OEDF AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
OEDF - DAMMAM / KING FAHD INTERNATIONAL
OEDF AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1
ARP coordinates and site at AD
N262816 E0494752
770 M / 345° from Tower
2
Direction and distance from (city)
30 KM W of Dammam
3
Elevation/Reference temperature
75 FT / 45.2° C
4
Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN
-81 FT
5
MAG VAR/Annual change
3° E ( 2020) / 0.05 decreasing
6
Aerodrome Operator, address, telephone, telefax, telex, AFS
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
King Fahd International Airport
P.O.Box 3477
Dammam 31471, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 13 8831000
Fax: +966 13 8831900
AFS: OEDFYDYX
7
Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)
IFR/VFR
8
Remarks
NIL
OEDF AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1
AD Administration
H24
2
Customs and immigration
H24
3
Health and sanitation
H24
4
AIS Briefing Office
H24
5
ATS Reporting Office (ARO)
H24
6
MET Briefing Office
NIL
7
ATS
H24
8
Fuelling
H24
9
Handling
H24
10
Security
H24
11
De-icing
NIL
12
Remarks
When Operational
OEDF AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1
Cargo-handling facilities
Apron 2 (cargo)
2
Fuel/oil types
Jet A-1 fuel / 15w40 GSE Engine Oil (Diesel)
AW68 Hydraulic Oil
HD90 Gearbox Oil
Grease MP2
SAE20w50 Vielce Engine oil (Gasoline)
3
Fuelling facilities/capacity
Hydrants at Terminal Gates - Tanker / elsewhere no limites
4
De-icing facilities
NIL
5
Hangar space for visiting aircraft
NIL
6
Repair facilities for visiting aircraft
Prior notice required.
7
Remarks
NIL
OEDF AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1
Hotels
Hotel information counter available at the airport and Unlimited number of hotels at Dammam and AL-khobar cities
2
Restaurants
H24 in Passenger Terminal
3
Transportation
Taxi, Limousine, Bus and Rental Car
4
Medical facilities
Ministry of Health in PAX Terminal, Clinic in Administration building
5
Bank and Post Office
Bank available
Post office for government mail only
6
Tourist Office
NIL
7
Remarks
NIL
OEDF AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1
AD category for fire fighting
CAT 9
2
Rescue equipment
Yes
3
Capability for removal of disabled aircraft
No major equipment of a specialized nature is on site. Air carriers should utilize IATA pooling system arrangements.
4
Remarks
NIL
OEDF AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING
1
Types of clearing equipment
Nil
2
Clearance priorities
Nil
3
Remarks
Available all seasons
OEDF AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA
1
Apron surface and strength
Designator
Surface
Strenght
APRON 1
Concrete
PCN 64/R/B/X/T
APRON 2
Concrete
PCN 64/R/B/X/T
APRON 4
Concrete
PCN 64/R/B/X/T
APRON 5
Concrete
PCN 64/R/B/X/T
APRON 8
Concrete
PCN 64/R/B/X/T
APRON 11
Concrete
PCN 64/R/B/X/T
2
Taxiway width, surface and strength
Designator
of TWY
Width
Surface
Strenght
A1
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
A2
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
B
23.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
B1
33.50 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T .
B2
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T .
B3
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
B4
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
B5
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
B6
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
B7
33.10 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
C
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
C1
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
C2
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
C3
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
H
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
J
23.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
J1
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
J2
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 76/F/A/X/T
J3
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
P1
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
P2
28.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
R
30.00 M
Concrete and asphalt
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
Z
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
3
Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation
Location: Terminal Apron  ( see Aircraft Parking /Docking Chart )
Elevation: 62 FT
4
VOR checkpoints
NIL
5
INS checkpoints
INS: See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart
6
Remarks
NIL
OEDF 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
Internally lighted guidance sign boards at entrances to all RWY at
approaches to ramps and intersections of TWYs. Center line guidance
system for docking & parking.
2
RWY and TWY markings and LGT
RWY: CL, edge, THR and TDZ
TWY: CL with edge LGT on radius and apron LGT
3
Stop bars
Provided where appropriate
4
Other runway protection measures
See also Aerodromes Lighting, Parking / Docking & Apron Charts
5
Remarks
NIL
OEDF AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
OBST ID/ Designation OBST type OBST position ELEV/HGT Markings / Type, colour Remarks
https://aimss.sans.com.sa/assets/FileManagerFiles/eTOD/Obstacle/Aerodromes/OEDF/OEDF-Obstacles-V1.xlsx Updated Version 1
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OEDF AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1
Associated MET Office
MET OFFICE DAMMAM
2
Hours of service
MET Office outside hours
H24
3
Office responsible for TAF preparation
Period of validity
30 HOURS
00,06,12,18 HR
4
Tred forecast
Interval of issuance
TREND
1 Hour
5
Briefing/consultation provided
Self briefing Tel: +966 13 8836152
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, Mobile unit for upper air observations
9
ATS units provided with information
Dammam TWR, Dammam APP
10
Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)
TEL: +966 13 8836152 ,
FAX: +966 13 8834119, +966 13 8836154
OEDF 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
16L
164.46
4000 x 60
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
Concrete and asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
262918.94N
0494813.38E
GUND: -80.97 FT
THR 61.71 FT
TDZ 65.00 FT
34R
344.47
4000 x 60
PCN 103/F/A/X/T
Concrete and asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
262713.66N
0494852.06E
GUND: -81.33 FT
THR 74.97 FT
TDZ 72.00 FT
16R
164.45
4000 x 60
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
Concrete and asphalt
SWY: Asphalt
262919.07N
0494652.91E
GUND: -80.64 FT
THR 51.44 FT
TDZ 53.00 FT
34L
344.46
4000 x 60
PCN 111/F/A/X/T
Concrete and asphalt
SWY: Concrete and asphalt
262713.74N
0494731.63E
GUND: -80.97 FT
THR 58.79 FT
TDZ 56.00 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 16L: +0.212%
120 x 60
NIL
4360 x 300
240 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 34R: +0.041%
120 x 60
NIL
4360 x 300
240 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 16R: +0.127%
120 x 60
NIL
4360 x 300
120 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 34L: +0.007%
120 x 60
NIL
4360 x 300
120 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
Remarks
14
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
OEDF AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY Designator
TORA
(M)
TODA
(M)
ASDA
(M)
LDA
(M)
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
16L
4000
4000
4120
4000
NIL
34R
4000
4000
4120
4000
NIL
16R
4000
4000
4120
4000
NIL
34L
4000
4000
4120
4000
NIL
OEDF 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
16L
ALSF2
CAT II
900 M
LIH
 

Green
WBAR
 

PAPI
3°
 

900 M
White
 

4000 M
15 M
White
LIH
 

 

4000 M
60 M
White / Yellow
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
see also
Aerodrome
Lighting
Charts
 

34R
ALSF2
CAT II
900 M
LIH
 

Green
WBAR
 

PAPI
3°
 

900 M
White
 

4000 M
15 M
White
LIH
 

 

4000 M
60 M
White / Yellow
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
see also
Aerodrome
Lighting
Charts
 

16R
ALSF2
CAT II
900 M
LIH
 

Green
WBAR
 

PAPI
3°
 

900 M
White
 

4000 M
15 M
White
LIH
 

 

4000 M
60 M
White / Yellow
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
34L
ALSF2
CAT II
900 M
LIH
 

Green
WBAR
 

PAPI
3°
 

900 M
White
 

4000 M
15 M
White
LIH
 

 

4000 M
60 M
White / Yellow
LIH
 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
OEDF AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1
ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation
ABN 3000 M East of TWR, Flashing white / green every 5 second
H24
2
LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT
LDI: At Mid Field & Touchdown Safety Area of each RWY, Externally Lighted.
Anemometer: NIL
3
TWY edge and centre line lighting and stop bars (if any)
Taxiway Edge:

A1 - Blue
A2 - Blue
B - Blue
B1 - Blue
B2 - Blue
B3 - Blue
B4 - Blue
B5 - Blue
B6 - Blue
B7 - Blue
C - Blue
C1 - Blue
C2 - Blue
C3 - Blue
H - Blue
J - Blue
J1 - Blue
J2 - Blue
J3 - Blue
P1 - Blue
P2 - Blue
R - Blue
Z - Blue

Taxiway centre line:
A1 - Green
A2 - Green
B - Green
B1 - Green / Yellow
B2 - Green / Yellow
B3 - Green / Yellow
B4 - Green / Yellow
B5 - Green / Yellow
B6 - Green / Yellow
B7 - Green / Yellow
C - Green
C1 - Green
C2 - Green
C3 - Green
H - Green
J - Green
J1 - Green
J2 - Green
J3 - Green
P1 - Green
P2 - Green
R - Green
Z - Green / Yellow


4
Secondary power supply/switch-over time
CAT II Criteria
5
Remarks
2 standby generators in each Airfield Lighting substation. 2 substations per RWY.
OEDF AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1
Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO
Geoid undulation
NE CORNER OF RTA
N 26 27 20.81   E 049 49 29.68
 

2
TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT
NE CORNER OF RTA
66 FT
3
TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking
NE CORNER OF RTA
45x45 M, Concrete, PCN 64/R/B/X/T, H, STD Helipad Mrkg
4
True BRG of FATO
NIL
5
Declared distance available
NIL
6
APP and FATO lighting
NE CORNER OF RTA
NIL
7
Remarks
NIL
OEDF AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE
1
Designation and lateral limits
DAMMAM CTR
Circle with radius of 10NM centered on 262816N 0494752E.
2
Vertical limits
SFC to 2500 FT AGL
3
Airspace classification
C
4
ATS unit call sign Language(s)
DAMMAM TOWER
English
5
Transition altitude
13000 FT
6
Hours of applicability (or activation)
NIL
7
Remarks
NIL
OEDF 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
DAMMAM APPROACH
126.300 MHZ
DOC 130 NM/24500 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
VHF Upper Approach
126.100 MHZ
DOC 130 NM/24500 FT
H24
VHF Lower Approach
125.000 MHZ
DOC 130 NM/24500 FT
H24
VHF ARR/DEP
358.000 MHZ
DOC 130 NM/24500 FT
H24
UHF ARR/DEP
121.500 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
243.000 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
TWR
DAMMAM TOWER
124.350 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/2500 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
VHF TWR West
118.050 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/2500 FT
H24
VHF TWR East
345.000 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/2500 FT
H24
UHF TWR East and TWR West
121.500 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
SMC
DAMMAM GROUND CONTROL
121.650 MHZ
DOC 5 NM/GND
H24
NIL
NIL
GND East
121.750 MHZ
DOC 5 NM/GND
H24
GND West
125.400 MHZ
DOC 5 NM/GND
H24
GND West-SDBY
345.000 MHZ
DOC 5 NM/GND
H24
UHF GND West and GND East
ATIS
DAMMAM INFORMATION
128.050 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
OEDF 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 16L
ILS CAT I
IMBF
111.700 MHZ
H24
262702.5N
0494855.5E
 

NIL
NIL
NIL
GP 16L
ILS CAT I
IMBF
333.500 MHZ
H24
262910.3N
0494820.5E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55FT (TCH)
DME 16L
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
IMBF
111.700 MHZ
(CH54X)
H24
262910.3N
0494820.5E
200 FT
NIL
DME reads Zero at the
DME antenna
LOC 34R
ILS CAT I
IABF
110.700 MHZ
H24
262930.1N
0494809.9E
 

NIL
NIL
NIL
GP 34R
ILS CAT I
IABF
330.200 MHZ
H24
262725.1N
0494853.0E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 54FT (TCH)
DME 34R
ILS CAT I
IABF
110.700 MHZ
(CH44X)
H24
262725.1N
0494853.0E
200 FT
NIL
DME reads Zero at the
DME antenna
LOC 16R
ILS CAT I
IWSR
108.100 MHZ
H24
262700.7N
0494735.6E
 

NIL
NIL
NIL
GP 16R
ILS CAT I
IWSR
334.700 MHZ
H24
262908.2N
0494651.6E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55 FT (TCH)
DME 16R
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
IWSR
108.100 MHZ
(CH18X)
H24
262908.2N
0494651.6E
200 FT
NIL
DME reads Zero at the
DME antenna
LOC 34L
ILS CAT I
IWMR
108.900 MHZ
H24
262932.1N
0494648.9E
 

NIL
NIL
NIL
GP 34L
ILS CAT I
IWMR
329.300 MHZ
H24
262722.7N
0494724.2E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55 FT (TCH)
DME 34L
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
IWMR
108.900 MHZ
(CH26X)
H24
262722.7N
0494724.2E
200 FT
NIL
DME reads Zero at the
DME antenna
DVOR/TACAN
(03° E)
KFA
112.300 MHZ
(CH70X)
H24
262951.1N
0494643.0E
100 FT
NIL
NIL
OEDF AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS
2.20.1   Apron 2

Stand 1
  1. ACFT code F can use stand 1 and has to use TWY P1 for exit and entrance.
  2. TWY P1 will be CLSD when ACFT parked at stand 1.
  3. Stand 2 at same ramp will be used by ACFT code C or D while ACFT code F still occupying stand 1.
  4. Bush back for ACFT FM stand 1 has to be facing south to TWY P1.

Stand 3
  1. ACFT code F can use stand 3 and has to use TWY P2 for exit and entrance.
  2. TWY P2 will be CLSD when ACFT parked at stand 3.
  3. Stand 2 at same ramp will be used by ACFT code C or D while ACFT code F still occupying stand 3.
  4. Bush back for ACFT FM stand 3 has to be facing north to TWY P2.

2.20.2   ENGINE RUN UP

Engine run-up at OEDF is permissible on Aprons 4 and 11 by clearance from ATC.

2.20.3   COMPASS SWING

Pilots requesting a compass swing must be directed to use Apron 4 or Apron 11.

2.20.4   STOP BARS

Illuminated red stop bars are installed at OEDF as follows:
  • RWY 16R/34L: at all RWY holding points including all RWY intersections.
  • RWY 16L/34R: at all RWY holding points including all RWY intersections except TWYs Hotel and Juliet 2 which are designed as rapid exit TWYs for ARR aircraft using RWY34R.

The red stop bars lights are controlled from the ATC Tower. An illuminated red stop bar means STOP. Aircraft and vehicles must not proceed until the red stop bars are switch-off and ATC permission is received.

2.20.5 WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
  1. Intersection between TWY Romeo - Juliet 3 and RWY 16L/34R is considered as a hotspot location. Red stop bar light and signs are available to show the holding point at this intersection.
  2. Caution Runway Incursion. Pilots and vehicles drivers must exercise extreme caution when approaching this intersection and must maintain watch on ATC frequency and adhere to ATC clearance.
  3. Pilots must exercise extreme caution to remain clear from any obstruction and other aircraft during taxing in/out from stands 19,20, and 21 as these stands are unsighted from ATC TWR

2.20.6 ENTERANCE TO TAXIWAY ROMEO AFTER LANDING ON RWY 34R

All arrival traffic intending to park on Apron1 and Apron2, when landing on RWY34R are to vacate the runway via taxiway Hotel and to hold
short of taxiway Romeo, if unable, vacate the runway via the end. It is not permitted to turn left on taxiway Romeo directly from the runway if
passing taxiway Hotel unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

2.20.7 HOLDING BEFORE INTERSECTION JULIET 3 AFTER VACATING RWY16L

All arrival traffic landing on RWY16L, after vacating the runway and joining taxiway Juliet intending to park on Aprons1,2 and 5 shall hold position well before intersection Juliet 3 facing north. ATC will issue further taxi instruction based on traffic situation.
OEDF AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Aircraft operated below ALT 10 000 FT, anywhere, must not exceed the following values of indicated airspeed (IAS), except that the minimum safe operating speed for a particular aircraft shall always be the determining factor when it is greater than the maximum speeds prescribed below unless otherwise authorized or required by an ATC unit.
Within an aerodrome traffic circuit:
Turbine engine aircraft - 200 KT (230 MPH / 370 KPH); unless otherwise authorized or required by an ATC unit
Elsewhere:
250 KT (288 MPH / 460 KPH).
OEDF AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2.22.1   GENERAL

RWY 34L is designated as the preferential and primary instrument RWY.
 
RWY 34L/R are to be used in calm conditions.
 
Dammam CTA, which is described in ENR 2.1 and depicted on OEDF Area Charts, is designated as Class A airspace from FL155 to FL245.
 
Dammam TMA, which is described in ENR 2.1 and depicted on OEDF Area Charts, is designated as Class C airspace from 700 FT to FL155 AGL within 40 NM, and 2500 FT AGL 60 to 40 NM excluding OEDR CTR, OEJB ATZ and OERT ATZ.
 
Dammam CTR that is described in AD 2.17 designated as Class C airspace.
 
All aircraft landing within or over flying within the Dammam CTA / TMA / CTR are to contact Dammam Upper on 126.300 MHZ operating between FL170 to FL240, or Dammam Lower on 126.100 MHZ FL160 and below.

2.22.2   PROCEDURES FOR IFR FLIGHT WITHIN DAMMAM TMA/CTA

The following designated reporting points are compulsory for aircraft taking off or landing within Dammam TMA/CTA boundaries:
 
NARMI (TMA) PUSRA (TMA) RYDAN (TMA) SILBA (TMA) ULIKA (CTA) ALPOT (CTA)
LADNA (TMA) LAKSI (TMA) TAYMA (TMA) SETBA (TMA) ASNIS (CTA) GESOR (CTA)
ROTEL (TMA) UMENA (TMA) MIBRA (TMA) ALVAP (TMA) KINIB (CTA) MEDGO (CTA)
ULADA (TMA) NADEN (TMA) OVETA (TMA) DAROR (CTA) KASOM (CTA) GETOT (CTA)
METLA (TMA) EMUSA (TMA) GISRA (TMA) GOLNO (CTA) ITUDA (CTA)  

2.22.2.1 Routing
 
Reserved
 
2.22.2.2 Holding Procedures
 
The main holdings are as follows:
  • LOSAX holding, minimum 5000 FT and maximum 9000 FT for RWY34L/34R ILS and VOR APCH.
  • LOSAX missed approach holding, minimum 4000 FT and maximum 5000 FT for RNP RWY34L/34R.
  • RESAN missed approach holding, 3000 FT for RWY 34L/34R ILS and VOR APCH.
  • RESAN missed approach holding, minimum 5000 FT and maximum 9000 FT for RNP RWY16L/16R.
  • RESAN holding, minimum 5000 FT and maximum 9000 FT for STAR RNAV RWY16L/16R.
  • RESAN holding, minimum 5000 FT and maximum 9000 FT for  VOR RWY16L/16R ILS.
  • LOSAX missed approach holding, 3000 FT for VOR RWY16R and ILS RWY16L/16R.
  • LOSAX holding, minimum 7000 FT and maximum 9000 FT for STAR RNAV RWY34L/34R.

2.22.2.3 Arrival procedures
  1. Standard Instrument Arrivals (STAR RNAV) are available for RWY 16L/34R and RWY 16R/34L, details of which can be found in the Standard Arrival Charts - Instrument.
  2. Standard Instrument Arrivals (STAR RNAV) are based on GNSS. RNAV 1 capable aircraft will be cleared for RNAV 1 STAR.
  3. For Standard Instrument Arrivals (STAR RNAV), surveillance is mandatory and to be used only in surveillance environment.
  4. LOSAX 1 J (STAR RNAV) for RWY34L/34R to be used for the aircraft carried out missed approach or holding over LOSAX.

2.22.2.4 Approach facilities
Reserved
2.22.2.5 Circuit directions

Oxford Saudi Flight Academy aircraft operate on visual traffic circuit east of RWY 16L/34R as follows:
  • Left hand circuit for RWY 16L.
  • Right hand circuit for RWY 34R.
  • Circuit area is contained within 2 NM of RWY 16L/34R.
  • Circuit height: 1000 FT AGL.

Other users requesting to operate on traffic circuit shall obtain approval form ATC in advance for suitable time, RWY, and type of traffic circuit
either visual circuit with TWR or radar circuit with APP.

2.22.2.6 Departure procedures
  1. Standard Instrument Departures (SID RNAV, SID) are available for RWY 16L, 34R, 16R and 34L, details of which can be found in the Standard Departure Charts - Instrument.
  2. Standard Instrument Departures (SID RNAV) are based on GNSS. RNAV 1 capable aircraft will be cleared for RNAV 1 SID
  3. For Standard Instrument Departure (SID RNAV), surveillance is mandatory and to be used only in surveillance environment.

2.22.3 ATC SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES WITHIN DAMMAM TMA/CTA
  • Airport surveillance radar is installed at OEDF and is available to all aircraft within 250 NM radius of the radar site.Emergency Code 7700, Communication Failure Code 7600 and Unlawful Interference Code 7500 are monitored.
  • Dammam APP is served by a Raytheon radar system that provides Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) coverage to 80 NM from KFA and (Monopulse) Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) coverage to 250 NM from KFA.
  • Dammam APP is served by backup radar that provides MSSR coverage to 250 NM.
  • All aircraft must operate the transponder on the previously assigned code unless otherwise instructed.

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 COMMUNICATIONS
  • Two-way VHF voice communication capability is mandatory for all flights intending to operate within Dammam CTA, TMA and CTR.

2.22.8 COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE
 
2.22.8.1 Two-way radio communication failure procedure
  • Squawk 7600 mode A/3
  • Follow COM failure procedure on ENR 1.6

OR
 
2.22.8.2 Radio Communication Failure Procedure
 
Standard Radar Departure RWY 34L
  • Squawk 7600 mode A/3
  • In VMC: Continue to fly in VMC and land at the nearest suitable aerodrome.
  • In IMC: Maintain HDG 325° until reaching 4000 FT, then turn left/right to intercept filed flight plan route and when established climb to last assigned altitude/level. If no altitude /level has been assigned, climb to flight planned altitude/level.

Standard Radar Departure RWY 34R
  • Squawk 7600 mode A/3
  • In VMC: Continue to fly in VMC and land at the nearest suitable aerodrome.
  • In IMC: Maintain HDG 355° until reaching 3000 FT, then turn left/right to intercept filed flight plan route and when established climb to lastassigned altitude/level. If no altitude /level has been assigned, climb to flight planned altitude/level.


2.22.9 LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES 
  • When RVR reading is less than 550 meters, or surface visibility is less than 800 meters when RVR is U/S, or when aircraft ground movement cannot be observed by ATC, aircraft ground movement shall be restricted to one arrival  one departure at a time.
  • Follow me service shall be provided when requested. 
  •  All departures shall be from the beginning of the RWY, no intermediate departure is permitted.

 
2.22.10 PROCEDURES FOR VFR FLIGHT WITHIN DAMMAM TMA/CTA
 
Reserved
 
2.22.11 VFR ROUTES WITHIN DAMMAM CTR
 
Reserved
 
2.22.12 PROCEDURES FOR VFR FLIGHT WITHIN DAMMAM CTR
 
Name/designator Location Geographic Coordinates Radial and distance Comments
East gate Prince Nayef sport city 263024N 0495847E R087 from KFA 10.8NM For TFC coming from east and north
South gate King Fahad military medical complex 261912N 0500112E R129 from KFA 16.8NM For TFC coming from south


Note: All VFR flights shall enter Dammam CTR via these VRPs and must contact the TWR 10NM prior the VRPs.
 
Note : These VRPs shall not be used as holding point.
OEDF AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Reserved
OEDF AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME
Charts
Pages
Aerodrome Chart - ICAO
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 1)
Apron 1 (Stand entry guidance system)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 2)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 5)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 8)
Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart - ICAO
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO (RWY 16L-34R)
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO (RWY 16R-34L)
Aerodrome Lighting Chart
Precision Approach Terrain Chart - ICAO (RWY16L-34R)
Precision Approach Terrain Chart - ICAO (RWY16R-34L)
Area Chart - ICAO (departure and transit routes)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 16R)
SID RNAV RWY 16R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 16R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 34L)
SID RNAV RWY 34L (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 34L (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 16L)
SID RNAV RWY 16L (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 16L (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 34R)
SID RNAV RWY 34R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 34R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RWY 16R)
SID RWY 16R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RWY 34L)
SID RWY 34L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RWY 16L)
SID RWY 16L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument - ICAO (SID RWY 34R)
SID RWY 34R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) (Radar Vector SID RWY 34L-34R)
Radar Vector SID RWY 34L-34R (Aeronautical data tabulation)
Area Chart - ICAO (arrival and transit routes)
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 16L-16R)
STAR RNAV RWY 16L-16R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 34L-34R)
STAR RNAV RWY 34L-34R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
STAR RNAV RWY 34L-34R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 16R)
RNP RWY 16R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 34L)
RNP RWY 34L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 16L)
RNP RWY 16L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 34R)
RNP RWY 34R (aeronautical data tabulation)
ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart - ICAO
ATC Surveillance MNM Altitude Chart - ICAO (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS or LOC RWY 16R)
ILS or LOC RWY 16R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS or LOC RWY 34L)
ILS or LOC RWY 34L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS or LOC RWY 16L)
ILS or LOC RWY 16L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS or LOC RWY 34R)
ILS or LOC RWY 34R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR RWY 16R)
VOR RWY 16R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR RWY 34L)
VOR RWY 34L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (VOR RWY 34R)
VOR RWY 34R (aeronautical data tabulation)