An announcement from the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency (CCAA) introduces key changes to the VFR chart, effective May 15, 2025.
The CCAA reports significant modifications to airspace structure, VFR routes, zones, and aerodrome/communication data. To ensure flight safety and efficiency, all changes must be carefully reviewed.
Changes in Terminal Control Areas (TMA)
Updated vertical boundaries for Class C and D airspace in:
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ZAGREB TMA
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SPLIT TMA
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PULA TMA
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DUBROVNIK TMA
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ZADAR TMA
The graphical representation of airspace classification in ZAGREB FIR has also been revised.
Updates to Areas and Zones
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Modified note for RMZ RIJEKA.
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Deleted glider zones:
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LDAI1 / ISTRA 1
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LDAI2 / ISTRA 2
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Removed zone: LDA81 / RASPADALICA (BUZET).
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New parachute zones with updated names, altitude limits, and usage instructions (see AIP ENR 5.2.7).
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Deleted military zones: LDTR/TS 17 and LDTR/TS 18.
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New military zone: LDR31.
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Obstacle depiction: Only obstacles with a relative height exceeding 60 meters are now displayed.
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Contour interval change: Now 400 m (1,313 ft) instead of the previous 200 m (657 ft).
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Navigation aid updates:
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Relocated DBK VOR/DME with adjusted DME antenna height.
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Modified radials and DME distances for VFR points C2, D2, and F2.
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Improved visual representation: Enhanced color scale, terrain relief, and topographic details.
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New elevation for LDSF: 109 ft.
VFR Points and Route Changes
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New VFR point: I2 (Islam Latinski near Zadar) with a holding pattern.
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Removed point: L2 (Lučko).
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Deleted mandatory VFR route: N3-L2 (Lučko).
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New VFR point: L7 (Islet of Love – Jarun, Lučko).
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New mandatory VFR route: N3-L7 (Lučko).
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Retained VFR points from the previous year:
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E7 (R092 14DME PUL)
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V4 (Verudela)
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W6 (Village Barbariga)
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Removed altitude references from recommended VFR routes.
Aerodromes and Heliports
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Renamed aerodrome: Saint Jerome (replacing Split/Kaštela).
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New heliports:
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LDZT
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LDRD
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Deleted significant point: LAPOV.
Closed Water Aerodromes
The following water aerodromes have been removed:
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LDPP (PULA/Pula)
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LDRR (RAB/Rab)
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LDSL (KORČULA/Vela Luka)
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LDSR (SPLIT/Resnik)
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LDSU (Lastovo/Ubli)
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LDZN (Pag/Novalja)
Frequencies and Communication
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Updated radar frequency for Zagreb TMA.
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Decommissioned aids:
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VRS NDB
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CV L
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GR L
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The CCAA urges all pilots and aviation professionals to thoroughly review these changes to ensure safety and optimal flight conditions. All updates are available in official sources, including the AIP.
For more information, visit the official website of the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency (CCAA).
