This proposal is for a permanent change concerning the implementation of a GNSS Instrument Approach Procedure Without Approach Control, for which a scaled airspace change process applies and the change level is 3. The detailed process requirements are published in CAP1961.
Benbecula Airport is currently served by IAPs relying on conventional navigational aids (BBA NDB and BEN DVOR). The DVORs at BEB were to be rationalised (removed from service), by December 2019. NERL have mitigated the delay to await the approval of RNP procedures by extending the operational use of DVOR at BEB until 31st December 2023.
The introduction of RNP IAPs are an essential measure at Benbecula to cater for the DVOR rationalisation programme, together with the unreliable nature of the NDB, to provide IAPs to life-line services to the island community. RNP are the means by which HIAL aim to support the CAA future airspace and PBN aspirations.
