FAHS — HOEDSPRUIT

FAHS AD 2.2  FAHS AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1 ARP co-ordinates and site at AD 242116.635S 0310301.44E
2 Direction and distance from city 7 NM East of Hoedspruit
3 Reference Elevation /Reference temperature 1756 FT AMSL
4 Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN NIL INFO AVBL
5 MAG VAR / Annual change

17.4°W (2019)
6 AD Administration, address, telephone, telefax, telex, AFS ATC EXEC
AFB Hoedspruit
P/Bag 504 Hoedspruit 1380

Base TEL: (015) 799 2911 FAX: (015) 799 2695
BCP/OPS TEL: (015) 799 2350 FAX: (015) 799 2682
APCH TEL: 015 799 2251 FAX: (015) 799 2426
TWR TEL: 015 799 2251
ADMIN TEL: (015) 799 2451
MET TEL: (015) 799 2451/015 799 2251 Other: Eastgate: (015) 793 3091 FAX: (015) 793 3682 Telegraphic Address: AFTN FAMRYVYX E-mail: hoedspruitatc@gmail.com
7 Types of traffic permitted (IFR / VFR) VFR/IFR
8 Remarks NIL

FAHS AD 2.3  FAHS AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 AD Operator MON-FRI 0500-1330
2 Customs and immigration NIL
3 Health and sanitation Medics: MON-FRI 0500-1330
4 AIS briefing office NIL
5 ATS reporting office (ARO) NIL
6 MET briefing office NIL
7 ATS Approach: MON-FRI 0500-1330
Weekend and public holidays: 0845-1245
Lowveld: MON-FRI 0600-1300
Weekend and public holidays: 0700-1300
8 Fuelling MON-FRI 0500-1330
9 Handling NIL
10 Security NIL INFO AVBL
11 De-icing NIL
12 Remarks 1) All civilian aircraft routing to FAHS for Eastgate are to contact Eastgate prior to departure obtaining necessary permits. Contact telephone (015) 793 3091.

2) Weekend and Public Holidays Ad Hoc as required by Eastgate and SAAF. After hours Prior Arrangement is required. STBY: 30 MIN

3) Rescue and Fire Fighting services avbl 24HRS

FAHS AD 2.4  FAHS AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo-handling facilities Forklift
2 Fuel and Oil types For military use only: AVGAS 100/130, JET A1 / Oil: All
Eastgate: Jet A1
3 Fuelling facilities and capacity Fuel Bowsers, Hydrants and refuelling system
4 De-icing facilities NIL INFO AVBL
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft Prior Arrangement
6 Repair facilities for visiting aircraft NIL
7 Remarks NIL

FAHS AD 2.5  FAHS AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Overnight accommodation available in Town
2 Restaurants Restaurants in Town
3 Transportation Rent a Car available on request.
4 Medical facilities First Aid and Hospital in Town. Oxygen and related servicing.
5 Bank and Post Office Nil banking facilities on aerodrome, only in nearby town.
6 Tourist office NIL INFO AVBL
7 Remarks NIL INFO AVBL

FAHS AD 2.6  FAHS AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 AD category for fire fighting CAT 5, CAT 7 available on 24 HR prior arrangement
2 Rescue equipment Trained personnel available.
3 Capability for removal of disabled aircraft NIL
4 Remarks SAR - Under the coordinating direction of the South African Air Force

FAHS AD 2.7  FAHS AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

1 Types of clearing equipment NIL INFO AVBL
2 Clearance priorities NIL INFO AVBL
3 Remarks Open all seasons

FAHS AD 2.8  FAHS AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1 Designation, surface and strength of aprons Concrete / Nil information
2 Designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways TWY A: Width: 28M
Surface: ASPH/Strength: 50
3 ACL location and elevation NIL INFO AVBL
4 VOR checkpoints NIL INFO AVBL
5 INS checkpoints NIL INFO AVBL
6 Remarks NIL INFO AVBL

FAHS AD 2.9  FAHS 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. NIL INFO AVBL
2 RWY and TWY markings and LGT NIL INFO AVBL
3 Stop bars NIL INFO AVBL
4 Remark 1. Marking aids: All runways, threshold, Touchdown, RWY designator, RWY centerline & holding points
2. Arrestor Barriers: RWY 18.
3. GND movement CTL: FREQ 134.35 MHz available with prior arrangement.
4. Other remarks: Robots regulating vehicular traffic crossing TWY A, installed between RWY 09/27 & TWY H and TWY F & TWY E.

FAHS AD 2.10  FAHS AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In Area 2
OBST ID//
Designation		 OBST type OBST position ELEV/HGT Markings/
Type, colour		 Remarks
a b c d e f
NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL

- Radar mast (100’ AGL) 170 M East of RWY 36.
- LASS Radio mast West of RWY 36 (200FT AGL).
- Powerlines to the East of the airfield.

FAHS AD 2.11  FAHS AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET office NIL
2 Hours of service
MET Office outside hours 		NIL
3 Office responsible for TAF preparation
Periods of validity 		NIL
4 Trend forecast
Interval of issuance 		NIL
5 Briefing / consultation provided NIL
6 Flight documentation /
Language(s) used 		ENGLISH
7 Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation NIL
8 Supplementary equipment available for providing information NIL
9 ATS units provided with information NIL
10 Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) NIL

FAHS AD 2.12  FAHS AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations RWYNR TRUE & MAG 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 Slope of RWY-SWY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
09

078°T

2132 x 27 ASPH LCN 74 242258.07S
0310207.07E		 1710FT NIL INFO AVBL
27

258°T

2132 x 27 ASPH LCN 74 242242.48S
0310320.71E		 1743FT NIL INFO AVBL
18

164°T

 3706 x 46 ASPH LCN 74 242028.51S
0310249.29E		 1659FT NIL INFO AVBL
36

344°T

 3706 x 46 ASPH LCN 74 242223.97S
0310325.48E		 1743FT NIL INFO AVBL
SWY dimensions (M) CWY dimensions (M) Strip dimensions (M) RESA dimensions (M) Location (which runway end) and description of arresting system (if any) OFZ Remarks
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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Remarks:
Additional information: No landing T available.
Additional Position Information INS Coordinates:
Movements N - 24 22 32.75S 031 02 28.84E
Movements Centre - 24 22 34.21S 031 02 28.52E
Movements S - 24 22 36.00S 031 02 29.85E
Eastgate Ramp - 24 23 01.75S 031 02 43.49E

FAHS AD 2.13  FAHS AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY TORA (M) TODA (M) ASDA (M) LDA (M) Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
18 3706 3706 3706 3706 NIL
36 3706 3706 3706 3706 NIL
09 2132 2132 2132 2132 NIL
27 2132 2132 2132 2132 NIL

FAHS AD 2.14  FAHS 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, INSTST 		RWY Edge LGT LEN, spacing, colour, INSTST RWY End LGT colour WBAR SWY LGT LEN (M) colour Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
18 ALS NIL INFO AVBL

RL PAPI (3°)

 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL REDL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL
36 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL

RL PAPI (3°)

 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL REDL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL
09 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL

RL PAPI (3°)

 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL REDL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL
27 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL

RL PAPI (3°)

 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL REDL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL

FAHS AD 2.15  FAHS AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation NIL INFO AVBL
2 LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT NIL INFO AVBL
3 TWY edge and centre line lighting NIL INFO AVBL
4 Secondary power supply and switch-over time Emergency lighting & secondary supply available/ 15 SEC for switch over.
5 Remarks NIL INFO AVBL

FAHS AD 2.16  FAHS AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

1 Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO
Geoid undulation 		NIL INFO AVBL
2 TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT NIL INFO AVBL
3 TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking NIL INFO AVBL
4 True BRG of FATO NIL INFO AVBL
5 Declared distance available NIL INFO AVBL
6 APP and FATO lighting NIL INFO AVBL
7 Remarks TWY J:
TWY I;
Eastgate:

FAHS AD 2.17  FAHS AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE

1 Designation and lateral limits CTR
A circle radius 15 NM centered on 242049.93S 0310251.39E.
2 Vertical limits GND / 6000 FT ALT
3 Airspace classification Class C
4 ATS unit call-sign
Language 		Hoedspruit
APP English
5 Transition altitude 8 000 FT
6 Remarks

1. Class “G” airspace outside ATC HR of SER, pilots to BCST on FREQ 126.4 MHz.
2. Ground Control Frequency 134.35 MHz closed, all requests for start to contact Tower on frequency 119.6 MHz.

FAHS AD 2.18  FAHS AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

1 2 3 4 5
Service designation Call sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
ATIS Hoedspruit 114.0 MHz MON-FRI 0530-1330
Ops Hoedspruit 133.45 MHz MON-FRI 0500-1330 OPS Clerk on STBY after HOD
Tower Hoedspruit 119.6 MHz MON-FRI 0500-1330 Ad Hoc after hours.
Approach Hoedspruit 126.4 MHz MON-FRI 0500-1330 Ad Hoc after hours.
Ground Hoedspruit 134.35 MHz With Prior arrangement NIL
Information Lowveld 119.0 MHz
129.4 MHz
(Standby)		 MON-FRI: 0600-1300 Weekend & Public Holidays: 0700-1300 NIL
VDF available NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL
GCA circuit NIL 126.4 MHz same as TWR NIL
Final NIL 123.3 MHz same as TWR NIL
Other Eastgate OPS 131.65 MHz MON-FRI 0500-1330 Ad Hoc after hours.

FAHS AD 2.19  FAHS AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of aid, MAG VAR, Type of supported OPS (for VOR/ ILS/MLS, give declination) ID Frequency Hours of operation Position of transmitting antenna coordinates Elevation of DME transmitting antenna Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ILS LOC HSI 109.5 MHz H24 242235.28S 0310329.02E 1726 FT NIL
ILS GP HSI 332.6 MHz H24 242036.27S 0310256.52E 1660 FT NIL
NDB HA 265 kHz H24 242018.73S 0310204.24E 1594 FT Power Output 1kW
VOR DME HSV 114.0 MHz (CH 87X) H24 242049.93S 0310251.39E 1664 FT NIL

FAHS AD 2.20  FAHS AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

Standard

FAHS AD 2.21  FAHS AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

1. Due to the sensitivity of the area surrounding AFB HSPT to noise pollution, it has become necessary to introduce the following Noise Abatement Procedures at AFB HSPT.
2. All ACFT operating inside the FAHS CTR are to adhere to the following limitations:
2.1 MNM HGT 500FT AGL.
2.2 MAX Speed 420 KTS.
3. Supersonic ACFT Departures & Operations
3.1 All supersonic ACFT departing low level to the SOUTH (RWY 18) are to cut afterburner no later than 350 KIAS and maintain "full dry" until cruise power can be set.
3.2 ACFT to operate above 1500' AGL within the FAHS CTR.
3.3 Supersonic flights in the FAHS CTR are to be limited to the HRS BTN 0800 to 1300 on normal working days only. If, due to operational RQMNTS, these limitations cannot be met, prior permission must be obtained from the AFB HSPT OPSCO and ATC and the BCP are to be informed.
3.4 Normal HGT restrictions as laid down in the Aviation Safety Manual are to be adhered to.

FAHS AD 2.22  FAHS AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

Circuit Procedures
Circuit altitude:
Helicopters:2500 FT AGL
Piston engined aircraft - 2700 FT
Turbine & Jet engined aircraft - 3200 FT
RWY 18 in use - Left hand circuit
RWY 36 in use - Right hand circuit
RWY 09 in use - Right hand circuit
RWY 27 in use - Left hand circuit

FAHS AD 2.23  FAHS AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1) All MIL aerodromes are unlicensed therefore this aerodrome may not be nominated as an alternate destination for civilian flights. Diversion and landing in EMERG only.
2) Prior permission required from C SANDF to utilize aerodrome facilities.
3) Airfield unmanned after hours of service. ATS on STBY (30min) will notify applicable ATSU’s should the airfield and airspace be manned with operations outside NML HOD.
4) Utilization of the letdown procedures during MIL operations subject approval. MIL traffic takes precedence.
5) All civilian aircraft routing to FAHS for Eastgate are to contact Eastgate prior to departure obtaining necessary permits. Contact telephone (015) 793 3091.
6) No aircraft allowed to land without ATC on duty.
7) Civilian aircraft to strictly abide to slot times. Weekdays: 0500-1330 Weekends & Public Holidays: 0845-1245.
8) Survey flights, power line inspections, game capturing and crop spraying type operations in CTR and Hoedspruit Special Rules Area to be approved by FAHS ATC EXEC at (015) 799 2451/2251.
9) Pilots to exercise caution due sporadic bird activity on and around vicinity of aerodrome.
10) Pilots to exercise caution due wildlife on the aerodrome.

FAHS AD 2.24  FAHS AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

AD
Radar Terrain Clearance
VOR/DME/ILS 18

VOR/DME/ILS 18
VOR/DME 36 VOR/DME 36 		-AD-01
-RAD-01 -ILS-01
-ILS-01

-VOR-02
-VOR-02 -VOR-03
VOR/DME 18 -VOR-01
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