ARRIVALS
SALEYA 22R PROCEDURE
22 arrivals occur about 10% of the time, about 120 days per year for periods of several hours at most (sea breezes) and occasionally all day with strong West/South Westerly winds. Ceiling and visibility are usually good except for a few days a year and then only for a few hours at most.
22R, 2570 mtrs, is dedicated to landings.
Due to high ground the final approach is on a “fixed track”; MUS/NERAS-VOR/DME circle to land with prescribed tracks is called “SALEYA RWY22” on the ATIS and by ATC.
Due to obstacle clearance the minimas are high (8 km and 1500ft); under certain adverse weather conditions there is a risk of holding or diversion. To carry out this procedure aircrews should :
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check speed and aircraft set-up BEFORE the visual phase of the approach |
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be aware of marked high obstacles on the right of base leg |
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note the very short final descent at 3,5 degrees. |
At night, if these marked obstacles are not visible, the procedure is not
authorised.
A CIRCLE TO LAND (MVL) will not normally be approved by NICE ATC for landing on 22L and 22R. Notably, the mere absence of conditions for the activation of the SALEYA procedures (meteorological conditions) does not constitute a reason for using a CIRCLE TO LAND 22 procedure which will only be authorised on a limited basis.
Helicopter traffic between 0 and 500 ft south of the airport, between Cape Ferrat and Cape
Antibes. Regarding this, see also tab “helicopters”. |
