Minor bugfix: Airspace A overhead Windhoek TMZ added.
The .cub file was now rendered with a higher resolution for a better presentation of the circles around the Windhoek and Walfishbay airports.
Changes in airspace for 2024/25:
– 3 new sectors for gliders flying north of Windhoek (GLD sectors NE, N, NW). They are downgraded to airspace E from FL145 up to FL195.
– A new TMZ north of Windhoek with the dimension of the 3 new sectors.
– A new 10NM TMZ around Windhoek TMA from GND up to FL145,
which replaces the old Kiripotib TMZ.
– A new 20NM TMZ around Walfishbay TMA from GND up to FL145.
– No changes in the ‘old’ GLD sector – now called ‘GLS sector S’.
Use of the airspace:
– The new sectors NE, N and NW are typically active during the gliding season (open for glider flying). They can be deactivate occasionally by ATC. The status will be announced in the daily briefing of your home airfield.
– The same applies to the restricted area around Karibib (FYM 401), which is normally deactivated and can be activated by NOTAM.
– It is self-explanatory that the usage of transponder is strictly mandatory in all TMZ areas (‘North TMZ’, ‘South TMZ’, ‘Windhoek TMZ’ and ‘Walfishbay TMZ’).
– Squawk for gliders: 7677 (be careful with the other 77nn codes).
– Usage of transponder is recommended in the airspace below the gliding sectors.
– If transponder is on, no communication with ATC is necessary while flying in the GLD sectors and below!
– Your home airfield frequency has to be monitored during the whole flight.
Airspace Files for 2024/25 Version 1.20
published at Oct 16th, 2024
The ZIP Archive contains 3 different files
For use in flight computers:
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.20.txt
OpenAir (TXT) format. For use in flight computers that use the OpenAir format. This file creates an airspace warning when climbing above FL145. Select max. altitude by FL195.
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.20.cub
LX NAV and LX Navigation (CUB) format for all Zeus, LX8nnn and LX9nnn users. This file creates an airspace warning when climbing above FL145. Select max. altitude by FL195.
For printouts or use on desktop computer in programs like Strepla, Seeyou or other apps. Don’t use this files in flight computers!!! Some warnings will not occur!
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.20 Print with FIR.txt
OpenAir (TXT) format with “Print with FIR” in the file name. For use in desktop*StrePla or SeeYou or other applications in which the gliding areas should be displayed only.
Please be advised
- Gliding is possible in Namibia below FL145 all year in airspace class G. It is subject to the same rules as any other VFR flight.
- Please refer to the precise communication section of the website and the MOU REGARDING AIRSPACE UTILIZATION.
If you plan to enter Botswana airspace, please refer to the document “Flying Into Botswana Airspace Safety Information” and ask your local Chief Flight Officer for more information.