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Old 23rd Oct 2018, 01:44
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rak64
 
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Are you talking about Kerkia? It is an old airport with a challenging approach, fitted between the coast and the city of Kerkia. The local staff is amiable, doing all possible what the small apron could give esp. during the busy summer period.
There is not only a 1500 feet hill direct left of the approach 35, north of the airport is another huge mountain with MSA of 5300 feet. Additionally is the boundary to Albania about 4 NM northeast of ref point. During approaching for RWY 17, it is easy to enter the Tirana FIR, what is to my knowledge not coordinated by the controller. As advise, if in doubt get the AIP documents for that airport. The controller for that airport has more regulations to follow than Jeppesen can indicate. Thatswhy always follow the controller.Jeppsen shows no approach for RWY 17. The only hint is on the plate for VOR W, say; not west of the airport and MDA 2000'.
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