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PART A – INTRODUCTION

1 Introduction

2 Organisation and Coordination

3 Emergency Planning Committees

4 Emergency Categories

5 Emergency Management

6 Plan

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PART D – PARTICULARS OF THE AERODROME

REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

SECTION 1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

SECTION 2 AERODROME DIMENSIONS

EMA Aerodrome Manual

Version 1.0; 2018

Aerodrome Manual Part D; Section 1

Uncontrolled when printed Page D1 of 24 2018, V1.0

Section 1 - Aeronautical Information Services 1. Aerodrome Name

East Midlands International Airport

2. Aerodrome Address East Midlands International Airport Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA

3. Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP)

The Geographical Coordinates of the ARP, determined in terms of the World Geodetic System – 1984 (WGS-84) reference datum is:- 524952N 0011941W

4. Aerodrome Elevation and Geoid Undulation

ELEMENT ELEVATION GEOID UNDULATION

Aerodrome 306 feet 161 feet Central Apron 289 feet

East Apron 272 feet West Apron 289 feet

5. Threshold Elevation and Geoid Undulation, Elevation of the Runway End, High and Low

Points along the Runway & the Highest Touchdown Zone Elevation 5.1 Threshold Elevation and Geoid Undulation

RUNWAY THRESHOLD ELEVATION

GEOID UNDULATION

09 306 feet 161 feet 27 282 feet 160 feet

5.2. Elevation of the Runway ends

RUNWAY END ELEVATION COORDINATES (WGS-84)

09 281 feet Latitude 524953.00N Longitude 0011823.97W


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5.3 Significant High and Low Points along the Runway

This is not applicable to East Midlands Airport due to there being no undue undulations 5.4 Highest Elevation of the Touchdown Zone of a Precision Approach Runway.

RUNWAY TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION

COORDINATES (WGS-84)



6. Aerodrome Reference Temperature The Aerodrome Reference Temperature is 21C 7. Aerodrome Beacon There is no Aerodrome Beacon sited or in use at East Midlands Airport 8. Name of the Aerodrome Operator and Contact Details

East Midlands International Airport Ltd Castle Donington Derby

DE74 2SA Telephone No. 0871 919 9000



Section 2 - Aerodrome Dimensions 1. Runway

1.1 Data

DESIGNATOR TRUE BEARING LENGTH WIDTH TYPE 09 088. 26º 2893m 45m with 7m

shoulders Code 4E; CAT I

Precision Instrument

27 268.29 º 2893m 45m with 7m shoulders

Code 4E; CAT III Precision

Instrument 1.2 Displaced Threshold Location

Runway 09

Latitude 524950.36 N - Longitude 0012048.86W Elevation 306FT Located 180.140 meters from runway start

Runway 27

Latitude 524952.88 N - Longitude 0011830.94W Elevation 282FT Located 130.451 meters from runway start

1.3 Slope

The runway crossfall is restricted to 1.25% along its entire length 1.4 Surface Type Runway 09/27 is constructed of Bétons Bitumineux pour chaussées Aéronautiques (BBA)

asphalt. 1.5 Obstacle Free Zone

Standard for a Code 4E Precision Approach Runway.



2. Runway Strip; Safety Areas; Taxiways and Aprons 2.1 Runway Strip and Safety Area

RUNWAY STRIP

END STRIP WIDTH

STRIP SURFACE

RESA STOPWAY

09 60m 150m Grass 245 x 150m (reducing to 92m width for last 25m)

30m

27 60m 150m Grass 380 x 150m (reducing to 92m width for last 20m)

30m



2.2 Taxiways

DESIGNATOR WIDTH (M) SURFACE Alpha* 23 Asphalt Bravo 23 Concrete

Charlie 23 Concrete Charlie-Alpha 18 Concrete

Delta 23 Concrete Foxtrot 23 Asphalt & Concrete

Golf 23 Asphalt Hotel 23 Asphalt

Juliet ** 23 Asphalt & Concrete Mike *** **** 23 Asphalt

Mike-Alpha 10.5 Asphalt November ***** 23 Concrete

Quebec 23 Asphalt & Concrete Romeo****** 23 Asphalt & Concrete Sierra **** 23 Asphalt

Tango 15 Asphalt & Concrete Uniform 23 Asphalt & Concrete

Victor 23 Asphalt & Concrete Whiskey 23 Asphalt

* Alpha Taxiway between Uniform and Victor is reduced to Code D when a Code E aircraft is manoeuvring on the East Apron at Uniform.

** Juliet taxiway Code E leading off Alpha on to west apron, from junction with Bravo reduces (south) to Code D taxilane.

*** Reduces to Code C south of Mike intersection with the Alpha taxiway. **** Due to turn constraints, aircraft with wingspan in excess of 45m must exercise caution when

using Mike and Sierra; these taxiways are not available for MD11 and aircraft larger than Code D.

***** Code E taxilane reducing to Code C south of stand 43 ****** Romeo Taxiway up to Code C aircraft only

2.3 Aprons and Stands

Aprons and stands are constructed of reinforced concrete with a brushed concrete surface and are designated as West, Central-West, Central and East; dimensions are:

Apron Width (m) Length (m) West 865.4250 318.2693

Central-West 129.4899 219.2630 Central 537.1259 219.0248

East 450.2441 124.5969 Stands 200 to 203 are non-operational stands and are of a block work construction. 2.4 Clearway Length and Ground Profile

RUNWAY PROFILE CLEARWAY 09 Non-paved; Flat 311m 27 Non-paved; Flat 459m



3. Visual Aids for Approach 3.1 Approach Lighting Type Lighting at EMA is provided in accordance with EASA Certification Specifications, and allow CAT

IIIB operations on runway 27 and CAT I operations on runway 09. Full details are provided in MATS Part 2, Section 3.

3.2 Runway 27 Provisions

Runway 27 is equipped with a 900m high intensity centreline and 5 bars and the inner 300m

with supplementary lighting consisting of white centreline barrettes and red side row barrettes. A superimposed 420m low intensity red centreline with one crossbar is also provided to enhance visual cues for circuiting traffic.

3.3 Runway 09 Provisions Runway 09 is equipped with a 900m high intensity centreline and 5 bars. A superimposed 420m

low intensity red centreline with one crossbar is also provided to enhance visual cues for circuiting traffic.

3.4 Runway 27 Approach Slope Indicator

A 3° PAPI system is located to the left of the runway. Setting and siting details are contained

within MATS Part 2, Section3, Chapter 8 and the UK AIS. 3.5 Runway 09 Approach Slope Indicator A 3° PAPI system is located to the left of the runway, setting and siting details are contained in

MATS Part 2, Section 3, Chapter 8 and the UK AIP. 3.6 Marking and Lighting of Runways 3.6.1 Runway 27

Elevated high intensity bi-directional runway edge lights are provided with a low intensity omni-directional component. The centreline is high intensity colour coded at 15m spacing. 900m of touch down zone lighting is provided together with green runway threshold lights and wing bars. It is also equipped with red runway end and stopway lighting

3.6.2 Runway 09

Elevated high intensity bi-directional runway edge lights are provided with a low intensity omni-directional component. The centreline is high intensity colour coded at 15m spacing. Green runway threshold lights and wing bars are provided. It is also equipped with red runway end and stopway lighting.

3.7 Marking and Lighting of Taxiways 3.7.1 Green centreline lighting is provided with blue edge lights on corners. Alternate amber and

green centreline lighting is provided at runway turn-offs within the runway cleared and graded area together with blue edge lighting on corners.



3.7.2 Uni-directional stop-bars are provided at all Runway Taxi-Holding Positions (RTHP’s) and bi-directional stop-bars are provided at all Intermediate Taxi-Holding Positions used in RVR conditions of 800 m and below.

3.7.3 RTHP stop-bars permanently illuminated to protect the runway against inadvertent incursions. 3.7.4 Runway guard lights also enhance the six RTHP’s which provide access to the runway. 3.7.5 A Ground Movement, Control and Monitoring System (GMCMS) is provided for guidance during

Low Visibility Procedures. This system allows green taxiway centreline routing between 09 and 27 runways and apron bell-mouths, with intermediate stopbars for aircraft holding.

3.8 Apron Lighting 3.8.1 All four aprons are illuminated by apron floodlighting. No visual docking guidance systems.

3.9 Light Intensity Control The required light settings are detailed in MATS Part 2, Section 3.

3.10 Secondary Power Supplies for Aerodrome Ground Lighting

3.10.1 Primary power is provided from the mains. 3.10.2 Auto-start diesel fuel generators are provided in case there is a fault or failure with the primary

supply. These generators supply the aerodrome lighting and navaids. 3.10.3 Full details of the power supply/generators and how they operate in LVO’s are provided in

MATS Part 2, Section 5. 3.10.4 Policy and Procedures relating to the checking of alternate input power supply are contained

in AGL FL102 ‘Generator switchover time’, stored on ATS docs database. 3.11 Aerodrome Signal, Signs and Markings 3.11.1 Signals

Standard signals are provided to indicate a) the location of the ATC Unit, and b) that aircraft may only taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.

A signal square is not provided.

Signage designating the point at which a pilot can report to the ATC Unit is provided at the western end of the Terminal building.

A signalling lamp is available in the VCR for use in aircraft radio failure situations.

3.11.2 Taxi Guidance Signs

Taxi signs are provided in accordance with EASA Certification Specification, Chapter N ‘Visual

Aids for Navigation (Signs).



3.11.3 Markings

Provided in accordance with EASA Chapter L ‘Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) 3.11.4 Road Signs and Markings

A double white line indicates the boundary of the manoeuvring area. Speed limits are reinforced by restriction signs painted on the roadway. Road signage and markings comply with EASA Chapter L ‘Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings),

Chapter N ‘Visual Aids for Navigation (Signs) and UK Highways standards, with modifications for airside areas where necessary.

3.11.5 Stands Stand markings, compliant with EASA Chapter L ‘Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) are

surface painted, and are numbered as follows:

West Apron Nose-in stands 98 to 114 (east to west) and 120 to 125 (north to south). Remote parking on ‘non-operational’ stands 200 to 203 (north to south), located east of Juliet taxilane.

Central Apron Terminal (walk-in) stands from 04 to 17 (from east to west). North edge stands from 20 to 25. North West stands from 30 to 33.

Central West Apron

Stands are numbered from 40 to 45 from North to South.

East Apron Stands are numbered from 70 to 80 from West to East.

3.11.6 Aprons

EASA Chapter L ‘Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) compliant surface markings provided on apron stands and taxi-lanes, short numbered arrows indicate the location of stands.

3.11.7 Taxiways

EASA Chapter L ‘Visual Aids for Navigation (Markings) compliant surface markings are provided. Taxiway nomenclature is detailed in the UK AIP, East Midlands Airport entry. 3.11.8 Runways Runway markings are provided in compliance with EASA Chapter L ‘Visual Aids for Navigation

(Markings) criteria for Precision Approach runways. This includes

- Runway Designator - Runway Edge Markings - Runway Centre-Line Markings



- Threshold Markings - Touchdown Zone Markings - Lead-On / Lead-Off Markings

4. Location and Radio Frequency of VOR Aerodrome Checkpoints

EMW EME Radio Frequency 393.000KHz 353.500KHz Latitude 524943.15N 524957.63N Longitude 0012715.95W 0011140

5. Location and Designation of Standard Taxi Routes The Airfield layout, depicting the EMA Taxiway system (Location and Designation) is

contained in Part C, Appendix 4 of this manual.

All aircraft are taxied under ATC instruction, using point-to-point guidance. Surface Movement Radar provides additional ATC situational awareness in normal weather conditions and also during Low Visibility Operations.

6. Geographical Coordinates 6.1 Threshold Runway Points

6.2 Taxiway Centreline Points



6.3 Aircraft Stands 6.3.1 Central Apron

6.3.2 Central-West Apron

6.3.3 East Apron



6.3.4 West Apron



7. Obstacles (Type A Chart)



Chart 2 – Obstacles in Approach/Take off Areas

Chart 3 - Obstacles in Circling Area and at Aerodrome



8. Pavement Surface Type and Bearing Strength Using the Aircraft Classification Number — Pavement Classification Number (ACN-PCN) Method;

9. Pre-Flight Altimeter Check Locations Established and Their Elevation; Pre-flight Altimeter Check Locations are designated as the Central Apron 289ft, East Apron

272ft and West Apron 289ft. 10. Runway and Runway Intersection Declared Distances 10.1 Runway and Runway Intersection Declared Distances are illustrated in Appendices 1 to 4.

10.2 Any temporary reduction in available declared distances are assessed by the EMA Safeguarding

Officer (or competent deputy) and are promulgated via NOTAM and ATIS. Details of the procedure in Aerodrome Safeguarding SOP 10 – “Calculation of Declared Distances”.

11. Contact Details of Aerodrome Coordinator for the Removal of Disabled Aircraft

The Aerodrome Coordinator for the removal of disabled aircraft at EMA is the Airfield Operations Supervisor. They can be contacted on 01332 852973.

Procedures relating to disabled aircraft removal are contained in AOI 19 “Aerodrome Disabled Aircraft Removal Plan”.



12. Rescue and Firefighting 12.1 Level of Protection 12.1.1 EMA provides category 7 RFFS cover seven days a week. RFFS category fire cover will be

provided for a minimum of fifteen minutes before or after the actual time of departure or landing of an aircraft. Safety policies ensure that the appropriate levels of appliances, media and equipment will be available at all times.

12.1.2 Requests to increase the RFFS cover for non-scheduled aircraft movements of category 8 or

9 will be accommodated, if the request is received no less than two hours prior to the aircraft movement. The request should be made to the Airport Control Room on 01332 852973 who will advise the RFFS Station Manager. ATC will be notified by the RFFS Station Manager as to the change in category.

12.1.3 Category 9 requires a minimum crew of twelve personnel; the duty crew will be

supplemented from off duty personnel using Station Standing Order 8 (Recall to Work). All personnel phoned into work will report straight to the Station Managers office and be nominated a riding position by the Station Manager.

12.2 RFF Vehicle/Extinguishing Agents Details Details of RFFS vehicles and extinguishing agents available are contained in Appendix 5. 13. Exemptions or Derogations from the applicable requirements, cases of equivalent level of

Safety, Special Conditions and Limitations 13.1 Special Conditions

Relevant Certification Specification (CS) Description Of SC

CS ADR-DSN.A.005 Aerodrome Reference Code.

The UK determines the Aerodrome Reference Code number (code element one) from the greater value of TODA or ASDA and not Aeroplane Reference Field Length.

CS ADR-DSN.D.265 Longitudinal Slope on Taxiways.

Mike taxiway, south of junction with Alpha taxiway; longitudinal slope is 2.45% for a distance of 160m, exceeds 1.5% max for a code C taxiway

CS ADR-DSN.D.280 Transverse Slopes on Taxiways

Transverse slopes on Taxiways Alpha, Golf, Hotel and Mike exceed 1.5% gradient in places.

Mike taxiway, south of junction with Alpha taxiway, transverse slope exceeds max. 1.5% gradient for a code C taxiway for a distance of 160m



CS ADR-DSN.D.330 Slopes on taxiway strips

Slope on taxiway strip north of Alpha Taxiway, between Taxiway’s Whiskey & Sierra has an upward transverse gradient of above 2.5% in several areas. Strip beyond the graded area also exceeds 5% for a distance of approx. 50m.

Slope on taxiway strip north of Alpha taxiway, between taxiway Mike and ITHP A8, downward slope exceeds prescribed gradient of 5% in places.

Taxiway Mike strip (east and west side) exceed upward slope gradient of 1.5%.

CS ADR-DSN.M.615 General

Non-frangible runway 27 approach lighting columns sited within M1 Motorway footprint (embankment and central reservation).

CS ADR-DSN.M.770 Road-holding position light

Runway road-holding position lights are Amber in colour. This is consistent with aircraft holding points and is notified to all relevant airfield vehicle drivers.

13.2 Deviation and Action Document (DAAD)

Relevant Certification Specification (CS)

Description of non-compliance

CS ADR-DSN.B.075 Distance between slope changes slightly out of permitted tolerance, only 390.8m between intersection points of gradients at Ch2249 and Ch2640 against requirement of 421.8m.

CS ADR-DSN.B.130 Slopes on runway shoulders – transverse slope exceeds 2.5% gradient at the following runway sections;

• 2.5% to 2.77% between Ch400 and Ch550


• 2.57% at Ch1750


CS ADR-DSN.D.255 Junction and intersection of taxiways Mike and Sierra taxiways, restricted Code D operations as taxiway cannot provide 4.5m wheel track clearance for MD-11 (Code D) aeroplanes.

CS ADR-DSN.D.265 Longitudinal Slope on Taxiways. Alpha taxiway / runway intersection, longitudinal slope is 1.59% for a distance of 5.83m, exceeds 1.5% max. for a Code E taxiway.

CS ADR-DSN.D.315 Width of Taxiway Strip Taxilane Charlie-Alpha (Central Apron) does not meet Code D Taxilane centre line to object clearances.



Relevant Certification Specification (CS)

Description of non-compliance

CS ADR-DSN.D.315 Width of Taxiway Strip Taxilane Mike-Alpha does not meet stand taxilane centre line to object clearances for a code B taxilane,

CS ADR-DSN.L.540 Aiming point markings

Conform to previous UK standard (CAP 168, Chapter 7).

CS ADR-DSN.L.590 Aircraft Stand Marking

Alignment bar and stop line are not currently provided on aircraft parking stands.

CS ADR-DSN.M.710 Taxiway centre line lights

Taxiway centreline lighting not provided on Central and East Apron.

Lead car provided under applicable conditions

CS ADR-DSN.M.750 Apron Floodlighting

Average lux levels on stands 1 – 4 do not meet prescribed requirements.

CS ADR-DSN.N.780

Mandatory Instruction Signage CAT II/III RTHP ‘Sierra 2’, no right hand signage due to obstruction of S1 CAT 1 sign.



Appendix 1 – East Midlands Airport – Runway 09-27 Declared Distances



Appendix 2 – Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 09 (Inc. Intersection Departure)



Appendix 2 cont. – Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 09 (Intersection Departures)



Appendix 3 – Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 27 (Inc. Intersection Departure)



Appendix 3 cont. – Declared Distance Form CA1560C Runway 27 (Intersection Departures)



Appendix 4 – East Midlands Airport Runway Intersection Declared Distances



Appendix 5 – RFFS Vehicle Details

VEHICLE 1 R1

VEHICLE 2 R2

VEHICLE 3 R3

VEHICLE 4 R8

VEHICLE 5 R5

VEHICLE 6 R6

VEHICLE 7 R7

Vehicle Type Cobra 2 Cobra 2 Cobra 2 Cobra 2 Rosenbauer Panther

Toyota Hilux Mercedes Truck

Vehicle Registration V181 GWP V182 GWP VU07 BZL VX51 BZC YK61 AUM FL11 VJF WR12 CKD Water Capacity (litres) 10,000 LTS 10,000 LTS 10,649 LTS 10,000 LTS 12,500 LTS N/A N/A Type of Foam and Capacity (litres) Training Foam

1,200 LTS FFFP Level B





N/A N/A

Moussol – Alcohol Resistant Foam Concentrate

Monitor throw using foam (metres)

64 Meters 62 Meters 62 Meters 62 Meters 65 Meters N/A N/A

Discharge Rate Monitor (litres/min)

HI 4,500 HI 4,500 HI 3,820 HI 4,500 HI 4,500 N/A N/A

LO 2,250 LO 2,250 LO 1,910 LO 2,250 LO 2,250 N/A N/A

Discharge Rate Sideline (litres/min)

450 LTS/PER MIN

450 LTS/PER MIN

450 LTS/PER MIN

450 LTS/PER MIN

450 LTS/PER MIN

N/A N/A

Gaseous agent carried (kg) 9 KG 9 KG CO2 system 9 KG 100 KG N/A N/A

CO2 carried (kg) 9 KG 9 KG None 9 KG 1 x 2KG 1 x 5KG

N/A N/A

Type of Dry Powder and Quantity (kg)

Monnex 235KG

Monnex 235 KG

Monnex 225 KG

Monnex 50 KG Monnex 200 KG

N/A N/A

Automotive Test 0-80 (km/hr) 32.5 Secs 28.41 Secs 26.1 Secs 32.5 secs 31.0 Secs N/A N/A

Top Speed 63 MPH 70 + MPH 75 MPH 63 MPH 70 MPH N/A N/A

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