SUP 63 24 KOTA BHARU / SULTAN ISMAIL PETRA AIRPORT (WMKC)UPGRADING WORKS (This AIRAC AIP Supplement replaces AIRAC AIP Supplement 35/2024)

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The following temporary changes concerning Kota Bharu Aerodrome (WMKC) will take place due to upgrading works from 30th April 2024 until 6th May 2025 EST. Upgrading works will be divided into 2 Phases. Phase 2A will take place from 30th April 2024 until 13th December 2024 EST. Phase 2B will take place from 13th December 2024 until 6th May 2025 EST.

1.2 During Phase 2, new Bay 6, Bay 7, Bay 8, Bay 9, Bay 10 and Bay 11/Bay 11A have been activated as permanent aircraft stands. Bay 1, Bay 2, Bay 3, Bay 4 and Bay 5 are closed for upgrading works.

1.3 During Phase 2A and Phase 2B, new Taxiway E (Extension), Apron Taxiway J, Taxiway L and Taxiway L1 have been activated as permanent taxiways. During Phase 2A, Taxiway A and Taxiway C will be closed for upgrading works and during Phase 2B, Taxiway B will be closed for upgrading works. Details of the taxiway closure will be mentioned in the remarks.

WMKC AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATION/POSITIONS DATA

1	Apron surface and strength	BAY 6, BAY 7, BAY 8, BAY 9, BAY 10, BAY 11, and BAY 11A Surface: Concrete (Rigid) Strength: PCR 660/R/B/W/T
2	Taxiway width, surface and strength	TWY A Width: 25 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U TWY A1 Width: 18 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U TWY B Width: 26 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U TWY C Width: 18 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U TWY D Width: 17 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U
		TWY E Width: 18 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U TWY E (EXT.) Width: 18 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 650/F/B/X/T TWY F Width: 14 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: 8.3 Tonnes TWY G Width: 21 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 520/F/D/X/U TWY H Width: 13 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: 8.3 Tonnes TWY L & L1 Width: 18 M Surface: Asphalt (Flexible) Strength: PCR 650/F/B/X/T APRON TAXIWAY J Width: 18 M Surface: Concrete (Rigid) Strength: PCR 660/R/B/W/T
5	Remarks	PHASE 2A APRON BAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 U/S FM 20240430 TIL 20241213 EST NEW APRON BAY 6,7,8, 9, 10, 11/11A FM 20240430 TIL PERM TWY A & A1 U/S FM 20240430 TIL 20241213 EST TWY C U/S FM 20240430 TIL 20241213 EST PHASE 2B APRON BAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 U/S FM 20241213 TIL 20250506 EST NEW APRON BAY 6,7,8, 9, 10, 11/11A FM 20240430 TIL PERM TWY B & B1 U/S FM 20241213 TIL 20250506 EST TWY E (FM TWY B TO TWY C) U/S FM 20241213 TIL 20250506 EST Isolated Aircraft Parking Position (IAPP) IAPP is located at Taxiway E near Runway 28 Threshold.

WMKC AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS

Remarks

TWY LGT TWY C U/S FM 20240430 TIL 20241213 EST

Visual docking and guidance system for Bay 1, 2 & 3 U/S FM 20240430 TIL 20250506 EST

New visual docking and guidance system for Bay 6, 7 & 8 FM 20240430 TIL PERM

WMKC AD 2.10 AERODOME OBSTACLES (ADDITIONAL)

In Area 3
OBST ID/Designation	OBST type	OBST position	ELEV/HGT	Markings/Type, colour	Remarks
a	b	c	d	e	f
TC-4	Tower crane	061011.4N 1021732.6E	5 M / 45 M	MARKED / LIM R	Crane jib reach 66 M Obstacle in position FM 20240116 TIL20260115 EST
TC-5	Tower crane	061012.1N 1021736.6E	5 M / 38 M	MARKED / LIL R	Crane jib reach 65 M Obstacle in position FM 20240116 TIL20260115 EST
TC-6	Tower crane	061010.5N 1021734.6E	5 M / 36 M	MARKED / LIL R	Crane jib reach 56 M Obstacle in position FM 20240116 TIL20260115 EST
TC-7	Tower crane	061008.2N 1021739.7E	5 M / 36 M	MARKED / LIL R	Crane jib reach 50 M Obstacle in position FM 20240116 TIL20260115 EST

WMKC AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

TWY edge and centre line lighting

PHASE 2A

TWY A EDGE & CL LGT U/S FM 20240430 TIL 20241213 EST

TWY C EDGE & CL U/S FM 2 FM 20240430 TIL 20241213 EST

PHASE 2B

TWY B EDGE & CL LGT U/S FM 20241213 TIL 20250506 EST

TWY E (FM TWY B TO TWY C) U/S FM 20241213 TIL 20250506 EST

WMKC AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

Type of aid, MAG VAR, CAT of ILS/MLS (for VOR/ILS/MLS, give declination)	ID	Frequency	Hours of operation	Position of transmitting antenna coordinates	Elevation of DME transmitting antenna	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
VOR/DME	VKB	112.300 MHz	-	060948.4N 1021851.1E	40 FT	-
LOC	-	109.300 MHz	-	060950.9N 1021832.1E	-	Localizer Course Bearing: 279° 37’ 20" T/ 279° 49’ 55" M
GP/DME	IKB	332.000 MHz CH 30X	-	061000.1N 1021714.6E	-	-

WMKC AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFIC REGULATIONS (ADDITIONAL)

2.20.1 Taxiing to and from stands

2.20.1.1 No aircraft movement is allowed at closed portions of apron taxiway, aircraft stand taxi lane, parking bays and taxiways.

2.20.1.2 The routes to be used by aircraft when taxiing into, on and out of the apron will be specified by ATC. The issuance of taxi route by ATC does not relieve the pilot-in-command of the responsibility to maintain separation with other aircraft on the movement area or to comply with ATC directions intended to regulate aircraft movement.

2.20.1.3 Pilots are advised to take note of the precautions on the presence of open excavation, workers, construction materials and construction equipment, particularly when taxiing adjacent to the apron and aircraft bays/stand while works within the cordoned/barricaded areas are in progress.

2.20.1.4 During Phase 2, new Bay 6, Bay 7 and Bay 8 shall operate for A20N/A21N, B38M/ B738/ B739 aircraft. New Bay 9 shall operate for A20N/A21N, B38M/B738/B739 and AT75/AT76 aircraft. New Bay 10 and Bay 11 shall operate for AT75/AT76 aircraft. All bays shall be Power-In Push-Back operation. Bay 11A shall operate for B738/B739 and Power-In Power-Out operation.

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2. Refer APPENDIX A: Aerodrome/Heliport Chart-ICAO (Phase 2A), APPENDIX B: Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart-ICAO (Phase 2A), APPENDIX C: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart-ICAO (Phase 2A), APPENDIX D: Aerodrome/Heliport Chart-ICAO (Phase 2B), APPENDIX E: Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart-ICAO (Phase 2B), APPENDIX F: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart-ICAO (Phase 2B) and for additional information.

3 VALIDITY

3.1 This AIRAC AIP Supplement supersedes AIRAC AIP Supplement 35/2024 and will remain in force until the works are complete on 6th May 2025 EST. Any updates, changes and cancellation of this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.

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Figure 1. APPENDIX A