HungaroControl, Hungarian Air Navigation Services Private Limited Company
Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)
H-1675 Budapest PO Box 80 Hungary
H-1185 Budapest, Iglo utca 33-35. Hungary
URL:http://ais.hungarocontrol.hu
Email:ais@hungarocontrol.hu
International NOTAM Office (NOF)
Tel:(+361) 293-4354
Tel:(+361) 293-4471
Fax:(+361) 293-4239
AFS:LHBPYNYN
AFS:LHBPYNYS (for SNOWTAM)
Email:nof@hungarocontrol.hu
Hours of Service:H24
Publications and Static Data ProvisionManagement Unit
Hours of Service: normal business hours.
The AIS is responsible for the collection and dissemination of aeronautical information with regard the airspace and aerodromes available for civil air traffic within the territory of Hungary.
The aeronautical information within the scope of ICAO Annex 15 is provided through the issuance of Aeronautical Publications in the form of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (IAIP) which consists of the following elements:
The aeronautical information is provided in the form of the Aeronautical Information Product which are:
AIP is the core document containing data and information of a lasting character, which are of operational significance for the safe conduct of air traffic. The AIP is kept up to date by means of an amendment service. The Hungarian AIP is published in one volume both paper and electronic format (HTML and PDF), in English language.
The AIP AMDTs are published in the form of replacement pages as soon as practically possible. Two types of Amendment are produced:
On the cover sheet of the AMDTs, a short description of the subjects affected by the amendment is given. On the individual pages, changes/additions will be marked by a vertical stroke in the left margin next to the changes/additions. All pages in an AMDT will be clearly marked to indicate with which AMDT the page was published and the date of insertion (for AIRAC AMDT, the publication date and the effective date).
Additionally, the cover sheet will indicate which NOTAM and/or AIC may be cancelled as a result of the inclusion of the information within the AIP itself.
AIP AMDT and AIP AIRAC AMDT are numbered successively, beginning each year with number one. The year is the part of the number, e.g. AMDT 001/2008, AIRAC AMDT 002/2008.
A check list of AIP pages is an integral part of the AIP.
The Hungarian eAIP is based on the EUROCONTROL eAIP Specification and the ICAO AIP Specimen. For more details, please visit the EUROCONTROL eAIP Web site:
Amendments to the eAIP are made by issuing a replacement DVD and published on HungaroControl’s AIS website:
The amendment number and the effective and publication dates are printed on the DVD. Each DVD contains the complete AIP history, regular or AIRAC AMDTs and SUPs for the effective date, and all published AICs.
AIP sections have a check box in the top right corner, which allows to graphically display changes. The changes in the eAIP are identified by a pink background, whereby removed text is barred with a horizontal line.
3.2 AIP Supplements
Temporary changes of duration (three months or longer) and information of short duration which consists of extensive text and/or graphics, supplementing the permanent information contained in the AIP, are published as AIP Supplements (AIP SUP). An AIP SUP is identified by the abbreviation here given and by the use of yellow paper.
An AIP SUP is kept in the AIP as long as all or some of its contents remain valid. The period of validity of the information contained in the AIP SUP will normally be given in the AIP SUP itself. Alternatively, NOTAM may be used to publish the period of validity, to publish changes to the period of validity or to cancel the SUP. AIP SUP are numbered in sequence, beginning each year with number 1. The year is the part of the number, e.g. AIP SUP 001/2008.
A checklist of valid AIP Supplements is issued through the monthly issued plain-language list of valid NOTAM.
3.3 Aeronautical Information Circular - AIC
Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs) contain information on the long-term forecast of any major change in legislation, regulations, procedures or facilities; information of a purely explanatory or advisory nature liable to affect flight safety; and information or notification of an explanatory or advisory nature concerning technical, legislative or purely administrative matters.
AICs are numbered, in sequence, beginning each year with number 1. JAN. The number of the AIC is made up of the year, preceded by the sequence number in the year, for example, 001/2014. A check list of valid AIC is published at the beginning of each calendar year.
3.2.1 NOTAM
NOTAM contain information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential for personnel concerned with flight operations.
NOTAM are distributed for the Budapest FIR in four series identified by the letters A, B, M and S. NOF also distributes information for the KFOR sector in series K.
Series A - General rules and information on en-route navigation and communication facilities, airspace restrictions and reservations, information concerning aerodromes contained in AD 2 part of the Hungarian AIP.
Distribution: Nationally and internationally to all states which interchange NOTAM.
Series B - Information concerning the VFR aerodromes or VFR flight operations.
Distribution: On request.
Series K - Information issued for KFOR Sector. See AIP SUP 001/2020 KFOR Sector
Distribution: On request.
Series M - NOTAM concerning military aerodromes and military navaids.
Distribution: On request.
Series S - SNOWTAM comprises information concerning the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due snow, ice, slush, frost, standing water or water associated with snow, slush, ice or frost on the aerodrome pavement.
NOTAM and SNOWTAM are numbered from 0001 consecutively, commencing on 1. JAN of each year. The series number is four digits which is followed by the last two digits of the year.
NOTAM and SNOWTAM are distributed via AFS. NOTAM are published in NOTAM format, and prepared in accordance with PANS AIM Appendix 3, SNOWTAM in SNOWTAM format in accordance with PANS AIM Appendix 4.
Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB), that contain a recapitulation of current NOTAM and other information of an urgent nature for the operator/flight crews, are available at the Flight Data and Reporting Unit.
Contacts:
Email:aro@hungarocontrol.hu
Tel:(+361) 293-4310 and (+361) 293-4312.
Hours of Service: H24.
Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB) are provided for all IFR and VFR flights departing from the Budapest FIR. A PIB normally includes NOTAM messages and other information of an urgent nature not older than 15 days. On individual request, the time period can be extended.
A Checklist of valid NOTAM is issued monthly via AFS. The list is followed up by a printed Summary of NOTAM, is distributed by mail or e-mail to all recipients of the IAIPeAIP. It contains a plain-language presentation of the valid NOTAM and information about the number of the latest issued AIP AMDT, AIP AIRAC AMDT, AIP SUP and AIC. The checklist is also available on HungaroControl’s AIS website:
Subscription to the AIS publication mailing list to receive notifications by e-mail with links to download all the published material (AIP AMDT, SUP, AIC and monthly NOTAM list) is free of charge. Subscription:
The AIS publications are available to order individually, or on an annual subscription basis. Purchase prices are published annually in an AIC. Publications exchanged with foreign Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Authorities are free of charge on a reciprocal basis in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 Chapter 2, para 2.3.5. Electronic order forms can be accessible on the Hungarian AIS website, http://ais-en.hungarocontrol.hu. Filled in order forms also can be sent to the following address:
HungaroControl, Hungarian Air Navigation Services Private Limited Company - Aeronautical Information Services
In order to control and regulate the flow of changes resulting in amendments to charts, route-manuals etc., such changes, whenever possible, will be issued on predetermined dates according to the AIRAC system. Whenever possible, this type of information will be published as an AIRAC AMDT.
When an AIP Amendment will not be published at the established interval or publication date, a NIL notification shall be originated and distributed by TRIGGER NOTAM.
AIRAC information will be issued so that the information should be received by the customer not later than 28 days before the effective date and for major changes not later than 56 days.
On publication date (42 days before the AIRAC effective date), a trigger NOTAM will be issued giving a brief description of the contents, effective date and reference number of the AIRAC AIP AMDT or AIRAC AIP SUP that will become effective on that date.
The table below indicates AIRAC effective dates for the coming years:
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 JAN 22 | 26 JAN 23 | 25 JAN 24 | 23 JAN 25 |
| 24 FEB 22 | 23 FEB 23 | 22 FEB 24 | 20 FEB 25 |
| 24 MAR 22 | 23 MAR 23 | 21 MAR 24 | 20 MAR 25 |
| 21 APR 22 | 20 APR 23 | 18 APR 24 | 17 APR 25 |
| 19 MAY 22 | 18 MAY 23 | 16 MAY 24 | 15 MAY 25 |
| 16 JUN 22 | 15 JUN 23 | 13 JUN 24 | 12 JUN 25 |
| 14 JUL 22 | 13 JUL 23 | 11 JUL 24 | 10 JUL 25 |
| 11 AUG 22 | 10 AUG 23 | 08 AUG 24 | 07 AUG 25 |
| 08 SEP 22 | 07 SEP 23 | 05 SEP 24 | 04 SEP 25 |
| 06 OCT 22 | 05 OCT 23 | 03 OCT 24 | 02 OCT 25 |
| 03 NOV 22 | 02 NOV 23 | 31 OCT 24 | 30 OCT 25 |
| 01 DEC 22 | 30 NOV 23 | 28 NOV 24 | 27 NOV 25 |
| 29 DEC 22 | 28 DEC 23 | 26 DEC 24 | 25 DEC 25 |
A centralised Pre-flight Information Service is provided by the Flight Data and Reporting Unit at HungaroControl premises. (para 3.3)
A comprehensive graphics based briefing solution is provided by HungaroControl which can be accessible via the following URL:
The following aeronautical information are maintained in Netbriefing:
The general coverage of the data is the ECAC States. Data quality may change state by state.
Hours of Service: H24.
| Affected area | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 |
| LHCC FIR (See ENR 5.4) | Yes | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| LHBC | Nil | Yes | Yes | Nil |
| LHBP | Nil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LHDC | Nil | Yes | Yes | Yes (for RWY 04R) |
| LHNY | Nil | Yes | Yes | Nil |
| LHPP | Nil | Yes | Yes | Nil |
| LHPR | Nil | Yes | Yes | Yes (for RWY 29) |
| LHSM | Nil | Yes | Yes | Nil |
| LHUD | Nil | Yes | Yes | Nil |
Electronic terrain data is available for the following airports:
Electronic Obstacle Datasets may be obtained from:
HungaroControl, Hungarian Air Navigation Services Private Limited Company
Aeronautical Information Service
Hours of Service:normal business hours.