Closure Or Restricted Operation Of Aerodrome

In case any accident/incident situation :

On the occurrence of an aircraft accident or incident situation on the

apron or manoeuvering area or on received of any hazard to the movement of aircraft on these areas, AERODROME CONTROL TOWER shall immediately take the following actions :

a) advise SEAHORSE APPROACH CONTROL OFFICE and BATFISH CONTROL CENTER;

b) warn all aircraft intending to use the aerodrome of nature and position of the obstruction of hazard;

c) inform the Chief of ATS unit or Airport Manager; and

d) inform the person on duty of FFS station if any fire of which is hazardous to aircraft operation is observed or if here is likelihood of a fire which may endanger aircraft operation is felt.

If immediate action is necessary in the light of prevailing circumstance to close the aerodrome due to unsuitable surface conditions or fire, AERODROME CONTROL TOWER shall temporarily close the aerodrome and notify immediately to :

a) all aircraft affected and which are listening out on the TOWER frequency using the phraseology : ALL STATIONS, RUNWAY 34L IS BLOCKED BY ONE B737 [FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES] REQUEST YOUR INTENTION;

b) SEAHORSE APPROACH CONTROL OFFICE and BATFISH CONTROL CENTER; and

c) Chief ATC/ATS units.

The decision to close the aerodrome beyond such interim period lies with the Senior Officer after consultation with the Chief of ATS.

AIS shall be advised, if required, to initiate NOTAM action when the decision of the Senior Officer to close the aerodrome for the period of time has been taken.

The decision to reopen the aerodrome rests with the Senior Officer after consultation with the Chief of ATS.

The duty TOWER shall notify all concerned once the aerodrome is reopen to aircraft operation using the phraseology : ALL STATION, RUNWAY 34L RESUME NORMAL OPERATION.

AIS shall be asked to issue the NOTAM in this respect.

Operation in weather below minima :

If weather in the vicinity of aerodrome in accordance with weather report from Meteorological Office is such that need the closure of aerodrome due to below minima, AERODROME CONTROL TOWER controller after consultation with the Senior Officer, shall immediately take the following actions :

a) warn all aircraft operating on/in the vicinity of aerodrome to take intention using the phraseology : ALL STATIONS, DUE TO WEATHER BELOW MINIMA, [SEAHORSE] AERODROME CLOSED FOR TAKE-OFF AND LANDING UNTIL FURTHER ADVICE, REQUEST YOUR INTENTION;

b) inform SEAHORSE APPROACH CONTROL OFFICE and BATFISH CONTROL CENTER;

c) inform operator and other technical services; and

d) consult at any time with the duty of Meteorological Office on the improvement likely to occur.

Note 1.— The term aerodrome closed should be interpreted as the conditions at which take-off and landing only shall not be permitted. During aerodrome closed ATS units are still responsible for providing air traffic services for aircraft operating on and in the vicinity of aerodrome including overflying aircraft.

Note 2.— When there is an aircraft experiencing emergency during period of aerodrome closed, such aircraft shall be handled accordingly and shall be allowed to continue approach to land provided that AERODROME CONTROL TOWER shall not provide any clearance nor instruction but flight information only.

When the weather likely becomes better and the aerodrome may be able to be reopened, AERODROME CONTROL TOWER shall notify all concerned once the aerodrome is reopened to aircraft operation using the phraseology :