1   General Regulations

The Prior Permission Required to operate a flight (PPR) procedure in aerodrome strictly applies to arriving flights, classified as non-scheduled (N), general aviation (G), military (M) or other (X) than approved scheduled flights (S). The coordination of PPR is performed at least 24 hours before scheduled time of arrival of the flight, when ground handling services provision is pre-arranged with any ground handling services provider. The list and contacts of ground handling services providers can be found in AD 2.4. 7 p. The description of PPR and application form can be found in https://www.ltou.lt/lt/ppr.

The exemption applies to SAR flights, flights, during which an aircraft is involved in an emergency situation and general aviation flights, operated by aircrafts, based on the aerodrome.

At aerodrome a number of local regulations are applied. Marshaller assistance shall be used for all arriving and departing aircraft. For the safe aircraft operation on the apron the information will be issued to each aircraft by TWR, separately.

Further information about the regulations can be obtained from Kaunas TWR.

2   Taxiing to and from stands

Arriving aircraft will be allocated a stand number by TWR.

All arriving aircraft are assisted by marshaller at aircraft stands.

Assistance from "FOLLOW-ME" vehicle can be requested via TWR.

ATC clearance shall be issued before departing aircraft is leaving standing position or during taxiing to holding point CH 124.205 is to be used.

Departing aircraft shall obtain the engine start-up, push-back or taxi clearance from:

• TWR on CH 124.205;
• Marshaller (by headset and/or hand signals).

Aircraft moving from aircraft stands and taxiing only using min power engine.

180 DEG turns on runway outside designated areas are prohibited for CAT C and bigger aircraft from MAR 31 until OCT 31.

3   Parking area for General Aviation

General aviation aircraft shall be guided by marshallers to the parking area.

Departing general aviation aircraft shall obtain the engine start-up or taxi clearance from:

• TWR on CH 124.205;
• Marshaller (by headset and/or hand signals).

4   Parking area for helicopters

Helicopters will always be guided by marshallers to the parking area for helicopters.

Departing helicopters shall obtain the engine start-up or taxi clearance from:

• TWR on CH 124.205;
• Marshaller (by headset and/or hand signals).

5   Apron, taxiing during winter conditions

Taxiways are not equipped with centre line lights. The taxi guide lines might not be visible due to snow. Assistance from "FOLLOW-ME" vehicle can be requested via TWR.

6   Taxiing limitations

Taxiing limitations on the second page of Aerodrome Ground Movement and Parking Chart EYKA AD 2.24-02 - 02.

7   School and training flights, technical test flights, use of runways

School and training, technical test flights can only be made after permission is obtained from Kaunas TWR. Information about RWY in use will be given by TWR.

Application to practise Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) described in the section EYKA AD 2.22, item 3.3.8.

The priority for scheduled flights will prevail.

8   Helicopter traffic, limitation

NIL.

9   Removal of disabled aircraft from runways

In case an aircraft is wrecked on a runway, it is the duty of the owner or operator of such aircraft to take care that it is removed as soon as possible. If a wrecked aircraft is not removed as quickly as possible by the owner or operator the aircraft will be removed by the aerodrome service unit at the owner's or operator's expense.

10   Aircraft engine run-up tests, limitations

Aircraft engine run-up tests are allowed only upon receiving permission from AD operator. Prior to engine run-up, AD operator shall be informed on the planned start and end time of operations. Clearance to run-up the engines shall be obtained from TWR CH 124.205. It is necessary to maintain radio communication with TWR during the entire period of operations and to report after completing them.

11   Runway Occupancy Time

Kaunas TWR operates on a bases of that each aircraft, if lined up on the RWY, is ready for immediate departure. On receipt of line-up clearance pilots should ensure that they are able to taxi and line up on the RWY as soon as the preceding aircraft has commenced either its take-off roll or landing run. On receipt of take-off clearance, pilots should ensure that they are able to commence take-off without delay. If possible, cockpit checks should largely be completed prior to line-up and any checks requiring completion on the RWY should be kept to a minimum. If flight crew is not capable following these requirements Kaunas TWR must be notified before lining up on the RWY.

1   General

All flights within Kaunas TMA and Kaunas CTR shall be conducted in accordance with FPL.

2   IFR Arrival

3   IFR Departure

• to advise parking position;
• to confirm ATIS information and read back its QNH;
• to obtain clearance for start up of engines;
• to report the intention to carry out a de-icing of aircraft before departure;
• to obtain ATC clearance.

4   Radar Procedures within Kaunas TMA

– Available.

– Not available.

5   VFR flights

1. Flight plan shall be filed for the flight concerned;
2. ATC clearance shall be obtained from the Kaunas TWR 5 min before entering TMA/CTR;
3. Deviation from ATC clearance (given) may only be made, if prior permission has been obtained;
4. Two-way radio communication shall be maintained on the frequency prescribed. Information about the appropriate frequency can be obtained from Kaunas TWR.