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KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
SAUDI AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
P. O. BOX 929, JEDDAH - 21421
     
  AIP
SUP
AIP SUP 15/24
08 SEP 2024
 
     
   

OEDF — DAMMAM / KING FAHAD INTL AIRPORT – WEST RWY (34L/16R) ILS/DME Replacement Project
 

1 Introduction:

The purpose of this AIP Supplement is to notify aircraft operators regarding the replacement of two ILS/DME systems at King Fahad Intl Airport (KFIA) serving RWY (34L/16R) and to provide information on the impact of this replacement on Instrument Flight Procedures used and the RWY (34L/16R) at OEDF

2 Navigation and Visual Aids impacted:

ILS RWY 34L
System Coordinates Frequency Ident
Localizer 262932.1N
0494648.9E
  		108.900 MHZ

 

IWMR
Glide Path 262722.7N
0494724.2E
  		329.300 MHZ
DME CH26X

 
ILS RWY 16R
System Coordinates Frequency Ident
Localizer 262700.7N
0494735.6E
  		108.100 MHZ

 

IWSR
Glide Path 262908.2N
0494651.6E
  		334.700 MHZ
DME CH18X

 

 

 

3 Timeframe for the replacement activities:

The period of the replacement activities of KFIA ILS/DME systems serving RWY (34L/16R) is up to (6) six months. These activities are divided as follows:
Project Phases Activity Duration Consequence Remark
Phase 1 Dismantling the current ILS systems +1 Month - During the Working in Progress in phases 1 and 2 and the working hours identified in the NOTAMs, RWY 34L/16R will be temporarily closed and unavailable for ARR and DEP. 
- No ILS/DME Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) available for 34L/16R.
- During the temporary closure of the RWY 34L/16R, cranes with a maximum height of 25 meters might be used, and the crane’s boom might be extended.
- RWY 34L/16R may be unavailable for ARR and DEP.
- Construction works close to runway strip 34L/16R. (Persons and vehicles must comply with all instructions, and clearance distances must be observed during RWY in use)
  		All phases would be announced by NOTAM.
Phase 2 Civil Work and system’s hardware installation +3 Months
Phase 3 New ILS systems set up and alignment +1.5Months
Phase 4 Test commissioning for the new ILS systems +0.5Month
Phase 5 Normal Operation CAT I NA - ILS/DME systems are back to normal operations.
- Suspended Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) are reactivated.
 

 

 

 

4 Areas affected during the work in progress:

Area (1) - Localizer 34L
Points Coordinates Remarks
1 26°29'29.91"N     49°46'52.62"E  
2 26°29'34.22"N     49°46'51.45"E  
3 26°29'32.74"N     49°46'46.84"E  
4 26°29'28.85"N     49°46'48.01"E  

 
Area (2) - Glide Path/DME 34L
Points Coordinates Remarks
1 26°27'22.88"N     49°47'21.73"E  
2 26°27'24.18"N     49°47'27.03"E  
3 26°27'20.45"N     49°47'28.26"E  
4 26°27'19.59"N     49°47'24.51"E  

 
Area (3) - Localizer 16R
Points Coordinates Remarks
1 26°27'0.44"N     49°47'38.72"E  
2 26°27'0.44"N     49°47'38.72"E  
3 26°27'3.87"N     49°47'32.81"E  
4 26°26'59.26"N     49°47'34.09"E  

 
Area (4) - Glide Path/DME 16R
Points Coordinates Remarks
1 26°29'7.24"N     49°46'49.98"E  
2 26°29'8.19"N     49°46'53.67"E  
3 26°29'11.93"N     49°46'52.53"E  
4 26°29'10.89"N     49°46'48.99"E  

The attached illustration shows the areas affected during work in progress close to RWY (34L/16R).

5 Impact of replacement of ILS/DME on air navigation from/to OEDF:

The following Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) are impacted by the replacement of the KFIA ILS/DME serving RWY (34L/16R) and will be suspended: 

•    REF AIP 2-OEDF-85 AND AD 2-OEDF-86 (ILS or LOC RWY 16R) suspended.
•    REF AIP 2-OEDF-87 AND AD 2-OEDF-88 (ILS or LOC RWY 34L) suspended.
 

6 Alternative instrument approach available from/to OEDF:

Except for the suspended IAPs specified in paragraph 5 above, all other procedures will be available during the RWY 34L/16R operation.

The aircraft operators must consult all valid NOTAMs prior to conducting any flight from/to OEDF.

7 Activation of the AIP supplement:

Trigger NOTAM will be issued in accordance with AIRAC procedure.

8 Replacement or cancellation of the AIP SUP:

Any significant change in the current information would be notified by a replacement AIP. 

This AIP Supplement will remain effective till further notice, and NOTAM will be issued to announce the cancellation of this AIP SUP.
 

9 Inquiries:

For any inquiries, please contact:
Aerodrome / SANS  CONTACT DETAILS
DAMMAM TWR  Name: Musleh Al Ashqan
Email: malashgan@sans.com.sa
 
Aerodrome Operator (DACO)  Name: Abdullah M. Alsaeed
Email: aalsaeed@daco.sa
 
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS)  Name: Emad Jadallah
Email: ejadallah@sans.com.sa
 

OEDF Aerodrome Chart (KFIA)