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Date July,2008


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CONTENTS

Foreword...............................................................................................................3

General

Information

IGI

Airport

...........................................................................

5

Chapter01 ApronRulesandRegulations...............................................................6

Chapter02 TerminalOperations........................................................................52

Chapter03 FireSafety .......................................................................................57

Chapter04 AirportSecurity................................................................................65

Chapter05 CustomerServiceStandards.............................................................68

Chapter06 CommercialRetail&ServiceOperationalStandards...........................73

Chapter07

Filming

Policy

..................................................................................

81

Chapter08 Leafleting&Promotions...................................................................87

Chapter09 EnvironmentManagement...............................................................91

Chapter10 Bird&WildlifeManagement............................................................98

Chapter11 Aviation Charges.............................................................................103

Chapter12 SlotCoordination...........................................................................111

Chapter13 CargoOperations............................................................................114

Disclaimer

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122

Abbreviations.....................................................................................................123


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Foreword

1. Introduction

Airports Authority of India (AAI), in the interest of the better management of the Indira GandhiInternational Airport, New Delhi (IGI Airport) and overall public interest, granted some of its functions ofoperating, maintaining, developing, designing, constructing, upgrading, modernizing, financing andmanaging of the IGI Airport to Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL), a joint venture companyby virtue of the lease deed dated 25

th April, 2006 and the Operation Management and Development

Agreement (OMDA) dated 4thApril 2006, executed between DIAL and AAI. As per OMDA, DIAL has

the exclusive right and authority to undertake the functions of AAI being the functions including operation,maintenance, development, design, construction, upgradation, modernization, finance and managementof the Airport. As part of the upgradation, DIAL has the right and privilege to regulate the entites who areengaged in various activities at IGI Airport.

The Airport Rules & Regulation Manual (ARR Manual) is a compilation of various rules and regulationsprepared by DIAL on the basis of Applicable Law and the prevailing airport norms. It shall be applicable

to all the Airport Users who have been engaged in the business of operating aircrafts for commercial orgeneral use or commercial activities at IGI Airport and also applies to one time users having nopermanent establishment.

2. Purpose

Rules and regulations as outlined in ARR Manual are designed to facilitate efficient and smooth businesstransaction at IGI Airport. ARR Manual is intended to be reasonable, non-arbitrary and non-discriminatoryand therefore apply equally to all Airport Users.

The purpose of ARR Manual, inter-alia is to assist in the accomplishment of the following:

(i) Establishing airport safety guidelines;

(ii) Establishing the airport as a reasonable, well organized, controlled, and attractive place to work,do business and interact with users;

(iii) Establishing quality standards by which all users of the airport must comply in order to ensurebest possible service standards to passengers and users;

(iv) Establishing a management document used by airport management to ensure fair, legal, andequitable business standards and treatment of people;

(v) Establishing written and approved rules and regulations which will be administered by airportmanagement for compliance by all tenants of the airport, and the general public.

3. Scope, Appl ication and Compliance

ARR Manual shall apply to all Airport Users without any discrimination. The ARR Manual is designed toaccommodate the safe, orderly, and efficient operation of the IGI Airport. All Airport Users, shall be

governed by ARR Manual.

The administration of the terms of the ARR Manual shall be under the authority, responsibility, andcontrol of the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of DIAL.

The policy making activities of the ARR Manual shall be confined to DIAL and are reviewed by theAirports Authority of India (AAI ).

The ARR Manual shall be applicable from 1stJuly, 2008.


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All Airport Users shall comply with the rules and regulations contained in ARR Manual. Any such AirportUser contravening these Rules and Regulations shall be liable for penal action under the provisions of therespective Applicable Laws and AAI Regulations.

Definitions

Appl icable Laws: means all laws, by-laws, rules, regulations, orders, ordinances, protocols, codes,guidelines, policies, notices, directions, judgments, decrees passed by or other requirements or officialdirective(s) of any governmental authority or person acting under the authority of any governmentalauthority, relevant authority and / or of any statutory authority including the Municipal Corporation ofDelhi, the Delhi Development Authority and other municipal or local authorities, Bureau of Civil AviationSecurity, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India.

Airports Authority of India Regulations or AAI Regulations means the regulations framed by AAIunder the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 (AAI Act).

Airport Users: shall mean and include all airlines, concessionaires, government agencies, licensees,sub lessees and their employees, representatives, servants, agents, sub-agents and all such persons

who work or represent them, and all passengers and visitors.

5. Updation & Distribution of the manual

It is mandatory that ARR Manual be kept updated at all times. The ARR Manual shall undergoamendments as and when required. Any such proposed change or amendment shall be approved byCOO. As and when required such amendments will be carried out in the word processing file copy atCOO office and an updated version of the ARR Manual shall be circulated to all concerned.

The master copy of ARR Manual shall be kept at the COO office and the same shall be available forinspection.

The copies of the ARR Manual shall be issued to Airport Users on need basis. The Airport Users shall

share the contents of ARR Manual with all its staff, contractors and all other entities who are working atIGI Airport.


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General Information IGI Airport

The information appended below is obtained through a geographical survey conducted by Cartographydepartment and inspections by FIU, AAI, at IGI Airport.

Name Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi-110037

Location BRG 2280/15KM from Delhi Railway Station

(Source : AIP of India 2001)

The Geographical Coordinates of theAirport Reference Point

283407.42 N 770643.69E

h = 174.9M GPS REF.POINT

(Source : Letter No.AAI/NAD/18-24/97(M&C) dt.09.4.03 )

Elevation and Geoid undulation 227 mtrs (744 ft)

Elevations

a) Each threshold

Runway 09

Runway 27

Runway 10

Runway 28

218.5 M (Source : AIP of India-2001)


219.45 M (Source:AAD/TFD/AGME/9A/2001/300 dt.09.1.2001 )

236.97 M (Source: Same as for R/w 10)

b) Any significant high and lowpoints along the Runway

c) Highest elevation of theTouch Down Zone of aPrecision approach

Runway 27

Runway 10

Runway 28

d) Runway End Elevations

Runway 09

Runway 27

Runway 10

Runway 28

NIL

(Source : AIP of India-2001)

228.56 M / 749.9Ft

220.3 M / 722.9 Ft

236.58M / 776.2 Ft



236.97 M (Source: Same as for R/w 10)

219.45 M (Source:AAD/TFD/AGME/9A/2001/300 dt.09.1.2001)

Reference Temperature 410C (Source : AIP of India-2001)

Displacement of Threshold Runway 27 Threshold displaced by 152mts.

Details of Airport beacon Not available at IGI Airport

Name of the airport operator,address and telephone numbers atwhich the airport operator may becontacted at all times

Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (DIAL)

Udaan Bhawan, Terminal 1-B, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Tel: + 91 - 11 25661000Fax: + 91 - 11 25672144

Airport Telephone Numbers:

+91 - 11 - 2566 1000 for Terminal 1 (Both 1A & 1B)

+91 - 11 - 2560 2000 for Terminal 2 (International)

+91 - 11 - 2560 1000 for International Cargo Terminal

www.newdelhiairport.in

U T C + 05.30Hrs


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Chapter 01 - Apron Rules and Regulations

Section Contents Page

Definitionof

Terms

81 ApronRules(RulesofConduct)

1.1 ApronManagement 11

1.2 AerodromeReporting 13

1.3 AccesstoAerodromeMovementArea 13

1.4 Inspection of theAerodromeMovementArea and Obstacles Limitation

SurfacebytheAerodromeOperator

14

1.5 BasicRules 15

2 SafetyRuleswithintheAirside

2.1 Responsibilities 16

2.2 LowVisibilityOperations 16

2.3Airside

Vehicle

Control

17

2.4 SpeedLimits 17

2.5 SpecialPrivileges 18

2.6 ProhibitionofIntoxicatingBeverages 18

2.7 Parking,StoppingandUnattendedVehicles 18

2.8 ActionincaseofAccident 19

2.9 NoSmoking 19

2.10 SafetyVests 19

2.11 SafetyBelts 20

2.12 SafetyDistancefromAircraft 20

2.13 RefuellingofVehicles 21

2.14When

Aircraft

is

being

refuelled

22

2.15 Proceduresintheeventoffuelspillage 22

2.16 AircraftEmergencyExits 22

2.17 ReversingofVehicle 23

2.18 Useofcommunicationdevices(mobilephones/walkytalky) 23

2.19 Heightrestrictionlimitsigns 23

2.20 Safetyrulesforvehiclescrossingtaxiways 23

2.21 Rightofway 24

2.22 DrivingAreas 24

2.23 DrivingwithintheBaggageHandlingAreas 25

2.24 Aircraftparkingstands 25

2.25Prohibited

zones

26

2.26 RemovalofDisabledAircraft 26

2.27 SafetyAreas 26

2.28 VehicleLighting 26

2.29 TowingRules 27

2.30 Taxiways 27

2.31 EquipmentParkingAreas 27

2.32 EquipmentStagingArea 28


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2.33 ContaminationandForeignObjectDebris/Damage(FOD) 28

2.34 SpecialWeatherConditions 28

2.35 Generalrulesforpedestrian 29

2.36 GeneralRampSafetyaroundaircraftparkedatthestand 29

2.37 Instructionofauthorizedofficer 29

2.38Vehicle

Breakdown

30

3 AirsideTrafficSignsandMarkings

3.1 MandatorySigns 31

3.2 DirectionSigns 32

3.3 Markings 32

3.4 SpecialTrafficSignsandMarkingintheManoeuvringAreas 34

3.5 TrafficSignsandMarkingforholdingpositions 34

3.6 TransmitterProtectionZones 36

3.7 SpecialRights 37

3.8 TrafficControl 37

3.9 ActiontakenagainstViolatorsofthetrafficrules 37

4

AirsideVehicle

Entry

Permit

4.1 General 38

4.2 Drivingofvehicles 38

4.3 AirfieldVehicleEntryPermit 38

4.4 Supervision 42

4.5 BasicRules 42

4.6 EmergencyCall 43

4.7 GeneralParkingRegulations 43

4.8 Illegallyparkedvehicles 43

4.9 SpeedGovernor 43

5 AirsideVehicleDriverTraining

5.1General

44

5.2 GeneralRegulationsregardingDrivingAuthorizations 44

5.3 BasicTrainingCoursefordrivingontheapron 44

5.4 RequirementsforBasicTraining 45

5.5 IssuanceandValidityoftheDriversPermit 45

5.6 FeeforObtainingtheAirfieldDrivingPermit(ADP) 46

5.7 DrivingontheApronwithoutanADP 46

5.8 LossofAirfieldDrivingPermit 46

6 Contactdetails 46

AppendixARampSafetyAndGroundSafetyProcedures 47

AppendixBImmediatemeasuresincaseofdamagetodangerousgoods 48

AppendixC

DOS

and

DONTS

49

AppendixDCheckListForVehiclePermitInspection 50

AppendixEActivityChartforOil/FuelSpillageRemoval 51


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Definition of Terms

Accident An occurrence associated with the operations or handling of anaircraft in which a person is fatally or seriously injured, or the aircraft

sustains damage. (adapted from the definition contained in ICAO Annex 13.)

Aerodrome A defined area of land or water (including any buildings, installationsand equipment), intended to be used either wholly or in part for thearrival, departure and movement of aircraft.

Airport Airport shall mean those areas comprising the Indira GandhiInternational (IGI) Airport currently mapped or as may hereafter beexpanded and developed, including all buildings, structures,hangars, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, ramp areas, apronareas, gates, taxiways, runways, run-up areas, amenities andundeveloped areas.

Airport Operator Airport Operator shall mean any person, proprietorship, partnershipor corporation that is responsible for operation, management anddevelopment of the airport (currently, the airport operator is DelhiInternational Airport Private Limited (DIAL).

Aircraft Position Area The area around an aircraft position as delineated by ordermarkings and buildings.

Apron A defined area on the airport intended to accommodate aircraft forthe purpose of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo,fuelling, parking or maintenance.

Airfield Drivers Permit The card evidencing the authorization issued by DIAL Airside

Management to the holder to drive vehicle in the airside of IGIAirport in accordance with the classes of vehicles specified therein.

Airfield Vehicle Permit Permit for a vehicle to be operated in the airside of IGI Airport

Airside The movement area of the airport, access to which is controlled byDIAL including, without limitation, the runways, service roadways,taxiways, aprons, hard stand locations and parking stands used byaircraft, service vehicles and service personnel at the airport.

Driver's license A license issued by the Transport authority which entitles the holderto drive a motor vehicle.

Equipment ParkingAreas

Marked-off areas for parking equipment in the non-publicoperational areas

FOD Foreign Object Debris/Damage, known as FOD, is any loose itemon an aerodrome, which could be a danger to aircraft operations ifsucked into an engine. It is essential that the airside is a clean andFOD free environment.

Follow Me Vehicle A vehicle with a flashing yellow light, used to guide aircraft or other


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vehicles.

Incident An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with theoperation or handling of an aircraft, which affects or could affect thesafety of operation.

Injury Any condition, which requires medical assistance, including FirstAid.

Manoeuvring Area The runways and all other parts of the airport used for the take-offand landing of aircraft including the surrounding safety zones andthe taxiways as well as all other areas of the airport designed fortaxiing aircraft with the exception of the apron. The apron does notcount as part of the aircraft manoeuvring area.

Markings A symbol or group of symbols displayed on the surface of themovement area in order to convey aeronautical information.

Notice of Breach of

Rules

A report made by the Airside Monitoring and Inspecting Specialist or

Apron Supervisor of any violations of the Apron Rules andRegulations set forth hereinafter.

Operational Areas,General:

The part of the non-public operational areas located between theapron and the public areas and separated from these neighbouringareas by fences or gates.

Operational Areas, Non-public

All those areas of the airport that are separated from public traffic byfences and gates. These areas comprise the general operationalareas, the apron, the runway system (manoeuvring area) and thetransit areas.

Perimeter Road That road within the airside that allows vehicles to move around the

airport clear of apron, taxiways and runways.

Parking Place Marked-off area for parking one vehicle.

Vehicular Lane A driving lane in the general operational areas and/on the apron,surfaced and/or marked by solid white lines.

Runway A defined area on the airport prepared for the landing and take-off ofaircraft.

Service Lane The specially marked intersection of a Service Road with a taxiway,apron taxiway or taxi lane.

EquipmentParking/Staging Area A marked area next to an aircraft parking position, where handlingequipment is assembled prior to the arrival of an aircraft.

Taxi-in Area That area of the apron which is used by an aircraft taxiing into itsposition.

Taxiway A defined path for the taxiing of aircraft, marked by a yellow lineand, where necessary, bordered by a red safety line.


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Vehicle The term vehicle refers to the types of vehicles and equipmentdescribed in the Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents.

Vehicle Permit Permit for a vehicle to be driven in certain areas in the non-publicoperational areas of IGI Airport.

Operational Area Operational Area shall mean the area of the Airport used orintended to be used for landing, takeoff or surface maneuvering ofaircraft including the associated hangars and navigational andcommunication facilities.


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1. Apron Rules (Rules of Conduct)

1.1 Apron Management

The aim of these procedures is to provide for the orderly and safe allocation of aircraft parkingstands at IGI Airport. Parking stands have been designed and marked to ensure that appropriateseparation distances are maintained, and that aircraft refuelling and servicing activities can beundertaken without interference to adjacent parked aircraft.

1.1.1 Responsibilities:

The COO has overall responsibility for implementing procedures for aircraft parking control.

The Head, Air Side management is responsible for the day-to-day control and organization of thesafe and expeditious movement of aircraft around the airport and to and from the aircraft stands.Within this department Duty officer i.e., Operations Duty Manager (ODM) is responsible for theimmediate operational efficiency of the Airport. ODM is available throughout 24 hours at IGI

Airport. Two Apron Controls exists at IGI Airport for movement area safety and apronmanagement.

The ODM is responsible for parking stand allocation, cleaning of movement area by deployingmanual apron cleaners, positioning bird chasers, garbage removal and coordination with ATC inaddition to the duties and responsibilities designed and circulated by AAI (HQrs) vide operationscircular no. 15 of 1998.

Parking Stand Allocation

Parking stands are allocated on 12 hourly basis by Apron Control-II for International apronparking stands. Similarly, for Domestic apron they are allocated by AOCC in coordination with

ATC. The principle objective is to allocate bays in order to ensure maximum utilization of in-contact bays. The convenience of operating airlines is also taken into consideration while

allocating bays.


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ParkingStandAllocation

Parking facility limitations:

i. No night parking is permitted for domestic non-scheduled flights (excluding Private airlines withtheir base at IGI Airport, New Delhi).

ii. No night parking/stop-over/halt for non-scheduled international flights and domestic flight withaircraft having wing span of more than 34.5 mtrs. and length 34 mtrs. is permitted unless suitable

tow bar is available with ground handling agent or on board the aircraft.

iii. The parking stand limitations at IGI airport is mentioned below:-

Parking Stands at IGI Airport

INTERNATIONAL + CARGO + DOMESTIC26 + 06 + 63 = 95

INTERNATIONAL

Total No. of parking stands = 269 Nose in stands = 09Remote parking stands = 17

DOMESTICAPRON

INTERNATIONAL APRON

12 hours before ODM/AAMII carries out Parking stand

allocation on the basis of daywise flight schedule in

coordination with international carriers and authorised

GHA.

Communication to ATC and Airline operator regarding

parkingstandnumbers.

As far as possible last minute changes are avoided, if

changesoccurred

immediately

ATC,

airline

Operator,

GHA

willbeinformed.

Onthebasisofthetypeofaircraftparkingstands

areallocated.

After receiving ETA from ATC, communication is

senttoATCandairlineoperatorregardingparking

standnumbers.

Asfaraspossiblelastminutechangesareavoided,

if changes occur, immediately ATC, airline

operatorand

GHA

will

be

informed.


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1.2 Aerodrome Reporting

1.2.1 Purpose:

The aim of these procedures is to ensure that DGCA and AIS are notified of any changes in thephysical condition of the airport and of new obstacles that may affect the safety of aircraft operationsand any other significant event which affect the safety of aircraft using the aerodrome.

Aeronautical Information in India is being collected and disseminated by the A.I.S. Section of AAI,New Delhi through the publication of A.I.P., A.I.C., and A.I.P.-Supplements. At IGI Airport, New Delhi,the following Units are established, as supplement to AIS at the AIS Reporting Office:

a) International NOTAM Office.b) Pre-flight Information Centre.

1.2.2 NOTAMS:

Broadly NOTAMs can be divided into two categories i.e. short term NOTAM and long term

NOTAM. A short term NOTAM contains information in respect of changes/unserviceabilities etc.,for more than two hours and less than 24 hrs in respect of locations of direct importance toaircraft operations, requiring limited distribution to adjacent states only. Long term NOTAMcontains information of a general and lasting character affecting aircraft operations in general.This series is issued only by the International NOTAM Office, New Delhi under the authority of theDirector General of Civil Aviation and given wide publicity by disseminating to all the recipients ofNOTAMs from the four NOTAM offices in India.

Note: Any change in the reporting procedures shall be reported to Officer-in-Charge, AISSection, Airports Authority of India (NAD), New ATS Complex, New Delhi.Tel. No.: 25653460, 25653462 Ext. No. 1008 /Fax No. 25653455

1.3 Access to the Aerodrome Movement Area

The aim of these procedures is to assist the safety of aircraft operations by only permitting accessinto the movement area to authorized persons, vehicles, equipments or animals.

1.3.1 Responsibilities

The responsible authorities for controlling access to Airside at the aerodrome are as follows:

i) Chief Operating Officer:The chief controlling authority is COO through Chief Aviation Security Officer (CASO) of AviationSecurity Group (ASG). COO exercises the overall control and responsibility for implementing theaviation security guidelines and to develop procedures; resources are provided for the control ofairside access to the airport and entry into the terminal buildings.

ii) Chief Aviation Security Officer (CASO), Aviation Security Group:Security services headed by CASO of ASG are contracted by AAI to provide a uniformed and armedsecurity forces for safety mandatory and regulatory obligations. Their deployment is at all entry pointsof terminal buildings, at perimeter walls for checking the airport fencing, operational area and insidethe terminal buildings for prevention of unlawful interference in civil aviation, except aircraft anti-sabotage which is airlines responsibility.


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1.3.2 Role of Aviation Security Group for prevention of unlawful interference in Civil Aviation:

Access control to the Terminal and Operational area. Responsible for the discipline and provision of security service at the airport through armed

personnel.

Responsible for Airport Perimeter security. Guarding of aircrafts To assist in implementation of contingency plans related to aviation and airport as and when

required Keep in readiness to meet any security threat to airport and associated facilities To monitor day-to-day security and report to the COO

1.4 Inspection of the Aerodrome Movement Area and Obstacles Limi tation Surface bythe Aerodrome Operator

1.4.1 Purpose

The aim of these procedures is to ensure that the movement area, related facilities and the Obstacle

Limitation Surfaces (OLS) are regularly inspected to ensure DGCA safety standards are maintained.

1.4.2 Responsibilities

Arrangements for carry ing out inspect ionRegular and periodical inspection schedule has been drawn for inspecting movement area and obstaclelimitation surfaces. The responsibilities are enumerated below:

The COO has the overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are established andresources provided for airport inspection in order to ensure that DGCA standards aremet.

The Head, Air Side Management (ASM) carries out inspection on working days regardingairport facilities and OLS for the purpose of achieving the standards.

Apron Controls have been set up separately for Domestic and International apron headedby Apron Manager to carry out serviceability inspections as per the standards.

Inspections at dawn and dusk are carried out as per local timings. After heavy rainfall, strong winds or other significant phenomenon which

could reasonably be expected to affect the serviceability of the airport As and when requested by ATC. After a reported bird hit on the runway. After completion of work as per NOTAM. As advised by a responsible official such as maintenance staff of airport,

aircraft pilot, airline representative regarding possible problem on themovement area.

SAB Surface Friction Tester is used to measure surface friction values ofrunways after resurfacing of runways, during monsoon and peak summermonths.


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1.5 Basic Rules

1.5.1 General Information

(1) The access of vehicle into the non-public operation area requires the approval of Head,ASM. Unauthorized access to the non-public operation area and movement area isforbidden. Access authorization is controlled by means of vehicle permit, checks at entrygates to the non-public operations area and movement area.

(2) Instructions issued by authorized personnel from Apron Control must be obeyed.(3) Every person driving the vehicle must conduct himself in such a way as to avoid exposing

himself or other people to danger. This will is to ensure safe and smooth aircraft andvehicular movements, and to avoid any impairment of flight operations, in particular oftaxiing aircraft.

(4) All vehicles in or upon a ramp and apron area and operational area must at all times plyon the service roads and vehicular lanes.

(5) Before operating a vehicle, the driver must make sure that his vehicle is fully road worthyand compliant to the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 as applicable. No vehicle shallbe operated which is not in a road worthy condition.

(6) The use of vehicle shall be limited to the absolute minimum required. The unnecessaryrunning of engines is prohibited.

(7) Drivers are not permitted to use hand held or car cellular phones while driving. If thecellular phone receiver has to be picked up or held, it should be ensured that the vehicleis stationary and the engine is switched off. The use of mobile radio equipment is notcovered by the regulations.

(8) Drivers of vehicles shall watch for pedestrian especially in poor visibility conditions.

(Refer: Appendix C Dos and Donts)


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2. Safety Rules within the Airside

2.1 Responsibilities

Head, ASM has the overall responsibility for maintaining the safety of the apron. Apron control

continuously monitors the movement area to obstacle-free aircraft movements. Along with apron control,the agencies using apron such as Airline Operators and refuelling companies are also equally responsiblefor apron safety.

2.1.1 Parking stands have been designed and marked to ensure that appropriate separationdistances are maintained and that aircraft refuelling and servicing activities can beundertaken without interference to adjacent parked aircraft. All parking stands atdomestic terminal are of linear type; power-in power-out and at the time of taxi out,aircraft will be on brake up thrust power only and for high power run-up of engines anisolated area has been provided with blast fence. At international parking stands, allparking stands are of power-in and push-back. In addition to this blast fences areprovided wherever required.

2.1.2 Airlines and fuel companies are also responsible for the observance of safety proceduresduring the fuelling of aircraft. All personnel working on aprons should, however, be madeaware of the major safety precautions and should report any apparent breach to ApronManager and in-charge of fuelling operations. The main precautions to be observed are:

a) No smoking or naked lights within the fuelling zone.b) Auxiliary power units and ground power units shall not be started during the

fuelling operations.c) A clear exit path maintained to and from the aircraft to allow the quick removal of

refuellers and persons in an emergency.d) Aircraft and supply sources shall be correctly bonded and the correct earthing

procedures employed.e) Fire extinguishers of a suitable type should be readily available.

f) Fuel spillage should be immediately brought to the attention of the Apron Controland in-charge of refuelling operation.g) Fuelling companies should position their vehicles near to the aircraft to ensure

that taxiing clearance limits are not infringed.h) Protection from Jet Blast should be 45 meters.

2.1.3 Apron Manager during routine inspections ensures that all precautions are exercised byairline operators and oil companies while refuelling is in progress and deploys cleaningstaff for maintaining cleanliness in movement areas.

An Activity chart showing action to be taken on fuel spillage during refuelling ofaircraft is at Appendix E.

2.2 Low Visibility Operations

2.2.1 Purpose:

The aim of these procedures is to provide pilots with information relevant to aircraft arrival/departures inconditions of low visibility at the IGI Airport.


General Manager (Aero) has overall responsibility for developing low visibility procedures and after theapproval of DGCA for circulation to user departments.


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COO is responsible for implementation of Safeguarding Procedures and action to be taken by DIAL forthe Low Visibility Procedures.

Watch Supervisory Officer shall implement Low Visibility Procedure when either Touch Down RVR or MIDRVR is less than 800m and/or the cloud ceiling is less than 200ft. He shall also ensure that Low Visibility

Procedure in Force is included in ATIS broadcast.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) have been drawn as approved by DGCA for IGI Airport. Theseprocedures have been disseminated to all concerned who are associated with the implementation of thesame.

2.3 Airside Vehicle Control

2.3.1 Purpose:

The purpose of the airside vehicle control is to ensure the safe airside operation of vehicles on IGI Airport.


Chief Operating Officer has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of proceduresand provision of resources for the control of vehicles entering and operating on the airside of IGI Airport.

Head, Air Side Management is responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Handbook areimplemented through apron control and for conducting audit/inspection.

Head, Air Side operations/AGM (ASM) during office hours and Sr. Airport Manager (Shift) after officehours are responsible for carrying out instructions, testing and maintaining records of persons approvedfor an authority to drive airside.

The Apron Manager and Assistant Manager (Apron Control) have the day-to-day responsibility forensuring the movement of people and vehicles in accordance with the laid down regulations. Theyconduct surprise checks, special drives to check the vehicles permits and Airfield driving permits of theoperators, if found defaulter, penalties are imposed.

2.4 Speed Limi ts

(1) In any event, where a Speed Limit is indicated by a sign, this shall be the Speed Limit for thearea. (This speed limit is the maximum speed for ideal conditions and must be reduced whendriving and visibility conditions deteriorate.)

(2) Drivers must obey all regulatory signs and (unless otherwise indicated by signs) adhere to thefollowing speed limits:

(1) The speed limit in the entire non-public operational area is restricted to(i) On Service Road: 30km/hr(ii) Vehicles with trailers not equipped with brakes and on apron/vehicular

lane: 15km/hr


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(iii) If the aircraft stand is occupied, all vehicles operating on an aircraft parking area andthe adjacent traffic corridor should not exceed: 10Km/hr

2.5 Special Privileges

Speed Limit Exemption(1) Emergency vehicles such as fire vehicles, ambulance and security vehicles on call must

be given priority to move ahead quickly and safely. Any indication of their approach suchas sirens or flashing lights should prompt the driver to give way by moving to the left,slowing down or stopping if necessary.

(2) Follow Me vehicles including the vehicles they escort are exempted from the speed limitwhen attending to an emergency. They may leave the established service roads ifnecessary.

(3) The vehicles described above, must give way to taxiing and towing aircraft at all times.

2.6 Prohibition of Intoxicating Beverages

(1) Drivers who are entrusted with the operation of a motor vehicle or automotive equipmentin the course of their duties are not allowed to consume intoxicating beverages while onduty or for an adequate period of time before coming on duty. The same applies tomedicine or drugs, which impair driving ability.

(2) Furthermore, an absolute ban on alcohol shall apply to all persons working in airsideoperations areas, i.e., maneuvering, ramp and apron areas, including the aircrafthandling facilities and installations accessible from these areas.

(3) The Airport Operator shall be entitled at any time to ensure strict observance of this banby carrying out checks, including breathalyzers, and to expel from these areastemporarily or permanently any person found violating this ban or refusing to submit to acheck. As part of the employers responsibility toward the employee, employers of suchpersons shall be under an obligation to take all suitable measures to contribute to theenforcement of this ban on alcohol. The Airport Operator shall be furnished evidence ofsuch measures.

2.7 Parking, Stopping and Unattended Vehicles

(1) Vehicles shall be parked, ensuring a safety distance on both sides being not less than0.60 meters from the outer edge of the vehicle.

(2) Vehicles on the airside shall be parked in the marked and relevant allotted parking space.(3) Stopping and parking are subject to the Apron Rules and Regulations. Vehicles may be

parked only with their handbrakes on or otherwise secured against uncontrolled rollingand only in the parking areas provided by DIAL.

(4) No vehicle shall be stopped or parked on any taxiway, taxi lane, service road andvehicular lane, or areas marked by red and white zebra lines.

(5) It is forbidden to park or leave vehicles or equipment unattended behind vehicles, which,by reason of the local conditions, can only reverse, out of their current position. If in

exceptional cases it is not possible to avoid this, the driver of the blocked vehicle must benotified of the situation.

(6) As a safety measure and to minimize accidents involving reversing vehicles, drivers areurged to park their vehicles nose out. All drivers are reminded to exercise caution whenreversing their vehicles from parking lots into the vehicular traffic lane.


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2.8 Action in Case of Accident

All accidents and damages that occur should be immediately reported to DIAL and the necessary actionwould be taken in conjunction with other relevant agencies. Contact details are as mentioned below:

Apron Control - Tel. +91 011 25653352, 25602516, 25602221

(1) The area of the accident or damage shall be secured. The owner of vehicles andequipment are required to provide drivers particulars to Apron Control.

(2) The details of a person alleged to have been driving or in charge of any vehicle at thetime of an accident or to have committed an offence shall be provided to the Aproncontrol.

(3) All persons involved in an accident and witness/es shall remain at the scene of theaccident until an officer of the Apron Control arrives. If witnesses cannot stay at thescene due to other urgent duties, they shall report to the Apron control immediately uponaccomplishing their duties

(4) Chief Operating Officer ensures that all incidents are properly investigated at the airportand investigation report sent to the headquarters immediately by the quickest means ofcommunication, conforming the following information:

a. Details of incidentb. Findingsc. Cause of incidentd. Person (s) responsible for the incidente. Recommendation for preventing such incident in future and action taken thereof

(5) In addition to the above a monthly summary report is also generated by Head,Air Side Management and sent to the Headquarters for analysis. The report contains thefollowing :

Assess the magnitude of the problem

Establish the cost of apron incidents/accidents

Determine areas of future intervention

Analyse the possible trends in incident/accident rates and determine theeffectiveness of apron safety activities

Pinpoint high risk areas in procedures, equipment, and the environment

2.9 No Smoking

Smoking and the use of open flames and unprotected lights on the apron - also invehicles - are prohibited. This applies also in the baggage gate area in theimmediate vicinity of the movement area.

2.10 Safety Vests

All personnel entering/performing work at all apron areas, including all aircraft stands are required to wear

the high visibility safety vest at all times. It is also mandatory to wear the high visibility safety vest whilemoving on apron area.

(1) The basic colour of the background material of the high visibility safety vest shall beyellow or lime green.

(2) Comply with the following aspects:

Minimum area of 0.5m2of background material

Minimum area of 0.13m2 of retro reflective material The airport pass should be

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(3) The high visibility safety vest shall be imprinted with the respective organization logo foreasy identification. During inclement weather, all personnel entering/performing work atall movement areas, are required to wear the high visibility raincoat/rain suit at all times.The specifications for the high visibility raincoat/rain suit to be used at IGI Airport are asfollows:(i) The basic colour of the background material of the high visibility raincoat/rain suit

shall be yellow or lime green.(ii) Comply with the following aspects:

Minimum area of 0.8m2of background material

Minimum area of 0.2m2of retro reflective material

(iii) The airport pass should be visible when wearing the high visibility rain coast/rainsuit.

(iv) The high visibility raincoat/rain suit shall be imprinted with the respectiveorganization logo for easy identification. It is also acceptable in case of rain, highvisibility safety vest is worn over a non-high visibility raincoat/rain suit.

2.11 Safety Belts

Driver shall fasten their seat belts when the vehicle is in motion. All drivers shall belt up where seat beltsare constructed in a vehicle.

2.12 Safety Distance from Airc raft

Drivers and airside personnel must be aware of the dangerous effects of jet blast injuries that could becaused by rotating propellers and potential ingestion when in close proximity to aircraft with its enginerunning.

They shall not cross in front or behind a taxiing aircraft that would subject them and or aircraft in danger.No driver shall drive a vehicle towards an aircraft with its engine running. An aircraft with its enginerunning will display a flashing red light signal known as anti-collision light.

(1) A safety distance of at least 5 meters must be maintained from the front of parkedpropeller aircraft with running engines. The minimum safety distance from the front of aparked jet aircraft with running engines is 7.5 meters.


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(2) The minimum safety distance to be maintained behind parked propeller aircraft withengine running is 20 meters, behind jet aircraft 50 meters, and behind wide body aircraft75 meters.

(3) Behind propeller aircraft taxiing or starting to taxi under their own power a minimumsafety distance of 50 meters must be maintained, behind taxiing jet aircraft of 250 meters

and 400 meters of wide body aircraft. (These figures refer to the area behind the aircraftfuselage over a width corresponding to the aircraft wingspan.)

(4) The turning range of propellers must not be entered or driven through at any time.

(5) The safety zone is delineated by an imaginary line running around the aircraft at adistance of 2 meters from the tips of the wings, nose and tail. No vehicle shall stop orpark within this zone except those in connection with the aircraft for servicing, handlingand technical maintenance. All other vehicles must be parked outside this zone. In theevent of strong ground wind all vehicles shall be parked outside the safety zone andsecured to avoid rolling.

2.13 Refueling of Vehicles

(1) Refueling Location:(i) Position of equipment parking area allotted to ground handlers.(ii) CNG station near Cargo.

To refuel powered engine vehicles or equipment at the apron area with the refueling truck is prohibited.

(2) Safety:

(i) Display sign Refueling in Progresson top of the refueling truck and place safetycone to caution other vehicles.


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(ii) Additional fire extinguisher.(iii) Plug the leakage to stop the dripping.(iv) Clean the spillage immediately.

2.14 When Airc raft is being Refueled

(1) Drivers shall not start their vehicles when within 15 meters of a refueling aircraft.

(2) Drivers of vehicles shall keep clear of the aircraft engines and shall not pass within 4meters radius around the aircraft fuel tank vents.

(3) Drivers of vehicles shall not drive over any hose or bonding cable laid during aircraftrefueling.

(i) For heavy oil spillage, scrubbing of the affected area with sawdust is required.Contact Apron Control (Tel. 25653352 ,25602516) and provide the followingdetails:-

Identify yourself and leave your contact number in case confirmation is required,and

Describe the location and extent of the spill, and whether it affects aircraft and

persons

2.15 Procedures in the Event of Fuel Spillage

This procedure applies to all the spillage including aviation fuel, hydraulic oil, chemical and sewerage.An activity chart in case of fuel spillage is described in Appendix E.

Aviat ion Fuel

(1) Fuel spillage covering an area of approximately 4m2or more constitutes a hazard and

should be brought to the immediate attention of the Fire Department(2) Do not drive through the spilt liquid.(3) Report spill to Apron control and the Fire Department.(4) If spillage is from an underground fuel pit, alert the Airport Oil company immediately and

call Apron Control or fire Department who will advice Airport oil company to activate thefuel cut-off switch at the affected section of the fuel hydrant system.

(5) Do not start the engine of motorized equipment within spill areas until is cleaned up.(6) Cordon off the spillage area.(7) Divert the traffic.(8) No ground equipment/vehicle shall be permitted to come within 15 meters of the spillage

area.(9) No Smoking or use of an appliance employing naked flame or use of an appliance

capable of producing a spark or in any other way igniting fuel.

(Refer: Appendix E Activ ity Chart for Oil / Fuel Spillage Removal)

2.16 Airc raft Emergency Exits

While the aircraft engines are being started and after the passenger stairs and bridges have beenretracted, no vehicles shall remain in the area of the emergency exits so that in case of emergency theemergency exit chutes can be extended without hindrance. The same applies for aircraft fuel handlingoperations when passengers remain in the aircraft.


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2.17 Reversing of Vehicle

Reversing of vehicle in Apron is not permitted, however reversing and driving backward are permittedonly if the local conditions make it impossible to drive forwards. When reversing or driving backwards it isthe driver's responsibility to ensure that his path is free of obstacles. If the vision of the operator of anautomotive vehicle is obstructed to the rear by the superstructure or load of the vehicle or for any other

reason, another person shall guide the driver. Every vehicle operator shall instruct his personnel andassistants in the special technical and operational features of the vehicles.

2.18 Use of Communication Devices (Mobi le phones / Walkie Talkies)

Using mobile phone or walkie-talkie whilst driving within the airside is prohibited. They should stop theirvehicle outside the service road, if they wish to use any communication equipment.

2.19 Height Restriction Limit Signs

Height restriction limit sign are installed on the Passenger Loading Bridges. Tall vehicles exceeding therespective height restriction limits indicated by such signs are to use the alternative route.

2.20 Safety Rules for Vehicles Crossing Taxiways

All drivers must comply with all traffic signs and markings provided at the service road crossing. Driversare to stop before the vehicle stop-line, look out for aircraft movements on the taxiway at all times andensure that there is no aircraft movement within 200 meters before crossing the taxiway.

No vehicle is allowed to stop in any part of the service road crossing that is within the taxiway. In theevent of a vehicle breakdown within the taxiway, the driver must ensure that it is reported to Apron controlcenter immediately. The vehicle shall not be left unattended.

All airside organizations are to ensure that their drivers are familiar with the rules and regulationsgoverning the use of all service roads that cross the taxiways.


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2.21 Right of Way

On right of way, the following priorities shall apply.

(1) Taxiing and towing aircraft.(2) Vehicles proceeding with a blue rotating lights and the escorted vehicles

(3) Guide vehicles with a yellow/red flashing lamp on including the vehicles they escort.(4) All road intersections or junction the left before right principle shall apply, unless

prescribed otherwise by traffic signs.

2.22 Driving Areas

Service Road

(1) Roads are designed for use by vehicular traffic and are identified by continuous whiteboundary lines and a broken white center line.

(2) They must generally be used.(3) Vehicles driving to destination off the apron

area (e.g., aircraft positions, equipment parkingareas), must follow the marked service road as

long as possible. In such cases the solid serviceroad boundary lines (not the solid centerline)may be crossed with due care. The shortestroute must be taken to return to the serviceroad. It is on principle prohibited to leave theservice road towards the maneuvering area.

(4) Overtaking is forbidden.

Perimeter Roadways

It is located near the fences that surround the airside. The speed limiton the perimeter roadways is 30 km/hr.

Maneuvering Area

(1) The maneuvering area is reserved for flight operations, e.g. take-off, landing and taxingof aircraft. It excludes the apron. Walking or driving on the maneuvering area is strictlyprohibited.

(2) A vehicle not equipped with a two-way radio communication system shall not enter therunway or taxiway. In the event that a radio communication failure occurs, the driver ofthe affected vehicle must leave the maneuvering area immediately while looking out andgiving way to aircraft.

Vehicular Lanes

(1) Vehicular lanes are intersecting with taxiways ortaxiway centerline. White offset broken boundarylines identify them. Vehicular lanes may also beidentified by the stop marking stop for taxing

Aircraft.(2) Vehicular lanes may be used only if this does not

hinder or endanger taxiing aircraft traffic. They must be used with special care andattention and must be cleared immediately if an aircraft approaches.


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(3) Stopping on Vehicular lanes is prohibited. In case it is beyond control switch on all fourblinkers till the time the vehicle is there.

2.23 Driving within the Baggage Handling Areas

(1) Only baggage tractors and baggage trolleys areallowed to enter the baggage handling area.

(2) Baggage tractors are to move within the vehicularlanes indicated by arrows.

(3) Pallet dollies and igloos are not allowed in thebaggage handling area.

(4) Littering is an offence in the baggage handling areas.

2.24 Airc raft Parking Stands

(1) The aircraft parking area is bordered and marked by the terminal buildings, service roadand vehicular lane, staging area and by the red boundary lines separating it off from thetaxiways.

(2) No vehicle may operate in or upon an aircraft parking area except those actively involvedin aircraft handling or servicing. Caution must also be exercised when aircraft are taxinginto or out of adjacent or opposite facingparking stand.

(3) Special caution is advised when aircraft aretaxiing into or out of their stands:(i) A stand about to be occupied by an

aircraft can be recognized by the factthat the taxi area has been cleared upto the red safety lines and the fact thatvehicles and handling and servicingequipment are standing by behindthese lines. An amber-rotating lampshould additionally mark on theequipment where aircraft parking withvisual docking guidance system (VDGS).

(ii) Aircraft intending to roll out from a parking stand are identified by the fact thatanti-collision lights are blinking while the jet engines are running and the chockshave been removed from the rear and or main undercarriage and that there areno vehicles in the immediate vicinity.

(4) Special caution is advised when approaching an aircraft.(5) The safety zone is delineated by a safety line marked around the aircraft at a distance of

at least 4.5 meters for code letter C and 7.5 meters for code letter E form the tips of thewings, from the nose and the tail, no vehicles are allowed to stop and park within thiszone except those which have to establish a direct connection with the aircraft forservicing, handling or technical maintenance. All other vehicles must be parked outsidethis zone.


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2.25 Prohib ited Zones

The passenger bridges are maneuvered in prohibited zones. They aremarked with red and white hatching. Entry into these zones on foot or byvehicle is forbidden while Passenger Bridge is being operated. A stopping

restriction applies in prohibited zones and must be kept clear of parkedhandling equipment, vehicles or other obstacles.

2.26 Removal of Disabled Aircraft

The Chief Operating Officer has overall responsibility for removal of disabled aircraft at IGI Airport.

An aircraft may become immobilised at an airport for a variety of reasons ranging from incidents such astyre burst, an aircraft running off a runway or taxiway or major accident involving partial or completedisintegration of the aircraft. A disabled aircraft on or adjacent to the movement area is considered tobe a major problem as the consequent diversion of flights results in high cost of operations to aircraftoperations to aircraft operators, loss or revenues to the airport and inconvenience to travelling public.Thus, expeditious removal of the disabled aircraft, especially when it interferes with the movements of

other aircraft, is essential.

Control of the actual lifting and removal of large aircraft is the responsibility of the registered owner or theoperator concerned, although he may seek advice, where necessary, from his insurance representativeor the aircraft manufacturer. However, if the registered owner or operator is unable to remove the aircraftor is dilatory in doing so, DIAL shall have the authority to act for him with least delay. However, this doesnot imply that other than proper recovery procedure can be used for removal of the disabled aircraft. Incase of small aircraft it may be possible for DIAL, with the agreement of the registered owner or operator,to undertake the responsibility for removal of the aircraft. In any case, it is to be ensured that the disabledaircraft or its severed parts are left undisturbed and not tempered with or otherwise removed from the sitewithout prior clearance from the Accident Investigating Authority and the aircraft owner/operator. Onlyafter these clearances, the aircraft can be removed.

2.27 Safety Areas

The purpose of safety areas is to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. They are marked in red line that mustremain clear at all times. Vehicles must not park or stand in these areas as this is the area whereaerobridges move.

2.28 Vehicle Lighting

(1) Vehicles driving in the movement areas must switch on their lower beam headlights.Driving with parking or upper beam lights is not permitted.

(2) During the hours of darkness, during limited visibility in daytime (e.g. fog, heavy rain) thevehicle's lights must be switched on (low-beam headlights).

(3) Vehicles driving in the movement areas shall display a Yellow flashing light for servicingaircraft and blue for emergency, at its highest point during the hours of darkness andduring low visibility.

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2.29 Towing Rules

(1) A truck can tow only small vehicles, subject to availability of towing hook.(2) Trolleys- Total length including prime-mover should not exceed 60ft. Such as in case of

baggage trolley not more than 4 trolleys and in case of dollies not more than 3 dollies.(3) All trolleys and dollies must have reflective tape/markings at the rear end of the unit.

(4) All trolleys and dollies must have mechanized brakes which should be checkedperiodically.

(5) No vehicle shall be towed by another vehicle unless a suitable tow bar is used for thatpurpose.

(6) Drivers are to secure their loads before moving off.(7) If defects on the trailers or dollies are spotted during towing, the driver shall tow the

containers/cargo to the nearest equipment staging area and replace the faulty trailer/dollybefore continue to tow. The driver must report the defect immediately to his office toremove the equipment from staging area.

2.30 Taxiways

(1) Taxiways are reserved to taxiing aircraft traffic. In the ramp and apron area a continuousyellow line marks the taxiways.

(2) Driving on the aircraft taxiways and taxi lanes are principally prohibited. They mayhowever be crossed using the vehicular lanes.

(3) Any person intended to enter or drive in a taxiway for an assigned duty therein shall leaveimmediately as soon as an aircraft approaches.

2.31 Equipment Parking Areas

(1) This is a closed area, painted in white meant for parking of ground handlingvehicles/equipments. It is used for long-term parking and is allotted to the ground-handling agents under the concession agreement.

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2.32 Equipment Staging Area

(1) This is an area to position ground handling equipment on standby prior to the arrival ofthe aircraft. This area is located on the either side of the aircraft wing and marked bywhite outline.

(2) Only ground handling equipment is allowed to be positioned at the equipment staging

area 20 minutes before the Estimated Time of Arrival of aircraft. All equipment should beremoved immediately after completion of aircraft handling.

(3) All aircraft handling vehicles and non-motorized equipment (e.g. baggage trolleys, palletdollies etc.) whether loaded or empty, which are involved with handling of aircraft, shallbe properly lined up in an orderly manner within equipment staging area as marked onthe ground.

(4) Failure to comply with these limit lines can result in an accident when aircraft enters theaircraft stand.

2.33 Contamination and Foreign Object Debris / Damage (FOD)

(1) Waste material and rubbish in the movement areas must be placed in the Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) bins provided.

(2) All ground handling agents engaged in the servicing or handling of aircraft shall inspectthe aircraft stands to ensure that no foreign objects or material are left on the parkingstand before every arrival and after every departure. Items that are potential safety risksare those that may be ingested by aircraft engines or can cause damage to aircraft tyres.Examples of such items are bolts and nuts from groundequipment, plastic bags or sheeting.

(3) Aircraft maintenance engineer shall ensure that the aircraftpath is clear of debris before the arrival and pushback ofthe aircraft.

(4) On completion of aircraft handling activities, the aircraftparking areas must be immediately cleared of all vehiclesand other obstacles. Before commencement of driving, thedrivers shall inspect their vehicles to ensure that the loadsare properly secured to prevent them from failing off thevehicle.

2.34 Special Weather Condit ions

(1) The Meteorological Office will inform special caution in adverse weather conditions.During CAT-III weather conditions all people operating a vehicle shall adapt their drivingand speed to the prevailing conditions.

(2) A notice indicating the commencement of CAT-III weather condition is made throughsigns indicating CAT-III weather conditions, located at entrances to the apron areas, aswell as along the roads therein are to be watched for.

(3) In adverse weather conditions all vehicle traffic on vehicular lane in the movement areasis to be avoided.

(4) Those vehicles which are not required for aircraft handling/maintenance may not operate

on the apron areas under CAT-III weather conditions. The authorized person of theairline/ground handler will decide whether a vehicle is needed for aircraft handling.

(5) Under CAT-III weather conditions, towed aircraft in the apron area is always guided byFollow Me vehicles to ensure that they can be clearly identified in time if visibility fallsbelow 200 meters. The crossing of taxiways is forbidden if a vehicle (Follow Me) with itsrotating light switched on is visible on the centre line.

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2.35 General Rules for Pedestrian

The pedestrian on the apron is strictly prohibited (except for operation at aircraft). For those in thecritical airside operations, the pedestrian guidelines are as follows: Jaywalking in the apron is prohibited. All pedestrians must not walk across the apron taxiway

except workers carrying out works where approval has been obtained and where that portion of

the taxiway is closed for works. Pedestrian shall use pedestrian crossings or walk paths where available and look out for traffic at

all times. Ensure vehicles stop before crossing the road. Pedestrian shall comply with traffic signs and signals. Any airside organization which requires outside personnel or contractors to their premises shall

abide by the terms and conditions associated with the issue of airport pass and the general rulesapplicable to pedestrians and workers in the airside. They shall escort the outside personnel andensure they adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the airside.

Pedestrian shall not cross in front or behind a taxiing aircraft. Any personnel, who had been approved to work at certain portions of the manoeuvring area, shall

not stray outside the demarcated approved area of works. Permission must be obtained from AirTraffic Controller if personnel are required to go beyond the approved boundaries.

2.36 General Ramp Safety around Aircraft Parked at the Stand

Points to remember:(1) Do not drive behind an aircraft when its engines are running or when the aircraft anti-

collision light is still on (flashing red light).(2) Do not approach an aircraft until the ground engineer gives the thumbs up signal when

the aircraft has come to complete stop, the wheels have been chocked and the enginesshut down.

(3) Do not walk or drive in front of an aircraft when its engines are running. Maintain at least8 meters clearance in the front of its engine. Beware of engine ingestion and to keepclear of propeller.

(4) Do not drive or park under aircraft or aircraft wings unless the vehicles are used forservicing of aircraft.

(5) Do not obstruct the path of an aircraft waiting for push back.(6) Approach stationary aircraft at an angle and keep to the aircraft on the drivers side.(7) Overtaking is strictly prohibited.(8) Use a marshaller or guide man when reversing.(9) Do not leave vehicle unattended with the engine running near the aircraft.(10) Keep the passenger bridge safety zone free of any obstruction. Do not stop or park in

the passenger bridge safety zone.(11) Deposit all Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in bins provided after handling of each flight.(12) Report all fuel, oil and other chemical spillage.(13) Wear high visibility safety vests at all times.

(Refer Appendix A: Ramp Safety and Ground Safety Procedures)

2.37 Instruction of Authorized Officer

Authorized Officer is anyone who has been entrusted with the authority from the AirsideManagement, DIAL, to regulate the traffic across the airside.(1) Drivers must comply with any direction or verbal instruction given by any authorized

officer who is engaged in the regulation of traffic within an aerodrome.(2) Every person on the premises of an aerodrome shall obey the lawful directions given by

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2.38 Vehicle Breakdown

In the event of a vehicle breakdown in the airside, the driver shall:-

(1) Inform Apron Control at Tel. +91 011 25653352,+91 011 25602516(2) Try to push the vehicle to the side of the service road or any area that will not cause

obstruction to other traffic.(3) Inform the company maintenance section to repair or tow the vehicle away as soon as

possible.(4) Not leave the vehicle unattended.(5) Provide marshaller to divert traffic, and(6) Ensure that aircraft or vehicles are not obstructed by such breakdown.


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3. Airside Traffic Signs and Markings (other than those included in the Indian Motor Vehicle Act)

3.1 Mandatory Signs

(1) Where local conditions preclude the erection of post mounted traffic signs, signs paintedon the road surface have the same validity status. Special caution is therefore advised in

case of poor road conditions (e. g. caused by adverse weather conditions).(2) Stop for taxiing aircraft when the crossing aircraft approaches within 200 meters.

(3) Smoking and open fire prohibited - including in vehicles and public places at Airport.

(4) Restricted vertical clearance of passages under buildings is indicated by red or red-and-white overhead rubber guards and signs indicating the maximum vertical clearance.

(5) CAT-III signs are positioned at vehicle entry points accessing into movement areas. Ifthe signs are switched on, the rule of conduct governing CAT-III weather conditions areapplicable.


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3.2 Direction Signs

(1) Designation of aircraft position: Signboards on buildings and/or posts, or markingsalongside guidelines and roads

Ground: Black Ground: YellowLettering: Yellow Lettering: Black

(2) Direction signs to gates, terminals etc. with destinations within the airport perimeters:

Ground: YellowLettering: Black

3.3 Markings

(1) Service Road: Solid white lines and broken white centre line.

(2) Safety area marking the boundary between road and aircraft position area, consists of apattern of red diagonal lines. Crossing prohibited.

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(3) Safety strips: Continuous Red line adjoining the vehicular lane.

(4) Vehicular lane: Staggered broken lines

(5) Parking position safety line: Solid red line.

(6) Taxiway centre line markings: yellow.

(7) Tank pit edge and maintenance manholes of the underground fuel system: Red andWhite

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(8) Barred zone (restricted use): Red and white zebra lines. Areas with this marking are nostopping or parking areas, which must in principle always be kept clear of parkedequipment and other obstructions. Driving in this zone is prohibited when the passengerbridge is in operation (flashing yellow lights).

(9) Breakaway zones: Marking on the taxiway centre line to help aircraft towtruck drivers two yellow triangles connected by white dots.

3.4 Special Traffic Signs and Marking in the Maneuvering Area

The special traffic signs and marking in the maneuvering area provide pilots and drivers withspecial authorization with instructions, which must be obeyed, unless Apron Control or the ATC

Tower issues other instructions.

3.5 Traffic Signs and Marking for Holding Positions

(1) Holding positions are designated by markings and may also be indicated by special trafficsigns and additional markings. Aircraft or vehicles with the permission of the ATC Towershall only cross the designated holding positions for the operational level of CAT I orCAT II/III.

(2) CAT I holding positions on the parallel runways - These holding positions are mandatoryunder CAT I weather conditions.

Marking two continuous yellow lines and two broken yellow lines on a black back ground. The broken yellow lines are on the side facing the runway or the side facing theextended runway exists.


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Traffic signs: White lettering on a red background

Before the end of the runway

At the extension of the runway axis

(3) CAT-II / III holding positions: These holding positions are mandatory under CAT II / IIIweather conditions.

Marking: Yellow ladder" on a black background. Red inset surface lights are positioned

on the side leading to the respective runway or on the side to the extended runway axis.

Traffic signs or marking: White lettering on a red background

(4) NO ENTRY: Holding positions on the turn-offs from the runways. These holding positionsare mandatory under all weather conditions.

Marking: Two continuous yellow lines and two broken yellow lines on a blackbackground. The broken yellow lines are on the side facing the runway or the side facing

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the extended runway axis. Red inset surface lights are positioned on the side leading tothe respective runway or on the side to the extended runway axis.

Traffic signs and or markings generally mark these holding positions: White lettering on ared background

(5) Combined CAT II / III holding positions at runway: These holding positions are mandatoryunder all weather conditions.

Marking: Two continuous yellow lines and two broken yellow lines on a blackbackground. The broken yellow lines are on the side facing the runway or the side facingthe extended runway axis. Red inset surface lights are positioned on the side leading to

the respective runway or on the side to the extended runway axis.

Traffic Signs: White lettering on a red background

3.6 Transmit ter Protection Zones

Transmitter protection zones may only be entered on foot or by vehicle with the prior approval ofthe ATC Tower. They are secured and display special identification markings: White lettering on a

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3.7 Special Rights

(1) The Airport Fire Brigade, Airport Rescue Services, Aviation Airside, Apron Supervision(including escorted vehicles), Airport Security vehicles are exempted from the basic ruleswhen conducting operational duties.

(2) Particular caution should be exercised in the vicinity of these vehicles. Access to

taxiways, including those on the apron, by these vehicles is only permitted subject toprior approval of Apron Control. These vehicles must also give way to taxiing aircrafttraffic.

3.8 Traffic Control

(1) The Apron control is responsible for passenger and vehicle traffic control in theoperational areas of IGI Airport.

(2) Permits and/or identification cards must be presented to the Apron Supervisor or AirsideMonitoring and Inspecting specialist without special request.

(3 Apron Supervisor or Airside Monitoring Inspector is authorized to check persons andvehicles within the provisions of the law.

(4) In addition, the Apron Supervisor is responsible for traffic control on the apron and

authorized to check people and vehicles within the provisions of the law.(5) Instructions given by the Apron Supervisor must be complied with. The same applies toorders issued by people exercising sovereign powers within the scope of their sovereignactivities.

(6) The Apron Supervisor is authorized to prevent any people from driving whose conduct(e.g. under the influence of intoxicating beverages) may entail danger. In such cases, thedrivers permit for the non-public IGI Airport operational areas may be confiscated.

3.9 Action taken against violators or the Traffic Rules

(1) The Apron Supervisors are authorized to issue notices of breach of rules to violators ofthe Apron rules in the operational and apron areas.

(2) If any driver repeatedly receives notices of breach of rules, DIAL may demand that thevehicle owner should arrange for the driver to be re-trained at the Airfield Driving Classagainst reimbursement of costs or that the driver is replaced.

(3) In the case of culpable violations, DIAL shall be compensated by the violator for theadministrative costs incurred. This does not in any way affect DIALs right to claim furtherdamages.

(4) Furthermore, DIAL reserves the right to withdraw permission to enter and drive in thenon-public operational areas.

(5) In the case of gross violations of the Apron rules, the Apron Supervisor is empowered toconfiscate the Airfield Driving Permit for the non-public operational areas and to takefurther action.


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4. Airs ide Vehicle Entry Permit

4.1 General

(1) Only those vehicles and/or equipment, which have a specific and necessary function toperform in connection with aircraft or airport facilities, shall be allowed entry to the

movement area by DIAL.(2) The Airside Management of DIAL issues vehicle permits to all vehicles intended to

operate in the non-public operational areas. These permits indicate the access point/gateto enter inside the non-public operation area.

(3) The non-public operational areas shall only be entered through the access gates. Theidentification cards issued by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Vehicle Permitsand Airfield Driving Permit must be presented at the access gates without being asked.

(4) Vehicles shall remain in the movement area only for the minimum possible time requiredfor their legitimate business.

(5) Contravention of these provisions will attract withdrawal/cancellation of the vehicle entrypermit.

4.2 Driving of Vehicles

(1) Overall responsibility for the safety of airside operations lies with DIAL, which is requiredto comply with the requirements of licensing authority i.e. Directorate General of Civil

Aviation (DGCA) and other relevant Health and Safety regulations issued by StateTransport Authority.

(2) A vehicle operator shall be responsible for any damage to any property or aircraft causedby his vehicle on the movement area.

4.3 Airf ield Vehicle Entry Permit

4.3.1 Requirements for a vehicle operating in the movement area

(1) All vehicles (motorized / non-motorized) intended to operate inside the operation arearequire an Airfield Vehicle Entry Permit issued by Airside Management of DIAL.

(2) The airfield vehicle permit will not be issued unless the individual or vehicle meets theminimum standards laid down by the DIAL.

(3) The Airfield Vehicle Permit must be displayed on the vehicle at all times when it isoperating at the airside.

(4) All operators shall apply on the prescribed form to the COO for a permit to operatemotorized vehicle and equipment on the movement/manoeuvring apron area with thefollowing documents:(i) Registration Certificate of the vehicle registered in the name of the organization.(ii) P.U.C. Certificate of the vehicle.(iii) Insurance Certificate covering all actions, claims, costs and demands in respect of

any loss, damage or injury to property or people (including fatal injuries) which maybe made against them or their servants, agents or contractors in connection with

the use of vehicles on the airside.(5) The vehicle permits are issued against the reimbursement of the cost.(6) After submission of required documents, a technical inspection of the vehicle will be done

by the Airside Management of DIAL.(7) The vehicle permit will contain the following information:

(i) Name of the Company(ii) Area of validity(iii) Period of validity(iv) Vehicle permit no.


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(v) Access/gate no.(vi) Restriction, if any

(8) The vehicle entry permit does not authorize / permit to carry out commercial activitiesinside the operational area.

(9) DIAL determines the size, colour and legibility of the vehicle entry plates.(10) DIAL is entitled to restrict the number of vehicles those are necessary for safe and

efficient use and to allot the parking space/area.(11) Vehicles which are commissioned to be used regularly in the aircraft manoeuvring area

must be painted conspicuously and be equipped with a flashing yellow, red or blue light.(12) The Airfield Vehicle Permits are non-transferable.

4.3.2 Technical Requirements

(1) Every automotive/motorized or non-motorized vehicle shall meet the minimum technicalrequirements of fitness for its intended use.

(2) The minimum technical requirement is such that it will not endanger vehicle users, othervehicles, pedestrians, and aircraft

(3) No motorcycles / cycles are permitted in the apron area.

Lighting

(1) Two forward-facing headlights, low beam driving light and sidelights. In addition, foglights, reversing lights and working spotlights may also be fitted.

(2) The rear must show two red taillights, two red or yellow stoplights and two reflectors.(3) Direction indicators must be designed and fitted in such a way that the intended change

of direction is clearly apparent to other traffic members.

Brakes

(1) Vehicles must be fitted with both a service brake and a parking brake, whereby bothbraking systems are to be independent of each other.

(2) All standard vehicles shall have a service brake with a braking power complying with

Indian Motor Vehicle standards. The braking power of ground services and conveyorequipment shall comply with standards.

Chassis

(1) The vehicle frame including crosspieces (in the case of frameless vehicles, the integralbase assembly) and the connections between the chassis and the body must not beweakened at any place (e. g. through heavy rust, flaws, cracks, loose rivets and bolts).

(2) The same applies to trailer couplings.

Loading Platforms

Loading platforms must be in perfect condition to prevent slipping, loss or damage of goods.

Steering

The steering must ensure safe and easy control of the vehicle.

Engine

(1) The ignition systems of internal combustion engines must feature radio interferencesuppression.

(2) Exhaust systems must be in perfect condition.


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Tyres

(1) Tyres must be in perfect condition. Pneumatic tyres must show a minimum tread depth of1.6 mm over the entire surface. Solid rubber tyres may be used only up to the safetymargin marked on the tyre. Treads and sidewalls must not feature any substantialdamage. Spikes and other metal studs are prohibited.

(2) The use of tyres fitted with metal spikes or studs of similar type is prohibited on principle.

The tyres must be in good working condition and inflatable tyres must have a minimumtread depth of 1.6 mm over the entire thread surface.

Rear View Mirrors

Vehicles must be fitted with one outside mirror and one inside mirror or with two outsidemirrors as required.

Acoust ic Signals

Vehicles must be fitted with a horn or similar for acoustic warning signals.

Windscreen Wipers

Vehicles featuring a closed driver's cabin and/or a windscreen must be fitted with at least one

automatic windscreen wiper.

Tanker, Trucks etc.

Vehicles used for the transportation of special goods (e. g. tanker trucks etc.) mustcorrespond to the relevant special regulations for that type of vehicle.

Trailer

The operation of trailers without lights is permitted. However, trailers shall be equipped withreflector buttons or reflecting foils so that the contours may be made out in the dark.

4.3.3 Technical Inspection

(1) All the motorized vehicle operating in the non-public operational area must have fitnesscertificate issued by the State Transport Authority.

(2) The vehicle entry permit must be renewed and the technical inspection/fitness must berepeated at determined intervals by the State Transport Authority.

(3) Documentary proof of a technical inspection is a pre-requisite for issuing a long-termvehicle permit with an assigned parking place for the non-public operational areas.

4.3.4 Vehicle Registration

Vehicle permits shall be issued for vehicles owned by and registered in the name of the agencyand not by its officials on the following conditions:(1) Evidence of technical inspection as prescribed in Appendix D(2) Evidence of a parking place or, if necessary, of a parking lease, or evidence of

authorization to park on the apron.(3) Proof of necessity to operate on an apron area by making a binding statement of the

purpose of operation on the application form.(4) Affirmation of the applicant to be made on the application form that the person(s)

intended to drive the motor vehicle is (are) duly authorized by a valid Airfield DrivingPermit from DIAL Airside Management and an airport duty identification card valid for theapron issued by the BCAS.


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4.3.5 Registration Procedures

(1) The necessary forms are available from DIAL Airside Management(2) The completed form shall be submitted to the above office, where completeness of

required data is checked.(3) The Vehicle Permit issued by DIAL Airside Management shall be displayed on both sides

of the vehicle(4) Vehicles may be submitted for inspection in accordance with safety rules to any official

authorized by the DIAL Airside Management. Either one will file an inspection report andattach the inspection identification to the vehicle.

(5) Against presentation of evidence of inspection and the evidence required for vehiclepermits, DIAL Airside Management will issue the vehicle permit.

4.3.6 Vehicle Markings & Lights

Except those vehicles specifically exempted by the Chief Operating Officer, DIAL all vehiclesowned or taken on lease by airlines/oil companies or government agencies, etc shall havepermanent logo or means of identification displayed on either side of the vehicle.

All vehicles, which have been issued with entry permits (valid for more than 3 months), shall haveobstruction lights as mentioned below:

Colour : RED OR YELLOW

Intensity : BETWEEN 40 AND 400 CANDLE POWER

Beam Speed : AZIMUTH 360 VERTICAL 10

Flash rate : 60-90 per minute, with equal periods of ON and OFF*

*Note: Special attention is drawn to the need for a flashing light as compared with a rotating light, which is notacceptable.

Vehicles of over 40 ft. in length shall display two obstruction lights equally spaced between the ends of thevehicles.

4.3.7 Charges and Validity

(1) DIAL airside management will charge a permit fee in accordance with the current airportlist of services.

(2) The vehicle permits shall normally be valid for a period of one year from the date of issueand the operator shall take steps to get it renewed before its expiry.

(3) An annual Airfield Vehicle Permit become valid at 00:01 hrs on the day of issue andremains valid until 23:59 hrs 12 months from the date of issue.

4.3.8 Lost or stolen Airfield Vehicle Permit

If an Airfield vehicle permit is lost or stolen it must be reported immediately to DIAL AirsideManagement. Tel. No. +91 011 25696218

4.3.9 Cease / Cancellation of Vehicle permit

The Airfield Vehicle Entry Permit will be ceased or cancelled under following circumstances:

(1) Cessation of the purpose for which the permit was issued.(2) Change of vehicle ownership.


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(3) Disposal of a vehicle.(4) Any defacing, alteration or misuse of a permit.(5) Proof of disregard of Apron Rules and Regulations.

4.3.10 Responsibility of the Vehicle Owner

The road worthiness of the vehicle lies on the organization and the driver for its safe operationand DIAL has been exempted from claims by third parties.

4.3.11 Parking Space

In addition to the issue of a vehicle permit allowing driving in the non-public operational areas ofairport, a parking space for the vehicle or the allotment of space is required.

4.4 Supervision

(1) The Airside Management DIAL is responsible to enforce the licensing regu

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