AIP OAKB AD 2.1–44
AFGHANISTAN
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority
NOTE: BWC MODERATE and SEVERE are broadcasted in the ATIS, and additional
information on the location of birds will be provided by Kabul Tower to arriving and
departing aircraft. The decision to land and take-off rests with pilot-in-command.
***CAUTION*** During BWC SEVERE, practice approaches are not permitted.
2.23.3 Due to increased bird activity at Hamid Karzai Airport International Airport, crews are strongly
advised to switch all available lights ON when operating below 1,000ft AGL near the airport.
2.23.4 HKIA North CATO MIL passenger and cargo handling capability are available H24 with the
following restrictions:
1)It is mandatory for all MIL/civilian operators/contractors to submit CATO Support
Request Form (CSRF) to CATO Ops via e-mail (HKIA North CATO IS (FOC +) -
[email protected]) or as a hard copy 48 hours prior to arrival.
2)Mission planners are to ensure there is adequate road transport for cargo movement,
including security requirements for access to HKIA North and facilities for passengers
(accommodation/mess). It has to be coordinated with the appropriate HKIA North
agencies NLT 24 hours before scheduled ACFT arrival/departure. Cargo cannot be
stored longer than 48 hours after unloading.
3)Mission planners are reminded that maintenance requirements are only available to
civilian ACFT from civilian airlines. Ground handling companies on the civilian side of
Hamid Karzai International Airport are available for daytime operations only due to
GIRoA ACAA regulations.
2.23.5 Downloading of Dangerous Goods Class 1 (explosives) over 200kg NEQ up to max 15 000kg
NEQ will be handled on TWY C only between 1830Z-2330Z. Dangerous Goods Class 1 (1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6) up to 200kg NEQ will be handled on Apron 8, H24. A mixed load as a
whole shall be treated as if it belonged to the most dangerous hazard division in the order 1.1,
1.5, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6 and 1.4. There is no limitation for explosives in class/division 1.4 transported
alone. There is no storage available for explosives on HKIA North. Before arrival, clearance
transport is to be in place on HKIA North to immediately remove all explosive shipments.
Failure to comply will result in the ACFT not being permitted to unload. Offload of Dangerous
goods with engine running is strictly prohibited.
2.23.6 Dangerous Goods (DG) message must be sent to HKIA North Air Operations (Eagle Ops)
confirming all details of Class 1 DG shipment including UN number, Hazard/ Division(HD) and
Net Explosive Quantity(NEQ) for HD 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 explosives. Approval must be
received before departure to Hamid Karzai International Airport. No approval required for
Dangerous Goods Class 1.4.
2.23.7 It is mandatory for all operators/contractors of heavy ACFT (B747/ AN124/ A300/ MD11 and
equivalent size) to send AWB, manifest, and load plan with PPR request. Failure to do so will
result in PPR denial. Manifest required ensuring allocation of available equipment due to
items/weight/size and ACFT type.
2.23.8 It is mandatory for all operators/contractors to present at CATO 48 hours prior to arrival with
customs exemption forms, certificates of origin, commercial invoices and manifests for all
cargo to be unloaded in accordance with Resolute Support Mission Regulations. Failure to do
so may result in ACFT, crew, and cargo being turned over to Civilian Authorities if cargo is
found to be not intended for Resolute Support Mission operations.
2.23.9 HKIA North Air Operations (Eagle Ops) is responsible for the allocation of parking spots on
Apron 8. This applies to ACFT that are based or parked on the civilian side of Hamid Karzai
International Airport, or other aprons, and need to reposition to Apron 8 to collect passengers
and/or cargo for a mission prior to the first departure of the day. This also applies to
intermediate or final mission legs utilizing Apron 8 to drop off passengers and/or cargo prior to
final parking overnight in Hamid Karzai International Airport.
2.23.10 All PPR requests for these missions must include an initial KABUL–KABUL leg to allow
allocation of parking spots on the Apron 8. Prior to the first departure, show intermediate legs
into the Apron 8, as appropriate. If the final leg back to Hamid Karzai International Airport, i.e.
prior to final overnight parking, has no passengers and/or cargo to offload at Apron 8, the
PPR is to be annotated accordingly.