Gold Coast (YBCG)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast ADC | Gold Coast Tower | 118.700 | CG_TWR |
| Gold Coast SMC | Gold Coast Ground | 121.800 | CG_GND |
| Gold Coast ACD | Gold Coast Delivery | 128.750 | CG_DEL |
| Gold Coast ATIS | 134.500 | YBCG_ATIS |
Airspace
CG ADC is responsible for the Class C Airspace within the CG CTR SFC to A015.
Departures
RNAV jet-aircraft planned via APAGI shall be issued the APAGI SID.
Note
For RNP (0.3) approved operators, the RWY14 CUDGN SID and RWY32 BURLI SID are available for departures via APAGI.
The GOLD COAST (RADAR) SID shall be assigned to all other IFR aircraft, except those assigned Runway 35.
IFR departures from Runway 35 shall be assigned a visual departure.
Radar SID aircraft shall be cleared subject to the following conditions for noise abatement purposes:
| Via | 14 | 32 |
|---|---|---|
| North | Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until A030 |
Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until A030 |
| East | Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until A030 |
Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until A030 |
| South Jets | Minor right turn then over water until 5 DME | Over water until south of KCFF (CG130/7 NM) and A050 |
| South Non-Jets | left(14)/right(32) turn and then over water until A030 |
Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until A030 |
Arrivals
Arriving aircraft that are operating at or below A015 may contact ADC for inbound clearance. These aircraft shall be assigned a discrete SSR code but shall not be radar identified.
Aircraft shall be cleared subject to the following conditions:
| Via | 14 | 32 |
|---|---|---|
| North Jets | Not below A050 until vectored over water to join final |
Via right circuit for 10 NM final or right base south of DNGR |
| North Non-Jets | Not below A030 until vectored over water to join final |
Via right circuit for 10 NM final or right base south of DNGR |
| East | Via LAMSI STAR or over water until final | Join 10 NM final |
| South Jets | Via STAR or not below A050 until over water to join final |
Via STAR to join final |
| South Non-Jets | Via STAR or not below A030 until over water to join final |
IMC: via STAR or VMC: Join left base for 2 NM final |
Runway Selection
Preferred runway is Runway 14 - all hours The crosswind Runways 17/35 may be used at the same time as the main runways.
Preferred RWY 14 Approach (All Hours) - Noise Abatement
The preferred approach for Jet aircraft above 5,700KG MTOW (unless due weather or critical operations requirements) is as follows:
- RNAV-W (RNP) RWY 14
- RNAV-Y (RNP) RWY 14
- RNAV-Z (GNSS) RWY 14
- VISUAL APCH RWY 14
- ILS RWY 14
Circuit Direction
Circuits are to be conducted at A010.
| Runway | Direction |
|---|---|
| 14 | Left |
| 32 | Right |
| 17 | Left |
| 35 | Right |
VFR Procedures
Aircraft transiting the Gold Coast CTR shall be cleared via the inland VFR route.
Aircraft tracking southbound should contact ADC at Robina Town Centre (ROT) for clearance.
Aircraft tracking northbound should contact ADC approaching Cudgen Lake for clearance.
Aircraft requiring to transit the CTR coastal will be subject to delays depending on traffic in the Gold Coast CTR.
Helicopter Operations
Local helicopter operations are conducted on the Western Grass which is the area contained by blue gable markers north of the VOR and west of the runway intersection. This is marked on the aerodrome chart as “HELO OPS”.
Note
Western Grass is outside of the maneuvering area and is not controlled by ATC – no take-off or landing clearances shall be provided for this area.
The HLS (Helipad) is located between the GA Apron and Taxiway Golf. Circuits from the Western Grass are to be made in the same direction as the duty runway.
Coordination
Auto Release
'Next' coordination is not required to BN TCU for aircraft that are:
a) Departing from a runway nominated on the ATIS; and
b) Assigned the standard assignable level; and
c) Assigned a Procedural SID
All other aircraft require a 'Next' call to CG TCU.
Example
CG ADC -> BAC: "Next, CBN, runway 14"
BAC -> CG ADC: "CBN, heading 030, unrestricted"
CG ADC -> BAC: "Heading 030, CBN"
CG ADC: "CBN, Assigned heading left 030, Runway 14, Cleared for Takeoff"
CBN: "Left heading 030, Runway 14, Cleared for Takeoff, CBN"
The BN TCU controller can suspend/resume Auto Release at any time, with the concurrence of CG ADC.
The Standard Assignable level from CG ADC to BN TCU is:
For Jets: A060
For Non-Jets: The lower of A060 or the RFL
Start Clearance
A start clearance is required for aircraft planned to YBBN. Start clearance must be coordinated with BN TCU.