1 | ARP co-ordinates and site at AD | 282403.68S 0211534.78E |
2 | Direction and distance from city | 2.5 NM NE |
3 | Reference Elevation /Reference temperature | 2791FT/30.5 C |
4 | Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN | 102.2FT |
5 | MAG VAR / Annual change |
20°W (2018) |
6 | AD Operator, address, telephone, telefax, e-mail, AFS address and, if available, website address | Authority supervising the aerodrome and remarks: PUB AD CHF: Airports Company Ltd P/Bag X 5936, Upington, 8800. TEL: +27 54 337 7900 FAX: +27 54 332 6502 Regional Airport Manager: Vacant TEL: +27 54 337 7900 FAX: +27 54 332 6502 Manager Airfield Services: Conwill Willemse TEL: +27 54 337 7931 FAX: +27 54 332 6502 Cell: +27 82 829 0862 E-Mail: Conwill.Willemse@airports.co.za Manager Maintenance: Clayton Karna TEL: +27 54 337 7905 FAX: +27 54 332 6502 Cell: +27 62 690 9800 E-Mail: Clayton.Karna@airports.co.za Assistant Manager Fire and Rescue: Marius Valla TEL: +27 54 337 7908 FAX: +27 54 337 7957 Cell: +27 79 512 3396 E-Mail: Marius.Valla@airports.co.za Senior Safety Compliance Officer: Gwen Wessels TEL: +27 54 337 7951 FAX: +27 54 332 6502 Cell: +27 66 398 2121 E-Mail: Gwen.Wessels@airports.co.za Assistant Manager Security: Vacant TEL: +27 54 337 7928 FAX: +27 54 332 6502 |
ATNS CO Ltd: P.O. Box 1810, Upington, 8800 ATC Cell: +27 66 512 2688 E-Mail: upatc@atns.co.za MET ADMIN TEL: (054) 332 2187 MET TEL: +27 84 279 1161 E-Mail: faup@weathersa.co.za CUSTOMS P.O. Box 1801, Upington, 8800 Cell: +27 82 828 6655 or +27 79 694 3657 E-Mail: Minnie.VanRooi@dha.gov.za Immigration P/Bag X5885, Upington, 8800 Cell: +27 76 987 3944 FAX: +27 86 661 6633 E-Mail: corneliaminnies@dha.gov.za Ports of Entry: P/Bag X5986, Upington, 8800 TEL: +27 54 331 3261 FAX: +27 54 331 2198 Cell: +27 82 469 6329 E-Mail: bpupington@saps.org.za Department of Health: P:Bag X 5900, Upington, 8800 After hours: +27 60 991 0777 or +27 73 583 5514 E-Mail: sebate.me@webmail.co.za |
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7 | Types of traffic permitted (IFR / VFR) | IFR/VFR |
8 | Remarks | International airport status. |
1 | AD Operator | Admin: Office: MON-FRI: 06:00 - 1430 AD HOD: MON-FRI: 0500 - 1700, SAT: 0800 - 1200 and SUN 0900 - 1700. Public holidays same as corresponding weekday. Aerodrome available as an unmanned airfield outside the published HOD, apron office: MON-FRI: 0500 - 1700, SAT 0800 - 1200 and SUN 0900 - 1700, Public holidays same as corresponding weekdays |
2 | Customs and immigration | MON-FRI 0530-1400. H24 on call-out, immigration after hours applicable. Ref FAUP AD 2.20 MON-FRI 0530-1400. H24 on call-out, Ref FAUP AD 2.20 |
3 | Health and sanitation | MON-FRI 0530-1400. On call-out TEL: (054) 331 2120 |
4 | AIS briefing office | Contact FAOR briefing on 086 035 9669 or 011 928 6518. |
5 | ATS reporting office (ARO) | As ATS |
6 | MET briefing office | Nil AVBL. Pilots to CTC FABL. |
7 | ATS | MON-FRI: 0500-1700, SAT: 0800-1200 and SUN: 0900-1700. Public holidays same as corresponding weekdays |
8 | Fuelling | MON-FRI: 0600-1500 Before and after these times call out fee applicable @ R600-00 per call out. Cell: +27 82 808 1696 / +27 82 806 6405. Request can be emailed to Theo.botha@engenoil.com SAT BTN 0700-1100: No Call out SUN BTN 0830-1100 and 1400-1500: No call out outside these times call out fees will be charged. All scheduled aircraft’s has priority for refuelling. Pilots to allow a minimum call time of 45 minutes. |
9 | Handling | Upington Ground Handling Co Ltd HOD: 24 HR per day. (on request) Pieter Wright CELL: +27 61 425 9939 Pieter@ughc.aero |
10 | Security | Airport Security: H24, TEL: +27 54 337 7907 SAPS in town: +27 54 337 3469 or +27 54 337 3400. SAPS (Border): HOD: 0600 - 1400 AVBL on Call-out. TEL: +27 54 337 3720 (Switchboard) or +27 82 416 9789 (Standby) |
11 | De-icing | NIL INFO AVBL |
12 | Remarks | Request for service outside AD HOD to be addressed as FLW: Fire Service: Manager Airfield Services ATC Services: At AD - Manager Airfield Services Airspace - ATNS Operations/CAMU Section. Refuelling: Engen Marketing as per NR 8 Handling: Upington GND Handling as per NR 9 AD Hoc extensions to airport and ATC (ATNS) hours of operation. N/B After hours services rendered will be subject to payment of additional cost by the operator. The applicant must route his relevant request to the Airport Authority who must in consultation with the relevant ATNS ATSU Chief, approve or reject the request. Notification of the request must reach the Airport Authority at least 7 working days in advance of the intended effective date. |
1 | Cargo-handling facilities | FMC Main deck, Loader 20 tons FMC Lower deck, Loader 5 tons GPU 28 Volt DC, 115-200 volt AC 400Hz. Tractor & Dollies, multi purpose steps and forklift. |
2 | Fuel and Oil types | AVGAS 100; AVTUR (JET A-1); OIL: AERO 100. Supplier: ENGEN MARKETING LTD/Engen Aviation Services |
3 | Fuelling facilities and capacity | Hydrant refuelling system available |
4 | De-icing facilities | NIL INFO AVBL |
5 | Hangar space for visiting aircraft | NIL INFO AVBL |
6 | Repair facilities for visiting aircraft | Nil on AD. Limited on call out from town |
7 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | Hotels | Nil on AD. Hotels and guest houses available in town. CTC tourist info.(See AD 2.5 (6)) |
2 | Restaurants | All restaurants in town. |
3 | Transportation | No public transport available.Car hire AVBL |
4 | Medical facilities | No ambulance at AD. AVBL within 5KM. Limited first aid kit facilities. Nearest hospitals: Medi Clinic (8KM). Provincial hospital (9KM). |
5 | Bank and Post Office | NIL at airport |
6 | Tourist office | TEL: Dawid Kruiper Tourist Info: (054) 338 7000 |
7 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | AD category for fire fighting | Total of 12 fire fighters split into two shifts consisting of 6 fire fighters per shift. Cat 5 during AD hours, two alternating shifts 5 fire-fighters minimum per shift. Can upgrade to Cat 8 as per exemption on Alternative Means of Compliance on 139.02.7. Cat 8 minimum of 11 fire fighters. Change of Aerodrome category implemented by means of NOTAM, seven (07) days prior to commencement of cargo operations. Staff compliment, vehicles and equipment as per requirement for Cat 8 |
2 | Rescue equipment | Cat 5 - Equipment as per ICAO Doc 9137-AN/898 Part 1 Table 5.2 for Cat 3-5 airport category. Cat 8 - Equipment as per ICAO Doc 9137-AN/898 Part 1 Table 5.2 for Cat 8-10 airport category. Cat 5 - 1 Fire truck carrying 8000L water, 1000L 6% foam concentrate, 500Kg DCP. Cat 8 - 3 Fire trucks carrying combined 28000L water, 3300L foam concentrate, 1250Kg DCP. |
3 | Capability for removal of disabled aircraft | MOU in place with: Kallies Panel beaters with Equipment 50 tonne crane, 3.5 tonne telehandler and 4.5 tonne telehandler McDonalds Transport with equipment: 80 tonne crane and 9.5 ft lowbed. |
4 | Remarks | Aircrafts above Cat 5 operating to the airport must apply 7 days prior to the expected date of operations as per AIC 40.1.1 of 01-07-15. |
1 | Types of clearing equipment | NIL INFO AVBL |
2 | Clearance priorities | NIL INFO AVBL |
3 | Remarks | Occasional fog bound during winter. |
1 | Designation, surface and strength of aprons | Alpha apron surface: Concrete Strength: PCN 56/R/B/X/T Bravo apron surface: Jointed concrete Panels strength: PCN 45/R/B/X/T |
2 | Designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways | TWY A1, B1 and E1 width 30 m, strength ASPH PCN 45/R/B/X/T TWY G1: 30M/PCN 56/R/B/X/T TWY E1: and G1 primarily for SAAF use. RWY 08/26 width 30M and strength ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T doubles as a TWY. -RWY 26 SWY ASPH -TWY H, TWY F GA hangers, ASPH. |
3 | ACL location and elevation | NIL INFO AVBL |
4 | VOR checkpoints | NIL INFO AVBL |
5 | INS checkpoints | NIL INFO AVBL |
6 | Remarks | NIL |
1 | Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking / parking guidance system of aircraft stands. | Standard guidance signs and lines available on taxiways. Only guide in lines on Apron, follow the marshallers instructions. For aerodrome restricted visibility refer to chart AD - 02 |
2 | RWY and TWY markings and LGT | Markings: RWY: THR, Centre Line, TDZ, Aiming Point. Edge LGTS. TWY: Centre Line, Holding Points. LIGHTS: RWY THR, END 7 EDGE LIGHTS, TWY EDGE LIGHTS. |
3 | Stop bars | NIL |
4 | Remark | NIL |
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OBST ID// Designation |
OBST type | OBST position | ELEV/HGT | Markings/ Type, colour |
Remarks |
a | b | c | d | e | f |
2 Steel towers | 282700S0211802E 282647S0211758E | HGT 115 FT | 3 NM E of AD | ||
Vodacom mast | 282840S0211527E | HGT 164 FT | red and white and lit at night | ||
Mast | HGT 148 FT | unmarked | 3.85 NM from THR RWY 35 and 435 M W of the extended centre-line RWY 35 | ||
Mast | HGT 164 FT | radial 200, 5 DME UPV | |||
Power lines | HGT 26.24 FT | N to S, 250 M W THR SWY 26 | |||
OBST: -Fence: 8 FT high running parallel to RWY 08/26, 75 M S of RWY centre line, Extending 223 M E to 407 M W of THR RWY 08 1) View problem from TWR. Due to the position of the RWY 17/35 and the associated strips, large portions are not visible from the TWR. Operators are to take note that although landing and take-off clearances are issued by ATC, these clearances are based only on those portions of the runway and the associated strips that are adequately visible to ATC at the time the clearance is issued, as well as the known and reported situation on the runway and the associated strips. |
1 | Associated MET office | FABL |
2 |
Hours of service
MET Office outside hours |
0001 - 1800 & 2300 Forecasting 0330 - 1830 (082 233 9100), FAOR (082 233 9600/8800) |
3 |
Office responsible for TAF preparation
Periods of validity |
FABL 24HR |
4 |
Trend forecast
Interval of issuance |
Yes 3 Hourly |
5 | Briefing / consultation provided | NIL |
6 |
Flight documentation /
Language(s) used |
Standard ICAO format 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 | Yes |
10 | Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) | Flight documentation and other aviation related information AVBL on website page: http://aviation.weathersa.co.za |
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 |
17 | 153° | 4900 x 60 | ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T |
282247.40S 0211507.60E | 2782FT | 0.004 D |
35 | 333° | 4900 x 60 | ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T |
282509.80S 0211628.00E | 2711FT | 0.004 U |
08 | 060° | 834 x 30 | ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T |
282417.74S 0211529.01E | 2748FT | 0.002 U |
26 | 240° | 834 x 30 | ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T |
282404.15S 0211555.26E | 2753FT | 0.002 D |
01 | 350° | 2438 x 46 | ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T |
282446.64S 0211538.08E | 2723FT | 0.01 U |
19 | 170° | 2438 x 46 | ASPH PCN 56/F/A/X/T |
282328.75S 0211522.07E | 2791FT | 0.01 D |
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 |
360 | 360 | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | See below |
360 | 360 | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | See below |
95 | 95 | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | See below |
300 | 300 | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | See below |
0 | 60 | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | See below |
0 | 60 | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | See below |
(1) Circuit - ALT: Turbine-powered ACFT 4500 FT ALT; reciprocating engine-powered ACFT 4000FT ALT (2) Threshold RWY 26 displaced by 320 M and Threshold RWY 08 displaced by 675 M. (3) 180 DEG turns only permitted at turning circles for HEAVY aircraft. (4) A340-600 aircraft not permitted to operate at AD. (5) RWY 08/26 available for take-off and landing during daylight and VMC. RWY to be used as a TXY during night and IMC. |
RWY | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) | LDA (M) | Remarks |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
01 | 2438 | 2498 | 2438 | 2438 | NIL |
19 | 2498 | 2498 | 2438 | 2438 | NIL |
08 | 834 | 984 | 929 | 834 | NIL |
26 | 834 | 1134 | 1134 | 834 | NIL |
17 | 4900 | 5260 | 5260 | 4900 | NIL |
35 | 4900 | 5260 | 5260 | 4900 | NIL |
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 |
17 | NIL | Green |
PAPI 3° L |
NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | 4900M 60M white | Red | NIL INFO AVBL | Last 600M yellow |
35 | NIL | Green |
PAPI 3° L |
NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | 4900M 60M white | Red | NIL INFO AVBL | Last 600M yellow |
01 | NIL | Green |
PAPI 3° L |
NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | White | Red | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL |
19 | NIL | Green |
PAPI 3° L |
NIL INFO AVBL | NIL INFO AVBL | White | Red | NIL INFO AVBL | NIL |
1) Remote switching of RWY, TWY A1 and TWY B1 and PAPI (brightness PAPI 3%, RWY 17/35 10%). 5 rapid clicks on microphone button on 121.3 MHz switches RWY 17/35 & RWY 01/19 LGT on. All lighting switched on by the ABV PROC will remain on for 15MIN where upon they will automatically switch off. If required the PROC may be repeated for a further 15MIN. 2) Note: The use of RWY 08/26 is a non instrumental RWY for use in daylight operations only. |
1 | ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | NIL INFO AVBL |
2 | LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT | NIL North of PAX apron: Yes North of PAX apron: NIL |
3 | TWY edge and centre line lighting | Edge: Blue |
4 | Secondary power supply and switch-over time | 315 kVA Diesel powered generator as per ICAO requirements, 15 seconds change over time |
5 | Remarks | NIL |
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 | 1) No dedicated helicopter landing area, Helicopters to taxi or air taxi along RWY 01/19, TWY A1 to the apron where it will be parked at a separate location away from fixed wing aircraft. 2) Helicopters utilizing the aerodrome are to land/depart from TWY A1. 2.1) Approved helicopter operations at the aerodrome private hangers will land on/depart from N via TWY H1 avoiding any flying over the building structures. 2.2) Pilots must call security/apron services on frequency 122.65 MHz before departure and after arrivals to indicate the registration, point of departure and designation and persons on board. 2.3) Coordinates for the helipad 282430.33S 0211512.12E height 838.27M. 2.4) Helipad restricted to daylight operations only. 2,5) No solo flights from or to this helipad for trainee pilots. |
1 | Designation and lateral limits | ATZ: Circle with radius 8NM centered on 282406.31S0211537.48E |
2 | Vertical limits | GND/6000 FT ALT |
3 | Airspace classification | Class C |
4 |
ATS unit call-sign
Language |
Upington tower English |
5 | Transition altitude | 5500FT |
6 | Remarks | - Class C -Except where otherwise authorized, no aircraft is to be operated within this airspace unless two-way radio contact is maintained with air traffic control. - All VFR pilots to comply with Mandatory VFR Routing for Upington as per SA AIP ENR2.2-20. If unable to comply, pilots to contact ATC prior to the flight for alternative arrangements. |
Service designation | Call sign | Frequency | Hours of operation | Remarks |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
TWR/APP | Upington Tower | 121.3 MHz transmits and receives | MON-FRI: 0500- 1700, SAT: 0800-1200 and SUN: 0900-1900 Public holidays same as corresponding weekdays | NIL |
Apron Control | Upington Apron | 122.65 MHz transmits and receives | As per fire and rescue services | Pilots to contact apron control with regard to parking e.t.c. |
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 |
NDB | UN | 334KHz | H24 | 282842.46S 0211810.94E | 2696 FT | THR RWY 35 Coverage 150NM; PWR output 300 W. Location 176°M 3.85 NM |
VOR | UPV | 116.5MHz | H24 | 282406.31S 0211537.48E | 2754 FT | Letdown radial 168 intercepts centreline RWY35 approx 1NM from THR. |
UHF DME | UPV | 116.5MHz CH112X | H24 | 282406.31S 0211537.48E | 2754 FT | Channel 112x. colocated with VOR. Due to lobeing affect caused by small aperture DME antenna will result in limited range |
1) Call out procedure for Across Border Flight Clearance (International Flights) a) Arriving International Flights-The pilot in charge of an arriving international flight must ensure that Customs and Excise Immigrations, Border Police and the Department of Health, as well as the Airport Manager are informed of the flight at least one hour before landing.The following Information must have been provided to the relevant authorities. Aircraft Registration Pilot name Point of Origin Landing clearance Reference no Number of people on board; Time of arrival -After arrival, taxi clearance will be given to the pilot to taxi to an allocated parking bay on the main apron, in front of the terminal building. No international flight is to park at any other location than on the main apron. -All cargo flights will park on the cargo APRON Apron A -Representatives from the relevant authorities will meet the aircraft, on arrival, at the allocated parking bay. Neither the pilot, nor any passenger or cargo, may leave the aircraft prior to all the relevant authorities present. b) Departing International flights -All international flights departing from Upington Airport will do so from the main apron, and only after such flight has been cleared by all relevant clearing authorities. -The pilot in charge of a departing international flight will ensure that his aircraft is cleared, and parked on an allocated bay on the main apron prior to the arrival of any of the clearing authorities. -The pilot in charge of a departing international flight must ensure that the clearing authorities, as well as the Airport Manager, are informed of the planned flight, at least one and half hours prior to the planned time of departure.The following Information must have been provided to the relevant authorities. Aircraft registration Pilot name Point of destination Number of people on board Cargo shipped Time of departure (ETD) -Representatives of the relevant authorities will meet the pilot or the charter company in the departure hall of the terminal building at least fort-five (45) minutes prior to the ETD, in order to process clearance. -No international flight is to depart prior to the clearance have been given by all relevant authorities. -No international flight is to depart from General aviation area.All Pilots FM yellow fever or malaria identified countries should allow call out time for the Department of Health to ensure their ACFT is thoroughly sprayed with airline insecticide. All persons in the ACFT should only disembark after the Department of Health give permission for them to do so. The pilot can disinfect the aircraft en route but should provide canister as proof before opening the aircraft door. 2) All aircraft with a maximum take-off weight greater than 4500kg requiring RWY 17/35 for take-off or landing are to advise FAUP Tower on FREQ 121.3 MHz 15 min prior to ETA/ETD. 3) Fixed wing TFC and HEL are REQ to arrange PRKG on APN A prior to DEP DRG HR of SER. CTC +2754 3377 908 or +2754 3377 910. 4) All cross border FLT to CTC AP prior to DEP on any of the FLW CTC: Conwill Willemse: Manager Airfield Services +27 82 829 0862 Marius Valla: Fire and Rescue +27 79 512 3396 Refilwe Kock: Supervisor Security +27 79 476 1038 / +27 84 389 0458 All FLT must indicate country of origin, ACFT type, ACFT REG, Date of ARR, ETA,PAX, Pilots to obtain occurrence REF NR FM the AP security AFT CTC. |
1. Noise abatement procedures for jet aeroplanes irrespective of weight and for propeller and turbo aeroplanes with MTOW of or above 11 000 kg. 2. Noise abatement procedures for propeller and turboprop aeroplanes with MTOW below 11000 kg. 3. Noise abatement procedures for helicopters. |
NIL INFO AVBL |
1) Small bucks are roaming AD at NGT, creating an aviation hazard. All NGT OPS EXER CTN, especially outside ATC HR of SER, Game will be chased during ATC HR of SER. 2) Bird hazard on AD. Pilots to EXER CTN. 3) No aircraft is allowed to occupy the stop way on RWY 26 whilst RWY 08/26 is active with take-off and or landing |
Aerodrome Hotspot Chart VOR RWY 35 Chart RNAV (GNSS) RWY 35 Data tabulation |
-AD-03 -VOR-01 -RNAV-01 -RNAV-01A |
Aerodrome/Heliport Chart | -AD-01 | |
Restricted Visibility Chart | -AD-02 |