PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE

1. Air Traffic Control Service is provided to VFR traffic in the following airspace:
   1. Larnaka (LCLK) and Pafos (LCPH) Control Zones (CTR-Class C)
   2. Larnaka and Pafos Aerodrome Traffic Zones (ATZ-Class B)
   3. Airways from lower limit up to FL 195 (Class C)
2. LCLK and LCPH aerodrome traffic zone is the area bounded by a circle of radius 4 NM centered on the aerodrome reference point, up to 3000 FT AMSL.
3. The national airspace of the Republic of Cyprus is prohibited area except those parts designated as VFR training areas and routes.

1.2 MINIMUM HEIGHTS

1. Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the Department of Civil Aviation, aircraft shall not be flown over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons, unless at such a height as will permit, in the event of an emergency arising, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
2. Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the Department of Civil Aviation, a VFR flight shall not be flown:
   1. over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1000 FT above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 M from the aircraft;
   2. elsewhere than as specified above, at a height less than 500 FT above the ground or water, or 500 FT above the highest obstacle within a radius of 150 M from the aircraft.

1.3 VMC VISIBILITY AND DISTANCE FROM CLOUD

1. VMC visibility and distance from cloud minima are contained in below.
   
   

   Altitude band	Airspace	Flight visibility	Distance from cloud
   At and above FL 100	B C G	8 KM	1500 M horizontally 1000FT vertically
   Below FL 100 and above 3000FT AMSL or above 1000 FT above terrain, whichever is the higher	B C G	5KM
   At and below 3000 FT AMSL or 1000 FT above terrain, whichever is the higher	B C
   	G	5 KM *	Clear of cloud and with the surface in sight

   * When so prescribed by the Department of Civil Aviation:
   1. flight visibilities reduced to not less than 1500M may be permitted for flights operating at speeds of 140KTs IAS or less to give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstacles in time to avoid collision, or in circumstances in which the probability of encounters with other traffic would normally be low e.g. in areas of low volume traffic and for aerial work at low levels
   2. Helicopters may be permitted to operate in less than 1500M but not less than 800M flight visibility, if manoeuvred at a speed that will give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstacles in time to avoid collision
2. Except when operating as a special VFR flight, VFR flights shall be conducted so that the aircraft is flown in conditions of visibility and distance from clouds equal to or greater than those specified in Table above.

1.4 SUSPENSION OF VFR OPERATIONS

1. Except when a special VFR clearance is obtained from an ATC unit, VFR flights shall not take-off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone, or enter the aerodrome traffic zone or aerodrome traffic circuit when the reported meteorological conditions at that aerodrome are below the following minima:
   1. ceiling 1500 FT, or
   2. ground visibility 5 KM.
2. Any or all VFR operations on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome may be suspended by any of the following units, persons or authorities whenever safety requires such action:
   1. the approach control unit or the appropriate ACC;
   2. the aerodrome control tower;
   3. the Department of Civil Aviation.

1.5 SPECIAL VFR

1. Special VFR flights may be authorized to operate within a control zone, subject to an ATC clearance. Except when permitted by the Department of Civil Aviation for helicopters in special cases such as medical flights, search and rescue operations and fire-fighting, the following additional conditions shall be applied:
   1. by the pilot:
      • clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;
      • the flight visibility is not less than 1500 M or, for helicopters, not less than 800 M;
      • at speed of 140 KTs IAS or less to give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic and any obstacles in time to avoid a collision.
   2. by ATC:
      • during day only, unless otherwise permitted by the Department of Civil Aviation;
      • the ground visibility is not less than 1500 M or, for helicopters, not less than 800 M;
      • the ceiling is not less than 180 M (600 FT).
2. Special VFR flights may be authorized to enter a control zone for the purpose of landing, take off and depart from a control zone, cross a control zone or operate locally within a control zone.
3. Requests for special VFR authorization shall be handled individually. Special VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and from other Special VFR flights.Separation shall be provided between all IFR flights and Special VFR flights and between all Special VFR flights.

1.6 NIGHT VFR

1.6.1 APPLICABILITY

1.6.2 NVFR ROUTE AND MINIMUM ALTITUDE

1.6.3 NVFR WEATHER MINIMA

1. Visibility of 10 KM or more at the airports involved for NVFR route, or 8 KM or more for NVFR circuits.
2. No cloud below the level which is 1000 FT above the intended level of flight.
3. No warning or expectation of deterioration in the weather minima detailed above.

1.7 FLIGHT PLAN SUBMISSION AND PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING

1. Flight plans should be filed at least 30 minutes before the estimated time of departure. Before start-up, pilots should confirm with AIS the approval of filed flight plan. An abbreviated flight plan, as shown in Appendix, must be filed for any local flight departing from LCLK or LCPH.
2. The pilot in-command shall obtain weather reports and forecast briefing prior to departure. It is the responsibility of the pilot in-command to make sure, prior to departure, that the weather conditions at the aerodrome of departure, en-route and at the aerodrome of destination are such that the flight may be conducted under VMC at all times.
3. Prior commencing flight, the pilot in-command shall become familiar with all available information appropriate to the intended operation. Such information shall be, but not limited to, activation of danger areas, activation of temporary reserved and temporary segregated areas, other activities of dangerous nature, closure of VFR routes and training areas and any other information published by NOTAMs and Light Aviation Bulletins. Prior commencing flight, the pilot in-command shall be briefed on the active danger areas, reserved areas and any other activities.
4. Any changes to a flight plan shall be reported as soon as practicable to LARNAKA ARO or Aerodrome ATC.Any changes to a flight plan shall be reported as soon as practicable to the AIS or ATC.
5. Information submitted prior to departure regarding fuel endurance or total number of persons carried on board, if incorrect at time of the departure, constitutes a significant change to the flight plan and as such shall be reported.
6. Pre-flight information service for LCLK and LCPH is provided centrally by Larnaka ARO Pre-flight briefing service is available at LCLK/LCPH.

1.8 LOCAL VFR DESIGNATED TRAINING AREAS AND ROUTES

1.8.1 TRAINING AREAS

1.8.2 VFR ROUTES LARNAKA

1.8.3 VFR ROUTES PAFOS

1.8.4 NIGHT VFR ROUTE

1.8.5 LCLK-LCPH CROSS COUNTRY VFR ROUTE

1. Aircraft on a cross-country VFR flight from LCLK to LCPH and vice versa, shall follow a VFR route from the aerodrome of departure, enter Limassol Training Area, transit the uncontrolled airspace of the area, re-enter controlled airspace, and via a VFR route proceed to the aerodrome of destination.
2. If Limassol Training Area is not available, the designated NVFR route may be used as cross-country route during daytime, at 4000 FT or above, subject to approval by ATC.
3. The night VFR route may be used during daytime, with exit / entry points in / out of controlled airspace at Kofinou and Kouris dam respectively, subject to approval by ATC.( Aircraft departing from Pafos can join the night VFR route from Pachna north of Kouris dam.)

1.9 RADIO TRANSPONDER CARRIAGE

1.9.1 RADIO MANDATORY ZONES

1.9.2 TRANSPONDER OPERATION AND ALLOCATED CODES

1.9.3 UNSERVICEABLE TRANSPONDER

1. In case of a transponder failure is detected before departure from an aerodrome where it is not practicable to effect a repair, the aircraft concerned should be permitted to depart and proceed to the nearest suitable aerodrome where repair can be made. ATC may, subject to traffic, modify the time of departure, altitude or route of the intended flight. Subsequent adjustments may become necessary during the course of the flight.
2. If the failure is detected after departure, the ATC units concerned should endeavour to provide for continuation of the flight to the aerodrome of first intended landing in accordance with the flight plan. However, in certain traffic situations, either in terminal areas or en-route, continuation of the flight may not be possible, particularly when failure is detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft may then be required to return to the departure aerodrome or to land at the nearest suitable aerodrome acceptable to the operator concerned and to ATC.

1.10 VFR TO IFR FLIGHT PLAN CHANGE

1. if a flight plan was submitted, communicate the necessary changes to be effected to its current flight plan; or
2. submit a flight plan to the appropriate ATS unit and obtain a clearance prior to proceeding IFR when in controlled airspace.

1.11 POSITION REPORTING

1. Over the designated points of the VFR routes.
2. Five minutes before leaving uncontrolled airspacePrior leaving airspace class G to enter airspace class C.
3. When operating in the aerodrome circuit, on “downwind” and “final” or “long final”.
4. Every 20 to 40 minutes for “Operations normal” report. This requirement applies also when operating within uncontrolled airspace.
5. When instructed by ATC.

1.12 GENERAL PROCEDURES

1. Prior leaving controlled airspace, pilots shall report to the ATS unit estimated time to remain within the training area.
2. Upon entering uncontrolled airspace, pilots shall pass traffic information to other aircraft in the area, and continue monitoring the appropriate frequency.
3. Aircraft on cross-country flight LCLK-LCPH or vice versa, before entering Limassol Training Area shall report estimated time over PACHNA or DIPOTAMOS, to releasing ATS unit.
4. Aircraft shall not enter controlled airspace unless receiving entry clearance by the ATS unit.
5. Aircraft shall enter controlled airspace maintaining the level approved by ATC on entry clearance.
6. Maneuvering is not allowed over populated areas.
7. Aircraft shall not enter active danger or reserved areas.
8. Aircraft shall not overfly any military installations.

1.13 SPECIAL OPERATIONS

1. Formation flights.
2. Acrobatic flights.
3. Banner towing.
4. Parachute descents.
5. Dropping objects from aircraft and aerial spraying.
6. Operations in areas other than the designated standard VFR routes and training areas.

1.14 FORMATION FLIGHTS

1.15 SIMULATED INSTRUMENT FLIGHTS