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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 31/26
18 AUG 2026
 
     
   

                    OEAO - ALULA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DVOR/DME (AUA) Replacement Project

1 .Introduction for the DVOR/DME Replacement Project in OEAO:

The purpose of this AIP Supplement is to notify aircraft operators regarding the replacement of the (AUA) DVOR/DME system serving OEAO and to provide information on the impact of this replacement on air traffic from/to OEAO.

2 .Navigation and Visual Aids impacted:

The following navigation aid facilities published under KSA AIP OEAO AD2.19 will be impacted:
DVOR/DME
System Coordinates Frequency Ident
DVOR 26°28'18.2''N 
038°08'26.6''  		114.900 MHZ AUA
DME (CH96X)

3 .Timeframe for the replacement activities:

The period of the replacement activities of the DVOR/DME system serving OEAO is up to (7) months; consequently, the ILS (LOC/GP) and its associated DMEs will remains on service to support the available landing operations and procedures. These activities are divided as follows:
Phases Activity Duration Consequence Safety Measures
Phase 1 Decommissioning DVOR/DME (AUA) service 150 Days
  • Suspension of the Conventional Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs).
  • Shutdown and dismantling the current DVOR/DME system.
  • Civil Work and new system’s hardware installation.
  • Cranes with a maximum height of 25 meters might be used.
  • When it requires a (temporary closure) of the RWY, the aerodrome operator would issue a NOTAM, the aircraft operators may coordinate with the aerodrome operator prior the flight.
  • announced/triggered by NOTAM.
  • Alternative Means of navigation available from/to OEAO in item (5&6) of this Doc.
  • Planned RWY closure should be announced by NOTAM (12hr-24hr) before the closure, to allow flight planning.
  • IFR/VFR PIC shall exercise caution during the approach due to the Work in progress.
Phase 2 Test commissioning of new (AUA) DVOR/DME 30 Days
  • DVOR/DME (AUA) Service is still unserviceable.
  • During this phase the new DVOR/DME system is providing signals for Ground/Flight inspection purposes.
  • Phase would be announced/triggered by NOTAM.
  • Alternative Means of Navigation available from/to OEAO in item (5&6) of this Doc.
  • PIC shall exercise caution and not to depend on the DVOR/DME. 
Phase 3 Restoration of DVOR/DME (AUA) service 30 Days
  • DVOR/DME (AUA) Services are back to normal operation.
  • Reactivation of the correlated Conventional Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs).
  • Phase would be announced/triggered by NOTAM.
  • DVOR/DME (AUA) and ILS/DME system services are subject to close monitoring for 90 days. 

4 .Areas affected during the work in progress:

The areas affected during WIP close to RWY 30/12 are illustrated in the AD chart. A copy is provided in the attachment.
Area (1) – DVOR Location
Points Coordinates Remarks
1 26°28'21.07"N 38° 8'26.57"E  
2 26°28'18.91"N 38° 8'30.82"E  
3 26°28'14.48"N 38° 8'28.35"E  
4 26°28'16.51"N 38° 8'22.46"E  

5 .Impact of replacement of DVOR/DME on air navigation from/to OEAO:

All instrument flight procedures dependent on the AUA DVOR/DME will be affected and suspended for the duration of the replacement works.

5.1 The following ATS routes, or portions thereof, impacted: 
  • V15 (between MEDKA, AUA and NADIK)
  • V10 (between SENBU and AUA).

5.2 The following instrument approach procedures based on AUA DVOR/DME will be suspended during the transition period: 
  • ILS Z or LOC RWY 30
  • VOR RWY 12 & 30

6 .Alternative Means of Navigation available from/to OEAO:

6.1 Available ATS Routes: 
  • Q10 and Q15:

6.2 Available IAPs at OEAO: 
  • RNP ARCH RWY 30/12
  • ILS Y RWY 30
    (Check KSA AIP OEAO AD 2.24)

6.3 Visual Departures are authorized in VMC by daylight only. Pilots remain responsible for terrain and obstacle clearance.
No radar vector available. 
6.4 During daylight hours and in VMC, non-RNP-capable aircraft may conduct a visual approach to RWY 30 or RWY 12 at the pilot’s discretion. 

7 .Flight Planning:

As a consequence of the non-operation of AUA DVOR/DME system all ARR/DEP flights SHALL file their (FPLs) in accordance with the current regulation.

8 .Activation of the AIP supplement phases:

A NOTAM will be issued to announce the phases of the AIP Supplement.

9 .Replacement or cancellation of the AIP SUP:

Any significant change in the current information would be noticed by a replacement AIP SUP. This AIP Supplement will remain effective, and a NOTAM will be issued to announce the cancellation of this AIP SUP.

10 .Inquiries:

For any inquiries, please contact:
Aerodrome / SANS CONTACT DETAILS
ALULA (OEAO) TWR Name: SANS 
Email: JEDTWR@sans.com.sa  
Aerodrome Operator (OEAO) Name: Rami Alhazmi 
Email: rhazmi@cluster2airports.sa 
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) Name: Emad A. Jadallah 
Email: ejadallah@sans.com.sa
 

 

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