Moorabbin (YMMB)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorabbin ADC | Moorabbin Tower | 118.100 | MB_TWR |
| Moorabbin SMC | Moorabbin Ground | 134.250 | MB_GND |
| Moorabbin ATIS | 120.900 | YMMB_ATIS |
Airspace
MB ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the MB CTR SFC to A025.
Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.
Runway 04/22
Runway 04/22 is not to be used as an active runway. Used for emergencies only
VFR Inbound Procedures
| VFR Approach Point | RWY 13 | RWY 17 | RWY 31 | RWY 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTO | Join final 13R | Join base 17R | Join downwind 31L | Join oblique downwind 35L |
| BAW | Join base 13R | Join base 17R | Join oblique downwind 31L | Join base 35L |
| CARR | Join downwind 13R | Join downwind 17R | Join oblique base 31L | Join final 35L |
| GMH | Join downwind 13L | Join base 17L | Join oblique base 31R | Join base 35R |
| ACE | Join base 13L | Join oblique base 17L | Join base 31R | Join oblique downwind 35R |
Circuits
Circuits are to be flown at A010.
| Runway | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 13L | Left | Left |
| 13R | Right | - |
| 31L | Left | - |
| 31R | Right | Right |
| 17L | Left | Left |
| 17R | Right | - |
| 35L | Left | - |
| 35R | Right | Right |
Coordination
Departures
Departures in to ML TCU Class C airspace require a "Next" call, where ML TCU will provide the cleared level. There is no standard assignable level.
Example
MB ADC -> MDS: "Next, SGE"
MDS -> MB ADC: "SGE, A060"
MB ADC -> MDS: "A060, SGE"
Departing aircraft will be cleared to leave and re-enter controlled airspace on climb to their assigned level, due to the structure of the Class C airspace around YMMB.
Example
MB ADC: "SGE, Cleared to leave and re-enter controlled airspace climbing to A060, no reported IFR traffic. Contact Melbourne Departures on 129.4"
SGE: "Cleared to leave and re-enter controlled airspace climbing to A060, Departures 129.4, SGE"
Arrivals/Overfliers
ML TCU will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to MB ADC.
IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to MB ADC, unless MB ADC nominates a restriction.
VFR aircraft will not be coordinated, and will need to receive their airways clearance from MB ADC.
Example
MDS -> MB ADC: "To the west, PLE, for the NDB-A"
MB ADC -> MDS: "PLE, NDB-A"
Tip
Remember that IFR aircraft are only separated from other IFR or SVFR aircraft in class D. Use other separation methods, such as holding a departure on the ground, if separation is required with these aircraft.