Gundagai (GUN)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Gundagai	Melbourne Centre	128.400	ML-GUN_CTR
Bindook	Melbourne Centre	129.800	ML-BIK_CTR
Katoomba	Melbourne Centre	133.500	ML-KAT_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 GUN is Voice.

CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.

The CPDLC Station Code is YGUN.

Tip

Even though GUN'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 F285.
GUN assumes responsibility of the airspace to the North-West of the CB TCU above F245.

Note

GUN 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.

Reclassifications

CB TCU

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

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.

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.

Katoomba (KAT)

KAT is responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for YSCB and YSSY.

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.

Phraseology

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

Phraseology

GUN: "JST421, amended tracking and STAR available"
JST421: "JST421, go ahead"
GUN: "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.

STAR Clearance Expectation

First Contact

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

Transferring Sector	Receiving Sector	ADES
BLA, MUN(GTH), WOL	GUN	YSSY
ASP(BKE)	KAT	YSSY
ARL(MDE)	KAT	YSCB

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 SAN, 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/KAT 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/KAT airspace via any of the Green Shaded Corridors below

All other aircraft going to BIK/KAT 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 the AVBEG STAR; and
Assigned F130

All other aircraft coming from GUN 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 AVBEG, AKMIR, or CULIN; and
Assigned the lower of F240 or the RFL

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

Enroute

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

GUN Internal

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

It is also advised that KAT give Heads-up Coordination to BIK/GUN for aircraft not planned via MAKKA, prior to 20nm from boundary.