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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

Airspace

Inverell Airspace

Inverell 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.

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.

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.

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
HWE, FLD 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 the RFL
  • With ADEP YBCG
    • Tracking via APAGI and assigned the lower of F120 or the RFL; or
    • Tracking via BN and assigned the lower of F180 or the RFL
  • 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"
NSA -> SU ADC: "BNZ123, Unrestricted"
SU ADC -> NSA: "BNZ123"

The Standard Assignable level from SU ADC to NSA is the lower of A050 or the RFL.

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 A070

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 the RFL

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"

FLD (Oceanic)

As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 15 mins to boundary.