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OEJN_APP [APP 1] Briefing Material | Hajj OPS: 2026

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This section details all the necessary briefing materials for OEJN_APP [APP 1] 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 Approach" (OEJN_APP) is responsible for handling all arrivals and departures in the Jeddah TMA up to FL195.

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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.
  • Wake Turbulence Separation must be enforced under 6,000 feet.

  • All STARs will be assigned by Jeddah Terminal Control (CTA W).

  • On initial contact, Jeddah Approach must state the runway and type of approach to expect.

  • Arrivals on 34L will be assigned the ILS 34L, and arrivals on 34R will be assigned the ILS Z 34R. The ILS Y 34R will not be used in any circumstance.
    • "SVA123, Jeddah Approach, expect ILS Z approach runway 34R, information A."
    • Controllers should limit the amount of information/instructions in each transmission to 3 items to avoid overloading pilots.
  • All arrivals into the Jeddah TMA will be following a 2L or 2N STAR, utilising the Point Merge System (PMS).

  • All arrivals into the Jeddah TMA will be released by Jeddah Terminal Control (CTA W) at the following levels and fixes:

  • Approaching EGMEG, BOSUT and descending to 13,000 feet.

  • All other TMA entry points descending to FL190.
  • Handoffs to Jeddah Approach (APP 1) should be initated prior to the TMA entry point, or passing FL160/FL190 (dependant on the entry fix) whichever is earlier.
  • All arrivals into the Jeddah TMA shall be released with a minimum of 12-15 NM longitudinal spacing by Jeddah Terminal Control (CTA W).
  • Arrivals should be descended to odd altitudes prior to the handoff to APF. Descend levels should be FL170, FL150, 13000ft, 11000ft, 9000ft then the designated altitudes below.
  • Controllers should be aware of the MRVA's. These can be found here

Handoff to Jeddah Final (APF)

  • The tables below dictate the altitudes and fixes at which arrival traffic will be handed off to Jeddah Final (APF). These are to be strictly adhered to.
  • Longitudinal spacing of 7 NM should be targetted when handing off to APF. This figure is the minimum, and the longitudinal spacing should not go under this figure.
  • The target speed for handoff to APF is 210 knots. This figure can be increased to 220 knots, however should not go beyond this figure.
  • When handing off to Jeddah Final (APF), you should emphasise callsign only.
  • "SVA123, contact Jeddah Final, callsign only, 123.800."

Runway 16

Fix Altitude (ft) Next Controller
NABGI 6,000 APF E
IMDAP 6,000 APF E
PUSPO 7,000 APF E
JN917 6,000 APF W
JN997 6,000 APF W

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Runway 34

Fix Altitude (ft) Next Controller
PUSPO 7,000 APF E
JN920 7,000 APF E
TOTNU 8,000 APF W

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Delay Phases

Incase of TMA overload, the following delay phases can be initiated by Jeddah Approach (APP 1) or Jeddah Terminal Control (CTA W). All delay phases should be coordinated with the designated "HAJJ OPS HELP" staff member or Ismail Hassan. After initiation, and subsequent coordination with a staff member, of a delay phase, it should be announced globally in the ATC chat on EuroScope.

All temporary holding procedures can be found here.

Phase Initiated By Description
P1 APP 1 Arrivals into OEJN will be slowed down to delay the hourly rate into the TMA. Relevant flow measures to be put in place.
P2 APP 1 and CTA W APP and CTA to agree on this phase prior to coordination with staff members. All handoffs into the Jeddah TMA will be stopped. Holding will be initiated at the TMA entry points (e.g. VEMEM, NOMDA, MUVOL). Holding stacks to be managed by CTA.
P3 CTA W All handoffs into the Jeddah CTA will be stopped. Holding will be initiated at the CTA entry points (e.g. BOPEV, ASLAD, GODSA). Holding stacks to be managed by ACC.