GEN 4  CHARGES FOR AERODROMES / HELIPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES

GENERAL

  1. Navigation and approach charges mentioned below apply for ATS routes in the airspace of the and for controlled aerodromes in the territory of the .

  2. Landing, parking and passenger service charges apply for aerodromes in the territory of the .

  3. Charges are paid up by the aircraft operator. In case the operator is not identified, the aircraft owner is considered as the aircraft operator.

  4. The aerodrome operator and organization providing approach air traffic control services are authorized to charge the aircraft operator with a compensation for all costs connected with take-off or landing of an aircraft outside the aerodrome regular operational hours.

  5. Information concerning charges are also published in Aeronautical Information Circulars, especially if it is necessary to promulgate the effective date of relevant decisions. Therefore it is necessary to consult AIC for latest information.

  6. The flights of foreign state aircraft are not subject to the landing, parking and passenger service charges at military aerodromes. These flights are not also subject to terminal navigation charges. The flights of civil aircraft to military airports are charged except the flights in favour of Army of the . The charges for military airports Čáslav, Kbely and Náměšť are published in MIL AIP. The charge rates can be obtained at unit of the respective military airport on request.

GEN 4.1  Aerodrome / heliport charges

4.1.1  LANDING CHARGES

4.1.1.1  Basis for calculation of aerodrome / heliport charges
4.1.1.1.1   PRAHA/Ruzyně airport
4.1.1.1.1.1 Basis for calculation of landing charges is MTOW of the aircraft according to:

  1. the Certificate of Airworthiness (for aircraft with MTOW up to 9 t) submitted to the address according to GEN 4.1 para 1.4.5 or

  2. the Noise certificate of the aircraft (according to relevant chapter of ICAO ANNEX 16/I, including at least registration, type of aircraft, MTOW of aircraft, certification chapter and average noise levels in reference points (Lateral, Approach, Flyover), date of issue), submitted to the address according to GEN 4.1 para 1.4.5 or

  3. the Noise certificate of the aircraft (according to approved (European Aviation Safety Agency) table values, including at least registration, type of aircraft, MTOW of aircraft, certification chapter and average noise levels in reference points (Lateral, Approach, Flyover), date of issue), submitted to the address according to GEN 4.1 para 1.4.5

URL:  http://easa.europa.eu/document-library/noise-type-certificates-approved-noise-levels

This option is valid only if point b) is not applicable.

If the condition according to item a), b) or c) is not met, table value of MTOW according to aircraft type used will be taken.

4.1.1.1.1.2  FLEXI MTOW concept

If the aircraft operator or the air carrier wishes to use “FLEXI MTOW concept” the approval of the concept shall be requested from the aerodrome operator. The request shall be submitted as a formal letter in paper or electronic format with subject of the letter “Request for FLEXI MTOW concept application” to the address:

Post:

Prague Airport
Jana Kašpara 1069/1
161 00 Praha 6, Ruzyne

E-mail:   dtm@prg.aero

The request shall contain a list of aircraft verified by a responsible representative of the aircraft operator with their registration marks, only one value of FLEXI MTOW and definition of period of validity valid at least one whole invoicing period (1 month) beginning on the first calendar day of the month.

Conditions for FLEXI MTOW concept application are defined and approved by the aerodrome operator.

4.1.1.1.2  Other aerodromes with exception of PRAHA/Ruzyně airport
4.1.1.1.2.1 Basis for calculation of landing charges is the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft (according to the certificate of airworthiness), or the average value of all modifications or versions of the aircraft type used by individual aircraft operators.
4.1.1.2  Rates
4.1.1.2.1 Rates per tonne (including tonne initiated) of the MTOW of the aircraft for the particular airports are quoted in the table in paragraph GEN 4.1 para 6. The rates for VFR aerodromes are published in the VFR manual in the respective aerodrome part.
4.1.1.3  Introductory prices of landing charges
4.1.1.3.1 At the airports BRNO/Tuřany and OSTRAVA/Mošnov the introductory prices of landing charges are applied for new regular destinations.

The airport that has not been used for the regular scheduled traffic for at least last two seasons is considered as a new destination. Publication of information in the airport timetable is considered as the evidence of regular scheduled traffic. An introductory price is provided for all carriers and for all new destinations for 12 consecutive calendar months, starting with the month of regular operations opening.

The introductory price rates of landing charges per tonne (including tonne initiated) MTOW for new destinations

  • OSTRAVA/Mošnov - Incentive programme for new destinations - information at the aerodrome operator.

4.1.1.3.2 Introductory prices of landing charges at BRNO/Tuřany airport - detailed information by AD operator.
4.1.1.3.3 The introductory prices of landing charges at PRAHA/Ruzyně airport.

The airport operator, company Prague Airport, is obliged to publish the introductory prices and incentive scheme for PRAHA/Ruzyně Airport including conditions for their granting to airlines on public web pages http://www.prg.aero/b2b in B2B section, Aviation Business, Charges & Incentives.

4.1.1.3.4 Introductory prices of landing charges at Karlovy Vary airport.

If certain conditions of the discount programme are met, an introductory prices of landing charges are provided. Detailed information can be obtained from the aerodrome operator or on official website:

URL:  www.airport-k-vary.cz

4.1.1.4  Noise charges - PRAHA/Ruzyně airport
4.1.1.4.1 Basis for calculation of noise charge is noise category and aircraft MTOW according to:

  1. item GEN 4.1 para 1.1.1.1 b) or

  2. item GEN 4.1 para 1.1.1.1 c)

Noise charge is applied only to aircraft with MTOW over 9 tons.

The noise charge is applied separately for arrival and for departure.

If the condition according to item a) or b) is not met, the table value of MTOW according to aircraft type used and wording according to GEN 4.1 para 1.4.5 will be taken.

Exception about “FLEXI MTOW concept” application according to GEN 4.1 para 1.1.1.2 is also valid.

4.1.1.4.2 Aircraft are assigned to the noise category according to the following criteria related to the limits of ICAO Annex 16/I, Part II.
4.1.1.4.2.1 Aircraft certified in accordance with Chapter 3, 4, 5, 8.4.1, 8.4.2 and 14.

The difference are calculated by subtraction of noise level values given in noise certificate from noise limit according the appropriate chapter of part II of ICAO Annex 16/I. Aircraft is included into respective noise category according to the accrued difference.

4.1.1.4.2.2 Aircraft which do not have access to the airport in accordance with LKPR AD 2.21.1.1 will be included in category no. 14.

Accrued difference (EPNdB)

Noise category

≥ 301
27,5 - 29,92
25 - 27,43
22,5 - 24,94
20 - 22,45
17,5 - 19,96
15 - 17,47
12,5 - 14,98
10 - 12,49
7,5 - 9,910
5 - 7,411
2,5 - 4,912
0 - 2,413
< 014
4.1.1.4.3 Rate per tonne (including tonne initiated) of the MTOW:

The airport operator company Prague Airport is obliged to publish noise charges according to the time of day on their official web pages http://www.prg.aero/b2b in B2B section, Aviation Business, Charges & Incentives.

4.1.1.4.4 If the aircraft operator does not submit one of the required documents for noise category calculation according to GEN 4.1 para 1.4.1 to the aerodrome operator (Airport Coordination department) in written form before aircraft departure at the latest (if it is not stipulated otherwise), noise charge according noise category 14 is charged to the aircraft operator.
Post:

Prague Airport
Airport coordination
K Letišti 6/1019
160 08 Praha 6, Ruzyne

E-mail:  certificates@prg.aero

4.1.1.5  Special charge for the breach of noise abatement procedures - airport PRAHA/Ruzyně
4.1.1.5.1 No special noise charge is currently established.
4.1.1.6  Emission Charge - airport PRAHA/Ruzyně
4.1.1.6.1 The emission charge is determined based on the amount of NOx (kg) emissions produced by the aircraft, according to the values stated in the emission certificate of each engine in the LTO cycle (landing/take-off) provided by the operator. The charge applies to aircraft with an MTOW above 8,618 kg. The charge is levied for both landing and take-off.
4.1.1.6.2  If the aircraft operator fails to submit the required documentation (engine certificate including the specified engine UID) to the airport operator (Airport Coordination and Data Management Office) in writing for emission charge calculation no later than upon the aircraft's arrival (unless otherwise contractually agreed), the emission charge will be calculated based on MTOW.
4.1.1.6.3 The procedure for calculating emission charges is available on the official website of Prague Airport, a.s. http://www.prg.aero/b2b in the section "For Companies, Airline Business, Charges & Incentives.

Prague Airport

Airport Coordination and Data Management

K Letišti 6/1019

161 00 Praha 6, Ruzyně

E-mail: certificates@prg.aero

4.1.1.7  Exemptions

Flights of the following aircraft are not subject to the charges:

  1. arrivals of aircraft returning to the PRAHA/Ruzyně and České Budějovice airport due to a failure or meteorological conditions and aircraft forced to carry out an emergency landing.

  2. departures connected to emergency landing, the departure shall be carried out no later than 24 hours from emergency landing with subtracted hours of delay caused by wind conditions at the airport or departure restriction;

  3. flights performed for the transport of heads of state and government, royalty and ministers on official missions;

  4. search and rescue flights authorised by a competent RCC body,

  5. aircraft carrying out flights of air rescue services including secondary and repatriation flights and flights directly connected with human life rescue;

  6. flights of the Civil Aviation Authority;

  7. flights carried out solely for the purpose of checking or verifying equipment used or intended for use as ground navigation aid, except flights for the purpose of relocating aircraft carrying out such an activity

4.1.2  PARKING CHARGES

4.1.2.1  Basis for calculation of parking charges
4.1.2.1.1   PRAHA/Ruzyně airport
4.1.2.1.1.1 The airport operator, company Prague Airport, is obliged to publish parking charges for PRAHA/Ruzyně airport and incentive scheme including conditions for its granting to air carriers on their official web pages http://www.prg.aero/b2b in B2B section, Aviation Business, Charges & Incentives.

Basis for calculation of parking charges is the duration of parking and MTOW of the aircraft according to:

  1. the Certificate of Airworthiness (for aircraft with MTOW up to 9 t) submitted to the address according to GEN 4.1 para 1.4.5 or,

  2. item GEN 4.1 para 1.1.1.1 b) or,

  3. item GEN 4.1 para 1.1.1.1 c).

If the condition according to item a), b) or c) is not met, the table value of MTOW according to aircraft type used will be taken.

Exception about “FLEXI MTOW concept” application according to GEN 4.1 para 1.1.1.2 is also valid.

4.1.2.1.1.2  Charges concerning with parking of aircraft on apron.

Prague Airport is obliged to publish the charges for usage of airbridges and buses on their official web pages http://www.prg.aero/b2b in B2B section, Aviation Business, Charges & Incentives.

4.1.2.1.2  Other aerodromes with the exception of PRAHA/Ruzyně airport
4.1.2.1.2.1 Basis for calculation of parking charges is the MTOW of the aircraft (according to the Certificate of Airworthiness) and the duration of parking.
4.1.2.2  Rates
4.1.2.2.1 Rates per hour and tonne (including hour and tonne initiated) for international and domestic traffic for the particular airports are quoted in the table in paragraph GEN 4.1 para 6. The rates for VFR aerodromes are published in the VFR manual in the respective aerodrome part.
4.1.2.3  Exemptions
4.1.2.3.1  PRAHA/Ruzyně airport - the airport operator company Prague Airport is obliged to publish exemptions on their official web pages http://www.prg.aero/b2b in B2B section, Aviation Business, Charges & Incentives .
4.1.2.3.2 Other airports - charges will not be paid for:

  1. the first parking hour (the first two parking hours for Karlovy Vary airport) on the apron of aircraft with seat capacity less than 200 passengers.

  2. the first two parking hours (the first four parking hours for Karlovy Vary airport) on the apron of aircraft with seat capacity 200 passengers or more.

  3. parking of aircraft:

    1. when take-off is delayed due to meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or when take-off is prohibited and after emergency landing;

    2. for the transport of Royalty, Heads of State and Government, Ministers on official missions;

    3. for search and rescue flights authorised by a competent RCC body,

    4. flights of the Civil Aviation Authority;

    5. flights carried out solely for the purpose of checking or verifying equipment used or intended for use as ground navigation aid, except flights for the purpose of relocating aircraft carrying out such an activity;

    6. carrying out flights of air rescue services including secondary and repatriation flights and flights directly connected with human life rescue;

    7. on parking areas leased to carriers or airlines.

4.1.2.4 The division of aerodrome areas to apron and parking areas (as to the place and to the time) is at the discretion of aerodrome operators. These operators are authorized to make special arrangements with the individual operators using aerodromes concerning the payment of charges (for a series of flights etc.) or to agree on a possible discount.

4.1.3  PASSENGER SERVICE CHARGES

4.1.3.1 In international and domestic scheduled and non-scheduled air transport carriers shall pay for each departing passenger.
4.1.3.2 The rates for each departing passenger in international and domestic air transport for the particular airports are quoted in the table in paragraph GEN 4.1 para 6. The rates for VFR aerodromes are published in the VFR manual in the respective aerodrome part.
4.1.3.2.1 Introductory prices of Passenger service charges at BRNO/Tuřany airport - detailed information by operator.
4.1.3.2.2 At Karlovy Vary airport, the introductory prices of Passenger service charges are applied, if relevant conditions of discount programme have been met. Detailed information can be obtained from the aerodrome operator or on official website:

Web: www.airport-k-vary.cz

4.1.3.2.3 At airport OSTRAVA/Mošnov, the introductory prices of Passenger service charges are applied for new regular destinations. The airport that has not been used for the regular scheduled traffic for last two seasons, is considered as a new destination. The publication of information in the airport timetable is considered as an evidence of regular scheduled traffic. An introductory price is provided for all carriers and for all new destinations for 12 consecutive calendar months, starting with a month of regular operation opening.

Incentive scheme for new destinations - information at the aerodrome operator.

4.1.3.3 Carriers pay a fee for every transfer passenger in regular and irregular international and domestic air transport. The passenger is considered to be a transfer passenger if the time between the scheduled arrival and departure to another destination does not exceed 24 hours and both flights (to / from the transfer point) are included in one ticket / e-document.
4.1.3.4 There are stated rates for every transfer passenger in international and domestic air transport for the particular aerodromes in table in paragraph GEN 4.1 para 6
4.1.3.5 If carrier does not deliver source documents about number of passengers as a number of departing passengers will be used maximum seat capacity of appropriate version of implicit type of aircraft.
4.1.3.6  Exemptions

Charges will not be paid for:

  1. children up to two years of age;

  2. persons transported on board of an aircraft effecting flights performed exclusively for the transport of Royalty, Heads of State and Government, Ministers on official Mission;

  3. persons transported on board of an aircraft for search and rescue flights authorised by a competent RCC body;

  4. persons transported on board of flights carried out solely for the purpose of checking or verifying equipment used or intended for use as ground navigation aid, except flights for the purpose of relocating aircraft carrying out such an activity, and persons transported on board of flights of the Civil Aviation Authority;

  5. carrying out flights of air rescue services inclusive of secondary and repatriation flights and flights directly connected with the rescue of human life;

  6. passengers with ID air ticket *;

  7. passengers in direct transit,

  8. passengers in mode involuntary rerouting

Note: Irregular landing in the territory of the . and the alternate onward carriage of passengers from the . will be considered as a direct transit.

  1. It is not valid for aerodromes OSTRAVA/Mošnov, PRAHA/Ruzyně and Karlovy Vary a České Budějovice. Passengers with ID air ticket except (Deadheading crew) are also charged at aerodromes OSTRAVA/Mošnov, PRAHA/Ruzyně and Karlovy Vary **.

  2.  

    1. return from last flight where they were as crew members to home base;

    2. flight from home base to location where they become crew members.

4.1.4  COLLECTING OF CHARGES

4.1.4.1 Charges are accounted and collected by the aerodrome operator.
4.1.4.2 Charges are payable before departure of the aircraft, unless agreed upon in advance otherwise.

4.1.5  LANDING CHARGES OUT OF AD PUBLISHED OPERATIONAL HOURS

4.1.5.1 Rates per tonne (including tonne initiated) for international and domestic traffic for the particular airports are quoted in the table in paragraph GEN 4.1 para 6

4.1.6  RATES

If the currency is not stated, the sums are in CZK.

There are quoted the unitary sums according GEN 4.1 para 1.2, GEN 4.1 para 2.2 and GEN 4.1 para 3.2 when it is not quoted otherwise.

  1. Value added tax is not included in the rates. Introductory prices of landing charges are applied for new regular destinations (see GEN 4.1 para 1.2). A security charge is included in the rates.

  2. Introductory prices of passenger service charges are applied for new regular destinations (see GEN 4.1 para 3.2).

Aerodrome

Landing

Parking

Passenger service

Landing charge out of AD published operational hours

INTL DOM

Departure

Transfer
INTL DOM
BRNO/Tuřany LKTB *, ** 360,00 360,00

apron

 17,00 480,00 480,00 NIL NIL

parking area

 8,00
České Budějovice LKCS * 250,00 250,00    18,00 350,00 350,00 NIL

See Note 1

Besides of published charges an extra charge is accounted for covering of extra operational costs for each initiated hour of operation of the aerodrome outside published operational hours. Extension of aerodrome operational hours - per each initiated hour: 21 000,00

* It is not applied to commercial air transport flights after agreement with aerodrome operator.

Karlovy Vary
LKKV *

300,00

300,00

apron

 390,00 390,00 NIL

See Note 3

Training flights:

50 % 50 % from applied landing charge (150,00). Discount is provided only during working days. See Note 1.

Touch and Go - 100,00 for every ton of MTOW.

Usage of lighting equipment - see Note 2.

in time:

0400 - 1800 (0300 - 1700) 14,00
1800 - 0400 (1700 - 0300) 7,00

Note 1: The aerodrome operator can provide further discount to the airport’s permanent users based on written agreement for mutual cooperation in ensuring the operator’s aircraft operations at the airport Karlovy Vary.

The use of the lighting equipment during the training flights will be charged at 100,00 for each ton of MTOW and per every touch and go.

Note 2*: Besides of published charges an extra charge is accounted for covering of extra operational costs for each initiated hour of operation of the aerodrome outside published operational hours. The charge is accounted from time stated in order.

for flights of aircraft requiring fire-fighting category 4:

 12 500,00

for flights of aircraft requiring fire-fighting category 5-7:

 20 000,00

* It is not applied to scheduled flights after agreement with the aerodrome operator.

Kunovice LKKU

This is a private aerodrome. The charges are subject of a settlement with the aerodrome operator.

OSTRAVA/Mošnov LKMT *, **

 

 360,00

apron

 17,00 490,00 490,00 300,00 NIL

 

(per each next tonne over 100 t MTOW)

   

 

(per each next tonne over 200 t MTOW)

   

Training flights:

 

180 CZK x MTOW

 

180 CZK x 15 t + 150 CZK x (MTOW - 15 t)

 

180 CZK x 15 t + 150 CZK x 85 t + 120 CZK x (MTOW - 100 t)

Pro/For ACFT nad/over 15 t MTOW:

each fifth landing free of charge.

Charge for usage of lighting systems for night training flights is 200 CZK / full landing, touch-and-go or overflight.

Discount is not provided to training flights at the time between 2200-0400 (2100-0300).

  

Pardubice LKPD

280,00

280,00

10,00

500,00 500,00 NIL

information O/R

PRAHA/Ruzyně LKPR *

The airport operator, company Prague Airport, is obliged to publish landing and parking charges for PRAHA/Ruzyně airport and incentive scheme including conditions for its granting to airliners on their official web pages in B2B section, Aviation Business, Charges & Incentives.

URL:   http://www.prg.aero/b2b

Terminal 1 a Terminal 2 
697,00* 697,00* 356,00*
Terminal 3
1115,00* 1115,00* 565,00*

* includes PRM (assistance to persons with reduced mobility) charge 15,00 CZK

PRAHA/Vodochody LKVO

Charges are listed in the airport operator’s current price list published on the AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. website: https://www.aero.cz/en/airport/

4.1.7  Co-ordination fee

4.1.7.1 The slot coordination fee is intended to provide funding for coordination activities. It is charged to an aircraft operator who is obliged to request the allocation of an airport slot for landing or take-off in the framework of regular or irregular air transport at the PRAHA/Ruzyně international airport.
4.1.7.2 The amount of slot co-ordination fee and information about its validity is published on official websites of Slot Coordination of the Czech Republic in section Financing.

URL:  www.slot-czech.cz

The co-ordination fee is collected by coordinated airport operator on the behalf of Slot Coordination of the Czech Republic.

4.1.7.3 Exemptions

The flights mentioned in GEN 4.1 para 1.5 are exempted from charges without difference whether they are arriving or departing.