1  General Regulations

The Prior Permission Required to operate a flight (PPR) procedure in aerodrome strictly applies to arriving flights, classified as non-scheduled (N), general aviation (G), military (M) or other (X) than approved scheduled flights (S). The coordination of PPR is performed at least 24 hours before scheduled time of arrival of the flight, when ground handling services provision is pre-arranged with any ground handling services provider. The list and contacts of ground handling services providers can be found in AD 2.4. 7 p. The description of PPR and application form can be found in:
https://www.ltou.lt/lt/ppr.

The exemption applies to SAR flights, flights, during which an aircraft is involved in an emergency situation.

At aerodrome a number of local regulations are applied. Marshaller assistance shall be used for all arriving and departing aircraft. For the safe aircraft operation on the apron the information will be issued to each aircraft by TWR, separately.

Further information about the regulations can be obtained from Kaunas TWR.

2  Taxiing to and from stands

Arriving aircraft will be allocated a stand number by TWR.

All arriving aircraft are assisted by marshaller at aircraft stands.

Assistance from "FOLLOW-ME" vehicle can be requested via TWR.

ATC clearance shall be issued before departing aircraft is leaving standing position or during taxiing to holding point CH 124.205 is to be used.

Departing aircraft shall obtain the engine start-up, push-back or taxi clearance from:

• TWR on CH 124.205;
• Marshaller (by headset and/or hand signals).

Aircraft moving from aircraft stands and taxiing only using min power engine.

180 DEG turns on runway outside designated areas are prohibited for CAT C and bigger aircraft from MAR 31 until OCT 31.

3  Parking area for General Aviation

General aviation aircraft shall be guided by marshallers to the parking area.

Departing general aviation aircraft shall obtain the engine start-up or taxi clearance from:

• TWR on CH 124.205;
• Marshaller (by headset and/or hand signals).

4  Parking area for helicopters

Helicopters will always be guided by marshallers to the parking area for helicopters.

Departing helicopters shall obtain the engine start-up or taxi clearance from:

• TWR on CH 124.205;
• Marshaller (by headset and/or hand signals).

5  Apron, taxiing during winter conditions

Taxiways are not equipped with centre line lights. The taxi guide lines might not be visible due to snow. Assistance from "FOLLOW-ME" vehicle can be requested via TWR.

6  Taxiing limitations

Taxiing limitations on the second page of Aerodrome Ground Movement and Parking Chart EYKA AD 2.24-02.

7  School and training flights, technical test flights, use of runways

School and training, technical test flights can only be made after permission is obtained from Kaunas TWR. Information about RWY in use will be given by TWR.

Application to practice Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) described in the section EYKA AD 2.22, item 4.8.

The priority for scheduled flights will prevail.

8  Helicopter traffic, limitation

NIL.

9  Removal of disabled aircraft from runways

In case an aircraft is wrecked on a runway, it is the duty of the owner or operator of such aircraft to take care that it is removed as soon as possible. If a wrecked aircraft is not removed as quickly as possible by the owner or operator the aircraft will be removed by the aerodrome service unit at the owner's or operator's expense.

10  Aircraft engine run-up tests, limitations

Aircraft engine run-up tests are allowed only upon receiving permission from AD operator. Prior to engine run-up, AD operator shall be informed on the planned start and end time of operations. Clearance to run-up the engines shall be obtained from TWR CH 124.205. It is necessary to maintain radio communication with TWR during the entire period of operations and to report after completing them.

11  Runway Occupancy Time

Kaunas TWR operates on a bases of that each aircraft, if lined up on the RWY, is ready for immediate departure. On receipt of line-up clearance pilots should ensure that they are able to taxi and line up on the RWY as soon as the preceding aircraft has commenced either its take-off roll or landing run. On receipt of take-off clearance, pilots should ensure that they are able to commence take-off without delay. If possible, cockpit checks should largely be completed prior to line-up and any checks requiring completion on the RWY should be kept to a minimum. If flight crew is not capable following these requirements Kaunas TWR must be notified before lining up on the RWY.

1  General

All flights within Kaunas TMA and Kaunas CTR shall be conducted in accordance with FPL.

2  IFR Arrival

Note. DME/DME back-up is not available in Kaunas TMA.

• to fly STAR as published by using Continuous Descent Approach phraseology “DESCEND VIA XXXXX XX ARRIVAL” (a “descend via” clearance is an instruction to the pilot to descend in a manner that complies with the published lateral flight path, FL/Altitudes, and speeds);
• to fly STAR when FL/Altitude assignments are issued by ATC.

3  IFR Departure

• to advise parking position;
• to confirm ATIS information and read back its QNH;
• to obtain clearance for start up of engines;
• to report the intention to carry out a de-icing of aircraft before departure;
• to obtain ATC clearance.

Note. DME/DME back-up is not available in Kaunas TMA.

For aircraft departing from RWY 26 and unable to achieve SID – turn must not be commenced before 2200 FT MSL. When EYTSA2 is activated, ATC clearance may contain 5000 FT MSL. After reaching 2200 or 5000 FT MSL make turn to intercept appropriate VOR radial and proceed to REP, or as given other ATC clearance.

When departing from RWY 08/26 climb straight ahead with PDG 7.0 % to turning altitude 700 FT MSL. Continue climb to appropriate MSA.

4  Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)

RWY 26 is equipped with ILS and is approved for CAT II. RWY 08 is equipped with ILS and approved for the requirements for CAT I.

1. Preparation for LVP shall be commenced, when RVR is equal to or less than 800 M and/or the cloud ceiling is equal to or lower than 300 FT with a tendency to decrease;
2. LVP shall be commenced, when RVR is less than 600 M or the cloud ceiling is lower than 200 FT;
3. Application of LVP will be terminated when RVR is 600 M or more and the cloud ceiling is higher than 200 FT with a tendency to increase.

A message on LVP being in effect “LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES IN FORCE” will be passed via ATIS or radio communication.

1. When RVR is lower than 600 M but not less than 450 M, the follow-me service will be provided upon the flight crew’s request only.;
2. When RVR is less than 450 M the follow-me service is mandatory;
3. If pilots request a taxi clearance for departure with RVR being less than 450 M they shall indicate the number of the parking area and report on watching the follow-me car ready to service them;
4. The follow-me car will guide the aircraft from the parking area to intersection of the apron with the taxiway A or B.

1. Arriving aircraft, when radar vectoring is applied, will be vectored to ILS sector at a distance not less than 10 NM from RWY touchdown zone;
2. The ILS localizer sensitive area will be protected when an ILS landing aircraft is within 2 NM from touchdown;
3. After having vacated the runway, a pilot must report “RUNWAY VACATED”.

1. only one aircraft can be present on the maneuvering area of an aerodrome, when necessary, accompanied by aircraft follow-me vehicle, and, in case of emergency, by emergency vehicles proceeding to the assistance of the aircraft in distress;
2. emergency vehicles proceeding to the assistance of an aircraft in distress shall be afforded priority over all other surface movement traffic;
3. other vehicles, except the ones indicated under Item a) are allowed to occupy the maneuvering area only when there is no aircraft on it.

5  Radar Procedures within Kaunas TMA

6  VFR flights

1. Flight plan shall be filed for the flight concerned;
2. ATC clearance shall be obtained from the Kaunas TWR not later than 5 min before entering TMA/CTR;
3. Deviation from ATC clearance (given) may only be made, if prior permission has been obtained;
4. Two-way radio communication shall be maintained on the frequency prescribed. Information about the appropriate frequency can be obtained from Kaunas TWR.

  Bird concentrations in the vicinity of Kaunas aerodrome

A typical continental airport. Bird concentrations exhibit clearly expressed seasonality. Four periods can be distinguished in the year: bird wintering (November–February), spring bird migration (March–April) and autumn bird migration (September–October), breeding and juvenile's wandering (May–August).

For the winter period most typical are 24-hour movements of Corvidae with crossing the area of climb and descent as well as the runway. These are typical feeding 24-hour migrations when in the morning birds leave their resting sites for feeding areas and come back from them in the evening for the rest.

The greatest activity of bird 24-hour movements is observed 1 hour before and 1–2 hours after local sunrise as well as 1–2 hours before sunset. Flight altitude is up to 200 M.

During the spring bird migration predominance of Corvidae (rooks, jackdaws), lapwings, starlings, gulls, field-lark, geese, ducks, birds of prey is observed. The main flight direction is NE, flight altitude is up to 150 M at the daytime and up to 2000 M at night. The most intensive migration is observed 1–4 hours after local sunrise at the daytime and 1–3, 6–7 hours after local sunset at night.

During bird breeding and post-breeding in the territory of aerodrome wanderings of rooks, crows, jackdaws, pigeons, starlings, swifts are encountered in May. In June the number of Corvidae, starlings and pigeons increases with appearance of juveniles whose presence in the territory is most hazardous.

Concentration of these birds is especially heavy while grass mowing in the territory of airport.

In July–August migration of starlings, swifts starts, the migration of swallows becomes more intensive, the number of gulls increases in the territory of airport.

In autumn, in September bird migration with predominance of starlings, rooks, finches, larks, tits is observed. At the beginning of October starlings, finches, gulls migrate. In the second half of October migration of Corvidae is noticeable. At the end of the month the formation of 24-hour movement of Corvidae starts. Directions of migrations are W–SW; flight altitudes are up to 250 M at the daytime and up to 2000 M at night. The most hazardous time during the 24-hour period: 1–4; 6–8 hours after local sunset at night and 2–4 hours after local sunrise at the daytime.

As far as practicable ATS will inform pilots of the bird activity and estimate heights AGL.

During the above periods pilots of aircraft are advised, where the aircraft design limitations permit, to operate landing lights in flight within the terminal area and during take-off, landing, approach and climb procedures.

Dispersal activities include occasional play back of distress calls from a tape recorded with firing of shell crackers, sounds, live ammunition and trapping. Modifications of the environment help to reduce but do not eliminate the hazard. They comprise better methods of garbage disposal and drainage, elimination of hedges and soil cover and cessation of farming activity.