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BANGLADESH 23 JUN 2016
1 General
1.1 The Air Traffic Rules and Procedures applicable to Air Traffic in Bangladesh Territory conform with Annexes
2 and 11 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and with the portions applicable to aircraft, of the
Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services, and the Regional
Supplementary procedures applicable to the MID/ASIA Region, except in the cases indicated below. All
differences have been registered with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Note:- Special flight operations which cannot be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Annex 2 and
11 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation or the Regional Supplementary Procedures MID/ASIA
Region, such as air races, air displays, aerobatic flights, or certain aerial work operations require, prior to the
commencement of the operation, a certificate of waiver which may be obtained from the Chairman, Civil
Aviation Authority.
2.1 The procedures to be followed by aircraft required to maintain two-way radio communications experiencing
radio equipment failure conform to those specified in ICAO Annex-2 Rules of the Air.
2.2 The Procedures to be followed by aircraft experiencing radio communication equipment failure whilst under
radar control are specified in ENR 1.6-4
3.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Air Traffic Advisory Service is provided to aircraft conducting IFR flights within the advisory
areas or advisory routes outside controlled airspace.
3.1.3 Advisory service and advisory routes are specified in ENR 3. Along the routes Air Traffic Advisory
Service is provided above level 150. Aircraft operating below this level on such routes to be provided flight
information services only.
3.2.1 IFR flights when operating along advisory routes, are expected to comply with the same procedures as those
which apply to controlled flights except that :
(a) the flight plan and changes thereto are not subjected to a clearance since the ATS furnishing Air Traffic
Advisory Service, will only provide ADVICE on the presence of essential traffic or SUGGESTIONS as
to a possible course of action.
(b) it is the responsibilities of Pilot-in-Command of the aircraft to decide whether he will comply with the
advice or suggestion received and to inform the ATS unit providing Air Traffic Advisory Services
without delay of his decision.
(c) Air-ground communication shall be made with the Air Traffic Services Unit designated to provide Air
Traffic Advisory Service within the advisory airspace or portion thereof.
(a) Cross an advisory route as nearly as possible at an angle of 90 degrees to the direction of the route and at
a level appropriate to its track, selected from the table of cruising levels (semi-circular system) for IFR
flights.
(b) Appropriate ATS Unit shall be informed before and after crossing in ADR.
Flight Information Service is provided by the Dhaka “Area Control Centre” within Dhaka FIR
excluding the portion of the route L507 between AVPOP and ESDOT where the provision of Air Traffic
Services from FL280 to FL460 is delegated to Kolkata ACC/FIC.
5 Special Air Traffic Services Procedures for VVIP Flight (AIR TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS)
5.1 The following procedure shall be enforced at all airports in Bangladesh when VVIP Flights are notified.
(a) 5 minutes before ETA of VVIP Flight till `Door Open Time’.
Note-The Airport authorities may adjust the above timings to ensure that there is no disturbance during the
period of ceremonies at the Airport and if required they may close the airfield to other operations.
No VFR operations shall be allowed during the period of VVIP Flight is expected to operate in Controlled
Airspace.
“2000 feet below and above cruising level and 25 nautical miles either side of the intended route of the VVIP
flight in uncontrolled airspace”.
This restriction will not be applicable when it is known that horizontal separation based on current flight plans
will exist between the VVIP flight and other aircraft.
6.1 INTRODUCTION
In order to enable the Pilot to locate the position of birds with reference to the airport, ‘Bird Reporting’ by
aerodrome control tower at civil aerodrome will be done as given in the following paragraph.
For the purpose of giving report of location of birds observed in the vicinity of aerodromes, the airspace
within the aerodrome traffic zone will be divided into 4 sectors (Quadrants):-
6.3 Report: Caution Birds in South East Sector between 1500 feet and 2000 feet.
7.1.1 The following co-ordination procedure shall apply for flights entering and/ or transition Dhaka FIR.
(ii) Aircraft shall establish radio contact with Dhaka ACC/FIC (with position report and estimates) 10 minutes
before entering Dhaka FIR boundary except those flights departing from Indian aerodromes located close to
the FIR boundary which shall contact Dhaka ACC/FIC as early as possible but not later than crossing the FIR
boundary.
7.2.1 Within the airspace on the route L507 between AVPOP and ESDOT the provision of Air Traffic Services
from FL280 to FL460 is delegated to Kolkata ACC/FIC.
7.2.2 (i) No aircraft shall operate through that part of Dhaka FIR which has been delegated to Kolkata ACC/FIC
without prior approval from Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.
(ii) Flight plans, departure and delay messages pertaining to flights through this airspace shall be addressed to
Dhaka ACC/ FIC.
(iii) Prior to entering the aforementioned airspace Aircraft shall contact Dhaka Radio on 3491/6556/10066
KHz (MWARA) and 2947KHz (RDARA) or Dhaka ACC on VHF 125.7 MHz Kolkata and pass the following
information:
Subsequent reports will only be necessary if the estimates differ by 5 minutes or more.
7.2.2.1 The following procedure shall apply for flights operating through Dhaka FIR intends to
start descent before FIR boundary:
The aircraft shall request Dhaka ACC/FIC for descent. Dhaka ACC/FIC shall provide the aircraft with
available traffic information and advise the aircraft to co-ordinate with Kolkata directly for descent.
1. General
The Holding, Approach and Departure procedures in use are based on those contained in the latest edition of
ICAO Doc 8168-OPS/611 (PANS-OPS).
2.1 IFR Flight entering and landing within a Terminal control Area/Control zone will be cleared to a specified
holding point and instructed to contact Tower at a specified time, level or position. The terms of this clearance
shall be adhered to until further instructions are received from Tower. If the clearance limit is reached before
further instructions have been received, holding procedure shall be carried out at the level last authorized.
2.2 Due to the limited airspace available, it is of importance that the approaches to the pattern and the holding
procedures are carried out as exactly a possible. Pilots are strongly requested to inform ATC if for any reason
the approach and / or holding cannot be performed as required.
3. Departing Flights
3.1 IFR flights departing from controlled aerodromes will receive initial ATC clearance through Aerodrome
control Tower. The clearance will normally be limited to the controlled airspace.
3.2 Detailed instructions will be issued with regard to routes and turns etc., before take-off.
3.3 IFR flights departing from outside controlled airspace shall file flight plan with the ATC Unit unless filed
earlier and shall follow ATC instructions.
4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 ICAO Standards and Recommended practices contained in ANO (Rules of the Air) A.1; ANO (ATS) A.1 and
Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services Procedures contained in Doc 4444(PANS -ATM) and Regional
Supplementary Procedures contained in Doc 7030 for MID Asia Region are applicable. Differences are
enumerated in GEN 1.7
4.1.2 The Semi Circular system of Cruising levels is followed in Bangladesh (ENR 1.7-4 and 1.7-5).
4.1.3 Aircraft shall operate along the ATS routes as applicable in accordance with ENR-3 if not otherwise cleared.
4.1.4 The data shown in ENR 1.5 and GEN 3.2.3 charts conform to the following:
4.1.5 Plan & procedure diagrams for holding and approach charts are designed on the basis of the following values.
Note: Pilots are expected to know the current holding, approach & departure procedures (although ATC will
provide this information on request).
4.2.1 Initial approach tracks and holding patterns associated with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka;
Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong Osmani International Airport, Sylhet and other domestic
aerodromes are detailed in AD-2 on specific charts prepared for the purpose along with approach procedures.
4.2.2 Holding patterns are race track and the following procedures apply :-
4.2.3 Commencement of timing. Outbound timing should start from abeam the fix or on attaining the outbound
heading, whichever comes later.
4.2.4 Outbound timing. The outbound timing should be one minute up to and including 4250 m(14000 ft) and one
and half minutes above 4250m(14000 ft). However, it may be increased provided the protected airspace is
adjusted in accordance with the principles contained herein. With DME available the outbound timing may be
expressed in terms of distance. Where this is done care should be taken to ensure that at least thirty seconds
should be available on the inbound track after completion of the turn to inbound and that slant range is taken
into account.
1. General
1.1 Radar Air Traffic Control Service will be provided in accordance with ICAO Doc 4444/PANS--ATM/(Rules
of the Air and Air Traffic Service) to determine the position of aircraft with the main purpose of expediting
the flow of Air Traffic as well as providing a smoother flight profile to aircraft by employing reduced
horizontal separation standards.
2. Principles of Operations
2.1 The radar unit will operate during the notified hours of operation as an integral part of the parent ATS units
and will provide radar control service to aircraft subject to volume of traffic, limitations of radar controllers
workload, equipment capabilities, communication difficulties, radar coverage and at the discretion of ATC.
The radar controller has complete discretion in determining the extent of services to be provided.
2.2 The identification of each aircraft shall be established and maintained wherever radar separation is applied
between two or more aircraft.
2.3 When exercising radar control, the radar controller has complete freedom to instruct an aircraft to turn in any
direction as dictated by circumstances. A pilot will know when radar services are being provided because the
radar controller will use the following call sign(s): -
2.4 A pilot will be advised when radar service is discontinued or whenever radar identification is lost.
2.5 Radar control will be exercised outside controlled airspace only in respect of aircraft which are intending to
enter or cross controlled airspace.
2.6 Radar assistance will be provided to aircraft flying outside controlled airspace at the request of the pilot. The
extent to which this assistance can be provided will be determined by the radar controller and it should be
borne in mind that the sudden appearance of unknown aircraft on the radar display; the inability of the radar
controller to predict changes of flight paths of these aircraft may prevent or neutralize avoiding action. This
assistance therefore, cannot always guarantee to provide positive separation from unknown aircraft.
2.7 Controlled aircraft should not be vectored into uncontrolled airspace except in case of emergency or in order
to circumnavigate severe weather (in which cases the pilot should be so informed) or at the specific request of
the pilot.
3.1 Within the coverage area of primary radar, separation is 5 (five) nautical miles.
3.2 Outside the coverage area of primary radar but within the coverage of SSR, inside Dhaka FIR the separation is
10 (ten) nautical miles.
3.3 Radar separation will not be applied between aircraft holding over the same navigational aid.
4.1 Inbound aircraft shall contact Dhaka control on 125.7 MHz/126.7 MHz. When radar services is provided, the
aircraft will be asked to change to Dhaka Approach on 121.3 MHz.
4.2 When within the area of Dhaka ACA, inbound aircraft will be hand over to Dhaka Approach on 121.3 MHz.
a) Dhaka Approach will hand over inbound aircraft to Dhaka tower on 118.3 MHz when on final approach
or when field-in-sight for visual approach.
b) Departing aircraft will receive aerodrome information, taxi instruction from Dhaka Ground on
121.8MHz, ATC clearance and departure clearance will receive from Dhaka Tower on 118.3 MHz.
c) Dhaka Tower will advise departing aircraft to contact Dhaka Approach on 121.3 MHz immediately after
departure. Dhaka Approach will hand over departing aircraft to Dhaka Control on 125.7 MHz/126.7
MHz as appropriate when the aircraft is leaving the TMA.
d) Dhaka Tower will issue departure clearance after coordination with Dhaka Approach.
5.1 When considered practicable and operationally necessary surveillance radar approach will be provided and
will be terminated at 2 nautical miles from touch down.
1 Introduction
The following procedures for the Altimeter Setting are in force in Bangladesh:
1.1 Transition altitudes and transition level for all aerodromes are given on page Para 2.1.1
1.2 QNH reports and temperature information for use in determining adequate terrain clearance is available on
request from air traffic services unit. QNH values are given in hectopascal rounded down to the whole
hectopascal.
1.3. QNH value in inches up to second place of decimal may be made available on request.
1.4 QFE value shall be available on request in tenths of hectopascal and hundredth’s of inches.
2. Basic procedure
2.1 General
2.1.1 Transition altitude and transition level in all aerodromes in Bangladesh are 4,000 ft (1312.3 meters) and Flight
level 60 respectively. No transition Altitude is less than 3,000 ft (900 meters) above an aerodrome.
2.1.2 Vertical displacement of aircraft when at or below the transition altitude is expressed in terms of altitude
whereas such displacement at or above the transition level is expressed in terms of flight level. While passing
through the transition layer, vertical displacement is expressed in terms of altitude when descending and in
terms of flight level when ascending.
2.1.3 Flight level zero is located at the atmospheric pressure level 1013.2 hPa (29.92 inch) consecutive flight levels
are separated by a pressure interval corresponding to 500 feet (152.4 meters) in the Standard Atmosphere.
Note: - Examples of the relationship between flight levels and altimeter indications are given in the following
table the metric equivalents being approximate:
2.2.1 A QNH altimeter setting is made available to aircraft in taxi-clearance prior to take off.
2.2.2 Vertical displacement of aircraft during climb is expressed in terms of altitudes until reaching the transition
altitude above which vertical displacement is expressed in terms of flight level.
2.3.2 It is the Pilot’s responsibility to select a flight level which will give adequate terrain clearance using forecast
pressure information.
2.3.3 Aircraft approaching an airfield below the notified transition level shall set the airfield’s QNH value.
2.3.4 Cruising levels shall be flown at flight levels corresponding to the magnetic tracks shown in the table of
paragraph 4 of page ENR 1.7-4 and 1.7-5.
2.4.1 A QNH altimeter setting is made available in approach clearances and landing instructions.
2.4.3 Vertical displacement of aircraft during approach is controlled by reference to flight levels until reaching the
transition level, below which vertical displacement is controlled by reference to altitude.
The relevant portions of 2.2 & 2.4 shall be applied to the case of a missed approach.
3.1.1 The level(s) at which a flight is to be conducted shall be specified in flight plan ;
a) In terms of flight level(s) (due consideration may be given to minimum safe altitude for the route
sector) if the flight is to be conducted at or above the transition level, and
b) In terms of altitude if the flight is to be conducted in the vicinity of an aerodrome and at or below the
transition altitude.
Note: Flight levels are not specified in terms of feet or meters as is the case with altitudes, but only specified by
number.
a) in areas where, on the basis of regional air navigation agreements and in accordance with conditions specified therein, a
vertical separation minimum (VSM) of 300 m (1 000 ft) is applied between FL 290 and FL 410 inclusive:*
MAGNETIC TRACK
From 000° to 179° From 180° to 359°
IFR FLIGHT VFR FLIGHT IFR FLIGHT VFR FLIGHT
FL ALTITUDE FL ALTITUDE FL ALTITUDE FL ALTITUDE
M FT M FT M FT M FT
10 300 1000 .... ...... ...... 20 600 2000 ..... ...... .......
30 900 3000 35 1050 3500 40 1200 4000 45 1350 4500
50 1500 5000 55 1700 5500 60 1850 6000 65 2000 6500
70 2150 7000 75 2300 7500 80 2450 8000 85 2600 8500
90 2750 9000 95 2900 9500 100 3050 10000 105 3200 10500
110 3350 11000 115 3500 11500 120 3650 12000 125 3800 12500
130 3950 13000 135 4100 13500 140 4250 14000 145 4400 14500
150 4550 15000 etc etc etc 160 4900 16000 etc etc etc
170 5200 17000 180 5500 18000
190 5800 19000 200 6100 20000
210 6400 21000 220 6700 22000
230 7000 23000 240 7300 24000
250 7600 25000 260 7900 26000
270 8250 27000 280 8500 28000
290 8850 29000 300 9150 30000
310 9450 31000 320 9750 32000
330 10050 33000 340 10350 34000
350 10650 35000 360 10950 36000
370 11300 37000 380 11600 38000
390 11900 39000 400 12200 40000
410 12500 41000 430 13100 43000
450 13700 45000 470 14350 47000
490 14950 49000 510 15550 51000
etc etc etc etc etc etc
General procedures
7.1 The following procedures are intended to provide guidance. All possible circumstances cannot be covered.
The pilot’s judgment shall ultimately determine the sequence of actions taken and ATC shall render all
possible assistance.
7.2 If the aircraft is required to deviate from track to avoid weather and prior clearance cannot be obtained, an
air traffic control clearance shall be obtained at the earliest possible time. In the meantime, the aircraft shall
follow the procedures derailed in paragraph 7.9 below.
7.3 The pilot shall advise ATC when weather deviation is no longer required, or when a weather deviation has
been completed and the aircraft has returned to the centerline of its cleared route.
7.4 When the pilot initiates communications with ATC, rapid response may be obtained by stating “WEATHER
DEVIATION REQUIRED” to indicate that priority is desired on the frequency and for ATC response.
7.5 The pilot still retains the option of initiating the communications using the urgency call “PAN PAN” to alert
all listening parties to a special handling condition, which may receive ATC priority for issuance of clearance
or assistance.
7.6 When controller-pilot communications are established, the pilot shall notify ATC and request clearance to
deviate from track, advising, when possible, the extent of the deviation expected. ATC will take one of the
following actions:
(a) if there is no conflicting traffic in the horizontal dimension, ATC will issue clearance to deviate from
track; or
(b) if there is conflicting traffic in the horizontal dimension, ATC will separate aircraft by establishing
vertical separation or, if unable to establish vertical separation, ATC shall;
i) advise the pilot of inability to issue clearance for requested deviation,
ii) advise pilot of conflicting traffic,
iii) request pilot’s intentions.
SAMPLE PHRASEOLOGY:
“Unable (requested deviation), traffic is (call-sign, position, altitude, direction), advise intention.”
7.8 The pilot shall take the actions listed below under the provision that the pilot may deviate from rules of the air
(e.g. the requirement to operate on route or track center line unless otherwise directed by ATC), when it is
absolutely necessary in the interests of safety to do so.
7.9 If a revised air traffic control clearance cannot be obtained and deviation from track is required to avoid
weather, the pilot shall take the following actions:
(a) if possible, deviate away from an organized track or route system;
(b) establish communication with and alert nearby aircraft by broadcasting, at suitable intervals: flight
identification, flight level, aircraft position (including the ATS route designator or the track code) and
intentions (including the magnitude of the deviation expected)on the frequency in use, as well as on
frequency 121.5 MHz ( or, as a back-up, the VHF inter-pilot air-to-air frequency 123.45 MHz );
(c) watch for conflicting traffic both visually and by reference to ACAS;
(d) turn on all aircraft exterior lights ( commensurate with appropriate operating limitations);
(e) for deviation of up to 10 NM, aircraft should remain at the level assigned by ATC;
(f) for deviations of greater than 10 NM, when the aircraft is approximately 10 NM from track, initiate a
level change based on the following criteria:
Note: 7.9 (b) and (c) above calls for the pilot to: broadcast aircraft position and pilot’s intentions, identify
conflicting traffic and communicate air-to-air with nearby aircraft. If the pilot determines that there is another
aircraft at or near the same FL with which his aircraft might conflict, then the pilot is expected to adjust the
path of the aircraft, as necessary, to avoid conflict.
(g) if contact was not established prior to deviating, continue to attempt to contact ATC to obtain a
clearance. If contact was established, continue to keep ATC advised of intentions and obtain essential
traffic information.
(h) when returning to track, be at its assigned flight level, when the aircraft is within approximately 10 NM
of center line.
6.0 Special Procedures to Mitigate Wake Turbulence Encounters and Distracting Aircraft System Alerts in
the Oceanic Airspace of the Dhaka FIR.
8.1 The following special procedures are applicable to mitigate wake turbulence or distracting aircraft system alert
(e.g. ACAS, Ground Proximity Warning System (WGPS) in airspace where RVSM is applied:
Note: in the contingency circumstances below, ATC will not issue clearances for lateral offsets and will not
normally respond to actions taken by the pilots.
8.2 An aircraft that encounters wake vortex turbulence or experiences distracting aircraft system alerts shall notify
ATC and request a flight level, track or speed change to avoid the condition. However, in situations where
such a change is not possible or practicable, the pilot may initiate the following temporary lateral offset
procedure with the intention of returning to centerline as soon as practicable:
(a) the pilot should establish contact with other aircraft. if possible, on the appropriate VHF inter-pilot
air to air frequency, 123.45 MHz; and
(b) one (or both ) aircraft may initiate lateral offset(s) up to 2 NM either Left or Right of track, provided
that;
i) as soon as practicable to do so, the off setting aircraft notify ATC that temporary lateral offset
action has been taken and specify the reason for doing so (ATC will not normally respond); and
ii) the offsetting aircraft notify ATC when re-established on assigned route(s) or track(s) (ATC
will not normally respond).
9. Flight Planning Requirement.
9.1 Unless special arrangement is made as detailed below, RVSM approval is required for operators and aircraft to
operate within designated RVSM airspace. The operator must determine that the appropriate State authority
has granted them RVSM operational approval and they will meet the RVSM requirements for the filed route
of flight and any planned alternate routes. The letter “W” shall be inserted in item 10 (Equipment) of the
ICAO standard flight plan to indicate that both the aircraft and operator are RVSM approved.
9.2 Procedures for Operation of Non-RVSM Compliant Civil Aircraft in RVSM airspace.
9.2.1 Non-RVSM compliant civil aircraft shall not file flight plan between FL290 and FL410 inclusive within
RVSM airspace, except non-RVSM civil aircraft unable to fly to an appropriate destination at or below
FL280 and unable to fly at or above FL410 may, after special coordination as detailed in 9.2.2 below, flight
plan at RVSM flight levels in the RVSM stratum provided the aircraft:
(b) if transiting Dhaka FIR notify Dhaka Area Control Center after approval is received from the first
affected center and prior to departure. (Note that filing of flight plan is not appropriate notification),
and
(c) include the remarks “ APVD non RVSM’’ in field 18 of the ICAO flight plan.
Telephone : +880-2-8901463
AFTN : VGHSZQZX
E-mail : acc_dhaka@caab.gov.bd
Fax : +880-2- 8901924
9.2.4 Non RVSM aircraft operation in the RVSM stratum will be separated from all other aircraft by a minimum
2,000 ft vertical separation.
9.2.5 This approval processes is intended exclusively for the purposes indicated above, and not as a means to
circumvent the normal RVSM approval process.
10. Procedures for Operation of Non-RVSM Compliant State Aircraft in RVSM airspace.
10.1 Operation of State aircraft (military, customs or police service) that are not RVSM compliant may flight plan
within Dhaka FIR RVSM airspace in accordance with the requirement of paragraph 9.2.2(b), 9.2.2(c), 9.2.3
and 9.2.4. Also, Bangladesh requires operators of State aircraft that are not RVSM approved intending to
operate in Dhaka FIR to notify Dhaka Area Control Center not more than 72 hrs and not less than 4 hrs prior
to the intended departure time. If transiting Dhaka FIR, notify Dhaka Area Control Center of intentions prior
to departure. (Note that filing of flight plan is not appropriate notification. Notification constitutes approval).
11. Separation applied to non-RVSM compliant aircraft and Provision for continuous Climb/ Descent
of non-compliant aircraft through RVSM airspace.
11.1 VERTICAL SEPARATION APPLIED. It should be noted that RVSM approved aircraft will be given
priority for level allocation over non-RVSM approved aircraft. The vertical separation minimum between non-
RVSM aircraft operating in the RVSM stratum and all other aircraft is 2000 ft.
11.2 CLIMB AND DESCENT THROUGH RVSM AIRSPACE. Non- RVSM compliant aircraft may be cleared to
climb to and operate above FL410 or descend to and operate below FL290 provided that they
(a) Do not climb or descent at less than the normal rate for the aircraft and
(b) Do not level off at an intermediate level while passing through the RVSM stratum.
12.0 Delivery Flights for Aircraft that are RVSM Compliant on Delivery
12.1 An aircraft that is RVSM compliant on delivery may operate in the RVSM airspace of Dhaka FIR provided
that the crew is trained on RVSM policies and procedures applicable in the airspace and the responsible State
issues the operator a letter of authorization approving the operation. The State notification to the MAAR
should be in the form of a letter, e-mail or fax documenting the one-time flight. The planned date of flight,
flight identification and registration number and aircraft type/series should be included. The details of such
flights shall also be forwarded to the Dhaka Area Control Center at least 3 days in advance.
Address is:
Dhaka Area Control Center
Telephone : +880-2-8901463
AFTN : VGHSZQZX
E-mail : acc_dhaka@caab.gov.bd
Fax : +880-2-8901924
13.1 Air Traffic Services will consider suspending RVSM procedures within affected areas of the Dhaka FIR when
there are pilot reports of greater than moderate turbulence. Within areas where RVSM procedures are
suspended, the vertical separation minimum between all aircraft will be 2,000 ft.
14. Guidance for Pilots and Controllers for Actions in the Event of Aircraft System Malfunction or
Turbulence Greater than Moderate.
15.1 An aircraft operated as a controlled flight shall maintain continuous air–ground voice communication watch
on the appropriate communication channel of, and establish two-way communication as necessary with the
appropriate Air Traffic Control unit. For aircraft forming part of aerodrome traffic at a controlled aerodrome
the conditions given in Para 15.2 shall apply.
Note 1: SELCAL or similar automatic signaling devices satisfy the requirement to maintain an air-ground
voice communication watch.
Note 2: The requirement for an aircraft to maintain air-ground voice communication watch remains in effect
after CPDLC has been established.
15.2.1.2 If in IMC or when conditions are such that it does not appear feasible to complete the flight in accordance
with Para 15.2.1.1 (see Note 1), the aircraft shall:
a) maintain the last assigned speed and level, or minimum flight altitude if higher, for a period of 20 minutes
following the aircraft’s failure to report its position over a compulsory reporting point and thereafter
adjust level and speed in accordance with the filed flight plan;
b) proceed according to the current flight plan route to the appropriate designated navigation aid serving the
destination aerodrome and, when required to ensure compliance with c) below, hold over this aid until
commencement of descent;
c) commence descend from the navigation aid specified in (b) at, or as close as possible to, the EAT last
received and acknowledged, at, or as close as possible to, the EAT resulting from the current flight plan;
d) complete a normal instrument approach procedure as specified for the designated navigation aid; and
e) land, if possible, within thirty minutes after the ETA specified in (c) or the last acknowledged EAT,
whichever is later.
Note1: As evidenced by the meteorological conditions prescribed therein, Para 15.2.1.1 relates to all
controlled flights, whereas Para 15.2.1.2 relates to IFR flights only.
Note 2: The provision of air traffic control service to other flights operating in the airspace concerned will be
based on the premise that an aircraft experiencing communication failure will comply with the rules in Para
15.2.1.2.
15.2.2.3 In the continental Airspace of Dhaka FIR the applicable vertical separation minimum between an aircraft
experiencing a communication failure in flight and any other aircraft shall be 600 m (2000ft), unless an
appropriate horizontal separation minimum exists. If the aircraft fails to indicate that it is able to receive and
acknowledge transmissions, the separation shall be maintained between the aircraft having the communication
failure and other aircraft, based on the assumption that the aircraft will:
a) if in VMC: comply with the provisions in para 15.2.1.1
b) if in IMC or when conditions are such that it dose not appear feasible to complete the flight in accordance
with (a): comply with the provisions in para 15.2.1.2 above.
Note 1: Since ATC is often unable to determine the extent of any equipment failure for an aircraft
experiencing a communication failure in flight, ATC shall provide a vertical separation as mentioned in para
15.2.2.3 above. However, no specific procedures are prescribed for the flights experiencing a communication
failure in the oceanic airspace of Dhaka FIR where the communication coverage may not be adequate. In such
cases, subject to traffic conditions, and with the subsequent FIR/ACC, the ATC may provide additional
separation to such flights experiencing a communication failure in the oceanic airspace.
Note 2: Provisions related to minimum level are contained in Annex 2, para 5.1.1
Note 3: As evidenced by the meteorological conditions prescribed therein, para 15.2.2.2 (a) relates to all
controlled flights, whereas para 15.2.2.3 (b) relates to IFR flights only.
15.2.2.4 Action taken to ensure suitable separation based on the assumption stated in para 15.2.2.3 shall cease when:
a) it is determined that the aircraft is following a procedure differing from that in para 15.2.2.3; or
b) through the use of electronic or other aids, Air Traffic Control units determine that action differing from
that required by para 15.2.2.3 may be taken without impairing safety; or
c) positive information is received that the aircraft has landed.
15.2.2.5 As soon as it is known that two-way communication has failed, appropriate information describing the action
taken by the Air Traffic Control unit, or instruction justified by any emergency situation, shall be transmitted
blind for the attention of the aircraft concerned, on the frequencies available on which the aircraft is believed
to be listening, including the voice frequencies of available radio navigation or approach aides. Information
shall also be given concerning:
a) whether conditions favorable to a cloud-breaking procedure in where congested traffic may be avoided;
and
b) weather conditions at suitable aerodromes.
15.2.2.6 Pertinent information shall be given to other aircraft in the vicinity of the presumed position
of the aircraft experiencing communication failure.
15.2.2.7 As soon as it is known that an aircraft, which is operating in its area of responsibility, is experiencing an
apparent radio communication failure, an ATS unit shall forward information concerning the radio
communication failure to all ATS units concerned along the route of flight. The ACC in whose area the
destination aerodrome is located shall take steps to obtain information on the Alternate Aerodrome(s) and
other relevant information specified in the filed flight plan, if such information is not available.
15.2.2.8 If circumstances indicate that a controlled flight experiencing a communication failure might proceed to (one
of) the alternate aerodrome(s) specified in the filed flight plan, the ATC unit(s) serving the Alternate
Aerodrome(s) and any other Air Traffic Control units that might be affected by a possible diversion shall be
informed of the circumstances of the failure and requested to attempt to establish communication with the
aircraft at a time when the aircraft could possible be within communication range. This shall apply particularly
when, by agreement with the operator or a designated representative, a clearance has been transmitted blind to
the aircraft concerned to proceed to an alternate aerodrome, or when weather conditions at the at the
aerodrome of intended landing are such that a diversion to an alternate is considered likely.
15.2.2.9 When an Air Traffic Control unit receives information that an aircraft, after experiencing a communication
failure has re-established communication or has landed, that unit shall inform the Air Traffic Service unit in
whose area the aircraft was operating at the time the failure occurred, and other Air Traffic Service units
concerned along the route of flight, giving necessary information for the continuation of control if the aircraft
is continuing in flight.
1. Flight movement messages relating to traffic into or via Dhaka FIR shall be addressed as stated below in order
to warrant correct relay and delivering.
1 2 3
Category of flight
ROUTE AFS Message Address
IFR/VFR or Both
Enter/Exit Landing/Departing
Dhaka FIR Aerodrome
VGEGZTZX
Both Enter/Exit VGEG
VGHSZQZX
VGSYZTZX
Both Enter/Exit VGSY
VGHSZQZX
1. Interception procedures
The following procedures and visual signals are applicable in the event of interception of an aircraft over the
territory and territorial waters of Bangladesh.
(i) Interception of civil aircraft shall be governed by appropriate regulations and administrative directives
issued by the Chairman in compliance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
(ii) The pilot-in-command of a civil aircraft, when intercepted, shall comply with the instructions as
published by the Chairman.
(iii) If a Bangladesh registered aircraft or an aircraft operated by a Bangladeshi operator, while over
flying the territory of another contracting state, is intercepted by the authority of that State shall
follow the applicable rules of that authority.
2. If radio contact with the intercepting aircraft is established but communication in a common language is not
possible, attempts shall be made to convey instructions and acknowledgement of instructions and essential
information by using the following phrases and pronunciations, and transmitting each phrase twice:
LAND (place name) LAAND (place name) I request to land at (place name)
Note: The following phrases are expected to be used by the intercepting aircraft in the circumstances described
above:-
3. If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by the intercepting aircraft by
visual signals, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate clarification while continuing to comply with
the visual instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.
4. If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by the intercepting aircraft by
radio, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate clarification while continuing to comply with the radio
instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.
5. The visual signals are detailed in the following table:
Signals initiated by intercepting aircraft and responses by intercepted aircraft.
FL 145
GND /WATER
C
Dhaka Terminal Control Area Dhaka ACC Dhaka Control 125.7 FM 0200-1400
A circle of 50 NM (Upper) and EN MHz and UTC both upper
radius centered on Dhaka ACC H24 & lower.
Dhaka VOR excluding the area (Lower) 126.7 MHz
which falls within Indian territory & But FM 1400 to
North of the straight line joining 0200(next day)
Points Dhaka Control
241147 N 0911340 E freq125.7 MHz
241147 N 0893552 E
FL 460
FL 055
C
Dhaka Approach Dhaka Dhaka Approach 121.3MHz
Control Area (ACA) Approach EN (PRI)
Control 0130 to 1700 120.3MHz
To extend jurisdiction of Approach office except sat. (SRY)
Control Service (Radar/non-radar) On sat BTN 0130
an Approach Control Area has been to 0630
established at and around Hazrat
Shahjalal Intl.
Airport of Dhaka Terminal Control
Area lateral limits being the same.
FL 155
SFC/FL 055
Direction of
Track Upper Limits Remarks
Cursing
Route Designator MAG (GEO) Lower Limits Lateral Controlling Unit
Levels
Name of Significant VOR RDL MFA Limits Frequency
Points Co-ordinates DIST Airspace (NM)
Odd Even
(COP) Classification
1 2 3 4 5 6
B 465
SUMAG 277°/097° FL 460/FL 115
223539N 088526 E 139 NM 2000 FT Airway btn FL 460 /FL 115
Class B 10
DAKID 277°/097°
221833N 0912250 E 25 NM Airway btn FL 460/ FL 145
FL 460
GND/Water
VOR CTG 094°/274°
FL 3000 FT
221527.85N0914938.93 E 25 NM
Class C / B
AVDAX Airway btn FL 460/FL 245
094°274° ATAS: below FL 245 and above
221333N 0921625 E
22 NM FL 150
FL 460/FL 245 20
3000 FT
APAGO Class B Dhaka ACC 126.7/125.7 MHz.
221211N 0924013 E
B 593
073°/253° FL 460/FL 075
NOKAT 61 NM 2000 FT
224727N 0885630 E Class B Airway btn FL 460/ FL 075
073°/253°
BAVAN
29 NM
230409N 0895930 E
FL 460/FL 075
AGUNU 073°/253° 2000 FT
231421N 0902614 E 40 NM Class C .
VOR CML 187°/07°
232601.6N 0911124.33 E 7 NM
ATAS: above FL 150
DAC-KOL FIR BDRY Dhaka ACC 126.7/125.7 MHz
233257N 0911150 E
10
007°/187°
DAC-KOL FIR BDRY FL 460/FL 075
21NM
235702N 0911350 E 2000FT
Class F
IBAPA
251102N 0912609 E
NAMES OF CHARACTERISTICS /
TYPE HOURS CANDELAS CO-ORDINATES
AIRPORT CODE
1 2 3 4 5 6
235054 N
DHAKA/ 0902423 E
HN & W 500
Hazrat Shahjalal ABN Altn G.W. every 5 seconds
VIS<5KM G 75
International
CHITTAGONG/
HN & W 500 2216 N
Shah Amanat ABN Altn G.W. every 5 seconds
VIS< 5KM G 73 09149 E
International
HN &
JESSORE ABN Altn G.W. every 5 seconds --- ---
VIS< 5KM
1. Introduction
All air space in which a potential hazard to aircraft operations may exist and all areas over which the operation
of civil aircraft may, for one reason or another, be restricted either temporarily or permanently, are classified
according to the following three types of areas as defined by ICAO.
2. Danger Area
2.1 An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at
specified times. This term is used only when the potential danger to aircraft has not led to the designation of
the airspace as restricted or prohibited. The effect of the creation of the danger area is to caution operators or
pilots of aircraft that it is necessary for them to assess the dangers in relation to their responsibility for the
safety of their aircraft.
3. Prohibited Area
3.1 An airspace of defined dimensions, above the lands areas or territorial waters of a State within which the flight
of aircraft is prohibited. This term is used only when the flight of civil aircraft within the designated airspace
is not permitted at any circumstances.
4. Restricted Area
4.1 An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which the flight
of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. This term is used whenever the flight
of civil aircraft within the designated airspace is not absolutely prohibited but may be made only of specified
times leads to the designation of the airspace a “restricted area’ as would prohibition except in certain
meteorological conditions. Similarly, prohibition of flight unless special permission has been obtained, leads
to he designation of restricted area. However, conditions of flight imposed as a result of application of rules of
the air or air traffic services practices or procedures (for example airspace) do not constitute conditions calling
for designation as a restricted area.
5. Each area is numbered and a single series of numbers is used for all areas, regardless of type, to ensure that a
number is never duplicated.
6. The types of area involved is indicated by the letter “P” for Prohibited, “R” for Restricted and “D” for Danger
preceded by the nationality letters VG. For example areas are assigned numbers and letters in the following
manner , VGP1, VGD2, VGD3, VGP4, VGR5, VGD6, ... etc
7. Each area is described in the tabulation found in ENR 5.1-3 to 5.1-10 which indicates its lateral and vertical
limits, the type of restriction or hazard involved, the times at which it applies and other pertinent information.
7.1 These areas are also shown on Radio Navigation Charts using the chart symbols shown in the following
examples:
The upper and lower limits are shown in the manner indicated
240237 N 0902455 E