Alice Springs (ASP)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | Melbourne Centre | 128.850 | ML-ASP_CTR |
| Alice Springs West† | Melbourne Centre | 131.800 | ML-ASW_CTR |
| Warburton† | Melbourne Centre | 124.900 | ML-WAR_CTR |
| Forest† | Melbourne Centre | 132.700 | ML-FOR_CTR |
| Woomera† | Melbourne Centre | 132.900 | ML-WRA_CTR |
| Bourke† | Melbourne Centre | 128.200 | ML-BKE_CTR |
| Esperance† | Melbourne Centre | 123.950 | ML-ESP_CTR |
† Non-standard positions may only be used in accordance with VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy
CPDLC
The Primary Communication Method for ASP is CPDLC.
The CPDLC Station Code is YASP.
Voice may be used in lieu when applicable.
Airspace
AS ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace SFC to A045, as well as the Class C airspace A045 to A065, within the AS CTR.
Reclassifications
AS CTR
When AS ADC is offline, AS CTR (Class D and C SFC to F125) within 80 DME AS reverts to Class G, and AS CTA (Class C F125 to F245) within 80 DME AS reverts to Class E, and both are administered by ASP. Alternatively, ASP may provide a top-down procedural 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.
Extending
Warning
ML-ASP_CTR is only permitted to extend to adjacent YMMM sectors.
Surveillance Coverage
Limited surveillance coverage exists in the FOR sector greater than 250nm from ADSB stations. Procedural Standards must be implemented prior to losing surveillance coverage
The Orange shaded areas will have limited surveillance coverage Below F330.
The Red shaded areas will have limited surveillance coverage at All Levels.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR, WRA, BKE | TBD(AUG) | YPAD, YPED | Jets only |
| BKE | TBD | YPAD, YPED | |
| ESP | PIY(HYD) | YPPH, YPEA | Jets only |
| BKE | YWE(KAT, GTH) | YSSY |
Coordination
Enroute
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.
ASP Internal
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.
AS ADC
Airspace
AS ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace SFC to A045, as well as the Class C airspace A045 to A065, within the AS CTR.
Refer to Reclassifications for operations when AS ADC is offline.
Departures
Departures from YBAS in to ASP Class C will be coordinated when ready for departure.
Example
AS ADC -> ASP: "Next, QFA797"
ASP -> AS ADC: "QFA797, Unrestricted"
AS ADC -> ASP: "QFA797"
The Standard Assignable level from AS ADC to ASP is the lower of A070 or the RFL, any other level must be prior coordinated.
Arrivals
YBAS arrivals shall be heads-up coordinated to AS ADC from ASP prior to 5 mins from the boundary.
Example
ASP -> AS ADC: "Via SADEL, QFA1956”
AS ADC -> ASP: "QFA1956"
The Standard Assignable level from ASP to AS ADC is A080, any other level must be prior coordinated.
WR ADC
By default, WR ADC owns the R222F Restricted Area. This airspace has vertical limits of SFC to F120. When WR ADC is active, this airspace is classified as Class D.
Coordination is not required between ASP(WRA) and WR ADC. Aircraft entering WR ADC airspace shall be handed off, and instructed to contact WR ADC for onwards clearance.
IND(INS) (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
ASP: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 129.25"