Runway Capacity Enhancement at Hamad International Airport
1 Introduction
1.1 As part of runway capacity enhancement initiative at Hamad International Airport, High Intensity Runway Operation (HIRO) is implemented. This AIRAC AIP Supplement provides detailed information to operators for their necessary dissemination of the information to flight crews.
2 High Intensity Runway Operation (HIRO) for arriving aircraft (Runway 16L/34R only)
2.1 To achieve maximum landings per hour and reduce go-arounds due to an occupied runway by a preceding landing aircraft, runway occupancy times are to be reduced to a minimum.
2.2 HIRO will be in force when the runway surface condition is dry and adverse weather conditions are not present. ATC will inform via ATIS if HIRO is suspended (Phrase: “High Intensity Runway Operation suspended”).
During HIRO operations, pilots shall only use rapid exit taxiways (RET’s) and are encouraged to use the following preferred rapid exit taxiways to vacate the landing runway within 50 seconds. Subject to aircraft landing performance, pilots can choose between primary and secondary runway exits. When choosing the secondary runway exit, pilots should not slow down significantly on the runway.
Note. No ninety degree (90°) turns off the runway on A6, unless advised by ATC.
| Runway ID | ACFT Type | Primary Runway Exit | Distance to turnoff* (m) | Secondary Runway Exit | Distance to turnoff* (m) |
|---|
| 16L | Heavy | A7 | 1895 | A3 | 3065 |
| Medium | A8 | 1489 | A7 | 1895 |
| 34R | Heavy | A5 | 2006 | A9 | 2785 |
| Medium | A4 | 1477 | A5 | 2006 |
*Distance from threshold to turn off intersection
Notes:
- All rapid exit taxiways (RET’s) are equipped with rapid taxiway indicator lights (RETIL).
- HIRO Procedure is not applicable to all arrivals on Runway 16R/34L.
2.4 Pilots are encouraged to make reference the following rapid exit taxiway configuration information to decide proper exit taxi speed.
| Design Speed | Radius | Exit Angle | Straight Distance on RET |
|---|
| 50 kt | 550 m | 29° | 270m |
After landing, aircraft are not to stop on rapid exit taxiway to awaiting instructions from ATC but should continue taxi via the following taxi procedures, unless otherwise instructed by ATC:
2.5.1 If vacating runway 16L, continue via taxiway B southbound.
2.5.2 If vacating runway 34R, continue via taxiway B northbound.
3 High Intensity Runway Operation (HIRO) for departing aircraft (All Runways)
Complete all checklists to minimize time on the runway.
3.1.1 Line-up without delay when cleared by ATC.
3.1.2 React promptly to take-off clearance.
3.2 Whenever possible, use intersection for departures:
| Runway ID | Intersection | TORA (m) |
|---|
| 16L | A10 | 4082 |
| 34R | A2 | 4266 |
| A3 | 3077 |
| 16R | L10 | 3614 |
| 34L | L2 | 3646 |
Note: Pilots should request and specify intersection departure when requesting taxi.
4 VALIDITY
08 Oct 2020 to 06 Oct 2021
