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Karratha (YPKA)

Positions

Name Callsign Frequency Login Identifier
Karratha SMC Karratha Ground 123.550 KA_GND
Karratha ADC Karratha Tower 127.350 KA_TWR
Karratha ATIS N/A 134.550 YPKA_ATIS

Airspace

KA ADC Airspace

KA ADC Airspace

KA ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the KA CTR SFC to A055.

Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.

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

A 'next' call is made for all aircraft when they are next to depart. KA ADC must inform OLW if the aircraft does not depart within 2 minutes of the next call.

Example

KA ADC -> OLW: "Next, NWK694"
OLW -> KA ADC: "NWK694, Unrestricted"
KA ADC -> OLW: "NWK694"

The Standard Assignable level from KA ADC to OLW is the lower of A050 or the RFL, any other level must be prior coordinated.

Arrivals/Overfliers

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

Example

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.