Sion Airport

AIRPORT CONTACT

Information updated 4/2008 per www.sionairport.ch

ELEVATION: 1581 ft.

RUNWAY INFORMATION
Orientation	Length (ft)	Displaced Threshold (ft)	Glide Slope(deg)	Width (ft)
25 (asph)	6562	-	6	131
07(asph)	6562	-	-	131
25/07(grass)	2167	-	-	98

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

GENERAL According to AIP (Swiss Aeronautical Information Publication), vol 1, FAL 3-1 LSGS For noise abatement reasons following types of jet aircraft are subject to a special permission of the Airport Authority: aircraft class I, II, III (see Noise surcharge) and civil registered fighters. Justified requests for a special permission are to be lodged at least 24 hours before the flight with the Airport Authority. Reverse Thrust: For deceleration it is recommended to use entire RWY LEN AVBL; use of reverse thrust shall be limited for safety or particular operational reasons

AIRPORT CURFEWS

From Monday until Saturday between 07:00 - 08:00, 12:00 - 13:00 and 18:30 - 20:00 as well as Sundays and National holidays, the following flights are prohibited to operate in order to reduce the noise pollution : - Runway rounds for aircrafts not based in Sion of the category A and B as well a bi engine aircrafts - Aerobatics flights within the CTR and TMA Sion - Breakings (engine and jet controls) - Technical flights - Training flights for helicopters - Training flights on the northern side Moreover, landings, approaches not followed by landings. Take off of aircraft class I, II, III or fighter aircrafts licensed for civil operation are subject to special authorisation.

PREFERENTIAL RUNWAYS

Runway 25 will be allocated for take-off provided weather conditions as well as the safe and fluid traffic handling permit. In justified cases, runway 07 will be allocated on request.

OPERATING QUOTA - NONE

ENGINE RUN-UP RESTRICTIONS

Engine trials for aircraft with turbo-propulsion engines are done in the South sector of the Airport. This zone is located far away from the residential zone. These trials are not allowed from Monday until Saturday from 07:00 - 08:00, from 12:00 - 13:00, and from 18:30 - 20:00, as well as Sundays and Public holidays. Engine trials of Jet aircrafts are made inside a soundproof hall called "cellule de freinage". It is located in the military zone. This installation is also available for civil aviation. Maintenance of jet aircraft is not made at this Airport, except for some special cases.

APU OPERATING RESTRICTIONS

The following regulations are applicable to the use of APU: - at maximum 15 MIN prior to the aircraft departure - at maximum 5 MIN after the aircraft arrival

NOISE BUDGET RESTRICTIONS - NONE

NOISE SURCHARGE

The landing fee includes a mass related charge plus a noise fee based on the noise classification of aircraft. In addition there are fees for other services such as parking, passengers, etc. There are noise fees for jet aircraft, propeller-driven airplanes up to 5.7 tons. Listed below is information only for jet aircraft. New or modified aircraft: If an operator puts forward a more adventageous classification for his aircraft, he has to give evidence by means of appropriate documentation within 60 days after the application. On condition of a timely submitted proof, the noise surcharges paid during this period will be reimbursed. Mass related charge The mass related charge depends on the max takeoff weight (MTOW) of the aircraft as stated in the Airworthiness Certificate or in the Aircraft Flight Manual or any other equivalent offical document.

(rates shown are in CHF , excl. 6.5% VAT)
MTOW	National	International
From 1 - 1000 kg	8.5	17.00
1001 - 1500 kg	12.5	25.00
1501 - 2000 kg	16.0	32.00
2001 - 3000 kg	21.0	42.00
3001 - 4000 kg	25.0	50.00
4001 - 5000 kg	29.0	58.00
5001 - 26000 kg	5.5 per ton	11.00 per ton
26000 - 30000 kg	5.25 per ton	10.50 per ton
30001 - 50000 kg	5.5 per ton	10.00 each ton
in excess of 50000 kg: CHF 500.- for the first 50 tons and CHF 11.50 for each supplementary ton. (international)

Noise Fee Basis: The jet aircraft classified according to the takeoff noise as measured by the aircraft noise-measuring equipment at Zurich Airport. The basis for the classification is the calculated mean value of the energetic noise level for each aircraft type.
Aircraft Class	Charges per ton or Part Thereof (CHF)
1	400
2	265
3	200
4	135
5	No charge

New or transformed aeroplanes: Such an aeroplane will be put into a noise-class only when its data of measurement are at disposal. Befor its classification no noise-related landing charge will be levied.

Classification for Jet Aircraft
Class	Aircraft Type
1	-707 -100B/-300B/-300C	DC-9 -4 ADV (JT8D-15)
	B-720B	DC-9 -50/-34
	B-727 -100/200	Fokker F-28 1-6000
	B-727 -200 ADV (JT8D-15/17)	IL-62/M
	B-737 -100/-200	IL-76 M/T/D/TD
	B-737 -200 ADV (JT8D-15/17)	IL-86
	B-747 SP	SE-210 10B/10R/11R/12
	B-747 -300 SUD	TU-134 /A
	BAC 1-11 200/300/400/400/539	TU-154 /A/B/B1/B2
	DC-8 -50/-61/-62/-63	Gulfstream II
	DC-9 -40 (JT8D-11)	HS-125 -400/-600 (RR Viper)
2	B-737 -200 ADV/Mixer	MD-80/-81/-82/-83
	B-737 -200 ADV/Hushkit	DC-10 -30ER
	B-747 -400	MD11
	DC-9 -10/-20 Hushkit	YAK-42
	DC-9 -20/-30	Gulfstream III
3	Airbus A-300 /B2/B4	DC-10 -10/-30/-40
	Airbus A300 -600	L-10ll 1-100/-200/-500
	Airbus A310 -300	TU-154M (Soloviev D-30)
	Airbus A340 -200/-300	Fokker VFW-614
	B-767 -200/-300	Morane MS-760
	DC-8 -70	Piaggio PD-808
	DC-9 -40 Hushkit(JT8D-11)	YAK-40
4	Airbus A-310 -200	Cessna C650 Citation III
	Airbus A-321	Falcon -20/-50/-900
	Airbus A-330 -200/-300	Falcon 200 Mystere
	B-777 -200/-300	Jetstar L-1329/II(TFE 731)
	MD87	Sabreliner NA265 65-80(TFE)
	IL-96 -300	Westwind IAI-1124/-1125/AJ25(TFE)
5	Airbus A-319	TU-204
	Airbus A-320 -100/-200	TU-330 Freighter
	Antonov AN218 -200/-300	YAK-242
	Avro RJ -70/-85/-100	Canadair CL-600(ALF 502)/CL-601(GE-CF)
	B-737 -300 to -800	Cessna C500/C525/C550/C560
	B-757 -200	Corvette SN-601 -100
	BAE BA-146 -100/-200	Falcon -10/-2000
	Canadair RJ1-ER	Gulfstream IV
	MD90	HS-125 -400 to -1000
	Embraer EMB-145	Learjet LR -30/-50/-60
	Fokker F70/F100	Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond 1/BE40

Propeller aircraft with a mass of up to 5.7 tons(MTOW) Class determiniation: The noise-related landing charge depends on which of the classes A to D the aircraft belongs to: The FOCA is responsible for the aeroplane classification and for its updating. The classification of aeroplanes registered in Switzerland is published in the Register or in a separate list. The classification of aeroplanes registered abroad is established in conformity with the corresponding aeroplane type classification (FOCA list, "Classification on propeller driven aircraft GEN 4.1, and 4.1.5) The operator has a limit of 60 days from the perception of the charge to justify a more advantageous classification for his aeroplane. As far as the proofs are presented within the required time, the excess charges will be repaid.

Amount of the Charge: The charge amounts to: (excl. VAT)
- for class A(*)	CHF 7.00/ton
- for class B	CHF 4.00/ton
- for class C	CHF 2.00/ton
- for class D	no charge
Any part of a ton is considered as a whole ton.

NOISE MITIGATION/LAND USE PLANNING PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type of Program	Date Implemented	Status
Sound Insulation (Residences and Public Buildings)	-	unknown
Purchase Assurance for Homeowners Located Within the Airport Noise Contours	-	unknown
Avigation Easements	-	unknown
Zoning Laws	-	unknown
Real Estate/Property Disclosure Laws	-	unknown
Acquire Land for Noise Compatibility to date	-	unknown
Population within each noise contour level relative to aircraft operations	-	unknown
Airport Noise Contour Overlay Maps	-	unknown
Total Cost of Noise Mitigation Programs to Date	-	unknown
Source of Noise Mitigation Program Funding for Aircraft Noise	-	unknown

NOISE MONITORING SYSTEM - NONE

FLIGHT TRACK MONITORING SYSTEM - NONE

NOISE LEVEL LIMITS - NONE

CHAPTER 2 RESTRICTIONS

Chapter 2 airplanes are banned from operating at airports in Switzerland as of April 1, 2002.

CHAPTER 2 PHASEOUT

From April 1, 2002 all civil subsonic jet aeroplanes operating at airports in Switzerland must comply with Chapter 3 standards. See information below:

The Swiss Federal Rule for Chapter 2 Phaseout

The Swiss Federal Council has decreed on 23rd February 1994 an Ordinance on noise related operating restrictions for jet aircraft (SR 748,121,12)

For information and convenience of english speaking readers, the contents of this Ordinance is translated as follows:

Article 1 Principle Subsonic jet aircraft which are not certificated according to the standards of Chapter 3 (of ICAO Annex 16) may not operate at Swiss airports after 1 April 1995, except for those defined in Article 2 and 3 hereafter.

Article 2 General Exemptions Subsonic jet aircraft with a noise certification corresponding at least to Chapter 2 (of ICAO Annex 16) may operate at Swiss airports for a period of 25 years after their year of manufacture, but no longer than 31 March 2002.

Article 3 Authorized Exemptions The Federal Office for Civil Aviation may grant exemptions to Article 1 for important reasons, namely:

a) for aircraft registered in developing countries b) for aircraft of historical interest c) for flights for the purpose of alteration, repair or maintenance

Article 4 Airport Operating Conditions Airport operators may impose conditions for airport use by aircraft subject to Article 2 and 3, provided these conditions are approved by the Federal Office for Civil Aviation

Article 5 Fees The fee due for any exemption granted under Article will be SF140

Article 6 This Ordiance will come into force on 15 March 1994

CHAPTER 3 RESTRICTIONS - NONE