PART 1 - GENERAL (GEN)
GEN 0
GEN 0.1 PREFACE
1. Name of the publishing authority
The AIP-Thailand is published by authority of The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.
2. Applicable ICAO documents
The AIP is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Information Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126). Charts contained in the AIP are produced in accordance with Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697). Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are given in subsection GEN 1.7.
3. The AIP structure and established regular amendment interval
3.1 The AIP structure
The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, details of which are given in subsection GEN 3.1. The principal AIP structure is shown in graphic form on page GEN 0.1-3.
The AIP is made up of three parts, General (GEN), En-route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD), each part is divided into sections and subsections as applicable, containing various types of information subjects.
Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
GEN 0 - Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist of AIP pages; List of hand amendments to the AIP; and the Table of Contents to Part 1.
GEN 1 - National regulations and requirements - Designated authorities; Entry, transit and departure of aircraft; Entry, transit and departure of passengers and crew; Entry, transit and departure of cargo; Aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents; Summary of national regulations and international agreements/conventions; and Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures.
GEN 2 - Table and codes - Measuring system, aircraft markings, public holidays; Abbreviations used in AIS publications; Chart symbols; Location indicators; List of radio navigation aids; Conversion tables; and Sunrise/Sunset tables.
GEN 3 - Services - Aeronautical Information Services; Aeronautical Charts; Air Traffic Services; Communication services; Meteorological services; and Search and rescue.
GEN 4 - Charges for aerodromes and Air Navigation Services-Aerodrome charges; and Air Navigation Services charge; and Regulatory Fee.
Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
ENR 0 - Table of contents to Part 2
ENR 1 - General rules and procedures - General rules; Visual Flight Rules; Instrument Flight Rules; ATS airspace classification; Holding, approach and departure procedures; Radar services and procedures; Altimeter setting procedures; Regional supplementary procedures; Air Traffic Flow Management; Flight planning; Addressing of flight plan messages; Interception of civil aircraft; Unlawful interference; and Air traffic incidents.
ENR 2 - Air Traffic Services airspace - Detailed description of Flight Information Regions (FIR); Terminal Control Areas (TMA); and Other regulated airspace.
ENR 3 - ATS routes - Detailed description of ATS routes; Area navigation routes; and En-route holding.
Note: Other types of routes which are specified in connection with procedures for traffic to and from aerodromes/ heliports are described in the relevant sections and subscriptions of Part 3 - Aerodromes.
ENR 4 - Radio navigation aids/systems - Radio navigation aids - en-route; Special navigation systems; Name - code designators for significant points; and Aeronautical ground lights - en-route.
ENR 5 - Navigation warnings - Prohibited, restricted and danger areas; Military exercise and training areas; Other activities of a dangerous nature; Air navigation obstacles - en-route; Aerial sporting and recreational activities; and Bird migration and areas with sensitive fauna.
ENR 6 - En-route charts - En-route Chart - ICAO and index charts.
Part 3 consists of 3 sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
AD 0 - Table of contents to Part 3
AD 1 - Aerodromes - Introduction - Aerodrome availability; Rescue and fire fighting services; Index to aerodromes and heliports; and Grouping of aerodromes.
AD 2 - Aerodromes - Detailed information about aerodromes; including helicopter landing areas, if located at the aerodromes.
3.2 Regular amendment interval
AIP is amended in accordance with the AIRAC schedule as published in AIC.
4. Service to contact in case of detected AIP errors or omissions.
In the compilation of the AIP, care has been taken to ensure that the information contained therein is accurate and complete. Any errors and omissions which may nevertheless be detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, should be referred to:
Aeronautical Information Service Department
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand
333/105 Lak Si Plaza
Khamphaeng Phet 6 Rd
Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si
Bangkok 10210
Thailand
