Aeronautical study for Konya

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations defined in Annex 14 specify airspace around aerodromes to be maintained free from obstacles. For that purpose, virtual surfaces called “Obstacle Limitation Surface” (OLS) are described, which ideally shall not be penetrated by an object. Nevertheless – according to ICAO, EASA and many states – penetrations may be acceptable if an “aeronautical study” demonstrates that the object or obstacle has no adverse impact on the safety or regularity of flight operations. This process generally requires a specialised third-party – as Segar Engineering & Aviation – to develop the aeronautical study, which shall be later submitted and reviewed by the responsible aviation authority.

Aeronautical study and then flight safety assessments were conducted by Segar Engineering & Aviation.

There were inconsistencies between the maximum heights determined for the Konya Airport obstacle plan and the zoning plans of the city boundaries. Konya Airport Flight Procedures evaluations were made and simulation of the navigation device signal analysis was reported by experts in the simulation program, which was accepted nationally and internationally. Height problems of buildings were solved and the elevation rights were determined.

The report has been approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation.