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Yarrowee (YWE)

Positions

Name Callsign Frequency Login ID
Yarrowee Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-YWE_CTR
Wonthaggi† Melbourne Centre 135.300 ML-WON_CTR
Mungo† Melbourne Centre 132.600 ML-MUN_CTR
Oxley† Melbourne Centre 128.500 ML-OXL_CTR
Griffith† Melbourne Centre 122.750 ML-GTH_CTR
Katoomba† Melbourne Centre 133.500 ML-KAT_CTR

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

CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for YWE is Voice.

CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.

The CPDLC Station Code is YYWE.

Tip

Even though YWE's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers.

Airspace

Yarrowee Airspace

Yarrowee Airspace

Extending

Warning

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.

Sector Responsibilities

Yarrowee (YWE)

YWE is responsible for the final sequencing actions in to YMML.

Wonthaggi (WON)

WON is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for aircraft arriving at YMML. WON will also initiate sequencing as required for aircraft arriving at YMML.

Mungo (MUN)

MUN is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for aircraft arriving at YMML. MUN will also initiate sequencing as required for aircraft arriving at YMML and YPAD.

Oxley (OXL)

OXL is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for aircraft arriving at YMML. OXL will also initiate sequencing as required for aircraft arriving at YMML.

Griffith (GTH)

GTH is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for YSSY.

Katoomba (KAT)

KAT is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for YSCB and YSSY.

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
MUN TBD YPAD, YPED
GTH OXL YMML, YMAV
OXL ELW(BLA) YSCB
GTH BIK(GUN) YSSY
OXL GTH YSSY
WON HUO YMHB

First Contact

Aircraft being transferred from the following sectors shall be given STAR Clearance on first contact:

Transferring Sector Receiving Sector ADES Notes
TBD MUN YMML, YMAV
ASP(BKE), GTH OXL YMML, YMAV
HUO, ELW(SNO) WON YMML
ASP(BKE) GTH, KAT YSSY
OXL GTH YSSY
ARL(MDE) KAT YSCB

Coordination

ML TCU

Airspace

The Vertical limits of the ML TCU are SFC to F245.

Refer to Melbourne TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when MDN and/or MDS are online.

Arrivals/Overfliers

Voiceless for all aircraft:

  • With ADES YMML; and
  • Assigned a STAR; and
  • Assigned A090

All other aircraft coming from YWE/WON CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to ML TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.

Departures

Voiceless to all surrounding Enroute sectors for all aircraft:

  • Assigned the lower of F240 or the RFL; and
  • Tracking via any of the following:
    • a Procedural SID terminus
    • MENOG
    • DOTPA
    • OMKON
    • AV

All other aircraft going to YWE/WON CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by ML TCU.

Enroute

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

That being said, it is advised that YWE(All) gives Heads-up Coordination prior to 50nm from the boundary in the following scenarios:
- YWE to ELW/BLA for all aircraft
- WON to ELW/BLA for all aircraft
- GTH to BLA for all aircraft
- KAT to BIK/GUN for aircraft not planned via MAKKA

Tip

MUN should aim to handoff aircraft as soon as possible to TBD, so they can issue STAR clearance and commence sequencing. Remember, As per Standard coordination procedures, the Receiving sector may turn the aircraft 45° left or right and climb/descend to any level. So if required, nominate a restriction.

YWE Internal

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

That being said, it is advised that YWE(All) gives Heads-up Coordination prior to 50nm in the following scenarios:
- MUN to YWE for aircraft not on the Y12 or H119 airway (Changes permitted up to boundary for sequencing/descent purposes)
- OXL to YWE for aircraft not tracking via CANTY (Changes permitted up to boundary for sequencing/descent purposes)
- WON to YWE for all aircraft
- YWE to WON for all aircraft

SY TCU

Airspace

SY TCU is responsible for the airspace within a 45nm radius of TESAT, SFC to F285.

Refer to Sydney TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when SAS, SDN, SDS and/or SRI are online.

Arrivals/Overfliers

As per Standard coordination procedures, all aircraft must be Heads-up coordinated prior to 20nm from the boundary.

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

  • Assigned the lower of F280 or the RFL; and
  • Tracking via KADOM

All other aircraft going to KAT CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated.

ES TCU

Reserved.