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AIP SUP 27/26
26 JUL 2026
 
     
   

                                                       URBAN VFR ROUTES (UVRs) IN MADINAH

1 .Introduction

This AIP Supplement publishes the establishment of Urban Visual Flight Rules (UVR) Routes in the vicinity of Madinah to enhance the safety and efficiency of VFR operations. The routes are located outside the Madinah Control Zone (CTR) and are intended to facilitate orderly entry to and exit from the CTR, integration with Madinah Terminal Control Area (TMA) operations, and connectivity with the wider Urban VFR Route network.

2 .UVRs and associated VFR reporting points

2.1 UVRs 
The following Urban VFR Routes are established:
UVR Designator Route
PMA01 MADNE – ESTIN
PMA02 MADNW – VRP05
PMA03 MADSE – GHARI
PMA04 MADSE – DAFINAH
PMA05 MADSE – BJDYA

2.2 Designated VFR reporting points along the VFR routes
Indicator Location / Description Bearing & Distance Coordinates
MADSE Masjed Atafia RDL 104 PMA 11 DME 242940N 0395359E
MADNE Radhaya Desalinated Water Facility RDL 066 PMA 12 DME 243710N 0395441E
MADNW Al-Baydha’a RDL 292 PMA 12 DME 243815N 0393023E
MADSW Periodic Inspection Station RDL 256 PMA 11 DME 243059N 0393011E
ESTIN Electricity Station RDL 062 PMA 109 DME 251850N 0413130E
VRP05 Castle RDL 145 AUA 23.4 DME 261019N 0382250E
GHARI — RDL 039 JDW 59.1 NM 222600N 0395100E
BJDYA Al Bijadyah Town RDL 243 DAW 23.0 NM 241748N 0434400E
DAFINAH DAFINAH VOR/DME DFN 231658N 0414310E

2.3 The operating procedures  
Supplementary to the procedures published in the AIP ENR 1.2, Visual Flight Rules, the following procedures are applicable on UVRs:  

ATC Clearance 
  1. VFR flights shall adhere to designated UVRs and associated VRPs. 
  2. UVRs are recommended routes and may be amended upon pilot request or ATC instruction. 
  3. ATC clearance is mandatory for operations within Madinah CTR and TMA 

Altitude Restrictions 
  1. Maximum altitude on UVRs within Madinah TMA is 500 FT AGL. 
  2. Requests for higher altitudes are subject to ATC approval 

Pilot Responsibilities 
Pilots shall: 
  1. Obtain ATC clearance prior to entering controlled airspace 
  2. Maintain a continuous listening watch on the assigned frequency 
  3. Navigate along published routes and report at required VRPs 
  4. Maintain separation by see-and-avoid principles 
  5. Ensure terrain and obstacle clearance 
  6. Consult the KSA AIP, AIP SUPs and NOTAMs for current information

3 .Charts

The following charts are published with this supplement: 

4 .Amendment / Cancellation

The UVRs replaces the current procedures published in the AIP under OEMA AD 2.22.12, Procedures for VFR Flight within OEMA CTR.

5 .Validity

This Supplement will remain current until the AIP is amended with the relevant information published here.
 

 

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