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  AIP
SUP
AIP SUP 24/24
22 DEC 2024
 
     
   

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW APRONS, CONNECTING TAXIWAYS, BUILDING AND SUN SHELTERS IN AL HASA
AIRPORT (OEAH)

1 .INTRODUCTION

1.1. This AIP Supplement aims to update operators of the ongoing construction works in AL AHSA airport including the work in the southern apron, expanding constructions of the northwest apron (to the right of the RWY 16 threshold), and expanding constructions of the southwest apron (to the right of the RWY 34 threshold).
1.2. The working areas for the construction are provided in attachment.
1.3. Information within this AIP Supplement replace all information published in previous AIP SUPs including AIP SUP 23/24 dated (19 DEC 2024).

2 .PURPOSE

2.1. Inform pilots and operators about the duration and timeline of working phases in AL AHSA Airport.
2.2. Disseminate the temporary operating procedures.
2.3. Detail the affected areas in the airport.
2.4. Detail the safety control measures.
2.5. Detail the temporary obstacles including the temporary fences in the airport.

3 .PHASES OF WORK

3.1. PHASE1: CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN THE SOUTHERN APRON NEAR THE SOUTHEAST OF TAXIWAY (A), BUILDING CONSTRUCTION EAST OF THE SOUTHERN APRON, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS AND/OR INSTALLATION OF SUN SHELTERS IN THE SOUTHERN APRON, EXPANDING CONSTRUCTIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST APRON (TO THE RIGHT OF THE RWY 34 THRESHOLD), EXPANDING CONSTRUCTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST APRON (TO THE LEFT OF THE RWY 16 THRESHOLD).
(WORK IN PROGRESS - THE TEMPORARY FENCES ARE STILL IN PLACE)
3.1.1. Closure of the southern apron, closure of the northwest apron (to the right of the RWY 16 threshold), closure of the southwest apron (to the right of the RWY 34 threshold), closure of the northwest apron (to the left of the RWY 34 threshold).
3.1.2. Paint (X) mark on the pavement as per the standard sizes on the southern apron entrances.
3.1.3. Install a temporary fence (height: 2.5 m).
3.1.4. Install lighted (X) sign on southern apron entrances.
3.2. PHASE2: CONNECTING TAXIWAYS LINKING THE SOUTHERN APRON TO TAXIWAY A
(COMPLETED - TWY (A) IS FULLY OPERATIONAL)
3.3. PHASE3: EXPANDING CONSTRUCTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST APRON (TO THE RIGHT OF THE RWY 16 THRESHOLD).
(WORK IN PROGRESS - THE TEMPORARY FENCES ARE STILL IN PLACE)
3.3.1. Closure of the northwest apron with marking (X) as per the standard sizes.
3.3.2. Install a temporary fence (height: 2.5 m).
3.3.3. Install flashing lights on the temporary fence.
3.4. PHASE4: CONNECTING THE SOUTH END OF THE RWY WITH THE SOUTHWEST APRON.
(COMPLETED NOT OPERATIONAL)
3.5. PHASE5: CONNECTING THE NORTH END OF THE RWY WITH THE NORTHWEST APRON.
(COMPLETED NOT OPERATIONAL)

4 .TIMELINE, OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND SAFETY MEASURES

Phases Status Duration Start –
End Dates 		Construction
activities 		Operational
Procedures 		Safety measures
Phase 1 Work in
Progress 		24H 26-Dec-2020
Until further notice 		- Closure of southern
apron & the
southwest apron
(to the right of the
RWY 34 threshold). 		- All Aircraft
must park in
northern apron.
- pilots must
pay attention
when taxing near
the work areas.
- Pilots must carefully
check AIP
amendments, AIP
SUP amendments,
and NOTAMS
for any update 		- Barrier located at
the boundary of the
construction areas
to avoid any uncontrolled
access.
- Flashing lights
on the barrier
that isolating
the work area.
- Temporary closure
signage with
fixed lights in
both entrances of
southern apron
to avoid unintended
entering.
- Temporary closure
signage to
avoid access to
southwest apron
(to the left of the
RWY 34 threshold).
- Closed working
areas marked with
lighted (X) sign
Phase 2 COMPLETED - TWY A is fully operational
Phase 3 Work in
Progress 		24H 15-Feb-2022
Until further notice 		- Closure of northwest
apron (to the
right of the RWY
16 threshold). 		- All Aircraft
must park in
northern apron.
- pilots must
pay attention
when taxing near
the work areas.
- Pilots must be
carefully check
NOTAMS and
daily BULLETIN
for any update 		- Barrier located at
the boundary of the
construction areas
to avoid any uncontrolled
access.
- Flashing lights
on the barrier
that isolating
the work area.
- Temporary closure
signage to
avoid access to
northwest apron.
- Closed working
areas marked with
lighted (X) sign.
Phase 4 COMPLETED NOT OPERATIONAL
Phase 5 COMPLETED NOT OPERATIONAL

5 .PRECAUTIONS

5.1. During all phases, pilots must use the northern apron (next to the terminal).
5.2. During all phases, pilots must pay attention when taxing near the work areas.
5.3. Before each flight to AL AHSA airport, pilots must carefully check AIP AMDT, AIP SUP and daily BULLETIN for any update.

6 .INQUIRIES

For any inquiries on the airside development project at OEAH, please contact:
Name: MOHAMMAD ALANZI
Function: AL AHSA Airport Director
Email: MSALANAZI@daco.sa
Tel: 0505551455
AIP SUP 23/24 hereby replaced.

OEAH Aerodrome Chart - ICAO