VFR Traffic Restricted Around Schiphol
Geplaatst door webmaster op 03-04-2009 22:43
This AIP Supplement introduces the special rules zones Schiphol and Hilversum. These SRZs are created as a result of the radar clutter due to the increased number of VFR flights with activated mode S transponder under the Schiphol TMA1. The radar clutter is increased to such an extent that Schiphol Approach cannot properly provide air traffic control. This radar clutter is a safety problem and is, therefore, not acceptable.
Dutch aviation authorities have therefore decided to clear the area around Schiphol, including Lelystad and Hilversum, from traffic with activated transponder. For Lelystad and Hilversum, a ‘transponder prohibited zone’ is created. Around Schiphol, a special rules zone (SRZ) is created. Aircraft with a mandatory mode S transponder are not allowed in this SRZ (exemptions are listed below).
To be perfectly clear: the mandatory carriage of a mode S transponder is not changed.
At this moment, it is hard to assess how long the measures shall be effective. ATC the Netherlands and CAA the Netherlands search for a solution for the problem. As soon as the solution is found and implemented, these measures will be cancelled.
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