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VFR procedures in the vicinity of Reykjavik
• 1st. of June 2016 a new procedure for the East exercise area and Sandskeið gliding area
became effective.
• As of 8th. of December 2016 a new structure of single engine VFR routes applies within
BIRK CTR.
• In order to have in one place information about VFR procedures in the vicinity of Reykjavik
the following slides include the changes from 1st. of June 2016 as well as the route structure
change effective on 8th. of December 2016.
• Special emphasis is placed on introducing changes to Routes 3 and 4. Routes 1, 2 and 6 have
been in place for years and should not need special introduction.
• This introduction also covers the airspace structure in Iceland, placing special emphasis on
which airspace a clearance must be obtained before entry.
Controlled airspace in Iceland
• Class A IFR flights only are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service
and are separated from each other.
• Class D. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and all flights are provided with air traffic control
service, IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and receive traffic information in
respect of VFR flights, VFR flights receive traffic information in respect of all other flights.
• Class B. Not applicable in Iceland
• Class C. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control
service and IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR
flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of other VFR
flights.
• Class E. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, IFR flights are provided with air traffic control
service and are separated from other IFR flights. All flights receive traffic information as far
as is practical.
• Terminal Area (TMA) BIKF Class A/C.
• Terminal Area (TMA) BIRK Class A/D.
• Terminal Area (TMA) BIAR Class D, Class E outside ATC operating hours. (AIP AD 2.3
operating hours).
• Class G below TMA´s, outside CTR´s
• Class G. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service if
requested.
• Control Zone (CTR) BIRK and BIKF Class D.
• Control Zone (CTR) BIAR Class D. Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) Class G, outside ATC
operating hours. (AIP AD 2.3 operating hours).
• Aerodrome Traffic Zones(ATZ) Class G.
Terminal Areas, Control Zones, Aerodrome Traffic Zones
Outside controlled airspace
Class A above FL195 only IFR with clearance.
FL195
Class E extends upwards from 3000 feet
MSL or 1000 feet AGL, whichever is higher,
up to Class A, around airspace classified as
C or D. IFR flights need clearance to enter
and are separated from other IFR flights.
VFR flights do not need a clearance to enter.
All flights need a clearance to enter
airpace C and D. In Iceland clearance is
considered to be given when Approach or
Tower give airport information and route
clearance. Remain clear of airspace C
and D until cleared to enter by ATC.
FL245
Faxi TMA
Keflavik Approach Sector Class A/C
Reykjavík Approach Sector Class A/D
Upper limit FL245
Lower limit 3000/2000/1000 feet MSL or 1000 feet
AGL whichever is higher (AIP ENR 2.1)
Below Faxi TMA, outside CTR´s, Class G
Akureyri TMA Class D/E
Upper limit 7000 feet
Lower limit 3000 feet MSL or 1000 feet AGL,
whichever is higher.
CTR
KF/RK/AR
Class D
G, 1000 feet AGL
G, 3000/2000/1000 feet
MSL
Terminal Areas
Class C/D/E
Class A
Class E
ATZClass G
Controlled airspace
Icelandic airspace structure
FAXI TMA and BIRK/BIKF CTR´s
TMA and CTR
• East of BIRK CTR, Reykjavik Approach Sector (FAXI TMA) lower limit is 2000 feet MSL.
In some cases pilots have climbed up to or flown into the area without a clearance. Same
applies to Keflavik Approach Sector.
• It is mandatory to remain outside these areas, except for flight safety, until in contact with
Approach Control.
• Same applies to Control Zones until in contact with Tower.
• East exercise area extends to Sandskeið gliding area,
• frequency 119.9 Mhz in both areas.
• BISS traffic circuit to be flown at 1300´MSL /
700´AGL north of runway 15/33.
• Traffic circuit at (Hólms)Heiði ultra-light field max 1000´MSL /
550´AGL. Frequency 122.7 Mhz.
• BIMS traffic circuit 700 fet MSL/AGL. Frequency 118.2 Mhz.
VFR procedures in the vicinity of Reykjavík
• Routes 1, 2 and 6 remain unchanged. There will be new and changed Route 3 and changed
Route 4. The changes to Routes 3 and 4 are to enhance flight safety and for noise abatement.
• Under VFR the common rule „to see and avoid“ other traffic applies..
• Normal procedure for Routes 3 and 4 will be to use one for outbound flights and the other for
inbound flights.
• It is important that pilots keep well to the right of centerlines of the routes, so as to maintain
not less than 45 degrees angle from the centerline (with reference to the surface) to aircraft at
1500 feet. Thus some 450 meters separation on each side of the centerline, or 900 meters
between opposite aircraft, is obtained. It is also important not to be to far to the right of
centerline, especially close to the inner ends of routes 1, 2 and 3.
• An accurate position reporting is important and that reports are made when at the reporting
point (abeam the reporting point on VFR routes within CTR). If found necessary to report
early, the word - approaching - may prefix the name of the reporting point.
• It is important that pilots report on the next area frequency before entering that area.
VFR procedures in the vicinity of Reykjavík
• Single engine aircraft on the VFR routes within RK CTR shall, for noise abatement, maintain
1500 feet (1 000 feet on route 6) weather permitting, if not then normal VFR minima apply.
Maximum speed 120 kts.
• Single engine aircraft on the VFR routes within CTR shall keep their landing lights on, if
available.
• Tower and/or Approach can grant exemptions if safety or traffic reasons require.
• VFR pilots inbound to Reykjavík shall report to tower latest approximately 10 DME from the
airport and obtain traffic information and arrival route or holding instructions.
• After passing abeam the inner fix of a VFR route (e.g. Vífilsstaðir) a direct route to the final
approach fix (e.g. Arnarnes), shall be flown.
• Do not hesitate to ask ATC for clarification if required.
VFR procedures in the vicinity of Reykjavík• In the east exercise area, in Sandskeið gliding area as well as in airspace G between the
exercise area and BIRK CTR the frequency is 119.9 Mhz
• This means west of the mountain range, south of a line between Grímannsfell and Svínanes
and from there south to Bláfjöll (Blue mountains).
Outside this area 118.1 Mhz applies or airfield frequencies as appropriate.
VFR procedures in the vicinity of Reykjavík
• Between the East area and BIRK CTR, airspace G is below 2000 feet MSL. Above is FAXI
TMA so a clearance needs to be obtained from Reykjavík approach on 119.0 Mhz before
climbing above that altitude.
• Avoid unnecessary radio transmissions as this can disturb important communications, for
example when gliders at BISS are being towed.
• It is recommended, situation permitting, to have a one half to one minute silence on the
frequency when start of towing is announced so as not to disturb communication between the
winch operator and pilot.
• Gliders have the right of way to powered aircraft and ultralights.
• It is important to report before entering any area and monitor the next frequency when aircraft
are equipped with two radios.
• Keep in mind that the east exercise area is not a danger area or in any way a protected area.
There is simply more likelihood that there are training flights within the area than outside it.
• Descending aircraft inbound for BIRK, descending below 3000 feet, entering the East area,
are to report on the East area frequency.
• Route 1.
Viðey building – Lundey – Brimnes – Tangi í Hofsvík – 1500 feet.
It is advicable to request higher altitude and/or different route in north
and easterly wind direction if turbulence is expected.
Note closeness to Route 2.
!
• Route 2.
• Gufunes – Blikastaðanes – Tungubakkar airfield (BIMS) -1500 feet.
Note closeness to Routes 1and 3.
!
• Route 3.
• Gullinbrú bridge - tanks Grafarholt – Langavatn lake– 1500 feet.
• Note closeness to Route 2.
!
1
2
3
BIMS
Fis
Ultralight field
Lundey
Brimnes
Viðeybuilding
Gufunes
Gullinbrúbridge
Tanks
Langavatn
!
• Route 3.• When passing Grafarholt district it is appropriate to show the inhabitants
consideration and fly a bit further away from the centerline than 45°
Tanks
Langavatn lake
Úlfarsfell
Hang/para gliders
Gullinbrú
Bridge
Hafrafell
Hang/paragliders
Ultralight field
Ultralight field
Golf course
Grafarholt
• Route 3.
• Outbound over the golf course and ultralight field.
Langavatn lake
Tanks
Hafrafell
Hang/para glidersÚlfarsfell
Hang/para gliders
Ultralight field
Ultralight field
Golf course
Úlfarsá valley
Grafarholt
• Route 3.• Inbound over Úlfarsár valley.
Langavatn lake
TanksGullinbrú
Bridge
Úlfarsár valley
• Route 3 outbound.
Tanks
Gullinbrú
Bridge
Langavatn lake
• Route 3 outbound.
Langavatn lake
Tanks
Golf course
Úlfarsár valley
• Route 3 outbound.
Langavatn lake
Ultralight field
• Route 3 inbound.
Langavatn lake
Ultralight fieldÚlfarsár Valley
• Route 3 inbound.
Tanks
Gullinbrú
Bridge
Úlfarsár Valley
Gufunes
• Route 3 inbound.
Tanks
Gullinbrú
Bridge Gufunes
Viðey
• Route 3 inbound.
Gullinbrú
Bridge
• Route 4.
• Vífilsstaðir buildings – Vegamót (Heiðmörk crossroads) – 1500 feet.
• Route 4.
Vegamót
(crossroads)
4VífilsstaðirGuðmundarlundur
grove
Grunnavatn lake
• Route 4.
Vífilsstaðir
Vífilsstaðir lake
• Route 4 outbound.
Vífilsstaðir
Vegamót (crossroads)
Grunnavatn lake
Guðmundarlundur
grove
• Route 4.
Vatnsendahlíð hill
Route 4
Vífilstaðir lake
Vegamót (crossroads)
Cancelled Route 4 Grunnavatn lake
• Route 4 outbound.
• Approximately over Grunnavatn lake (dries up in the summer).
Vífilsstaðir
Vegamót (crossroads)
Grunnavatn lake
Guðmundarlundur
grove
• Route 4 inbound.• Approximately over Guðmundarlundur grove. Avoid flying over
Elliðavatn lake and the neighbourhood south-west of the lake.
Vífilsstaðir
Grunnavatn
Guðmundarlundur
grove
• Route 4 outbound.
Vífilsstaðir
Grunnavatn lakeGuðmundarlundur
grove
• Route 4 outbound.
Vífilsstaðir
Grunnavatn
lake
GuðmundarlundurVegamót
• Route 4 outbound.
Vífilsstaðir
Grunnavatn lake
(dry)
GuðmundarlundurVegamót
• Route 4 outbound.
• Vegamót (Heiðmörk crossroads).
Vegamót (Heiðmörk crossroads)
• Route 4 inbound.
• Vegamót (Heiðmörk crossroads).
Vegamót (Heiðmörk crossroads)
• Route 4 inbound.
Vífilsstaðir
Grunnavatn lake Guðmundarlundur grove
• Route 4 inbound.
Vífilsstaðir
Vífilsstaðir lake
• Route 6.
Garðakirkja church – Alu factory – Reykjanesbraut road– Kúagerði
creek– Seltjörn pond– Patterson abandoned airfield– 1000 feet.
• Route 6.
6
Alu factory
Garðakirkja
church
• Route 6.
Kúagerði
Seltjörn
Patterson
• Route 6.
Höfn
Vegamót
Álver
Garðakirkja
Flugmódel
• Single engine VFR arrival routes.
• Single engine VFR departure routes.
Multi engine VFR and visual approach procedure• Multi engine aircraft inbound to Reykjavik, shall communicate with Reykjavik Approach as
long as necessary and until instructed to contact tower. Within Reykjavik CTR aircraft shall
not be flown below 2000 feet without clearance from tower. If flying through the east exercise
area (below 3000/2000 feet), then report on the east area frequency. Multi engine aircraft shall
not be flown below 2000 feet within BIRK CTR without clearance from Tower.
• Multi engine aircraft shall be established on final not later than 2.5 DME for runway 19, same
applies after right hand approach to runway 01 and left hand approach to runway 13. Aircraft
making left hand approach to 01 shall be established on final 1.0 DME. Normal approach is
for right hand approach to runway 13.
• Runway 31: Multi engine aircraft approaching in a quadrant from north-east to south-east
shall fly an offset final (approx. 25 degrees) from bridge/dam in Ellidaa, approx. 3.5 DME,
1500 feet, descent via Fossvogur valley onto final (DUE TO NOISE ABATEMENT, approx.
3.78 degrees glide path). Aircraft from the north shall fly via Geirsnef, Ellidaardalur and
Fossvogsdalur. Other aircraft shall fly normal traffic circuit.
• It is important that pilots report to ICETRA if becoming aware of any issues endangering
aviation safety.
• Same applies to any aviation related issues that pilots believe not to be in order.
• Reports can be made to http://www.aviationreporting.eu/
• or
• http://www.aviationreporting.eu/AviationReporting/OLR.aspx?occsrc=1&countrycode=IS
• Occurrence Reports are treated confidentially to maintain full and free reporting from the
aviation community and to protect the identity of the individual in accordance with EU
legislation.
• Received information can only be used for the purpose of maintaining or improving aviation
safety.
END
September 2017