ENR 1.5 HOLDING, APPROACH, AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
1-General
The holding, departure, and approach procedures in use are based on those contained in the last edition of ICAO Doc 8168-OPS/611 (PANS-OPS). The holding and approach procedures are based on the values and factors contained in PANS-OPS Volume I, Part II. If, for any reason, a pilot is unable to conform to the procedures for normal conditions laid down for any particular holding pattern, the pilot shall advise ATC as early as possible
Published Holding Patterns — Damascus FIR
| Holding Point | Inbound MAG Track | Min Holding ALT (ft) | Turn | Outbound Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AATEIBE L (1) | 297° | 5000 | LEFT | 1 min |
| AATEIBE L (2) | 045° | 5000 | RIGHT | 1 min |
| ABYAD NDB | 225° | 5000 | LEFT | 1 min |
| ALEPPO NDB | 280° | 3500 | RIGHT | 1 min |
| ALEPPO DVOR | 271° | 3500 | RIGHT | 1 min |
| DAMASCUS DVOR (RWY 23R) | 045° | 5000 | RIGHT | 1 min |
| DAMASCUS DVOR (RWY 05R) | 225° | 5000 | LEFT | 1 min |
| DEIR ZZOR NDB | 290° | 2000 | RIGHT | 1 min |
| KAMISHLY NDB | 035° | 3000 | RIGHT | 1 min |
| LATTAKIA NDB | 353° | 4500 | LEFT | 1 min |
| LATTAKIA VOR | 350° | 4500 | LEFT | 1 min |
1.5.2 Arriving Flights
IFR flights entering the control area will be cleared to a specified holding point and instructed to contact the aerodrome control tower at a specified time, level, or position. Due to limited airspace, approaches and holding procedures must be carried out as exactly as possible.
1.5.3 Departing Flights
IFR flights departing controlled aerodromes receive initial ATC clearance from the local aerodrome control tower. The clearance limit is normally the destination aerodrome. IFR flights from non-controlled aerodromes shall not take off without prior arrangements with ACC.
1.5.4 Startup Clearance
The Engines of departing aircraft shall not be started unless clearance has been obtained from the Aerodrome Control Tower. Startup clearance requests shall be made at least 5 minutes in advance.