1. AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT (ATFM) SERVICE AND BANGKOK AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT UNIT (BANGKOK ATFMU)
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This introduces an overview of air traffic flow management (ATFM) services within Bangkok FIR by Bangkok ATFM Unit. Content provided includes an introduction to ATFM service, triggering and dissemination of ATFM measures, exemption of flights, Ground Delay Program (GDP) procedure, and important contact information.
1.1.2 Note that content herein provides only a general description of ATFM services, and stakeholders (airspace users, airport operators) should consult associated NOTAM, AIC or ATFM Daily Plan for detailed information whenever an ATFM measure is triggered within the FIR.
1.2 Provision of ATFM Services
1.2.1 ATFM services are services provided to balance air traffic demand against ATM resource (airspace or airport) capacity. This is achieved through issuance of various ATFM measures as defined in ICAO Doc 9971 – Manual on Collaborative ATFM. These ATFM measures include Minutes-in-Trail, Miles-in-Trail, Minimum Departure Interval, Ground Delay Program through issuance of Calculated Take-Off Time (due to airspace or airport constraint), Fix Balancing, Speed / Altitude Control, and other applicable ATFM measures. Planning of ATFM service is conducted by the ATFM Unit, while the provision of the service – such as issuance of ATFM measure – may be provided by the ATFM Unit or the ATS Unit depending on the nature of the ATFM measure in place.
1.2.2 For Bangkok FIR, the ATFM services are provided by Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (AEROTHAI) from Bangkok Air Traffic Flow Management Unit (Bangkok ATFMU). The services provided comprise preparation and distribution of ATFM Daily Plan (ADP), planning and issuance of ATFM measures to balance demand and capacity in airspace sectors and airports, monitoring and post-operations analysis of ATFM measure compliance, and the provision of ATFM service for westbound flights transiting Kabul FIR between 2000 to 2359 UTC as specified in subsection 2 of this AIP section. Note that while ATFM measure(s) are in effect, both international and domestic flights may be subjected to such ATFM measure(s). As Bangkok ATFMU operates on a 24-hour basis, ATFM measure(s) may be initiated as and when necessary.
1.2.3 Bangkok ATFMU will exercise due diligence to ensure stakeholders - both local and international - are included or kept updated throughout the decision-making process relating to ATFM services.
1.3 Triggering of ATFM measures
1.3.1 An ATFM measure may be triggered when Bangkok ATFMU determines that there will be a demand-capacity imbalance situation at a particular ATM resource. The imbalance may be due to, inter alia, planned airspace or airport closure, special event affecting airport operations, and adverse weather.
1.3.2 Insofar as possible, Bangkok ATFMU will provide advance notification of an ATFM measure to be initiated and its effective period. In the case of pre-planned events, such as annual Children’s Day air display or annual joint military air exercise, an AIP Supplement and / or NOTAM will be issued informing stakeholders of ATFM measure to be used. In the case of unplanned events, such as forecast adverse weather, an ATFM Daily Plan (ADP) and / or NOTAM will be issued to provide advance notification. The ADP will be issued via e-mail to stakeholders’ key point of contact.
1.4 Flights Exempted from ATFM Services
1.4.1 The following flights are exempted from the ATFM procedures:
Flights experiencing an emergency, including aircraft subjected to unlawful interference;
Flights in search and rescue or fire-fighting missions;
Urgent medical evacuation flights specifically declared by medical authorities where flight delays would put the life of the patients at risk;
Flights with “Head of State” status; and
Other flights as may be determined by the appropriate authority.
1.4.2 Airspace users uncertain whether their flights should be exempted should contact Bangkok ATFMU for clarification.
1.5 Procedure for Ground Delay Program (GDP) through issuance of Calculated Take-Off Time (CTOT)
One of the key ATFM measures used by Bangkok ATFMU to balance traffic demand against congested resource capacity is Ground Delay Program (GDP) through the issuance of Calculated Take-Off Time (CTOT). CTOTs are calculated based on expected arrival times of flights at the congested resource, adjusted to achieve suitable flow rate, and should provide airspace users with awareness of their departure times. When GDP is activated, all relevant stakeholders (ATS units, airspace users, airport operators, and ground handlers) are requested to adhere to the following procedure:
1.5.1 Flight Plan (FPL) for flights within any portion of the Bangkok FIR, inclusive of overflights and those departing from or landing at airports in Thailand, should be submitted not less than 3 hours prior to the Estimated Off-Block Time (EOBT) except where necessary for operational and technical reasons.
1.5.2 For the flights expected to be subjected to ATFM measures, Delay Message (DLA) should be transmitted when the departure of an aircraft, for which the basic flight plan data (FPL) has been sent, is delayed by more than 15 minutes after the Estimated Off-Block Time contained in the latest submitted basic flight plan data.
1.5.3 Prior to the activation of Ground Delay Program (GDP), an ATFM Daily Plan (ADP) will be distributed to all stakeholders via provided e-mail addresses. Should the address not be updated, stakeholders can contact Bangkok ATFMU to make necessary revision.
1.5.4 On the day of operations, when possible, Bangkok ATFMU will host a web conference to discuss the GDP operations. Following the briefing, the conference room will remain open as a Help Desk to provide assistance and facilitate CTOT management for stakeholders. The web conference address will be included in the ADP.
1.5.5 CTOTs will be distributed to stakeholders via e-mail and AFTN messages. They will also be published at http://atfm.aerothai.aero. No password is required for accessing the CTOT distribution page.
1.5.6 For flights with CTOTs, crews shall plan their flights to be ready for push-back at an appropriate timing such that Take-Off Time (TOT) will be in compliance with CTOT.
1.5.7 For flights with CTOTs and departing from aerodromes within Bangkok FIR, follow additional push-back and start-up clearance delivery requirements as follows:
Flights departing from VTBS and VTBD: crews shall contact ATC for push-back and start-up clearance at least 20 minutes prior to CTOTs.
Flights departing from other aerodromes: crews shall contact ATC for push-back and start-up clearance at least 15 minutes prior to CTOTs.
ATC shall provide best assistance to ensure flights complying with the above timeframe can takeoff within CTOT compliance window. Failure to comply with the above timeframe may result in further gate holding, and ATC may request crews to obtain new CTOT from Bangkok ATFMU (through their flight operations / dispatch).
1.5.8 Flights with CTOTs operating out of an A-CDM airport, where CTOT is integrated into the A-CDM process, are advised to comply with the local A-CDM procedure.
1.5.9 CTOT compliance windows are provided for ATC at the departure airport to accord operational flexibility in handling airport traffic conditions. CTOT compliance windows are defined as:
-5/+10 minutes for CTOTs assigned in response to constrained arrival airports;
-5/+5 minutes for CTOTs assigned in response to constrained airspace volumes.
Insofar as practicable, ATC shall manage flights to depart as close to the CTOT as possible.
1.5.10 Should there be any change to flight’s operating time (CHG, DLA), airspace user shall contact Bangkok ATFMU as soon as possible to obtain a new CTOT prior to ATC Clearance request to avoid excessive delay. As a general rule, airspace users are responsible for new CTOT requests with Bangkok ATFMU while their aircraft are still at the parking bays (before off-block); once the aircraft has been cleared for pushback, ATC shall assist in obtaining new CTOT if needed due to ground movement issues.
1.5.11 For flights originally operating outside of the GDP period but delaying into it, airspace users shall contact Bangkok ATFMU to obtain CTOT as soon as possible and prior to clearance delivery. If uncertain whether the flight should be subjected to GDP, contact Bangkok ATFMU to verify.
1.6 Bangkok ATFMU Users Manual
Bangkok ATFMU Users Manual provides details information and procedure regarding ATFM operations. The updated manual can be downloaded at http://atfm.aerothai.aero.
1.7 Bangkok Air Traffic Flow Management Unit
1.7.1 Bangkok ATFMU is staffed 24 hours and may be contacted via the following:
Tel: +66 2287 8024
Tel: +66 2287 8025
Fax: +66 2287 8026
AFS: VTBBZDZX
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://atfm.aerothai.aero
2. AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES OVER BAY OF BENGAL, SOUTH ASIA AND PAKISTAN THROUGH KABUL FIR
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 The States of the ICAO Asia/Pacific Region, which have westbound nighttime flights operating through the Kabul FIR between 2000UTC and 2359UTC, are re-activating the integrated Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) service using the Bay of Bengal Cooperative ATFM System (BOBCAT).
2.2 Provision of ATFM services for flights transiting Kabul FIR (BOBCAT ATFM)
2.2.1 As one of the ATFM services provided, Bangkok ATFMU provides ATFM service for westbound flights intending to transit Kabul FIR between 2000 UTC and 2359 UTC daily. The service provided includes calculation, promulgation, and management of mandatory Calculated Take-Off Time (CTOT) and flight level, ATS route, and Calculated Time-Over (CTO) at entry waypoint for entry into Kabul FIR for each affected flight.
2.2.2 Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) retain responsibility for the tactical management of flights that are subjected to this ATFM measure. In discharging tactical responsibilities, ANSPs will manage non-ATFM compliant flights using delayed pushback and start clearances, non-preferred routes and/or flight levels, enroute holding and/or diversion around Kabul FIR.
2.2.3 Bangkok ATFMU utilizes the automated, web-based BOBCAT in providing ATFM service in the Kabul FIR. These responsibilities will be managed in coordination with airspace users and ANSPs concerned.
2.2.4 This section describes in greater detail the procedures involved in the BOBCAT ATFM service.
The objectives of this service are to:
Reduce ground and enroute delays;
Maximize capacity and optimize air traffic flow through Kabul FIR;
Provide an informed choice of routing and flight level selection;
Alleviate unplanned in-flight re-routing and technical stops; and
Assist regional ANSPs in planning for and managing workload in handling increased air traffic flow through Kabul FIR.
2.3 BOBCAT ATFM-affected ATS routes, flight levels, and applicable period
2.3.1 All westbound flights intending to enter the Kabul FIR between 2000UTC and 2359UTC daily on ATS routes and flight level in Table 1 shall comply with the BOBCAT ATFM procedures contained herein. This includes a mandatory requirement for all flights to obtain a specific ATFM slot allocation – CTOT, CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint, allocated flight level, and allocated ATS route – from the Bangkok ATFMU for entry into Kabul FIR during the period above mentioned.
Table 1: ATS Route and Flight Levels Requiring ATFM Slot Allocation
| Routing through the Kabul FIR | Metering Waypoint(s) | Flight Levels |
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| M875 – TAPIS – L509 | LAJAK | FL320, FL340, FL360, FL380, FL400 |
| N644 | DOBAT | FL360, FL380, FL400 |
| L750 | BIROS | FL360, FL380, FL400 |
| P628 | ASLUM | FL360, FL380, FL400 |
| UL333 | SERKA | FL360, FL380, FL400 |
Note: Flight Levels availability may be subject to change through amendments of the Kabul FIR Contingency Arrangement. In the interim, the BOBCAT system homepage would display the updated information, along with flight level.
2.3.2 Flights that plan to enter Kabul FIR without an ATFM slot allocation – CTOT, CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint, allocated flight level, and allocated ATS route – will be accommodated only after flights with slots have been processed. Such flights should expect delayed pushback and start clearances, non-preferred routes and/or flight levels, enroute holding and/or diversion around Kabul FIR.
2.4 Flights exempted from BOBCAT ATFM
2.4.1 The following flights are exempted from BOBCAT ATFM procedures:
flights experiencing an emergency, including aircraft subject to unlawful interference;
flights on search and rescue (SAR) or rescue and firefighting (RFF) missions;
urgent medical evacuation flights specifically declared by medical authorities where flight delays would put the life of patients at risk;
flights with “Head of State” status; or,
other flights specifically identified by State authorities.
Note: After medical flights have completed their mission; they should be subject to ATFM measures. Scheduled patient transfer flights are, by nature, non-urgent and should not be given priority under normal operational situation.
2.4.2 Airspace users uncertain whether their flights should be exempted should contact Bangkok ATFMU for clarification.
2.5 Mandatory CTOT and Kabul FIR slot allocation
2.5.1 Affected flights shall obtain the mandatory Kabul FIR slot allocation – CTOT, CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint, and allocated flight level and ATS route from the BOBCAT system. The Kabul FIR slot allocation will enable ANSPs to tactically control westbound flights transiting the Kabul FIR at specified times by assigning minimum spacing requirements at specified FIR boundary waypoints of the Kabul FIR.
2.5.2 The application, calculation, and distribution of CTOT and associated Kabul FIR entry waypoint slot allocations will be managed via internet access to the BOBCAT system in accordance with the BOBCAT ATFM operating procedures in section 2.6.
2.6 BOBCAT ATFM operating procedures
2.6.1 All affected flights are required to submit slot requests to the BOBCAT system by logging into https://www.bobcat.aero between
0000 UTC and 1159 UTC on the day of flight and completing the electronic templates provided.
2.6.2 Affected operators who do not have dedicated BOBCAT username/password access should complete the attached application form in Appendix A and email the form to the Bangkok ATFMU as soon as possible.
2.6.3 Slot Allocation Process
The slot allocation is divided into 3 phases, namely; the slot request submission, initial slot allocation, and slot distribution to aircraft operators and ANSPs.
Slot Request Submission
Slot requests including preferred ATS route, flight level and Maximum Acceptable Delay (MAD) should be lodged between 0000UTC and 1159UTC on the day of flight. Slot requests may subsequently be amended prior to the cut-off time of 1200UTC. Aircraft operators are encouraged to submit additional slot request options in case their first choice is not available. This may include variations to ATS route, flight level and MADs.
Slot requests shall be for flight parameters that are able to be met by the flight. For example, flights requesting a slot at FL360 must be able to enter Kabul FIR at FL360. Flight subsequently unable to meet slot parameters (flight level, ATS route, or CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint) should expect non-preferred routes and/or flight levels, enroute holding and/or diversion around Kabul FIR.
Flights that were not allocated a slot in the initial slot allocation, are not satisfied with the allocated slot or did not submit a slot request should select slots from the listing of remaining unallocated slots available immediately after slot distribution has been completed.
Slot Allocation and Distribution
Slot allocation will commence at the cut-off time of 1200UTC. BOBCAT will process and generate the slot allocation based on the information submitted in the slot requests. Notification of slot allocation will be made not later than 1230UTC via the BOBCAT ATFM website via AFTN using Slot Allocation Message (SAM) in accordance with the Asia/Pacific AFTN/AMHS-Based Interface Control Document.
After the slot allocation has been published at https://www.bobcat.aero, airspace users can:
Use the slot allocation result for ATS flight planning purposes,
Cancel the allocated slot and/or,
Change slot allocation to another available slot in the published list of unallocated slots.
ATS and AIS Units involved within Bangkok FIR (e.g. Bangkok Area Control Centre, Aerodrome Control at the departure airports, AIS Headquarters, AIS Briefing Office, Air Traffic Services Reporting Office, and Base Operations) can also view the slot allocation results at https://www.bobcat.aero or https://atfm.aerothai.aero/ctotdistributor.
2.6.4 Submission of ATS Flight Plan
Once aircraft operators are in receipt of the slot allocation, they shall submit the ATS flight plan using the time, ATS route and flight level parameters of the BOBCAT allocated slot.
In addition to normal AFTN addressees, operators should also address flight plan (FPL) and related ATS messages (e.g. DLA, CNL, CHG) to the Bangkok ATFMU via AFTN address VTBBZDZX for all flights that have submitted a slot request.
2.7 Aircraft operator / pilot-in-command and ANSP responsibilities
Aircraft Operator / Pilot-in-Command
2.7.1 In accordance with ICAO PANS ATM provisions, it is the responsibility of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and the airspace user to ensure that the aircraft is ready to taxi in time to meet any required departure time. PIC shall be kept informed by their operators of the CTOT, CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint, and flight parameters (route, flight level) allocated by BOBCAT.
2.7.2 The PIC, in collaboration with ATC, shall arrange take-off as close as possible to CTOT in order to meet the allocated CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint.
2.7.3 For flights with CTOTs from BOBCAT operating out of an A-CDM airport, where the CTOT is integrated into the A-CDM process, PIC are advised to comply with the local A-CDM procedure.
Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)
2.7.4 In accordance with ICAO PANS ATM provisions, flights with an ATFM slot allocation should be given priority for take-off to facilitate compliance with CTOT.
2.7.5 CTOT shall be included as part of the initial ATC clearance. In collaboration with the PIC, Aerodrome Control shall ensure that every opportunity and assistance is granted to a flight to meet CTOT and allocated CTO at Kabul FIR entry waypoint.
2.7.6 Flight Data Management Centre (FDMC) shall forward the flight plan information to the Bangkok ATFMU at AFTN address VTBBZDZX
2.8 Coordination procedure between aircraft operator / pilot in command, ANSPs, and Bangkok ATFMU to be applied within the Bangkok FIR
2.8.1 Bangkok ATFMU (VTBBZDZX) shall be included in the list of AFTN addressees for NOTAMs regarding any planned activities that may affect slot availability (e.g. reservation of airspace / closure of airspace, non-availability of routes, etc).
2.8.2 Bangkok ATFMU (VTBBZDZX) shall be included in the list of AFTN addressees for ATS messages (e.g. FPL, DEP, DLA, CHG, CNL) relating to flights subject to ATFM procedures.
2.8.3 Prior to departure and before obtaining an Airway Clearance, in circumstances where it becomes obvious that the allocated Kabul FIR slot parameters will not be met, a new slot allocation should be obtained as soon as possible. To avoid frequency congestion, this should be obtained primarily via aircraft operators / flight dispatchers; otherwise Ground Control or Clearance Delivery may be asked for assistance in the coordination with Bangkok ATFMU as an alternative. Early advice that the allocated Kabul FIR slot parameters will be missed also enables the slots so vacated to be efficiently reassigned to other flights.
2.8.4 The PIC shall include the CTOT in the initial ATC clearance request.
2.8.5 A missed slot results in considerable increase in coordination workload for ATC and PIC and should be avoided. To minimize coordination workload in obtaining a revised slot allocation, if the flight is still at the gate and an Airway Clearance has been obtained, PIC shall advice Ground Control of the missed slot and obtains new CTOT as specified in 2.8.3. If it becomes essential, the ATC Clearance may be cancelled.
2.8.6 Prior to departure and after the aircraft has left the gate, in the event that the aircraft is unable to meet the allocated Kabul FIR slot parameters, when requested by the PIC, Aerodrome Control shall assist the PIC in coordination with Bangkok ACC and Bangkok ATFMU for a revised slot allocation.
2.8.7 PIC shall adjust cruise flight to comply with slot parameters at the Kabul FIR entry waypoint, requesting appropriate ATC clearances including speed variations in accordance with published AIP requirements.
2.9 BOBCAT ATFM operations for departing aircraft from Aerodromes within Bangkok FIR
2.9.1 For flights with CTOTs from BOBCAT and departing from aerodromes within Bangkok FIR, follow additional push-back and start-up clearance delivery requirements as stipulated in paragraph 1.5.7 of this ENR 1.9.
2.10 Basic Computer Requirement
2.10.1 Aircraft Operators and ATS units involved are required to have a device capable of connecting to the BOBCAT website https://www.bobcat.aero via the internet, using the following minimum web browser software (supported with security patches):
Microsoft edge version 129 or newer; or
Google Chrome version 137 or newer; or
Safari version 18.5 or newer
2.11 ATFM Users Handbook
2.11.1 Supporting documentation, including detailed information in respect of the BOBCAT ATFM operations described above and other pertinent information has been included in the Bay of Bengal and South Asia ATFM Handbook (the “ATFM Users Handbook”), available at https://www.bobcat.aero.
2.11.2 ANSPs and aircraft operators shall ensure that they are conversant with and able to apply the relevant procedures described in the ATFM Users Handbook.
2.12 Contingency Procedures
2.12.1 In the event that an aircraft operator or ATS unit is unable to access the BOBCAT website, Bangkok ATFMU shall be contacted via the alternative means (telephone, AFTN) described in 2.14.
2.12.2 Contingency procedures for submission of slot request, including activation of Contingency Slot Request Templates (CSRT), are included in the ATFM Users Handbook.
2.12.3 In the event of BOBCAT system failure, Bangkok ATFMU shall notify all parties concerned and advise that BOBCAT ATFM slot allocation procedures are suspended. In this event, all parties concerned will revert to the existing ATM procedures as applicable outside the daily period of ATFM metering.
2.13 BOBCAT ATFM System Fault Reporting
2.13.1 An ATFM system fault is defined as a significant occurrence affecting an ATS unit, an aircraft operator or ATFMU resulting from the application of ATFM procedures.
2.13.2 Aircraft operators and ATS units involved in Bangkok FIR, experiencing an ATFM system fault should complete an ATFM System Fault Report Form from the ATFM Users Handbook and forward it to the Bangkok ATFMU at the address indicated on the form. Bangkok ATFMU will analyze all reports, make recommendations/suggestions as appropriate and provide feedback to the parties concerned to enable remedial action.
2.14 Bangkok ATFMU Contact Information
Bangkok ATFMU may be contacted via the following:
Contingency Mobile: +668 1829 5256
E-mail: [email protected]
AFS: VTBBZDZX
6. Airspace Management and Airspace Management Cell (Thailand) (AMC)
6.1 Introduction
Airspace Management Cell (AMC), a joint civil/military operation has been established in Thailand for responsible for day-to-day management of airspace according to Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) concept. In accordance to DOC 10088 Manual on Civil-Military Cooperation in Air Traffic Management, the basic for the FUA concept is that airspace should no longer be designated as military or civil airspace but should be considered as one continuum and used flexibly on a day-to-day basis. Any necessary airspace segregation is temporary, based on real-time usage within a specific time period. The objectives of AMC are:
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To enhance civil and military airspace coordination procedure for the application of Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) level 2 (pre-tactical level) and level 3 (tactical level).
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To coordinate military training areas and also civil activities areas in order to maximize shared use of airspace through civil/military coordination.
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To manage and promulgate the daily allocation of flexible use of airspace structures.
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To increase the capacity, efficiency and safety of airspace use.
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To provide Airspace Use Plan (AUP) information and effective coordination with airline operators, Air Traffic Services, Air Traffic Flow Management and other concerned units.
6.2 The Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) Concept
6.2.1 The FUA concept has been developed at the three levels of Airspace Management that correspond to phase and levels of Civil and Military cooperation and coordination.
Level 1: Strategic
Long-term, high-level planning and support to achieve the goals of civil/military collaboration and cooperation, including the development of a national airspace policy providing a framework for airspace management and utilization, and the development of harmonized procedures and mechanisms to be applied during pre-tactical and tactical phases.
Level 2: Pre-tactical
An intermediate preparatory planning phase or timeframe whereby the decisions and objectives made during the strategic phase, as well as the procedures agreed during that timeframe are implemented, leveraging cooperation and collaborative decision making in order to meet the efficiency and safety objectives of the tactical phase.
Level 3: Tactical
The coordination mechanisms and exchanges between civil and military stakeholders, in real-time or within the immediate timeframe of the commencement of activities. It is the execution of actions for a narrow immediate objective.
6.2.2 Conditional Routes
Conditional Routes (CDRs) are designed to supplement the permanent ATS-route network and to allow flights to be planned on ATS routes, or portions thereof, that are not always available. The following types of CDRs are available in Thailand:
CDR1 will be plannable in the same way as permanent ATS routes for time periods published in the AIP.
CDR2 routes are non-permanently plannable CDRs whose availability are coordinated between AEROTHAI and military units and disseminated to aircraft operators for flight planning purposes. Flights on a CDR2 can only be flight planned when the CDR is made available.
CDR3 routes are not available for flight planning; however, ATC Units may issue tactical clearances on such route segments. Aircraft operators are invited to refer to AIP Part ENR 3 ATS routes for additional information regarding latest CDRs published in Thailand. The availability condition of the CDRs will be detailed in the Remarks section.
6.2.3 Temporary Airspace Restriction and Reservation
The Temporary Airspace Allocation (TAA) process consists in the allocation process of airspace of defined dimensions assigned for the temporary reservation/segregation (TRA/TSA) or danger/restricted area (D/R) and identified more generally as a “manageable” area. Two different types of airspace reservation can be established taking into consideration the activity that would take place associated with the transit possibility:
Temporary Reserved Area (TRA): An airspace temporarily reserved and allocated for the specific use of a particular user for a determined period of time and through which other traffic may be allowed to transit under ATC clearance.
Temporary Segregated Area (TSA): An airspace temporarily segregated and allocated for the exclusive use of a particular user during
a determined period of time and through which other traffic will not be allowed to transit.
AMC Manageable Areas are areas including Prohibited, Restricted and Danger areas, subject to management and allocation by AMC at ASM Level 2.
6.3 Airspace Request and Planning Procedures
Airspace users, civil or military, who wish to reserve airspace for use and issue NOTAMs of airspace warning should contact and submit requests to AMC in advance.
6.3.1 For military exercise areas that are published in AIP Thailand manageable by AMC, the daily plan for airspace use shall be submitted to AMC before 0930 UTC or if necessary, by 1430 UTC at the latest, 1 day in advance primarily through AMC website http://www.thaicmac.aerothai.aero.
Any airspace requests or changes submitted to AMC after 1430 UTC via the website shall be processed during the operating hours next day.
Outside of AMC operating hours, urgent inquiries including airspace requests should be made to responsible ATC units, using contact channels listed in section 6.
6.3.2 For areas temporarily reserved (areas not published in AIP Thailand) for both civil or military uses, requests should be submitted to AMC 7 days in advance primarily through AMC website.
6.4 Airspace Use Plan (AUP), Updated Airspace Use Plan (UUP)
6.4.1 Daily plan of airspace use, availability of CDRs and other related information will be summarized and published in daily Airspace Use Plan (AUP) available on the AMC (Thailand) website. http://www.thaicmac.aerothai.aero/app/index.html#/aup. Changes to AUP will be notified via Updated Airspace Use Plan (UUP). Only airspace warnings will be notified by NOTAM Series J.
6.4.2 AUP/UUP will cover 24-hour time period between 1700 UTC to 1659 UTC of next day or 0000 LT to 2359 LT in Thailand. AUP will be published at 1000 UTC the day before AUP is in effect while UUP will be published from 1000 UTC onward during operating hours of AMC.
6.4.3 The contents of AUP/UUP in AMC website available to public are as follows;
AUP-A: The list of available CDRs category 2 and Military areas availability
AUP-B: The list of closed permanent ATS route and CDRs category 1
AUP-C: The list of TSAs and TRAs and AMC manageable P, D and R areas
AUP-D: The list of changed airspace restrictions
AUP-E: The list of reduced coordination airspace
AUP-F: The list of additional information and Series J-NOTAM (warning NOTAM)
6.4.4 Short-notice requests are airspace requests that are not submitted in advance and have activities planned for the same day (Local Time) as when requests are made.
For requests submitted less than 3 hours before the start of the activities, airspace users should contact ATS unit directly for approval. Warning NOTAMs will not be issued for activities with duration shorter than 2 hours.
For requests submitted to AMC 3 or more hours in advance, NOTAMs will be issued as appropriate and UUP will updated accordingly in 3-hour interval starting from 0030 UTC.
6.5 Flight Planning for CDR
6.5.1 Through coordination on airspace use between concerning civil and military units, availability of CDR2 will be notified via AUP/UUP with detailed in previous sections. The airline operators or flight dispatchers should look for CDR2 route availability and file flight plan accordingly. Flights on CDR2 can only be flight planned when the CDRs are made available.
6.5.2 Any foreseen period of non-availability of CDR1 will, whenever practicable, be notified to the operators by NOTAMs and summarized in AUP/UUP.
6.5.3 In the event of tactical changes and short-notice unavailability of a CDR2, flights will be instructed by ATC to use alternative routes. Final use of airspace is subject to real-time civil/military coordination through ATC clearance.
6.6 AMC (Thailand) Hours of Operation
6.6.1 Coordination and planning of airspace use are conducted daily between 2330 - 1430 UTC.
6.6.2 Outside operation hours, urgent use of airspace should be coordinated directly with responsible Air Traffic Control units or Military control agencies stated below or other responsible units defined in the AIP Thailand.
Contact channel for ATC units and Military control agencies
| Units | Phone | Position |
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| Bangkok Area Control Centre (North) | +662 085 9112, +662 307 2329 | A/FIR Manager |
| Bangkok Area Control Centre (South) | +662 285 9111, +662 307 2391 | A/FIR Manager |
| OSCAR Control | +662 534 6000 Ext 24731 | Military Control Agency |
| FOCAL Control | +662 534 6662, +662 532 4142 | Military Control Agency |
| BIG SHELL Control | +662 534 6000 Ext 62507, 2663 or +667 726 8083 | Military Control Agency |
6.7 Contact Information
Airspace Management Cell (Thailand)
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd.
102 Ngamduplee Tungmahamek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
AMC website for submitting airspace request and for AUP/UUP Information: http://www.thaicmac.aerothai.aero
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Telephone: +662 307 2040, 2041, 2042, or 2045
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Mobile phone: +666 1402 4966
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Fax: +662 307 2139 or +662 307 2140
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E-mail: [email protected]
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AFTN: VTBBZDZX