ATS Regulations
LOCAL PROCEDURES FOR AIR TRAFFIC AT PÄRNU AERODROME
Valid from: 14. SEP 2009
1. General information:
During official hours of operation Pärnu airspace classification is G+. Hours of operation are published in Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and changes are published with NOTAMs. Outside hours of operation airspace classification is G.
During official hours of operation ATS unit is providing aerodrome flight information service (AFIS) and during HO aircraft shall be in two-way communication with ATS-unit. ATS-unit’s frequency is 135,300 MHz.
Responsibilities of ATS are to give traffic information about other traffic in flight information zone (FIZ), to give information about meteorological conditions at the airfield and suggestions and advisory for runway-in-use and taxi route.
2. Airspace
Pärnu flight information zone (FIZ) is a cylinder with radius of 14 NM, centered at aerodrome reference point (ARP) and vertical limits GND/FL95. Ref. AIP AD 2.3-19.
Pärnu FIZ has no entry or exit points. Aircraft shall report entering or leaving Pärnu FIZ unless ATS has determined otherwise.
3. Flight plan
For flying in Pärnu information zone (FIZ), a filed flight plan (FPL) is required. VFR flight plan shall be given not later than 60 minutes before estimated off-block time (EOBT), IFR flight plans not later than 3 hours and not earlier than 120 hours before EOBT. If FPL is given at flight by radio, it must be available to ATS unit at least 10 minutes before entering Pärnu FIZ.
For local flight (distance not further than 14 NM from airfield) FPL can be given by radio in accordance to Estonian Flight Rules §34 ch.4.
4. Clearances and limitations
No ATC clearances required in Pärnu flight information zone (FIZ). Before-mentioned clearance is required only when aircraft after leaving Pärnu FIZ is requesting to enter a controlled airspace.
In Pärnu FIZ there is a danger area EE D12, in which shooting activities are taking place within times published by NOTAMs. Pilots shall also pay attention and when necessary ask ATS about other airspace reservations in Pärnu FIZ.
5. Helicopter procedures
There are no special helicopter landing area at Pärnu airport. Helicopters shall land and depart on runway. Helicopters with maximum take-off weight of 1500 kg can land and depart directly form apron at the day time only when no other aircraft is using apron for taxiing at the same time. Information and suggestions for landing spot is given by ATS.
6. General aviation parking area
For general aviation there is a separate parking area, stands 1 to 10. Stands are situated south from terminal building, designated by sheet and marking. Information about parking stand is given by ATS.
7. Commercial aviation parking area
Commercial aviation has two separate stands – 21 and 22. Stands are situated in front of terminal building, designated by sheet and marking. Commercial aircraft are marshalled to their positions by marshaller.
8. Removal of disabled aircraft from runway
When an aircraft is wrecked on runway, it is the duty of the owner or user of such aircraft to have it removed as soon as possible after getting permission from Estonian CAA. The aircraft may be removed by the aerodrome authority at the owner’s or user’s expense.
9. Noise abatement procedures
No noise abatement procedures are established.
