RPMR - Tambler Principal Airport¶
General¶
Tambler Principal Airport (RPMR), also known as General Santos International Airport, is a Class 1 airport located approximately 18 KM southwest of General Santos City, South Cotabato. It has a single runway (17/35) and serves domestic passenger and cargo flights, as well as general and military aviation.
- Main Terminal - Domestic and Cargo Flights
The airport caters to passenger and cargo flights, as well as general and military aviation.
Airspace
- Tambler ATZ — circle 5 NM radius centered on the ARP, surface up to but excluding 2000 FT (Class B). Aerodrome control is provided by Tambler Tower (RPMR_TWR).
- Tambler CTR — circle 10 NM radius centered on the ARP, surface up to 1500 FT (Class D). Controlled by Tambler Tower (RPMR_TWR).
- Tambler TMA — 1500 FT to FL200 (Class D below FL160, Class A at FL160 and above). Controlled by Tambler Approach.
- Transition altitude: 11,000 FT.
Airport Regulations¶
General¶
No wide body aircraft (A330 and above category) shall taxi behind a parked B777-300ER. Narrow body aircraft (A321 and below category) are allowed to taxi behind a B777-300ER.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPMR_TWR | Tambler Tower | 118.400 | |
| RPMR_APP | Tambler Approach | 119.100 | TMA 1500 ft - FL200 |
Runways¶
Tambler Principal Airport currently has 1 runway (17/35), 3227 x 45 M, concrete.
Runway 17 is served by Precision Approach Lighting (PALS, 900 M) and an ILS, with PAPI (3.0°). Runway 35 has a PAPI (3.0°) and a Runway Threshold Identification Light (RTIL).
Below is a table of the declared distances.
Declared Distances (metres).
| Runway | TORA (m) | TODA (m) | ASDA (m) | LDA (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3227 | 3527 | 3344 | 3227 |
| 35 | 3227 | 3527 | 3343 | 3227 |
Clearance¶
On first contact with the controller that will issue your clearance, give the following information:
- Your parking bay
- 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
CEB123: Tambler Tower, CEB123, Bay 3, A-3-2-0 with information A, request clearance Manila.
RPMR_TWR: CEB123, cleared Manila, [routing], [SID] RUNWAY 17, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024.
CEB123: Cleared Manila, [routing], [SID] RUNWAY 17, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024, CEB123.
Pushback¶
Clearance from Tambler Tower must be obtained prior to commencing pushback or taxi. The required facing depends on the departure runway:
- RWY 17 departure — push back at the designated start-up point parallel with the runway, facing North (or as instructed by ATC).
- RWY 35 departure — push back at the designated start-up point parallel with the runway, facing South (or as instructed by ATC).
Phraseology
CEB123: Tambler Tower, CEB123, Bay 3, request push and start, runway 17.
RPMR_TWR: CEB123, push and start approved, face North.
CEB123: Push and start approved, face North, CEB123.
Taxi¶
The apron connects to runway 17/35 via taxiways C and D.
For arrivals, unless otherwise instructed, vacate and taxi in via TWY C when landing runway 17, and via TWY D when landing runway 35.
Info
Bays 1 and 7 are for A321 and lower category aircraft; bays 2 to 6 are for B747, B777 and lower category aircraft.
Warning
Never enter or backtrack the runway until you have been explicitly cleared to do so. Read back any hold short instruction with "HOLDING SHORT".
Phraseology
CEB123: Tambler Tower, CEB123, Bay 3, request taxi, runway 17.
RPMR_TWR: CEB123, taxi to holding point runway 17 via D.
CEB123: Holding point runway 17 via D, CEB123.
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 controller (TWR).
When APP or CTR is online, after passing 2000 feet or leaving the control zone, report your passing altitude to APP or CTR.
Phraseology
CEB123: Tambler Approach, CEB123, passing 2000, climbing FL150.
RPMR_APP: CEB123, continue climb FL150.
Arrival¶
When arriving into General Santos, 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 Tambler Approach (RPMR_APP), report your current level.
Phraseology
CEB122: Tambler Approach, CEB122, FL130, inbound General Santos.
APP will then issue your arrival clearance including the type of approach to expect to the active runway.
Phraseology
RPMR_APP: CEB122, cleared General Santos, MELBY3R expect RNP approach RWY 17.
CEB122: Cleared General Santos, MELBY3R, RNP approach RWY 17, CEB122.
Warning
If APP didn't give you any turns after you have passed the last waypoint on your routing, maintain your present heading.