Capt Blogs :
no published visual STAR as I can see on my doc . just a VAC .
the text of the IAC is there :
RWY 22R, 2570 meters, is dedicated to landings.
On RWY 22, the preferential approach is the VOR B approach followed by VPT B RWY 22R.
The conventional approach will be the VOR C RWY 22R approach fol¬lowed by the VPT C RWY22R, if VOR/DME AZR is U/S.
Due to obstacles, these approaches have high minimas, 8 km and 1500 ft (VOR B and C).
Under adverse weather conditions (visibility BLW 8 km, ceiling BLW 1500 ft), RNAV D (GNSS) RWY 22 procedure will be in use. Without required RNAV capability, holding or diversion is to be expected.
To carry out these RWY 22 procedures aircrews should:
- check speed and aircraft set-up BEFORE the visual phase of the approach,
- strictly maintain published altitudes (vertical cut-away view) (see IAC) because of the presence of VFR helicopter traffic flying at 500 ft MAX under the procedure,
- be aware of marked high obstacles on the right of base leg,
- note the very short final descent at 3.5 degrees.
At night, if these marked obstacles are not visible, these procedures will not be carried out. During strong Westerly winds there may be high turbulenceon short final that could result in missed approaches; in this case the traffic may be carried exceptionnally on RWY 22L.
Circling to land wil not normaly be designated by NICE ATC to be used for landing on RWY 22L or 22R. Notably, the mere absence of operating conditions for VPT 22 procedures has not to be considered like an exceptional situation and does not constitute a reason for using circling to land RWY 22 procedure except on limited basis.
The 3,5° degree 22L and 22R PAPI, respectively located left of threshold 22L and 22R, are calibrated for threshold overflight of type B747 planes, 22L and 22R PAPI offset 05° to the South.
Scope limited to 7000 m.