VTSS  —  Songkhla / Hat Yai International Airport

VTSS  AD 2.1   AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

VTSS  —  Songkhla / Hat Yai International Airport

VTSS  AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1

ARP coordinates and site at AD

065558N 1002342E

Centre of runway 1600 M from THR RWY 08

2

Direction and distance from (city)

12 KM SW
3

Elevation/Reference temperature

27.5 M (90 FT) / 26.8°C
4Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN

NIL

5

MAG VAR/Annual change

0° 17' W (2016) / 0° 1' E
6

AD Administration, address, telephone,
telefax, telex, AFS

Hat Yai International Airport
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited
Hat Yai, Songkhla 90115, Thailand

Tel:  +667 422 7000

Fax:  +667 425 1334

AFS:  VTSSYDYX

7

Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)

IFR/VFR
8

Remarks

Operator: Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT)

VTSS  AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1

Aerodrome Operator

AD 2300-1700, ATS H24

2

Customs and immigration

Available within AD hours

3

Health and sanitation

Available within AD hours

4

AIS Briefing Office

H24

5

ATS Reporting Office (ARO)

H24

6

MET Briefing Office

H24

7

ATS

H24

8

Fuelling

H24 (Jet A-1 and AVGAS 100 LL)

9

Handling

AD 2300-1400, from 1400-1700 shall be requested 3 hrs. prior landing.

10

Security

H24

11

De-icing

NIL

12

Remarks

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1

Cargo-handling facilities

1 Folks lifts 1.5 T, 1 Tractor. Handling weights up to 18 T per day. Provided by Thai Airways International Public Co.,Ltd.

2

Fuel/oil types

Jet A-1, AVGAS 100 LL
3

Fuelling facilities/capacity

Fuelling provide by PTT Public Company Limited.

Tel: +667 422 7248

Fax: +667 422 7247

3 JET A-1 Refueller @ 12,000+22,000+18,000 L

AVGAS 100LL Drum tank 50 L @ 1,000 L

-JET A-1: 4 tank.TTK 960,000 L

-AVGAS 100 LL: Drum tank 50 L @ 1,000 L

4

De-icing facilities

NIL

5

Hangar space for visiting aircraft

NIL

6

Repair facilities for visiting aircraft

NIL

7

Remarks

The airport has provided ground handling agents as following:

Thai Airways International Public Co.,ltd

E-mail: hdykk@thaiairways.com

Tel: +667 422 7273

Fax: +667 425 1335

BAGS Ground Services Co.,Ltd

E-mail: hdy-stationmanager@bags-groundservices.com

E-mail: hdy-seniorteam@bags-groundservices.com

Tel: +667 422 7264 (23.30-14.30 UTC)

Tel: +666 1172 2177(24 HR)

Fax: +667 425 1558

VTSS  AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1

Hotels

In the city
2

Restaurants

At AD and in the city
3

Transportation

Limousines and Taxis
4

Medical facilities

First aid at AD. Hospitals in the city
5

Bank and Post Office

In the city/ At AD open within AD HR.
6

Tourist Office

Office in the city

Tel:  +667 424 3747

Fax:  +667 424 5986

7

Remarks

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1

AD category for fire fighting

Category 9
2

Rescue equipment

Adequately provided as recommended by ICAO
3

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

Available – Up to B747
4

Remarks

For removal of disabled aircraft please contact aerodrome coordinator:

- Airside Operation Division

Tel: +667 422 7765

Tel: +667 422 7766

- Rescue and Fire Fighting Division

Tel: +667 422 7021

VTSS  AD 2.7  SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1

Types of clearing equipment

NIL

2

Clearance priorities

NIL

3

Remarks

The aerodrome is available all seasons.

VTSS  AD 2.8  APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/positions DATA

1Apron surface and strength

Surface: Concrete

Strength: PCN 60/R/C/X/T

2Taxiway width, surface and strength

Taxiway A: 23 M, Asphalt, PCN 60/F/C/X/T

Taxiway B: 26 M, Concrete and asphalt, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

Taxiway C: 26 M, Concrete and asphalt, PCN 60/F/C/X/T

Taxiway D: 26 M, Concrete, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

Taxiway E: 30 M, Concrete, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

Taxiway F: 27 M, Concrete, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

Taxiway G: 24 M, Asphalt, PCN 60/F/C/X/T

Taxiway H: 24 M, Asphalt, PCN 60/F/C/X/T

Taxiway J: 26 M, Asphalt

Taxiway K: 26 M, Asphalt

Taxiway L: 23 M, Asphalt

Taxiway M: 23 M, Asphalt

Taxilane N: Concrete, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

Taxiway Q: 30 M, Concrete, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

Taxiway R: 27 M, Concrete, PCN 60/R/C/X/T

3

Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation

Location: At Apron

Elevation: 27.5 M/90 FT

4

VOR checkpoints

Location:

- At holding position RWY 08 on TWY R - RDL 254/0.6 NM

- At holding position RWY 26 on TWY F - RDL 086/1.2 NM

Radio frequency: 115.3 MHZ

5

INS checkpoints

NIL

6

Remarks

Taxiway J, K, L and M are the responsibility of RTAF.

Taxiway A not available when the aircraft code C, D, E take-off and landing.

Taxilane N not available for aircraft code E taxi or tow behind aircraft stand number 5, 6 when aircraft code E parked at aircraft stand number 5, 6

VTSS  AD 2.9  SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

1

Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands

Taxiing guidance signs at all intersections with TWY and RWY.

Nose-in guidance at aircraft stands.

Nose-Wheel guide lines at apron.

Solid Nose-Wheel guide lines at aircraft stands.

VISUAL DOCKING SYSTEM at aircraft stand number 4, 5 and 6.

2

RWY and TWY markings and LGT

RWY marking: RWY Designation, THR, TDZ, Centre line, Aiming Point and Side Strip.

RWY LGT: THR, RWY Edge and RWY End lights

TWY marking: Centre line, Edge, RWY Holding Positions and Intermediate Holding Positions.

TWY LGT: TWY Edge light.

3

Stop bars

NIL

4

Remarks

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

In approach/TKOF areas

In circling areas and at AD

Remarks

123

RWY/Area affected

Obstacle type

Elevation

Markings/LGT

Coordinates

Obstacle type

Elevation

Markings/LGT

Coordinates

abcab

NIL

NIL

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1

Associated MET Office

Southern East-Coast Meteorological Center,

Thai Meteorological Department (TMD)

2

Hours of service

MET Office outside hours

H24

NIL

3

Office responsible for TAF preparation

Periods of validity

Southern East-Coast Meteorological Center

24 HR

4

Type of landing forecast

Interval of issuance

TREND

30 Min

5

Briefing/consultation provided

Personal Consultation

Tel: +667 425 1884

Fax: +667 425 1083

6

Flight documentation

Language(s) used

Charts, Tabular forms and Abbreviated Plain Language Texts

English

7

Charts and other information available for
briefing or consultation

S, U85, U70, U50, U40, U30, U25, U20, SWH, SWM, SWL, P85, P70, P50, P40, P30, P25, P20, P15, satellite and radar images

8

Supplementary equipment available for
providing information

Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS),

Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) and

Weather Radar

9

ATS units provided with information

Hat Yai TWR

Hat Yai APP

10

Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.12  RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations

RWY NR

TRUE BRG

Dimensions of RWY(M)

Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY

THR coordinates

RWY end coordinates

THR geoid undulation

THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
123456
08 082° 3050x45

PCN 60/F/C/X/T

Concrete (600 M) and asphalt (2450 M)

065551.55N 1002249.84E
THR 19.81 M / 65 FT
26 262° 3050x45

PCN 60/F/C/X/T

Concrete (600 M) and asphalt (2450 M)

065603.92N 1002428.30E

THR 17.81 M/ 58 FT

TDZ 23.21 M/ 76 FT

Slope of RWY-SWY

SWY dimensions (M)

CWY dimensions (M)Strip dimensions (M)RESA dimensions (M)Location and description of arresting systemOFZRemarks
7891011121314
0.60% +0.30% -0.13% -0.80%
(1110 M 1460 M 1910 M 3050 M)
60x45

NIL

3290x300 90x90

NIL

NIL

NIL

+0.80% +0.13% -0.30% -0.60%
(1140 M 1590 M 1940 M 3050 M )
60x45

NIL

3290x300 90x90

NIL

NIL

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY Designator

TORA

(M)

TODA

(M)

ASDA

(M)

LDA

(M)

Remarks

123456
08 3050 3050 3110 3050

NIL

26 3050 3050 3110 3050

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.14  APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWY Designator

APCH LGT

type

LEN INTST

THR LGT

colour

WBAR

VASIS

(MEHT)

PAPI

TDZ, LGT

LEN

RWY Centre Line LGT

Length, spacing,

colour,

INTST

RWY edge LGT

LEN, spacing,

colour

INTST

RWY End LGT

colour

WBAR

SWY LGT

LEN (M)

colour

Remarks

12345678910
08

SALS

420 M

LIH

Green

PAPI

Both

(64.06 FT)

NIL

NIL

3050 M

60 M

White

FM2450-3050 M

Yellow: LIH

Red

60

Red

NIL

26

SALS

420 M

LIH

Green

PAPI

Both

(61.09 FT)

NIL

NIL

3050 M

60 M

White

FM 2450-3050 M

Yellow: LIH

Red

60

Red

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1

ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation

ABN: On top of control tower, FLG WG EV 3 Sec / IBN: NIL

H24

2

LDI location and LGT

Anemometer location and LGT

WDI: 2 Wind Cones, illuminated at

  1. 450 M from THR RWY 26 : offset to the left side from RCL 105 M., and

  2. 450 M from THR RWY 08 : offset to the left side from RCL 65 M.

Anemometer: see AD Chart.

3

TWY edge and centre line lighting

EDGE: All TWY

Centre line: NIL

4

Secondary power supply/switch-over time

RWY 08/26 supplied by stand by generator switch over time 15 SEC

5

Remarks

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1

Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO

Geoid undulation

NIL

2

TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT

NIL

3

TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking

NIL

4

True and MAG BRG of FATO

NIL

5

Declared distance available

NIL

6

APP and FATO lighting

NIL

7

Remarks

Helicopters to approach using active runway, take off and land as instructed by ATC.

VTSS  AD 2.17  ATS AIRSPACE

1

Designation and lateral limits

A circle of 5 NM radius centred on 0655.9N 10023.5E

2

Vertical limits

3000 FT/AGL
3

Airspace classification

C
4

ATS unit call sign

Language(s)

Hat Yai Tower

English, Thai

5

Transition altitude

11000 FT
6

Remarks

NIL

VTSS  AD 2.18  ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service designation

Call sign

Frequency

Hours of operation

Remarks

12345
APP Hat Yai Approach

126.7 MHZ

301.5 MHZ

121.5 MHZ1)

243.0 MHZ1)

133.2 MHZ2)

H24

1)Emergency frequency

2)Backup frequency

TWR Hat Yai Tower

118.1 MHZ

275.8 MHZ

121.5 MHZ1)

243.0 MHZ1)

133.2 MHZ2)

H24
GND Hat Yai Ground

121.9 MHZ

257.8 MHZ

121.5 MHZ1)

243.0 MHZ1)

H24
ATIS Hat Yai Intl. Airport 128.8 MHZH24

VTSS  AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of aid,

MAG VAR

CAT of ILS/MLS

(For VOR/ILS/MLS, give declination)

ID

Frequency

Hours of operation

Position of transmitting antenna coordinates

Elevation of DME transmitting antenna

Remarks

1234567
DVOR/DME HTY

115.3 MHZ

CH100X

H24
065602.75N 1002316.47E
37.3 M

DVOR/DME restriction, due to mountainous terrain surround DVOR/DME station coverage check does not provide adequate signal to 40 NM at the required altitude in various areas as following:

  1. RDL 171-240 DEG at 10 NM ALT should not below 5,000 FT.

  2. RDL 131-170 DEG at 20 NM ALT should not below 4,000 FT.

  3. RDL 031-130 DEG at 40 NM ALT should not below 5,000 FT.

  4. RDL 241-270 DEG at 40 NM ALT should not below 7,000 FT.

  5. RDL 271-300 DEG at 40 NM ALT should not below 10,000 FT.

  6. RDL 301-330 DEG at 40 NM ALT should not below 6,000 FT.

  7. RDL 331-030 DEG at 40 NM ALT should not below 3,000 FT.

ILS CAT I

LOC

RWY 26

IHTY

109.9 MHZ

H24
065549.07N 1002230.14E
37.7 M

RWY 26 ILS Glide slope not coincident with PAPI starting at 0.7 DME

GP/DME

333.8 MHZ

36X

065558.83N 1002419.24E
TACAN HTY

115.70 MHZ

CH104X

2300-1100 Daily
065541N 1002344E
 

HR service 30 Min PN to ATC

VTSS  AD 2.20  LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1.  VFR REPORTING POINTS AND LOCAL PROCEDURES
1.1  Reporting points for VFR flight

In order to expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic into airport, the procedure of the inbound traffic of VFR flights, conventional and prop-jet aircraft, be set up as follow:

  1. Aircraft entering to land from North of Hat Yai International Airport, shall report over Pak Phayun District, designated as PAPA PAPA (0722.0N 10022.0E) which is approximately 26 NM on R-356 of HTY VOR/DME. When reaching PP the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.

  2. Aircraft entering to land from East of Hat Yai International Airport, shall report over Chana District, designated as CHARLIE NOVEMBER (0655.0E 10044.5E) which is approximately 20 NM on R-094 of HTY VOR/DME. When reaching CN the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.

  3. Aircraft entering to land from South of Hat Yai International Airport, shall report over Sadao District, designated as SIERRA DELTA (0639.0N 10027.0E) which is approximately 18 NM on R-175 of HTY VOR/DME. When reaching SD the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.

  4. Aircraft entering to land from North-west of Hat Yai International Airport, shall report over Khao Hua Chang, designated as KILO CHARLIE (0718.0N 10002.0E) and Rattaphum District, designated as ROMEO PAPA (0708.0N 10016.0E) which are approximately 31 NM on R-315 and 14 NM on R-322 of HTY VOR/DME respectively, when reaching RP the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.

1.2  Aerodrome traffic circuit

Using both sides of traffic circuit.

1.3 Overhead approach pattern
  1. Using runway 08 by right turn pattern

  2. Using runway 26 by left turn pattern.

2.  STARTING UP PROCEDURE
2.1 All IFR aircraft are to call "Ground Control" 5 minutes prior to start up to request for ATC clearance.
2.2 Pilot are to inform "Ground Control" their call signs, and proposed flight level if it is different from the flight plan when they make the call as item 2.1 above.
2.3 In order to provide a more flexible ground traffic movement all domestic departures shall on longer be required to be ready to taxi within 5 minutes after clearance received.
3.  PUSH BACK PROCEDURE
3.1  Procedures for Push-back of aircraft in Apron described on paragraph as follows:
3.1.1  Ground crew must ensure that the area behind an aircraft is clear of vehicles, equipment and other obstructions before the start-up or push-back of aircraft commences.
3.1.2  When the pilot is ready for start-up and push-back, Pilots shall seek confirmation from the ground crew that there is on hazard to his aircraft starting up. Pilots shall then notify the ground controller that he is ready for push-back. On being told by Hat Yai Ground that push-back is approved, Pilots shall co-ordinate with the ground crew for the start-up and push-back of the aircraft.
3.1.3  Pilots are reminded that they shall always use minimum power when starting engine or manoeuvring within the apron area. It is especially important when commencing to taxi that breakaway thrust is kept to an absolute minimum and then reduced to idle thrust as soon as practicable.
3.1.4  The points where the tug will be disconnected from the aircraft and breakaway thrust will be applied on “taxilane N”
3.1.5  Due to aircraft congestion, self-maneuvering is not permitted at any parking stands, all aircraft must use tow bar for push-back procedures except aircraft code letter C or below that permitted from Hat Yai International Airport.
3.2  The following table describes the procedure for push-back of aircraft from the aircraft stands. When it becomes necessary to vary a procedure to expedite aircraft movements, Hat Yai Ground will issue specific instructions to the pilots.

Aircraft stand

Aircraft push back procedure

Stand 1,2

The aircraft (on idle power) shall be pushed back on yellow guideline to face East until its nosewheel on safe positioned at the taxilane N, the tug will be disconnected on this position. Breakaway thrust will be applied when cleared to taxi.

Stand 3,4,5,6,7

The aircraft (on idle power) shall be pushed back on yellow guideline to face either East or West until its nosewheel on safe positioned at the taxilane N, the tug will be disconnected on this position. Breakaway thrust will be applied when cleared to taxi.

Stand 8,9

The aircraft (on idle power) shall be pushed back on yellow guideline to face west until its nosewheel on safe positioned at the taxilane N, the tug will be disconnected on this position. Breakaway thrust will be applied when cleared to taxi.

Remarks

Stand 1 and 9 capacity up to code C MAX wingspan 29 M.Stand 2,3,4,7,8 capacity up to code C.Stand 5 capacity up to code E.Stand 6 up to code E MAX wingspan 64 M.Taxi lane N not available for aircraft code E taxi or tow behind stand no. 5,6 When aircraft code E parked at stand 5,6.

4.  SAFEGATE DOCKING SYSTEM – IN SYSTEM AT HAT YAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.1 The SAFEGATE Docking System – in system is install at bay No. 2, 3 and 4
4.1.2 The system enables the pilots seated on the left of the cockpit to position his aircraft on the correct stand centre line and stop position
4.2 PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTION
4.2.1 Safety procedure
  1. General warning

    The DGS system has a built-in error detection program to inform the aircraft pilot of impending dangers during the docking procedure.

    If the pilot is unsure of the information, being shown on the DGS display unit, he must immediate stop the aircraft and obtain further information for clearance.

  2. Item to check before entering the stand area

    Warning : The pilot shall not enter the stand area, unless the docking system first is showing the vertical running arrows. The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge, unless these arrows have been superseded by the closing rate bar.

    Warning : The pilot shall not enter the stand area, unless the aircraft type displayed is equal to the approaching aircraft/ The Correctness of other information, such as ‘door 2’, shall also be checked.

  3. The SBU message

    The message STOP SBU means that docking has been interrupted and has to be resumed only by manual guidance. Do not try to resume docking without manual guidance.


START-OF-DOCKING

The system is started by pressing one of the aircraft type buttons on the operator panel. When the button has been pressed, WAIT will be displayed.


CAPTURE

The floating arrows indicate that the system is activated and in capture mode, searching for an approaching aircraft.

If shall be checked that the correct aircraft type is displayed. The lead-in line shall be followed.

The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge, unless the arrows have been superseded by closing rate bar.


TRACKING .

When the aircraft has been caught by the laser, the floating arrow is replaced by the yellow centre line indicator.

A flashing red arrow indicates the direction to turn.

The vertical yellow arrow shows position in relation to the centre line. This indicator give correct position and azimuth guidance.


CLOSING RATE.

Display of digital countdown will start when the aircraft is 20 M from stop position.

When the aircraft is less than 12 M from the stop position, the closing rate is indicated by turning off one row of the center line symbol per 0.5 M, covered by the aircraft. Thus, when the last row is turned off, 0.5 M remains to stop.


ALIGNED TO CENTRE

The aircraft is eight meters from the stop position. The absence of any direction arrow indicates an aircraft on the centre line.


SLOW DOWN

If the aircraft is approaching faster than the accepted speed, the system will show SLOW DOWN as a warning to the pilot.


AZIMUTH GUIDANCE

The aircraft is 4 M from the stop-position. The yellow arrow indicates an aircraft to the right of the centre line, and the red flashing arrow indicates the direction to turn.


STOP POSITION REACHED .

When the correct stop-position is reached, the display will show STOP and red lights will be lit.


DOCKING COMPLETE .

When the aircraft has parked, OK will be displayed.


OVERSHOOT

If the aircraft overshoot the stop-position, TOO FAR will be displayed.



STOP SHORT

If the aircraft is found standing still but has not reached the intended stop position, the message STOP OK will be shown after a while.


WAIT

If some object is blocking the view toward the approaching aircraft or the detected aircraft is lost during docking, before 12 M to STOP, the display will show WAIT. The docking will continue as soon as the blocking object has disappeared or the system detects the aircraft again.

As the aircraft is approaching the stop position, the aircraft geometry is being checked. If, for any reason, aircraft verification is not made 12 M before the stop-position, the display will show WAIT, STOP and ID FAIL. The text will be alternating on the upper two row of the display .

The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge, unless the “WAIT” message has been superseded by the closing rate bar.


BAD WEATHER CONDITION

During heavy fog, rain or snow, the visibility for the docking system can be reduced.

When the system is activated and in capture mode, the display will deactivate the floating arrows and show DOWN GRADE.

This message will be superseded by the closing rate bar, as soon as the System detects the approaching aircraft.

The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge, unless the DOWN GRADE text has been superseded by the closing rate bar.



AIRCRAFT VERIFICATION FAILURE

During entry into the stand, the aircraft geometry is being checked. If, for any reason, aircraft verification is not made 40 FT metres before the stop-position, the display will first show WAIT and make a second verification check. If this fails STOP and ID FAIL will be displayed. The text will be alternating on the upper two rows of the display.

The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge without manual guidance, unless the WAIT message has been superseded by the closing rate bar.



GATE BLOCKED

If an object is found blocking the view from the DGS to the planned stop position for the aircraft, the docking procedure will be halted with a GATE BLOCK message. The docking procedure will resume as soon as the blocking object has been removed.

The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge without manual guidance, unless the WAIT message has been superseded by the closing rate bar.



VIEW BLOCKED

If the view towards the approaching aircraft is hindered for instance by dirt on the window, the DGS will report a view block condition. Once the system is able to see the aircraft through the dirt, the message will be replaced with a closing rate display.

The pilot must not proceed beyond the bridge without manual guidance, unless the WAIT message has been superseded by the closing rate bar .



SBU-STOP .

Any unrecoverable error during the docking procedure will generate an SBU condition. The display will show red stop bar and the text STOP SBU.

A manual backup procedure must be used for docking guidance.



TOO FAST

If the aircraft approaches with a speed higher than the docking system can handle, the message STOP (with red squares) and TOO FAST will be displayed.

The docking system must be re-started or docking procedure completed by manual guidance.


EMERGENCY STOP .

When the emergency stop button is pressed, STOP is displayed.


CHOCKS ON .

CHOCK ON will be displayed, when the ground staff has put the chocks in front of the nose wheel and pressed the “Chocks On” button on the operator panel.


ERROR .

If a system error occurs, the message ERROR is display with an error code. The code is used for maintenance purposes and explained else where.


SYSTEM BREAKDOWN

In case of a severe system failure, the display will go black, except for a red stop indicator. A manual backup procedure must be used for docking guidance.

POWER FAILURE

In case of a power failure, the display will be completely black. A manual backup procedure must be used for docking guidance.

4.3 ALLOCATION OF AIRCRAFT PARKING BAYS.

All aircraft parking bays are allocated by Ground / Apron. Controller with regard to aircraft type involved and the prevailing or anticipated traffic situation.

4.4 AIRCRAFT MARSHALLING AND TOWING SERVICES.

The marshalling of scheduled, non-scheduled and casual aircraft into the bays either manually or by the aid or the VDGS Guide - in system and the pushing out of aircraft for departure shall be under the responsibility of the aircraft operator or its appointed ground handling agency.

4.5 TAXIING PROCEDURES

Due to the minimum separation distance between runway centre line and centre line of parallel TWY A and TWY J (military use) are 120 M and 150 M respectively. Taxiway A and J not available to other aircraft when aircraft with code C, D or E take off or landing on the runway, due to the distances between the runway centre line and taxiway centre lines are less than the minimum required.

4.5.1 Arriving Aircraft
4.5.1.1 Aircraft entering the aprons are to follow closely to the taxiing and apron centre line so as to avoid reducing safety distance between them and parking aircraft.
4.5.2 Departing Aircraft
4.5.2.1 When start-up clearance is issued by ATC, and then pushed out onto apron centre line.
5.  180 DEGREES TURN ON RUNWAY

To prevent runway pavement damage, all aircraft code letter “C” and higher are not allowed to make 180 degrees turn on Runway.

VTSS  AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

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VTSS  AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1.  LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES (LVP)
1.1 RWY 26 is equipped with ILS and is approved for CAT I operations.
1.2 Low visibility procedures will be established when a visibility of less than RVR 550M.
1.3 Low visibility procedures will be enforced based on 3 Phases of Low visibility conditions (LVC) as following.
1.3.1 LVC warning (RVR 800-550M)
1.3.1.1 LVC warning or preparation phase will be established when RVR is less than 800M but not less than 550M.
1.3.1.2 All ground operators will be informed by flashing-orange lights.
1.3.1.3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for low visibility condition shall be strictly applied by all ground operators.
1.3.2 LVP In Operation (RVR 550M-100M)
1.3.2.1 LVP In Operation will be established when RVR is less than 550M but not less than 100M.
1.3.2.2 All ground operators will be informed by flashing-white lights.
1.3.2.3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for low visibility condition shall be strictly applied by all ground operators.
1.3.2.4 All the vehicles must have their obstruction light “ON” and comply with speed limit of vehicles on Service road and the Apron area as mentioned in the airport rules and regulations.
1.3.2.5 A Follow-me car is available on stand by to assist pilot during taxi upon request.
1.3.2.6 The number of vehicles on the manoeuvring area shall be restricted. No vehicle enters the ILS sensitive area.
1.3.3 STOP work phase (RVR < 100M)
1.3.3.1 When RVR is less than 100M all ground operators will be informed by flashing-white lights with sound (siren).
1.3.3.2 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for low visibility condition shall be strictly applied by all ground operators.
1.3.3.3 STOP All operations in the apron area.
1.4 Termination of low visibility procedures (RVR > 800M)
1.4.1 LVP will be terminated when RVR is greater than 800M and a continuing improvement in these condition is expected.
1.4.2 All ground operators will be informed when LVP is terminated by telephone and all warning lights are turned off.
1.4.3 All ground operators shall resume normal operations.

VTSS  AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1.  Operations of aircraft at Hat Yai International Airport outside Airport’s hours of operation.
1.1 All aircraft wishing to operate outside specified hours of operations at Hat Yai International Airport shall adhere to the following procedures:
1.1.1 Inform the airport authority, and approval must be received before such operation.
1.1.2 All scheduled and non-scheduled flights, including flight selecting Hat Yai International Airport as alternate aerodrome shall have handling agent at Hat Yai International Airport.
1.1.3 Nose-in parking is applicable to all aircraft.
1.1.4 Aircraft ready to taxi out shall prepare their own tow bars.

Remark: Aircraft below code letter “C” is allowed to seft-maneuver. Inform Hat Yai before seft-maneuver.

VTSS  AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

Chart name

Page

Aerodrome Chart - ICAO

AD 2-VTSS-2-1

Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart - ICAO

AD 2-VTSS-2-3

Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart - ICAO

AD 2-VTSS-2-5

Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO Type A - RWY 08/26

AD 2-VTSS-3-1

Area Chart - ICAO

AD 2-VTSS-5-1

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - VOR A

AD 2-VTSS-8-1

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - VOR B

AD 2-VTSS-8-3

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - VOR RWY 26

AD 2-VTSS-8-5

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - ILS or LOC RWY 26

AD 2-VTSS-8-7

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - RNP RWY 08

AD 2-VTSS-8-9

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - RNP RWY 08 (Tabular description)

AD 2-VTSS-8-10

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - RNP RWY 26

AD 2-VTSS-8-11

Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO - RNP RWY 26 (Tabular description)

AD 2-VTSS-8-12