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Airservices Australia 2009
Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures
Procedure
ATS-PROC-0005
Version 18
Effective 9 November 2017
Authorised Operations Standards amp Assurance ManagerAirservices Australia
Civil Military Aviation Coordination - 3 (CMAC-3)Air Force Headquarters
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Change summary
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Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures
Version 18 9 November 2017Location of change Change description NRFC
11 PLNR - Planner abbreviation updated
35953
2312 Paragraph reworded for clarification
2314 CRU NOTAM - Deleted - no change to Airservices procedures
236 R224AB Mount Bundey - Procedure changes - detailed in GC provided to group
237 R224C - additional clause added to ensure upper level gets negotiated with DN ATC by requesting users
238 R225 subdivided into R225ABCDEF
239 TLI incorporated into doc for short activation of R226AB
3421 Changes to Bundy and Darwin Wedge (E amp W)
3431 and 3432 Batchelor Parachuting Procedural separation radials and distance updated
3511 and 3522 Changes to incorporate TLI (R225 and TN Wedge dimension changes)
364 and 3641 COG to DN PLN - TLI amending Coordination procedures incorporated into document - no change to current procedures
4233Clause removed due covered in NAPM - no change to procedures
All other changes are editorial or for internal military operations that do not effect Air Services Procedures
Part Pages Version Effective date
DC Document control 2 Version 18 9 November 2017
TOC Table of contents 2 Version 18 9 November 2017
1 Definitions 2 Version 18 9 November 2017
2 Operational context 18 Version 18 9 November 2017
3 Normal operations 12 Version 18 9 November 2017
4 Business continuity 8 Version 18 9 November 2017
5 Contact numbers 2 Version 18 9 November 2017
Index Index 2 Version 18 9 November 2017
Table of contents
Part 1 Definitions 1-111 Abbreviations and acronyms 1-1
Part 2 Operational context 2-121 Airspace administration 2-122 Area of responsibility 2-223 Airspace management and release responsibilities 2-3
Part 3 Normal operations 3-131 System configuration 3-132 Hand-off and traffic information 3-233 Clearance and separation responsibility 3-234 Darwin traffic management 3-235 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities 3-636 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination 3-737 CRU operations 3-1038 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations 3-10
Part 4 Business continuity 4-141 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre 4-142 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre 4-143 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN 4-344 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN 4-445 ADATS Darwin failure 4-546 ADATS Tindal failure 4-547 Civil ATS contingency 4-648 Darwin ATS contingency 4-7
Part 5 Contact numbers 5-151 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers 5-2
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Definitions Abbreviations and acronyms
1 Definitions
11 Abbreviations and acronymsAbbreviation Definition
ANM Arnhem Sector
APR Approach Radar Control
ASPR Approach Supervisor
ARA Arafura Sector
BFTA Bradshaw Field Training Area
BN Brisbane
BN ATC Brisbane Air Traffic Control
Cease Fire Weapon Firing is stopped and weapons unloaded
Check Fire Weapons Firing is stopped
CNG Canning Sector
COG Cobourg Sector
COP Coordination Point
CRU Control and Reporting Unit
DAR and DN Darwin
DLB Darwin Logistic Battalion
DN APR Darwin Approach Radar Control
DN ATC Darwin Air Traffic Control
FLTCDR Flight Commander
FXP Fleet Exercise Program
KIY Kimberley Sector
KNLG Knuckeys Lagoon (radar)
KTN Katherine Sector
MAAA Military AAR and AEWampC Areas
NAVCOMMSTA DN Naval Communications Station (RAN Darwin)
OIC Officer in Charge
PLNR Planner
RBTA Robertson Barracks Training Area
RCO Range Control Officer
RSO Range Safety Officer
SM Shift Manager
SS System Supervisor
STO Senior Training Officer
STR Sturt Sector
TASMIS Training Area Safety and Management Information System
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Abbreviations and acronyms Definitions
Note See also Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) (NOS-SAF-2000) Part 1 Definitions
TDL and TN Tindal
TN APR Tindal Approach Radar Control
TN ATC Tindal Air Traffic Control
Tops ATC Group responsible for ATS in airspace abutting Darwin and Tindal airspace
TRT Territory Sector
TSPR Tower Supervisor
Abbreviation Definition
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Operational context Airspace administration
2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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Area of responsibility Operational context
216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2311
23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2313
234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2313
237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23101
2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23102
23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23103
2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23173
23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
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11 PLNR - Planner abbreviation updated
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2312 Paragraph reworded for clarification
2314 CRU NOTAM - Deleted - no change to Airservices procedures
236 R224AB Mount Bundey - Procedure changes - detailed in GC provided to group
237 R224C - additional clause added to ensure upper level gets negotiated with DN ATC by requesting users
238 R225 subdivided into R225ABCDEF
239 TLI incorporated into doc for short activation of R226AB
3421 Changes to Bundy and Darwin Wedge (E amp W)
3431 and 3432 Batchelor Parachuting Procedural separation radials and distance updated
3511 and 3522 Changes to incorporate TLI (R225 and TN Wedge dimension changes)
364 and 3641 COG to DN PLN - TLI amending Coordination procedures incorporated into document - no change to current procedures
4233Clause removed due covered in NAPM - no change to procedures
All other changes are editorial or for internal military operations that do not effect Air Services Procedures
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Table of contents
Part 1 Definitions 1-111 Abbreviations and acronyms 1-1
Part 2 Operational context 2-121 Airspace administration 2-122 Area of responsibility 2-223 Airspace management and release responsibilities 2-3
Part 3 Normal operations 3-131 System configuration 3-132 Hand-off and traffic information 3-233 Clearance and separation responsibility 3-234 Darwin traffic management 3-235 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities 3-636 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination 3-737 CRU operations 3-1038 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations 3-10
Part 4 Business continuity 4-141 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre 4-142 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre 4-143 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN 4-344 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN 4-445 ADATS Darwin failure 4-546 ADATS Tindal failure 4-547 Civil ATS contingency 4-648 Darwin ATS contingency 4-7
Part 5 Contact numbers 5-151 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers 5-2
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Definitions Abbreviations and acronyms
1 Definitions
11 Abbreviations and acronymsAbbreviation Definition
ANM Arnhem Sector
APR Approach Radar Control
ASPR Approach Supervisor
ARA Arafura Sector
BFTA Bradshaw Field Training Area
BN Brisbane
BN ATC Brisbane Air Traffic Control
Cease Fire Weapon Firing is stopped and weapons unloaded
Check Fire Weapons Firing is stopped
CNG Canning Sector
COG Cobourg Sector
COP Coordination Point
CRU Control and Reporting Unit
DAR and DN Darwin
DLB Darwin Logistic Battalion
DN APR Darwin Approach Radar Control
DN ATC Darwin Air Traffic Control
FLTCDR Flight Commander
FXP Fleet Exercise Program
KIY Kimberley Sector
KNLG Knuckeys Lagoon (radar)
KTN Katherine Sector
MAAA Military AAR and AEWampC Areas
NAVCOMMSTA DN Naval Communications Station (RAN Darwin)
OIC Officer in Charge
PLNR Planner
RBTA Robertson Barracks Training Area
RCO Range Control Officer
RSO Range Safety Officer
SM Shift Manager
SS System Supervisor
STO Senior Training Officer
STR Sturt Sector
TASMIS Training Area Safety and Management Information System
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Note See also Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) (NOS-SAF-2000) Part 1 Definitions
TDL and TN Tindal
TN APR Tindal Approach Radar Control
TN ATC Tindal Air Traffic Control
Tops ATC Group responsible for ATS in airspace abutting Darwin and Tindal airspace
TRT Territory Sector
TSPR Tower Supervisor
Abbreviation Definition
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2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Table of contents
Part 1 Definitions 1-111 Abbreviations and acronyms 1-1
Part 2 Operational context 2-121 Airspace administration 2-122 Area of responsibility 2-223 Airspace management and release responsibilities 2-3
Part 3 Normal operations 3-131 System configuration 3-132 Hand-off and traffic information 3-233 Clearance and separation responsibility 3-234 Darwin traffic management 3-235 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities 3-636 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination 3-737 CRU operations 3-1038 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations 3-10
Part 4 Business continuity 4-141 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre 4-142 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre 4-143 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN 4-344 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN 4-445 ADATS Darwin failure 4-546 ADATS Tindal failure 4-547 Civil ATS contingency 4-648 Darwin ATS contingency 4-7
Part 5 Contact numbers 5-151 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers 5-2
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Definitions Abbreviations and acronyms
1 Definitions
11 Abbreviations and acronymsAbbreviation Definition
ANM Arnhem Sector
APR Approach Radar Control
ASPR Approach Supervisor
ARA Arafura Sector
BFTA Bradshaw Field Training Area
BN Brisbane
BN ATC Brisbane Air Traffic Control
Cease Fire Weapon Firing is stopped and weapons unloaded
Check Fire Weapons Firing is stopped
CNG Canning Sector
COG Cobourg Sector
COP Coordination Point
CRU Control and Reporting Unit
DAR and DN Darwin
DLB Darwin Logistic Battalion
DN APR Darwin Approach Radar Control
DN ATC Darwin Air Traffic Control
FLTCDR Flight Commander
FXP Fleet Exercise Program
KIY Kimberley Sector
KNLG Knuckeys Lagoon (radar)
KTN Katherine Sector
MAAA Military AAR and AEWampC Areas
NAVCOMMSTA DN Naval Communications Station (RAN Darwin)
OIC Officer in Charge
PLNR Planner
RBTA Robertson Barracks Training Area
RCO Range Control Officer
RSO Range Safety Officer
SM Shift Manager
SS System Supervisor
STO Senior Training Officer
STR Sturt Sector
TASMIS Training Area Safety and Management Information System
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Abbreviations and acronyms Definitions
Note See also Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) (NOS-SAF-2000) Part 1 Definitions
TDL and TN Tindal
TN APR Tindal Approach Radar Control
TN ATC Tindal Air Traffic Control
Tops ATC Group responsible for ATS in airspace abutting Darwin and Tindal airspace
TRT Territory Sector
TSPR Tower Supervisor
Abbreviation Definition
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Operational context Airspace administration
2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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Area of responsibility Operational context
216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
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Definitions Abbreviations and acronyms
1 Definitions
11 Abbreviations and acronymsAbbreviation Definition
ANM Arnhem Sector
APR Approach Radar Control
ASPR Approach Supervisor
ARA Arafura Sector
BFTA Bradshaw Field Training Area
BN Brisbane
BN ATC Brisbane Air Traffic Control
Cease Fire Weapon Firing is stopped and weapons unloaded
Check Fire Weapons Firing is stopped
CNG Canning Sector
COG Cobourg Sector
COP Coordination Point
CRU Control and Reporting Unit
DAR and DN Darwin
DLB Darwin Logistic Battalion
DN APR Darwin Approach Radar Control
DN ATC Darwin Air Traffic Control
FLTCDR Flight Commander
FXP Fleet Exercise Program
KIY Kimberley Sector
KNLG Knuckeys Lagoon (radar)
KTN Katherine Sector
MAAA Military AAR and AEWampC Areas
NAVCOMMSTA DN Naval Communications Station (RAN Darwin)
OIC Officer in Charge
PLNR Planner
RBTA Robertson Barracks Training Area
RCO Range Control Officer
RSO Range Safety Officer
SM Shift Manager
SS System Supervisor
STO Senior Training Officer
STR Sturt Sector
TASMIS Training Area Safety and Management Information System
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Abbreviations and acronyms Definitions
Note See also Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) (NOS-SAF-2000) Part 1 Definitions
TDL and TN Tindal
TN APR Tindal Approach Radar Control
TN ATC Tindal Air Traffic Control
Tops ATC Group responsible for ATS in airspace abutting Darwin and Tindal airspace
TRT Territory Sector
TSPR Tower Supervisor
Abbreviation Definition
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2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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Area of responsibility Operational context
216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Definitions Abbreviations and acronyms
1 Definitions
11 Abbreviations and acronymsAbbreviation Definition
ANM Arnhem Sector
APR Approach Radar Control
ASPR Approach Supervisor
ARA Arafura Sector
BFTA Bradshaw Field Training Area
BN Brisbane
BN ATC Brisbane Air Traffic Control
Cease Fire Weapon Firing is stopped and weapons unloaded
Check Fire Weapons Firing is stopped
CNG Canning Sector
COG Cobourg Sector
COP Coordination Point
CRU Control and Reporting Unit
DAR and DN Darwin
DLB Darwin Logistic Battalion
DN APR Darwin Approach Radar Control
DN ATC Darwin Air Traffic Control
FLTCDR Flight Commander
FXP Fleet Exercise Program
KIY Kimberley Sector
KNLG Knuckeys Lagoon (radar)
KTN Katherine Sector
MAAA Military AAR and AEWampC Areas
NAVCOMMSTA DN Naval Communications Station (RAN Darwin)
OIC Officer in Charge
PLNR Planner
RBTA Robertson Barracks Training Area
RCO Range Control Officer
RSO Range Safety Officer
SM Shift Manager
SS System Supervisor
STO Senior Training Officer
STR Sturt Sector
TASMIS Training Area Safety and Management Information System
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Abbreviations and acronyms Definitions
Note See also Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) (NOS-SAF-2000) Part 1 Definitions
TDL and TN Tindal
TN APR Tindal Approach Radar Control
TN ATC Tindal Air Traffic Control
Tops ATC Group responsible for ATS in airspace abutting Darwin and Tindal airspace
TRT Territory Sector
TSPR Tower Supervisor
Abbreviation Definition
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2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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Area of responsibility Operational context
216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Abbreviations and acronyms Definitions
Note See also Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) (NOS-SAF-2000) Part 1 Definitions
TDL and TN Tindal
TN APR Tindal Approach Radar Control
TN ATC Tindal Air Traffic Control
Tops ATC Group responsible for ATS in airspace abutting Darwin and Tindal airspace
TRT Territory Sector
TSPR Tower Supervisor
Abbreviation Definition
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2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace administration
2 Operational context
21 Airspace administration
211 Purpose
This document
a) describes airspace management procedures (including operating procedures and services to be provided to participating and non-participating aircraft)
b) nominates the airspace arbiter andc) describes the role of the airspace administrator
212 References
The primary reference for airspace and air route information is the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) (ATS-MAN-0039)
213 Prohibited Restricted and Danger area (PRD) administration
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR is the Regional Airspace Control Authority for Defence administered PRD contained within the airspace described in Area of responsibility Submit all requests for new PRD and amendments or cancellation of existing PRD to 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR for recommendationapproval and subsequent processing by OAR
214 Primary user
The primary user is the airspace administrator who will establish a priority for the use of the airspace
The primary user must only provide access to other users if the administrators commitments allow This may mean the total exclusion of other airspace users
Note 1 Due to the restrictive nature of this function the role of primary user is seldom applied by airspace administrators
Note 2 As an airspace administrator Airservices normally performs the role of airspace coordinator
215 Airspace coordinator
As airspace coordinator the airspace administrator will
a) designate airspace for its own useb) coordinate access to other airspace users in a manner which minimises
overall inconvenience and as far as practical will evenly spread the inconvenience among all users
c) make every effort to accommodate activities and adjust procedures and facilities to achieve this and
d) consider the effect of airspace decisions on general and military aviation activities for which airspace is not specifically designated and provide for such activities within the airspace as far as practical Alternatively minimise airspace activation to reduce its effect on other airspace users
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216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2311
23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Area of responsibility Operational context
216 Arbiter
The arbiter provides services and the daily management of the airspace and operates in accordance with the agreed procedures promulgated in MATS Supplementary Procedures (MATS Supp)
The various airspace administrators must reach agreement on the management of the designated airspace and operations within it
The Arbiter does not need to be a direct employee of the airspace administrator
22 Area of responsibilityThe area of responsibility for airspace and airspace management covered by these procedures is
23 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 107 00 00E 12 00 00S 123 20 00E 09 20 00S 126 50 00E 07 00 00S 135 00 00E 08 49 58S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 138 00 00E 26 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 129 00 00E 23 00 00S 107 00 00E
Diagram of the NT MATS Supp area of responsibility
Figure 21 Area of responsibility
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2311
23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2311
23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
231 NOTAM publication
2311 Management cell hours of operationWhen a NOTAM is required contact via email
a) Darwin darairspacecelldefencegovau andb) Tindal tdlairspacecelldefencegovau
If unable to contact via email call 452SQN DARTDL Airspace Management cells between
a) 0730 to 1600 CST Monday to Thursday andb) 0730 to 1400 CST Friday on the numbers provided in Part 5 Contact
numbers
2312 NOTAM requestsThe requesting authority must submit NOTAM requests as per clause 2311 no later than one business day prior to the requested activation time unless otherwise stated in this document
2313 Tindal Restricted Areas - upper levelExcluding R249 activate adjoining TN Restricted Areas with a common upper level
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232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23102
23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context2313
232 R203AB Kangaroo Flats - firing
233 R212 Delamere - joint Defence facility
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Kangaroo Flat (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation R203A+B is owned by DN APR until released to the Army
R203B Provide sufficient notice to activate airspace through the contractor who must advise 452SQN DAR
Include firing times in UTC and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffer)
The contractor must send the NOTAM request to 452SQN DAR
Communicate Between DN APR and RCO by phone
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and DN APR
At least 15 min prior to commencement of firing
RCO must notify DN APR that firing will commence at [time] localNote DN APR will then release R203AB to
the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R203AB to DN APR
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
When emergency transit is required
DN APR must arrange an immediate check fire through the relevant agency
On confirmation of the check fire
DN APR resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
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234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2313
234 R215 Pine Gap - joint Defence facility
235 R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition range)
Item Details
Controlling authority Australian Chief of Security (RAAF primary user)
Activation H24 Entry is not available
If infringed Advise one of the following (in preferred order)1) Australian Chief of Security2) the Deputy Chief of Facility or3) Australian Federal Police Protective
ServicesNote Alice Springs Tower will normally do
this when open
Item Details
Controlling authority and NOTAM responsibility
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
Activation 13 SQN Armament Officer must1) advise 452SQN DAR FLT to publish
NOTAM2) include demolition times and the upper
limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Airspace releases Coordinate and log all airspace releases to the OIC Practice and include the lateral and vertical limits
When ready to commence demolition
OIC Practice must1) confirm the NOTAM has been published
and2) contact DN ATC requesting to begin
demolition via thei) ASPR (0600 - 1800) orii) TSPR (1800 - 0600)
DN ATC will1) control the area and process traffic
through until the OIC Practice requests to begin and
2) release the area to OIC Practice at the time specified ensuring all aircraft are clear
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate cease demolition through DN ATC
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236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2313
237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context2313
236 R224 AB Mount Bundey - Air weapons firing
When demolition is finished OIC Practice must advise DN ATC and if applicable include the time of the next demolition
DN ATC will resume control of the airspace and may process aircraft through it until NOTAM expiry
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Mt Bundey (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility Army RCO (submission cancellation or any amendments required)
Activation Army RCO must send the NOTAM request to the NOF as soon as practicable
Where practicable NOTAM promulgation required eight hours prior to activation time
Communicate Between BN ATC and RCO by phone
RCO must establish contact with BN ATC prior to airspace activation
When airspace not required When airspace is not required RCO will negotiate a voice release andor NOTAM requirements with BN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
When emergency transit is required
BN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire through the RCO
On confirmation of the check fire
BN ATC must resume control of the airspace prior to allowing aircraft to transit
Item Details
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2313
237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23101
2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23102
23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23103
2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities2313
237 R224 C Mount Bundey - Military Flying
238 R225 ABCDEF Tindal - Military Flying
239 R226 AB Tindal - Military Flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN ATC have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Upper level must be negotiated with DN ATC
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
R224C and R225 ABCDEF may be activated concurrently provided that BN TN andor DN have adequate surveillance coverage to ensure surveillance separation from R224C and R225
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation Airspace available with less than eight hours notice provided the Controlling authority contacts BN ATC for availability To facilitate the short notice activation lateral or vertical restrictions may apply which will be facilitated by voice release of the required volume of airspace to BN ATC
Tindal will submit a NOTAM with immediate effect after coordinating with BN ATC
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2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23102
23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23103
2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23101
2310 R230 ABCDEF Darwin - Military operations
23101 Airspace releases
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user) The RAN has priority for use of R230 B and C
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R230 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R230 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian Naval Ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23102
23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23171
2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23102
23102 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
ande) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23103
2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23103
23103 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
When R230 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23103
2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23173
23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23174
2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23103
2311 R232 Delamere - firing
2312 R235 - Alice Springs
2313 R247 Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
2314 R248 AB Tindal - Military flying activity (chaff and flares only)
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Communicate Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN APR
When an aircraft intending to operate within R232 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release R232 to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority Senior OPSO1 RSURAAF (primary user)
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL FLT Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23171
2315 R249 Tindal - Military flying activity
2316 Tindal - CTR
2317 R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin - All military operations
23171 Firing and flying
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
The RAN has priority for use of R264 A and B
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
When R264 E and H are activated include in the NOTAM EXCLUDING D257
Activation - firing activity FXP Cell (for naval activity) or airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM2) include portions of R264 required firing
times and the upper limit (including appropriate assessed firing activity buffers) and
3) advise DN ATC when activity is cancelled
Activation - flying activity The airspace user must1) advise 452SQN DAR Airspace
Management Cell to publish NOTAM and2) include portions of R264 required
activity times and the vertical limits of airspace required
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23172
23172 Coordinating airspace management and release
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
No coordination is received DN ATC must consider the airspace active as per NOTAM
Only parts are activated Where possible accommodate the transit of military ACFT into the remaining parts by negotiating an airspace release through CTA between BN ATC and DN and ASPRS
The airspace is released by the controlling authority (CRU or Australian naval ships) to DN ATC and is required for further operations within the same NOTAM period
Airspace may be released by DN ATC to BN ATC 1) beyond 40 NM Darwin and2) within 40 NM Darwin above FL180
The remainder must be retained by DN ATC until required
Airspace has been released to BN ATC and is required back for further military operations
Provide at least 30 minutes notice whenever possible BN ATC must return the airspace to the military and coordinate the details of aircraft transiting the airspace
The airspace is no longer required for military operations
DN ATC must review or cancel the NOTAM
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23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23173
23173 Firing - commencement and cessation
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing firing The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
Australian Naval Ship is the controlling authority
The airspace user must contact DN ATC advisinga) contact telephone number for shipb) Restricted Area or part of Restricted Area
(if applicable) to be usedc) firing start and finish time in UTCd) level to which firing will be conducted
and e) request clearance by ascertaining any
restrictions to firing commencementNote Serial numbers or firing request
numbers etc are not required
If communications with DN ATC cannot be established arrange an alternate link via NAVCOMMSTA DN
When required NAVCOMMSTA must relay details between Australian Naval Ships and DN ATC
At least 15 minutes prior to NOTAM activation
DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise the airspace resumption time and2) receive details of transiting aircraft
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must advise Australian Naval Ship when firing may commence
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
When firing is completed The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
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Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
23174 Military flying training air gunnerymissile firing bombing
2318 R268 Koolendong - firing
2319 R269 Angalarri North - firing
When R264 is NOTAMed and Then
Prior to commencing activity The airspace user must confirm that the NOTAM is published
30 minutes prior to activity The airspace user must contact DN ATC to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) determine any restrictions to activity
commencement
Prior to airspace activation DN ATC must contact COG to1) advise airspace resumption time and 2) receive details of transiting aircraft
DN ATC must release airspace to the user and advise1) the time of release2) useable levels and 3) any transiting aircraft
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may direct the immediate cessation of activity through DN ATC
On completion of activity The airspace user must advise DN ATC and release the airspace
DN ATC must1) resume responsibility for the airspace2) advise COG and3) follow procedures to release or cancel the
airspace
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Koolendong (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - North (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236A for full NOTAM
activation period
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2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23174
2320 R270 Angalarri South - firing
2321 Managing R268R269R270
2322 R272 Bathurst Island - radiation hazard
Item Details
Controlling authority Army RCO Angalarri - South (primary user)
Arrange all bookings through TASMIS
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAMNote Activate D236B for full NOTAM
activation period
Item Details
Communicate 1) Between TN ATC and RCO by phone or2) If unable liaise with 452SQN TDL OPS
FLTCDR
Do not commence firing until contact is made between RCO and TN ATC
When an aircraft intending to operate within R268269270 taxies at TN
TN ATC must1) provide the RCO with aircraft details and 2) release the airspace to the RCO
When firing has ceased The RCO must release the areas to TN ATC
If the range is or may be fouled Any agency may arrange an immediate check fire
When emergency transit is required
TN ATC must arrange an immediate check fire
On confirmation of the check fire
TN ATC resumes control of the airspace and may allow aircraft through it
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (primary user)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
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2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
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351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Operational context Airspace management and release responsibilities23174
2323 R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin - Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin - air to air firing
2324 Curtin - CTR
2325 R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth - Military flying trainingfiring
2326 Learmonth CTR
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
Item Details
Controlling authority 452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR (Airspace Coordinator)
NOTAM responsibility 452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell
Activation NOTAM
Item Details
Primary user RAAF
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Airspace management and release responsibilities Operational context23174
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Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Normal operations System configuration3121
3 Normal operations
31 System configuration
311 Combining and decombining sectors
KTN must advise
a) DN PLN when combining or decombining with COG andb) TN PLN when active when combining or decombining with TRT or COG
312 System Coordination Points (COPs)
System coordination of aircraft arriving or transiting DNTN airspace is completed by AFTN EST message at a defineddefault COP or on activation of a Flight Data Record whichever is the later
3121 TN COPs
3122 DN COPs
Defined COP between BN and TN TN
Default COP 30 NM TN SFC to FL280 inclusive
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL
Defined COPs between BN and DN
ACKER AGUST ALLEE BLAIR
DONYA DN FILLY GATOR
HANNA HELLI HODDA JACKI
JANUS JOSHU JULIE JULUP
KARRA LAKUP LOUIE NATAL
NICOL OCTOB RAGER RUSKA
SIDER TOMAS UNTER WOOFA
VEGPU ZAARS
Default COP 40 NM DN
EST parameter 30 minutes
XFL CFL or FL120 when the CFL is greater than FL120
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Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Hand-off and traffic information Normal operations3311
32 Hand-off and traffic informationBrisbane ATC will
a) identify aircraft prior to entering DNTN airspaceb) advise DNTN APR of aircraft that are not identified andc) provide DNTN APR with any traffic restrictions for IFR aircraft before
frequency transfer
Complete a radar hand-off by 10 NM from the lateral boundary
Note Radar hand-offs to TN APR are not required for aircraft in Class G airspace or that have been cleared to leave control area descending
33 Clearance and separation responsibility
331 Separation from Restricted Areas for BN ATC
DNTN APR may accept responsibility for separating aircraft from Restricted Areas when requested by BN ATC
3311 RVSM separationDo not apply RVSM separation when providing services on TNDN APR
BN ATC may apply RVSM separation when responsible for aircraft transiting Restricted Areas
332 Clearance through Restricted Areas
Refer requests for transit clearance through active Restricted Areas to the relevant RAAF Authority The authority must separate approved transiting aircraft from military operations
When aircraft remain on BN ATC frequencies BN ATC is responsible for separating transiting aircraft
333 Separation of arriving and departing traffic
Darwin APR is responsible for separating departing aircraft from arriving aircraft within 40 NM Darwin
34 Darwin traffic management
341 Darwin approach
DN APR is responsible for air traffic services within
a) CTA within 40 NM radius of DN up to and including FL180 andb) active Restricted Areas R264 A-K and R230 A-F
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Normal operations Darwin traffic management3421
342 Airspace releases
3421 Standard airspace releasesThe following table lists the standard releases available within Darwin Restricted Areas
Note Level coordination is not required for standard releases
Standard release name Dimensions and use
Darwin CTA 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME)
20 minutes notice required
Vertical limits FL180 - FL240DN APR highest usable level FL240COG lowest usable level FL250
BUNDEY WedgeNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R224C without coordination and flight planning
Lateral limits S12 398 E131 325 S12 434 E131 421 then along the minor arc of a circle of 50 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S13 039 E131 273 S12 562 E131 207 then along the minor arc of a circle of 40 NM radius centred on S12 254 E130 544 (DN DME) to S12 398 E131 325
Levels to be coordinated between BN ATC and DN APP
DARWIN Wedge EastWestNote This release allows
military aircraft to transit between Darwin and R225 without coordination and flight planning
EAST Lateral limits 13 05 12S 131 00 00E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 01 38S 131 12 04E 13 18 21S 131 23 42E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 25 24S 131 00 00E 13 05 12S 131 00 00E
WEST Lateral limits 13 03 27S 130 41 17E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle of 4000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 05 12S 131 00 00E 13 25 24S 131 00 00E then along the clockwise arc of a circle of 6000NM radius centred on 12 25 24S 130 54 23E (DNDME) to 13 22 17S 130 34 07E 13 03 27S 130 41 17E
Vertical limits FL130 - FL240DN APR upper usable level FL240DN APR lower usable level FL130COG lowest usable level FL250COG highest usable level FL120
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Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Darwin traffic management Normal operations3431
343 Amended clearance around DN Restricted Areas using the DN VOR and DME
3431 Procedural separation from Restricted AreasWhere procedural diversions are required through controlled airspace DN APR will clear aircraft via the amended radial to a point 5 DME beyond the active airspace boundary then direct to the next waypoint or destination as required
Increase the distance by 3 NM if using the DAR TACAN
The table below lists the tracks you may assign to aircraft to provide a 1 NM buffer with the Restricted Areas when using the DN and TN VORs
Restricted Area Direction Amended route
R230 AB West DN 349R
East DN 041R
R230 DEF West DN 025R
East DN 080R
R264 ABCD North DN 292R
South DN 241R
R264 EFG North DN 258R
South DN 209R
R264 HJK North DN 225R
South DN 186R
R226 AB
Aircraft using the TN VOR
TN - MIGAX 14 CEP DCT
MIGAX - TN 14 CEP DCT
R225 West 14 CEP DN- FOZZI-TMNTMN-FOZZI-DN
RNP2 DN-FOZZI-TGTTGT-FOZZI-DN
R225
DN and TN VOR required
DN - TN DN139R
TN - DN TN324R
TN - GREGA 14 CEP DCT
GREGA - TN 14 CEP DCT
R224AB North DN101R
Radar North DN105R
South DN131R
Radar South DN128R
R224C North DN101R
Radar North DN104R
South DN145R
Radar South DN142R
Batchelor East DN153R
Parachuting Area West DN181R
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Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Normal operations Darwin traffic management3432
3432 Vertical separation from Restricted AreasThe following requirements provide procedural vertical separation from the affected areas
a) R224AB - FL(xxx) x 52DME DN andb) Batchelor Parachuting Area - FL(xxx) x 29DME DN
344 Runway assignment - Darwin
DN ATC must advise COG
a) of the main duty runway and any changes andb) any non-duty runway RNAV SIDs when the runway changes
345 Departures from Darwin
3451 Standard assignable levelsAssign departures from Darwin FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radars are not available at BN andor DN - assign departures from Darwin FL130 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
Track departing IFR aircraft to the coordinated point and ensure separation with other traffic and active Restricted Areas
Unless otherwise advised DN APR will separate aircraft with active Restricted Areas until BN ATC has established an alternate separation standard
Note Tracking instructions are not required when aircraft are on an RNAV SID
346 Arrivals to Darwin
3461 Standard assignable levelsAssign arrivals to Darwin FL120 or the flight planned level whichever is lower
Exception If Darwin and KNLG radar(s) are not available at BN andor DN - assign arrivals to Darwin FL140 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
3462 Issue STARsapproachesBN ATC must
a) issue STAR clearances to IFR aircraft with approved SCNS at or above A100 and
b) reclear incorrectly flight planned aircrafti) via a STAR arrivalfix if practical orii) direct to the DN VOR
3463 STARs and runway changesWhen a runway change will occur
a) DN APR must coordinate tracking details for aircraft within 60 NM andb) BN ATC must issue new STAR clearances to eligible aircraft beyond 60 NM
DN
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3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities Normal operations3464
3464 Emergency or MEDEVAC priorityYou may clear emergency or MEDEVAC priority aircraft direct to the DN VOR
3465 Flow controlDN APR is responsible for
a) managing aircraft arrivals into DN and b) providing flow control instructions to COG when necessary
COG must
a) issue flow control instructions to inbound aircraft and sequence accordingly and
b) provide four minutes at 50 NM DN between arriving aircraft i) above A100 on the same track or STAR andii) at A100 on the same track or STAR
Note Sequencing is not required between aircraft at A100 with those above
35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
351 Airspace transitreleasedeactivation of Restricted Areas
TN ATC must
a) advise DN PLN and BN ATC when transits can be accommodated andb) voice coordinate airspace releasesdeactivations to BN SMDN PLN as
appropriate
3511 Standard airspace release
352 Procedural coordination and separation
3521 BN ATC responsibilitiesBN ATC must provide TN APR with procedural coordination and separation for aircraft entering TN Restricted Areas
Note TN APR cannot identify ADS-B coupled aircraft
3522 Separation around TN areasApply procedural separation or 5 NM ATS surveillance system separation with TN Restricted Areas
Standard release name Dimensions
TN WedgeNote This release coincident with
the activation of R247 R248B and R249 enables military aircraft to operate closer to Tindal reduce fuel usage and dependency on R225 and improve access to Restricted Areas
Lateral limits S14 10 33 E132 00 14 S15 01 24 E132 21 30 then along the minor arc of a circle of 3000 NM radius centred on S14 31 16 E132 22 40 (YPTNAD) to S14 10 33 E132 00 14
Vertical limits FL290 - FL600
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3523
3523 TN ATC responsibilitiesTN ATC must provide STRANMKIYCNG Sectors with procedural separation unless an alternative separation standard is coordinated
353 Activating TN CTR
TN CTR may activate at short notice provided a supporting NOTAM is issued
354 Coordinate Restricted Areasairspace releases
When TN Restricted Areas will be activated or deactivated or an airspace is being released coordinate with the affected units and advise
a) the activation or deactivation details and b) any relevant traffic
355 Departures from Tindal
Assign departures from Tindal FL180 or the flight planned altitudelevel whichever is lower
356 Relay of coordination
TN ATC may request KTN to relay coordination to the relevant unit when a direct line is not available
36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
361 DN APR to all ATC units
Note Standard assignable levels do not need to be coordinated
362 COGKTN to DN PLN
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSIDc) Level andd) SSR code
At taxi Not required for VFR aircraft that will operate at or below A095
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimate direct to
the DN VOR (if available)
c) Tracking pointd) Assigned level ande) SSR code
At taxi or as soon as possible
When aircraft taxi or depart within 90 NM YPDN
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Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination Normal operations3641
363 KTN to DN PLN
364 COG to DN PLN
Example 1 QFA01 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 02 5555
Example 2 JST55 VEGPU 5 Alpha LAPAR 06 flow controlled 6666
3641 Traffic planning assistanceWhere possible coordinate arriving aircraft to DN ATC as soon as possible after issuing the STAR clearance to assist DN ATC traffic planning
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Aircraft deviating from the flight plan by more than 10 NM or
b) A coastal surveillance flight landing at Darwin
Before transfer to DN APR
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Tracking pointSTARc) Estimate for
i) YPDN for non-STAR aircraft
ii) LAPAR (R29) or NASUX (R11) for aircraft via a STAR or DN410 (R11) for aircraft via a papa STAR
iii) Assigned level when below FL120 and
d) SSR code
Prior to 70 NM DN
See Clause 3641
When a FF time has been assigned to the aircraft include the phrase Flow Controlled
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Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Normal operations Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination3641
365 BN ATC to TN PLN
366 TN APR to BN ATC
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
Nil Coordination is not required when only the TN CTR is active
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for radar identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft at FL190 and above arriving TN or requesting to transit through TN Restricted AreasNote You may issue
clearances through R249 at or above FL190 unless advised otherwise
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Level and e) SSR code
Prior to five minutes from the airspace boundary
For aircraft in Class G airspace requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas excluding R249
Coordinated item Parameter Conditions and exceptions
a) Callsignb) Estimatec) Tracking pointd) Assigned level
ande) SSR code
Prior toa) 50 NM from the
airspace boundary for identified aircraft or
b) 15 minutes from the airspace boundary for all other aircraft
For aircraft requesting to transit through TN Restricted Areas into Class A and E airspace
When an aircraft requests an amended clearance BN ATC must coordinate to other affected BN sectors
After taxi coordination advise BN ATC when the departure will be delayed by more than 30 minutes
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CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
CRU operations Normal operations3641
37 CRU operations
371 CRU permitted
CRU operations are permitted in
a) CTA released by BN ATCb) DN and TN Restricted Areasc) Temporary Restricted Areas andd) Danger areas
CRU must advise DNTN ATC when their operations are complete
DNTN ATC must
a) arrange NOTAM cancellation andb) advise BN ATC
372 Airspace release to CRU
CRU must request airspace releases via the DNTN ATC as appropriate
Coordinate and log the lateral and vertical dimensions of all airspace releases
373 Boundary separation
CRU operations must remain within the released airspace by a minimum of
a) 25 NM by radar orb) the procedural navigation tolerances
Coordinate by the quickest means possible if this separation cannot be maintained
374 Radio failure
When an aircraft cleared through an active Restricted Area has a radio failure or a radar return is observed to have entered restrictedreserved areas DNTN ATC must
a) resume the airspace from CRU orb) instruct CRU to restrict activities to assure separation from the cleared track
of the aircraft with radio failure
38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
381 Airspace and service
Section 24 DAH lists the defined volumes for MAAA operations
Provide services within these volumes as per the extant airspace classification
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Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Normal operations Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations3641
382 Approving MAAA operations up to the boundary of Restricted Areas
Instruct AEWampC and tanker aircraft to operate up to the boundary of adjoining Restricted Areas
Note All aircraft manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA
383 Approving MAAA operations to enter adjoining Restricted Areas
Note AEWampCTanker aircraft manoeuvring for the Restricted Area will be contained within the MAAA and maintain MARSA with aircraft within the Restricted Area
384 Approving aircraft within Restricted Areas to operate in adjoining MAAA
Note 1 The tanker will relay the clearance to the aircraft involved
Note 2 All aircraft will operate MARSA
Note 3 All manoeuvring will be contained within the MAAA and the Restricted Areas
The tanker will use the phrase TANKING OPS COMPLETE to advise ATC when the receiving aircraft have re-entered the Restricted Area
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels) MARSA WITH AIRCRAFT WITHIN (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
Request clearance to exit the MAAA and enter the adjoining Restricted Area
(callsign) CLEARED TO EXIT (MAAA designator) FOR (Restricted Area designator)
AEWampC and tanker clearance request ATC response
(callsign) REQUEST CLEARANCE TO EXIT (Restricted Area designator) to OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
(callsign) CLEARED TO OPERATE IN (MAAA designator) (levels)
If tanker receives request for refuel aircraft to exit the Restricted Area and enter the MAAA
(callsign) REQUEST TANKING OPS (MAAA designator) (Number of receiving aircraft)
(callsign) CLEARED TANKING OPS (MAAA designator)
ATC is not required to issue MARSA clearances to the tanker or receiving aircraft
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Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations Normal operations3641
385 Coordination between Civil ATC and Military Authorities
Coordination is not required when AEWampC and Tanker aircraft within an MAAA
a) require entry into the adjoining Restricted Area orb) will operate MARSA
386 Communications
BN ATC must maintain primary communications with aircraft operating within an MAAA
387 SAR responsibility
When a military aircraft declares an emergency on the civil frequency relay the details to DNTN ATC as appropriate
Scenario SAR responsibility
Aircraft operating within military Restricted Areas and receiving aircraft involved in AAR within a MAAA
Military
AEWampCTanker aircraft operating within a MAAA BN ATC
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Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Business continuity Tindal radar not available in BN Centre4121
4 Business continuity
41 Tindal radar not available in BN CentreApply the following when TN CTR andor R249 are active and the TN radar is not available in BN Centre BN ATC will advise TN PLN when TN radar is not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
411 Establish departure on track
TN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM TN unless coordinated and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destinationi) by 30 NM TN or ii) before passing A100
412 Separationtraffic information for Tindal traffic
4121 TN APR1) TN APR must provide traffic information
i) when there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar andii) before transferring the aircraft
Note Consider IFR aircraft entering KTN airspace and on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees to be on the same track for traffic information purposes
2) Coordinate with BN ATC when able to apply radar separation
4122 BN ATCBN ATC must advise TN APR of any tracking restrictions
413 Coordination and frequency transfers
4131 TN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
Append the following instruction when transferring an aircraft (callsign) [IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED] [CONTROL SERVICE TERMINATED] CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN CentreApply the following procedures when Darwin and KNLG radars are not available in BN Centre Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
421 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
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422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre Business continuity4231
422 Establish departures on track
DN APR must
a) establish departing aircraft entering civil CTA on the planned track by 30 NM DN and
b) ensure departing aircraft entering Class G airspace are within 5 NM of planned track and tracking direct to the first waypoint or destination by the Class G boundary
423 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4231 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Coordinate with BN ATCi) if you can apply radar separation orii) prior to manoeuvring an aircraft that is not in your airspace off its
coordinated trackb) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below
FL130c) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG airspace on
tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard with COG and
d) When there is less than 15 NM between aircraft by radar provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
4232 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft
b) Advise DN APR of any tracking restrictions andc) Advise DN APR when you can accept a radar hand-off
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Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Business continuity Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN4241
424 Coordination and frequency transfer
4241 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following instruction to the transfer instruction (callsign) IDENTIFICATION TERMINATED CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4242 COGCOG must coordinate as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Initiate radar hand-offs when aircraft are identified using TN radar
4243 DN KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DNApply the following procedures when radar is not available in BN and DN Coordinate any additional procedures as circumstances require
431 No SIDs or STARs
Do not issue RNAV SIDs or STAR clearances when a surveillance service cannot be provided Use the phrase SUSPEND DARWIN SIDSSTARS
432 Separationtraffic information for Darwin arrivals and departures
4321 DN APRApply the following procedures
a) Separate outbound aircraft from coordinated inbound aircraft at or below FL130
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering COG on tracks diverging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard to COG and
c) When there is less than 10 minutes between aircraft provide traffic information to aircraft entering Class G airspace on tracks that diverge by less than 15 degrees before transferring the aircraft to KTN
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 30 NM DN
COG DN APR 60 NM DM
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Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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R Index
RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN Business continuity4322
4322 COGApply the following procedures
a) Separate aircraft inbound to DN at or below FL130 from coordinated outbound aircraft and
b) Apply procedural separation between aircraft entering DN APR airspace on tracks converging by less than 15 degrees Coordinate the separation standard DN APR
433 Coordination and frequency transfers
4331 DN APRCoordinate departure times to BN ATC within two minutes of the departure time
When transferring to BN ATC append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT BN CENTRE WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND ESTIMATE FOR (next waypointdestination)
4332 BN ATCKTN must provide estimated level and SSR code for all IFR aircraft entering DN CTA from Class G airspace
COG must coordinate aircraft as on climb when the aircraft has not yet reached the assigned level
Append the following to the transfer instruction (callsign) CONTACT DN APR WITH PRESENT LEVEL AND INBOUND RADIAL
4333 DN APR KTN and COGDetermine when an aircraft will call on your frequency using the following table
44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DNCoordinate traffic management procedures when DN ATC does not have access to DN and KNLG radar information and BN Centre does
Note This is considered to be a highly unlikely event No procedures are required
Transferring sector Receiving sector Transfer based on
DN APR KTNBoundary of DN CTR
KTN DN APR
DN APR COG 40 NM DN
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Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
Index - 2 Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures ATS-PROC-0005Version 18 9 November 2017
2
- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Business continuity ADATS Darwin failure4333
45 ADATS Darwin failure
46 ADATS Tindal failure
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on DN ATC Contingency Plan
DN RDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) Possible reduced radar coverage and
b) May have synthesised radar returns but no correlation (DRA)
Apply traffic management procedures eg holding speed control and restricting departures
DN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of DN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total DN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with DN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Darwin
c) Aircraft in Darwin airspace calling on Brisbane frequencies and
d) Very high workload possible
a) No intercoms and
b) No air-ground
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
TN RDP failure
Nil Loss of radar picture TN ATC to select DRA and local radar 02 Continue normal operations
TN radar sensorline failure to BN ATC
a) Loss of TN radar feed and
b) Reduced radar coverage due to having KNLG radar feed only
Nil Apply traffic management procedures Full procedural coordination between BN and TN ATC
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Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Civil ATS contingency Business continuity4333
47 Civil ATS contingencyWhen Airservices administered airspace is subject to an ATS contingency a checklist will be used to manage the response by adjacent Defence administered airspace control units The checklist will be amended as appropriate to the contingency by the Airservices ORM or Contingency Response Manager and forwarded to the relevant Defence unit(s) by fax or email
For information purposes the checklist template is at
httpairservicesaustraliacomasamatsdefaultaspmats=9 The information will include but is not limited to
a) brief synopsis of the contingencyb) the relevant NOTAM number(s)c) a diagram of the airspace affected by the contingencyd) estimated recovery timee) contact details for the Contingency Response Managerf) aircraft proceduresg) relevant TIBA frequencies andh) suggested phraseology to be used by adjacent Defence ATC units
TN radar sensorline failure to TN ATC
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN ATC to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN radar sensorline failure to BN and TN ATC
Loss of TN radar feed Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
Reduced radar coverage due to having DN radar feed only
Apply traffic management procedures and procedural separation
TN FDP failure
Reduced capacity of TN ATC may require BN to hold aircraft
a) No code correlation
b) Possibly no radtag and
c) No retention of flight plan
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Full voice coordination including SSR code
Total TN voice switch failure
a) No intercoms with TN ATC
b) Holding of aircraft inbound to Tindal and
c) High workload possible
a) No intercomsb) Air-ground
emergency radios only and
c) Coordination by independent telephones only (not ADATS)
a) Apply traffic management procedures and
b) Use listed phone numbers for coordination
Problem Likely effect on Tops Likely effect on TN ATC Contingency Plan
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48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Business continuity Darwin ATS contingency4333
48 Darwin ATS contingencyWhen ATS are not available at Darwin due to emergency evacuation of the ATC facility or other emergency apply the following procedures
a) TIBA communication procedures apply in the DN CTRCTA within 40 NM - frequency 12635 MHz Mandatory Broadcast Procedures also apply - frequency 1331 MHz
b) If time permits DN ATC must advise aircraft inbound to DN of the change of service level and request intentions
c) If evacuation is immediate and no time is available to advise aircraft of the evacuation DN ATC must cancel any clearance issued to aircraft that are not yet airborne
Note 1 DN ATC will have access to a handheld radio during the evacuation for communication purposes
Note 2 Aircraft in DN CTRCTA at the time of the evacuation may continue or divert to an alternate subject to TIBA and Mandatory Broadcast requirements
d) BN ATC must notify TN ATC or the TN DATCO when TN ATC is not available of any potential diversions of Darwin bound aircraft to TN
e) Airservices will issue the following NOTAM
DN ATS NOT AVBL DUE EMERGENCY
APPROACH AND AD CTL SER NOT AVBL
AIP GEN CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES APPLY
TIBA PROCEDURES APPLY WITHIN DN CTRCTA ON FREQUENCY 12635 MHZ
MANDATORY BROADCAST PROC AS DETAILED IN AIP GEN 33 ALSO APPLY ON FREQUENCY 1331 MHZ
f) BN ATC must advise aircraft outside of DN CTACTR of the change of service level and request intentions as soon as possible after the evacuation is known to have occurred and
g) Use the mobile phone numbers (primarily tower or approach) listed in Section 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers to determine an estimate for the resumption of ATS
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Darwin ATS contingency Business continuity4333
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Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
Index - 2 Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures ATS-PROC-0005Version 18 9 November 2017
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Contact numbers
5 Contact numbersContact Phone number
Army
R203AB Kangaroo Flats RCO (when active) PRI 08 8978 2599
SEC 08 8978 2545
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8978 2991
R224 Mt Bundey RCO PRI 08 8925 1800
SEC 08 8925 1824
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8925 1889
Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) PRI 08 8925 1603
SEC 08 8925 1605
EMG 08 8925 9600
Fax 08 8924 1699
Navy
FXP Enquires (SO3 DOMREG - JCC Watchkeeper)
02 6128 4339
RAAF
452SQN DAR FLT FLTCDR 08 8924 2300
0408 892 476
452SQN DAR FLT OPSCDR 08 8924 2301
0408 809 864
452SQN DAR FLT TRGCDR 08 8924 2302
0407 626 602
DN APR 08 8924 2363
0476 829 470
DN TWR 08 8924 2358
0459 825 684
452SQN DAR Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8924 2363
SEC 08 8924 2301
452SQN TDL Airspace Management Cell PRI 08 8973 7463
SEC 08 8973 6705
Fax 08 8973 7485
AH 0408 221 783
452SQN TDL FLT FLTCDR 08 8973 7460
0429 552 782
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ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
Index - 2 Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures ATS-PROC-0005Version 18 9 November 2017
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
ADATS contingency plan contact numbers Contact numbers
51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
452SQN TDL FLT OPSCDR 08 8973 7461
0428 293 629
452SQN TDL FLT STO 08 8973 7447
TN APR 08 8973 6705
TN TWR 08 8973 6740
DATCO 0408 221 783
DWF RSO PRI 08 8977 0540
SEC 08 8977 0541
TERT 0417 814 450
Airservices
Operations Room Manager 07 3866 3224
SS 07 3866 3420
SM Aisle 1 07 3866 3314
NOC Phone 02 6268 5063
Fax 02 6268 5044
If R215 is infringed contact one of the following
Deputy Chief of Facility 08 8951 2052
Australian Chief of Security 08 8951 2010
08 8951 2019 (Fax)
08 8951 2000 (Switchboard H24)
Australian Federal Police Protective Service
08 8951 2470
Location 452SQN DAR FLT 452SQN TDL FLT
FLTCDR 08 8924 2300 08 8973 7460
OPSCDR 08 8924 2301 08 8973 7461
TRGCDRSTO 08 8924 2302 08 8973 7447
FLTCDR fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 7465
Tower 08 8924 2358 08 8973 6740
Tower emergency mobile (Only be used if landlines not available)0459 825 684
DATCO0408 221 783
Tower fax 08 8924 2355 08 8973 6737
ApproachATC admin 08 8924 2363 08 8973 6705
Approach fax 08 8924 2304 08 8973 6701
Contact Phone number
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Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
Index - 2 Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures ATS-PROC-0005Version 18 9 November 2017
2
- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
Index AIndex
AAir to air firing 2323Airspace
administrationarbiter 216coordinator 215primary user 214Prohibited Restricted and
Danger area (PRD) 213purpose 211references 212
managementcell hours of operation 2311NOTAM publication 231NOTAM requests 2312Tindal restricted areas upper
level 2313releases 23101 342 351 354standard release 3421 3511transit 351
Approach Darwin 341Arrivals to Darwin 346
emergency or MEDEVAC priority 3464flow control 3465
CCommunications 386Conditions and exceptions
BN ATC to TN PLN 365COG to DN PLN 364
Feeder Fix coordination d)traffic planning assistance 3641
COGKTN to DN PLN 362DN APR to all ATC units 361KTN to DN PLN 363TN APR to BN ATC 366
Coordination 353civil ATC and military authorities 385frequency transfer
BN ATC 4332COG 4242DN APR 4241 4331DN APR KTN and COG 4333DN KTN and COG 4243
relay 356COPs 312
DN 3122TN 3121
CRUairspace release 372boundary separation 373NOTAM 2313operations
permitted 371radio failure 374
CTRCurtin 2324Learmonth 2326Tindal 2316
DDarwin
approach 341arrivals
separationtraffic information 423 432
departures 345separationtraffic
information 423 432Departures
Darwin 345Tindal 355
FFiring
commencementcessation 23102 23173
R203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R224 AB Mount Bundey air
weapons 236R232 Delamere 2311R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK
Darwin 23171R268 Koolendong 2318R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320
JJoint Defence facility 233 234
R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234
MMAAA
airspace and service 381approving operations 382
Military flyingR224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315
NNOTAM publication 231
PProcedural coordination 352
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RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
Index - 2 Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures ATS-PROC-0005Version 18 9 November 2017
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- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
R Index
RR203AB Kangaroo Flats 232R212 Delamere 233R215 Pine Gap 234R216 Darwin - explosive demolition (Leanyer Ordnance Demolition Range) 235R224 AB Mount Bundey 236R224 C Mount Bundey 237R225 ABCDEF Tindal 238R226 AB Tindal 239R230 ABCDEF Darwin 2310
air gunnerymissile firing 23103airspace relases 23101bombing 23103firing commencement and
cessation 23102flying training 23103
R232 Delamere 2311R235 - Alice Springs 2312R247 Tindal 2313R248 AB Tindal 2314R249 Tindal 2315R262 Robertson Barracks 2317R264 ABCDEFGHJK Darwin 2317
commencementcessation 23173coordinating airspace management
release 23172firing and flying 23171military flying training air gunnery
missile firing bombing 23174R268 Koolendong 2318R268R269R270 2321R269 Angalarri North 2319R270 Angalarri South 2320R272 Bathurst Island 2322R801 R802AB R803AB R804AB R805AB R806AB R807AB R808AB R809AB R810AB Curtin Military Flying trainingR811 Curtin 2323R850AB R851ABC R852AB R853AB R854AB R859ABC R860ABC R861AB R862AB R863AB R864AB R870AB Learmonth 2325Radars
Darwin and KNLGdepartures on track 422no SIDs or STARs 421 431
Darwin coordinationfrequency transfers 424 433
Radiation hazard 2322Radio failure 374RAs clearance 332
ResponsibilitiesBN ATC 3521clearance 353SAR 387TN ATC 3523
Restricted areasaircraft operation in adjoining
MAAA 384amended clearance around DN
using VOR and DME 343cordination 354deactivation 351MAAA operations 382
adjoining areas 383procedural separation 3431separation for BN ATC 331vertical separation 3432
Runway assignment Darwin 344RVSM separation 3311
SSAR responsibilities 387Separation 352
arriving departing 333tindal areas 3522traffic information
COG 4232 4322DN APR 4231 4321DN APR and COG 424 b)
Standard assignable levels 3451 3461STARs
approaches 3462issue 3462runway changes 3463
TTindal
APRcoordination 4131frequency transfer 4131separation 4121traffic information 4121
areas separation 3522coordinationfrequency transfers 413CTR activation 353departure on track 411departures 355restricted areas upper level 2313restrictions 4122separation 412traffic information 412
Index - 2 Northern Territory Manual of Air Traffic Services Supplementary Procedures ATS-PROC-0005Version 18 9 November 2017
2
- Table of contents
- 1 Definitions
- 11 Abbreviations and acronyms
- 2 Operational context
- 21 Airspace administration
- 22 Area of responsibility
- 23 Airspace management and release responsibilities
- 3 Normal operations
- 31 System configuration
- 32 Hand-off and traffic information
- 33 Clearance and separation responsibility
- 34 Darwin traffic management
- 35 Tindal traffic and airspace management responsibilities
- 36 Conditions and exceptions to MATS coordination
- 37 CRU operations
- 38 Military AAR and AEWC Airspace (MAAA) operations
- 4 Business continuity
- 41 Tindal radar not available in BN Centre
- 42 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN Centre
- 43 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in BN and DN
- 44 Darwin and KNLG radars not available in DN
- 45 ADATS Darwin failure
- 46 ADATS Tindal failure
- 47 Civil ATS contingency
- 48 Darwin ATS contingency
- 5 Contact numbers
- 51 ADATS contingency plan contact numbers
- Index
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