¶ ATC Briefing for
HAAB Bole Intl. Airport
&
Addis Abeba TMA
¶ 1.- Airspace Description:
Bole International airport is a high elevation airfield at 7625ft.
Transition altitude is 14000ft
Transition level is FL145
Addis Abeba TMA has two volumes:
From GND-14000ft class C
From FL145-FL240 class A
Other airspace near Addis TMA are:
Dire Dawa TMA HADR
Border between Addis East and West Sectors (Magenta line)
Jimma CTR HAJM
Lalibela CTR HALA
Robe CTR HAGB
Areas HA(R)-1 and HA(R)-2 are used for military operations and controlled by Harar Meda airbase Tower (HAHM_TWR).
¶ Surveillance services:
ATC Surveillance is provided in the Addis Abeba FIR by means of radar and ADS-B:
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Minimum radar based separation:
5NM within 60NM of ADS VOR.
10NM beyond 60NM radius from ADS VOR and up to a 250NM radius.
¶ Minimum ADS-B based separation:
5NM within Addis Abeba TMA
10NM within FIR/UTA (Just for ADS broadcasting aircraft)
Aircraft not equipped for ADS-B and flying beyond 250NM from ADS will be subject to non-surveillance separation. Minimum separtion is 10 minutes in the Addis Abeba FIR.
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2.- Airport layout:
T1 is used for domestic operations. Ethiopian airlines´ turboprop fleet are usually parked on remote stands, N1 …. N4 and S2…S13.
T2 is used for International flights.
The building coloured yellow, just north of stands N22 to N25 is the VIP. Terminal.
Orange buildings represent maintenance hangars.
G1….G48 and the eastern apron where they are located, are used by General Aviation.
Cargo Apron is the westernmost one with the red building.
¶ Runway use:
Southern Runway (07R/25L) is preferential for both arrivals and departures. Runway 25L is the only one to have an ILS.
Northern Runway (07L/25R) is most often used as a taxiway. Bole Ground will transfer aircraft to Bole Tower before reaching any of the holding points for runway 07L/25R.
If both runways will be used simulatenously, tower view is recommended: As soon as the aircraft landing deploys spoilers/reverse thrust, the aircraft lined up on the other runway should cleared for take-off.
It is common to use intersections B, D, M and N for departure especially domestic turboprops.
¶ Taxi routes:
When runways 25L /R are in use:
Arriving aircraft (Yellow arrows) will taxi via B1 to enter main apron. A1 for cargo apron or H for G/A apron.
Departing aircraft (Red arrows) will use either C1 or G and then taxi using 25R to line up on 25L or 25R. Intersections D and N are also available for departure.
When runways 07L /R are in use:
Arriving aircraft (Yellow arrows) will taxi via G or C1 to enter main apron. A1 for cargo apron or L/K/J for G/A apron.
Departing aircraft (Red arrows) will use B1 and then taxi using 07L to line up on 07L or 07R. If C1 is used to taxi south for departure, exercise caution with arriving aircraft which might vacate via C. Domestic flights, commonly use intersection B for departure.
¶ 3.- Departures:
Standard initial climb will be FL170 unless otherwise coordinated. Note some SIDs have 12500 ft restricted waypoints.
SSR Codes to be assigned are loaded onto server so just requests SSR codes via Aurora.
Bole Tower will tranfer IFR departures as soon as they are airborne to Bole Approach.
On the following image, waypoints for which SIDs exist:
Coordinate with APP for non-pubished departure instructions.
See available SIDs and asignation criteria on the table below:
Preferential SIDs in BOLD (Shorter routing), RNAV procedures underlined:
|
07L |
07R |
SID |
25L |
25R |
NOTEs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMUDO | 1B | 2B | |||
| 1A, 2A | 1A, 2A | ASOLE | 1B, 2B | 1B, 2B | |
| 1A | 1A | BENDO | 1B, 2B | 1B, 3B | |
| 4A | 3A | BRO | 4B | 5B | BRO, Gambella VOR |
| 3A, 4A | 1A, 2A | DAVIT | 1B | 2B | DAVIT 3A and DAVIT 1A turn south after departure. |
| 1A, 2A, 4A | 1A, 2A, 3A | EGNAK | 1B, 2B | 1B, 2B | |
| 2A | 1A | EKBOB | 1B | 2B | |
| 1A, 2A | 1A, 2A | EPSOT | 1B, 2B | 1B, 2B | |
| 2A | 1A | ETGOM | |||
| 1A, 2A | 1A, 2A | GISHE | 1B, 2B | 1B, 2B | |
| 1A, 2A, 4A | 1A, 2A, 3A | GUDER | 1B, 2B | 1B, 2B | |
| 2A | 3A | IMKIT | 4B | 5B | |
| 3A | 2A | IMTOR | |||
| 1A, 2A, 4A | 1A, 2A, 3A | KOFTA | 1B, 2B, 3B | 1B, 2B, 4B | |
| 1A, 4A, 5A | 1A, 2A, 3A | LABLA | 1B | 1B | LABLA 2A and LABLA 4A turn south after departure to AB801 |
| MAGON | 2B | 3B | |||
| 1A | 1A | MARCOS | 1B | 1B | DEBRE MARCOS, DM NDB |
| 1A, 3A | 1A, 2A | MIWAS | 1B | 1B | |
| 2A | 1A | NIDEG | 1B | 3B | |
| OKNET | 1B | 2B | |||
| 1A, 2A, 3A | 1A, 2A, 3A | RANSO | 1B, 2B, 3B | 1B, 2B, 3B | Climb restrictions apply. RANSO 2B is shorter but might affect arriving traffic. RANSO 3A and RANSO 3B involve the longest routing. |
| 1A, 3A | 1A, 2A | SHALA | 1B | 1B | |
| 3A, 4A | 1A, 2A | USUBA | 1B | 2B |
¶ 4.- Arrivals:
ACC Positions will assign STARs and transfer aircraft to Bole Approach. ACC units will not clear any descents below FL250 unless otherwise corrdinated with Bole.
Bole Approach will transfer IFR arrivals to TWR once stablished or after passing IAF for RNAV approaches.
Waypoints where standard arrival routes begin:
As you can see, all published arrival routes start well before Addis TMA and will be assigned by the ACC.
Traffic arriving into Addis from the east (From RANSO, MEKEL, ASOLE, MAGON, MIWAS, LAKBE and ARSHI) will be transfered from Addis East (HAAA_E) to Bole Approach directly.
All arrivals routes to runways 07L / 07R are RNAV. Non-RNAV aircraft can be directed to ADS to start approach or vectored.
The following table presents all available STARs, their IAF and IAPs (Instrument Approach Procedures) available from those IAF.
Preferential STARs in BOLD (Preferential merely in terms of a shorter routing), RNAV procedures underlined:
Bear in mind that in high traffic load situations, it might be wise to assign the longest STARs and then instruct directs. This is specially advisable for those waypoints that have 1B, 2B and 3B STARs. Or 7A and 8A. Bole approach can instruct ACC controllers to assign those STAR including a transition as default.
|
IAP 07L |
IAP 07R |
IAF |
07L / 07R |
STAR |
25L / 25R |
IAF |
IAP 25L |
IAP 25R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | AWASH 2A routes via AB303 to AB307 |
1A , 2A | AMUDO | ||||
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | KALTY | 1A | ARSHI | ||||
| RNAV Y , RNAV X | RNAV X | EPRUM , ADS | 7A , 8A | ASOLE | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB002 , AB001 , ADS | RNAV Y , ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | AWASH 2A routes via AB303 to AB307 |
1A , 2A | AVONO | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB110 , AB111 2B routes via AB560, AB570 3B routes via AB560, AB580, AB590 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | UTRIX | 7A | BENDO | 1B | ADS | ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | AWASH 2A routes via AB303 to AB307 |
1A , 2A | BRO | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB110 , AB111 2B routes via AB560, AB570 3B routes via AB560, AB580, AB590 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | EPRUM | 7A | EGNAK | 1B | ADS | ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | ARONA 2A routes via AB103 to AB109 |
1A , 2A | EKBUL | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB112 , AB111 2B routes via AB470, AB480 3B routes via AB470, AB490, AB500 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | EPRUM , APDIG | 7A , 8A | GUDER | 1B | ADS | ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | ARONA 2A routes via AB103 to AB109 |
1A , 2A | IMKIT | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB112 , AB111 2B routes via AB470, AB480 3B routes via AB470, AB490, AB500 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | ARONA | 1A | IMTOR | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB112 , AB111 2B routes via AB470, AB480 3B routes via AB470, AB490, AB500 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | APDIG | 7A | KOFTA | 1B | ADS | ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | EPRUM | 7A | LABLA | 1B , 2B | AB001 , ADS | RNAV Y , ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y |
AWASH , KALTY 1A routes north of ad |
1A , 2A , 3A | LAKBE | 1B | AB111 | ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | KALTY | 1A | MAGON | 1B | AB111 | ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | EPRUM | 7A | MARCO | 1B , 2B | ADS , AB001 | ILS Y , VOR/DME , RNAV Y | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | AWASH 2A routes via AB402 |
1A , 2A | MEKEL | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB110 , AB111 2B routes via AB560, AB570 3B routes via AB560, AB580, AB590 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV X | ADS | 7A | MIWAS | 1B , 2B | AB002 , ADS | RNAV Y , ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME | |
| RNAV X , RNAV Y | RNAV X | ADS , EPRUM | 7A , 8A | RANSO | ||||
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | ARONA 2A routes via AB103 to AB109 |
1A , 2A | RUDOL | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB112 , AB111 2B routes via AB470, AB480 3B routes via AB470, AB490, AB500 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
| RNAV Y | RNAV X | UTRIX | 7A | SHALA | 1B | ADS | ILS Y , VOR/DME | VOR/DME |
| RNAV Z | RNAV Z , RNAV Y | AWASH 2A routes via AB303 to AB307 |
1A , 2A | TIKAT | 1B , 2B , 3B | AB110 , AB111 2B routes via AB560, AB570 3B routes via AB560, AB580, AB590 |
ILS Z , RNAV Z , RNAV T | RNAV Z |
Some additional IAPs exist for HAAB whose IAFs are not currently connected to any STARs:
|
IAP |
IAFs |
|---|---|
| RNP T 07R | IBSUP , UBTEM , UDMIX , UNKOV |
| RNP T 25L | AB110 , AB111 , AB112 , NERUP , OKLOG |
| RNAV Y 25R | AB016 , AB017 |
| 2 NDB 25R | AB NDB |
All circling approaches or traffic patterns south of the field
¶ 4.5 Radar Vectoring
4.5.1 Generally, all aircraft shall be allowed by radar ATC to operate on conventional SIDs or STARs, RNAV SIDs or STARs and RNAV approach procedure to conduct their own navigation to the extent possible using radar separation.
However, vectoring to aircraft can be provided to expedite traffic flow.
4.5.2 Prior to, or upon commencement of radar vectoring for approach, the pilot shall be advised of the type of approach as well as the runway to be used. 13.3 Aircraft vectored for final approach will be given a heading or a series of headings calculated to close with the final approach track, the final vector shall enable the aircraft to be established in level flight on the final approach track prior to intercepting the specified or nominal flight path. In case of vectoring for ILS approach RWY25, where glideslope is intercepted 7 DME out at 9880ft, final vectors shall be given so that aircraft intercept the localiser 9NM out or beyond at 10000ft.
In case of vectoring for RNAV GNSS APPROACH RWY 07, due to terrain, the ATC will provide clearance to aircraft DIRECT to IAF OR to a convenient waypoint following the IAF, after which pilot shall continue flying the published RNAV approach procedure.
4.5.3. Vectoring for visual approach:
The radar controller may initiate radar vectoring of an aircraft for visual approach provided the reported ceiling is above local MRVA and meteorological conditions are such that, with reasonable assurance, a visual approach and landing can be completed.
Clearance for visual approach shall be issued only after the pilot has reported the aerodrome or the preceding aircraft in sight, at which time radar vectoring would normally be terminated.
4.5.4. Interruption or termination of radar service:
An aircraft which has been informed that it is provided with radar service should be informed immediately when, for any reason, radar service is interrupted or terminated.
When the control of an aircraft is to be transferred from a radar controller to a non-radar controller, the radar controller shall ensure that non-radar separation is established between that aircraft and any other controlled aircraft before the transfer is effective.