{"id":949,"date":"2016-08-24T22:38:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T02:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2016-08-31T00:56:24","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T04:56:24","slug":"midweek-briefing-where-is-zika-elevated-north-korea-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/midweek-briefing-where-is-zika-elevated-north-korea-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Midweek Briefing: Where is Zika, Elevated North Korea Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where is Zika?<\/strong>\u00a024AUG\u00a0<\/strong>With the again-increasing levels of Zika infection worldwide, this updated map will be useful to operators.\u00a0Check Zika Map.<\/a><\/p>\n

North Korean Risk Elevated\u00a0<\/strong>24AUG\u00a0<\/strong>We\u2019ve published an updated\u00a0Unsafe Airspace Summary<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0today, which elevates North Korea to Level 2 in our warning list. In 2016, there have been increased instances of medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) launches without prior warning.\u00a0Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n

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DIAP\/Ivory Coast<\/strong>\u00a0issued a Notam last Friday advising of \u2018serious risks to safety\u2019 when operating through the Tripoli FIR. Not many operators are entering this airspace, but it\u2019s unusual for a non-adjoining country to issue advice like this, so we\u2019ll mention it.<\/p>\n

SPZO\/Cuzco, Peru<\/strong>\u00a0is busy at the moment; non-scheduled and GA flights cannot park overnight, and there are Traffic Management procedures inbound. Don’t forget if operating to Cuzco that special crew training is required.<\/p>\n

WADD\/Bali<\/strong>\u00a0Authorities have stepped up security measures at all the entry points on the island, following recent reports of an alleged plot to carry out attacks.<\/p>\n

HKNW\/Nairobi WIlson<\/strong>\u00a0is operating normally again after a Police helicopter crashed on take off on Monday, near the control tower.<\/p>\n

LLZZ\/Israel<\/strong>\u00a0Israeli aircraft attacked mortar positions in southwestern Syria near the border with the Golan Heights on 22AUG. The airstrikes were apparently in response to mortar fire from the Syrian side of the border.<\/p>\n

RJAA\/Tokyo Narita<\/strong>\u00a0is open again after the passage of Typhoon Mindulle. The control tower at Narita was evacuated due to strong winds, the first time this has happened since the 9.0 earthquake in March 2011.<\/p>\n

WIZZ\/Indonesia\u00a0<\/strong>has warned its neighbours that haze from forest fires is beginning to cross the Malacca Strait. In 2015 the smog affected Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, causing disruptions throughout the region, closing airports and delaying flights.<\/p>\n

EDDT\/Berlin Tegel<\/strong>\u00a0Aircraft larger than ICAO Code D, and parking longer than 3 hours, approval of Traffic Management is required. Contact\u00a0verkehrsplanung-txl@berlin-airport.de, in place until 30Sep.<\/p>\n

VEZZ\/India<\/strong>\u00a0Couple of new ICAO codes here, VASD is Shirdi Airport, and VEPY is Pakyong Airport. AFTN connections not yet set up.<\/p>\n

LBPD\/Plovdiv<\/strong>\u00a0Reports of lasers directed at departing aircraft. Notify ATC with any details if experienced.<\/p>\n

FOZZ\/Gabon<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re arriving into Libreville International Airport you can submit an online visa application at least 72 hours before the date of travel and collect your visa on arrival<\/p>\n

BGTL\/Thule<\/strong>\u00a0Updated hours for Radar service – 1100-1900Z Mon-Fri only.<\/p>\n

NTAA\/Tahiti\u00a0<\/strong>has a bunch of night-time closures until 03SEP; this is an isolated aerodrome so check carefully in advance of ops.<\/p>\n

NWWW\/Noumea<\/strong>\u00a0has ongoing staff shortages in ATC, and therefore interruptions in opening hours for the airport. Check before operating.<\/p>\n

VDZZ\/Cambodia\u00a0<\/strong>has introduced a new tourism and business multiple-entry visa, which will allow foreigners to stay in the country for up to three years. The visa will become available on 1 September. The current visa grants visitors a 14-to-31-day stay.<\/p>\n

LCLK\/Larnaca<\/strong>\u00a0New ATC Controllers being trained (under supervision)\u2014be nice to them!<\/p>\n

FMMM\/Antananarivo<\/strong>\u00a0has a new disinsection procedure for flights arriving from Mauritius; also, all flights from Mauritius must operate to FMMM first before other airports in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

HCSM\/Mogadishu<\/strong>\u00a0Due to HF Difficulties, all aircraft in Mogadishu FIR with Satcom are requested to contact Mogadishu FIC on Satcom. \u00a0Inmarsat 46601, phones +251-20-762274 or +254-20-2365679.<\/p>\n

View the full International Bulletin 24AUG2016<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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