MERANO HELIPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES Location and physical characteristics

The helipad is located south of Merano, in the plain on the outskirts of town parallel to river “Adige” and the railway/highway Merano – Bolzano.

Obstacles

The main obstacles in the vicinity of the helipad there are: a) the railway to the west at 50 meters approx. b) a hangar and containers to the east of the helipad c) a lighting pole to the south d) a group of trees to the north at 100 meters approx.

The preferred route for operations on the helipad is 355° and 175° for take-off and landing. To protect the preferred route has been studied an area of approach/take-off with characteristics in accordance with ICAO recommendations for day VFR operations in performance class 2 and 3.

On the helipad is not ensured the firefighting service (see also D.M. 01.02.2006 pt. 14).

Flight procedures Merano area

In order to avoid noise pollution over the territory of the municipality of Merano, arrivals and departures must be made along the marked corridors. These restrictions apply up to 4.000 ft ASL (see map below within the blue circle). The flight corridors are marked green in the map below and do not apply to:

Flights for public interest Civil defense HEMS and rescue flights Flights for aerial work

Approaches to Merano heliport

The approach on the heliport, in its final phase, runs along the Adige River, west of the railway line Merano-Bolzano (see green lines in the map above).

Arrivals from south (Bolzano) overfly the industrial area of Lana on the west side of the river passing RH downwind (west) of heliport. It is recommended NOT to fly over the establishment of MEMC situated approx. 1 mile south - east of the heliport.

Arrivals from west (Vinschgau – Val Venosta) it is recommended to keep the west side of the valley, leaving the river Adige and the city to the left and avoiding overflight of the Marlengo village.

Arrivals from north (Passeier valley) runs close to the hills eastside of Merano. When passing the Adige river southern of the heliport, turn right (to north) and passing downwind (west) of heliport for a final approach from the north.

Every entry into the Merano zone must be reported (blind transmitting) on the radio frequency 130.00 Mhz

Departures from Merano

The objective of the departure routes is to reduce as much as possible noise pollution in the Merano area. Therefore climbing at Vy to 4.000 ft as is mandatory along the departure route.

Departures to the north (Passeier valley) have to start to the north, then turn to the south a soon as possible. When reaching the safety altitude, turn left in direction to Passeier close to the east side of the valley, avoiding overflying the residential area “Obermais”.

Departures to the south (Bolzano) have to start to the north, then turn to the south a soon as possible, maintaining west side of the river until above Lana industrial area.

Departures to the west (Venosta valley) have to start to the north when reaching the safety altitude , cross the river and climb so fast as possible in northwest direction.

Special procedures

Noise abatement procedures Avoid overflight of residential areas and keep your speed up to 80 kts.

Radio communications All calls are made on the frequency 130.00 Mhz.

NORTH - PASSIRIA WEST - VENOSTA

AVOID

AVOI D

AVOID

SOUTH - BOLZANO

Final approach route

Merano Heliport

Hangar

Railway powerline

Inside the hangar is deposited the Helipad’s Traffic Registry. All flight (landing and taking -off) must be recorded by the commander.

Those who work on the helipad must apply the Security procedures in accordance with Sheet 6 "Aircraft Security Controls" and Sheet 8 "Security for general aviation" of the security program of the Operators

Heliport sheet

AVIO/ELI HELIPORT NAME MERANO - SINIGO LOCATION (GROUND / in elevation) ON GROUND LOCATION / VIA VIA ROMA 300 C.A.P. - TOWN 39012 MERANO PROVINCE BOLZANO REGION PROVINCIA AUTONOMA DI BOLZANO COMPETENT AUTORITY VERONA DCA COORDINATE 46°38’42’’N 011°09’49’’E ORIENTATION 330°-150° DIMENSION FATO Ø 21 PAVEMENT CONCRETE - GRASS ELEVATION m.s.l.. 290 mt AERIAL WORK; PASSENGER TYPE OF ACTIVITY’ TRANSPORT; PRIVAT FLIGHTS, SCHOOL BASE HEMS NO OPERATION DAY ONLY FIRE FIGHTING ASS. NO MANAGER ZINGERLE HELMUTH ADRESS MERANO HELIPORT . VIA ROMA 300 39012 MERANO (BZ) Telephone number 0039 388 158 44 64 FAX NIGHT OPERATIONS NO E – MAIL FLY@HELI-AUSTRIA.IT CLEARENCE OF POLICE DEPARTEMENT BOLZANO DEADLINE ACTIVITY UNLIMITED NOTES

Arriving by car

heliport

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