INTEGRATED AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

The AIP is Prepared in accordance with ICAO requirements described in annex

15 to the Chicago Convention. Any differences filed by the state from ICAO
standards and recommended practices are listed in subsection GEN 1.7

The content of the AIP is divided into three parts, GEN, ENR and AD. The
specific content of each part and sub-part is:

Part 1: General information ( “GEN” )

GEN 0 Preface; record of AIP amendments & supplements; checklist of

AIP pages; list of hand amendments to the AIP; table of contents.

GEN 1 National regulations and requirements: Designated autorities;

entry, transit and departure of aircraft, passengers, crew & cargo;
aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents; summary of
national regulations and international agreements / conventions;
differences from ICAO SARPS

GEN 2 Tables & codes: Measuring system; aircraft markings; holidays;

abbreviations used in AIS publications; chart symbols; location
indicators; list of radio navaids; conversion tables; sunrise / sunset
tables.

GEN 3 Services: AIS; aeronautical charts; ATS; communications

services; Met. Services; SAR

GEN 4 Charges: for aerodromes and air navigation services

Part 2: En Route (ENR)

ENR 0 Preface; record of AIP amendments & supplements; checklist of

AIP pages; list of hand amendments to the AIP; table of contents to
part 2.

ENR 1 General rules & procedures: General rules; VFR; IFR; ATS
airspace classification; holding, approach & departure procedures;
radar services and procedures; altimeter setting procedures;
regional supplementary procedures; air traffic flow management;
flight planning; addressing of flight plan messages; interception of
civil aircraft; unlawful interference; air traffic incidents.

ENR 2 Air traffic services airspace: .Detailed description of flight

information regions (FIR); upper flight information regions (UIR);
terminal control areas (TMA); other regulated airspace.

ENR 3 ATS routes: detailed description of lower ATS routes; upper ATS
routes; area navigation (RNAV) routes; helicopter routes; other
routes; en-route holding.

ENR 4 Radio navigation aids / systems: Radio navaids – en route;

special navigation systems; name-code designators for significant
points; aeronautical ground lights.

ENR 5 Navigation warnings: Prohibited, restricted and danger areas;

military exercise and training areas; other activities of a dangerous
nature; air navigation obstacles – en route; aerial sporting and
recreation activities; bird migration and areas with sensitive fauna.

ENR 6 En-route charts: En-route chart; ICAO & index charts.

Part 3: Aerodromes (AD)

AD 0 Preface; record of AIP amendments & supplements; checklist of

AIP pages; list of hand amendments to the AIP; table of contents to
part 3.

AD 1 Aerodrome / heliports introduction: availability; rescue & fire

fighting services; snow plan; index

AD 2 Aerodromes: Detailed information about aerodromes.

AD 3 Heliports
The AIP is updated four times a year in January, April, July and October. In the
interim period, the AIP SUP (AIP supplement) is published in accordance with
the AIRAC procedure (detailed in GEN 3.1.3.5). These supplements contain
information of operational significance or temporary changes of long duration (3
months or more), are printed on yellow paper and are clearly identified as AIP
SUP. A checklist of AIP SUP’s in force is published every month.

NOTAMS

The basic purpose of a NOTAM is to disseminate information in advance of an

event.. Details of NOTAM origination are contained in AIP GEN 3.1.3.6.

NOTAM are distributed in three series:

Series A NOTAM containing information of concern to long- or medium-

range flights, and given selected international distribution.

Series B NOTAM containing full information on all aerodromes / heliports,

facilities and procedures available for use in international civil
aviation and given international distribution to adjacent states only

Series C NOTAM containing information of concern to aircraft other than

those engaged in international civil aviation and given national
distribution only.

NOTAMS are distributed via the AFTN, electronically.

AIC

Aeronautical Information Circulars are notices containing information that does

not qualify for the issue of a NOTAM or inclusion in the AIP, but concerns flight
safety, air navigation, technical administrative or legislative matters. They are
numbered and colour coded as follows.

Series subject Paper colour

10 – 19 General White
20 – 29 Operation of Aircraft Orange
30 – 39 Personnel Licensing Ivory
40 – 49 Air Navigation Services Pink
50 – 59 Aerodromes Green
60 – 69 Airworthiness Blue

A full set of AIC’s is available from the publications office. A checklist of AIC’s in
force is published in January, April, July and October (AIC 10.2)