IATA In-Flight Broadcaste procedures were applied along the route. VHF radio coverage is generally average to below average.
“ Potential risk to aviation overflying Somalia (Mogadishu FIR - HCSM) at less than 25,000 FT above ground level (AGL) from dedicated anti-aircraft weaponry.”
All flights operating to and from airfields in #Mogadishu FIR where AFIS is not provided are required to transmit blind their position on 132.5 MHz before landing and taking off during taxiing out of the runway.
Approach
According the routing IBROL RNAV Transition was performed. For this approach GNSS required (RNP-1).
Landing
The average hourly wind speed in #Mogadishu experiences extreme seasonal variation over the course of the year.
The windier part of the year lasts for 4.1 months, from May 27 to September 30, with average wind speeds of more than 13.6 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Mogadishu is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 17.5 miles per hour.
The calmer time of year lasts for 7.9 months, from September 30 to May 27. The calmest month of the year in Mogadishu is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 10.2 miles per hour.
The predominant average hourly wind direction in #Mogadishu varies throughout the year.
The wind is most often from the south for 6.5 months, from April 15 to October 31, with a peak percentage of 100% on August 27. The wind is most often from the east for 5.5 months, from October 31 to April 15, with a peak percentage of 97% on January 1.
Runway 05 blocked by preceding aircraft. Watch how this #crew solves the problem.
Taxi
Although it varies depending on the landing distance calculations, it can be vacated via Taxiway B or Backtrack.
Parking Position
Acft to park nose-out due to lack of wide body act bars in the station. Wide body act should not use full power engine on the apron, crew are advised to start up and taxi with less power to avoid jet blast
Other information
The movement of persons having access to the restricted zone of the aerodrome/ heliport is subject to the conditions prescribed by Somali Civil Aviation and Meteorological Authority.
Care and protection of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and goods used at the aerodrome/heliport are not the responsibility of the State or any concessionaire; they cannot be held responsible for loss or damage which is not incurred through action by them or their agents.
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