Benalla (BLA)
Positions
Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
---|---|---|---|
Benalla | Melbourne Centre | 132.200 | ML-BLA_CTR |
Eildon Weir | Melbourne Centre | 123.750 | ML-ELW_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 BLA is Voice.
CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.
The CPDLC Station Code is YBLA
.
Tip
Even though BLA's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers.
Airspace
Reclassifications
CB CTR
When CB TCU is offline, CB TCU (Class C SFC
to A085
) reverts to Class G, and is administered by WOL.
Note
BLA does not assume the CB TCU in the absence of a CB TCU controller. Assumption of the CB TCU is the responsibility of WOL. Controllers may choose to verbally coordinate the release of the CB TCU to either sector/subsector.
AY CTR
When AY ADC is offline, AY CTR (Class D and C SFC
to A085
) reverts to Class G, and is administered by BLA. Alternatively, BLA 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.
Sector Responsibilities
Eildon Weir (ELW)
ELW is responsible for the final sequencing actions in to YMML, and issuing STAR clearances to Non-jets bound for YMML and YMAV.
Benalla (BLA)
BLA is reponsible for issuing STAR clearances and initial descent for aircraft bound for YMML (Jets only), YMAV (Jets only), and YSCB. BLA is also responsible for sequencing in to YSCB, and initial sequencing in to YMML.
YSCB STARs
When Runway 35 is in use at YSCB, by default, vatSys will select the POLLI STAR with the ARRAN transition. Aircraft that have planned via EBONY and ARRAN (ie, aircraft on the Y59 airway) need to be assigned the POLLI STAR with the EBONY transition. This can be manually overridden in the aircraft's flight plan as shown below:
Sequencing in to YMML
Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via LIZZI and BOYSE, 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 |
---|---|---|---|
BLA | GUN | YSSY | |
ELW | BLA | YSCB | |
BLA | ELW | YMML | Non-Jets only |
First Contact
Aircraft being transferred from the following sectors shall be given STAR Clearance on first contact:
Transferring Sector | Receiving Sector | ADES | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
MUN(OXL,GTH) | BLA | YSCB | |
WOL | BLA | YMML, YMAV | Jets Only |
ELW | BLA | YSCB | |
BLA | ELW | YMML | Non-Jets only |
Coordination
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 BLA 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 WOL
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
- Assigned the lower of
F240
or theRFL
All other aircraft going to BLA CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by CB TCU.
ML TCU
Airspace
The Vertical limits of the ML TCU are SFC
to F245
.
Refer to Melbourne TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when MDN and/or MDS are online.
Arrivals/Overfliers
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YMML; and
- Assigned a STAR; and
- Assigned
A090
All other aircraft coming from ELW CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to ML TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via MNG, NONIX, or DOSEL; and
- Assigned the lower of
F240
or theRFL
All other aircraft going to ELW CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by ML 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 BLA give Heads-up Coordination prior to 50nm from the boundary in the following scenarios:
- BLA to GUN for aircraft not on the Y59 or W817 airway*
- ELW to MUN(YWE) and HUO(WON) for all aircraft
- BLA to MUN(OXL/GTH) and WOL for all aircraft
Tip
BLA should aim to handoff aircraft as soon as possible to GUN, so they can issue STAR clearance and commence sequencing. Remember, As per Standard coordination procedures, the Receiving sector may turn the aircraft 45° left or right and climb/descend to any level. So if required, nominate a restriction.
BLA Internal
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 20nm to boundary.
That being said, it is advised that ELW/BLA give Heads-up Coordination prior to 20nm from the boundary in the following scenarios:
- ELW to BLA for aircraft not on the Y59, H66, or W569 airway (Changes permitted up to boundary for sequencing/descent purposes)
- BLA to ELW for aircraft not on the Q29 or V169 airway (Changes permitted up to boundary for sequencing/descent purposes)
ES TCU
Reserved.
AY ADC
Airspace
AY ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the AY CTR SFC
to A045
.
Refer to Reclassifications for operations when AY ADC is offline.
Departures
Departures from YMAY in to BLA Class C will be coordinated when ready for departure.
Phraseology
AY ADC -> BLA: "Next, RXA6772"
BLA -> AY ADC: "RXA6772, Unrestricted"
AY ADC -> BLA: "RXA6772"
The Standard Assignable level from AY ADC to BLA is the lower of A070
or the RFL
.
Arrivals
YMAY arrivals shall be heads-up coordinated to AY ADC from BLA prior to 5 mins from the boundary.
Phraseology
BLA -> AY ADC: "via VEGRU1 arrival, QLK38"
AY ADC -> BLA: "QLK38, VEGRU1 arrival"
The Standard Assignable level from BLA to AY ADC is A080
.