Kennedy (KEN)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy | Brisbane Centre | 120.150 | BN-KEN_CTR |
| Barra | Brisbane Centre | 123.800 | BN-BAR_CTR |
| Tabletop | Brisbane Centre | 120.550 | BN-TBP_CTR |
| Willis | Brisbane Centre | 127.600 | BN-WIL_CTR |
Non-Standard Positions
Non-standard positions may only be used in accordance with VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy.
Approval must be sought from the bolded parent position prior to opening a Non-Standard Position, unless NOTAMs indicate otherwise (eg, for events).
CPDLC
The Primary Communication Method for KEN is Voice.
CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.
The CPDLC Station Code is YKEN.
Tip
Even though KEN's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers.
Airspace
KEN is responsible for BAR, TBP, and WIL when they are offline.
BAR is responsible for the CS TCU when CS TCU is offline.
Reclassifications
TL CTR
When TL TCU is offline, TL CTR (Class C SFC to A085) reverts to Class G, and is administered by TBP. Alternatively, TBP may provide a top-down approach service if they wish.
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
All subsectors are responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for YBTL and YBCS on first contact.
YBCS STAR Clearances
YBCS has specific visual approach procedures for use when VMC exists below A030 in the terminal area. As such, light & medium category aircraft (B737/A320 and below), tracking via the following waypoints, shall be issued the relevant Victor STAR.
Heavy aircraft, and any aircraft not meeting the criteria below, must be issued the Instrument STAR.
Note
Due to the complex nature of the visual procedures, it may be helpful to ask inexperienced pilots if they are familiar with the Creek Corridor (runway 15) or are able to accept a visual circuit (runway 33), and otherwise issue the Instrument STAR.
Runway 15
| Waypoint | STAR |
|---|---|
| UPOLO | UPOLO Victor STAR |
| NONUM | NONUM Victor STAR |
| ZANEY | KASPI Victor STAR |
| LOCKA | KASPI Victor STAR |
| AVDAN | KASPI Victor STAR |
| OVLET | KASPI Victor STAR |
| ANDOP | KASPI Victor STAR |
| PUNIT | KASPI Victor STAR |
Runway 33
| Waypoint | STAR |
|---|---|
| ZANEY | KEEWI Victor STAR |
| LOCKA | KEEWI Victor STAR |
| AVDAN | KEEWI Victor STAR |
| OVLET | KEEWI Victor STAR |
Sequencing in to YBCS
Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via:
- ANDOP and PUNIT
- OVLET, AVDAN and LOCKA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBP | KPL(SWY) | YBRK, YBMK | |
| BAR | KEN | YBTL | |
| WIL | BAR | YBCS |
First Contact
Aircraft being transferred from the following sectors shall be given STAR Clearance on first contact:
| Transferring Sector | Receiving Sector | ADES | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISA | TBP | YBTL | |
| ARA/ISA | BAR, KEN | YBCS | |
| WIL | BAR | YBCS | |
| KPL(SWY) | TBP | YBCS | |
| BAR | KEN | YBTL | |
| TSN(All) | KEN(All) | YBCS, YBTL |
See Cairns STAR Clearance for instructions on issuing STAR clearances.
Coordination
CS TCU
Airspace
The Vertical limits of the CS TCU are SFC to F180.
Refer to Cairns TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when CS2 is online.
Arrivals/Overfliers
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YBCS; and
- Assigned a STAR; and
- Assigned the Standard Assignable level of:
- Radials 055° clockwise through to 355°:
A070 - Radials 355° clockwise to 055°:
A090
All other aircraft coming from KEN CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to CS TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
- Assigned the lower of
F180or theRFL
All other aircraft going to KEN CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by CS TCU.
TL TCU
Airspace
TL TCU owns the Class C and G airspace within 36 DME TL from SFC to F180.
Refer to Reclassifications for operations when TL TCU is offline.
Arrivals/Overfliers
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YBTL; and
- Assigned a STAR; and
- Assigned
A090
All other aircraft coming from TBP CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to TL TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
- Assigned the lower of
F180or theRFL
All other aircraft going to TBP CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by TL TCU.
Enroute
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.
KEN Internal
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.
TBP may make changes to CFL up to the boundary with KEN for the purposes of issuing descent for YBCS.
TSN(FLD/COL) (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.
Phraseology
ISA: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 126.45"
International (AYPM)
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.