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OEJN_FW_APP [APF W] Briefing Material | Hajj OPS: 2026

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This section details all the necessary briefing materials for OEJN_FW_APP [APF W] during Hajj OPS: 2026

The full Standard Operating Procedures for OEJN_x_APP can be found here. However note that any information in this page supersedes any other information.

Designated Area of Responsibility

"Jeddah Final West" (OEJN_FW_APP) is responsible for handling all arrivals from the downwind leg landing on runway 16R/34L.

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Notes

  • The separation minima within the Jeddah TMA is 5 nautical miles. If this cannot be achieved, a minimum vertical separation of 1,000 feet must be maintained.
  • On final approach, the lateral separation can be reduced to 3 NM.
  • Wake Turbulence Separation must be enforced under 6,000 feet.
  • After handoff from Jeddah Approach [APP 1], all aircraft should be descended to even altitudes. Below are the recommended altitudes:
  • 8,000 ft, 6,000 ft, 4,000 ft, 3,000 ft (establishing altitude).
  • Independent Parallel Approaches (Mode 1) will be in use for Hajj OPS: 2026.
  • RWY 34L is the low side, with an establishing altitude of 3,000 ft.
  • Aircraft must be level at 3,000 ft prior to establishing with the localiser, otherwise this will be deemed a conflict.
  • The standard vector headings are below:
  • Base Leg - 070
  • Intercepting Vector - 010 (340 - 010)

  • Before turning base, aircraft must of vacated 4,000 ft. Aircraft should not be turned onto base prior to passing 3,7000 ft to avoid a conflict.

  • When established, aircraft should be kept:

  • "180 knots maintain to 10 DME, 160 knots maintain to 4 DME."
  • "SVA123, contact Jeddah Tower, callsign only, 118.200."

Handoffs from Jeddah Approach [APP 1]

  • The tables below dictate the altitudes and fixes at which arrival traffic will be handed off to from Jedday Approach [APP 1]. These are to be strictly adhered to.
  • A minimum longitudinal spacing of 7 NM shall be targeted by APP 1.
  • The target speed for handoffs from APP 1 is 210 knots, with the maximum being 220 knots. This will be indicated in the tag.

Runway 16R

Fix Altitude (ft)
JN917 6,000
JN997 6,000

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Runway 34L

Fix Altitude (ft)
TOTNU 8,000

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