1.5.1.1 The holding, approach and departure procedures in use are based on those contained in the latest edition of ICAO DOC 8168 - OPS - procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operation (PANS - OPS).

1.5.1.2 The holding and approach procedures in use have been based on the values and factors contained in Part II of the PANS - OPS. The holding patterns shall be entered and flown as indicated below:

1.5.2.1 IFR flights entering and landing within, a Terminal Control Area will be cleared to a specified holding point and instructed to contact Approach Control at a specified time, level or position. 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.

1.5.2.2 Due to the limited airspace available, it is of importance that the approaches to the patterns and the holding procedures are carried out as exactly as possible. Pilots are strongly requested to inform ATC if for any reason the approach and / or holding cannot be performed as required.

1.5.2.3 No landing will be allowed to BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL airport RWY 12R / 30L if the reported met visibility is less than 4000 M.

1.5.2.4 For CAT I ILS approaches the localiser is not to be used below 200 FT AGL.

1.5.2.5 Pilots carrying out practice CAT II or III approaches are cautioned that ILS critical and sensitive areas are not protected to CAT II / III standards.

1.5.2.6 Instrument approach charts publish applicable Obstacle Clearance Altitude (OCA) for the procedure. This should not be confused with the Decision Altitude (DA) established by the operator in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 6. However, in accordance with ICAO standards, the Decision Height for ILS approaches established by operators shall in no case be lower than:

- ILS CAT I - 200 FT above THR ELEV.

- ILS CAT II - 100 FT above THR ELEV.

1.5.2.7 All ACFT arriving BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL airport are requested to advise BAHRAIN GMC of ACFT registration after landing.

1.5.2.8 All ACFT arriving BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL airport are required to adjust IAS as per the following speeds unless otherwise instructed by ATC:

Unless otherwise authorized by the ATC, no aircraft below 10000 FT MSL may operate at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 KT.

1.5.2.9 The longitudinal separation between aircraft established on final approach runway 30R/12L is reduced to 3NM.

1.5.3.1 IFR flights departing from controlled aerodromes will receive initial ATC clearance from the local Aerodrome Control Tower. The clearance limit will normally be at the aerodrome of destination. IFR flights departing from non-controlled aerodromes will not take - off without prior arrangements with BAHRAIN ACC.

1.5.3.2 Detailed instructions will be issued with regard to routes, turns, etc. after take - off.

1.5.3.3 Pilots are required to call BAHRAIN GROUND on freq 121.850 MHZ ten minutes prior to start - up for the purpose of ATC clearance delivery.

1.5.4.1 REPORTING POINTS

The reporting points for aircraft taking off, operating, or landing within the Control Area are as instructed by ATC.

1.5.4.2 The reporting points for aircraft overflying the Control Area or Control Zone are as follows:

BHR DVOR / DME

Compulsory REP

Or such other positions as may, from time to time, be indicated in an ATC clearance.

1.5.4.3 HOLDING POINTS

1.5.4.4 ROUTING

Aircraft are not permitted to route off the centre - lines of the published routes unless specifically instructed by ATC.