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     - Auckland Terminal Area: atma.md
     - Wellington Terminal Area: wtma.md
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+  title: Queenstown Terminal Area 
+---
+
+--8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md"
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+!!! note "Queenstown Procedures"
+    The QTMA procedures build upon information already contained in the [NZQN Aerodrome Procedures](../aerodromes/Class-C/nzqn.md), and any Controller logged on to QTMA shall be familiar with those procedures.
+
+## Positions
+
+| Position Name   | Shortcode | Callsign             | Frequency | Login ID | Usage   |
+| --------------- | --------- | -------------------- | --------- | -------- | ------- |
+| Queenstown TMA  | QTMA      | Queenstown Approach  | 125.750   | NZQN_APP | Primary |
+
+
+## Airspace
+
+The Queenstown CTA/C follows the lateral and vertical boundaries as shown below. 
+
+
+<figure markdown>
+  ![Queenstown TMA](./assets/qntma-airspace.png) 
+  <figcaption>Queenstown TMA (CTA/C)</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+### Transfer of Control Points
+
+| Transfer Flow       | Requirements                                                             | Notes                                                                                                            |
+|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Tower -> Approach   | Once the aircraft becomes airborne off the runway                        | Tower shall instruct all aircraft to contact QTMA airborne                                                       |
+| Approach -> Control | Once the aircraft are approaching the lateral or vertical bounds of QTMA | Aircraft may also be handed off when clear of all conflicts, provided the next sector accepts the early handover.|
+| Control -> Approach | Aircraft is approaching the vertical and lateral bounds of the TMA       | Aircraft may be handed off early, provided that QTMA is happy to accept.                                         |
+| Approach -> Tower   | Once established on approach, or within QN TWR's CTR/C.                  | QTMA may hold onto aircraft till `A050` with reference to [Arrivals](#retaining-aircraft-on-the-approach).       |
+
+## Departures
+
+Departures shall be assigned in accordance with the [SID Assignment guide](../aerodromes/Class-C/nzqn.md#sid-assignment). 
+
+QTMA may climb aircraft up to a maximum of `FL250`, with further available when handed to STH.
+
+### Track Shortening on SIDs
+
+Typically aircraft are given track shortening instructions as they climb through `A080` to track direct to a waypoint upon passing `A100`. This waypoint is typically `TIMJO` and `SAVLA` for domestic flights, and boundary fixes for Oceanic bound aircraft. This shall be coordinated with STH. 
+
+## Arrivals 
+
+STH will hand aircraft to QTMA no lower than `FL180`, unless coordinated.
+
+Aircraft shall be issued either the `RNP Y (AR)` or `RNP Z (AR)` approaches. If a non-standard approach is requested, such as the `RNP F/G/H` or `VOR DME`, coordination shall occur with agreement required between QTWR and QTMA. 
+
+Once in QTMA airspace, arrivals may be descended to `FL150` and then `A100` to commence the approach. QTMA may clear aircraft straight down to `A100` where traffic permits.
+
+!!! Note
+    Due to high mountainous terrain, controllers shall avoid track shortening aircraft on the STAR but may do so where needed for separation with other traffic. 
+
+### Retaining Aircraft on the Approach
+
+QTMA usually elects to retain aircraft on the RNPs down to about `A050` until they are assured separation exists at the threshold (with respect to backtracking aircraft). This requires coordination with QTWR.
+
+### Time Separation on the Approach
+
+When RWY 05 is in use, aircraft on the `RNP Y/Z` shall be separated by a minimum of 7 minutes at `MOPGA`, or `LETPO` for aircraft on the `RNP F`.
+
+When RWY 23 is in use, aircraft on the `RNP Y/Z` shall be separated by a minimum of 5 minutes at `ATVUP`, or `GIVAK` for aircraft on the `RNP G/H`.
+
+
+### Missed Approaches
+
+Aircraft that go missed that do **not** join the visual circuit will be instructed to contact QTMA passing `A040` and shall be tracked via the published missed approach to `SUNGU` to hold. Should the aircraft want to attempt another approach they shall be issued a `SUNGU` STAR for the respective runway. 
+
+!!! Note
+    Aircraft unable to reach `A092` by `SUNGU` shall be tracked further south via the missed approach track to `NV VOR` until terrain separation can be achieved. 
+
+## Coordination
+
+### STH
+
+Any track shortening shall be coordinated with STH.
+
+### QN TWR
+
+QTMA shall coordinate any non-nominated approaches with QTWR. QTMA shall also coordinate when retaining aircraft to a lower altitude on the approach, reference [Arrivals Section](#retaining-aircraft-on-the-approach). 
+
+### NV TWR
+
+QTMA shall coordinate any NV arrivals via `SUNGU` with NV TWR. 
+
+### DN TWR
+
+QTMA shall coordinate any oceanic arrivals bound for DN with DN TWR.