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CHIOS
OM
Part C
AIRFIELD BRIEFINGS
CATEGORY B AIRFIELD DATE: 09/10/09
NAME: CHIOS COUNTRY: GREECE
RUNWAYS: 01/19 AIRFIELD CODES
AIDS: VOR DME / NDB IATA: JKH ICAO: LGHI
ELEVATION: 15 FT M S A . 5300 FT
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TERRAIN
Chios airport lies on the east the coast of the island, just south of the city of Chios. High terrain exist 2
miles to the west at 1 302 ft, and 7miles to northwest at more than 3000 ft.
The Turkish borders lies to the east at 2 nm.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Athens control descent clearance is to a level above FL100. Upon contact with Chios, expect VOR/DME
01 approach, for rwy 01, or circling for rwy 19.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Remarkable turbulence exists even with light winds.
a) When the winds blow from 250° to 300° Max crosswind wind component is 20kt for Take
off and Landing
b) When the R/W condition is wet MAX crosswind component is 15kts for Take off and
Landing
c) When the rwy condition is contaminated Takeoff and Landing is prohibited.
Performance limitations exist to both runways. Exercise caution. Captain's only landing.
WEATHER
Expect strong winds during summer. Some thunderstorms and marginal conditions may be expected
during spring and fall. At winter expect rain and reduced visibility.
GROUND FACILITIES
There is no approach light system. Both runways have PAPI.
© by Astra Airlines Issue: 2 Oct., 2010 Revision No. 3 Feb. 2012