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Positions

Name Callsign Frequency Login ID
Nadi Approach Nadi Approach 119.100 NFFN_APP

Airspace

The vertical limits of the NFFN TCU are SFC to F250. NFFN ADC is responsible for the airspace within the NFFN CTR from SFC to A025.

NFFN TCU Structure

NFFN TCU Structure

Local Procedures

Tiliva Training Area

The Tiliva Training Area is established north of the NFFN CTR, from A005 to A040, can be activated by NFFNA upon pilot request. Aircraft transiting between the NFFN CTR and the training area will track inbound/outbound via Vitogo Village.

Tiliva Training Area

Tiliva Training Area

When the Tiliva Training Area is activated:

  • Aircraft inbound from the north should be kept above A050 until south of the NN VOR
  • Aircraft should not be cleared Twelve North VOR approach.

Night Operational Restrictions

Due to the surrounding mountainous terrain, the following restrictions are to be applied at night:

  • Runway 20 is only available to aircraft flying the RNP AR approach. Visual approaches are not permitted.
  • Runway 09 is not available for departures.
  • Runway 27 is not available for arrivals.

Departure/Arrival Procedures

Reciprocal Runway Operations

Departures

There is no separation "built in" to the arrival and departure procedures at NFFN. NFFNA should always be assessing the potential for conflicts between departing and arriving aircraft, noting:

  • Aircraft departing Runway 20 on the ALPHA, CHARLIE, DELTA and HOTEL SIDs only make a turn upon reaching A025. The exact point an aircraft will commence their turn cannot be assured.
  • Aircraft departing via the ECHO, FOXTROT and GOLF SIDs will track outbound to cross MI NDB at or above A030, directly in conflict with arrivals descending to A030 on the Runway 02 ILS approach.
  • Aircraft departing via the DELTA and CHARLIE SIDs will climb to cross NN VOR at or above A050, directly in conflict with arrivals on the Runway 02 ILS, Twelve North VOR or Twin NDB approach.

NFFN 02A20D Track Comparison

Typical Arrival/Departure Tracks during RRO

Upon receiving a 'Next' call NFFNA should assess the situation and, where a separation cannot be assured, should provide departure instructions to NFFN ADC.

Phraseology

NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "Next, FJI267, RWY 20"
NFFNA -> NFFN ADC: "FJI267, cancel SID, right 270, unrestricted"
NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "Cancel SID, right 270, FJI267"

Phraseology

NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "Next, FJI211, RWY 20"
NFFNA -> NFFN ADC: "FJI211, traffic inbound, call you back"
NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "Copy"
...
NFFNA -> NFFN ADC: "via MI NDB for the visual RWY 02, FJA82"
NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "FJA82, Visual RWY 02"
...
NFFNA -> NFFN ADC: "FJI211, unrestricted"
NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "FJI211"

Sequencing

Consecutive arrivals sequenced 5 minutes or less apart will not provide adequate spacing for a departure on the reciprocal runway. While aircraft in the air take priority over aircraft on the ground, where possible NFFNA should consider minor adjustments to extended delays for departures.

Coordination

Enroute

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

  • Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
  • Assigned the lower of F240 and RFL.

Note

Aircraft are not required to be tracking via the SID procedure, simply tracking via any of the terminus waypoints (Regardless of departure airport or assigned SID) is sufficient to meet the criteria for voiceless coordination

All other aircraft going to NFFN_CTR CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated by NFFNA prior to the boundary.

Phraseology

NFFNA -> NFFN_CTR: "via GUSOS, RON18"
NFFN_CTR -> NFFNA: "RON18, F240"

Arrivals

Voiceless for all aircraft:

  • With ADES NFFN; and
  • Assigned A070; and
  • When Runway 02 is in use for arrivals:
    • Tracking from AGTOS, AGTAG, VIBEX, TUTMU or AGUTA DCT MI NDB; or
    • Tracking from BEGIT, ISMOP, GUSOS, PAGBO, TARON, KALPO or BEDOK DCT NN VOR.
  • When Runway 20 is in use for arrivals:
    • Assigned a STAR.

All other aircraft coming from NFFN_CTR CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated to NFFNA.

NFFN ADC

Airspace

NFFN ADC is responsible for the airspace within the NFFN CTR from SFC to A025.

Departures

Next coordination is required from NFFN ADC to NFFNA for all aircraft entering NFFNA CTA

The Standard Assignable Level from NFFN ADC to NFFNA is:

Aircraft Level
Jet The lower of A060 and RFL
Non-Jet The lower of A030 and RFL

Arrivals/Overfliers

NFFNA will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers to NFFN ADC.

IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to NFFN ADC, unless NFFN ADC nominates a restriction.

VFR aircraft require a level readback.

Phraseology

NFFNA -> NFFN ADC: "via MI NDB for the ILS RWY 02, JST119"
NFFN ADC -> NFFNA: "JST119, ILS RWY 02"

NFNAA

All aircraft transiting between NFFNA and NFNAA must be Heads-up coordinated.

Phraseology

NFFNA -> NFNAA: "via NOBOX, FJA15"
NFNAA -> NFFNA: "FJA15, A090"