Bindook (BIK)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Bindook	Melbourne Centre	129.800	ML-BIK_CTR
Wollongong†	Melbourne Centre	125.000	ML-WOL_CTR
Gundagai†	Melbourne Centre	128.400	ML-GUN_CTR

† Non-standard positions may only be used in accordance with VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy

CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for BIK is Voice.

CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.

The CPDLC Station Code is YBIK.

Tip

Even though BIK's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers.

Airspace

BIK assumes responsibility of the airspace within 45nm of SY DME above FL285.
GUN assumes responsibility of the airspace within the lateral limits of the CB TCU above FL245, except for the region to the south west, which is assumed by ELW(BLA).

Note

BIK does not assume the CB TCU in the absence of a CB TCU controller. Assumption of the CB TCU is the responsibility of ELW(BLA). Controllers may choose to verbally coordinate the release of the CB TCU to either sector/subsector.

Reclassifications

CB TCU

When CB TCU is offline, CB TCU (Class C SFC to A085) reverts to Class G, and is administered by ELW(BLA).

Nowra Airspace Releases

When NW TCU is online, R421 is activated and administered by the TCU controller from SFC to F125.

Tip

Display the lateral limits of the NW TCU by activating R421 in the Restricted Areas window.

During times of high traffic, NW TCU may request the release of R420F up to F300.

Example

NW TCU -> WOL: "There's a preplanned military exercise about to commence, request release of R420F up to F300"
WOL -> NW TCU: "R420F released to you F125 to F300"
NW TCU -> WOL: "R420F released F125 to F300"

With R420F released to NW TCU, transiting aircraft will need to be coordinated or rerouted. Every effort will be made to accommodate these aircraft on track, but if NW TCU can't accommodate them, they must be vertically or laterally rerouted to avoid the restricted area. NW TCU will communicate this requirement.

See Nowra Airspace for more details about the lateral boundaries of the Nowra restricted areas.

Sector Responsibilities

Bindook (BIK)

BIK will provide final sequencing actions and descent into YSSY.

For aircraft overflying the SY TMA, place 'O/FLY' in the LABEL DATA field.

Refer to the Sequencing into YSSY notes below for runway and STAR selection notes.

Wollongong (WOL)

WOL is reponsible for issuing STAR clearances, initial descent, and sequencing actions for aircraft inbound to YSCB. WOL is also responsible for issuing STAR clearance to Non-jet aircraft for YSSY which depart from an aerodrome within the subsector.

Gundagai (GUN)

GUN is reponsible for issuing STAR clearances and initial descent for aircraft inbound to YSSY.

GUN is also responsible for initial sequencing actions into YSSY. Aircraft cruising above F250 should be assigned no lower than F250 and handed to BIK for further descent. Aircraft cruising below F250 should be transferred to BIK at their cruise level.

Refer to the Sequencing into YSSY notes below for runway and STAR selection notes.

Sequencing into YSSY

Sequencing arrivals from the west into YSSY is a joint responsibility of GUN and BIK. Initial sequencing actions should be performed by GUN, with fine tuning and any holding required issued by BIK.

Aircraft from the south/west shall be assigned runway 16R/34L during PROPS. However, some situations may warrant the use of the alternate runway (16L/34R), such as heavy aircraft operationally requiring the longer runway from the north or large volumes of traffic requiring the use of both runways to minimise delay. In this case, coordination must be conducted with Brisbane Centre or Sydney Flow (if operating) to ensure that the sequence is built in an efficient and orderly way.

Example

BIK -> ARL: "Southwest of Sydney, VOZ421, with your concurrence will be assigned runway 34R for sequencing"
ARL -> BIK: "Concur, VOZ421 runway 34R, required landing time 22 due sequence from the north"
BIK -> ARL: "Runway 34R, landing time 22, VOZ421"

Jet aircraft for YSSY shall be assigned the RIVET STAR.
Non-jet aircraft for YSSY shall be assigned the ODALE STAR.

Tip

Whilst the preference is to keep jet/non-jet aircraft assigned the default STAR as above, there are situations where the sequence may be improved by assigning the adjacent STAR (e.g. a non-jet assigned the RIVET STAR). This is most common when assigning the alternate runway to an arrival.

Either SY TCU or BIK may propose utilising the adjacent STAR where two aircraft with significantly different cruise/descent speeds will be required to overtake or pass abeam each other to achieve a sequenced landing time, or if assigned different runways. This technique can allow aircraft to be processed for different runways independently with minimal delay by using the built-in separation afforded by the STAR height requirements.

In this case, coordination should be conducted to ensure that both controllers agree and no additional conflicts are created as a result (particularly with aircraft inbound from the north/east).

Example

BIK: "JST421, amended tracking and STAR available"
JST421: "JST421, go ahead"
BIK: "JST421, recleared direct AKMIR thence WELSH, ODALE, for the ODALE7 arrival, runway 34R, maintain FL350"
JST421: "Recleared direct AKMIR, WELSH, ODALE, for the ODALE7 arrival, runway 34R, maintain FL350, JST421"

Adjacent Feeder Fixes

Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via RIVET and ODALE, 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.

Sequencing into YSCB

Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via LEECE and BUNGO, 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
WOL	ELW(BLA)	YMML, YMAV	Jets only
WOL	GUN	YSSY

First Contact

Aircraft being transferred from the following sectors shall be given STAR Clearance on first contact:

Transferring Sector	Receiving Sector	ADES	Notes
ELW(BLA), YWE(GTH), WOL	GUN	YSSY

Coordination

SY TCU

Airspace

SY TCU is responsible for the airspace within a 45nm radius of TESAT, SFC to F285.

Refer to Sydney TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when SAS, SDN, SDS and/or SRI are online.

Arrivals/Overfliers

Voiceless for all aircraft:

With ADES YSSY; and
Assigned a STAR; and
Tracking via RIVET, assigned A100; or
Tracking via ODALE, assigned A090

All other aircraft coming from BIK CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to SY TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

Assigned the lower of F280 or the RFL; and
that enter BIK airspace via any of the Green Shaded Corridors below

All other aircraft going to BIK CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by SY TCU.

CB TCU

Airspace

The Vertical limits of the CB TCU are SFC to F245.

Refer to Canberra TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when CBW is online.

Refer to Reclassifications for operations when CB TCU is offline.

Arrivals/Overfliers

Voiceless for all aircraft:

With ADES YSCB; and
Assigned a STAR; and
Assigned F130

All other aircraft coming from BIK CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to CB TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.

Note

These coordination requirements apply to aircraft entering the CB TCU, even if the airspace is owned by ELW/BLA

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

Tracking via AVBEG, AKMIR, or CULIN; and
Assigned the lower of F240 or the RFL

All other aircraft going to BIK CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by CB TCU.

NW TCU

Airspace

The vertical limits of the NW TCU are SFC to F125, and up to F300 in R420F when activated.

Refer to Nowra Airspace Releases for operations with R421 and/or R420F released.

Arrivals/Overfliers

Voiceless for all aircraft:

With ADES YSNW; and
Tracking direct to the NWA TACAN or YSNW; and
Assigned F130

All other aircraft coming from BIK(WOL) CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to NW TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.

Note

With R420F released to NW TCU, the majority of aircraft tracking via the NWA TACAN will need to be heads up coordinated as per above.

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

Tracking via a published airway; and
Assigned the lower of F120 or the RFL

All other aircraft going to BIK(WOL) CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by NW TCU.

Enroute

As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.

That being said, it is advised that BIK give Heads-up Coordination to the relevant sector, prior to 50nm from the boundary, for any aircraft not on the Q29 or V169 airways.

TSN (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

BIK: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 124.65"

BIK Internal

Changes to the CFL are permitted up to the boundary for aircraft transiting BIK/GUN/WOL airspace internally. It is advised that BIK/WOL/GUN give Heads-up Coordination to the relevant sector, prior to 20nm from the boundary, for any aircraft not on the Q29, Y59, W113, or V169 airways.