OETF AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
OETF - TAIF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
OETF AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1
ARP coordinates and site at AD
N212900 E0403240
NIL
2
Direction and distance from (city)
33 KM NE of town
3
Elevation/Reference temperature
4848 FT / 34.7° C
4
Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN
NIL
5
MAG VAR/Annual change
3° E ( 2015) / 0.07 increasing
6
Aerodrome Operator, address, telephone, telefax, telex, AFS
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
Taif International Airport
P.O.Box 1793
Taif
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12 7262625
Fax: +966 12 7262225
7
Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)
IFR/VFR
8
Remarks
Overfly of Taif town prohibited. Controlled aerodrome. Joint user RSAF
Airport is open for regional and international operations.
OETF AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1
AD Administration
HS SUN-THU 05:00-13:00 (0800-1600 LMT)
2
Customs and immigration
PN- Customs, H24 Immigration
3
Health and sanitation
H24
4
AIS Briefing Office
NIL
5
ATS Reporting Office (ARO)
NIL
6
MET Briefing Office
NIL
7
ATS
H24
8
Fuelling
H24
9
Handling
H24
10
Security
H24
11
De-icing
NIL
12
Remarks
Operational hours H24
OETF AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1
Cargo-handling facilities
HO-Saudia Airlines
2
Fuel/oil types
JET A1 , JP4 , Turbine / NIL
3
Fuelling facilities/capacity
Tankers - Delivery rate variable
4
De-icing facilities
NIL
5
Hangar space for visiting aircraft
NIL
6
Repair facilities for visiting aircraft
PN Saudia Airline and Handling Agents
7
Remarks
NIL
OETF AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1
Hotels
In the city
2
Restaurants
Snack bar, restaurants and gift shop .
3
Transportation
Taxi and Limousine SVC and rental car .
4
Medical facilities
Clinic at the Aerodrome
5
Bank and Post Office
AVBL
6
Tourist Office
Altayar travels and tourisms .H24
7
Remarks
NIL
OETF AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1
AD category for fire fighting
CAT 7
2
Rescue equipment
Yes
3
Capability for removal of disabled aircraft
NIL
4
Remarks
Nil
OETF AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING
1
Types of clearing equipment
NIL
2
Clearance priorities
NIL
3
Remarks
Availabile all seasons
OETF AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA
1
Apron surface and strength
Designator
Surface
Strenght
CIVIL APRON
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 54/R/B/X/T
APRON
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 54/R/B/X/T
MIL APRON
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 54/R/B/X/T
HELE APRON
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 54/R/B/X/T
2
Taxiway width, surface and strength
Designator
of TWY
Width
Surface
Strenght
TWY A
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 48/F/A/X/T
TWY A2
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 48/F/A/X/T
TWY A3
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 48/F/A/X/T
TWY A4
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 48/F/A/X/T
TWY A5
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 48/F/A/X/T
TWY A6
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 48/F/A/X/T
TWY M
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 51/F/A/X/T
TWY M1
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 51/F/A/X/T
TWY M2
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 51/F/A/X/T
TWY M3
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 51/F/A/X/T
3
Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation
See AD Chart
4
VOR checkpoints
VOR: See AD Chart
5
INS checkpoints
INS: See AD Chart
6
Remarks
TWY A and M used as Helipad
OETF AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS
1
Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands
Apron Navigational Marking
2
RWY and TWY markings and LGT
RWY Marking: Center line, Side Stripe, ID, THR, TDZ, pre threshold
RWY Lighting: Edge, Runway end and Threshold
TWY Marking: CL , Edge
TWY Lighting: Edge, Guidance sign illuminated
3
Stop bars
NIL
4
Other runway protection measures
NIL
5
Remarks
NIL
OETF AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
In approach/TKOF areas In circling area and at AD Remarks
1 2 3
RWY NR/Area affected

Obstacle type
Elevation
Markings/LGT 		Coordinates

Obstacle type
Elevation
Markings/LGT 		Coordinates  
a b c a b

GEN OBST

TERRAIN 5254 FT

212550N 0403300E

  		   
GEN OBST

TERRAIN 4925 FT 		212630N 0403250E      
GEN OBST

TERRAIN 5250 FT 		212715N 0402725E      
OETF AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1
Associated MET Office
MET STATION TAIF
2
Hours of service
MET Office outside hours
H24
NIL
3
Office responsible for TAF preparation
Period of validity
MET OFFICE  JEDDAH
30 Hours
00.12 HR
4
Tred forecast
Interval of issuance
TREND 
1 Hour
5
Briefing/consultation provided
Self briefing Tel: +966 12 5697704
Website: https://met.gamep.gov.sa/login/login.php(*)
6
Flight documentation
Language(s) used
Charts.abbreviated plain language text. METARs/TAFs available
on NCM Website: https://met.gamep.gov.sa/login/login.php
English
7
Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation
Significant Weather Charts. SIGMET. AD WARNING available
on NCM Website: https://met.gamep.gov.sa/login/login.php
8
Supplementary equipment available for providing information
WX RADAR
9
ATS units provided with information
AL TAIF TWR, ALTAIF APP
10
Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

TEL: +966 12 7262539
FAX: +966 12 6530197

(*) Access to NCM website requires user registration.
OETF AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Designations RWY
TRUE BRG
Dimension of RWY (M)
Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY
THR coordinates
RWY end coordinates
THR geoid undulation
THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
1
2
3
4
5
6
07
074.59
3735 x 45
PCN 62/F/A/X/T
Asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
212838.08N
0403114.62E
GUND: NIL
THR 4848.00 FT
—
25
254.61
3735 x 45
PCN 62/F/A/X/T
Asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
212910.34N
0403319.73E
GUND: NIL
THR 4737.00 FT
TDZ 4767.00 FT
17
172.11
3350 x 45
PCN 62/F/A/X/T
Asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
213022.77N
0403227.44E
GUND: NIL
THR 4753.00 FT
—
35
352.12
3350 x 45
PCN 62/F/A/X/T
Asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
212834.90N
0403243.40E
GUND: NIL
THR 4775.00 FT
TDZ 4775.00 FT
Slope OF RWY and SWY
SWY dimensions (M)
CWY dimensions (M)
Strip dimensions (M)
RESA dimensions (M)
Location and
description of
engineering
material
Arresting system
(EMAS)
OFZ
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
For Rwy 07: -0.91%
123 x 45
240 x 45
NIL
NIL
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 25: +0.91%
305 x 45
305 x 45
NIL
NIL
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 17: +0.2%
98 x 45
240 x 45
NIL
NIL
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 35: -0.2%
116 x 45
240 x 45
NIL
NIL
NIL
 

NIL
Remarks
14
RWY end ( Concrete )
PCN : 60 / R / B / X / T
RWY end ( Concrete )
PCN : 60 / R / B / X / T
RWY end ( Concrete )
PCN : 53 / R / C / X / T
RWY end ( Concrete )
PCN : 67 / R / B / X / T
OETF AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY Designator
TORA
(M)
TODA
(M)
ASDA
(M)
LDA
(M)
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
07
3735
3975
3858
3735
NIL
25
3735
4040
4040
3735
NIL
17
3350
3590
3448
3350
NIL
35
3350
3590
3466
3350
NIL
OETF AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
RWY
Designator
APCH LGT type LEN INTST
THR LGT colour WBAR
VASIS (MEHT) PAPI
TDZ, LGT LEN
RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTST
RWY edge LGT LEN, spacing colour INTST
RWY End LGT colour WBAR
SWY LGT LEN (M) colour
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
07
SALS
420 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
3 bar
3°
MEHT 19.729 M
 

NIL
NIL
 

3735 M
60 M
White
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
25
CALVERT
CAT1
900 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
3 bar
3°
MEHT 21.148 M
 

NIL
NIL
 

3735 M
60 M
White
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
17
SALS
420 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
3°
MEHT 20.975 M
 

NIL
NIL
 

3350 M
60 M
White
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
35
SALS
420 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
3°
MEHT 20.97 M
 

NIL
NIL
 

3350 M
60 M
White
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
OETF AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1
ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation
ABN : On ATC TWR, ALTN Green & White: HN & IMC
 

2
LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT
LDI: NIL
Anemometer: Lighted
3
TWY edge and centre line lighting and stop bars (if any)
Taxiway Edge:

       
TWY A - Blue TWY A2 - Blue
TWY A3 - Blue
TWY A4 - Blue
TWY A5 - Blue
TWY A6 - Blue
TWY M - Blue
TWY M1 - Blue
TWY M2 - Blue
TWY M3 - Blue

Taxiway centre line:
TWY M TWY M1
TWY M2
TWY M3


                   
4
Secondary power supply/switch-over time
07 SEC
5
Remarks
NIL
OETF AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1
Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO
Geoid undulation
NIL
NIL
 

2
TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT
NIL
 

3
TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking
NIL
 

4
True BRG of FATO
NIL
5
Declared distance available
NIL
6
APP and FATO lighting
NIL
 

7
Remarks
NIL
OETF AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE
1
Designation and lateral limits
TAIF CTR
Circle with radius of 8NM centered on 212900N 0403240E.
2
Vertical limits
SFC to 7500 FT AMSL
3
Airspace classification
D
4
ATS unit call sign Language(s)
Taif Approach
English/Arabic
Taif Tower
Arabic/English
5
Transition altitude
13000 FT
6
Hours of applicability (or activation)
NIL
7
Remarks
NIL
OETF AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service designation
Call sign
Frequency
Hours of operation
SATVOICE
Logon address
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
APP
Taif Approach
119.700 MHZ
DOC 80 NM/20000 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
349.500 MHZ
DOC 80 NM/20000 FT
H24
MIL
TWR
Taif Tower
118.700 MHZ
DOC 15 NM/7500 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
237.600 MHZ
DOC 15 NM/7500 FT
H24
MIL
121.500 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
243.000 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
SMC
GROUND CONTROL
121.900 MHZ
DOC 5 NM/GND
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
335.300 MHZ
DOC 5 NM/GND
H24
MIL
ATIS
TAIF INFORMATION
127.050 MHZ
DOC 60 NM/20000 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
D-ATIS
NIL
NIL
 

H24
NIL
NIL
D-ATIS service is available through SITA network on request
OETF AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Type of aid
MAG VAR
Type of
supported OPS
(for
VOR/ILS/MLS,
give declination)
ID
Frequency
Hours of operation
Position of transmitting antenna coordinates
Elevation of DME transmitting antenna
Service
volume
radius
from GBAS
reference
Point
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LOC 25
ILS CAT I
ITIF
110.900 MHZ
H24
212832.9N
0403054.5E
 

NIL
NIL
NIL
GP 25
ILS CAT I
ITIF
330.800 MHZ
H24
212911.5N
0403308.5E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 60 FT
DME 25
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
ITIF
(CH46X)
H24
212911.5N
0403308.5E
4800 FT
NIL
DME reads Zero at the DME antenna
LOC 35
ILS CAT I
ITAI
110.700 MHZ
H24
213031.4N
0403226.1E
 

NIL
NIL
NIL
GP 35
ILS CAT I
ITAI
330.200 MHZ
H24
212845.6N
0403246.1E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 53 FT
DME 35
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
ITAI
(CH44X)
H24
212845.6N
0403246.1E
4800 FT
NIL
DME reads Zero at the DME antenna
DVOR/TACAN
(03° E)
TIF
112.700 MHZ
(CH74X)
H24
212911.3N
0403250.1E
4800 FT
NIL
NIL
OETF AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS
NIL
OETF AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
NIL
OETF AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1   GENERAL
 
The TAIF TMA which is described in ENR 2.1 and depicted on the Taif Area Chart Departure, and Taif Area Chart Arrival is designated as Class C airspace.
 
The Taif CTR which is described in OETF AD2.17 and depicted on the Taif Area Chart Departure, and Taif Area Chart Arrival is designated as Class D airspace.
 
Except for traffic operating within theTaif CTR or circuit of other aerodromes having their own altimeter setting observations, all aircraft operating anywhere within the TAIF TMA/Taif CTR shall reference altimeters to the officially reported QNH for Taif International Airport Airport when at or below the TA.

2.22.2   PROCEDURES FOR IFR FLIGHT WITHIN TAIF TMA/CTA

Reporting points:

The following designated reporting points are compulsory for aircraft taking off or landing within TAIF TMA:
 
REP POSITION REMARKS
ISLAM TMA  
MISAM TMA  
BUBIM TMA  
TATRO TMA  
BOXID TMA  
GEVEM TMA  

The reporting points for the Taif CTR are as follows:
 
  TIF      DVORTAC

2.22.2.3 The reporting points for overflights are TIF DVORTAC and elsewhere as directed by ATC.

2.22.2.1 Routing

Reserved.

2.22.2.2   Holding procedures

The main holding points are as follows:
  TIF DVORTAC
  LAKNO TIF 136/25 DME
  MENDA TIF 345/25 DME


2.22.2.3   Arrival procedures

All inbound traffic circuit altitude is ALT 6 500 FT QNH.

2.22.2.4   Approach facilities

The following are available:
 
ILS/DME
DVOR/DME
TACAN 
 
The associated instrument approach procedures can be found in the relevant Instrument Approach Charts.

2.22.2.5   Circuit directions
  • Right hand circuits are in force on runways 07 and 17.
  • Left hand circuits is in force on Runway 25 and 35.

2.22.2.6  Departure procedures

Reserved.

2.22.3   ATC surveillance procedure within Taif TMA/CTA

Refer to ATC Surveillance MNM altitude chart.

2.22.4   Radar vectoring and sequencing

Reserved

2.22.5   Precision radar approaches

Reserved

2.22.6 Surveillance radar approach

Reserved

2.22.7   Communication

The following air/ground facilities are available:
  Tower 118.700 MHZ
  Ground 121.900 MHZ
  Approach 119.700 MHZ

ATIS broadcast is available on the voice channel 127.050 MHZ.
 
Inbound traffic to or overflying Taif should contact Taif approach control before entering the Taif TMA.

2.22.8   Communication failure

Reserved

2.22.9   Radar procedures

Taif Approach Control Unit provides Radar Control Services to all traffic H24.

2.22.10   Separations

Please refer to the Airspace Classification Table on ENR 1.4-2.

2.22.11   Low visibility procedure

Reserved

2.22.12   Procedure for VFR flight within Taif TMA/CTA

The following restrictions must apply to VFR flights:
  • VFR flights are not permitted at night, except with special dispensation given by TWR ATC as indicated in section 10.11.2 below.
  • VFR flights are not permitted in conditions below the VMC minima, except in accordance with a special VFR authorization to operate within the CTR.
  • VFR flights must report at visual reporting points when requested.

All VFR flights operating within the CTR are controlled flights and must obtain and comply with an ATC clearance. Specifically, a VFR flight must request and be granted an ATC clearance prior to entering the CTR. Should an ATC clearance to enter not be available at that time the flight shall be instructed to: "C/s, remain outside of controlled airspace until advise, clearance on request".

2.22.13  VFR routes within Taif CTR

Reserved

2.22.14 Procedures for VFR flight within Taif CTR
 
Name/designator Location Geographic Coordinates Radial and distance Comments
North gate Almigat Mosque 216340N 0404278E 10NM north west of Taif  
South gate Intercontinental hotel 212119N 0402701E 9.5NM south west of Taif  


Note : All VFR flights shall enter Taif CTR via these VRPs and must contact the TWR 10NM prior the VRPs.
 
Note : These VRPs shall not be used as holding point.
OETF AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.23.1   landing and taking off at Taif airport

During landing or taking off of wide body aircraft on runway 07/25, taxing on parallel taxiway is not allowed.

Separation DIST of 103.5M exist BTN RWY 07 / 25 centerline and parallel TWY A centerline . DRG TKOF or LDG of ACFT on RWY 07 / 25, any taxing by ICAO AD REF code C or larger ACFT on parallel TWY A is not allowed and vice versa .

2.23.2. OETF may be used as an alternate for B747-8 ACFT subject to the following limitations:
1- B747-8 ACFT all operating weight does not exceed 350 tons.
2- B747-8 ACFT shall use RWY 17/35 and parallel TWY M and B.
3- Parking pad No. 11 on civil apron at nose-in position is the only authorized parking for B747-8, and pilot must contact TWR for parking instructions.
OETF AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME
Charts
Pages
Aerodrome Chart - ICAO
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO
Area Chart - ICAO (Departure and transit routes)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID ALPHA RWY 25)
SID ALPHA RWY 25 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID BRAVO RWY 35)
SID BRAVO RWY 35 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID CHARLIE RWY 07)
SID CHARLIE RWY 07 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID DELTA RWY 17)
SID DELTA RWY 17 (Aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chat - Instrument ( SID ALPHA RWYs 07, 17, 25, 35 -  RADAR VECTOR)
SID ALPHA ONE RWYs 07, 17, 25, 35 - RADAR VECTOR (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RNAV ECHO RWY 25)
SID RNAV ECHO RWY 25 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RNAV FOXTROT RWY 35)
SID RNAV FOXTROT RWY 35 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RNAV GOLF RWY 07)
SID RNAV GOLF RWY 07 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RNAV HOTEL RWY 17)
SID RNAV HOTEL RWY 17 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Arrival Chart - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 25)
STAR RNAV RWY 25 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 35)
STAR RNAV RWY 35 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Area Chart - ICAO (Arrival and transit routes)
ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart - ICAO
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS-DME RWY 25)
ILS-DME RWY25 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS-DME RWY 35)
ILS-DME RWY35 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 07)
VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 07 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 17)
VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 17 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 25)
VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 25 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 35)
VOR-DME or TACAN RWY 35 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNAV ILS RWY 25)
RNAV ILS RWY 25 (aeronautical data tabulation)
Istrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNAV ILS RWY 35)
RNAV ILS RWY 35 (aeronautical data tabulation)