Which aircraft are you flying in?
The runway distance is ok. xwinds are the main problem. The beginning of rwy 23 is built over columns, the wind goes below the runway against the island and back to the runway creating some turbulent air. Just do 3 whites/1 red on that approach and you will be ok. The other side is a nice visual approach.
Crew Requirement
To operate Madeira AD, PIC must meet following experience requirements:
�� MNM 200HR as PIC on type of ACFT before completing initial training.
�� MNM 1 TKOF and LDG in last 6 month, or
�� one line training flight to Madeira AD with instructor, or
�� one simulator training flight with adverse weather conditions.
No line training required if simulator used is level D. If simulator level C is used, line training must be performed with one LDG/TKOF at Madeira AD with instructor on right hand seat.
Additionally, operator must establish and accomplish training programm that must be approved by the Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority.
Turbulence
Attention should be paid to wind direction indicators located on S side of RWY, near each touchdown area. They will reflect unexpected wind changes. Occasionally they will indicate wind from opposite di�� rections.
LDG RWY 05: Wind differences higher than 5KT between Rosario and MID anemometer may indicate TURB on final.
LDG RWY 23: Severe TURB may occur over THR at low ALT with winds from S and W sectors. Headwind or nearly so will cause ��weak" TURB.
Wind of 15KT from sector 020°-050° will cause ��moderate" TURB.
Wind of 15KT or even less from sector 300°-020° will cause ��severe" TURB.
Downdrafts are to be expected near THR RWY 05/23.
Report any TURB and/or windshear to TWR immediately.
ARRIVAL
Warning
LDG Wind limitations: See IAC.
At night the hills (Pico do Facho - lighted) on your right to RWY 23 may be confused with mist. PAPI on RWY 05 right side not visible on short final.
TKOF Wind Limitations
MAX 2min mean wind speed values indicated by the mid anemometer:
300-010 20KT with no gust limitations.
020-040 25KT with no gust limitations.
120-190 RWY 05: 25KT with no gust limitations; RWY 23: 20KT with no gust limitations.
Note: The limitations above do not supersede any Operators or ACFT OPS Manual (AOM) limitations if these are more restrictive.
With west winds, tail windshear may be expected.