Network Rules and Regulation

A. FACILITY RATING ASSIGNMENTS (FRA)

  1. General FRA Minimum Requirements
    1. CTR and FSS Positions should have a minimum ATC Rating of Aerodrome Controller (ADC).
    2. In Hub Airports, APP and DEP Positions should have a minimum Aerodrome Controller (ADC).
    3. In Hub Airports, TWR Positions should have a minimum ATC Rating of ATC Trainee (AS3).
    4. In Major Airports, APP and DEP Positions should have a minimum ATC Rating of Advanced ATC Trainee (AS3).
    5. In Major Airports, TWR Positions should have a minimum ATC Rating of ATC Trainee (AS2).
  2. Hub and Major Airports
    1. An aerodrome can be classified as a hub or major airport with the following requirements:
      1. Is an international airport and provide regular international route services in real life.
      2. Has at least 2 runways.
      3. Has its longest runway length of 3300m (10820ft) or above.
      4. Has annual passenger volume of at least 20 million in real life.
    2. Review of the list of hub and major airports.
      1. Review the Hub and Major Airports and the definition once a year or when deemed necessary anytime by the DIV HQ.
  3. FRA Temporary Adjustments for Events
    1. All temporary adjustments of FRA must be coordinated between DIV Event Department and DIV ATC Operations Department, and approved by DIV HQ.
    2. All FRA can only be adjusted away from its original setting by one level.
  4. List of the Hub and Major Airports
CategoryAerodromeLongest Runway (m)RunwaysAnnual Passenger
HubVHHH3800270502000
MajorRCTP3800242296322
MajorRKSI4000457765397
MajorRKSS3600225043088
MajorRPLL3737239516782
MajorVVNB3800220596632
MajorVVTS3800232486537

B. RESPONSIBLE AIRSPACE

  1. The IVAO East Asia Region is responsible for the Flight Information Regions (FIR) of the China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Macao, The Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.
  2. The ISO 3166-2 two-letter country codes represent countries and territories.
  3. The XE-Short one-letter country codes are used internally in the Division.
  4. All responsible airspaces are in FIR-wised but not Country-wised.
  5. Any add or removal of the responsible airspace must be approved by the IVAO Executives.
  6. List of the East Asia Region Responsible Airspace
XE ShortISO 3166-2Country/RegionICAOFIR
HHKHong KongVHHKHong Kong
MMOMacao
KKRKoreaRKRRIncheon
ZKKPPyongyang
TTWTaiwanRCAATaipei
PPHPhilippinesRPHIManila
VVNVietnamVVHMHo Chi Minh
VVHNHanoi