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Mackay (YBMK)

Positions

Name Callsign Frequency Login ID
Mackay ADC Mackay Tower 124.500 MK_TWR
Mackay SMC Mackay Ground 121.700 MK_GND
Mackay ATIS 128.000 YBMK_ATIS

Airspace

MK ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the MK CTR SFC to A010.

MK ADC Airspace

Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.

Coordination

Departures

Auto Release

Next coordination is not required to MKA for aircraft that are:

  • Departing from a runway nominated on the ATIS; and
  • Assigned the standard assignable level; and
  • Assigned a Procedural SID; or
  • Not entering MKA CTA

The Standard Assignable level from MK ADC to MKA is:

Aircraft Level
All The lower of A060 and RFL

SMC

The controller assuming responsibility of SMC shall give heads-up coordination to MKA prior to the issue of the following clearances:

  • VFR departures entering MKA CTA
  • Aircraft using a runway not on the ATIS

Arrivals/Overfliers

MKA will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to MK ADC.
IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to MK ADC, unless MK ADC nominates a restriction.
VFR aircraft require a level readback.

Phraseology

MKA -> MK ADC: "Via BAVAM for the RNP RWY 32, VOZ1164”
MK ADC -> MKA: "VOZ1164, RNP RWY 32"