Inverell (INL)
Positions
Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
---|---|---|---|
Inverell | Brisbane Centre | 134.200 | BN-INL_CTR |
Downs† | Brisbane Centre | 135.600 | BN-DOS_CTR |
Gold Coast† | Brisbane Centre | 130.400 | BN-GOL_CTR |
Straddy† | Brisbane Centre | 134.300 | BN-SDY_CTR |
Burnett† | Brisbane Centre | 123.000 | BN-BUR_CTR |
Noosa† | Brisbane Centre | 124.100 | BN-NSA_CTR |
Keppel† | Brisbane Centre | 125.900 | BN-KPL_CTR |
† Non-standard positions may only be used in accordance with VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy
CPDLC
The Primary Communication Method for INL is Voice.
CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.
The CPDLC Station Code is YINL
.
Tip
Even though INL's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers.
Airspace
GOL is responsible for the BN TCU when BN TCU is offline.
KPL is responsible for the RK TCU when RKA is offline.
INL is responsible for DOS, GOL, SDY, BUR, NSA, and KPL when they are offline.
Reclassifications
SU CTR
When SU ADC is offline, SU CTR (Class D SFC
to A045
) reverts to Class G, and is administered by NSA and BUR. Alternatively, NSA may provide a top-down procedural service if they wish (not recommended), and this must be coordinated to BUR.
Tip
If choosing not to provide a top down service, consider publishing an ATIS Zulu for the aerodrome, to inform pilots about the airspace reclassification. The More ATIS plugin has a formatted Zulu ATIS message.
CFS CTR
When CFS ADC is offline, CFS CTR (Class D SFC
to A045
) reverts to Class G, and is administered by MNN and INL. Alternatively, INL may provide a top-down procedural service if they wish (not recommended), and this must be coordinated to ARL(MNN).
Due to the low ceiling of CTA, when CFS ADC is offline, INL shall instruct aircraft departing into CTA to report lined up on the runway and issue an airways clearance (traffic pending) at that time.
Tip
If choosing not to provide a top down service, consider publishing an ATIS Zulu for the aerodrome, to inform pilots about the airspace reclassification. The More ATIS plugin has a formatted Zulu ATIS message.
RK CTR
Whilst the RKA controller is expected to provide a top-down service to YBRK when RK ADC is offline, this is not expected of a KPL controller when both RKA and RK ADC are offline. If electing not to provide a top-down service to YBRK, the RK CTR Class D is reclassified to Class G SFC
to A007
, and Class E A007
to A045
.
Tip
If choosing not to provide a top down service, consider publishing an ATIS Zulu for the aerodrome, to inform pilots about the airspace reclassification. The More ATIS plugin has a formatted Zulu ATIS message.
Sector Responsibilities
Inverell (INL)
INL is responsible for initial sequencing, issuing STAR Clearances, and issuing initial descent for aircraft bound for YBBN and YBCG.
Downs (DOS) / Straddy (SDY)
DOS and SDY are responsible for sequencing, issuing STAR Clearances, and issuing descent for aircraft bound for YBBN and YBCG.
Burnett (BUR)
BUR is responsible for final sequencing, issuing descent, and issuing STAR Clearances for Non-jets bound for YBBN and YBCG.
Gold Coast (GOL)
GOL is responsible for final sequencing for aircraft bound for YBBN, YBCG, and issuing of STAR Clearances and descent for YBSU.
Noosa (NSA)
NSA is responsible for facilitating YBSU traffic, including operating the Class C airspace A045
and above.
Keppel (KPL)
KPL is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances (Jets only) and initial descent for aircraft bound for YBSU, YBBN and YBCG.
Sequencing in to YBBN
Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via:
- BLAKA and GOMOL
- SMOKA and MORBI
Must be considered to be on the same STAR for sequencing purposes. That is, they must be at least 2 minutes apart at their respective Feeder fixes.
STAR Clearance Expectation
Handoff
Aircraft being transferred to the following sectors shall be told to Expect STAR Clearance on handoff:
Transferring Sector | Receiving Sector | ADES | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
INL | ARL | YSSY | |
INL | GOL | YBSU | |
KPL | BUR | YBBN, YBCG | Non-jets only |
NSA | KPL | YBRK, YBMK | |
KPL | KEN(SWY) | YBTL |
First Contact
Aircraft being transferred from the following sectors shall be given STAR Clearance on first contact:
Transferring Sector | Receiving Sector | ADES | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
ARL/MNN/MDE | INL, DOS | YBBN, YBCG | |
KEN(SWY), ISA(CVN) | KPL | YBBN, YBCG | Jets only |
ISA(CVN) | DOS | YBBN, YBCG | |
TSN(All) | SDY | YBBN, YBCG, YBSU | |
KPL | BUR | YBBN, YBCG | Non-jets only |
INL | GOL | YBSU | |
NSA | KPL | YBRK, YBMK |
STAR Assignment
PROPS
When operating a PROPS Runway Mode, Aircraft shall be assigned the appropriate 'ALPHA' STAR (or other STAR on pilot request), with the following runway selection:
FF | Runway |
---|---|
BLAKA | 01R/19L |
GOMOL | 01R/19L |
UGTUG | 01R/19R |
TEBOT | 01R/19R |
MORBI | 01L/19R |
SMOKA | 01L/19R |
WOODY | 01L/19R |
ENLIP | 01L/19L |
Other aircraft: | |
From the NORTH and WEST | 01L/19R |
From the SOUTH and EAST | 01R/19L |
These standard runway assignments may be modified strategically by the BAS or BFL controller.
Example
If during an event, the vast majority of traffic is coming from BLAKA and GOMOL feeder fixes, BAS/BFL may elect to assign 19L to BLAKA arrivals and 19R to GOMOL arrivals, to keep them strategically spearated in the TCU.
BFL -> INL: "All arrivals via GOMOL to be assigned 19R until further notice"
INL -> BFL: "Roger, Arrivals via GOMOL to be assigned 19R"
SODPROPS
When operating the SODPROPS Runway Mode, aircraft via ENLIP, BLAKA, GOMOL and UGTUG, shall be assigned the ISPON STAR with the appropriate transition. Aircraft via other Feeder fixes may be assigned the standard STAR.
Coordination
BN TCU
Airspace
The Vertical limits of the BN TCU are SFC
to F180
, except in BAC airspace, where it is SFC
to A075
in the North West, and SFC
to F125
in the South East.
Refer to Brisbane TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when BAS, BDN and/or BDS are online.
Arrivals/Overfliers
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YBBN or YBCG; and
- Assigned a STAR; and
- Assigned
A090
for YBBN arrivals; or - Assigned
F130
for YBCG arrivals
Additionally, Voiceless coordination may be used for YBCG arrivals tracking via BN and assigned F190
.
All other aircraft coming from INL CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to BN TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Voiceless for aircraft:
- With ADEP YBBN
- Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
- Assigned the lower of
F180
or theRFL
- With ADEP YBCG
- Tracking via APAGI and assigned the lower of
F120
or theRFL
; or - Tracking via BN and assigned the lower of
F180
or theRFL
- Tracking via APAGI and assigned the lower of
- With ADES YBSU
- Assigned the ITIDE STAR; and
- Assigned
F130
All other aircraft going to INL CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by BN TCU.
Enroute
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.
INL Internal
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 20nm to boundary.
That being said, it is advised that INL(All) give Heads-up Coordination to the relevant sector prior to 20nm from the boundary in the following scenarios:
- INL to DOS for all aircraft
- DOS to BUR, NSA, GOL and INL for all aircraft
- SDY to NSA, GOL and INL for all aircraft
SU ADC
Airspace
SU ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the SU CTR SFC
to A045
.
Refer to Reclassifications for operations when SU ADC is offline.
Departures
Departures from YBSU in to NSA Class C will be coordinated when ready for departure.
Example
SU ADC -> NSA: "Next, BNZ123, runway 31"
NSA -> SU ADC: "BNZ123, unrestricted"
SU ADC -> NSA: "BNZ123"
The Standard Assignable level from SU ADC to INL(NSA/BUR) is the lower of A040
or the RFL
.
Where possible (and no possible conflict exists), a higher level shall be assigned by INL(NSA/BUR) for high performance aircraft during next coordination.
Example
SU ADC -> NSA: "Next, VOZ924, runway 31"
NSA -> SU ADC: "VOZ924, F120"
SU ADC -> NSA: "F120, VOZ924"
Arrivals
NSA must ensure all YBSU arrivals have been assigned a STAR, unless the pilot is unable to accept one.
YBSU arrivals shall be coordinated to SU ADC from NSA prior to 5 mins from the boundary.
Example
NSA -> SU ADC: "via ITIDE2W Arrival, JST731"
SU ADC -> NSA: "JST731"
The Standard Assignable level from NSA to SU ADC is A060
, any other level must be prior coordinated.
RKA
Airspace
RKA is responsible for the airspace within the 'RK keyhole' SFC
to F150
.
Refer to Reclassifications for operations when RKA is offline.
Arrivals/Overfliers
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YBRK; and
- Assigned the ABVAS or DADBO STAR; and
- Assigned
A090
All other aircraft coming from KPL CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to RKA prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via BUDGI or TARES; and
- Assigned the lower of
F150
or theRFL
All other aircraft going to KPL CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by RKA.
CFS ADC
Airspace
CFS ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the CFS CTR SFC
to A045
.
Refer to Reclassifications for operations when CFS ADC is offline.
Departures
Departures from YCFS in to INL Class C will be coordinated when ready for departure.
Example
CFS ADC -> INL: "Next, BNZ185"
INL -> CFS ADC: "BNZ185, Unrestricted"
CFS ADC -> INL: "BNZ185"
The Standard Assignable level from CFS ADC to INL is the lower of A070
or the RFL
.
Arrivals
YCFS arrivals shall be coordinated to CFS ADC from INL prior to 5 mins from the boundary.
Example
INL -> CFS ADC: "via IDNER, VET"
CFS ADC -> INL: "VET"
The Standard Assignable level from INL to CFS ADC is A080
, any other level must be prior coordinated.
OK TCU / AMB TCU
Airspace
By default, OK TCU owns the airspace within the R654A-D restricted areas, and AMB TCU owns the airspace within the R625A-D restricted areas, unless stated otherwise by ad-hoc release or NOTAM.
Departures
All aircraft from AMB/OK TCU to INL(All) require Heads-up coordination prior to the boundary. Expect this coordination to be completed a short time after the aircraft becomes airborne (pending controller workload).
Example
AMB TCU -> NSA: "via COWIE, BUCK03."
NSA -> AMB TCU: "BUCK03, F190
"
Arrivals/Overfliers
All aircraft transiting from INL(All) to OK TCU and AMB TCU must be heads-up coordinated prior to 20nm from the boundary. Operations within OK TCU and AMB TCU are fairly ad-hoc, so there are no standard assignable levels. ENR and TCU controllers should coordinate to determine the most suitable level.
Example
GOL -> AMB TCU: "via HUUGO, STAL13, what level can I assign?"
AMB TCU -> GOL: "STAL13, A090
"
GOL -> AMB TCU: "A090
, STAL13"
TSN(HWE/FLD) (Oceanic)
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 15 mins to boundary.
Aircraft must have their identification terminated and be instructed to make a position report on first contact with the next (procedural) sector.
Example
INL: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 126.45"