1.1  Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA ‘23) Airshow will take place from 222300 UTC to 271000 UTC May 2023. Therefore, this AIP Supplement is to advice aviation industry on temporary changes to the control airspace and Air Traffic Management in and around the vicinity of Langkawi Control Zone (CTR) from 180001 UTC to 271000 UTC May 2023 to accommodate the event.

1.2  The objective of these changes is to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic before, during and after the LIMA ‘23 Airshow, taking into account the increase in the number of movements and the special handling needed throughout this event.

1.3  Airshow activity will take place within an area commencing from 063102.54N 0994701.55E thence an arc 10 nautical miles (NM) radius centered on VPL DVOR/DME (062115.66N 0994443.64E) to 062820.14N 0993735.67E, thence along the Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok FIR Boundary to 063102.54N 0994701.55E.

1.4  Due to cable car movements at Gunung Mat Chinchang (height 2,352 FT), all LIMA ’23 participating airshow aircraft and demonstration flights shall avoid the area bounded by coordinate 062011N 0994407E, 062308N 0993945E and 062308N 0993958E.

2.1  Effective from 172300 UTC to 271500 UTC May 2023, Langkawi International Airport operating hours will be temporarily changed from 2230 UTC to 1500 UTC daily.

3.1  Langkawi AOR airspace will be closed to all non-participating LIMA ’23 aircraft during the following periods.

4.1  Naval Air Display will take place at Resort World Langkawi. The lateral and vertical limits of the Naval Air Display Area as follows:

4.2  The Naval Air Display Area operation hours as below:

4.3  Activation of the Naval Air Display Area will be subject to ATC. Langkawi International Airport will remain open during this period.

6.1  National Slot Coordination Malaysia (NSCM) shall be the slot time coordinating authority for inbound and outbound aircraft into Langkawi International Airport during LIMA ’23. Applications/revisions for flight slot times need to be provided to NSCM at least seven (7) working days prior to operations date for slot approval purposes.

6.2  The NSCM can be contacted as follows:

6.3  Due to the expected high density of air traffic during the LIMA ‘23 period, LANGKAWI RADAR may issue additional ATFM instructions to Kuala Lumpur ACC through BUTTERWORTH RADAR These will comprise of routing and slot timings at DAKOV and SEMKA or arrival timings at Langkawi International Airport.

7.1  A temporary off-beacon holding area has been established primarily to be used by the arriving and participating airshow aircraft, either in preparation for run-in (formation or aerobatics) or prior to landing after completion of airshow or if the runway is blocked. Details of the temporary off-beacon holding areas are as follows:

7.2  The existing holding area at SATNI and DAKOV may be used as traffic warrants.

7.3  Aircraft holding at WESTERN HOLD, SEMKA HOLD, SATNI and DAKOV will be provided with Expected Approach Time, (EAT). Any aircraft instructed to hold at any holding point to intercept ILS via DAKOV.

8.1  The following areas are established for use by aircraft manufactures wishing to conduct demonstration flights:

8.2  All demonstration flights shall be subject to prior approval from the Airshow Organizers who will coordinate the intention with ATC giving at least 30 minutes prior notification. The pilot shall obtain ATC clearances in the normal manner prior to departure for the demonstration area. Pilots are required to position their aircraft at designated start-up area before requesting start-up clearance.

9.1  In the event of emergency, pilot shall:

1. Inform the nature of emergency and intended action to the respective controlling unit (e.g. LANGKAWI RADAR, LANGKAWI TOWER or DISPLAY CONTROL).

2. Squawk 7700 (for transponder equipped aircraft).

10.1  In Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC):

10.2  In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or at night:

10.3  Pilots who have access to a mobile telephone may call LANGKAWI TOWER on 04-955 2191 for ATC instructions.

11.1  Due to parking constraints at Langkawi International Airport, all non-participating aircraft (either in airshow or static display) shall depart immediately (not later than 30 minutes) after disembarkation of passengers/goods.

11.2  Following are the aerodromes available for night stop:

1. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang – WMSA;

2. Kuala Lumpur International Airport – WMKK (for jet aircraft only);

3. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Alor Setar – WMKA;

4. Penang International Airport – WMKP; and

5. Butterworth Airbase – WMKB (for military and State aircraft only)

11.3  Operators shall notify the parking and fuel requirement at aerodromes above at least one (1) week prior to arrival.

11.4  Operators requiring special towing bar for their aircraft are requires to bring their own equipment.

11.5  The ground handlers can be contacted as follows:

(attn.: Mr. Mustaffa Kamal Ab. Wahab)

Name : Mr. Mustaffa Kamal Ab. Wahab

11.6  Fuel requirement arrangement shall be done through the following:

(attn: Mr. Azrul Hayat bin Tumpang)

Name : Mr. Azrul Hayat bin Tumpang

11.7  General enquiries with regards to the LIMA ’23 shall be directed to:

(attn: Mr Aqlan Pacleb)

12.1  Strict adherence to these procedures is mandatory for the interest of safety.

12.2  Any changes to the above procedures will be published in the form of NOTAM, referring to this AIP Supplement.

12.3  The information published herein for the information and guidance of all concerned.