EIMH — ATHBOY

Note: The following sections in this chapter are intentionally left blank: AD-2.7, AD-2.14, AD-2.15, AD-2.17, AD-2.19, AD-2.21, AD-2.24, AD-2.25

EIMH AD 2.1   Aerodrome Location Indicator And Name

EIMH — ATHBOY

EIMH AD 2.2   Aerodrome Geographical And Administrative Data

1ARP and its site53 38 15N 006 52 50W Midpoint RWY 10R/28L (Paved)
2Direction and distance from (city)2 NM NE of Athboy
3AD Elevation, Reference Temperature & Mean Low Temperature269 ft/20.1°C (Max Temp) -0.6°C (MNM Temp)
4Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN186 ft
5MAG VAR/Annual Change2° W (2025) 11’ decreasing
6AD Operator, address, telephone, telefax, email, AFS, Website
Post:

Mr. Bernard Cullen
Ballyboy House Athboy Co. Meath

Tel:+353 46 9430185

Tel:+353 87 2563070

Email:[email protected]

URL:http://www.athboyairfield.com

7Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)VFR
8RemarksNil

EIMH AD 2.3   Operational Hours

1AD OperatorVFR Hours of Operation
2Customs and immigrationHX PPR
3Health and sanitationNil
4AIS Briefing OfficeSee remarks
5ATS Reporting Office (ARO)Nil
6MET Briefing OfficeSee remarks
7ATSNil
8FuellingVFR Hours of Operation
9HandlingNil
10SecurityVFR Hours of Operation
11De-icingNil
12RemarksPPR - Contact AD ADMIN.
PIB AVBL from AIS, Shannon, See Section GEN 3.1.5,
Met briefing AVBL from Central Aviation Office, Shannon Airport See Section, GEN 3.5.4

EIMH AD 2.4   Handling Services And Facilities

1Cargo-handling facilitiesNil
2Fuel/oil typesJET A1, Avgas 100LL, Mogas available locally (2km)
3Fuelling facilities/capacityNil
4De-icing facilitiesNil
5Hangar space for visiting aircraftContact AD ADMIN
6Repair facilities for visiting aircraftNil
7RemarksNil

EIMH AD 2.5   Passenger Facilities

1Hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of ADAVBL Locally
2Restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of ADAVBL Locally
3Transportation possibilitiesAVBL Locally
4Medical facilitiesAVBL Locally
5Bank and Post Office at or in the vicinity of ADAVBL Locally
6Tourist OfficeAVBL Locally
7RemarksNil

EIMH AD 2.6   Rescue And Fire Fighting Services

1AD category for fire fightingCAT 1
2Rescue equipmentAppropriate to CAT 1
3Capability for removal of disabled aircraftNil
4RemarksNil

EIMH AD 2.7   Runway Surface Condition Assessment and Reporting and Snow Plan

NIL

EIMH AD 2.8   Aprons, Taxiways And Check Locations/Positions Data

1Apron designation, surface and strengthConcrete and Grass
2Taxiway designation, width, surface and strengthTaxiway A: 7.5m Surface: Bituminous
3Altimeter checkpoint location and elevationNil
4VOR checkpointsNil
5INS checkpointsNil
6RemarksNil

EIMH AD 2.9   Surface Movement Guidance And Control System And Markings

1Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guidelines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft standsTaxiing guidance signs at intersections and at runway holding position.
2RWY/TWY markings and LGTRWY 10R/28L (Paved): Runway centreline, threshold and designator markings. Yellow lead on/off markings for taxiway A. RWY 10L/28R (unpaved): White edge markers (cones). Taxiway marking aids: Taxiway A has yellow centreline marking and Runway Holding Position marking.
3Stopbars and RWY guard lightsNil
4Other RWY Protection measuresNil
5RemarksNil

EIMH AD 2.10   Aerodrome Obstacles

In Area 2
Obst ID/ DesignationOBST TypeOBST PositionELEV/HGTMarkings/Type, ColourRemarks
abcdef
Please contact aerodrome operator for details of obstacles.
In Area 3
Obst ID/ DesignationOBST TypeOBST PositionELEV/HGTMarking/Type, ColourRemarks
abcdef
Please contact aerodrome operator for details of obstacles.

EIMH AD 2.11   Meteorological Information Provided

1Associated MET OfficeSee Section GEN 3.5 for Information
2Hours of service MET Office outside of hoursH24
3Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity Interval of issuanceNil
4Trend forecast
Interval of issuance
Nil
5Briefing/consultation providedComputer-based self-briefing facilityPersonal briefing by telephone from Central Aviation Office, Shannon
6Flight documentationLanguage(s) usedEnglish
7Charts and other information available for briefing or consultationNil
8Supplementary equipment available for providing informationNil
9ATS units provided with informationNil
10Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)Nil

EIMH AD 2.12   Runway Physical Characteristics

Designations RWY NRTRUE BRGDimensions of RWY (M)Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWYTHR coordinates RWY end coordinates THR geoid undulationTHR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
123456
10RNil600 x12Bituminous533817.18N 0065305.75W 533813.23N 0065233.94W 186ft281ft
28LNil600 x12Bituminous533813.23N 0065233.94W 533817.18N 0065305.75W 186ft256ft
10LNil540 x 18GrassNilNil
28RNil540 x 18GrassNilNil
Slope of RWY-SWYSWY dimensions (M)CWY dimensions (M)Strip dimensions (M)RWY End Safety Area dimensions (M)Location and description of Arresting SystemOFZRemarks
7891011121314
NilNilNil660 x 6030 long x 24 wide NilNil Nil
NilNilNil660 x 6030 long x 24 wideNilNil Nil
NilNilNil600 x 6030 long x 36 wideNilNilNil
NilNilNil600 x 6030 long x 36 wideNilNilNil

EIMH AD 2.13   Declared Distances

RWY DesignatorTORA (M)TODA (M)ASDA (M)LDA (M)Remarks
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10R600 600 600 600 Runway paved. (Bituminous)
28L600 600 600 600 Runway paved. (Bituminous)
10L540540540540Runway unpaved. (Grass)
28R540540540540Runway unpaved. (Grass)

EIMH AD 2.14   Approach And Runway Lighting

NIL

EIMH AD 2.15   Other Lighting, Secondary Power Supply

NIL

EIMH AD 2.16   Helicopter Landing Area

1Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATOGeoid undulationNil
2TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FTNil
3TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, markingNil
4True BRG of FATONil
5Declared distance availableNil
6APP and FATO lightingNil
7RemarksSee AD 2.20, Part C

EIMH AD 2.17   ATS Airspace

NIL

EIMH AD 2.18   ATS Communication Facilities

Service DesignationCall signChannel(s)SATVOICE No.Logon AddressHours of OperationRemarks
1234567
InformationAthboy118.550 MHzNilNilVFR Hours of OperationNil

EIMH AD 2.19   Radio Navigation And Landing Aids

NIL

EIMH AD 2.20   Local aerodrome Regulations

  1. Please see the Pilot Notes at www.athboyairfield.com for details
  2. Runways 10R/28L (Paved) and 10L/28R (Unpaved) are operated as a single runway strip. No simultaneous operations are permitted.
  3. All rotary-wing aircraft will be treated as fixed wing operations and should land and take off on a runway.

EIMH AD 2.21   Noise Abatement Procedures

  1. The aerodrome aims to minimise the impact of aviation activities on neighbouring properties. Pilots should avoid overflying houses in the vicinity of the aerodrome and also the Hill of Ward 1.2km south of the airfield. Please see the Pilot Notes at www.athboyairfield.com for details.
  2. Rotary-wing aircraft must conform to normal fixed-wing joining, departure and arrival procedures.

EIMH AD 2.22   Flight Procedures

Please see the Pilot Notes at www.athboyairfield.com for details.

EIMH AD 2.23   Additional Information

The aerodrome is strictly Prior Permission Required (PPR) for local briefing purposes. Filing of a Flight Plan does not constitute PPR. All pilots should familiarise themselves with the Pilot Notes at www.athboyairfield.com prior to departure.

EIMH AD 2.24   Charts Related To An Aerodrome

NIL

EIMH AD 2.25   visual segment surface (vss) penetration