AIP for ISRAEL(section AD-2.LLHA)valid from 03 NOV 2022

AD 2 AERODROMES

LLHA — HAIFA/U. Michaeli airport

Note: The following sections in this chapter are intentionally left blank: AD-2.7, AD-2.21, AD-2.25

LLHA AD 2.1 Aerodrome Location Indicator And Name

LLHA — HAIFA/U. Michaeli airport

LLHA AD 2.2 Aerodrome Geographical And Administrative Data

1	ARP coordinates and site at AD	324830N 0350234E 163°/678 M from THR 16
2	Direction and distance from (city)	090°, 12 km from Haifa city center
3	Elevation/Reference temperature	28FT./31.5°C (August)
4	Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN	20.5 M
5	MAG VAR/Annual Change	5° E (2019)/0.08° increasing
6	AD Administration, address, telephone, telefax, telex, e-mail address, AFS, website address	Post: Israel Airports Authority (IAA) Haifa Airport P.O.Box 10388 Haifa 26110 Tel:972-4-8476100/1 after 16:00: 972-4-8476106 Fax:972-4-8728657 Telex:45138 HFAAP AFS:LLHAZPZX
7	In the event of communication failure, the pilot should call Air traffic control tower	Tel:Control tower: 972-4-8476120 in case of comm. failure: 972-4-8729361
8	Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)	CVFR only
9	Remarks

LLHA AD 2.3 Operational Hours

1	AD Administration	SUN-THU: 0800-1600 LT
2	Customs and immigration	Prior coordination with AD Administration required
3	Health and sanitation	NIL
4	AIS Briefing Office	By Ben-Gurion AIS office (See LLBG AD 2.2)
5	ATS Reporting Office (ARO)	NIL
6	MET Briefing Office	Israel Meteorological Service meteorological watch office, Bet Dagan (LLBD).
7	ATS	SUN, THU: 0800-2200 LT MON, TUE, WED: 0800-2000 LT FRI & HOL eve: 0700-1900 LT SAT & HOL: 0800-~~2300~~2000 LT
8	Fuelling	SUN-THU: 0700-1800 LT FRI & HOL eve: 0700-1400 LT SAT & HOL: PR 24H through AD Administration
9	Handling	SUN-THU: 0800-1630 LT FRI & HOL eve: 0800-1300 LT
10	Security	As AD administration
11	De-icing	NIL
12	Remarks	Landing and takeoff of Helicopters in medical evacuation or Israeli Police in operational emergency is allowed beyond operational hours for refuelling purposes only, and requires prior coordination with AD Administraion.

LLHA AD 2.4 Handling Services And Facilities

1	Cargo-handling facilities	NIL
2	Fuel/oil types	Jet A-1 by prior coordination with AD Administration Tel: 972-4-8476100/1
3	Fuelling facilities/capacity	Self service 100LL & JET A-1, for local operators. Others to contact ‘Aviation Services’ , PR 24H in advance. Oil – NIL
4	De-icing facilities	NIL
5	Hangar space for visiting aircraft	NIL
6	Repair facilities for visiting aircraft	NIL
7	Remarks	Pilots shall coordinate ground handling services with AD administration, at least 24 hours before departure time.

LLHA AD 2.5 Passenger Facilities

1	Hotels	In the city of Haifa
2	Restaurants	Inside the terminal and in the city
3	Transportation	Taxis outside the terminal building
4	Medical facilities	First-aid at AD Hospitals in the city of Haifa
5	Bank and Post Office	Nil
6	Tourist Office	In the city of Haifa
7	Remarks	Nil

LLHA AD 2.6 Rescue And Fire Fighting Services

1	AD category for fire fighting	CAT 5
2	Rescue equipment	Fire fighting vehicles & Ambulance
3	Capability for removal of disabled aircraft	No equipment available
4	Remarks	Nil

LLHA AD 2.7 Seasonal Availability - Clearing

NIL

LLHA AD 2.8 Aprons, Taxiways And Check Locations/Positions Data

1	Designation, surface and strength of aprons	A: Surface: ASPH, Strength: 5/F/C/0.7Mpa/T
2	Designation, width, surface and strength of taxiways	A: Width: 30 m, Surface: ASPH, Strength: 5/F/C/0.7Mpa/T TWY A/M, G: 30 M TWYN1, N2,: 14.95 M TWY - J 13.56 M TWY L: 11.63 M Surface: Asphalt Strength: PCN APN A: 5/F/C/0.7Mpa/T

3	Location and elevation to the nearest metre or foot of altimeter checkpoints	Location: At Apron Elevation: 28 FT.
4	Location of VOR checkpoints	Nil
5	Position of INS checkpoints in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds	Nil
6	Remarks	Aprons details and instructions, see parking chart: Parking for international flights shall be approved in advance by airport administration. Apron A: In front of the terminal for commercial aircraft’s and authorized helicopters. Aprons A, M, J, L, Z: For general aviation fixed-wing aircraft’s . Apron G: For authorized helicopters only. Apron N: For domestic aircrafts (as detailed in Domestic AIP). A/C parking stand shall be selected according to A/C WS, as detailed in parking charts. Parking small aircraft in large parking spot must be approved by airport administration.

LLHA 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	Taxiing guidance signs at all intersections with TWY and RWY and at all holding positions. Guide lines at apron. Nose-out guidance at aircraft stands.
2	RWY and TWY markings and LGT	RWY: Designation, THR centre line, edge runway end as appropriate, marked and lighted. TWY: Centre line, marked, unlighted.
3	Stop bars	Nil
4	Remarks	Nil

LLHA AD 2.10 Aerodrome Obstacles

In approach/TKOF areas			In circling area and at AD		Remarks
1			2
RWY NR/Area affected	Obstacle type Elevation Markings/LGT	Coordinates	Obstacle type Elevation Markings/LGT	Coordinates
a	b	c	a	b	3
16 / APCH 34 / TKOF	Flaming Chimney 276 ft LGTD	TBD	Silos 147 ft	324844N 0350216E	Populated and factory areas near AD
	Crane 220 ft	324959N 0345927E	Crane 151 ft	324900N 0350100E
	Crane 220 ft	324949N 0345933E	6 Cranes at Haifa Port 348 ft Marked & Lighted	324916N 0350056E
	University & Antenna 1870 ft	324545N 0350105E
	Water tower 130 ft	324836N 0350253E
	Chimney (Blue Band) 145 ft	TBD
	Logistic support equipment compound 262 ft	324909N 0350229E
	New Haifa Port: Cranes and facilities. maximum height of 475 ft within area detailed:	324956N 0350135E - 324948N 0350100E - 324916N 0350222E - 324931N 0350156E - 324929N 0350138E
34 / APCH 16 / TKOF	Cooling tower 270 ft Nil	324736N 0350305E
	Flaming stacks 338 ft Nil	TBD			Flames that may rise as high as 740 ft
	High-tension cables West of refineries area crossing final APP. path Nil	TBD

LLHA AD 2.11 Meteorological Information Provided

1	Associated MET office	Israel Meteorological Service, Bet Dagan (LLBD)
2	Hours of service MET office outside hours	Observations commence one hour before AD resuming operation and continue until closure. Briefing available from LLBD 24H each day.
3	Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity	Israel Meteorological Service 24 HR (Long TAF)
4	Type of landing forecast Interval of issuance	Nil
5	Briefing/consultation provided	Telephone briefing with the Meteorological Watch Office at Israel Meteorological Service, Bet Dagan, can be established in the aerodrome meteorological station.
6	Flight documentation Language(s) used	By request from the local MET station, a folder may be provided containing: Charts, OPMET information, SIGMET, Aerodrome Warnings and low level forecasts for TEL-AVIV FIR available in ICAO abbreviated text or in English
7	Charts and other information available for briefing or consulting	Low level and upper wind and temperature chart for standard isobaric surface. Significant weather chart (low level, medium and high level)
8	Supplementary equipment available for providing information	Meteorological information terminal available at meteorological station in the AD containing: weather radar, weather satellite image display and animation, Upper Air temperature & wind profiles derived from Israeli radiosonds and AMDAR reports , SIGWX and T+W charts and updated OPMET information
9	ATS units provided with information	Haifa Tower.
10	Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)	Local MET station Tel: 972-4-8476132

LLHA AD 2.12 Runway Physical Characteristics

Designations RWY NR	TRUE 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
16	159.80°	1 318 X 30	39F/C/Y/T Asphalt	THR ~~324854.36N~~324855.55N ~~0350229.69E~~0350229.26E; RWY END 324817.81N 0350245.71E; GUND 20.5 M	THR 26 FT	-0.86%/+Negligible (502 M) (785 M)
34	339.80°	1 318 X 30	39F/C/Y/T Asphalt	THR 324821.41N 0350244.14E; RWY END 324857.04N 0350228.58E; GUND 20.5 M	THR 16 FT	Negligible/+0.86% (785 M) (502 M)

SWY dimensions (m)	CWY dimensions (m)	Strip dimensions (m)	Dimensions of RESA (m)	Location And Description Of Arresting System	OFZ	Remarks
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
^* Use of CWY for RWY 16 - coordination with ATC is required before line-up
Nil	90 X 80	1 318 X 80	RESA RWY 16 – 30 X 60	Nil	Nil	RESA + CWY ARE PART OF THE RWY^*
Nil	90 X 80	1 318 X 80	RESA RWY 34 – 30 X 60	Nil	Nil	RESA + CWY ARE PART OF THE RWY

LLHA AD 2.13 Declared Distances

RWY Designator	TORA (M)	TODA (M)	ASDA (M)	LDA (M)	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6
^* Use of CWY for RWY 16 - coordination with ATC is required before line-up
16	1 228	1 228	1 228	1 138	Nil
16	1 228	1 318	1 228	1 138	By prior coordination^*
34	1 198	1 288	1 198	1 083	Nil

1. DECLARED REMAINING DISTANCES

RWY Designator	TORA (M)	TODA (M)	ASDA (M)	LDA (M)	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6
16 – N2	1187
16 – N1	1166
16 – G	1092
16 – M/Z	838
16 – Y1	651
16 – Y2	710
16 – Y3	772
16 – U	551
34 – N2	NOT AUTHORIZED
34 – N1	NOT AUTHORIZED
34 – G	225
34 – M/Z	479
34 – Y1	667
34 – Y2	637
34 – Y3	546
34 - U	766

LLHA 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, INTST	RWY edge LGT LEN, spacing Colour INTST	RWY End LGT colour WBAR	SWY LGT LEN (M) colour	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
16	Nil	Green	PAPI Left/3°	REIL	Nil	1 206 M 60 M White LIH	Red	Nil	Nil
34	Nil	Green	PAPI Left/4°	REIL	Nil	1 206 M 60 M White LIH	Red	Nil	Nil

LLHA AD 2.15 Other Lighting, Secondary Power Supply

1	ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation	ABN (Green/White) located on TWR, operating in IMC and at night.
2	LDI location and LGT	100 M SW of ARP lit.
2	Anemometer location and LGT	TBD
3	TWY edge and centre line lighting	Edge only
4	Secondary power supply/switch-over time	Secondary power supply to all lighting at AD. Switch-over time: 20 SEC
5	Remarks	Nil

LLHA AD 2.16 Helicopter Landing Area

Helicopters shall use RWY 16/34 for landing & take-off, following TWR instructions.

TWR may instruct helicopters to use short/long circuit (Ref. AD 2.2-15).

Helicopters may touch down at the intersection of their parking stand, if preferred.

LLHA AD 2.17 ATS Airspace

1	Designation and lateral limits	324511N 350418E - 325025N 350740E - 325039N 350602E - 325515N 350550E - 325525N 350455E - 325640N 350454E - 325644N 350421E - 324933N 345631E - 324740N 345631E - 324459N 350151E
2	Vertical limits	SFC/MSL - 3 000 FT MSL (3 500 FT during weekends)
3	Airspace classification	D
4	ATS unit call sign Language(s)	Haifa Tower English & Hebrew (See GEN. 3.4-2)
5	Transition altitude	NIL
6	Remarks	NIL

LLHA AD 2.18 ATS Communication Facilities

Service designation	Call sign	Frequency	Hours of operation	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5
TWR	HAIFA TOWER	133.000 MHz	During AD operation hours	Primary frequency
		127.800 MHz		Secondary frequency
		121.500 MHz		Emergency freq.
ATIS	Haifa Information	135.400 MHz	During AD operation hours	Broadcast includes Local routine/special weather report of circuit area

LLHA AD 2.19 Radio Navigation And Landing Aids

Type of aid, MAG VAR CAT of ILS/MLS (For VOR/ILS/ MLS, give declination)	ID	Frequency	Hours of operation	Location of transmitting antenna coordinates	Elevation of DME transmitting antenna	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Nil						-

LLHA AD 2.20 Local Traffic Regulations

1. Airport regulations

At Haifa Airport a number of local regulations apply. The regulations are collected in a manual which is available at the AD administration office. This manual includes, among other subjects, the following:

the meaning of markings and signs;
information about aircraft stands;
information about taxiing from aircraft stands including taxi clearance;
limitations in the operation of large aircraft including limitations in the use of aircraft’s own power for taxiing.
helicopter operations;
engine start-up and use of APU;
fuel spillage;
precautions during extreme weather conditions;

Taxiing and manoeuvring shall be the sole responsibility of the pilot. Adherence to TWR instructions.

Further information about regulations can be obtained from the TWR.

2. Taxiing to and from stands

Parking arrangements to be coordinated in advance through AD administration.

Departing flight shall contact the TWR before start-up, report their parking position and obtain ATC clearance before commencing taxi.

Departing and arriving aircrafts shall report received ATIS letter on initial contact with TWR.

Start up and taxi clearances shall be requested from TWR.

Taxi, air-taxi, or push-back in or out of two adjacent parking position simultaneously, is prohibited.

Pilots may request Runway intersection departure before line-up. See table 2.13A for RWY intersection’s TORA.

A/C shall be ready for immediate departure upon line-up, and must not delay its take-off roll, unless otherwise approved by TWR.

3. Parking area for small aircraft (General aviation)

Parking at apron A, M, J, L, Z see ~~AD 2.2−11~~AD 2 LLHA APDC.

Marshalling services are not provided. Taxiing and manoeuvring shall be the sole responsibility of the pilot. Request ATC instructions if required.

Parking at apron A by self manoeuvring. parking at other aprons by hand push only.

Parking on stand A4 or A3 by prior permission from Haifa aerodrome administration.

Parking stands M1-M3: No maintenance allowed.

4. Parking area for helicopters

Parking at aprons G, A, see ~~AD 2.2 - Aircraft Parking Chart~~AD 2 LLHA APDC and ~~Aircraft Parking Chart Apron G~~AD 2 LLHA APDCG.

For helicopters parking, prior permission by airport administration is required.

Apron G: for helicopters with maximum helicopter length of 17.12 meters.

5. Apron - taxiing during winter conditions

Nil

6. Taxiing - limitations

Insufficient safety distances restrict large aircraft’s use of taxiway when using their own power.

Pilots shall coordinate in advance the operations of large aircraft with AD administration.

Further information/instructions will be given by TWR.

7. School and training flights technical test flights - use of runways

Nil.

8. Helicopter traffic - limitation

Non-scheduled helicopter public air traffic is permitted only after prior approval from the Haifa Aerodrome Administration. Any contact concerning the above shall be made via the handling company or directly to the Airport Office during the hours of service.

Any request for approval of traffic shall contain the following information:

Owner/operator
Type of helicopter, registration/call sign
Date, arrival time/departure time, destination(s).

Furthermore, other details relevant to the evaluation of the request shall be given as required.

9. Removal of disabled aircraft from runways

When aircraft is wrecked on a runway, it is the duty of the owner or user of such aircraft to have it removed as soon as possible. If a wrecked aircraft is not removed from the runway as quickly as possible by the owner or user, the aircraft will be removed by the aerodrome authority at the owner’s or user’s expense.

LLHA AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT MONITORING & PROCEDURES

NIL

LLHA AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

General

Flights within Haifa CTR shall be in accordance with Controlled Visual Flight Rules (CVFR) only, and conducted in accordance with CVFR routes chart.

Traffic pattern (see AD 2.2-Visual Circuit Chart)

Fixed-wing A/C, “Long” circuit pattern. Altitude – 1000 ft.
- RWY 34 – Right circuit, Base leg south of LLP04.
- RWY 16 – Left circuit, extend Departure leg, Crosswind south of LLP04.

Helicopters, “Short” circuit pattern, Altitude – 500 ft, day only.
- RWY 34 – Right circuit, short Base leg north of LLP04.
- RWY 16 – Left circuit, short departure leg, crosswind north of LLP04.

International flights – Arrivals

Before submitting arrival FPL, pilots shall receive Haifa AD administration approval at least 24 hours in advance, and coordinate any further changes.

Ultralight international flights – before submitting a FPL, shall also coordinate their arrival with the TWR.

Pilots shall report ETA to Haifa TWR, through Tel-Aviv Control (ACC), which will forward the information.

Arriving flights shall be transferred to Haifa TWR before GALIM 3000/5000 ft.

International flights – Departures

Pilots shall coordinate departure flights with AD administration at least 24 hours in advance, and before submitting a FPL.

Departure flights shall be transferred to Tel Aviv Control at GALIM, 3000/5000 ft.

Communication failure

In case of Communication failure the pilot should call the control tower 972-4-8729361 and act as follows:

Arriving A/C: Proceed to GALIM via FPL Airway, unless previously cleared to another airway. After passing GALIM, proceed inbound Haifa airport while maintaining 3000 ft. Switch on the A/C landing lights. Determine the Runway in Use, observing traffic in the circuit and/or the wind direction indicator (“Wind Sac”). Fly over the control TWR. Join down-wind leg while descending to 1000 ft. Land after receiving Green light from the TWR
Departing A/C: Return to LLHA via GALIM at 3000 ft. After passing GALIM proceed, as described for arriving A/C.

LLHA AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bird concentrations in the vicinity of the airport See AD 2 LLHA BIRD-1.

LLHA AD 2.24 Charts Related To An Aerodrome

Chart Name	Page
LLHA - Aerodrome Chart - ICAO	AD 2 LLHA ADC
LLHA - Aerodrome Chart - ICAO	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_ADC_en.pdf
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - ICAO	AD 2 LLHA APDC
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - ICAO	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_APDC-1_en.pdf
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - Apron G	AD 2 LLHA APDCG
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - Apron G	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_APDC-2_en.pdf
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - Apron N	AD 2 LLHA APDCN
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - Apron N	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_APDC-3_en.pdf
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - ICAO	AD 2 LLHA APDC
LLHA - Aircraft Parking Chart - ICAO	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_APDCZ_en.pdf
LLHA - Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO	AD 2 LLHA AOC-16-34
LLHA - Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_AOC-16-34_en.pdf
LLHA - Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument (STAR) GALIM 1A, GALIM 1B	AD 2 LLHA STAR
	../graphics/eAIP/AerodromeLLHA2209051301541.pdf
	../graphics/eAIP/AerodromeLLHA2209051301592.pdf
LLHA - Visual Approach Chart	AD 2 LLHA VCC
LLHA - Visual Approach Chart	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_VCC-1_en.pdf
LLHA - Bird concentrations and movements	AD 2 LLHA BIRD
LLHA - Bird concentrations and movements	../graphics/eAIP/LL_AD_2_LLHA_BIRD_en.pdf