diff --git a/docs/terminal/.pages b/docs/terminal/.pages index d2405526..0fd0094c 100644 --- a/docs/terminal/.pages +++ b/docs/terminal/.pages @@ -2,4 +2,5 @@ title: Terminal Area nav: - Auckland Terminal Area: atma.md - Wellington Terminal Area: wtma.md + - Queenstown Terminal Area: qtma.md - ... \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/terminal/assets/qntma-airspace.png b/docs/terminal/assets/qntma-airspace.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..bc7042a6 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/terminal/assets/qntma-airspace.png differ diff --git a/docs/terminal/qtma.md b/docs/terminal/qtma.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fa89d8d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/terminal/qtma.md @@ -0,0 +1,91 @@ +--- + title: Queenstown Terminal Area +--- + +--8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md" + +!!! 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. + + +
+ ![Queenstown TMA](./assets/qntma-airspace.png) +
Queenstown TMA (CTA/C)
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+ +### 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. \ No newline at end of file