AIP for Kingdom of Bahrain and State of Qatar (section ENR-1.4) valid from 31 OCT 2024

ENR 1.4 ATS airspace classification and description

1.4.1 ATS airspaces classification

ATS airspaces are classified and designated in accordance with the following:

Class A. IFR flights only are permitted, all flights are subject to air traffic control services and are separated from each other.

Class B. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other.

Class C. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are subject to air traffic control service and IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of other VFR flights.

Class D. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and all flights are subject to air traffic control service, IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of VFR flights, VFR flights receive traffic information in respect of all other flights.

Class E. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, IFR flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from other IFR flights. All flights receive traffic information as far as is practical.

Class F. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all participating IFR flights receive an air traffic advisory service and all flights receive flight information service if requested.

Class G. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service if requested.

The requirements for the flights within each class of airspace are as shown in the following tables.

1.4.2 ATS airspace description

1.4.2.1 Within the BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR the Airspace is further divided into five classifications. A, B, C, D and G. Two ICAO Classifications, E and F which have been adopted by the Kingdom of Bahrain are available for use but at present no portions of BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR Airspace have been classified.

Airspace classified as A, B, C and D are Controlled Airspace.

The Airspace Classifications are described in subsequent paragraphs, and notifications, descriptions and procedures of individual Airspaces within each classification are contained in ENR 2, ENR 3 and AD 2.

1.4.2.2 Airspace Classification

1.4.2.2.1 Class A - Controlled Airspace

The provisions of Class A Airspace are shown below:

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	All Aircraft
Service Provided	Air Traffic Control Service	VFR FLIGHT
VMC Minima	Not applicable	NOT
Speed Limitation	Not applicable	PERMITTED
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way
ATC Clearance	Required

BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR class A airspace, over international waters, is subject to high concentration of military activity acting in due regard in accordance with article 3 of the convention of International Civil Aviation.

Class A Airspace comprises

All controlled Areas (Airways) FL 150 and above.
BAHRAIN CTA FL 150 and above.

1.4.2.2.2 Class B - Controlled Airspace

The provisions of Class B Airspace are shown below:

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	All Aircraft	All Aircraft
Service Provided	Air Traffic Control Service	Air Traffic Control Service
VMC Minima	Not applicable	At and above 10000 FT AMSL: 8 KM visibility Clear of Cloud Below 10000 FT AMSL: 5 KM visibility Clear of Cloud
Speed Limitation	Not applicable	Not applicable
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way	Continuous two - way
ATC Clearance	Required	Required

Class B Airspace comprises

ISA AIRBASE CTR

1.4.2.2.3 Class C - Controlled Airspace

The Provisions of Class C Airspace are shown below:

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	IFR from IFR IFR from VFR
Service Provided	Air Traffic Control Service	Air Traffic Control Service for separation from IFR VFR / VFR Traffic Information (and traffic avoidance advice on request)
VMC Minima	Not applicable	At and above 10000 FT AMSL: 8 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud Below 10000 FT AMSL: 5 KM visibility 1500 m horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud
Speed Limitation	Not applicable	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way	Continuous two - way
ATC Clearance	Required	Required

Class C airspace comprises:

All Controlled Areas (Airways) at and above 4500 FT and below FL 150
BAHRAIN CTA below FL 150

1.4.2.2.4 Class D - Controlled Airspace

The provisions of Class D Airspace are shown below:

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	IFR from IFR	Not provided
Service Provided	Air Traffic Control Service including Traffic information about VFR flights (and traffic avoidance advice on request)	Traffic information between VFR and IFR Flights (and traffic avoidance advice on request)
VMC Minima	Not applicable	At and above 10000 FT AMSL: 8 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud Below 10000 FT AMSL: 5 KM visibility 1500 horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud
Speed Limitation	Not applicable	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way	Continuous two-way
ATC Clearance	Required	Required

Class D Airspace comprises:

BAHRAIN CTR and TMA at and above 1000 FT and below 4500 FT

1.4.2.2.5 Class E - Controlled Airspace

The provisions of Class E Airspace are shown below

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	IFR from IFR	Not provided
Service Provided	Air Traffic Control Service including Traffic information about VFR flights as far as practicable	Traffic information as far as practicable
VMC Minima	Not applicable	At and above 10000 FT AMSL: 8 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud Below 10000 FT AMSL: 5 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud
Speed Limitation	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way	Not required
ATC Clearance	Required	Not required

No BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR Airspace is currently designated Class E.

1.4.2.2.6 Class F

The provisions of Class F Airspace are shown below:

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	IFR from IFR as far as practical	Not provided
Service Provided	Air Traffic Advisory Service Flight Information Service	Flight Information Service
VMC Minima	Not applicable	At and above 10000 FT AMSL: 8 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud Below 10000 FT AMSL: 5 KM visibility 1500 m horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud At and below 3000 FT AMSL or 1000 FT above terrain whichever is higher: 5 KM visibility and in sight of ground or water
Speed Limitation	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way	Not required
ATC Clearance	Required	Not required

1.4.2.2.7 Class G

The Provisions of Class G Airspace are shown below:

	IFR	VFR
Separation Provided	Not provided	Not provided
Service Provided	Flight Information service	Flight Information Service
VMC Minima	Not applicable	At and above 10000 FT AMSL: 8 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud Below 10000 FT AMSL: 5 KM visibility 1500 M horizontal and 1000 FT vertical distance from Cloud At and below 3000 FT AMSL or 1000 FT above terrain whichever is higher and speed greater than 140 KT 5 KM visibility Clear of cloud and in sight of ground or water or; At and below 3000 FT AMSL or 1000 FT above terrain whichever is higher and speed less than 140 KT 1500 M visibility clear of cloud and in sight of ground or water
Speed Limitation	250 KT below 10000 FT AMSL	250 KT IAS below 10000 FT AMSL
Radio Communication	Continuous two - way	Not required
ATC Clearance	Not required	Not required

Class G Airspace comprises:

All BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR Airspace not covered by classes A, B, C and D.