3.1   AIP and related amendment service

AIP is the core document containing data and information of a lasting character, which are of operational significance for the safe conduct of air traffic. The AIP is kept up to date by means of an amendment service. The Hungarian AIP is published in one volume both paper and electronic format (HTML and PDF), in English language.

The AIP AMDTs are published in the form of replacement pages as soon as practically possible. Two types of Amendment are produced:

• Non-AIRAC AIP AMDTs are identified by a white cover sheet. This type of AMDT incorporates permanent changes, which have been previously published by NOTAM or in certain cases by AIP SUP or AIC, as well as minor editorial changes. The publication date is indicated on the cover sheet.
• AIRAC AMDTs are identified by a yellow cover sheet and the abbreviation AIRAC. These amendments contains operationally significant information of a permanent nature, which will become effective at a later, specified date, in accordance with the AIRAC system.

On the cover sheet of the AMDTs, a short description of the subjects affected by the amendment is given. On the individual pages, changes/additions will be marked by a vertical stroke in the left margin next to the changes/additions. All pages in an AMDT will be clearly marked to indicate with which AMDT the page was published and the date of insertion (for AIRAC AMDT, the publication date and the effective date).

Additionally, the cover sheet will indicate which NOTAM and/or AIC may be cancelled as a result of the inclusion of the information within the AIP itself.

AIP AMDT and AIP AIRAC AMDT are numbered successively, beginning each year with number one. The year is the part of the number, e.g. AMDT 001/2008, AIRAC AMDT 002/2008.

A check list of AIP pages is an integral part of the AIP.

3.2   AIP Supplements

Temporary changes of duration (three months or longer) and information of short duration which consists of extensive text and/or graphics, supplementing the permanent information contained in the AIP, are published as AIP Supplements (AIP SUP). An AIP SUP is identified by the abbreviation here given and by the use of yellow paper.

An AIP SUP is kept in the AIP as long as all or some of its contents remain valid. The period of validity of the information contained in the AIP SUP will normally be given in the AIP SUP itself. Alternatively, NOTAM may be used to publish the period of validity, to publish changes to the period of validity or to cancel the SUP. AIP SUP are numbered in sequence, beginning each year with number 1. The year is the part of the number, e.g. AIP SUP 001/2008.

A checklist of valid AIP Supplements is issued through the monthly issued plain-language list of valid NOTAM.

3.3   Aeronautical Information Circular - AIC

Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs) contain information on the long-term forecast of any major change in legislation, regulations, procedures or facilities; information of a purely explanatory or advisory nature liable to affect flight safety; and information or notification of an explanatory or advisory nature concerning technical, legislative or purely administrative matters.

AICs are numbered, in sequence, beginning each year with number 1. JAN. The number of the AIC is made up of the year, preceded by the sequence number in the year, for example, 001/2014. A check list of valid AIC is published at the beginning of each calendar year.

3.4   NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB)

NOTAM contain information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential for personnel concerned with flight operations.

NOTAM are distributed for the Budapest FIR in four series identified by the letters A, B, M and S. NOF also distributes information for the KFOR sector in series K.

Series A - General rules and information on en-route navigation and communication facilities, airspace restrictions and reservations, information concerning aerodromes contained in AD 2 part of the Hungarian AIP.
Distribution: Nationally and internationally to all states which interchange NOTAM.

Series B - Information concerning the VFR aerodromes or VFR flight operations.
Distribution: On request.

Series K - Information issued for KFOR Sector. See AIP SUP 001/2014 KFOR Sector
Distribution: On request.

Series M - NOTAM concerning military aerodromes and military navaids.
Distribution: On request.

Series S - SNOWTAM comprises information concerning the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, slush or ice on the aerodrome pavement.

NOTAM are numbered from 0001 consecutively, commencing on 1. JAN of each year. The series number is four digits which is followed by the last two digits of the year, e.g. A0001/14.

SNOWTAM are numbered in sequence using four digits, beginning each winter season with number one.

NOTAM and SNOWTAM are distributed via AFS. NOTAM are published in NOTAM format, and prepared in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 Chapter 5 and Appendix 6, SNOWTAM in SNOWTAM format in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 Appendix 2.

Hours of Service: H24.

Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB) are provided for all IFR and VFR flights departing from the Budapest FIR. A PIB normally includes NOTAM messages and other information of an urgent nature not older than 15 days. On individual request, the time period can be extended.

3.6   Sale of publications

The AIS publications are available to order individually, or on an annual subscription basis. Purchase prices are published annually in an AIC. Publications exchanged with foreign Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Authorities are free of charge on a reciprocal basis in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 Chapter 2, para 2.3.5. Electronic order forms can be accessible on the Hungarian AIS website, http://ais-en.hungarocontrol.hu. Filled in order forms also can be sent to the following address:

HungaroControl, Hungarian Air Navigation Services Private Limited Company - Aeronautical Information Services