PART 1 - GENERAL (GEN)
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GEN 0.1 Preface
0.1.1 NAME OF PUBLISHING AUTHORITY
The AIP BAHRAIN FIR is published by the authority of Civil Aviation Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
0.1.2 APPLICABLE ICAO DOCUMENTS
The AIP is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) of Annex 15 to Chicago Convention and the Aeronautical Information Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126 - AN 872). Charts contained in the AIP are produced in accordance with Annex 4 to the Chicago Convention and the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO Doc 8697 - AN 889). Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are given in section GEN 1.7.
0.1.3 PUBLICATION MEDIA
See GEN 3.1.3.2.
0.1.4 THE AIP STRUCTURE AND ESTABLISHED REGULAR AMENDMENT INTERVAL
The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package of which details are given in Section GEN 3.1. The principal structure is shown in graphic form at the end of this GEN 0.1subsection.
The AIP is the basic aeronautical information document for the BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR, and contains lasting information essential to air navigation. For other details reference should be made to the AIP of the State concerned.
The AIP is divided into three Parts, General (GEN), En-route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD), each divided into sections and subsections containing various types of information subjects.
Note: the electronic AIP BAHRAIN FIR (see GEN 3.1.3.1) may not include certain subsections listed hereafter which are not relevant for an electronic AIP. These subsections are marked as underlined.
Part 1 consists of the five sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
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Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist of AIP pages; List of hand amendments to the AIP; and the Table of Contents to Part 1.
GEN 1. National regulations and requirements
Designated authorities; Entry, transit and departure of aircraft; Entry, transit and departure of passengers and crew; Entry, transit and departure of cargo; Aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents; summary of national regulations and international agreements / conventions; and Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
GEN 2. Tables and codes
Measuring system, aircraft markings, holidays; Abbreviations used in AIS publications; Chart symbols; Location indicators; List of radio navigation aids; Conversion tables; and Sunrise / Sunset tables.
GEN 3. Services
Aeronautical information services; Aeronautical charts; Air traffic services; Communication services; Meteorological services; and rescue.
GEN 4. Charges for aerodromes / heliports and air navigation services
Aerodrome / heliport charges; and Air navigation services charges.
Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
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Preface; Record of Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Check list of AIP pages; List of hand amendments to the AIP; and the Table of Content to Part 2.
ENR 1. General rules and procedures
General rules; Visual flight rules; Instrument flight rules; ATS airspace classification; Holding, approach and departure procedures; Radar services and procedures; Altimeter setting procedures; Regional supplementary procedures; Air traffic flow management; Flight planning; Addressing of flight plan messages; Interception of civil aircraft; Unlawful interference; and Air traffic incidents.
ENR 2. Air traffic services airspace
Detailed description of:
Flight information regions (FIR), Upper flight information regions (UIR), Terminal control areas (TMA); and other regulated airspace.
ENR 3. ATS routes
Detailed description of:
Lower ATS routes; Upper ATS routes; Area navigation routes; Helicopter routes; other routes; and En-route holding.
Note: Other types of routes which are specified in connection with procedures for traffic to and from aerodromes / heliports are described in the relevant section of the Part 3 Aerodromes.
ENR 4. Radio navigation aids / systems
Radio navigation aids en-route; Special navigation systems; Global navigation satellite system, Name-code designators for significant points; and Aeronautical ground lights en -route.
ENR 5. Navigation Warnings
Prohibit, restricted and danger areas; Military exercise and training areas; Other activities of dangerous nature; Air navigation obstacles en- route; Aerial sporting and recreational activities; and Wildlife Management and areas with sensitive fauna.
ENR 6. En - route charts
En-route Chart ICAO and index charts.
Part 3 consists of four sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
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Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Check list of AIP pages; List of hand amendments to the AIP; and the Table of Contents to Part 3.
AD 1. Aerodromes / Heliports Introduction
Aerodrome / heliport availability; Rescue and Fire fighting services and snow plan; Index to aerodromes and heliports, Grouping of aerodromes / heliports, Status of certification of aerodromes.
AD 2. Aerodromes
Detailed information about aerodromes, including helicopter landing areas, if located at the aerodromes.
AD 3. Heliports
Detailed Information about heliports (not located at aerodromes).
The AIP BAHRAIN FIR will be updated on regular basis according the AIRAC dates as published in GEN 3.1.4.2. Whenever an AIRAC AMDT is published a trigger NOTAM will be issued by at least three days prior to effective date. This NOTAM will give a brief description of the AIRAC‘s content and shall come into effect on the same date of the AIRAC.
0.1.5 COPYRIGHT POLICY
To be developed
0.1.6 SERVICES TO CONTACT IN CASE OF DETECTED AIP ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
The AIP BAHRAIN FIR and associated NOTAM are compiled from a variety of sources. Except for Kingdom of Bahrain, all information is acquired from indepent states and from commercial sources. The greatest care is exercised in the assembly and compilation of information for the AIP BAHRAIN FIR and associated NOTAM and they are considered to be as reliable as possible at the time of issue. Civil Aviation Affairs will not be held responsible, however, for the accuracy of the content of the AIP or NOTAM or for any omissions therefrom, neither will Civil Aviation Affairs be responsible for the adequacy or receipt of NOTAM or AIP amendments.
Any errors and omissions which may nevertheless be detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, should be referred to:
Aeronautical Information Management
Static Data Coordinator (SDC)
Kingdom of Bahrain
Civil Aviation Affairs
Tel:+973 17329037
Fax:+973 17321025
Email:sdc@mtt.gov.bh
Bahrain International NOTAM Office
Kingdom of Bahrain
Civil Aviation Affairs
P.O. Box 586
Tel:+973 17321180 / 1 / 2
Fax:+973 17323876
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