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.
Stornoway Airport is currently served by IAPs relying on conventional navigational aids (SAY NDB and STN DVOR with the latter being owned and maintained by NATS NERL). The introduction of RNP IAPs are an essential measure at Stornoway to cater for the unreliable nature of the NDB and 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.
