Location Indicator
VGEG

Aerodrome information
SHAH AMANAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CHITTAGONG [continued]

5. VGEG: Rescue and Fire Fighting Services

1.

AD category for fire fighting:

Required category 7, available category 7.

2.

Rescue equipment available:

Available to meet the ICAO requirement for category 7.

3.

Disable Aircraft Removal

nil

4.

Remarks

nil

6. VGEG: Seasonal Availability Clearing

The airport is available for all seasons. Side strips become unusable during monsoon. There is no requirement for clearing.

7. VGEG: Aprons, Taxiways and Check Location Data

1.

Apron surface and strength:

Surface : Bituminous Concrete.
Strength : PCN66/F/C/X/T.

2.

Taxiway width, surface and strength:

Width : 35 m.
Surface: Bituminous Concrete.
Strength : PCN66/F/C/X/T.

3.

ACL Location

Not designated

4.

INS checkpoints

Not designated

5.

Remarks

nil

8. VGEG: Surface Movement Guidance, Control System and Markings

1.

Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guidelines and visual docking/ parking guidance system of aircraft stands

Taxiing guidance signs at all intersections with TWY and RWY at all holding positions,
Guidelines at apron,
Nose-in guidance at airport stands.

2.

RWY and TWY markings and LGT

RWY: 05/23.
white, omni-directional.
THR LGT: green.
TWY: blue edge lights for all taxiways.
RWY marking aids: THR, TDZ, Centre Line, RWY designator - all runways
TWY marking aids: TWY holding position, TWY centre line - all TWYs.

3.

Stop Bars

nil

4.

Remarks

nil

9. VGEG: Aerodrome Obstacles

In approach/Take-off areas

In circling area

RWY affected

Obstacle type;
Elevation

Position

Marking/ Light

Remarks

Obstacles in the circling area at aerodrome are shown on the instrument approach charts and page VGEG AD 2-9 of AIP. All obstruction are provided with day marking and obstruction lighting where necessary and feasible.

23

Hill;
132 ft

064 deg M FM THR RWY 23

No

River Karnaphully flows around RWY23. Masts of ships and boats may constitute mibile obstructions on approach.

10. VGEG: Meteorological Information Provided

1.

Associated Met office

Shah Amanat Intl. (VGEG)

2.

Hours of service

H24

3.

Office responsible for TAF preparation and Periods of validity

Shah Amanat Intl. (VGEG); 12

4.

Type of landing forecast Interval of issuance

TREND; 1/2 hourly

5.

Briefing/consultation provide

P, D, T

6.

Flight documentation and Languages used

C, PL; English

7.

Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation

S,U

8.

Supplementary equipment available for providing information

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9.

ATS units provided with information

TWR

10.

Additional information

Tel: 880-31-740788,
880-31-741532 Ext: 2006, 2201

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