Other regulated airspace

ENR 2.2 Other regulated airspace

2.2.1 Control Zones

Control Zones are established at international airports. Full details of CTR can be found in the applicable AD 2.17 section.

2.2.2 Mandatory Broadcast Area (MBA)

Area	Upper Limit / Lower Limit	Class	Unit Providing Service	Radio Call Sign (languages)	Frequency (MHZ)
North of ABU DHABI CTA, South of DUBAI CTA / FUJAIRAH CTA and outside OMR 51	4,500 FT AMSL / GND	G			125.325

2.2.2.1 Traffic prior to entering MBA shall broadcast callsign, aircraft type, entry point, altitude, route and intentions.

2.2.2.2 Traffic operating in the MBA shall broadcast any amendment to information.

2.2.2.3 Traffic intending to enter any controlled airspace shall contact the appropriate ATS unit to get inbound clearance.

2.2.2.4 In case of emergency or assistance contact Emirates ACC on frequency 125.375 MHZ.

2.2.3 Mandatory Broadcast Zone (MBZ)

Area	Upper Limit / Lower Limit	Class	Unit Providing Service	Radio Call Sign (languages)	Frequency (MHZ)
MBZ - Jazirah 254308N 0554122E 260436N 0560519E 254142N 0560853E 254231N 0560426E 254500N 0555400E 254200N 0554800E 252900N 0555100E 252800N 0554500E 254308N 0554122E	1,400 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	JAZIRAH OPERATIONS (English)	119.650
	1,400 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: RAS AL KHAIMAH TOWER	RAS AL KHAIMAH TOWER (English)	118.250
MBZ 2 - Jumeirah A 251618N 0551030E 251222N 0551618E 251056N 0551855E 250600N 0551840E 250255N 0551150E 250753N 0550349E 251618N 0551030E	2,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	MBZ JUMEIRAH (English)	134.650
	2,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: DUBAI APPROACH	MINHAD APPROACH (English)	122.500
MBZ 2 - Jumeirah B 251748N 0550814E 251618N 0551030E 250753N 0550349E 250255N 0551150E 245925N 0551153E 250143N 0550744E 250241N 0550558E Counter clockwise arc radius 7.3 NM with centre at 245524N 0550645E till 245244N 0545917E 245439N 0545549E 245145N 0545354E 245320N 0545100E 245500N 0545000E 251748N 0550814E	1,500 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	MBZ JUMEIRAH (English)	134.650
	1,500 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: DUBAI APPROACH	MINHAD APPROACH (English)	122.500
MBZ 2 - Jumeirah C 250241N 0550558E 250143N 0550744E Counter clockwise arc radius 7.3 NM with centre at 245426N 0550831E till 245145N 0550103E 245244N 0545917E Clockwise arc radius 7.3 NM with centre at 245524N 0550645E till 250241N 0550558E	1,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	MBZ JUMEIRAH (English)	134.650
	1,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: DUBAI APPROACH	MINHAD APPROACH (English)	122.500
MBZ 3 - North A 254308N 0554122E 252800N 0554500E 251900N 0555300E 245335N 0554442E 250040N 0553830E 250600N 0552750E 251400N 0554200E 251900N 0554200E 252900N 0552600E 254308N 0554122E	1500 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	MBZ NORTH (English)	124.450
	1500 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: DUBAI APPROACH	DUBAI DEPARTURES NORTH (English)	124.675
MBZ 3 - North B 252000N 0560600E 250812N 0555918E 250141N 0555700E 244730N 0555927E 244730N 0555700E 244730N 0555000E 245335N 0554442E 251900N 0555300E 252000N 0560600E	2,500 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	MBZ NORTH (English)	124.450
	2,500 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: DUBAI APPROACH	DUBAI DEPARTURES NORTH (English)	124.675
MBZ 3 - North C 252000N 0560600E 252300N 0561000E 251014N 0560656E 245420N 0560308E 244730N 0560130E 244618N 0555939E 244730N 0555927E 250141N 0555700E 250812N 0555918E 252000N 0560600E	5,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	Mandatory broadcasting by aircraft	MBZ NORTH (English)	124.450
	5,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	ALRS and FIS: DUBAI APPROACH	DUBAI DEPARTURES NORTH (English)	124.675

2.2.3.1 Radio Procedures

2.2.3.1.1 Aircraft operating in an MBZ shall carry two serviceable VHF radios.

2.2.3.1.2 Aircraft shall broadcast on the appropriate MBZ broadcast frequency a minimum of 2 minutes prior to entering an MBZ or getting airborne within an MBZ.
The initial broadcast shall include the following information:

Aircraft Call sign
Aircraft Type
Current position
Entry point into the MBZ
Entry level (If on climb or descent or becoming airborne within the MBZ, a clear indication of this should be transmitted)
Planned route and intentions

2.2.3.1.3 Aircraft operating in an MBZ shall broadcast:

Any amendment to previously broadcasted information.
Position reports whenever 10 minutes has passed since the last broadcast.
At any other time considered necessary by the pilot.

2.2.3.1.4 Where an appropriate promulgated VRP exists, broadcasted information should be made with reference to the VRP.

2.2.3.1.5 Aircraft within an MBZ shall continuously monitor the associated MBZ broadcast frequency.

2.2.3.1.6 Broadcasts from other aircraft should not be acknowledged unless a potential collision risk is perceived. If a collision risk is perceived, the aircraft perceiving the collision risk shall broadcast position and intention, addressing the conflicting aircraft, and seek resolution.

2.2.3.1.7 Aircraft operating within an MBZ planning to enter controlled airspace, shall contact the appropriate ATC Unit to obtain an ATC Clearance for entry into controlled airspace. While obtaining an ATC Clearance, pilots shall continue to monitor the appropriate MBZ broadcast frequency while remaining within the limits of the MBZ. Pilots are to remain outside of controlled airspace until an ATC Clearance for entry into controlled airspace has been issued by ATC.

2.2.3.1.8 Whilst operating in an MBZ, FIS may be requested from ATC on the frequency specified for the applicable MBZ, or the closest Tower. Requests for, or provision of FIS does not absolve the pilot from complying with MBZ requirements, including monitoring of the MBZ broadcast frequency and broadcasting requirements.

2.2.3.1.9 Should it be necessary, ATC will broadcast information or instructions on the applicable MBZ broadcast frequency. Pilots shall comply with any instructions issued by ATC at the earliest safe opportunity.

2.2.3.1.10 If an aircraft within an MBZ observes or becomes aware of other aircraft that fail to adhere to the required radio procedures established to ensure safe operations, a ROSI shall be submitted.

2.2.3.2 Transponder Procedures

2.2.3.2.1 Aircraft operating in an MBZ shall be equipped with a SSR Transponder Mode C or Mode S.

2.2.3.2.2 Aircraft operating in an MBZ shall squawk Mode A Code 2000. However, if a discrete transponder code has been allocated by an ATC Unit prior to entering an MBZ and the aircraft is planning to communicate with the same or another ATC Unit as part of their flight plan, the allocated transponder code shall be retained.

2.2.3.2.3 Aircraft that will remain within an MBZ for 90 minutes or more, or land and remain on ground within an MBZ for 30 minutes or more, shall reset their squawk code to Mode A Code 2000. A new squawk code will be allocated by ATC when returning to controlled airspace as required.

2.2.3.2.4 Aircraft equipped with SSR Transponder Mode S shall transmit callsign or registration, as appropriate for the flight.

2.2.3.3 Flight Plan Procedures

2.2.3.3.1 Unless an exemption applies, an FPL shall be filed for all flights that will operate within or transit through an MBZ. This is to satisfy SAR and Security requirements and is in accordance with ENR 1.10.1.1 and the provisions specified in UAE CAR Part 3, 2.20.2 c) and d).

2.2.3.3.2 If an aircraft intends to operate exclusively within an MBZ (e.g. night stop or have no requirement to leave an MBZ designated airspace), the FPL shall indicate (Item 18 Other Information) that the flight intends to remain within an MBZ.

2.2.3.3.3 Aircraft equipped with SSR Transponder Mode S that will solely remain within an MBZ, are exempt from filing an FPL if Mode S information is transmitted and set with correct callsign/registration data at all times.

2.2.3.4 SAR, Emergency, Contingencies

2.2.3.4.1 Pilots planning to operate in an MBZ shall nominate a SARTIME prior to departure and ensure that a responsible agent on the ground is tasked to contact the National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC).

If the pilot does not communicate an operations normal check with the agent as agreed between them,or fails to nominate a new SARTIME cancellation time before the SARTIME expires; then the agent must contact the National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC) to report that the pilot has failed to cancel the SARTIME and the flight is now subject to an expired SARTIME.

2.2.3.4.2 Pilots shall ensure that if a flight is cancelled that any SARTIME applicable to that flight is also cancelled.

Note 1: (SARTIME) A time stated in Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), which is passed to a responsible agent, which coincides with a pilot’s plan to complete the flight or leave a Mandatory Broadcast Area and cancel the SARTIME with the agent.

Note 2: (Responsible Agent) A contactable representative, who accepts the responsibility to monitor the nominated SARTIME and in the event that the pilot does not cancel the SARTIME by that time, shall contact the National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC) to report that the pilot has failed to cancel his SARTIME.

2.2.3.4.3 In the event of an emergency whilst operating in an MBZ, pilots may squawk Mode A Code 7700 and contact ATC on the frequency specified for the applicable MBZ, or the closest Tower, for assistance.

2.2.3.4.4 If a pilot receives a “MAYDAY” or “PAN” transmission on an MBZ broadcast frequency, the message must be acknowledged and immediately relayed to the ATC on the frequency specified for the applicable MBZ, or the closest Tower. ATC will undertake further SAR action in response to relayed emergency messages.

2.2.3.4.5 If a Radio Communication Failure (RCF) seems to have occurred, the pilot should continue to make broadcasts. Not being able to receive broadcasts might indicate an RCF, however, the system may still be broadcasting. The pilot shall set the aircraft transponder to Mode A Code 7600 or the ADS-B transmitter to indicate the loss of air-ground communications. The procedures to be followed by aircraft experiencing radio communication equipment failure are specified in ENR 1.6.1.3. and GCAA CAR Part 3 Chapter 2.23.9.

2.2.3.4.6 If for any reason a pilot suspects that the applicable MBZ broadcast frequency is unserviceable, contact ATC on the frequency specified for the applicable MBZ, or the closest Tower.

2.2.3.5 Conflict resolution

2.2.3.5.1 Pilots are responsible at all times for maintaining their own separation between themselves and other traffic operating within an MBZ.

2.2.3.5.2 Right of way rules as prescribed in UAE CAR Part 3 Chapter 2.16 apply.

2.2.3.5.3 Complementary conflict resolution procedures for individual MBZ are prescribed in 2.2.3.7 MBZ specific procedures.

2.2.3.5.4 Aircraft operating in an MBZ shall display anti-collision and navigation lights at all times. Refer UAE CAR Part 3 Chapter 2.17.

2.2.3.5.5 Due to the nature of their operation, some aircraft operating in an MBZ will not always follow the guidelines above (e.g. Military, Police, and VVIP flights).

2.2.3.6 Special Use Airspace

2.2.3.6.1 Pilots are responsible for and must pay special attention to NOTAM regarding the existence of and activation times of special use airspace contained within any MBZ they intend to operate in.

2.2.3.7 MBZ Specific Procedures

2.2.3.7.1 MBZ – Jazirah

2.2.3.7.1.1 Frequencies:

Broadcast frequency 119.650 MHz
ALRS and FIS frequency 118.250 MHz (RAS AL KHAIMAH TOWER)

2.2.3.7.1.2 In case of emergency pilots may squawk Mode A Code 7700 and contact RAS AL KHAIMAH TOWER (118.250 MHz).

2.2.3.7.2 MBZ 2 – Jumeirah

2.2.3.7.2.1 Frequencies:

Broadcast frequency 134.650 MHz
ALRS and FIS frequency 122.500 MHz (MINHAD APPROACH)

2.2.3.7.2.2 In case of emergency pilots may squawk Mode A Code 7700 and contact MINHAD APPROACH (122.500 MHz).

2.2.3.7.2.3 Altimeter setting

The OMDB QNH shall be used within the MBZ. The OMDB QNH can be obtained from the OMDB ARR D-ATIS frequency 126.275 MHz or the designated FIS frequency.

2.2.3.7.2.4 Conflict resolution

The following general rules are recommended to pilots for the conduct of operations within MBZ 2 - Jumeirah A which has an altitude limitation of 2000 FT:

Transiting traffic should operate at 1000 FT northbound and 1500 FT southbound.
Transiting traffic should also remain west of Sheikh Zayed Road if heading south and to the east of Sheikh Zayed Road if heading north.

2.2.3.7.2.5 Special Use Airspace

When the Temporary Restricted Area established for parachuting operations at the Palm Jumeirah is active (OMR 95), aircraft shall contact Skydive Dubai for approval to enter.

2.2.3.7.3 MBZ 3 – North

2.2.3.7.3.1 Frequencies

Broadcast frequency 124.450 MHz
ALRS and FIS frequency 124.675 MHz (DUBAI DEPARTURES NORTH)

2.2.3.7.3.2 In case of emergency pilots may squawk Mode A Code 7700 and contact DUBAI DEPARTURES NORTH (124.675 MHz).

2.2.3.7.3.3 Altimeter setting

The OMDB QNH shall be used within the MBZ. The OMDB QNH can be obtained from the OMDB ARR D-ATIS frequency 126.275 MHz or the designated FIS frequency.

2.2.3.7.3.4 Conflict resolution

2.2.3.7.3.4.1 The following general rules are recommended to pilots for the conduct of operations within the MBZ:

If a potential conflict cannot be resolved in accordance with the Right of way rules as prescribed in UAE CAR Part 3 Chapter 2.16, an immediate descent of 500 FT (or 1000 FT where possible) should be made with a broadcast to the other traffic of the action taken. A return to the pre-manoeuvre altitude should be made as soon as practicable. Any action taken and the return to the pre-manoeuvre level or altitude should be advised on the MBZ broadcast frequency.
Transiting traffic should operate at altitudes in accordance with the following:
- Flying magnetic tracks of 180° through 359° = Thousands of FT;
- Flying magnetic tracks of 0° through 179° = Thousands of FT + 500FT.

2.2.4 General Aviation Area

All aircraft operating within OMG - 001 will be under the control of SAS AL NAKHL TWR. Activation will be coordinated on a tactical basis subject to approval of OMAA TWR.

Area	Upper Limit / Lower Limit	Class	Unit Providing Service	Radio Call Sign (languages)	Frequency (MHZ)
OMG - 001 242807N 0543040E 242825N 0543159E 242634N 0543252E 242807N 0543040E	1,000 FT AMSL / GND	G	SAS AL NAKHL TWR	SAS TOWER (English)	128.925

2.2.5 Free Route Airspace (FRA)

Area	Upper Limit / Lower Limit	Class	Unit Providing Service	Radio Call Sign (languages)	Frequency (MHZ)
262100N 0560600E 253600N 0561300E 250000N 0563500E 240000N 0553500E 234428N 0553023E 234730N 0552312E 240000N 0550000E 241930N 0543100E 241805N 0542246E 242424N 0540828E 242800N 0535500E 243100N 0533830E 243600N 0531800E 244600N 0523800E 244600N 0523000E 244744N 0522003E 253354N 0525434E 252053N 0530916E 245850N 0534230E 250104N 0534526E 245013N 0540449E 245134N 0542348E 245553N 0543904E 245750N 0544925E 250856N 0545652E 251009N 0550825E 251746N 0550730E 252359N 0545525E 252818N 0543857E 255451N 0532546E 260400N 0535700E 253800N 0552000E 262100N 0560600E	FL 600 / FL 355	A	EMIRATES AREA CONTROL CENTRE	U.A.E. CENTRE / RADAR(English)	118.925 MHz (Primary) 119.300 MHz (Primary) 119.325 MHz (Primary) 120.900 MHz (Primary) 124.375 MHz (Primary) 124.850 MHz (Primary) 125.325 MHz (Primary) 125.375 MHz (Primary) 125.925 MHz (Primary) 128.125 MHz (Primary) 128.250 MHz (Primary) 129.500 MHz (Primary) 132.150 MHz (Primary) 121.500 MHz (Emergency) 243.000 MHz (Emergency) SATVOICE (Not Applicable)