Alice Springs (YBAS)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs ADC | Alice Tower | 118.300 | AS_TWR |
| Alice Springs ATIS | 123.000 | YBAS_ATIS |
Airspace
AS ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace SFC to A045, as well as the Class C airspace A045 to A065, within the AS CTR.
Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.
Manoeuvring Area Responsibility
VFR Routes
Alice Springs has 10 VFR routes that follow prominent geographic features and highways. These established routes begin at various reporting points, providing entry to the CIRA. VFR Routes 8 and 9 provide separation from R215 Pine Gap.
Phraseology
SDA: "Alice Tower, Cirrus SDA, DPW, A065, inbound, received J, request clearance"
AS ADC: "SDA, Alice Tower, cleared to Alice Springs, via VFR Route 5, maintain A065"
SDA: "Cleared to Alice Springs, via VFR Route 5, maintain A065, SDA"
Tip
You can find details of all VFR Routes on the Alice Springs / Uluru VTC.
Surveillance
Surveillance coverage can be expected to be available at all levels in the AS CTR. Although AS ADC is not permitted to use surveillance for separation, ASP may assist by establishing surveillance separation standards via coordination
Coordination
Departures
Next coordination is required from AS ADC to ASP for all aircraft entering ASP CTA.
The Standard Assignable level from AS ADC to ASP is:
| Aircraft | Level |
|---|---|
| All | The lower of A070 and RFL |
Arrivals/Overfliers
ASP will heads-up coordinate all arrivals/overfliers to AS ADC
Phraseology
ASP -> AS ADC: "Via SADEL, QFA1956”
AS ADC -> ASP: "QFA1956"
The Standard Assignable level from ASP to AS ADC is A080, any other level must be prior coordinated.