Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Within Panglao CTR¶
General Procedures for VFR Flights¶
The following air traffic procedures shall apply to all VFR flights when entering, leaving, operating or transiting the vicinity of Panglao ATZ.
- All departing VFR flights shall maintain a listening watch on Panglao Tower frequency 124.5 MHZ until instructed to leave the frequency or to contact Mactan Approach frequency on 121.2 MHZ while operating within Mactan TMA.
- All arriving VFR flights shall establish contact and remain on listening watch with Mactan Approach frequency on 121.2 MHZ upon entering Mactan TMA or to establish two-way radio contact with Panglao Tower on frequency 124.5 MHZ 20 NM inbound to the airport.
- ATC instructions and traffic information shall be acknowledged and complied with.
- When operating within Mactan TMA, pilots of VFR aircraft are to conform to the following altitude restrictions unless authorized by ATC:
- from 5 NM up to 10 NM from Panglao ARP, not higher than 1500 FT; and
- from 10 NM up to 20 NM from Panglao ARP, not higher than 2500 FT.
- Any deviation from the procedures shall be subject to ATC approval.
VFR Departures¶
North Bound: After airborne, fly northward to PUNTA CRUZ, proceed towards LOON. Continue northeastward to TUBIGON PORT or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Northeast Bound: After airborne, turn right towards South of ASHIRA. Fly on easterly direction towards LOAY PORT and proceed towards BILAR or as instructed by ATC.
Northwest Bound: After airborne, turn left towards DOLJO POINT. Proceed towards East of BOLJOON, turn right fly over water towards East of ALCOY or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Southeast Bound: After airborne, turn right towards South of ASHIRA. Fly on a southeasterly direction towards East of PAMILACAN or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Southwest Bound: After airborne, turn left towards DOLJO POINT. Proceed towards BOLJOON, turn left fly over land following the shoreline towards OSLOB or proceed as instructed by ATC.
North Bound: After airborne, make a right downwind departure towards PUNTA CRUZ. Proceed towards LOON. Continue northeastward to TUBIGON PORT or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Northeast Bound: After airborne, make a left downwind departure towards South of ASHIRA. Fly on a northeasterly direction towards LOAY PORT and proceed towards BILAR or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Northwest Bound: After airborne, turn right towards DOLJO POINT. Proceed towards East of BOLJOON, turn right fly over water towards East of ALCOY or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Southeast Bound: After airborne, make a left downwind departure towards South of ASHIRA. Fly on a southeasterly direction towards East of PAMILACAN or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Southwest Bound: After airborne, turn right towards DOLJO POINT. Proceed towards BOLJOON, turn left fly over land following the shoreline towards OSLOB or proceed as instructed by ATC.
VFR Arrivals¶
From the Northeast: Report approaching SAGBAYAN. Fly on a southwesterly direction towards HANOPOL. Proceed towards SEVILLA and BACLAYON PORT. Continue towards ASHIRA. Request clearance to join right downwind of RWY 03 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northwest: Report approaching ALCOY. Fly on a southeasterly direction towards North of DOLJO POINT. Request clearance to join left downwind RWY 03 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southeast: Report approaching PAMILACAN. Fly on a northwesterly direction towards 5 NM SE of the airport. Request clearance to join right downwind RWY 03 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southwest: Report approaching East of OSLOB. Fly on a northeasterly direction towards South of DOLJO POINT. Request clearance to join left downwind RWY 03 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northeast: Report approaching SAGBAYAN. Fly on a southwesterly direction towards HANOPOL. Proceed towards SEVILLA and BACLAYON PORT. Continue towards ASHIRA. Request clearance to join left base RWY 21 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northwest: Report approaching ALCOY. Fly on a southeasterly direction towards North of DOLJO POINT. Request clearance to join right downwind RWY 21 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southeast: Report approaching PAMILACAN. Fly on a northwesterly direction towards 5 NM SE of the airport. Request clearance to join left downwind RWY 21 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southwest: Report approaching East of OSLOB. Fly on northeasterly direction towards South of DOLJO POINT. Request clearance to join right downwind RWY 21 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
VFR Procedures for Overflights¶
From the Northeast to the South/West: Report approaching over PAMILACAN, fly towards SALAGDOONG not above 2000 FT. Fly westward to LARENA, approaching LARENA contact Dumaguete Tower frequency on 129.7 MHZ or proceed as instructed by ATC. Report switching or leaving Panglao Tower frequency.
From the South/West to the Northeast: Report approaching South of SALAGDOONG. Fly northeastward towards East of PAMILACAN or proceed as instructed by ATC. Report switching or leaving Panglao Tower frequency.
From the Southwest to the Northwest: Report approaching East of OSLOB, fly northerly over water towards East of BOLJOON. Continue towards East of ALCOY or proceed as instructed by ATC. Report switching or leaving Panglao Tower frequency.
From the Northwest to the Southwest: Report approaching ALCOY, fly southwesterly over land following the shoreline towards BOLJOON. Continue towards OSLOB or proceed as instructed by ATC. Report switching or leaving Panglao Tower frequency.
Helicopter Operations¶
- VFR helicopter flights shall be treated as fixed-wing aircraft and will follow the same established VFR routes and procedures for Bohol-Panglao International Airport.
- Except when clearance is obtained from Bohol-Panglao International Airport, VFR helicopter flights shall not take-off or land at Bohol-Panglao International Airport or enter its ATZ when the:
- ceiling is less than 150 M (500 FT); and
- ground visibility is less than 1.5 KM (1 mile).
- Helicopters operating VFR may be allowed outside controlled airspace with flight visibility below 1.5 KM (1 mile) provided that:
- the helicopter is clear of clouds and ground or water is in sight at all times; and
- the helicopter shall be maneuvered at a speed that will give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstruction to avoid collision.
Visual Landmarks and Reporting Points¶
| Reporting Point | Coordinates | Distance from ARP (NM) | Relative Position | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 NM SE | 093203N 1235044E | 5.0 | SE | 5 NM Southeast of RPSP |
| ALCOY | 094232N 1233028E | 17.5 | NW | Alcoy Municipal Hall |
| ASHIRA | 093549N 1235105E | 5.0 | NE | Azienda Ashira Properties |
| BACLAYON PORT | 093715N 1235446E | 8.9 | NE | Baclayon Port |
| BILAR | 094220N 1240613E | 21.2 | NE | Bilar Public Market |
| BOLJOON | 093743N 1232847E | 17.5 | W | Boljoon Municipal Hall |
| DOLJO POINT | 093516N 1234305E | 3.2 | W | Tip of Doljo Beach |
| HANOPOL | 094730N 1240253E | 21.0 | NE | Hanopol Gymnasium |
| LARENA | 091505N 1233525E | 22.0 | SW | Larena Port |
| LOAY PORT | 093602N 1240034E | 14.2 | E | Loay Port |
| LOON | 094818N 1234751E | 13.9 | N | Loon Municipal Hall |
| OSLOB | 093114N 1232601E | 20.2 | SW | Oslob Municipal Hall |
| PAMILACAN | 092932N 1235523E | 10.3 | SE | Pamilacan Island |
| PUNTA CRUZ | 094406N 1234724E | 9.7 | N | Punta Cruz Watch Tower |
| SAGBAYAN | 095447N 1240535E | 27.8 | NE | Sagbayan Municipal Hall |
| SALAGDOONG | 091247N 1234054E | 22.2 | SW | Salagdoong Beach |
| SEVILLA | 094210N 1240244E | 18.0 | NE | Sevilla Municipal Hall |
| TUBIGON PORT | 095722N 1235728E | 25.4 | NE | Tubigon Port |