Tailem Bend (TBD)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Tailem Bend	Melbourne Centre	123.050	ML-TBD_CTR
Augusta†	Melbourne Centre	127.050	ML-AUG_CTR

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

CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for TBD is Voice.

CPDLC may be used in lieu when applicable.

The CPDLC Station Code is YTBD.

Tip

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

Airspace

Sector Responsibilities

TBD and AUG are responsible for Sequencing, issuing STAR Clearances, and issuing descent for aircraft bound for YPAD and YPED.

Sequencing in to YPAD

Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via:

MARGO and AGROS
ERITH and KLAVA

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.

YPAD STARs

Aircraft tracking via OJJAY and MARGO (ie J251 WHA H84 MARGO) from the North for Runway 23 shall be assigned:
RAYNA STAR with the OJJAY transition
not
SALTY STAR with the MARGO transition

vatSys will not necessarily select the correct STAR by default when entering the runway, so ensure the correct STAR is selected.

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
TBD	YWE(MUN)	YMML, YMAV

First Contact

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

Transferring Sector	Receiving Sector	ADES	Notes
YWE(MUN), ASP(BKE)	TBD	YPAD, YPED
ASP(All)	AUG	YPAD, YPED	Jets only

Coordination

AD TCU

Airspace

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

Refer to Adelaide TCU Airspace Division for information on airspace divisions when AAW is online.

Arrivals/Overfliers

Voiceless for all aircraft:

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

All other aircraft coming from TBD CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to AD 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 TBD CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by AD TCU.

Enroute

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

TBD Internal

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