ED Decision 2022/012/R
LVTO OPERATIONS — HELICOPTERS
The following should apply to LVTOs for helicopters with an RVR of less than 400 m:
(a) For take-off from onshore aerodromes or operating sites with IFR departure procedures, the criteria in Table 3 should apply:
Table 3
LVTO operations with helicopters — RVR versus facilities onshore
RVR or VIS (m)* |
Facilities |
Not less than 250 m or the rejected take-off distance, whichever is the greater |
No light and no markings (day only) |
Not less than 800 m |
No markings (night) |
Not less than 200 m |
Runway edge/FATO light and centre line marking |
Not less than 150 m |
Runway edge/FATO light, centre line marking and relevant RVR information |
* On PinS departures to IDF, VIS should not be less than 800 m and ceiling should not be less than 250 ft.
(b) For take-off from offshore helidecks where the take-off flight path is free of obstacles, the minimum RVR for take-off should not be less than:
— 500 m for single-pilot operations; or
— 250 m for two-pilot operations.
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