0FT

TDZ: 141.0FT

1.00%

NIL

1622 x 150 M

THR: 109.0FT

TDZ: 129.0FT

-1.00%

NIL

1622 x 150 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
90M x 60M			1. First 60M: 26/F/C/W/T 60M to 1282M: 32/F/C/W/T 1282M to 1502M: 18/F/C/W/T 2. Elevation in EGM 08
90M x 60M			1. First 220M: 18/F/C/W/T 220M to 1442M: 32/F/C/W/T 1442 to 1502 M: 26/F/C/W/T 2. Elevation in EGM 08

Dimensions of

runway end

safety areas

Location and

description of

arresting system

(if any)

Existence of an

obstacle-free

zone

Remarks.

90M x 60M

1. First 60M: 26/F/C/W/T 60M to 1282M: 32/F/C/W/T

1282M to 1502M: 18/F/C/W/T

2. Elevation in EGM 08

90M x 60M

1. First 220M: 18/F/C/W/T 220M to 1442M: 32/F/C/W/T

1442 to 1502 M: 26/F/C/W/T

2. Elevation in EGM 08

VOPC

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)

1502

VOPC

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
07	NIL	Green	PAPI LEFT/3.00 DEG MEHT (30.00FT)
25	NIL	Green	PAPI LEFT/3.00 DEG MEHT (30.00FT)

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

NIL

Green

PAPI

LEFT/3.00 DEG

MEHT

(30.00FT)

NIL

Green

PAPI

LEFT/3.00 DEG

MEHT

(30.00FT)

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
	1502 M 60 M White LIH	Red		1. RTIL Available
	1502 M 60 M White LIH	Red		1. RTIL Available

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

1502 M

60 M

White

LIH

Red

1. RTIL Available

1502 M

60 M

White

LIH

Red

1. RTIL Available

VOPC

AD 2.15

OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1	Location, characteristics and hours of operation of aerodrome beacon/identification beacon (if any)	ABN	At ATC Tower Building. FLG White & Green Every 2 Sec. As ATS HRS
		IBN	NIL
2	Location and lighting (if any) of anemometer/landing direction indicator;	LDI	NIL
		Anemometer	NIL
3	Taxiway edge and taxiway centre line lights;	Edge	NIL
		Centre Line	NIL
4	Secondary power supply including switch-over time;	Secondary Power Supply to all ATS Units. Switch Over Time 10 Sec
5	Remarks	NIL

VOPC

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	Not Established

VOPC

AD 2.17

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE AIRSPACE

1	Airspace designation, geographical coordinates and lateral limits	CTR: Area bounded by lines joining points 121600N 0794100E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 20NM radius centred on 115802N 0794847E to 114500N 0793300E; 115200N 0792924E; 115542N 0792830E to point of origin.
2	Vertical limits	FL 55
3	Airspace classification	D
4	Call sign and language(s) of the air traffic services unit providing service;	Puducherry Tower, English
5	Transition altitude	4000 FT
6	Hours of applicability	HO
7	Remarks	~~SMC/TWR/APP services provided by~~ Puducherry Approach Control Unit is combined with Puducherry Aerodrome Control Tower.

VOPC

AD 2.18

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Designation	Call sign	Channel(s)	SATVOICE Number(s), if available
1	2	3	4
APP	Puducherry Tower	118.750 MHZ
APP	Puducherry Tower	122.900 MHZ
TWR	Puducherry Tower	118.750 MHZ
TWR	Puducherry Tower	122.900 MHZ

Logon address, as appropriate	Hours of operation	Remarks
5	6	7
	HO	1.Back up 2.Functions of Approach ~~combined with~~ Control Service provided by Aerodrome Control Tower.
	HO	1. Main 2.Functions of Approach ~~combined with~~ Control Service provided by Aerodrome Control Tower.
	HO	Backup
	As ATS	SMC/TWR/APP Combined

VOPC

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;

NDB

385 kHz

As ATS

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

115801.5N

0794846.6E

VOPC

AD 2.20

LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

• No Aircraft shall take lock turn/ pivotal turn on the Runway to avoid pavement damage.

VOPC

AD 2.21

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

VOPC

AD 2.22

FLIGHT PROCEDURES

VOPC

AD 2.23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VOPC

AD 2.24

CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

1. Aerodrome Chart (27 November 2025)

2. Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart (17 April 2025)

3. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart Type-A (Operating Limitations) RWY 07

4. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart Type-A (Operating Limitations) RWY 25

5. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart Type-B

6.NDB Procedure RWY 07

7.NDB Procedure RWY 25

VOPC

AD 2.25

VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) PENETRATION

Procedure	Procedure Minima	VSS Penetration
1	2	3