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AIP SUP 28/26
26 JUL 2026
 
     
   

                                                        URBAN VFR ROUTES (UVRs) IN GASSIM

1 .Introduction

1.1 This AIP Supplement promulgates the establishment of a designated Urban VFR (UVR) route within Gassim TMA, connecting VFR reporting points (VRPs) for entry to and exit from Gassim CTR. 

1.2 The Gassim UVR is introduced to support the VFR traffic, enhance operational safety, improve traffic flow, and integrate Gassim into the national Urban VFR Route network linking major regions within the Kingdom.  

2 .UVRs and associated VFR reporting points

2.1 UVRs 

The following Urban VFR Routes are established:
UVR Identifier Route Path
GAS01 QRAIN – BKRIA

 2.2 Designated VFR reporting points along the VFR routes and service the CTR
Indicator Name / Description Bearing & Distance Coordinates
QRAIN Al Qurayn Village RDL 311° from DAW 25 DME 244444N 0434715E
WEST GATE Al Shehya Mosque RDL 250° from GAS 9.5 DME 261508.4N 0433639.1E
EAST GATE Buraydah Flagpole RDL 045° from GAS 7.9 DME 262315.3N 0435318.3E
BKRIA Al Bukayriyah RDL 206° from GAS 9.7 DME 260922N 0434127E

 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 Gassim CTR and TMA. 

Altitude Restrictions 
  1. Maximum altitude on UVRs within Gassim 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 chart is published with this supplement:

4 .Amendment / Cancellation

The UVRs replaces the current procedures published in the AIP under OEMA AD 2.22.1, Procedures for VFR flight within OEGS CTR.

5 .Validity

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

 

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