Eildon Weir (ELW)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Eildon Weir	Melbourne Centre	123.750	ML-ELW_CTR
Benalla†	Melbourne Centre	132.200	ML-BLA_CTR
Snowy†	Melbourne Centre	124.000	ML-SNO_CTR

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

CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for ELW is Voice.

CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.

The CPDLC Station Code is YELW.

Tip

Even though ELW'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 BLA. Alternatively, BLA 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.

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:

Snowy (SNO)

SNO is reponsible for issuing STAR clearances and initial descent for aircraft bound for YSCB.

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	BIK(GUN)	YSSY
ELW	BLA	YSCB
SNO	HUO	YMHB
BLA	ELW	YMML	Non-Jets only
SNO	YWE(WON)	YMML

First Contact

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

Transferring Sector	Receiving Sector	ADES	Notes
YWE(OXL,GTH)	BLA	YSCB
BIK(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.

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
Assigned the lower of F240 or the RFL

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 the RFL

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 ELW give Heads-up Coordination prior to 50nm from the boundary in the following scenarios:
- BLA to BIK(GUN) for aircraft not on the Y59 or W817 airway*
- ELW to YWE and WON for all aircraft
- BLA to YWE(All) and BIK(WOL) for all aircraft
- SNO to BIK(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.

ELW 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/SNO 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)
- SNO to BLA for all aircraft

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.

Example

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.

Example

BLA -> AY ADC: "via VEGRU1 arrival, QLK38"
AY ADC -> BLA: "QLK38, VEGRU1 arrival"

The Standard Assignable level from BLA to AY ADC is A080.

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

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