Frequently Asked Questions


Who prepares aeronautical charts in Estonia?

The Flight Procedure Design and Charting Group prepares aeronautical charts and designs procedures for instrument approach and departure.

How can the Flight Procedure Design and Charting Group be contacted?

Please write to charts@eans.ee or phone +372 625 8305.

Who to turn to for conducting an aeronautical expert assessment on construction works and plans?

Please write to the Flight Procedure Design and Charting Group with your request - charts@eans.ee.

What should I do if I find an error on the AIP/VFR chart or would like to specify the information?

Please write to the Flight Procedure Design and Charting Group about found error or specification of information - charts@eans.ee.

Do you provide Estonian airspace information on an interactive/web chart?

Unfortunately, we do not provide Estonian airspace information on an interactive chart.


Is the information in the AIP final?

Always consult NOTAM and AIP Supplements for the latest information.

Why does eAIP not contain all AIP Supplements and Aeronautical Information Circulars published?

AIP Supplements and Aeronautical Information Circulars, which were not published with an AIRAC Amendment are first available in PDF-format on aim.eans.ee web page and may not be included on DVD or in eAIP at all.
All AIP Supplements and Aeronautical Information Circulars that are published with an AIRAC Amendment are included in the eAIP and on aim.eans.ee.

Why do I need to read AIP Supplements?

AIP contains permanent aeronautical information but for temporary changes, you need to consult NOTAMs and AIP Supplements (NOTAMs with long text and charts/pictures).

Since the AIP is subject to frequent change, provisions exist for its continual updating. In addition, changes of a temporary nature affecting the contents of an AIP are often required to cater for unexpected circumstances or, in some cases, planned modifications to a service/facility. For these temporary changes, you need to consult NOTAMs and AIP Supplements (NOTAMs with long text and charts/pictures).

What is the Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC )?

The Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) is a notice containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a NOTAM or inclusion in the AIP, but which relates to flight safety, air navigation, technical, administrative or legislative matters.

What is the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

The Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) is a publication issued by or with the authority of a State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.

What is the AIP Amendment (AMDT)?

With the AIP Amendment (AMDT), permanent changes to the information contained in the AIP are published.

What is the AIP Supplement (SUP)? 
  
AIP Supplement (SUP) is a temporary amendment containing temporary changes of long duration (three months and longer) or information of short duration, which consists of extensive text and/or graphics, supplementing the permanent information contained in the AIP.

What does an acronym AIRAC stand for?

The acronym AIRAC (aeronautical information regulation and control) signifies a system aimed at an advance notification, based on common effective dates, of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practices.  

Where can I find valid AIP Supplements?

All the valid AIP Supplements are available on the AIP SUP page of Aeronautical Information Products.

Where can I find the valid Aeronautical Information Circulars?

All the valid Aeronautical Information Circulars are available on the AIC page of Aeronautical Information Products.

What is the difference between AIP and eAIP?

eAIP is the electronic version of AIP. The eAIP shall include files that allow for the printing of AIP.  

In what format is the eAIP published?  

The AIP of Estonia is available only in electronic form as HTML and PDF format and is published in Estonian and in English.

What is the VFR Information Guide?

The VFR Information Guide includes relevant information and restrictions for the use of VFR aerodromes.


Where can I purchase the Estonian Visual Flight (VFR) Chart   (Aeronautical Chart – ICAO 1:500 000)?

Charts can be purchased for 15 euros (card payment) from the Estonian Transport Administration. Further information from https://www.transpordiamet.ee.

Is it possible to download the Estonian VFR Chart for free? In what format?

Yes, the chart can be downloaded for free in PDF format from aim.eans.ee webpage.

Why does the VFR chart have such a large file volume?

A large amount of information on the chart causes a large volume of the VFR chart. We have reduced the file size to such a level that we can assure the quality of the chart and legibility for the user.

The VFR chart opens up intermittently on a regular computer and sometimes is unable to display all the layers.

Opening the chart directly in a browser may significantly slow down the chart display.

It is advisable to download the VFR chart and use a PDF reader (e.g. the  AcrobatReader) for better/faster chart use.

Is the VFR chart available in the GeoTIFF format?

Currently, the VFR chart is not available in the GeoTIFF format.


How can I give feedback?

To provide feedback you can use the button "Submit feedback" on the right side of the web page. If you want to receive a response to your feedback, make sure to include an e-mail address. The feedback topic box is automatically filled in with the subject of the currently opened page. For logged-in users, contact details are filled in automatically but can be removed if desired.

What kind of information is provided in the newsletter?

Newsletter subscribers receive e-mail notifications about news and the publication of new products.

How to subscribe to a newsletter?

The newsletter can be subscribed to by filling in the form on the home page. The information on unsubscribing from the newsletter can be found at the end of the newsletter.


What is the SLA agreement?

The SLA agreement or the agreement for the transmission of aeronautical information has been established between the Data Originator, Estonian Air Navigation Services (Lennuliiklusteeninduse AS) and Estonian Transport Administration. In the agreement, the conditions for the transmission of aeronautical information have been agreed on.

I have the right to transmit aeronautical information, but I cannot access the proposal.

You can consult your institution’s SLA contractual contact person, who can add your contact details and appropriate authorisation to SLA authorised persons’ database on the AIM homepage. A user account is then created and the right to access is granted to the proposals.

I have an AIM homepage user account and a right to transmit aeronautical information, but my proposal has been rejected on the ground that I do not have a right to transmit the information.

You can consult your institution’s SLA contractual contact person, who can check if they have sent the SLA appendix B3 amendment to other SLA contractual parties after creating your user account. The authorisation for aeronautical information transmittal becomes effective after sending SLA appendix B3, as this is when AIM specialists and Estonian Transport Administration are informed about the change in authorised persons’ list.
 

Publication date Effective date Amendment File CRC
25 JUL 2024 05 SEP 2024 AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/2024 CD033F3D

Series A

Publication date End date Number Title CRC
29 JUL 2020 UFN AIC A 02/2020 Implementation of ICAO IWXXM Model 641F758B
19 NOV 2020 UFN AIC A 05/2020 Transmission of Space Weather Advisory Information in Tallinn FIR 36059B73
16 DEC 2021 UFN AIC A 05/2021 Management of Volcanic Ash Events in Tallinn FIR 95B2782D
19 OCT 2023 UFN AIC A 04/2023 Seasonal AIC Supplementing SNOW PLAN E639C74F
19 OCT 2023 UFN AIC A 05/2023 Aeronautical Information Circulars in Force 9E05E8CC
30 MAY 2024 UFN AIC A 02/2024 Subscription of Aeronautical Chart – ICAO 1:500 000 AF9E3C94

Series B

Publication date End date Number Title CRC
11 JAN 2024 UFN AIC B 01/2024 Significant Dates for Publication of Aeronautical Information in the Year 2024 4C4F4F86
Publication date Effective date Amendment File CRC
22 AUG 2024 03 OCT 2024 NIL
19 SEP 2024 31 OCT 2024 AIRAC AIP AMDT 09/2024 5481ECE9
Publication date Effective date File CRC
29 JUL 2021 09 SEP 2021 EEPU Area 2 D11B73B7
29 JUL 2021 09 SEP 2021 EETU Area 3 BD4EB585
23 SEP 2021 04 NOV 2021 EERU Area 2 F9E257AF
30 JUN 2022 11 AUG 2022 EEKA Area 2 DD0E2D8A
09 MAR 2023 20 APR 2023 EETU Area 2 60EF8F98
16 NOV 2023 28 DEC 2023 EEKE Area 3 5D63BBC5
16 NOV 2023 28 DEC 2023 EEKA Area 3 E948899C
16 NOV 2023 28 DEC 2023 EEKE Area 2 69E39747
08 FEB 2024 21 MAR 2024 EETN Area 2 BB090D12
08 FEB 2024 21 MAR 2024 EETN Area 4 A1BBD4F7
02 MAY 2024 13 JUN 2024 EETT Area 1 381D6159
Publication date Effective date End date Number Title CRC
30 MAY 2024 08 JUN 2024 01 DEC 2024 AIP SUP 09/2024 Reconstruction Works at Ämari Aerodrome (EEEI) 6F2FD923
18 JUL 2024 22 JUL 2024 UFN AIP SUP 13/2024 Modernizing the Weather Observation Systems at Tartu and Kuressaare Airports 6969326B
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Humala EEHA 30 MAY 2024 78106496
Jõhvi EEJI 30 MAY 2024 3C56732B
Lennundusmuuseum EELM 30 MAY 2024 303BAB97
Lyckholm EELU 30 MAY 2024 BFF6463F
Muhu EEMU 30 MAY 2024 F4470466
Narva EENA 30 MAY 2024 0677820B
Rapla EERA 30 MAY 2024 5B74D673
Ridali EERI 30 MAY 2024 D86F8BBC
Riidaja EERD 30 MAY 2024 D2180A56
Roomassaare 30 MAY 2024 709C0111
Teenuse-Saare EETS 30 MAY 2024 99F4ECB9
Tõutsi EETI 30 MAY 2024 CF2CA94C
Varstu EEVU 30 MAY 2024 3BD7EA84
Viljandi EEVI 30 MAY 2024 C75E0195
Vormsi EEVO 30 MAY 2024 1E8B6A57
Name Last modified CRC
General Information 30 MAY 2024 BB8D35F7
VFR Information Guide 30 MAY 2024 145C5AB2
Name Location Indicator Last modified CRC
Salme EESE 30 MAY 2024 1F5F07BE