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Karratha (YPKA)

Positions

Name Callsign Frequency Login ID
Karratha ADC Karratha Tower 127.350 KA_TWR
Karratha SMC Karratha Ground 123.550 KA_GND
Karratha ATIS 134.550 YPKA_ATIS

Airspace

KA ADC Airspace

KA ADC Airspace

KA ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace within 31DME KA BCTA to A055.

Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.

Manoeuvring Area Responsibility

ADC is responsible for all taxiways between F and the Runway.

YPKA Manoeuvring Area Responsibility

YPKA Manoeuvring Area Responsibility

Separation

Surveillance

Surveillance coverage can be expected to be available at all levels in the KA CTR. Although KA ADC is not permitted to use surveillance for separation, OLW may assist by establishing surveillance separation standards via coordination

Coordination

Departures

Next coordination is required from KA ADC to OLW for all aircraft entering OLW CTA.

The Standard Assignable level from KA ADC to OLW is:

Aircraft Level
All The lower of A050 and RFL

Arrivals/Overfliers

OLW will heads-up coordinate all arrivals/overfliers to KA ADC

Phraseology

OLW -> KA ADC: "Via PD, KPG, Overflier”
KA ADC -> OLW: "KPG, A040"

The Standard Assignable level from OLW to KA ADC is A060, any other level must be prior coordinated.