4. Landing Area :-
(a) Dimensions
(b) Altitude above Mean Sea Level (c) Surface Conditions
(Zh 9 )
X-8 800 yds., NE-SW 950 yds., E-W 1,300 yds., SE-NW
1,300 yds.
13.5 feet.
Decomposed granite fill, partly grass covered, suitable for use at all times for light aircraft. Unsuitable for periods up to 24 hours after heavy rain (i.c., over 3 ins. in previous 24 hours) for aircraft of over 10 tons. Artificial drainage by 3 covered nullahs running N-S.
Nil.
(d) Description of Runways
5. Obstructions :-
(a) N. Side
(b) E. Side
(c) S. Side
(d) W. Side
N. side-hills averaging 1,500) 14 miles distant. N.E. side-hill 250′ 4 mile distant. hill 1,980′ 1 mile distant. E. side-water tower and masts 70′ high, aerodrome build-
ings 60 high, hills Goo' mile distant.
S. side-no obstructions.
W. side-buildings adjacent boundary 40′ high. Hangar with control tower surmounted by aerial 100′ high.
Nil.
(e) General
6. Markings and Signals:
(a) Day—
(i) Markings
(ii) Signals
(iii) Wind Indication
"A
Boundary defined by white standards of boundary lights. Temporary obstruction and bad ground marked with type boundary marker in accordance with standard method of civil nerodrome marking. Red flag on control tower indicates left hand circuit. Green
flag on control tower indicates right hand circuit. Black-hall on control tower indientes wind less than 4 k.p.h. Wind sleeves situated on R.A.F. and civil hangars. Illuminated wind **T" situated on police lodge (sce plan).
(b) Night-
(i) Location Beacon Light
(ii) Floodlights, Landing Lights, etc.
(iii) Other Markings
(iv) Signals
(v) Wind Indication
(c) Fog, etc.
Nil
One
K.W. 1,200,000 e.p. floodlight, divergence of beam 160, situnted on NW boundary. Landing hurricane lamps provided on request or if wind direction is un- suitable for use of floodlight and normally laid out in secordance with R.A.F. practice. Superintendent of Airport should be advised of intended night landings at least one hour before arrival.
Red lights are placed on low hills near landing area, radio mnasts and other obstructions. The landing area is defined by red boundary lights.
Permission to laud at night is not normally required but may be given if necessary by green Very light or W/T.
Prohibition to land is indicated by red Very light or W/T.
L
Illuminated witl T is situated on police lodge (ACE)
plan). For winds under 4 k.p.h. the T" is fixed in landing direction.
No facilities other than WT available for landings in bad
visibility.
7. Refuelling Arrangements:-
(a) Fuel
Shell Petrol. Minimum quantity in stock 5,000 gallons.
Octane 77, 80 and 87. Mobile pump.
Stanavo Petrol. Minimum quantity in stock 300 gallons. Octane 80. Any quantity and grade can be supplied at short notice.
Texaco Petrol. Minimum quantity in stock 1,800 gullous. Octane 87. Mobile pump, and fixed pump for refuel- ling urine aireraft.
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