LLHA AD 2.20 Local Traffic Regulations
a. 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 maneuvering shall be the sole responsibility of the pilot. Adherence to TWR instructions.
Further information about regulations can be obtained from the TWR.
1. Taxiing to and from stands
Parking arrangements to be coordinated in advance through the Operation and Security Center.
Departing flight shall contact the TWR before start-up, report received ATIS letter, their parking position and obtain ATC clearance before commencing taxi.
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.
Taxiing and maneuvering shall be the sole responsibility of the pilot. Adherence to TWR instructions.
Further information about regulations can be obtained from the TWR.
2. Parking area for small aircraft (General aviation)
Parking at apron A, J, L, Z see AD 2 LLHA APDC.
Marshalling services are not provided.
Taxiing and maneuvering shall be the sole responsibility of the pilot.
Request ATC instructions if required.
Parking on Apron A will be as following:- It is the pilot's responsibility to coordinate in advance with the operations and security center, the arrival and parking of aircraft whose home base is not Haifa.
- Parking on stands A1-A4 is permitted ONLY with prior approval and coordination with the Operations and Security Center.
- Parking on stands A1-A2 is allowed only to fill flame retardant, or for a short time, provided that the pilot is presented near the aircraft.
- Stands A1, A3, A4 are for aircraft with a wingspan up to 28 meters only, Stand A2 are for aircraft with a wingspan up to 28.4 meters only.
- Parking on stands A5-A10 requires prior coordination with the Operation and Security Center.
- It is forbidden to carry out any maintenance work on stands A20, A21, A22.
- It is the pilot's responsibility to park the aircraft only on a stand suitable for its size. Parking in a larger position requires prior approval from the Operations and Security Center.
Parking at apron J: On stands J1 and J2 it is forbidden to park an aircraft deviating from rear asphalt line.
3. Engines Run-ups:
Run up approval must be obtained by email from the Operation and Security Center.
Contact ATC tower for start-up clearance only after receiving a permission from the Operation and Security Center.
Company/Pilot responsible for the run-up, must secure the surrounding area and post a safety observer.
4. Parking area for helicopters
Parking at aprons G, A, Different apron may be assigned by Operation and Security Center. see AD 2 LLHA APDC and AD 2 LLHA APDCG.
For helicopters parking, prior permission by the Operation and Security Center is required by e-mail only.Pilots/operators shall coordinate helicopter parking with Operation and Security Center by e-mail only.
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 the Operation and Security Center.
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 Operation and Security Center.
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 2.22 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
3433 – Right circuit, Base leg south of LLP04. - RWY
1615 – Left circuit, extend Departure leg, Crosswind south of LLP04.
- Helicopters, “Short” circuit pattern, Altitude – 500 ft, day only.
- RWY
3433 – Right circuit, short Base leg north of LLP04. - RWY
1615 – 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.
Pilots shall report ETA to ZAHAV to Tel-Aviv Control (ACC), which will forward the information to Haifa TWR.
Arriving flights shall be transferred to Haifa TWR before GALIM 3000/5000 ft.
On initial contact, pilot shall report to Haifa TWR received ATIS letter, present altitude, and distance or ETA to GALIM.
International flights – Departures
Pilots shall coordinate departure flights with AD administration at least 24 hours in advance, and before submitting a FPL.
It is the pilot responsibility to inform the tower 15 minutes before the planned take-off time.
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.