1 General
1.1 The holding, approach and departure procedures in use are
based on those contained in the latest edition of ICAO
Doc 8168 — Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft
Operations (PANS-OPS).
1.2 The holding and approach procedures in use have been based
on the values and factors contained in Parts III and IV of Vol.
I of the PANS-OPS. The holding patterns shall be entered and flown
as indicated below.
Flight level (FL) | Category A and B aircraft | Jet aircraft |
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Normal conditions | Turbulence conditions |
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Up to FL 140 (4 250 M) inclusive | 170 KT | 230 KT (425 KM/H) | 280 KT (520 KM/H) or Mach 0.8, whichever is less |
Above FL 140 (4 250 M) to FL 200 (6 100 M) inclusive | 240 KT (445 KM/H) |
Above FL 200 (6 100 M) to FL 340 (10 350 M) inclusive | 265 KT (490 KM/H) |
Above FL 340 (10 350 M) | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.83 |
2 Arriving flights
2.1 IFR flights entering and landing within a terminal control area
will be cleared to a specified point and instructed to contact approach control at a specified time, level or
position depending on traffic situation. The terms of this clearance shall be adhered to until further
instructions are received from approach control. If the clearance limit is reached before further
instructions have been received, holding procedure shall be carried out at the level last authorized as
applicable.
3 Departing flights
3.1 IFR flights departing from controlled aerodromes will receive
initial
ATC clearance
from the local aerodrome control tower. The clearance limit will
normally be the aerodrome of destination. IFR flights departing
from non-controlled aerodromes must make arrangements with the area
control centre concerned prior to take-off.
3.2 Detailed instructions with regard to routes, turns, etc. will
be issued after take-off.