Pingelly (PIY)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Pingelly	Melbourne Centre	133.900	ML-PIY_CTR
Cross†	Melbourne Centre	135.800	ML-CRS_CTR
Hyden†	Melbourne Centre	118.200	ML-HYD_CTR
Jarrah†	Melbourne Centre	120.300	ML-JAR_CTR
Leeman†	Melbourne Centre	122.400	ML-LEA_CTR
Grove†	Melbourne Centre	133.800	ML-GVE_CTR
Geraldton†	Melbourne Centre	134.200	ML-GEL_CTR

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

CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for PIY is Voice.

CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.

The CPDLC Station Code is YPIY.

Tip

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

Airspace

Sector Responsibilities

Pingelly (PIY)

PIY will provide final sequencing actions to ensure aircraft comply with their FF times prior to entering the Perth TCU. PIY is also responsible for issuing STAR Clearances for aircraft bound for YPJT, and Non-jets bound for YPPH and YPEA. See Perth Runway Modes for runway assignment.

For aircraft overflying the PH TCU place O/FLY in the LABEL DATA field.

Leeman (LEA)

LEA is responsible for assigning and issuing STAR clearance to aircraft inbound to Perth via IPMOR. See Perth Runway Modes for runway assignment.

Note

Controllers should be aware that VHF coverage near the LEA/IND border may be limited. Controllers should strive to issue HF frequencies and transfer of communications instruction prior to 160 NM PH DME.

Grove (GVE)

GVE is responsible for assigning and issuing STAR clearance to Jet aircraft inbound to Perth via JULIM and SAPKO. See Perth Runway Modes for runway assignment.

Hyden (HYD)

HYD is responsible for assigning and issuing STAR clearance to Jet aircraft inbound to Perth via KABLI/MALUP, DAYLR and LAVEX. See Perth Runway Modes for runway assignment.

Cross (CRS) / Geraldton (GEL)

Just keeping them separated!

Jarrah (JAR)

JAR is responsible for assigning and issuing arrival clearance to aircraft inbound to Perth via SOLUS. See Perth Runway Modes for runway assignment.

Note

Controllers should be aware there may be limited ADS-B coverage around Albany (YABA). Expect some areas of Class E airspace to be outside surveillance coverage. Procedural Standards may need to be used in these cases.

Sequencing in to YPPH

Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via JULIM and SAPKO, 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.

YPPH Runway Modes

Southwest Plan

With the Southwest Plan active, arrivals shall be processed to either runway 21 or 24 based on their feeder fix, as per the table below:

Feeder Fix	Assigned Runway
JULIM	21
SAPKO	21
IPMOR	21
KABLI	24 (or 21 if operationally required)
LAVEX	24
SOLUS	24

Northeast Plan

With the Northeast Plan active (runways 03 and 06 in use), all arrivals shall be processed to runway 03.

YPJT Arrivals

To facilitate smooth movement of traffic in the Perth TCU, IFR Arrivals to YPJT shall be assigned a STAR in accordance with the YPPH Runway Mode:

Feeder Fix	03/06	21/24
WOORA	Golf	WOORA PH JT (No STAR)
LAVEX	Golf	Romeo
KABLI (Jet)	Golf	Romeo
MALUP (Non-Jet)	Whiskey	Romeo (via KABLI)

Note

Assigning a STAR to YPJT Arrivals still does not meet voiceless coordination requirements to PH TCU. All YPJT Arrivals must be heads-up coordinated, including those assigned a STAR.

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
GVE, CRS, HYD	PIY	YPPH, YPEA	Non-jets only
GVE, CRS, HYD	PIY	YPJT
GEL	LEA	YPPH

First Contact

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

Transferring Sector	Receiving Sector	ADES	Notes
OLW(MEK, MTK, MZI)	GVE, HYD	YPPH, YPEA	Jets only
ASP(ESP)	HYD	YPPH, YPEA	Jets only
GVE, CRS, HYD	PIY	YPPH, YPEA	Non-jets only
GVE, CRS, HYD	PIY	YPJT
GEL, IND	LEA	YPPH
IND	GEL, LEA, JAR	YPPH

Coordination

PH TCU

Airspace

The PH TCU is responsible for the airspace within 36 DME of the PH VOR, SFC to F245.

Refer to Perth TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when PHD is online.

Note

A significant portion of the TMA airspace south of the PH VOR (roughly 20 DME onwards) is classified Class E with a lower limit of F125. Aircraft arriving from this direction from F130 and above shall be instructed to leave and re-enter controlled airspace on descent to the standard assignable level (or other appropriate altitude).

Arrivals/Overfliers

Voiceless for all aircraft:

With ADES YPPH; and
Assigned a STAR; and
Assigned A090

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

Departures

Voiceless for all aircraft:

Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
Assigned the lower of F180 or the RFL

All other aircraft going to PIY CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by PH TCU.

Enroute

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

PIY Internal

Changes to CFL are permitted up to the boundary from GVE, CRS and HYD to PIY.

All else is Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 20nm to boundary.

That being said, it is advised that PIY(All) gives Heads-up Coordination prior to 20nm in the following scenarios:
- JAR to PIY for all aircraft
- LEA to PIY for all aircraft

IND (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

PIY: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 129.25"