a. Operators of all aircraft using the airport should ensure that at all times their aircraft conform to the noise abatement techniques laid down for that type of aircraft and that operations are conducted in a manner calculated to cause the least possible disturbance practicable in areas surrounding the airport.

b. All aircraft inbound and outbound from this airport are required to conform to the following procedures, notwithstanding that these may at any time be departed from to the extent necessary for avoiding immediate danger, and to achieve standard separation.

c. Unless otherwise instructed by ATC or unless deviations are required in the interest of safety, all jet aircraft and all aircraft over 5700 kg MTWA departing the airport are subject to the following Noise Preferential Routings:

i. Runway 10 - to climb straight ahead until at 2000 ft (QNH), the as directed by ATC

Runway 28 - to climb straight ahead to 1.5 DME (1 MSN) then track 310 degrees M until at 3000 ft (QNH) and passing 5 NME (1 MSN), then as directed by ATC.

ii. From Runway 28, aircraft joining Airways at DVR VOR will, subject to traffic be given a right turn on track and be expected to have passed 4000 ft (QNH) by 15 DME DVR.

iii. If pilots are unfamiliar with Kent Noise Preferential Routings the complete routing will be passed. However, if pilots are familiar with these procedures the ATCO may say "After departure standard 28 (or 10) noise routing (followed by any additional instructions). Airways clearances will always be given separately.

iv. VFR aircraft, subject to Noise Preferential Routings will not jeopardize their VFR status, and where possible avoid large areas of population.

v. The use of these routes is supplementary to noise abatement take-off techniques. After takeoff, pilots should ensure that they are at a minimum of 500 ft aal before commencing any turn.

d. For environmental reasons operators of all aircraft equipped with reverse thrust are to avoid its use after landing, consistent with the safe operation of the aircraft.

e. Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, the preferred approach for all jets and all aircraft over 5700 kg MTWA will be procedural or radar assisted. Radar vectoring will not be below 2500 ft (QNH) until over the sea.

f. For visual approaches (IFR Flights) the following limitations apply:

All jets and aircraft exceeding 5700 kg MTWA will maintain 2500 ft (QNH) until established on final approach when they will descend on the equivalent of a 3 degree glide path.

g. Visual Circuits

i. All jets and aircraft exceeding 5700 kg MTWA: 2000 ft (QNH)/1800 ft (QNH)/

1. Runway 28 Left-Hand Circuit:

Climb on runway heading until circuit altitude/height before turning crosswind. Base let over the sea. Maintain circuit altitude/height until on final approach, then descend on the equivalent of a 3 degree glide path.

2. Runway 28 Right-Hand Circuit:

Climb on Noise Preferential Routing until at circuit altitude/height and 5 DME (1 MSN). Crosswind, downwind and base legs are to be flown over the sea. The downwind leg should be aligned parallel to and 2 nm or more from the runway center line. Maintain altitude/height until on final approach, then descend on the equivalent of a 3 degree glide path.

3. Runway 10 Left-hand Circuit:

Climb on a runway heading until circuit altitude/height, the heading to be maintained until the crosswind leg can be achieved over the sea. Downwind leg over the sea aligned parallel to and 3 NM or more from the runway center line. Base leg to be flown in such a way as to avoid densely populated areas. Maintain a altitude/height until on final approach, then descend on the equivalent of a 3 degree glide path.

4. Runway 10 Right-hand Circuit:

Climb on a runway heading until circuit altitude/height, the heading to be maintained until the crosswind leg can be achieved over the sea. Thereafter the downwind and base legs are to be flown in such a way as to avoid densely populated areas. Maintain altitude/height until on final approach, then descend on the equivalent of a 3 degree glide path.

Ii All other aircraft are not subject to Noise Abatement Procedures: Circuits at 1200 ft (QNH)/1000 ft (QNH).

iii. Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, weather minimum for visual circuits are:

Visibility: 5km
Cloud ceiling: Light aircraft; 1500 ft (QFE), Jets and aircraft exceeding 5700 kg; 2500 ft (QNH), jets and aircraft exceeding 5700 kg MTWA.

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