Townsville (YBTL)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville ADC | Townsville Tower | 118.300 | TL_TWR |
| Townsville SMC | Townsville Ground | 121.800 | TL_GND |
| Townsville ACD | Townsville Delivery | 128.100 | TL_DEL |
| Townsville ATIS | 133.500 | YBTL_ATIS |
Note
Additional charts to the AIP may be found in the RAAF TERMA document, available towards the bottom of RAAF AIP page
Airspace
TL ADC owns the Class C airspace in the TL CTR (Extends to 7NM from the thresholds of Runway 01/19) from SFC to A015. This airspace is designed to facilitate Helicopter Traffic and Ciruit Traffic.
Aerodrome
Runway Operations
Runway 01/19 are the primary runways at Townsville. Runway 07/25 may be used in conjunction with 01/19 for VFR arrivals and Helicopter Traffic.
NON-RNAV Departures
For non-RNAV approved IFR aircaft with a wake turbulence category of medium or greater, issue a RADAR SID. For non-RNAV approved IFR aircraft with a wake turbulence category of light, issue a visual departure or RADAR SID
Charts
Note
Additional charts to the AIP may be found in the RAAF TERMA document, available towards the bottom of RAAF AIP page
Miscellaneous
Circuit Operations
VFR aircraft conducting circuits inside TL ADCs airspace shall be at or below A015. Higher circuit altitude may be given if voice coordinated with TL TCU.
Circuit Direction
| Runway | Direction |
|---|---|
| 01 | Left |
| 07 | Left |
| 19 | Right |
| 25 | Right |
Helicopter Procedures
Procedures relating to Helicopters can be found in the Airforce AIP AD2 SUPPS Section for Townsville. (7.5 - 7.9) YBTL AD2 SUPPS Page
Coordination
Auto Release
'Next' coordination is not required from TL ADC to TL TCU for aircraft that are:
a) Departing from a runway nominated in the ATIS; and
b) Assigned the standard assignable level;
c) Assigned a Procedural SID
Phraseology
TL ADC -> TL TCU: "Next, DNGO05, runway 19"
TL TCU -> TL ADC: "DNGO05, Assigned Heading Left 150, unrestricted"
TL ADC -> TL TCU: "Assigned Heading Left 150, DNGO05"
The Standard Assignable level from TL ADC to TL TCU is the lower of F180 or the RFL.