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 provided to any aircraft entering and leaving aircraft stand on apron. Any other information about the local regulations can be obtained from Palanga TWR.

2  Taxiing to and from stands, other limitations

Aircraft taxi via given taxiing routes only. Aircraft movement to/from parking stands will be guided by marshallers. Taxiing to aircraft stands 1–2 is possible via stand 1 from taxiing route C only.

Taxiing to aircraft stands 3–7 is possible via next free parking stand, parking direction must be to the west only.

Taxiing to aircraft stand 8 is performed only from taxiing route D, parking direction must be to the south.

Stand 1 is used for aircraft with wingspan up to 52 M.

Stands 2–7 are used for aircraft with wingspan up to 36 M.

Stand 8 is used for aircraft with wingspan up to 25 M.

Stand number for arriving aircraft will be allocated by TWR.

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 124.305.

Departing aircraft shall obtain engines start-up, taxi clearance from TWR.

Ground handling company FREQ 131.500 MHZ is responsible for the movement and servicing an aircraft on the parking stand. From the moment when a departing aircraft that obtained permission for taxing, Palanga TWR is taking responsibility for the safe movement of an aircraft in the maneuvering area until the moment when arriving aircraft has reported to Palanga TWR marshaller in sight. Marshaller is responsible for guiding aircraft at standing area.

180° turns on RWY for aircraft of categories C and D are allowed only in designated areas at the ends of the RWY (see EYPA AD 2.24-01).

Testing of aircraft engines in exceptional cases can be performed at ACFT stand 1.

3  Parking area for General Aviation

General Aviation aircraft will have to use the General Aviation Parking stands 9–15.

Taxiing to aircraft stands 9–15 along the guide line, parking direction must be to the west only.

Stands 9–15 are used for aircraft with wingspan up to 18 M.

4  Parking area for helicopters

ACFT stands 1–7 are used for helicopters parking.

5  Apron, taxiing during winter conditions

The taxi guide lines might not be visible due to snow. Assistance from "FOLLOW-ME" vehicle can be requested via TWR.

6  School and training Training flights, technical test flights, use of runways
School and training flights, technical test flights, use of runways

Training Schooland training, technical test flights can only be made after permission obtained from Palanga TWR. No more than two training and technical test flights are allowed at the same time. Taking into account the intensity of scheduled flights and the current traffic situation, the TWR makes the decision on whether to permit these flights.Information about RWY in use will be given by TWR.

7   Helicopter traffic, limitation

Helicopters taxiing from RWY to stands via TWY A are using taxiing route.

8  Removal of disabled aircraft from runways

In case an aircraft is wrecked on a runway, it is the duty of the owner or user 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 an aerodrome service unit at the owner’s or user’s expense.

1  General

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

2  IFR arrival

• 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.

• When the approach clearance is received, proceed in accordance with the published approach procedures;
• When during STAR execution, but the approach clearance is not received, follow the STAR, maintain the last cleared FL (ALT) to IAF, then descend in holding pattern to 4000 FT MSL (over IAF NAPUS to 3000 FT MSL), carry out instrument approach for the runway–in–use. See EYPA AD 2.24-14, EYPA AD 2.24-15 and EYPA AD 2.24-19;
• When during radar vectoring or DIRECT TO method, when the approach clearance is not received, maintain the last cleared FL (ALT), proceed direct to holding pattern over IAF SOMPU for RWY 01 or IAF NAPUS for RWY 19 (for non-RNAV ACFT to IAF PN), descent in holding pattern to 4000 FT MSL (over IAF NAPUS to 3000 FT MSL) and carry out an instrument approach for the runway–in–use; 
  
• During a missed approach, proceed in accordance with the published missed approach procedures.

If an IFR flight encounters VMC and the pilot in command decides to continue flying in VMC, the pilot shall set transponder code 7601, land at the nearest suitable aerodrome and report arrival by the most expeditious means to the appropriate ATS unit. The aircraft will still fly under IFR rules.

Note: Aircraft having a mobile phone on board shall contact ATC on +370 706 94 111. If possible stay on the line until further instructed by ATC.

3  IFR Departure

Pilot in-command of departing aircraft shall establish radio contact with Palanga TWR for reasons:

• 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.

When departing from RWY 01/19 climb straight ahead with PDG 7.7 % to turning altitude 500 FT MSL. Continue climb to appropriate MSA.

The Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) are established for take-off only at Palanga international aerodrome when Runway Visual Range (RVR) value limitation is from 350 M till 250 M.

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.

4  Radar Procedures within Palanga TMA

5  VFR flights

1. Flight plan shall be filed for the flight concerned;
2. ATC clearance shall be obtained from the Palanga TWR not later than 5 min before entering TMA/CTR;
   
3. Deviation from ATC clearance (given) may only be made, if a 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 Palanga TWR.