Rockhampton (YBRK)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhampton ADC | Rocky Tower | 118.100 | RK_TWR |
| Rockhampton SMC | Rocky Ground | 121.800 | RK_GND |
| Rockhampton ATIS | 128.500 | YBRK_ATIS |
Airspace
RK ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the RK CTR SFC to A010.
Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.
SID Selection
Aircraft planned via TARES and BUDGI shall be assigned the Procedural SID that terminates at the appropriate SID terminus. Aircraft tracking to the north or south and 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 that are unable to accept a Procedural SID shall be assigned the Radar SID.
Coordination
Departures
Auto Release
Next coordination is not required to RKA 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 RKA CTA
The Standard Assignable level from MK/RK ADC to MKA/RKA is:
| Aircraft | Level |
|---|---|
| All | The lower of A060 and RFL |
SMC to TCU
The controller assuming responsibility of SMC shall give heads-up coordination to RKA controller prior to the issue of the following clearances:
- VFR departures entering RKA CTA
- Aircraft using a runway not on the ATIS
Arrivals/Overfliers
RKA will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to RK ADC.
IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to RK ADC, unless RK ADC nominates a restriction.
VFR aircraft require a level readback.
Phraseology
RKA -> RK ADC: "Via SARUS for the visual approach, VJN”
RK ADC -> RKA: "VJN, visual approach"