Tindal (YPTN)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Tindal ADC	Tindal Tower	119.700	TN_TWR
Tindal SMC	Tindal Ground	135.850	TN_GND
Tindal ACD	Tindal Delivery	128.100	TN_DEL
Tindal ATIS		124.000	YPTN_ATIS

Note

YPTN is a joint military/civil aerodrome and procedures can differ significantly to those at a civil aerodrome. Ensure you are familiar with the military controller skills necessary to provide a quality service.

Airspace

TN ADC is not responsible for any airspace by default.

Restricted Area Activations

There are no restricted areas or MOAs activated by default when TN ADC is online.

Manoeuvring Area

Manoeuvring Area Responsibility

ADC is responsible for all runways. SMC is responsible for all taxiways, but is not responsible for helicopter movements around the infield helipads

Recommended Taxi Routes

Except when the traffic situation warrants, taxi clearances shall conform to the following diagram:

Runway 14Runway 32

Local Procedures

Initial and Pitch

The intial points are aligned with Taxiway A at the following locations.

RWY	Initial Point	Altitude
14	3NM downwind	`A020`
32	3NM downwind	`A020`

Coded Clearances

Aircraft departing to certain defined groups of SUA may be cleared a coded clearance.

Coded Clearance	Restricted Areas
B F M	R225D, R238, and R250
A C M	R225B, R225D, R238, and R250
Falconer	R225D, R225F, R232, R238, and R250
Western	R225A-F, and R250
Eastern	R226A and R226B

Coordination may be required with TN TCU prior to issuing clearance to an aircraft intending to operate in an SUA.

Phraseology

CLAS21 plans to operate within R226A and R226B for military training.
TN ACD: "CLAS21, cleared Eastern via MILNE, climb to F180, squawk 6003, departure frequency 120.95"

Military Gates

There are numerous military gates established throughout the TN TMA to facilitate entry and exit to adjoining SUA.

Pilots should include the desired departure gate when requesting clearance.

Phraseology

CLAS35 plans to enter the R225D restricted area via the MOROTAI gate for military training and airwork.
CLAS35: "Tindal Delivery, CLAS35 for MOROTAI, F120 for R225D, request clearance."
TN ACD: "CLAS35, Tindal Delivery. cleared MOROTAI direct, climb to F120, squawk 6001, departure frequency 120.95."

If the pilot does not nominate a gate, or nominates a gate that does not provide access to their intended SUA, TN ACD should clear the aircraft to depart via the appropriate gate.

Intended SUA	TCU Exit Gate
R225 (and adjacent SUA)	MOROTAI TARAKAN
R226	MILNE
R238	WEDGE 1-3

Tip

Coordination requirements exist between ACD and TCU when aircraft are requesting clearance to operate in an SUA that has not been activated. Controllers performing the role of ACD should ensure they coordinate with TCU before providing clearance.

Helicopter Operations

Helipads

There are two helipads at YPTN, both located near the control tower in the centre of the airfield.

Both helipads are outside of the manoeuvring area so no takeoff or landing clearances should be issued. Instead, helicopters should be instructed to report airborne or report on the ground.

Phraseology

TN ADC: "CHOP31, Pad 1, report on the ground"

Choppers East

Helicopters perform circuits within 'Choppers East', defined as an area between Taxiway Alpha the Old Stuart Highway, and the runway thresholds.

Helicopters requesting clearance to operate in the Eastern Grass shall be cleared to air transit to, and then operate within, the area by ADC.

Phraseology

CHOP12: "Tindal Tower, CHOP12 ZXY, Pad 1, for circuits, ready."
TN ADC: "CHOP12, Tindal Tower. Cleared to operate Choppers East not above A010. Report airborne."

Runway Modes

Circuits

The circuit height is A015.

Circuit Direction

Runway	Direction
14	Right
32	Left

SID Selection

Civil Aircraft

Aircraft planned via DN VOR, LAREB, GREGA, DOSAM, MILIV, MIGAX, DAPMA shall be assigned the Procedural SID that terminates at the appropriate SID terminus. Jet Aircraft not planned via any of these waypoints shall receive amended routing via the most appropriate SID terminus, unless the pilot indicates they are unable to accept a Procedural SID.

Aircraft unable to accept a procedural SID, and non-RNAV aircraft shall be assigned either the RADAR SID or a visual departure.

Military Aircraft

Military aircraft that are unable to accept a procedural SID shall be assigned either the RADAR SID or a visual departure.

ATIS

Approach Types

During high levels of military traffic, TNA may nominate stereo approaches as the preferred approach type.

Condition	ATIS APCH field
Stereo Approaches	`MIL ACFT EXP STEREO APCH`

Coordination

Auto Release

Next coordination is required from TN ADC to TN TCU for all aircraft.

The Standard Assignable level from TN ADC to TN TCU is:

Aircraft	Level
All	The lower of `F180` and `RFL`

Departures Controller

When a TCU controller is online, aircraft shall be issued with a departure frequency during their airways clearance in accordance with the table below. If no TCU controllers are online, the Advisory frequency shall be issued.

Runway	Via	Departure Frequency
All	All	120.95 (TNA)

ACD to TN TCU

The controller assuming responsibility of ACD shall give heads-up coordination to TNA (or the enroute controller responsible for the TN TCU) prior to the issue of a clearance to an aircraft intending to operate in an SUA that has not been activated.

Phraseology

TN ACD -> TNA: "CLAS35 requests clearance to R225D”
TNA -> TN ACD: "CLAS35, clearance approved."

Charts

Reference

In addition to the civilian ERSA and AIP publications, the RAAF AIP website contains the necessary charts (available in the TERMA) and description of procedures (in each airports' FIHA).