FABW — KAROO GATEWAY

FABW AD 2.2  FABW AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1 ARP co-ordinates and site at AD 321800.00S 0224000.00E
Mid-point of aerodrome
2 Direction and distance from city 5 NM NE
3 Reference Elevation /Reference temperature 2929FT

26,6°C
4 Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN NIL INFO AVBL
5 MAG VAR / Annual change

25.13W/-0.14’
6 AD operator, address, telephone, telefax, e-mail, AFS address and, if available, website address Authority Supervising the Aerodrome and Remarks:
AIFA (AVIC International Flight Training Academy)
Karoo Gateway Lodge, N1 Highway
Beaufort West Airport, 6790
Base Manager: +27 82 897 0031
CFI: + 27 82 776 8883
LOG1: +27 73 879 9120
AIFA OPS: +27 23 007 0100
TWR TEL: +27 23 414 2444
7 Types of traffic permitted (IFR / VFR) VFR Traffic only
8 Remarks NIL

FABW AD 2.3  FABW AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 AD Operator AD Operational hours: HJ, HN, PN Required
2 Customs and immigration NIL
3 Health and sanitation NIL INFO AVBL
4 AIS briefing office NIL INFO AVBL
5 ATS reporting office (ARO) NIL INFO AVBL
6 MET briefing office NIL INFO AVBL
7 ATS AFIS: Occasionally unmanned due to NIL flight school activity
APR-AUG MON-SAT: 0500-1500
SEP-MAR MON-SAT: 0600-1600
8 Fuelling MON-SUN 0500-1600
Supplier: Karoo Gateway.
TEL: +27 73 879 9120
9 Handling NIL INFO AVBL
10 Security NIL INFO AVBL
11 De-icing NIL INFO AVBL
12 Remarks NIL

FABW AD 2.4  FABW AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1 Cargo-handling facilities NIL INFO AVBL
2 Fuel and Oil types AVGAS100, Jet A1. OIL: ASO 100, W100
3 Fuelling facilities and capacity NIL INFO AVBL
4 De-icing facilities NIL INFO AVBL
5 Hangar space for visiting aircraft NIL INFO AVBL
6 Repair facilities for visiting aircraft NIL INFO AVBL
7 Remarks Outside HOD of ATC, pilots can contact refuelling standby person on
+27 73 879 9120 to arrange for fuel.

FABW AD 2.5  FABW AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs are available in town. NIL accommodation on the airfield.
2 Restaurants Restaurants in town, no food AVBL at airfield
3 Transportation NIL INFO AVBL
4 Medical facilities Hospital in town - 14 KM +27 23 414 8200/8237
5 Bank and Post Office NIL INFO AVBL
6 Tourist office NIL INFO AVBL
7 Remarks NIL

FABW AD 2.6  FABW AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 AD category for fire fighting NIL
2 Rescue equipment NIL
3 Capability for removal of disabled aircraft NIL
4 Remarks NIL

FABW AD 2.7  FABW AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING

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

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

1 Designation, surface and strength of aprons Apron: ASPH PCN14
2 Designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways TWY A: 7.5M wide, ASPH PCN/14/F/B/X/T
TWY B: 7.5M wide, ASPH PCN/14/F/B/X/T
TWY C: 8M wide, ASPH and Brick PCN UNK
TWY D: 8M wide, ASPH PCN/14/F/B/X/T
TWY D1: 7.5M wide, ASPH PCN/14/F/B/X/T
TWY D2: 7.5M wide, ASPH PCN/14/F/B/X/T
3 ACL location and elevation NIL INFO AVBL
4 VOR checkpoints NIL INFO AVBL
5 INS checkpoints NIL INFO AVBL
6 Remarks NIL

FABW AD 2.9  FABW 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 NIL

FABW AD 2.10  FABW 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

FABW AD 2.11  FABW AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

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

FABW AD 2.12  FABW 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
08 085 1485 x 30 ASPH
PCN/18/F/B/X/T 		321824.60S
0223926.46E 		2919 FT NIL INFO AVBL
26 265 1485 x 30 ASPH
PCN/18/F/B/X/T 		321800.66S
0224015.66E		 2939 FT NIL INFO AVBL
17 168 950 X 30 GRAV UNK 321819.42S
0223938.97E 		2929FT NIL INFO AVBL
35 348 950 X 30 GRAV UNK 321843.71S
0224001.00E 		2923 FT 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:
1) ACFT must adhere to TWY’s and park in the parking area on the apron.
2) Circuit procedure: RWY 26 right hand, RWY 08 left hand.

FABW AD 2.13  FABW AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY TORA (M) TODA (M) ASDA (M) LDA (M) Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
08 1485 1485 1485 1485 NIL
26 1485 1485 1485 1485 NIL
17 950 950 950 950 NIL
35 950 950 950 950 NIL


FABW AD 2.14  FABW 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
08 NIL GREEN NIL NIL NIL 1485M 60M WHITE RED NIL See below
26 NIL GREEN NIL NIL NIL 1485M 60M WHITE RED NIL See below
17 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL See below
35 NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL NIL INFO AVBL See below
1) Remote activation of RWY 08/26 lights on FREQ 125.6 MHz, 5 clicks on PTT will switch the lights on, lights will go off automatically after 30 MIN.
2) Emergency lighting available during ATS HOD for Runway 17/35, require 20 MIN notice.

FABW AD 2.15  FABW 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 Windsock 321805.8S 0224000.3E
White light
Anemometer 321807.6S 0223956.3E
Red Obstacle light
3 TWY edge and centre line lighting Taxiway B edge lights
4 Secondary power supply and switch-over time Standby generator available during ATS HOD / 10 minutes
5 Remarks NIL

FABW AD 2.16  FABW 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 NIL

FABW AD 2.17  FABW AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE

1 Designation and lateral limits ATZ
The area bounded by lines drawn as follows:
a) From a point at 321442.06S 0223732.65E a straight line to a point at 321233.12S 0224201.55E.
b) Thence clockwise along the arc of a circle, radius 4NM, centred at 321603S 0224421E to a point at 321932.82S 0224640.62E.
c) Thence a straight line to a point at 322141.89S 0224211.51E.
d) Thence clockwise along the arc of a circle, radius 4NM, centred at 321812S 0223952E to the starting point at 321442.06S 0223732.65E.
2 Vertical limits 8000 FT ALT
3 Airspace classification Class G
4 ATS unit call-sign
Language 		Karoo Radio
English
5 Transition altitude 8000 FT
6 Remarks 1) Except where otherwise authorised, no aircraft is to be operated within this airspace unless two-way radio contact is maintained with ATC.
2) AFIS provided by AIFA.

FABW AD 2.18  FABW AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service designation Call sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
AFIS Karoo Radio 125.6 MHz APR-AUG MON-SAT: 0500-1500

SEP-MAR MON-SAT: 0600-1600		 Karoo Radio unmanned occasionally due to NIL flight school activity.
GFA Beaufort West
General Flying Area		 124.4 MHz TIBA GDA-FAD 29
GND-8000FT ALT

FABW AD 2.19  FABW 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
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

FABW AD 2.20  FABW AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

Mainly a flight training school area. Extensive FLT TRG taking place. BFR entering the FABW GEN FLY AREA, all ACFT to BCST intentions on 124.4 MHz and CTC Karoo RDO ON 125.6 MHz 5MIN BFR entering the ATZ.

FABW AD 2.21  FABW AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

NIL INFO AVBL

FABW AD 2.22  FABW AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1. Visiting pilots to adhere to standard unmanned joining and RCF procedures outside of HOD of ATC.
2. All INBD ACFT FM the east to RTE River road (321935S 0224647E), INBD FM the south to RTE New Beginning dam (322336S 0223731E), INBD FM the west to RTE Microwave tower (321958S 0223540E). Pilots to plan descend to cross ABV specific points at 5500FT maintaining. OUBD routings will be at the discretion of the ATC to cross the ATZ BDRY at 4500FT maintaining.

FABW AD 2.23  FABW AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NIL

FABW AD 2.24  FABW AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

NIL