EIWF — WATERFORD

Note: The following sections in this chapter are intentionally left blank: AD-2.16, AD-2.21, AD-2.25

EIWF AD 2.1  AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME

EIWF — WATERFORD

EIWF AD 2.2  AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1ARP and its site521114N 0070513W
Mid-point RWY 03/21
2Direction and distance from (city)4NM SE of Waterford
3AD Elevation, Reference Temperature & Mean Low Temperature113ft /19.6°C (Max Temp) 1.5°C (MNM Temp)
4Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN185ft
5MAG VAR/Annual Change2° W (2024) /13’ decreasing
6AD Operator, address, telephone, telefax, email, AFS, Website
Post:

Waterford Airport
Killowen,
Co. Waterford

Tel:+ 353 51 84 66 00

Fax:+ 353 51 87 17 01 [ATC]

Fax:+ 353 51 87 56 23 [Operations]

Email:[email protected]

Email:[email protected]

AFS:EIWFZTZX

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

EIWF AD 2.3  OPERATIONAL HOURS

1AD Operator01 JAN 2026-28 MAR 2026 0745-1300, 1345-1830, 1915-2045
29 MAR 2026-31 MAY 2026 0645-1200, 1245-1730,1815-1945
01 JUN 2026-31 AUG 2026 0745-1200, 1245-1730, 1815-2045
01 SEP 2026-24 OCT 2026 0645-1200, 1245-1730, 1815-1945
25 OCT 2026-31 DEC 2026 0745-1300, 1345-1830, 1915-2045
2Customs and immigration24 HR PN required to AD Operator.
3Health and sanitationAs per AD Operator
4AIS Briefing OfficeSee Remarks
5ATS Reporting Office (ARO)As per AD Operator
6MET Briefing OfficeSee Remarks
7ATSAs per AD Operator
8FuellingAs per AD Operator
9HandlingAs per AD Operator
10SecurityAs per AD Operator
11De-icingAs per AD Operator
12RemarksAD Operator AVBL outside published HR, 24 HR PN to AD Operator ATS AVBL outside published HR, 24 HR PN to AD Operator PIB AVBL from AIS, Shannon see GEN 3.1.5 MET briefing AVBL from Central Aviation Office, Shannon Airport see GEN 3.5.4 Airport PPR to non-based operators.

Tel: Operations +353 51 84 66 00

Email:[email protected]

EIWF AD 2.4  HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1Cargo handling facilitiesContact airport operations
2Fuel/oil typesJET A1;
AVGAS
3Fuelling facilities/capacity1 JET A1 Truck - Capacity 18,000L
1 AVGAS Mobile Unit 2,000L
Storage capacity - Jet A1 100,000L
Storage capacity - AVGAS 50,000L
4De-icing facilitiesNil
5Hangar space available for visiting aircraftLimited – Contact AD Operator
6Repair facilities for visiting aircraftWaterford Aircraft Maintenance Services

Tel:+ 353 51 87 28 09

7RemarksHandling services available, contact Waterford Operations. AVGAS available up to 30 mins before evening closing time or later by prior arrangement only.

EIWF AD 2.5  PASSENGER FACILITIES

1Hotel(s) at or in the vicinity of ADWaterford
2Restaurant(s) at or in the vicinity of ADNil.
3Transportation possibilitiesTaxis and Car Hire from the AD (Prior notice required). Train from Waterford.
4Medical facilitiesFirst Aid at AD. Hospitals in Waterford.
5Bank and Post Office at or in the vicinity of ADWaterford
6Tourist OfficeWaterford
7RemarksNil

EIWF AD 2.6  RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

1AD category for fire fightingCAT 2. Up to CAT 6 AVBL with 24 HR PN required to Operations
2Rescue equipmentRescue and Emergency equipment for up to CAT 6
3Capability for removal of disabled aircraftOperators to make own arrangements through IATA pool or other organisations.
Recovery assistance available through local contractors, up to 20,000kg
Contact the Airport Co-ordinator: +353 (0)51 846600
4RemarksFire cover available during operating hours.
24 HR PN required to AD Duty Supervisor for services outside of operating hours.

EIWF AD 2.7  Runway Surface Condition Assessment and Reporting, and Snow Plan

1Type(s) of clearing equipment1 runway snow plough
1 runway sweeper
1 snow blower
1 runway de icer
2Clearance prioritiesSearch and Rescue apron area, RWY 03/21 and associated TWY’s
3Use of Material for movement area surface treatment(KFOR) Potassium Formate Fluids as required
4Specially prepared winter runwaysNot applicable
5RemarksGlobal Reporting Format - ATS communications for Global Reporting Format for Runway surface conditions. Runway surface conditions not reported by ATIS. Flight crew will be provided with the latest Runway surface conditions from ATS on first contact.

EIWF AD 2.8  APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATION DATA

1Apron surface and strengthSurface: CONC / Strength: PCN 19/F/C/Y/T
2Taxiway width, surface and strengthTAXIWAYWIDTHSURFACESTRENGTH
A15 MASPHPCN 19/F/C/Y/T
B15 MASPHPCN 19/F/C/Y/T
3Altimeter checkpoint location and elevationLocation: Terminal Apron / Elevation: NIL
4VOR checkpointNil
5INS checkpointNil
6RemarksTWY B restricted to Code A fixed wing and helicopter aircraft only.

EIWF AD 2.9  SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

1Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft standsTaxiing Guidance System Signboards at intersection of TWY and RWY and at the Holding Point.
2RWY/TWY markings and LGTRWY
Marked: Designator, THR, TDZ, C/L
Lighted: RWY edge, RWY end, PAPI, Displaced Thresholds
TWY
Marked: Centreline, Holding position.
Lighted: Edge.
3Stop barsNil
4Other RWY Protection measures-
5RemarksNil

EIWF AD 2.10  AERODROME OBSTACLES

In Area 2
OBST ID/Designation OBST TypeOBST PositionELEV/HGTMarkings/Type, ColourRemarks
abcdef
Aerodrome Obstacles Point of Contact: [email protected]
In Area 3
OBST ID/Designation OBST TypeOBST PositionELEV/HGTMarkings/Type, ColourRemarks
abcdef
Aerodrome Obstacles Point of Contact: [email protected]

EIWF AD 2.11  METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

1Associated MET OfficeCentral Aviation Office, Shannon Airport see GEN 3.5.4
2Hours of serviceRefer to EIWF AD 2.3
3Office responsible for TAF preparation
Periods of validity
Interval of issuance.
Met Eireann Central Aviation Office, Shannon.
9 HR
3 HR
4Trend forecast
Interval of issuance

Nil
5Briefing/consultation providedPersonal
6Flight documentationLanguage(s) usedCharts and Tabular
English
7Charts and other information available for briefing or consultationHourly Synoptic Chart;
6-hourly synoptic chart;
6-hourly prognostic chart (surface);
prognostic chart of significant weather;
prognostic chart of wind/temperature at upper levels;
prognostic chart of tropopause levels.
8Supplementary equipment available for providing informationAutomated Weather Station at Waterford AD.
EIWF METAR available onHR as per ATS.
9ATS units provided with informationEIWF TWR
10Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)METAR available every 30 mins. GEN 3.5.4.2 for additional information

EIWF 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 undulation
THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
123456
03021.01°1433 x 30 PCN 30/F/C/Y/T
ASPH
521054.98N
0070524.89W
521135.57N 0070459.53W
185 ft
26.5M /87ft
21201.01°1433 x 30 PCN 30/F/C/Y/T
ASPH
521131.24N
0070502.24W
521052.27N 0070526.59W
185 ft
34.4M /113ft
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
Refer to Aerodrome Obstruction Chart Type ANilNil1553 x 150240 X 90-NilGrooved Surface
NilNil1553 x 150 240 X 90-YesGrooved Surface

EIWF AD 2.13  DECLARED DISTANCES

RWY DesignatorTORA
(M)
TODA
(M)
ASDA
(M)
LDA
(M)
Remarks
123456
031433 1433 1433 1343 THR 03 DISPLACED 90 M
2114331433 1433 1290 THR 21 DISPLACED 143 M

EIWF AD 2.14  APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING

RWY
Designator
APCH LGT
type
LEN INTST
THR LGT
colour
WBAR
VASIS
(MEHT)
PAPI
TDZ
Length
RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTSTRWY edge LGT LEN, spacing, colour, INTSTRWY End LGT colour WBARSWY LGT LEN (M) colourRemarks
12345678910
03SALS 420M, 1 crossbar at 300MGPAPI,
Left Slope 3° MEHT 26.0 ft
NilNilWhite 60 M
Amber 450 M from runway end
RNilNil
21CAT I
750 M
4 crossbars
GPAPI,
Left Slope 3.25° MEHT 26.0 ft
NilNilWhite 60 M
Amber 450 M from runway end
RNilPAPI RWY 21 not to be used for approach slope guidance until the aircraft is aligned with the runway, as normal obstacle clearance is not provided to the west of the runway extended centre-line.

EIWF AD 2.15  OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

1ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operationAt Tower, FLG W/G, 30 per minute As per AD Operator EIWF AD 2.3.
2LDI location and LGT
Anemometer location and LGT
WDI Near THR 21 lightedNear THR 21 lighted
3TWY edge and centre line lightingBlue TWY Edge Only
4Secondary power supply/switch-over timeSecondary Power Supply to all Lighting at AD/Switch-over 12 seconds.
5RemarksNil

EIWF AD 2.16  HELICOPTER LANDING AREA

NIL

EIWF AD 2.17  ATS AIRSPACE

1Designation and lateral limitsWaterford Control Zone
Circle radius 10NM 521114N 0070513W (Waterford ARP)
2Vertical limits5000 ft AMSL
3Airspace classificationC
G (outside hours of operation of ATC)
4ATS unit call sign Language(s)Waterford Tower
Waterford Information (during the hours of AFIS operation)
English
5Transition altitude5000 ft
6Hours of applicability-
7Remarks

Outside the promulgated hours of operation of the Waterford Control Zone, the following airspace: Waterford Airport - Circle radius 10NM 521114N 0070513W centered on the Waterford Aerodrome Reference Point, surface to 5000 feet AMSL is classified as Class G airspace.

During these periods, an Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) may be provided and IFR holding, approach and departure procedures for SAR Operations may take place at Waterford Airport. Outside the promulgated Aerodrome hours of operation of Waterford Airport, an AFIS may be provided at short notice, in support of helicopters on SAR/HEMS/Training missions based at Waterford Airport

NOTE: Instrument Procedures are only available when an Air Traffic Control Service is being provided, unless an operator is authorised by the Flight Operating Standards Department of the Irish Aviation Authority and Waterford Airport Management.

Pilots will be provided by Waterford AFIS, Callsign "Waterford INFORMATION", with an Aerodrome Flight Information and Alerting Service while operating in the local airspace. Pilots are responsible for their own separation while operating in Class G - Uncontrolled Airspace.

The hours of operation of AFIS are promulgated by NOTAM.

Times may vary to support helicopters on SAR/HEMS missions based at Waterford Airport.

Airspace Status This airspace is designated as a Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ) and Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ), during the hours when an Aerodrome Flight Information Service is provided

Refer to EIWF AD.2.20.8

EIWF AD 2.18  ATS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

Service designationCall signChannelSAT VOICE No.Logon AddressHours of OperationRemarks
1234567
TWRWaterford Tower129.850 MHz--Refer to EIWF AD 2.3 AD Operator Nil
GNDWaterford Ground121.600 MHz--As directed by ATC
AFIS Waterford Information 129.850 MHz--When ATC not available. Check NOTAM and refer to ATIS.
ATISWaterford
ATIS
121.150 MHz--Nil

EIWF AD 2.19  RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of aid, MAG VAR, Type of supported OP (for VOR/ILS/MLS/GNSS/SBAS and GBAS, give declination)IDFrequency ChannelHours of operationPosition of transmitting antenna coordinatesElevation of DME transmitting antennaService Volume Radius from the GBAS Reference PointRemarks
12345678
DMEIWD110.9 kHz
CH 46X
H24521119.6N 0070502.0 W 110 ftDesignated Operational Coverage 25 DME reads Zero at RWY 21 THR. DME reads 0.3D at RWY 03 THR.
Monitored only during hours as per ATS
NDBWTD368.0 kHzH24521120.4N 0070500.0 W Designated Operational Coverage 25NM
Monitored only during hours as per ATS
ILS LLZ RWY 21IWD110.9 MHzH24521039.1N 0070534.8W Monitored only during hours as per ATS
ILS GP RWY 21IWD330.8 MHzH24521123.2N 0070514.1 WGP Angle 3.2º RDH 45 ft Full scale fly up indication may not be maintained when right of localizer sector and below glidepath.
Glidepath flags may occur when right of centreline.

EIWF AD 2.20  LOCAL aerodrome REGULATIONS

1. Landing, take off and manoeuvring on the aerodrome outside the published HR of operation of the aerodrome is not permitted unless such permission has been obtained in advance from aerodrome operations or is in the event of an emergency or a search and rescue (SAR) operation.
2. A booking system exists for instrument training, training periods may be booked by application to ATC

Tel:+ 353-51-846600

Fax:+ 353-51-871701

Email:[email protected]

The filing of a flight plan does not constitute a booking. Failure to make a booking may result in the aircraft being refused the use of the facilities.

Pilots are requested to advise aerodrome operations of booking cancellations.

3. A booking procedure for all circuit training flights may be introduced by ATS during busy periods.
4. Aircrew and personnel are required to wear high visibility clothing at all times when airside.
5. Individuals or operators intending to base aircraft at the aerodrome must seek the prior written approval of the Airport Manager.
6. Solo Student Pilots from non-Waterford based Flight Training Organisations (FTO) must contact ATS at +353 51 846613 prior to departing to Waterford for PPR and a briefing.
7. RWY 03/21, fixed wing aircraft are required to use the runway end turning areas for making 180 deg turns. Light aircraft are exempt from this requirement.
8. Equipment Requirements
  1. TMZ All flights operating in the Waterford TMZ shall carry and operate SSR transponders capable of operating on Modes A and C or on Mode S, unless in compliance with alternative provisions prescribed by Waterford ATS that has been designated for the airspace as outlined above. Refer to Item 5 hereunder.
  2. RMZ All flights operating in the Waterford RMZ shall maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch and establish two-way communication, as necessary, on the appropriate communication channel, unless in compliance with alternative provisions prescribed for that particular airspace by Waterford ATS. Refer to Item 4 hereunder.
  3. RMZ Entry The requirements for entry into an RMZ are detailed in SERA.6005 (a) as follows: Before entering a radio mandatory zone, an initial call containing:
    1. the designation of the station being called;
    2. callsign;
    3. type of aircraft;
    4. position;
    5. level;
    6. the intentions of the flight; And;
    7. Other information as prescribed by the competent authority shall be made by pilots on the appropriate communication channel. [Ref EIWF AD 2.18]

    Once this information has been passed to and acknowledged by AFIS, a pilot may enter the RMZ. However, if a pilot is requested to 'stand by' before the required information is passed; they must remain outside of the RMZ. AFIS will resume communications with pilots as soon as possible after having instructed them to 'stand by'.

    Whilst operating within an RMZ pilots are required to continuously monitor the published frequency. This is to raise situational awareness for all and offers a means of communication between pilot and AFIS if required.

    Waterford AFIS may additionally instruct an aircraft with a functioning transponder to squawk an appropriate code.

  4. Radio and/or Transponder Failure
    1. A VFR flight experiencing radio failure prior to entry into the RMZ is required to remain outside the RMZ and route to their alternate aerodrome. The pilot shall contact Waterford Air Traffic Services +353 51 846613 as soon as practicable on landing.
    2. A VFR flight experiencing radio failure whilst inside the RMZ is required to route to,
      1. If approaching from the East route via Baginbun Head not above 1,500 ft to the Belle Lake Hold and await light signals from Waterford AFIS,
      2. If approaching from the West, route via Bunmahon not above 1,500 ft to the Tramore Racecourse Hold and await light signals from Waterford AFIS.
    3. SAR aircraft on an IFR flight experiencing radio failure are required to follow Rule 31 Communications Failure, AIP Ireland ENR 1.3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES.
    4. An aircraft experiencing transponder failure shall advise Waterford AFIS as soon as practicable when aware of the failure. Prevailing traffic conditions may delay TMZ entry/departure.
    5. Aircraft experiencing both Radio and Transponder failure are required to follow Parts 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 as appropriate to their flight rules.
  5. Non-Radio Aircraft & Non-Transponder Aircraft Pilots of aircraft which are neither non-transponder nor non-radio equipped must contact Waterford Air Traffic Services +353 51 846613 in order to seek agreement to operate within the TMZ. Prevailing traffic conditions may preclude TMZ entry agreement to non-transponder aircraft (or an aircraft with a non-functioning transponder) to operate within the TMZ. Ref: SERA.6005 Requirements for communications and SSR transponder. SERA.13001 Operation of a transponder. SERA 13020 SSR transponder failure when the carriage of a transponder is mandatory

EIWF AD 2.21  NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

NIL

EIWF AD 2.22  FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1. Arrival Procedures

Clearance to enter the CTR.Arrival routes may be varied at the discretion of ATC.

Arrival Routes are based on holding patterns established at Waterford.

Shannon ATS will descend arriving traffic to the lowest usable flight level within controlled airspace (FL080 / Shannon Transition level if higher).

A lower level/altitude within controlled airspace may be coordinated with Waterford ATC.

Descent into the FIR (Class G Uncontrolled airspace)
Caution: Descent below FL080 or Transition level if higher, before the lateral limits of the Control Zone or associated stubs as outlined in ENR 2.1 will bring the flight into Shannon Class G (uncontrolled) airspace. There may be traffic operating in this airspace that is unknown and not operating with a transponder. Such descent, if requested, may be given at pilot’s discretion with a clearance to re-enter controlled airspace at or descending to a specified level/altitude agreed with ATC. Flight information in the FIR is available from Shannon ATS on 127.500 MHz

2. Communication Failure

In the event of communication failure, the pilot shall act in accordance with the communication failure procedures in ICAO Annex 2.

3. Departure Procedures

AD not available for departures when official met visibility is below 550m, SAR aircraft exempt.

4. EIWF Instrument Approach Procedures

ILS CAT 1, LOC RWY 21 and NDB RWY 03 Instrument Approach only available when Air Traffic Control Zone is active unless the operator has prior approval from the Irish Aviation Authority and Waterford Airport Management.

EIWF AD 2.23  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Caution Wind Shear may be experienced under certain conditions on the approaches to RWY 21.

EIWF AD 2.24  CHARTS RELATED TO an AERODROME

NamePage
Aerodrome Chart – ICAOAerodrome Chart – ICAO
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart RWY 03/21– ICAO TYPE AAerodrome Obstacle Chart RWY 03/21– ICAO TYPE A
Instrument Approach Chart ILS CAT I or LOC RWY 21Instrument Approach Chart ILS CAT I or LOC RWY 21
Instrument Approach Chart NDB/DME RWY 21 – ICAOInstrument Approach Chart NDB/DME RWY 21 – ICAO
Instrument Approach Chart NDB/DME RWY 03 – ICAOInstrument Approach Chart NDB/DME RWY 03 – ICAO
Visual Approach Chart – ICAOVisual Approach Chart – ICAO
Instrument Approach Chart RNP RWY 02 – ICAOInstrument Approach Chart RNP RWY 02 – ICAO
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 20 – ICAOVisual Approach Chart – ICAO

EIWF AD 2.25  visual segment surface (vss) penetration