Pilots are strongly required to monitor VHF 121.5 MHz when flying within SEOUL TMA.

Aircraft on international flight may be permitted to use the Gimpo Airport (RKSS) under the following conditions;

- Aircraft landing on RWY 32R vacate the RWY via D3

- Aircraft landing on RWY 32L vacate the RWY via E1

- Aircraft landing on RWY 14R vacate the RWY via C1

- Aircraft landing on RWY 14L vacate the RWY via C2

* If unable to follow the above RWY vacating routes, pilots should notify it to ATC.

All general aviation aircraft(fixed & rotary wing) operator who plans to fly to Gimpo International Airport should contact with airport operator (airside operations team) at least 1 day before the flight (before filing flight plan), to confirm aircraft stand availability.

Contact : +82-2-2660-2566~7

1. The use of this airport for training purpose is prohibitedAll training flights are prohibited at Gimpo Airport, except for turbofan engine aircraft. The deliberate simulation of engine failure is not permitted whilst on approach to or departure from the airport.. The deliberate simulation of engine failure is not permitted whilst on approach to or departure from the airport.

2. The use of this airport by light sports aircraft, ultra-light vehicles and lighter than air is prohibited.

2.1    Radio frequency change points

1. RWY 14L/R in use

   Aircraft taxiing on TWY P shall change to and monitor 118.1 MHz(Gimpo TWR) abeam TWY "E2" unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

2. RWY 32R/L in use

   Aircraft taxiing on TWY P shall change to and monitor 118.1 MHz(Gimpo TWR) abeam TWY "C2“ or entering Taxilanes P1, P2 or P3 unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

Arrival

Aircraft shall change radio frequency from Gimpo Tower (118.1 MHz) to Gimpo Ground (121.9 MHz) when entering "P" taxiway from runway.

1. All aircraft should taxi at speeds of more than 10 kt on Taxiway P to ensure smooth traffic flow unless there is an exceptional direction for safety reason by ATC. And if it is impracticable, pilots shall notify ATC.

2. All the class E aircraft including B747 holding on TWY B1 for RWY 32L departure should maintain engine power at ground idle so that the landing traffic on RWY 32R are protected from the jet blast.

1. Aircraft taxiing or being towed on P5 should wait at the waiting point on P5 if N2 or N3 is occupied by an E class aircraft.

2. Aircraft waiting on N1 for deicing or for other purposes should stop at the stop line, and a marshal should maintain radio communication with ATC.

3. Standard taxi procedures for north apron

   Unless otherwise cleared by ATC, taxi into and out of north apron as follows;

   〔Caution〕While taxiing to/from the International Terminal via P4 or P5, pilots should look out for other aircraft that might be holding on taxiway N1, N2 and N3 in order to avoid collision risk.

Departure

1. Aircraft stands from NR 31 to 34, NR 40 to 49, proceed to "P" TWY via P4" TWY.

2. Aircraft Stands from NR 35 to 39, NR 201 to 212, NR 304 to 307 proceed to "P" TWY via "P4" TWY

3. Aircraft Stands from NR 221 to 225, proceed to "P" TWY via "N2" and "P4" TWY

4. Aircraft Stands from NR 226 to 233, NR 301 to 303, proceed to "P" TWY via "N4" and "P4" TWY

Arrival

1. Aircraft Stands from NR 201 to 212, NR 221 to 233 From "P" TWY, proceed to aircraft stand via "P5" TWY

2. Aircraft Stands from NR 35 to NR 39, NR 304 to 307 From "P" TWY, proceed to aircraft stand via "P5" and "N4" TWY

3. Aircraft Stands from NR 31 to NR 34 From "P" TWY, proceed to aircraft stand via "P5" and "N3" TWY

4. Aircraft Stands from NR 301 to NR 303 From "P" TWY, proceed to aircraft stand via "P5" and "N5" TWY

1. All aircraft within the west apron shall be operated in accordance with the following conditions.

   1. An aircraft operating on the west apron shall not taxi, push-back or tow unless prior authorization has been obtained from the control tower.

   2. Park at appropriate stands considering aircraft dimensions specified herein, all aircraft must be parked within the aircraft stand safety lines.

      Refer to the AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART ICAO for the details

   3. Wheeled helicopters are restricted to ground taxi only.

   4. When any adjacent stand is occupied, power driven turn of aircraft at the stand is prohibited.

   5. All stands are restricted to start-up only, and all engine run-up must be performed in designated area only.

   6. Fixed-wing aircraft must be tied down when parking.

   7. For helicopters, before commencing movement with self-power at stands(#922, #923, #924, #925) adjacent to fixed-wing stand, be sure that fixed-wing aircraft is tied down.

2. Standard Taxi Procedures

   Unless otherwise cleared by ATC, the taxi procedures of the aircraft within the Apron are as follows.

   1. Departure

      1) Fixed-wing aircraft

      a) stand → 'S' taxilane → TWY 'W1' or 'W2' → RWY

      b) stand → 'T' taxilane → TWY 'W2' → RWY

      2) For helicopter, proceed from the stand to H3 or H4 via "S" taxilane.

   2. Arrival

      1) Fixed-wing aircraft

      a) RWY → TWY 'W1' → 'S' taxilane→ TWY 'W2' → 'T' taxilane → stand

      b) RWY → TWY 'W2' → 'T' taxilane→ stand

      2) For helicopter, proceed from the stand to H3 or H4 via "S" taxilane.

3. Radio Communication Procedures

   Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, all aircraft should change radio frequency as follows.

   1. Departure

      1) Fixed-wing aircraft shall contact Gimpo Ground (121.9 MHz) on the stand before taxiing and contact Gimpo Tower (118.1 MHz) prior to entering TWY 'W1' or TWY 'W2' for take off.

      2) Helicopters should contact Gimpo Ground (121.9 MHz) on the stand for taxiing and switch to Gimpo Tower (118.1 MHz) prior to entering "H3" or "H4" for take off.

   2. Arrival

      1) Fixed-wing aircraft should contact Gimpo Ground (121.9 MHz) just after entering “W1” or “W2” taxiway for ground taxi.

      2) Helicopters should contact Gimpo Ground (121.9 MHz) prior to entering the “S” taxilane for taxiing, after landing "H3" or "H4".

4. The use of RUN-UP PAD

   1. Hour of Operation : Available between 30 minutes after sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset

   2. The use of RUN-UP PAD may be permitted only under prior approval obtained from the control tower.

   3. A continuous communication with the control tower shall be maintained while using RUN-UP PAD.

   4. No maintenance is permitted on RUN-UP PAD(except compulsory maintenance during RUN-UP).

   5. Hover check is not available over run-up pad.

      (But hover check at H3 or H4 will be available under ATC permission below 50 feet)

5. Restrictions

   1. Any helicopter is not allowed to taxi on Taxiway 'W2' and taxilane 'T'

   2. Any helicopter must follow the regular operating hours(within 1HR/MAX) when using spot #908-2 and spot #909. Layover is not permitted.

   3. Any helicopter which are not registered in Gimpo INTL airport are not allowed to park more than 30 minutes when using stand 912. Layover is not permitted on the stand.

1. Taxiing procedures to and from NR 121F and 123F for both standard and low visibility operations are as follows :

   1. Departure (Refer to RKSS AD 2-20, 2-21)

      RWY 14R - 121F/123F → P1 → P → G2 → G1

      RWY 32L - 121F123F → P1 → P → B2 → B1

   2. Arrival (Refer to RKSS AD 2-20, 2-21)

      RWY 14R - B1 → B2 → P → P1 → 121F/123F

      RWY 32L - G1 → G2 → P → P1 → 121F/123F

2. Restriction

   1. Take off or landing RWY 14L/32R shall be restricted, While A380 aircraft is occupying on "P" TWY.

   2. Any Aircraft shall not enter TWY "N1", while "F" aircraft is occupying "P" TWY.

   3. "F" aircraft requires Follow me car service and shall comply with the taxi speed limit 17 kt when taxi on park of "P" TWY from "P6" to "F2".

   4. Push-back restriction on NR 121F : Nose-gear cannot cross over intermediate holding position marking on TWY 'R' behind the stand 123.

   5. Push-back restriction on NR 123F : Nose-gear cannot cross over intermediate holding position marking on TWY ‘R’ behind the stand 122.

   6. The aircraft, the code letter "F", are not able to take-off or land on RWY 14L/32R.

1. Some roadways for GSE (Ground Service Equipment) vehicle crossing P1, P2, P3 taxilane are marked in the form of zipper.

2. Pilots shall give an extra caution to the vehicles during taxiing because there are roadways for vehicle crossing R, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 taxilane in the ramp.

3. Some of Code letter B aircraft stands(502, 503, 506~514) in West Apron don't provide minimum clearance distance(3 m) from apron safety line to tail of an aircraft. Any vehicle, equipment or person should obtain prior clearance from control tower.

4. Some of Code letter E aircraft stands (221~232) in North Apron do not provide minimum clearance distance(7.5 m) from apron safety line to tail of an aircraft. Any vehicle, equipment or person should obtain prior clearance from control tower.

1. Pilots should always operate transponders with XPNDR (and AUTO if available) except for parking ACFT on the stands

Gimpo International Airport RWY 14R has ILS CAT II Ib equipments.

Low visibility Procedures are established for operation in a visibility of less than RVR 550 m or a cloud ceiling of less than 60 m (200 ft).

1. Low visibility operations will be initiated by broadcasting "ATC LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES ARE IN OPERATION" via ATIS and/or appropriate radio frequencies.

2. Low visibility operations will be terminated by deleting the above mentioned message from ATIS and/or broadcasting "ATC LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS ARE TERMINATED" via appropriate frequencies.

1. Approval for CAT II/III Operations

   1. Aircraft operators and pilots who wish to conduct ILS CAT II/III operations at Gimpo International Airport shall conform with certain requirements. Details of these requirements are published in Aviation Act, Article 54 and its Enforcement regulations Article 189, which are available from :

      Flight Operations Division

      Seoul Regional Aviation Administration

      47, Gonghang-ro 424 beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon,

      400-718, Republic of Korea

      Tel : 82-32-740-2154, 5

      Fax : 82-32-740-2159

   2. Foreign operators may obtain the approval from Administrator of Seoul Regional Aviation Administration by providing the following information to Administrator of Seoul Regional Aviation Administration.

      1) Aircraft type and register number;

      2) The Category II/III minima under which they intend to operate; and

      3) A copy of the category II/III certification issued by their own category authority.

1. Meteorological reports preclude ILS CAT I operations;

2. Low Visibility Procedures are in operation;

3. There is any unserviceability in a promulgated facility so that they may amend their minima.

General Special procedures and ground safeguards

Special procedures and ground safeguards will be applied during CAT II/III operations to protect the aircraft from operating in low visibility and to avoid interference with the ILS signals in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Doc. 9365 - Manual of All Weather Operations, and the provisions of the Enforcement Regulations of Aviation Act, Article 5 of 186.

1. During Low visibility operations, taxiway centerline lights will be used in conjunction with the stop bar lights as follows :

   1. If the stop bar lights are turned on, the centerline lights beyond the stop bar will be turned off.

   2. If the stop bar lights are turned off, the centerline lights beyond the stop bar will be turned on.

2. Arriving Aircraft

   1. Aircraft shall vacate the runway via the designated exit taxiways as follows:

      RWY 14R - B1, B2, C1, C2, P (Refer to RKSS AD 2-15)

   2. 14R/32L runway exits have taxiway center-line lead off lights that are color coded (green/yellow) to indicate the portion of the taxiway that is within the ILS sensitive area.

   3. Pilots are required to make a 'runway vacated' call, when entire aircraft has cleared the ILS critical sensitive areas

3. Departing Aircraft

   Departing aircraft shall normally enter the runway via the designated taxiways as follows :

   RWY 14R - P, G2, G1

   RWY 32L - P, B2, B1

   Refer to RKSS AD 2-18, 2-19

4. Follow-me car service

   1. Follow-me service is available to arriving aircraft using RWY 32L/14R when crossing RWY 32R/14L.

      Pilot should make the request to Gimpo Control.

   2. Aircraft shall monitor the Gimpo Ground Control frequencies during taxiing.

Pilots may carry out the practice of ILS CAT II approach at any time with a prior approval from ATC, but the full safeguarding ground procedures shall not be applied and pilots should anticipate the possibility of ILS signal interference.

1. Aircraft in emergency condition.

2. Aircraft which transports the patient who needs emergency medical assistance.

3. Aircraft which needs to take off or land Gimpo airport for evacuation from typhoon or heavy snow.

1. Aircraft engaged in search and rescue operation.

2. Aircraft used for national purposes designated by the relevant authorities.

All departing aircraft should apply ICAO PANS-OPS (Doc 8168) Volume I Noise Abatement Take-off Climb Procedure as follows;

1. Noise Abatement Department Procedure ONE (NADP ONE)

   - Thrust reduction at 1 000 FT or 1 500 FT above aerodrome elevation recommended.

1. Delayed Flap Setting Procedures

   All arriving aircraft shall apply delayed flap approach procedure as follows;

   1. When runway 14 in use :

      - After intercepting LOC, lower gear.

      - Maintain intermediate flap until FAF.

      ※ Refer to AD 2.22.1.2 SPEED CONTROL

      - At FAF, set flaps for landing and establish final approach speed.

   2. When runway 32 in use :

      - After 7 ILS/DME(8 DME from KIP), lower gear.

      - Maintain intermediate flap until FAF.

      ※ Refer to AD 2.22.1.2 Speed Control.

      - At FAF, set flaps for landing and establish final approach speed.

2. Aircraft unable to comply with this procedure for any reason should inform ATC.

3. Exception

   Procedures described in the provisions 1 and 2 need not be complied with, for aircraft who have passed the IAF (for RWY 32) or intercepted the LOC(for RWY 14) in adverse operating conditions such as the following :

   1. If the runway is not clear and dry, i.e. it is adversely affected by snow, slush, ice, water or other substances;

   2. In conditions when the ceiling is lower than 500 FT above AGL, or when the horizontal visibility is less than 1900 M;

   3. When the cross-wind component, including gusts, exceeds 15 KT;

   4. When the tail-wind component, including gusts, exceeds 5 KT;

   5. When wind shear has been reported or forecasted.

1. When RWY 14 in use

   1. Take-off : RWY 14L

   2. Landing : RWY 14R

2. RWY 32 Operation Hours

   Operation Hours	For Departure	For Landing
   2100-2359	32R	32L
   0000-0259	32L	32R
   0300-0559	32R	32L
   0600-0859	32L	32R
   0900-1159	32R	32L
   1200-1459	32L	32R

   * These operation hours can be changed depending on weather condition and traffic situation

3. Intersection take-off is not available on all runways except in an unavoidable case for traffic flow or other reasons.

IFR ATC CLEARANCE

The following procedures are established for all turbo jet departures from Gimpo International Airport :

1. Aircraft shall contact Clearance Delivery and provide the following information 5 minutes prior to startup or push-back.

   1. Aircraft Identification

   2. Type of aircraft

   3. Destination

   4. Proposed flight level

   5. Gate or stand number

   6. ATIS code

2. If aircraft fails to push back or taxi within 15 minutes after receipt of ATC clearance, pilot should notify ATC except when :

   1. Start-up or push-back is delayed due to traffic on the ground, or

   2. Aircraft departure is restricted by means of release time or the same altitude/route separation

SPEED CONTROL

1. All aircraft shall not exceed 250 kt IAS below 10 000 ft AMSL in SEOUL TMA, unless otherwise authorized by ATC. If the minimum safe speed is greater than 250 kt IAS, the aircraft may maintain the minimum safe speed without ATC authorization.

2. All arriving aircraft (Except CAT A, B, and Helicopter) shall maintain 160 KT IAS or greater until 7.5 DME from KIP. Aircraft unable to comply with the speed restriction shall advise ATC and state the acceptable speed.

3. Definitions of terms to be used for speed control

   1. The phrase "Resume Normal Speed" means the previously issued speed restrictions by ATC are cancelled but that does not delete speed restrictions that are applicable to published procedures and speed restrictions specified in AD 2.22.1.2 item 1, 2 above.

   2. When ATC use “NO [ATC] SPEED RESTRICTIONS” RTF phraseology, pilot shall note that all speed control restrictions are cancelled and preferred speed may be flown without any speed restrictions.hen ATC use “NO [ATC] SPEED RESTRICTIONS” RTF phraseology, pilot shall note that all speed control restrictions are cancelled and preferred speed may be flown without any speed restrictions.

Fuel Dumping Area

Fuel Dumping Area is established within SEOUL TMA as follows.

1. AREA : A circle with a radius of 5 NM centered on R 264 NCN/D22, R 278 SEL/D45.

2. ALTITUDE : At or above 6 000 FT.

3. Area/altitude may be changed by pilot request, traffic condition or any other safety reason.

Visual Approach

Visual Approach may be initiated by ATC or approved upon pilot request on traffic permitting basis when;

1. Ceiling : at or above 1 000 ft (reported weather by the airport)

2. Visibility : not less than 5 KM (3 SM)

3. Circuit : west pattern only

VFR PROCEDURE

1. VFR Weather minima

   1. Ground Visibility : Not less than 5 KM (3 SM)

   2. Ceiling : at or above 450 M (1 500 FT)

      ※ School and Training Flights

      Ceiling : at or above 610 m(2 000 ft)

2. VFR Traffic Circuit : Refer to Page RKSS AD 2-29

3. VFR Reporting point : Refer to Page RKSS AD 2-30

4. VFR Circuit Altitude

   1. Helicopter : 1 000 FT

   2. Conventional : 1 000 FT

5. VFR Flight procedure

   1. VFR aircraft shall maintain two way radio communication and get permission prior to entering Class B airspace from Seoul Approach Control except

      1) when landing and departing within Gimpo Control Zone via VFR reporting points.

      2) for transiting through Gimpo Control Zone.

   2. VFR Aircraft shall pass "K" at or above 2 000 FT unless otherwise when cleared or instructed by ATC or when necessary for safety or hazardous in-flight weather condition.

   3. Aircraft is required to use traffic circuit for each runway in use.

   4. "F"and "W"are radio transfer points between Gimpo and Incheon control zone.

   5. As practical as possible, pilot should avoid congested areas, hospitals and schools.

6. Fixed Wing VFR Procedures

   Departure

   1. After departing from RWY 14, pass the RWY end and reach the safe altitude, then fly the following routes;

      1) For SOUTH bound: Turn right then proceed to K for the next VFR reporting point or for further ATC instructions. Cross K at or above 2 000 FT.

      2) For NORTH bound: Turn right then proceed to K for further ATC instructions. Pass K at or above 2 000 FT.

   2. After departing from RWY 32, pass the RWY end and reach the safe altitude, then fly the following routes;

      1) For SOUTH bound: After take-off, turn left then proceed to K for the next VFR reporting point or for further ATC instructions. Cross K at or above 2 000 FT.

      2) For NORTHEAST bound: After take-off, maintain RWY heading then turn right when ATC gives instruction.

   Arrival

   1. Inbound from SOUTH: Proceed to K via a VFR reporting point or as instructed by ATC, then fly the following route. Cross K at or above 3 000 FT;

      1) When RWY 14 in use: Enter into the right-hand pattern at 1 000 FT then land on RWY 14L/R as instructed by ATC

      2) When RWY 32 in use: Enter into the left-hand pattern at 1 000 FT then land on RWY 32L/R as instructed by ATC

   2. Inbound from NORTH: Enter into N or R then climb to 3 000 FT as instructed by ATC. Proceed to K via KIP.

      1) When RWY 14 in use: Enter into the right-hand pattern at 1 000 FT then land on RWY 14L/R as instructed by ATC

      2) When RWY 32 in use: Enter into the left-hand pattern at 1 000 FT then land on RWY 32L/R as instructed by ATC

   Holding

   1. When ATC clears "Hold north of K", pilots shall fly connecting "K" - Geyang IC (R 256 KIP/D2.2, 373238N 1264455E) - Bucheon city northern water resources ecological park (R 255 KIP/D1.5, 373239N 1264603E)maintaining at or above 2 000 ft as instructed by ATC.

      ※ CAUTION : Use caution not to fly beyond the line of 1.5NM west of RWY 32L/14R in order to protect the VFR traffic circuits.

   2. This holding procedure may only be permitted when

      1) Day time

      2) VMC

      3) Aircraft type: C-172

      ※ When radio communication failure, all VFR flights shall follow 3.1.1 (Refer to page AD 2-27, Radio communication failure procedure)

   
   

7. Helicopter VFR Procedures

   Departure

   1. From H4 : After take-off, maintain RWY heading and reach safe altitude, then fly the following procedures;

      1) For SOUTH bound : After take-off, turn right then proceed to and cross K at 2 000 FT for the next VFR reporting point or for further ATC instructions.

      2) For NORTHEAST bound : After take-off, cross RWY as instructed by ATC then proceed to M then N for further ATC instructions.

   2. From H3 : After take-off, maintain RWY heading and reach safe altitude, then fly the following procedures;

      1) For SOUTH bound : After take-off, turn left then proceed to and cross K at 2 000 FT for the next VFR reporting point or for further ATC instructions.

      2) For NORTHEAST bound : Cross RWY as instructed by ATC then proceed to M and N for further ATC instructions.

   Arrival

   1. Inbound from SOUTH : Proceed to K via a VFR reporting point or as instructed by ATC, then fly the following routes. Cross K at 2 500 FT;

      1) When RWY 14 in use : Enter into the right-hand pattern at 1 000 FT then land on H3 as instructed by ATC

      2) When RWY 32 in use : Enter into the left-hand pattern at 1 000 FT then land on H4 as instructed by ATC

      * When tailwind is less than 5 knots, ATC will instruct otherwise for noise abatement.

   2. Inbound from NORTHEAST : Enter into and cross N at 1 000 FT. Cross M as instructed by ATC at or below 300 FT. Cross RWY with ATC instruction then land on H3 or H4.

Special VFR

1. Special VFR flight for taking off or landing may only be permitted when

   1. The ground visibility is at least 1 500 m

   2. If ground visibility is not reported, the flight visibility is at least 1 500 m.

2. For Special VFR operations, the pilot shall :

   1. get a clearance from ATC.

   2. stay clear of clouds.

   3. fly only within control zone as cleared by ATC.

   4. maintain visual reference with surface or water.

   5. maintain at least 1 500 m of flight visibility.

   ※ At night(between sunset and sunrise), the pilot must have an instrument rating and the aircraft must be equipped for IFR flight under Aviation Act.(Except for helicopters)

in VMCs:

1. Squawk 7600

2. Continue to fly in VMC

3. Land at nearest suitable aerodrome

in IMCs or when conditions are such that it does not appear likely that the pilot will complete the flight in accordance with 3.1: