RWY 09/27 is used as TWY D when RWY 08/26 is active. The marking and signs are shown in AD 2 LUKK 2-5-1.

1. Activation of approach lighting systems corresponding to the active runway. Only one approach lighting system at a time will be illuminated.
2. Activation of RWY 09/27 provides for the lighting of Stop-bars on taxiways L1, L3 and E.
3. Activation of RWY 08/26 provides for the lighting of Stop-bars on taxiways A1, B and C1.
4. Activation of flashing “X” lights at each threshold of the closed runway, while RWY 09/27 activated.
5. Switch from RWY 08/26 to RWY 09/27 and vice versa requires some time, during which both RWYs will not be available.

Radar vectoring for arriving traffic is executed by CHISINAU APP and ACC units according to the requirements of Doc 4444 ATM/501 and Doc 8168 PANS-OPS.

The minimum radar vectoring altitudes will be as follows:

• TMA SECTOR 1 – 2500FT MSL;
• TMA SECTOR 2 – 3500FT MSL.

Radar vectoring is executed for instrumental approach RWY 08/26 and RWY 09/27 for glide path entering altitude (FAP/FAF) 2500FT. Aircraft vectored for final approach will be given a heading or a series of headings calculated to close with the final approach track. The final vector shall enable the aircraft to be established in level flight on the final approach track 1.5NM prior to FAP/FAF RWY 08/26, RWY 09/27 and should normally provide an intercept angle with final approach track of 30 degrees (maximum angle 45 degrees).

When LUR3 is activated the following IAP procedures are suspended: ILS CAT I RWY 26 (IAF LUSAV - IF segment); LOC RWY 26 (IAF LUSAV - IF segment); VOR/DME RWY 26 (IAF LUSAV - IF segment); VOR/DME RWY 27 (IAF LUSAV - IF segment); RNP (LNAV&LNAV/VNAV ONLY) RWY 26 (KK106 – KK143 segment); RNP (LNAV&LNAV/VNAV ONLY) RWY 27 (KK106 – KK163 segment), expect radar vectoring for intercepting ILS, final inbound radial or final inbound track.

VFR entry and exit significant points to/from CTR LUKK/Chisinau aerodrome are shown on the Visual Approach Chart (AD 2 LUKK 6-1-1).

Inbound/outbound VFR traffic shall be planned via the following CTR VFR entry/exit points: NARWE, NOWAS, PUHEW, HANCU as published on Visual Approach chart.

Pilots in-command of aircraft flying VFR and intending to enter CTR LUKK/Chisinau from class G airspace the entry altitude shall not be higher than 1500FT in horizontal flight.

Pilots in-command of aircraft flying VFR and intending to enter CTR LUKK/Chisinau from controlled class C airspace the entry altitude shall not be higher than 2500FT and lower than 1500FT, in horizontal flight.

After entry, the arriving aircraft is expected to land on the runway–in–use without delay unless a pilot requested otherwise.

Traffic crossing Chisinau CTR shall leave the zone in accordance with CHISINAU TOWER instruction without delay unless a pilot requested otherwise.

The traffic may be directed to one of the existing VFR holding fixes, depending on existing traffic.

Pilots of VFR flights are reminded of the requirements to remain in VMC at all times and shall advise ATC if at any time they are unable to comply with the instructions issued.

V1 – NARWE – NORCU; bidirectional, the minimum flight altitude is 1000FT (300M) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600M from the aircraft, used only for the following VFR flights:

• State aircraft;
• HEMS “Helicopter Emergency Service” flights (flights directly connected with human life rescue and Integrated Rescue System);
• SAR;
• Calibration flights of Civil Aviation Authority and Air Navigation Services;
• On basis of clearance of appropriate ATC unit. Further exemptions can be permitted by Civil Aviation Authority.

V2 – NOWAS – NORCU; bidirectional, the minimum flight altitude is 1000FT (300M) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600M from the aircraft, for all types of VFR flights.

V3 – NORCU – SUDAX; bidirectional, for all types of VFR flights, minimum flight altitude 1500FT. Using of this VFR route is subjected to an ATC Clearance and will be allowed only if there is no IFR traffic established on final of the runway in use at LUKK/Chisinau Intl. or any IFR departures from any runway at LUKK/Chisinau Intl.

Regardless of the flight direction, only one aircraft can follow the V3 transit route at any time.

V4 – SUDAX – HANCU; bidirectional, the minimum flight altitude is 1000FT (300M) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600M from the aircraft, for all types of VFR flights.

V5 – SUDAX – PUHEW; bidirectional, the minimum flight altitude is 1000FT (300M) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600M from the aircraft, for all types of VFR flights.

All VFR flights to/from CTR Chisinau shall be carried out only via established entry and exit points via VFR routes, unless the appropriate ATS unit states otherwise.

Pilots of aircraft entering Chisinau CTR from uncontrolled airspace shall establish two-way radio contact with CHISINAU TOWER at least 10 minutes before entering and obtain entry clearance at least 5 minutes before, and give the following information:

• identification of aircraft;
• type of aircraft;
• entry point into CTR;
• exit point from CTR (for aircraft transiting CTR);
• estimated time of entry into CTR;
• altitude;
• departure aerodrome;
• destination aerodrome.

Pilots-in-command are requested to confirm ATIS information and read back its QNH when they establish radio contact.

VFR flights may expect significant restrictions regarding requested trajectory, flight level and entry time (its extension) when high IFR traffic density inbound/outbound LUKK/Chisinau Intl. to keep desired safety level, fluency and efficiency of flights.

Pilots of aircraft departing from Chisinau International aerodrome shall establish two-way radio contact with CHISINAU GROUND. Pilots shall consequently pass:

• aircraft identification,
• stand number or place of departure within CTR if appropriate,
• confirmation of ATIS information and QNH,
• flight route, destination aerodrome and requested altitude,
• request for departure clearance.

Pilots may be required to hold at a specific geographical location.

VFR traffic holding over VFR points NORCU and SUDAX will not be in conflict with IFR arrivals and departures to/from LUKK provided that the arriving IFR traffic is performing an instrument approach and departing IFR traffic is performing a Standard Instrument Departure.

Only one VFR traffic is permitted to hold over a designated VFR holding fix at a time.

In case of missed approach pilot-in-command shall climb altitude 1500FT and turn inbound holding fix SUDAX after passing the RWY end.

Prior to take-off from a place inside CTR Chisinau, the pilot of a hot air balloon shall request ATC clearance from TWR Chisinau by phone: +373 22 502835.

Prior to take-off from a place outside CTR Chisinau, if the hot air balloon subsequently enters the CTR, the pilot shall coordinate estimated time of entry in CTR, flight altitude and expected route with OPS Room Supervisor by phone: +373 22 502833.

Prior to entering CTR Chisinau, the pilot in flight shall request ATC clearance from Chisinau TWR in advance, so that in case of refusal he/she might be able to land safely outside CTR Chisinau.

The conditions for entering CTR Chisinau are as follows:

• flight plan submitted 1HR prior estimated time of entry in controlled airspace,
• two-way radio communication,
• equipped with transponder mode A/C,
• receipt of ATC clearance from Chisinau TWR and agreeing on procedures for the event of loss of communication.

Hot air balloons flights may be considerably restricted if necessary to maintain the required level of safety, order and expeditious flow of air traffic in CTR Chisinau, especially when the intended flight path of hot air balloons is conflicting with the traffic in the area of take-off and landing.