RPMD - Francisco Bangoy International Airport¶
General¶
The Francisco Bangoy International Airport (also known as Davao International Airport) has 1 Runway, 1 passenger terminals, 1 general aviation area, 1 military station, and 1 military hangar.
- Main Terminal - Domestic and International Passenger and Cargo Flights
The airport caters passenger and cargo flights, as well as general and military aviation.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPMD_ATIS | 127.000 | Every hour | |
| RPMD_TWR | Davao Tower | 118.100 | |
| RPMD_APP | Davao Approach[^2] | 122.400 | TMA 1500 ft - FL150[^1] |
| RPMD_R_APP | Davao Radio | 124.000 | SUB TMA 1500 ft - FL150[^1] |
Runways¶
Davao currently has 1 runway. Below is a table of the Take-Off Run available
Take-off Run Available.
| Runway | TORA ft (m) |
|---|---|
| 05 | 9,839 (2999) |
| 23 | 9,839(2999) |
Routes¶
Local flights within RPHI and some international flights are to use routes given below. Simbrief also give a standard route which looks like this
If your route is still invalid, a controller will send you a private message with your new route. Routes within RPHI are to follow the half-moon principle in both RVSM and non-RVSM conditions. During events you will have 5 minutes between the time you request clearance and the time you request pushback, or you will have to wait until a new slot is available.
Warning
During events it is important that you put your EOBT in your flight plan as controllers will use that to determine your takeoff slot.
Waypoint Restrictions¶
Waypoint Restrictions
| FIR | Waypoint | Airway | Altitude (FL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | NOMAN / SABNO | A583 / A461 / M501 | 300 / 340 / 380 |
| SINGAPORE | TEGID | M767 | 310 / 320 / 350 / 360 / 390 / 400 |
| LAXOR | L649 | 300 / 380 | |
| M772 | 300 / 380 | ||
| N884 | 320 / 360 / 400 | ||
| HO CHI MINH | PANDI / ARESI | M765 / L628 | 280 / 340 |
| N500 | 300 | ||
| MIGUG | N892 | 310 / 320 / 350 / 360 / 390 / 400 |
Clearance¶
On first contact with the controller that will issue your clearance, it is recommended for you to give the following information:
- Your bay number
- Your aircraft type
- The ATIS information letter
Warning
Radio Checks on first contact are discouraged when building communication with the controller. It's best to greet or ask the controller, should you need any help before clearance issuance.
Be straightforward and concise as possible when communicating within a controlled frequency.
Once you have requested for clearance, the controller will either tell you to standby, or give your clearance on the spot. Clearances include your routing, flight level restrictions, departure instructions and your squawk.
You must read back the clearance in full. Listen carefully to all details that the controller gives you, and if you are unsure about your clearance, let the controller know.
Phraseology
PAL1810: Davao Tower, PAL1810, Stand 4, A-3-2-1 with information A, request clearance Manila.
RPMD_TWR: PAL1810, cleared Manila, B473 LAIYA, RUNWAY 005 ANKIN3R, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024
Pushback¶
Normally, a controller in Davao will instruct you to push back to the nearest start-up point. Other times, they will push you to a reference point.\
For RWY 05 departures, expect Start-up points S1 or S2
For RWY 23 departures, expect Start-up points S2 or S3
Warning
- Do not preplan your pushback!
- Connect the tug first!
Phraseology
PAL1810: Davao Tower, PAL1810, Stand 4, request push and start, runway 05.
RPMD_TWR: PAL1810, push and start approved, abeam stand 5, face A3
Departure¶
The departure procedure is decided by an online Approach (APP) or En-route Controller (CTR). When both are offline, Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) are given by the aerodrome controllers (TWR, GND or DEL). When either APP or CTR is online, they decide if departures will be given radar vectors (climb and heading instructions) to the TMA exit points or will be following a SID.
When APP or CTR is online, after passing 2000 feet or 5 DME from RPMD, report your passing altitude to APP or CTR. This is to help them identify you successfully in their radar screens.
Phraseology
PAL1810: Davao Approach, PAL1810, passing 2000, climbing FL150, ANKIN3R
RPMD_APP: PAL1810, radar identified, continue climb FL150
Arrival¶
When arriving in to Davao, it is best for you to be in between 10,000 FT and FL130 when reaching the border of the TMA or the start of the STAR. On initial contact with Davao Approach (RPMD_APP), report your current level.
Phraseology
PAL1809: Davao Approach, PAL1809, FL130, inbound RIMAR
APP will then issue your arrival clearance including the type of approach to expect to the active runway. APP either gives you radar vectors to final or gives you descent clearances via a STAR.
Phraseology
RPMD_APP: PAL1809, radar contact, cleared Davao expect radar vectors ILS 05
PAL1809: Cleared Davao expect radar vectors ILS 05, PAL1809
RPMD_APP: PAL1809, Maintain present heading, descend 10,000, QNH 1011
PAL1809: Maintain present heading, descend 10,000, QNH 1011, PAL1809
Warning
If APP didn’t give you any turns after you have passed the last waypoint on your routing, maintain your present heading.
Taxi Routing¶
Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, all aircraft landing RWY 05 shall taxi-in via taxiway A4. Aircraft landing RWY 23 shall taxi-in via taxiway A3
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Vertical limit of FL150 can be increased to a maximum of FL200. ↩