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Apron

Areas of Responsibility Apron

The Munich Apron can be divided into three areas of responsibility:

Sector Login Station ID Frequenz
AoR
Apron 1 EDDM_1_GND MP 121.780
Apron 1, 6-8 (GAT), 9 (Cargo) and Maintenance
Apron 2 EDDM_2_GND MP2 121.710
Apron 2 and 12
Apron 3 EDDM_3_GND MP3 121.930
Apron 3, 5 and 13 (GAT)

If more than one Apron is staffed, Delivery must also be staffed. If only one Apron is staffed, it covers all other Apron stations. If Aprons 1 and 2 are staffed, Apron 2 covers Apron 3.

Handovers Apron - Ground

Depending on the runways in use, Apron only gives taxi clearance up to the respective entry and then transfers the traffic to the next station shortly before the aircraft reaches it.

FROM TO ENTRY
MP MGN N1, N2
MP MGS S1-S6
MP2 MGN N3, N4
MP2 MGS S7, S8
MP2 MP3 N5, S9

Orange/Yellow/Blue Line

Taxiways W1, C3, E1, D3, D6 and E3 not only have the standard "yellow line", but also colored lines, "orange line" and "blue line" (see charts). These colored lines have limitations regarding the wingspan of the aircraft and should always be used for pushback or taxiing if the aircraft meets the limitations and the pilot is able to do so. Especially with the use of these colored lines, traffic can be handled as efficiently as possible.

Taxiway Restrictions

  • W1, E1, C3, D6, E3 orange/blue can be used simultaneously by aircraft with max. 36 m wingspan (B739/A321).
  • C4 can be used by aircraft with max. 36 m wingspan
  • D3 orange/blue can be used simultaneously by aircraft with max. 52m wingspan (MD11)
  • K1 can be used by aircraft with max. 30.5 m wingspan
  • D6, E3, D3 orange, D3 blue can be used (individually) by aircraft with max. 65 m wingspan
  • D6 on Apron 5 can be used by aircraft with max. 30 m wingspan (DH8D)
  • E3 between parking positions 313 and D3 can be used by aircraft with max. 80 m wingspan, between positions 313 and D6 E3 can be used by aircraft with max. 65 m wingspan
  • W2, CTR2 and E2 can be used simultaneously by aircraft with max. 36m wingspan, W2 and E2 can be used simultaneously without limitations
  • D3 is not to be used for "swingover" between W2 and E2 (D1, D2 and D4 are intended for this purpose)
  • Entry N2 can only be used by aircraft with max. 52m wingspan

This chart provides an overview:

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Taxi Restrictions Apron München

Common aircraft types and their maximum wingspan can be found in this list:

Max Wingspan A/C Types
30m AT72 / CRJX / DH8D / RJ1H / etc.
36m B739 / A321 / BCS3 / E195 / etc.
52m B753 / B763 / A306 / etc.
65m A333 / A346 / A35K / B744 / B77W / B78X / etc.
80m A124 / A388 / B748 / etc.
> 80m A225

Usage of the Entries

The different entries are used differently depending on the runways in use.

08-Operations:
  • Departures leave the apron via entries N1, N3, S1-S3, S5 and S7
  • Arrivals enter the apron via entries N2, N4, S4, S6 and S8
26-Operations:
  • Departures leave the apron via entries N2, N4, S4, S6 and S8
  • Arrivals enter the apron via entries N1, N3, S1-S3, S5 and S7

Taxi clearances deviating from the above-mentioned standard procedures are possible after coordination with the station responsible for the ground sector concerned.

Gate Assignement

Gates are usually assigned automatically by Euroscope using the GroundRadarPlugin. Lufthansa and Star Alliance Airlines park on Aprons 2 and 3, other airlines on Apron 1. The general aviation parking area (GAT) is located to the east of Apron 3, but is not available in most sceneries. Aprons 5 and 6-8 can be used for general aviation as an alternative.

Special Procedures

The following special procedures are generally not to be used for low visibility operations. If visibility is 200 metres or more on the apron, taxiing into parking positions from CTR2 is permitted, but not below.

Swingover

A "swingover" refers to the immediate change of taxiways. This "swingover" can also take place without taxiing over other lines.

DLH123, swingover on E2, taxi to Entry S8 via E2.
180-Turn onto W2/E2

For example, an aircraft taxiing south on W2 can make a 180° turn to the left onto E2 and then taxi north on E2. This can also be applied to the opposite compass directions and can be done on taxi lines W2, CTR2 and E2.