AD 1.2  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES (RFFSs) AND SNOW PLAN

1.   Rescue and fire fighting services

Scheduled or non-scheduled traffic with aircraft carrying passengers are not allowed to use aerodromes without Rescue and Fire Fighting Services.

The scale of protection available has been determined in terms of Aerodrome categories from 1. to 9. according to ICAO Annex 14 and the related Manual.

2.   Snow plan

2.1   Organization of winter service
2.1.1   Responsibility

Aerodrome operator is responsible for clearing snow, for measuring of the depth of deposits (water, snow, ice), for the measurement of friction coefficient and estimation of the braking action on movement area as well as for reporting the relevant information.

During the winter period from approximately 1st November to approximately 1st April, the Aerodrome Operational Service at the aerodromes listed below conducts the following duties:

  1. Surveillance of the manoeuvring area and apron with a view to note presence of ice, snow, or slush.
  2. Measurement of the friction coefficient or estimate of breaking action when ice, snow and/or slush are present at more than 10% of the total area of the runway in question, and as far as possible at taxiways and apron.
  3. Implementation of measures to maintain the usability of the runway etc.
  4. Reporting concerning the conditions mentioned in item a) to c) above.

Winter service is established at the following aerodromes:

  • LHBC
  • LHBP
  • LHDC
  • LHNY
  • LHPP
  • LHPR
  • LHSM
  • LHUD
2.2   Surveillance of movement areas

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2.3   Measuring methods and measurements taken

NIL

2.4   Actions taken to maintain the usability of movement areas

NIL

2.5   System and means of reporting

SNOWTAM are promulgated in accordance with ICAO Annex 15., ICAO Doc 10066. (PANS-AIM) and ICAO Guidance on the issuance of SNOWTAM.

2.6   The cases of runway closure

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2.7   Distribution of information

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