RPVE - Godofredo P. Ramos Airport¶
General¶
The Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (also known as Caticlan) has 1 Runway and 2 passenger terminals
- Main Terminal - Domestic and Cargo Flights
The airport caters passenger and cargo flights, as well as general and military aviation.
Charts¶
Frequency List¶
| Designator | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPVE_ATIS | 126.800 | Every hour | |
| RPVE_TWR | Caticlan Tower | 118.600 | |
| RPVK_APP | Kalibo Approach | 122.400 | TMA 1500 ft - FL150 |
Runways¶
Caticlan currently has 1 runway. Below is a table of the Take-Off Run available
Take-off Run Available.
| Runway | TORA ft (m) |
|---|---|
| 06 | 5,554 (1693) |
| 24 | 5,554 (1693) |
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
CEB920: Caticlan Tower, CEB920, Stand 4, A-3-2-0 with information A, request clearance Manila.
RPVE_TWR: CEB920, cleared Manila, B473 LAIYA, RUNWAY 06 MINOR8A, Climb FL150, Squawk 4024
Pushback¶
Normally, a controller in Caticlan will instruct you to push back to the nearest start-up point. Other times, they will push you to a reference point.
For RWY 06 departures, expect to face West
For RWY 24 departures, expect to face East
Warning
- Do not preplan your pushback!
- Connect the tug first!
Phraseology
CEB920: Caticlan Tower, CEB920, Stand 4, request push and start, runway 06.
RPVE_TWR: CEB920, push and start approved, abeam stand 5, face West
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 RPVE, report your passing altitude to APP or CTR. This is to help them identify you successfully in their radar screens.
Phraseology
CEB920: Kalibo Approach, CEB920, passing 2000, climbing FL150, MINOR8A
RPVK_APP: CEB920, radar identified, continue climb FL150
Arrival¶
When arriving into Caticlan, 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 Kalibo Approach (RPVK_APP), report your current level.
Phraseology
CEB919: Kalibo Approach, CEB919, FL130, inbound TAPER
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
RPVK_APP: CEB919, radar contact, cleared Caticlan expect radar vectors RNP 06
CEB919: Cleared Caticlan expect radar vectors RNP 06, CEB919
RPVK_APP: CEB919, Maintain present heading, descend 8,000, QNH 1011
CEB919: Maintain present heading, descend 8,000, QNH 1011, CEB919
Warning
If APP didn’t give you any turns after you have passed the last waypoint on your routing, maintain your present heading.