Alice Springs (ASP)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Alice Springs	Melbourne Centre	128.850	ML-ASP_CTR
Alice Springs West†	Melbourne Centre	131.800	ML-ASW_CTR
Warburton†	Melbourne Centre	124.900	ML-WAR_CTR
Forest†	Melbourne Centre	132.700	ML-FOR_CTR
Woomera†	Melbourne Centre	132.900	ML-WRA_CTR
Bourke†	Melbourne Centre	128.200	ML-BKE_CTR
Esperance†	Melbourne Centre	123.950	ML-ESP_CTR

† Non-standard positions may only be used in accordance with VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy

CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for ASP is CPDLC.

The CPDLC Station Code is YASP.

Voice may be used in lieu when applicable.

Airspace

AS ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace SFC to A045, as well as the Class C airspace A045 to A065, within the AS CTR.

Reclassifications

AS CTR

When AS ADC is offline, AS CTR (Class D and C SFC to F125) within 80 DME AS reverts to Class G, and AS CTA (Class C F125 to F245) within 80 DME AS reverts to Class E, and both are administered by ASP. Alternatively, ASP may provide a top-down procedural service if they wish.

Tip

If choosing not to provide a top down service, consider publishing an ATIS Zulu for the aerodrome, to inform pilots about the airspace reclassification. The More ATIS plugin has a formatted Zulu ATIS message.

Extending

Important

Due to the large geographical area covered by this sector and it's neighbours, controllers are reminded of their obligations under the ATS Policy when extending. Ensure that you have sufficiently placed visibility points to cover your primary sector and any secondary, extended sectors in their entirety.

Surveillance Coverage

Limited surveillance coverage exists in the FOR sector greater than 250nm from ADSB stations. Procedural Standards must be implemented prior to losing surveillance coverage

The Orange shaded areas will have limited surveillance coverage Below F330.
The Red shaded areas will have limited surveillance coverage at All Levels.

STAR Clearance Expectation

Handoff

Aircraft being transferred to the following sectors shall be told to Expect STAR Clearance on handoff:

Transferring Sector	Receiving Sector	ADES	Notes
FOR, WRA, BKE	TBD(AUG)	YPAD, YPED	Jets only
BKE	TBD	YPAD, YPED
ESP	PIY(HYD)	YPPH, YPEA	Jets only
BKE	YWE(KAT, GTH)	YSSY

Coordination

Enroute

As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.

ASP Internal

As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.

AS ADC

Airspace

AS ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace SFC to A045, as well as the Class C airspace A045 to A065, within the AS CTR.

Refer to Reclassifications for operations when AS ADC is offline.

Departures

Departures from YBAS in to ASP Class C will be coordinated when ready for departure.

Phraseology

AS ADC -> ASP: "Next, QFA797"
ASP -> AS ADC: "QFA797, Unrestricted"
AS ADC -> ASP: "QFA797"

The Standard Assignable level from AS ADC to ASP is the lower of A070 or the RFL, any other level must be prior coordinated.

Arrivals

YBAS arrivals shall be heads-up coordinated to AS ADC from ASP prior to 5 mins from the boundary.

Phraseology

ASP -> AS ADC: "Via SADEL, QFA1956”
AS ADC -> ASP: "QFA1956"

The Standard Assignable level from ASP to AS ADC is A080, any other level must be prior coordinated.

WR ADC

By default, WR ADC owns the R222F Restricted Area. This airspace has vertical limits of SFC to F120. When WR ADC is active, this airspace is classified as Class D.

Coordination is not required between ASP(WRA) and WR ADC. Aircraft entering WR ADC airspace shall be handed off, and instructed to contact WR ADC for onwards clearance.

IND(INS) (Oceanic)

As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 15 mins to boundary.

Aircraft must have their identification terminated and be instructed to make a position report on first contact with the next (procedural) sector.

Phraseology

ASP: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 129.25"