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1 CH 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 Familiarisation Briefing Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiengine Aircraft Crewsfor Jet and Multiengine Aircraft 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 :finalDate of issue:2010 20. DecemberAuthor/unit:Tower, MT,BH,CMOwner/unit:Engadin Airport AGFile:Pages:42 Classification:Restricted to Engadin AirportLegal notice:The entire content of this publication is protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievablesystem or transmitted in any form or by any means such as electronic, mechanical, photocopying and recording systems or otherwise, whithout the prior written approval of Engadin 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 The Airport of samedan is a VFR airport and open to private and commercial operators.

2 It is situated in a particular geographical area. Located in the Engadin Valley, the Airport is surrounded by a mountainous region wherein the flight procedures and aircraft performances are very strongly affected by its natural obstacles. This is particularly true for VFR flights. In fact, the approach to and the departure from LSZS is limited to flight crews holding a special Briefing . Flight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 All information of the Engadin Airport is published in its website: behalf of the Airport data published in are for general information only.

3 In case of differences and/or controversies only the official written publications as published by the FOCA (Federal Office for Civil Aviation) are valid . The information published in is not legally Airport may modify the contents of the web site at any time without warning, and declines all responsibilities regarding possible errors in the texts contained in this web Airport is not liable on websites linking to information published on is the property of Engadin Airport. All rights are reserved. Flight information contained in this website shall not be used for flight operation purposes For flight preparation use the official documentation published in the AIP Switzerland information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes.

4 For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the disclaimerCH 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 Welcome to the Engadin Airport pilots Briefing website provided by the LSZS Airport airport is situated in a mountainous terrain, therefore the use of VFR approach and departure are limited to pilots and operators holding the samedan Familiarisation Briefing for Jet Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiand Multi--engine Aircraft Crewsengine Aircraft QualificationThe Engadin Airport pilots Briefing covers the different operational requirements and information which are necessary as well as helpful in the execution of flights to and from samedan , such as aircraft performances or operational requirements.

5 Engadin AirportPlazza Aviatica 2CH-7503 SamedanTel: +41 (0) 81 851 08 51, Fax: +41 (0) 81 851 08 59: E-mail: information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 The samedan Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiengine Aircraft CrewsFamiliarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiengine Aircraft Crewsis meant to support you in your personal flight preparation. In this section you will find some general information concerning the main operational issues of the Engadin Airport such as:1. Airport general2. samedan general operational requirements 3. Weather4. Geographic and topographic situation 5.

6 Approach and departure6. Noise abatement and communication7. Aircraft performance (AEO and OEI)8. Emergency and contingency procedures It is advised that personal flight preparation of any pilot intending to operate in or around Sameden shall go beyond the information contained in these pages and should be based on current official documents such as AIP, Notam information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 511. Airport general The airport is a Civil Airport Category B and is open to all private, commercial, and business flights as well as to unscheduled VFR : The Engadin Airport is the highest elevated airport inReminder: The Engadin Airport is the highest elevated airport inEurope:Europe:Elevation5600 ftFlight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes.

7 For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 Airport general Flight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the ClassificationWX Minima for VFR Traffic:Airspace E FL 100 and belowVIS: 5 kmDistance to clouds: Vertical 1000ft Horizontal 1500mAirspace E FL 100 FL130/150 VIS: 8 kmDistance to clouds: Vertical 1000ft Horizontal 1500mAirspace G GND 2000ft GNDVIS: 5 ( ) km clear of clouds, Contact to GNDCH 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 Airport generalBe aware of turning radius:In accordance with the federal regulations, concerning rules of the air (article 38):Special attention must be paid to calculate the turning radius of the aircraft.

8 Depending on aircraft performance and class, wind and other weather phenomenas, the flight crew s experience and knowledge of the local GolfLuftraumGEG:VIS 5KM >to 1,5KM If turnig is possibleLSZSCH 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 samedan has a FIZ (Flight Information Zone) Airport opening hours summer (Date):0600Z to 1700Z. FIS (Flight Information Service) is available: 0600Z to 1700Z. Airport opening hours winter (Date):0700Z to SS+30min FIS (Flight Information Service) is available: 0700Z to SS+30minNO NIGHT Airport generalFlight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 samedan AFIS samedan tower is not equipped with a radar display.

9 FISO (Flight Information Service Officer) is not authorised togive ATC instructions or clearances, except for RWY crossing To enter the FIZ radio contact with LSZS Tower is compulsory. During the duration of the World Economic Forum in Davos (WEF) special restrictions may apply. Check the appropirate Notam Airport generalFlight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 Seasonal Traffic Airport generalFlight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the the peak-traffic season.

10 Expect a high traffic requires special attention at the airport and in the vicinity of the airport (traffic circuit).CH 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 51 Seasonal Traffic Airport generalFlight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the Activities: The mountains near the airport are attractive to gliders. Expect intense glider activities between May and September within the FIZ and in the traffic circuit. CH 7503 SamedanFax +41 81 851 08 59 Plazza Aviatica 2 AIRPORT AG Tel +41 81 851 08 Airport general Flight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes.