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RPUX AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

RPUX - PLARIDEL COMMUNITY AIRPORT

RPUX AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1 ARP coordinates and site at AD 145330N
1205111E.
2 Direction and distance from (city) 1KM NW.
3 Elevation/Reference temperature 6M AMSL.
4 Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN Nil.
5 MAG VAR/Annual Change 1.7°W (2014) / 2.3’ increasing.
6 AD Operator, address, telephone, telefax, telex, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
AFS Plaridel Airport, Plaridel
3004 Bulacan Province
Phone: (044) 795-0637 / (02) 879-9122 to 9125.
7 Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) VFR.
8 Remarks Nil.

RPUX AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS

1 AD Operator MON - FRI: 0000 - 0900.
2 Customs and immigration Nil.
3 Health and sanitation Nil.
4 AIS Briefing Office Nil.
5 ATS Reporting Office (ARO) 2300 - 0900.
6 MET Briefing Office Nil.
7 ATS Nil.
8 Fuelling Nil.
9 Handling Nil.
10 Security H24.
11 De-icing Nill.
12 Remarks Airport Operations: 2300 - 0900.

RPUX AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES

1 Hotels Nil.
2 Restaurants Limited at the town proper.
3 Transportation Vehicle for hire.
4 Medical facilities Within the town proper.
5 Bank and Post Office Within the town proper.
6 Tourist Office Provincial and municipal hall.
7 Remarks Nil.

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RPUX AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1 AD category for fire fighting CAT IV.
2 Rescue equipment One (1) Fire truck [SIDES (2400 liters)].
3 Capability for removal of disabled aircraft Nil.
4 Remarks Nil.

RPUX AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

1 Apron surface and strength Surface: CONC.
Strength: Nil.
2 Taxiway width, surface and strength Width: 9M.
Surface: ASPH.
Strength: Nil.
3 Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation Nil.
4 VOR checkpoints Nil.
5 INS checkpoints Nil.
6 Remarks Nil.

RPUX AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MARKINGS
1 Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines RWY designation signage, TWY CL.
and visual docking/parking guidance system of
aircraft stands
2 RWY and TWY markings and LGT RWY: RWY CL.
TWY: TWY holding area and CL,
3 Stop bars and RWY guard light End markers, distance-to-go marker.
4 Other RWY protection measures Nil.
5 Remarks Nil.

RPUX AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES

In approach/TKOF areas In circling area and at AD Remarks

1 2 3

RWY/Area Obstacle type Coordinates Obstacle type Coordinates

affected Elevation Elevation
Markings/LGT Markings/LGT

a b c a b

17/35 Trees and Nil Water tank Nil Exercise caution

houses Meralco post during landing and
Balching plant. takeoff.

RPUX AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1 Associated MET Office Thru Manila FSS.
2 Hours of service Thru Manila FSS.
MET Office outside hours -
3 Office responsible for TAF preparation Thru Manila FSS.
Periods of validity -
4 Trend forecast -
Interval of issuance -
5 Briefing/consultation provided Nil.

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6 Flight documentation -
Language(s) used English.
7 Charts and other information available for Aerodrome of vicinity.
briefing or consultation
8 Supplementary equipment available for Nil.
providing information
9 ATS units provided with information Thru Manila FSS.
10 Additional information (limitation of service,
Nil.
etc.)

RPUX AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Designations TRUE BRG Dimensions Strength (PCN) THR coordinates THR elevation and Slope of
RWY NR of RWY and surface of RWY end highest elevation RWY-SWY
RWY and SWY coordinates THR of TDZ of precision
geoid undulation APP RWY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17 174.00º 900M X 30M PCN 8 F/C/Y/U Nil Nil
ASPH 0.055% uphill
35 354.00º 900M X 30M PCN 8 F/C/Y/U Nil Nil to the South.
ASPH
SWY CWY Strip RESA Location/ OFZ Remarks
dimensions dimensions dimensions dimensions description of
arresting system
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
30M X 30M 30M Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
10M X 30M 10M Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

RPUX AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY TORA TODA ASDA LDA Remarks
Designator
1 2 3 4 5 6
17 900M 930M 930M 900M Nil
35 900M 910M 910M 900M Nil

RPUX AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1 ABN/IBN location, characteristics and Nil.
hours of operation
2 LDI location and LGT Nil.
Anemometer location and LGT
3 TWY edge and centre line lighting Nil.
4 Secondary power supply/switch-over Secondary power supply to all lighting at AD.
time
5 Remarks Nil.

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RPUX AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE

1 Designation and lateral limits PLARIDEL AERODROME TRAFFIC ZONE (ATZ):
A circle radius 5NM centered on 145330N 1205111E (ARP).
2 Vertical limits ATZ: SFC up to but excluding 2000FT.
3 Airspace classification B.
4 ATS unit call sign Plaridel Control Tower.
Language(s) English.
5 Transition altitude Nil.
6 Hours of applicability Nil.
7 Remarks VFR, aerodrome traffic are controlled.

RPUX AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service Designation Call Sign Frequency Hours of operation Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
TWR Plaridel Control Tower 122.4MHZ PRI FREQ.
5447.5KHZ P/P PRI FREQ
2300 - 0900
(Manila Network).
3834KHZ P/P SRY FREQ.

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RPUX AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS

1. Airport Regulations

1.1 Aerodrome is designated as flight training aerodrome. Flight training manuevers must be
coordinated with tower.

2. Taxiing - limitations

2.1 Taxi from ramp area to holding position due tall trees and hangars obstructing the view of control
tower on taxiway and take-off area of RWY35.

3. Special Procedures for the Conduct of Training Flights

3.1 This procedure is to provide guidelines for both Air Traffic Control and Pilot Schools to enhance
safety of flight operations at Plaridel Community Airport.

3.2 Procedures

3.2.1 Plaridel Community Airport Control Tower

a. There shall only be a maximum of 4 aircraft in the traffic circuit.

b. Solo flight must be given priority in the traffic circuit.

c. Solo flight must accordingly be stipulated in the flight plan.

3.2.2 Pilot Schools

1. The instructor will only release the student for first solo flight after performing
satisfactorily the following:

a. Go-around procedure;

b. Correct bouncy-landing;

c. Correct undershot and/or overshot approaches; and

d. Proficient in understanding and assimilating ATC clearances and instructions.

2. Before releasing the student for first solo flight, the instructor must inform Plaridel Tower of
his intention and proceed to the Tower for flight supervision purposes.

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RPUX AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

Except as otherwise provided or as instructed by ATC, the following procedures shall apply to both
fixed and rotary aircraft.

1. Procedure for VFR Flights

1.1 General

1.1.1 All aircraft operating within Plaridel Training Area 6 (RP/T-6) shall monitor and maintain a
continuous listening watch on 122.4MHZ.

1.1.2 All aircraft in flight or on maneuvering areas of the Plaridel Aerodrome Traffic Zone shall be subject
to Air Traffic Control.

1.1.3 All aircraft operating outside Plaridel Aerodrome Traffic Zone but within 10NM limit of Training Area
6 shall:

a. be provided with traffic information as far as practicable under the provisions for Class D of
ATS airspace classification;

b. advise their position and intention on 122.4MHZ;

c. at all times maintain VFR and be responsible to maintain adequate separation from each
other.

1.1.4 All departing VFR flights shall maintain a continuous listening watch on Plaridel Control Tower
frequency 122.4MHZ up to 10NM.

1.1.5 All departing flights shall climb to 300FT altitude before executing any turns.

1.1.6 All arriving flights shall contact Plaridel Control Tower on frequency 122.4MHZ, at least 15NM
before entering Plaridel Training Area 6 (RP/T-6).

1.1.7 All aircraft overflying the Plaridel Aerodrome Traffic Zone shall fly at least 2500FT altitude to fly 5NM
abeam East or West of Plaridel Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ).

1.1.8 The words “suggest” and “advise” shall be used when a course of action is proposed to an aircraft
to elevate level of safety outside the Plaridel ATZ.

2. VFR Departure Flights

2.1 Northbound Aircraft

a. Runway 35 Take-off: After take-off, straight-out departure, climb to and maintain 700FT up to
5NM, report over East of San Simon Tollgate at 1000FT or below before proceeding to
destination climbing to proposed VFR level.

b. Runway 17 Take-off: Make a right downwind departure and maintain downwind heading
climbing 700FT up to 5NM traversing East of NLEX, then report over Lourdes at 1000FT or
below before proceeding to destination.

2.2 Northwest-bound Aircraft

a. Runway 35 Take-off: Straight-out departure to at least 2NM before heading Northwest

towards Apalit. Report over Apalit at 1000FT or below before proceeding to destination.

b. Runway 17 Take-off: Make a right downwind departure East of San Simon direct to Apalit.
Report over Apalit at 1000FT or below before proceeding to destination.

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2.3 Northeast-bound Aircraft

a. Runway 35 Takeoff: Straight-out departure to at least 2NM before heading NE towards San
Rafael. Report over San Rafael at 1000FT or below before proceeding to destination.

b. Runway 17 Takeoff: Make a left climbing turn direct to San Rafael. Report over San Rafael
at 1000FT or below proceeding to destination.

2.4 Southbound Aircraft

a. Runway 35 Takeoff: Make a left downwind heading at least 2NM, or when traffic permitting,
make a right climbing turn direct Bulacan, Bulacan or Bocaue NLEX Toll plaza. Report over
Bulacan or Bocaue NLEX toll plaza at 1000FT or below before proceeding to destination.

b. Runway 17 Takeoff: Straight-out departure to at least 2NM before heading Bulacan, Bulacan
or Bocaue NLEX Toll plaza. Report over Bulacan or Bocaue NLEX Toll plaza at 1000FT or
below before proceeding to destination.

2.5 Westbound Aircraft

a. Runway 35 Takeoff: Make a left crosswind departure, maintain crosswind heading at least
2NM before heading towards Hagonoy. Report over Hagonoy at 1000FT or below before
proceeding to destination.

b. Runway 17 Takeoff: Make a straight out departure to at least 2NM before heading towards
Hagonoy via Malolos flyover. Report over Hagonoy at 1000FT or below before proceeding to
destination.

3. VFR Arrival Flights

3.1 From the North

a. Runway 35 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
Candaba Swamp and report over West of San Simon Tollgate at 1500FT or above. Proceed
west of Viaduct maintaining at least 1 000 feet altitude then join left downwind.

b. Runway 17 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
Candaba Swamp and report over West of San Simon Tollgate at 1500FT or above. Maintain
southbound heading and report at least 5NM for possible straight-in approach, if disapproved,
fly and proceed overhead the airport maintaining at least 1000FT then join upwind.

3.2 From the Northwest

a. Runway 35 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
San Fernando and report over Apalit at 1500FT or above. Proceed west of Viaduct
maintaining at least 1000FT to join left downwind.

b. Runway 17 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
San Fernando and report over Apalit at 1500FT or above. Proceed over Viaduct for possible
right base entry, if disapproved, proceed overhead the airport maintaining at least 1000FT
to join upwind.

3.3 From the Northeast

a. Runway 35 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound and report
over San Rafael at 1500FT or above. Proceed west of Viaduct maintaining at least 1000FT
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b. Runway 17 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound and report
over San Rafael at 1500FT or above then proceed and report over Baliuag for possible
straight-in approach, if disapproved, proceed overhead the airport maintaining at least
1000FT then join upwind.

3.4 From the West

a. Runway 35 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
Hagonoy maintaining 1500FT or above then proceed and report over Malolos flyover for
possible left base entry, if disapproved. Proceed overhead the airport maintaining 1000FT to
join upwind.

b. Runway 17 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
Hagonoy at 1500FT or above then proceed and report over Malolos flyover for a right
downwind entry.

3.5 From the South

a. Runway 35 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
Meycauayan Shoreline at 1500FT or above. Proceed over Tabang Toll Plaza for possible
straight-in approach, if disapproved, proceed over the airport maintaining 1000FT then join
upwind leg.

b. Runway 17 Landing: Contact Plaridel Tower on 122.4MHZ at least 15NM inbound or over
Meycauayan Shoreline at 1500FT or above then proceed over Malolos flyover maintaining
1000FT to join right downwind leg.

4. Communication Failure (NORDO) Procedures

Either Runway 17 or Runway 35 in-use:

All aircraft experiencing NORDO condition within Plaridel ATZ, either inbound or forming part of the
traffic pattern, in the absence of instructions from the Control Tower, shall apply the following
procedures:

a. Observe the air traffic flow and sequence itself from other known and observed traffic prior to
entering the traffic circuit or pattern of the runway-in-use, or if already forming part of the
pattern, shall continue its approach and watch out for the light signals from the control tower.
If no signal is received, NORDO aircraft shall continue its approach and fly at an appropriate
altitude and rock its wing to call the attention of the Tower and to notify NORDO condition.

b. If no signal is observed and the intended runway-in-use is CLEAR OF TRAFFIC, NORDO

aircraft shall continue its approach and LAND, and after clearing the active runway, continue
to observe for light gun signals from the Tower immediately of its condition at the soonest time
after landing.

5. Helicopter Operations

5.1 General

5.1.1 Except when clearance is obtained from air traffic control unit, VFR helicopter flights shall not take-
off and land at Plaridel Airport or within its Aerodrome Traffic Zone,

a. When the ceiling is less than 1000FT; or

b. When the ground visibility is less than 1.5KM (1 Mile).

5.1.2 Departing helicopter shall air-taxi from the designated helipad to the middle of the runway for
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5.1.3 Arriving helicopter shall land on the runway and air-taxi to the designated helipad.

5.2 Helicopter Routes

Helicopter routes are designated as H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7 and H8.

5.2.1 H1:

a. Northwest bound H1 is from SHELL STATION of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) at 500 FT
flying on the north side of Tabang Spur Road connecting to McArthur Highway direct to SAN
SIMON TOLL GATE. Fly on the East side of NLEX.

b. Southeast bound H1 is from SAN SIMON TOLL GATE at 500 FT flying on the West side of
McArthur Highway connecting to Tabang Spur Road direct to SHELL STATION West of
NLEX.

5.2.2 H2:

a. Northbound H2 is from SHELL STATION East side of NLEX and follow the Plaridel Bypass
Road direct to SAN RAFAEL at 500 FT.

5.2.3 H3:

a. Southbound H3 is from the West side of Maharlika Highway at 500 FT direct to BALIUAG. Fly
East of Maharlika Highway direct to TABANG TOLL GATE.

5.2.4 H4:

a. Westbound H4 is from STA RITA TOLL GATE flying at 300 FT on the left side of Sumapa-
Ligas Road direct to MALOLOS FLYOVER.

5.2.5 H5:

a. Northbound H5 is from TABANG INTERCHANGE direct to WALTER MART at 500 FT.

5.2.6 H6:

a. H6 is from APALIT direct to BALIUAG PURINA at 300 FT.

5.2.7 H7:

a. H7 is from BALIUAG PURINA direct to ROBINSON at 500 FT.

5.2.8 H8:

a. H8 is from SHELL STATION East side of NLEX direct to WALTER MART at 500 FT.

5.3 VFR Inbound Routes

5.3.1 From the northwest: Contact Plaridel Tower when over APALIT at 500 FT. Fly H6 and H7. Report
over ROBINSON, join the appropriate helicopter pattern or as instructed by the Plaridel Tower.

5.3.2 From the North: Contact Plaridel Tower before entering the ATZ at 500 FT. Fly direct to BALIUAG
PURINA. Fly H7. Report over ROBINSON, join the appropriate helicopter pattern or as instructed
by the Plaridel Tower.

5.3.3 From the southwest: Contact Plaridel Tower before entering the ATZ at 500 FT. Fly direct to
TABANG INTERCHANGE. Fly H5. Report over WALTER MART, join the appropriate helicopter
pattern or as instructed by the Plaridel Tower.

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5.3.4 From the South: Contact Plaridel Tower when over SHELL STATION of NLEX at 500 FT. Fly H8.
Report over WALTER MART, join the appropriate helicopter pattern or as instructed by the Plaridel
Tower.

5.4 VFR Outbound Routes

5.4.1 Northwest Bound

a. RWY 35 departure: Make a left turn towards SAN SIMON TOLL GATE at 500 FT. Proceed
to the destination flying on the East side of NLEX.

b. RWY 17 departure: Make straight out departure and connect to H4 and H1. Proceed to the
destination flying on the East side of NLEX.

5.4.2 Northbound

a. RWY 35 departure: Make a right turn towards H2. Proceed to the destination flying on the
East side of Maharlika Highway.

b. RWY 17 departure: Make a left turn towards H2. Proceed to the destination flying on the East
side of Maharlika Highway.

5.4.3 Southwest Bound

a. RWY 35 departure: Make a left downwind departure towards MALOLOS FLYOVER then
proceed to the destination.

b. RWY 17 departure: Make a right turn towards MALOLOS FLYOVER then proceed to the
destination.

5.4.4 Southbound

a. RWY 35 departure: Make a right turn towards H3. Proceed to the destination flying on the
West side of NLEX.

b. RWY 17 departure: Make a straight out departure towards H1. Proceed to the destination
flying on the West side of NLEX.

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6. List of Visual Landmarks and Reporting Points

6.1 The following visual reference and reporting points as mentioned in the procedure are identified
using local available maps, Google Maps, Open Street Map and Google Earth Satellite images.

VISUAL COORDINATES DISTANCE FROM RELATIVE DESCRIPTION

REPORTING ARP (NM) POSITION FROM
POINT ARP

APALIT 145707N 6.5 NW Apalit Public Market

1204535E
BALIUAG 145744N 4.9 NE Puregold Baliuag
1205350E
BALIUAG PURINA 145545N 2.5 NE Cargill (Formerly
1205224E known as Purina)
Baliuag
BOCAUE NLEX 144809N 7.4 SE Bocaue NLEX Toll
TOLL GATE 1205633E Gate
MALOLOS FLYOVER 145109N 3.2 SW Malolos Flyover
1204858E
ROBINSON 145406N 1.0 NW Robinsons Pulilan
1205157E
SAN RAFAEL 145750N 6.2 NE Angat Bridge Plaridel
1205547E Bypass Road
SAN SIMON 145929N 8.5 NW San Simon Toll Gate
TOLL GATE 1204456E
SHELL STATION 144950N 4.9 SE Shell Station along
1205433E NLEX, Balagtas,
Bulacan
STA RITA 145142N 1.8 S Sta Rita Toll Gate,
TOLL GATE 1205129E NLEX
TABANG 145018N 3.2 S Tabang Interchange
INTERCHANGE 1205145E NLEX-SCTEX
TABANG TOLL GATE 145015N 3.4 SE Tabang Toll Gate
1205205E NLEX-SCTEX
WALTER MART 145250N 1.0 SE Walter Mart along
1205159E Maharlika Highway

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RPUX AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME

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