Archerfield (YBAF)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archerfield ADC | Archer Tower | 118.100 | AF_TWR |
| Archerfield SMC | Archer Ground | 129.300 | AF_GND |
| Archerfield ATIS | 120.900 | YBAF_ATIS |
Airspace
AF ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the AF CTR SFC to A015.
Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.
VFR Arrival Procedures
VFR aircraft should track via a VFR inbound point at A015 and be instructed as below:
| VFR Approach Point | RWYs 04 | RWYs 22 | RWYs 10 | RWYs 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVT | "Join Base RWY 04L, report CBRG" | "Join Base RWY 22R, report CBRG" | "Join Final RWY 10L, report CBRG" | "Join Downwind RWY 28R, maintain A015, report CBRG" |
| GON | "Join Final RWY 04L" | "Join Downwind RWY 22R, maintain A015" | "Join Final RWY 10R" | "Join Downwind RWY 28L, maintain A015" |
| PKR | "Join Base RWY 04R, report Logan Bridge" | "Join Base RWY 22L, report Logan Bridge" | "Join Base RWY 10R, report Logan Bridge" | "Join Base 28L, report Logan Bridge" |
| TAR | "Join Base RWY 04R" | "Join Base RWY 22L" | "Join Downwind RWY 10R, maintain A015" | "Join Final RWY 28L" |
Note
Aircraft joining downwind are instructed to maintain A015 for separation with aircraft departing the zone at A010. Once inbound aircraft are clear of the departure track, they should be "cleared visual approach".
VFR Departure Procedures
| Planned Departure Tracks | "Intentions" | Tracking Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| BTN 310 & 019 DEG | Northern Departure | Track via WTBG |
| BTN 020 & 099 DEG | Eastern Departure | Track via Gateway Motorway and Pacific Motorway Intersection (Not available when Rwy 22 active EXC if departing into Class C) |
| BTN 100 & 204 DEG | Southern Departure | Track 135 DEG from Archerfield |
| BTN 205 & 309 DEG | Western Departure | DEP AF CTR on a track between 220 & 309. Acft must nominate outbound DEP track with TAXI call |
| Other | As approved by ATC |
VFR departures will depart the control zone at A010.
Aircraft should advise planned Departure Procedure to AF SMC with TAXI call and AF ADC with READY call.
Example
VPF: "Archer Ground, Cherokee VPF is on the Main Apron, solo, Western Departure, received information Alpha, request taxi"
VPF: "Archer Tower, Cherokee VPF is B8, runway 10 Left for Western Departure, ready"
Circuits
The circuit direction changes depending on time of day and runway being used.
| Runway | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 04R | Right | - |
| 04L | Left | - |
| 22R | Right | - |
| 22L | Left | - |
| 10R | Right | - |
| 10L | Left | Left |
| 28R | Right | Right |
| 28L | Left | - |
Circuits are to be flown at A010.
ATIS
Runway Nomination
The ATIS must indicate the current runway config and nominate what each runway is being used for. This should be reflected on the ATIS as below:
| Runway | RWY Field |
|---|---|
| Single RWY | ALL OPERATIONS RWY (Number) |
| RWY 10/28 | RWY 10L/28R FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES NORTH; RWY 10R/28L FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SOUTH |
| RWY 04 | RWY 04L FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES NORTH AND WEST; RWY 04R FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SOUTH AND EAST |
| RWY 22 | RWY 22. EASTERN DEPARTURES NOT AVAILABLE. RWY 22R FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES NORTH AND WEST; RWY 22L FOR ARRIVALS SOUTH AND EAST AND DEPARTURES SOUTH |
Approach Expectation
The APCH field should include EXP INST APCH when:
- the ceiling is at or below A029; or
- visibility is less than 5000m
Coordination
Departures
When aircraft planned via a CTA departure are ready for takeoff and expected to depart imminently, AF ADC shall seek release of the aircraft through a 'Next' call.
Example
AF ADC -> BN TCU: "Next, XMM, Runway 10L"
BN TCU -> AF ADC: "XMM, Unrestricted"
AF ADC -> BN TCU: "XMM"
The Standard Assignable level from AF ADC to BN TCU is the lower of A040 or the RFL, any other level must be prior coordinated.
Arrivals/Overfliers
BN TCU will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to AF ADC.
IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to AF ADC, unless AF ADC nominates a restriction.
VFR aircraft require a level readback.
Example
BN TCU -> AF ADC: "via TVT for the visual approach, UJE"
AF ADC -> BN TCU: "UJE, visual approach"
Tip
Remember that IFR aircraft are only separated from other IFR or SVFR aircraft in class D. You should generally be able to issue a clearance for an approach and use other separation methods (visual separation, holding a departure on the ground) if separation is required with these aircraft.