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

1. Landing to RWY(14R/32L)

   1. Recommendation for increase RWY(14R/32L) operation capacity, except for wet or contaminated:

      recommend to use Rapid Exit Taxiways and fully vacate within 60 seconds after touchdown.

   2. If possible, maintain speed at or above 30 kt IAS until reaching Rapid Exit Taxiway "C1" or "E1".

      RWY	RET	Taxi Procedure	Distance from Threshold
      14R	C1	After landing, vacate via C1 then hold short of RWY 14L. Remain on the TWR frequency.	6 397 ft/1 950 m
      32L	E1	After landing, vacate via E1 then hold short of RWY 32R. Remain on the TWR frequency.	6 512 ft/1 985 m

   * Note : The Exit of "D1" will be available by pilot’s discretion.

2. Landing to RWY(14L/32R)

   Unless otherwise cleared by ATC, aircrafts are advised to vacate RWY as follow;

   RWY	RET	Taxi Procedure
   32R	D3	After landing, vacate via D3.
   14L	C2	After landing, vacate 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

Gimpo International Airport RWY 14R has ILS CAT III 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 Safety Act, Article 67 and its Enforcement regulations Article 189, which are available from :

      Flight Operations Division

      Seoul Regional Office of Aviation

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

      22382, 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 - A, B1, B2, C1, C2, P (Refer to RKSS AD 2-16)

   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 14L : P - G2

   RWY 32R : P - A

   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 ATC.

   2. Aircraft shall monitor the Gimpo Ground or Apron 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 Ⅲ Noise Abatement Take-off Climb Procedure as follows;

1. Noise Abatement Departure 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 :

      1. After intercepting LOC, lower gear.

      2. Maintain intermediate flap until FAF.

         ※ Refer to AD 2.22.1.2 Speed Restriction.

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

   2. When runway 32 in use :

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

      2. Maintain intermediate flap until FAF.

         ※ Refer to AD 2.22.1.2 Speed Restriction.

      3. 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 1 900 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.

4. Apply Reduced Power/Drag Technique (recommendation) when

   1. Landing Weight and Runway length are enough,

   2. Runway surface is DRY condition,

   3. When there is no tailwind, pilot can select final landing flaps setting. Apply Final landing flaps setting minimum approved by flight manual.

5. Follow each aircraft’s POM procedure for engine reverse after landing

   1. Engine reverse system is effective at high speed, so use engine reverse system as soon as touchdown. But pilot can use idle thrust for noise reduction when runway length is enough and runway surface condition is good.

   2. Pilot must follow restriction of engine reverse system of each aircraft.

   3. Pilot can use idle reverse until reaching taxi speed. But high reverse thrust under 80 kt is prohibited except in emergency.

   4. Turn off engine reverse system when vacating runway.

1. When RWY 14 in use

   1. Take-off : RWY 14L

   2. Landing : RWY 14R

2. RWY 32 Operation Hours

   Operation Hours(UTC)	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.

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

1. All aircraft shall not exceed 250 kt IAS below 10 000 ft in SEOUL TMA, unless otherwise authorized by ATC. If unable to comply with this speed restriction, state minimum speed acceptable to ATC.

2. ATC will use “NO ATC SPEED RESTRICTIONS” RTF phraseology to remove MAX 250 kt IAS below 10 000 ft.

3. speed control under radar vector :

   1. When arriving traffic is being sequenced under radar direction, ATC typically will apply the following speed control :

      1. Initial approach phase : 210 kt IAS

      2. base leg/HDG to final approach : 180 kt IAS

      3. When established on final approach : 180 kt to 160 kt IAS

      4. Thereafter to 7.5 DME : 160 kt IAS

   2. These speed restrictions are essential for smooth and safe operations at high traffic loads. If an aircraft does not comply with these speed instructions, the aircraft may have to be excluded from the planned approach sequence.

   3. When ATC use “RESUME NORMAL SPEED“ RTF phraseology, it means that the previously issued speed restriction by ATC is cancelled and a pilot can resume an aircraft’s preferred speed. Pilot shall note that it does not mean the removal of MAX 250 kt IAS with in SEOUL TMA.

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 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

1. VFR Weather minima

   1. Ground Visibility : Not less than 5 km

   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 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 1.5 NM 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.

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)

1. Squawk 7600

2. Continue to fly in VMC.

3. Land at nearest suitable aerodrome.