All pilots are invited Wednesday, 12.12.12 12-00z to a whole different Sarajevo experience with a 12h ATC staffed Sarajevo (LQSA) and celebration of 43 years with the well known and popular Sarajevo runway 12, which according to rumors, soon due to magnetic variation is expected to be changed to 11.
Runway 12 operations only is a unusual and very rare practice in Sarajevo and means very interesting, tight and therefore challenging traffic flows, both for pilots and ATCs.
Sarajevo is located in a valley surrounded by close suburbs, high terrain and often covered with fog, low overcast and heavy snow fall, therefore usually runway 12 is used for landings and runway 30 for departures. But here all traffic will use runway 12 and therefore reduced separation and backtrack operations via taxiway C will be used. As well as left turn departures with max. climb rate, min. speed and radius, to join the given SID or vector. All together making the traffic flow challenging, tight and most importantly, interesting for you visiting us.
To have the best experience, we recommend you to use the free scenery, have the charts (included in the Scenery-package), parking chart/guide (included in the Scenery-package) as well read and follow the briefing + this special runway 12 operations briefing (note that any ATC instructions overrides the below mentioned):
ARRIVALS:
Expect reduced separation and minimal approach speeds due to/during backtracking traffic.
DEPARTURES:
Expect left turn (to heading 315*) with max. climb rate (min. 3,0 %), min. speed (max. 185 KIAS) and radius (max. 2 NM).
Turn asap but NOT before 2750 ft or DER (Departure End (of the) Runway) to join the given SID or vector.
MISSED APPROACH:
In case of missed approach, expect the same procedure as for departures, with a left turn and climb to 6000 ft.
GROUND:
After landing vacate to the left via taxiways B and A and hold position when clear of runway.
Caution other traffic. Park at advised stands by using the scenery and parking chart/guide.
Backtracks via taxiway C must be completed as fast as possible.
All checklists, preparations etc. must be completed at or before the holding point.
Further information to be found at our new homepage vaccbih.info where also feedbacks can be shared!
Hope to see you in foggy Sarajevo and have a great experience in Bosnia-Herzegovina!
vACCBiH Team