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 can be requested and further information about the regulations can be obtained from Vilnius TWR. For the safe aircraft operation on the apron the information will be issued to each aircraft by TWR, separately.

Aircraft de-icing liquids are permitted to be used at all aircraft stands.

The testing of aircraft engines shall be performed at the aircraft stand 25 upon completing the specified form of permit at Ground OPS service. In special cases Ground OPS can approve engine test in another stand or TWY.

Aircraft cross bleed engine start-up procedures and limitations:

1. Engines start-up using increased power on stands: 101, 102, 103, 104, 47, 47A, 48, 49, 50, 29, 32–37 and 204–208 is prohibited;
2. Engines start-up using increased power allowed on the:Engines start-up using increased power allowed on the:
   • Stand 6 when ACFT nose in north and stand 12 vacant;
     
   • Stand 7 when ACFT nose in north and stand 13 vacant;
     
   • Stand 8 when ACFT nose in north and stand 14 vacant;
     
   • Stand 12 when ACFT nose in south and stand 6 vacant;
     
   • Stand 13 when ACFT nose in south and stand 7 vacant;
     
   • Stand 14 when ACFT nose in south and stand 8 vacant;
     
   • Stand 22 when ACFT nose in north and stands 24 and 25 vacant;
   • Stand 23 when ACFT nose in north and stand 26 vacant.
3. Engines start-up using increased power allowed:
   
   • On the other stands not referred in the items 1 and 2;
     
   • On TRP (Tug Release Point): TRP J1, TRP J2, TRP J3, TRP K1, TRP M1, TRP L3, TRP L4 (facing north only), TRP L5, TRP L6, TRP L7, TRP L8, TRP L9, TRP Y points that are marked on taxiing routes J, K, L, M and Y (see EYVI AD 2.24-03).
     
4. Aircraft engine tests only at ground idle are permitted on all aircraft stands, and higher idle tests may only be performed on aircraft stands 24, 25 or 26, subject to prior approval by Ground OPS Service. Engine tests at higher idle are allowed from 0700 to 2200 local time.

On aircraft stands 24, 25 or 26, when performing engine tests at higher idle, the section of the aircraft taxiing and the ground vehicle route passing through the rear part of the aircraft stand, where the engines are tested, must be closed to traffic, and the restriction must be announced by an ATIS message and marked with prohibited traffic signs ("prisms").

For aircraft with wingspan more than 24 M 180° turns allowed only on the turn pad RWY 01 along assigned track. Turns on the turn pad without using assigned track are prohibited.

2  Taxiing to and from stands, other limitations

Arriving aircraft will be allocated a stand number by TWR.

General Aviation aircraft will have to use the General Aviation Parking area. 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 118.205.

Departing aircraft shall obtain the push-back and taxi clearance from TWR CH 118.205. Pilots shall only ask for start-up and push-back permission after having confirmed that the ground crew is ready. The anti-collision light must be switched on just prior to push-back or taxi. Upon receiving push-back permission the aircraft shall move within 1 minute in order to ensure conflict free ground operations and maximum usage of ground capacity. If the 1 minute window is expired, the push-back permission will automatically expire and a push-back permission shall be requested again.

Aircraft parking in stand 54 is permitted strictly by coordination with Airport Operations Service: Tel: +370 5 273 93 33, Mob. +370 612 90 122, e-mail: [email protected].

Taxiing to aircraft stands 204–208 via taxiing route J only.

Taxiing to aircraft stands 22 and 23 are allowed only via taxiing routes I and M. Taxiing via taxiing route M using the minimum power of the aircraft engines.

When an aircraft with wingspan more than 42.6 M taxiing via taxiing route M for parking into stands 22 and 23, stand 26 must be vacant.

Towing from aircraft stand 29 with the tug only.

Taxiing into aircraft stands 30, 31, 33–37 via taxiing route L only.

Taxiing out of stands 30, 31, 33–37 on own engines power is prohibited and carried out pushing on taxiing route L with a tug only. The rule does not apply to helicopters.

Taxiing out of stands 204–208 on own engines power is prohibited and carried out by pushing on taxiing route J with a tug only.

Aircraft parking stand 47A is used without a tow and aerobriges.

Taxiing to stands 209, 210, 211, 212 via taxiing route Y only.

Stands W1, W2, W209, W211, W212 used for de-icing. Taxiing to stands W209, W211, W212 via taxiing route I only.

Stands 101–104, 204–209, 211, W1, W2, W209, W211, W212 for aircraft with wingspan up to 36 M.

Stand 210 for Aircraft with wingspan up to 65 M. Aircraft parking and taxiing to/from stand 210 is only available if stands 209, 211 are empty.

Aircraft parking and taxiing to/from stand W209 is only available if stands 209, 210 are empty.

Aircraft parking and taxiing to/from stand W211 is only available if stands 210, 211 are empty.

Stand 212 for ACFT with wingspan up to 60.3 M.

Stand 212 available for ACFT with height up to 17.5 M and length up to 59 M.

Taxiing of ACFT via taxiing route J starting from the departure terminal towards eastern direction is not allowed when either or both stands 102 and 103 are occupied by ACFT. Aircraft shall use minimum power of aircraft engines on apron.

For more detailed information about aircraft stands refer on chart EYVI AD 2.24-03.

3  Parking area for General Aviation

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

4  Parking area for helicopters

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

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  Training flights, technical test flights, use of runways

Training and Training,technical test flights allowed from 0400 till 1900 UTC only after obtaining permission from Vilnius TWR. No more than one training or technical test flight is allowed at the same time. Taking into account the intensity of scheduled traffic 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. For Medium and Heavy aircraft types training flights possible only by performing IFR ARR/DEP flight procedures and restrictions. If impossible to perform IFR ARR/DEP procedures and restrictions, training flights can be performed at another international airport, after prior coordination with ATC of the selected airport.Training, technical test flights allowed from 0400 till 1900 UTC only after obtaining permission from Vilnius TWR. No more than one training or technical test flight is allowed at the same time. Taking into account the intensity of scheduled traffic and the current traffic situation, the TWR makes the decision on whether to permit these flights and provides information on RWY in use. For Medium and Heavy aircraft types training flights possible only by performing IFR ARR/DEP flight procedures and restrictions. If impossible to perform IFR ARR/DEP procedures and restrictions, training flights can be performed at another international airport, after prior coordination with ATC of the selected airport.

Please note that priority for scheduled flights will prevail.

7  Helicopter traffic, limitation

NIL.

8  Runway Occupancy Time

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 an aerodrome service unit at the owner's or operator's expense.

9  Runway Occupancy Time

Vilnius 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 Vilnius TWR must be notified before lining up on the RWY.

1  General

All flights within Vilnius TMA and Vilnius 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.

These speeds are applied for ATC separation purposes and are mandatory. Aircraft unable to conform to these speeds must inform ATC and state which speeds can be used.

• 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 5000 FT MSL, carry out instrument approach for the runway–in–use. See EYVI AD 2.24-12, EYVI AD 2.24-13 and EYVI 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 BILDI for RWY 01 or IAF MIZOP for RWY 19 (for non-RNAV ACFT to IAF VNO), descent in holding pattern to 5000 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 94 766 (Approach) or +370 706 94 767 (Tower). If possible stay on the line until further instructed 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.

RWY 01: RWY 01:

• omni-directional departures not authorized;
• to follow standard instrument departure routes (SID);
  
• if unable to follow SID – turn has to be commenced not below 4000 FT MSL;
  
• applying radar vectoring method (including “DIRECT TO”) to authorize left turn only after the aircraft has passed way point VI101 or right turn not below 3000 FT MSL has been reached.

RWY 19:

• omni-directional departure is authorized from 0700 to 2200 local time;
• height restrictions are not applied for the first turn

Note. Requirements do not apply in the event of a risk to flight safety (e.g. dangerous meteorological events, emergencies and other contingencies during the flight).

• when departing RWY 01: Climb straight ahead with PDG 7.0 % to turning altitude 1100 FT MSL. Continue climb to appropriate MSA.
• when departing RWY 19: Climb straight ahead with PDG 7.0 % to turning altitude 1000 FT MSL. Continue climb to appropriate MSA.

Note 1. Omni-directional departures NW of RWY in sector 270° to 360° not authorized.

Note 2. Omni-directional departures from 2200 to 0700 local time is not authorized.

4  Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)

5  Radar Procedures within Vilnius TMA

6  VFR flights

1. Flight plan shall be filed for the flight concerned;
2. ATC clearance shall be obtained from the Vilnius 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 Vilnius TWR.