Wollongong (WOL)
Positions
| Name | ID | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong | WOL | Melbourne Centre | 125.000 | ML-WOL_CTR |
| Snowy | SNO | Melbourne Centre | 124.000 | ML-SNO_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).
Airspace
Reclassifications
When CB TCU is offline, CB TCU (Class C SFC to A085) reverts to Class G, and is administered by WOL. Alternatively, WOL may provide a top-down approach service if they wish.
Tip
If choosing not to provide a top down service, consider publishing a pre-formatted ATIS Zulu for the aerodrome, to inform pilots about the airspace reclassification.
When NWA is offline, the NW MIL CTR and restricted airspace within R421 is deactivated and the airspace is administered by WOL.
Tip
Consider publishing a pre-formatted ATIS Zulu for the aerodrome, to inform pilots about the airspace reclassification.
Departure and Arrival Procedures
YMES
STAR Assignment
The following subsectors are responsible for issuing STAR clearance.
| Subsector | STAR | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNO | LAREX TREVR |
All |
Sequencing
SNO is responsible for sequencing arrivals at YMES arriving from the east.
YSCB
STAR Assignment
The following subsectors are responsible for issuing STAR clearance.
| Subsector | STAR | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOL | BUNGO LEECE |
Non-Jet Jet^ |
Note
^ GUN(BIK) will issue STAR clearances to jet aircraft overflying the SY TCU en route to YSCB. WOL will issue STAR clearances to all other jet aircraft.
Sequencing
Sequencing arrivals from the east and northeast into YSCB is a responsibility of WOL.
Holding Fixes
Refer to the vatSys Enroute Holds map for details of published holds on the airways inbound to YSCB. Where delays necessitate holding, aircraft should be instructed to hold at the following positions. The listed time should be subtracted from an aircraft's assigned feeder fix time to determine when they should leave the hold.
| Feeder Fix | Holding Fix | Time from Hold to Feeder Fix |
|---|---|---|
| MANDA | NONUP | Jets: 3 min Non-Jets: 4 min |
| Others | Feeder Fix | - |
Adjacent Feeder Fixes
Aircraft assigned the same runway inbound via LEECE and BUNGO, 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.
YSNW
WOL is responsibile for facilitating operations in and out of YSNW.
Special Use Airspace
Restricted Areas
Nowra R420F
During times of high traffic, NW TCU may request the release of R420F up to F300.
Phraseology
NWA -> WOL: "There's a preplanned military exercise about to commence, request release of R420F up to F300"
WOL -> NWA: "R420F released to you F125 to F300"
NWA -> WOL: "R420F released F125 to F300"
With R420F released to NW TCU, transiting aircraft will need to be coordinated or rerouted. Every effort will be made to accommodate these aircraft on track, but if NW TCU can't accommodate them, they must be vertically or laterally rerouted to avoid the restricted area. NW TCU will communicate this requirement.
See Nowra Airspace for more details about the lateral boundaries of the Nowra restricted areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOL | BLA | YMML, YMAV | Jets only |
| WOL | GUN | YSSY | |
| SNO | HUO(WON) | YMML | |
| SNO | HUO | YMHB |
Terminal Handover Frequencies
Aircraft being transferred from enroute to a TCU with multiple frequencies shall be given the frequency for the revelant TCU position.
| ADES | STAR | Frequency (Controller) |
|---|---|---|
| YSSY | BOREE | 124.400 (SAN) |
| YSSY | MARLN | 124.400 (SAN) |
| YSSY | MEPIL | 124.400 (SAN) |
| YSSY | ODALE | 128.300 (SAS) |
| YSSY | RIVET | 128.300 (SAS) |
Tip
The quick reference tables above only include scenarios for which there is voiceless coordination. Refer to the diagram for the appropriate position/frequency for coordination and handoff for all other situations.
| STAR | Frequency (Controller) |
|---|---|
| AVBEG | 125.900 (CBW) |
| BUNGO | 124.500 (CBE) |
| LEECE | 124.500 (CBE) |
| MANDA | 125.900 (CBW) |
| POLLI | 125.900 (CBW) |
Tip
The quick reference tables above only include scenarios for which there is voiceless coordination. Refer to the diagram for the appropriate position/frequency for coordination and handoff for all other situations.
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
Heads-up Coordination required for all aircraft entering SY TCU from WOL CTA prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Assigned the lower of
F280or theRFL; and - that enter WOL airspace via any of the Green Shaded Corridors below
All other aircraft going to WOL 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 a STAR; and
- Assigned
F130
All other aircraft coming from WOL CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to CB TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Departures
Heads-up Coordination required for all aircraft entering WOL CTA prior to the boundary.
NW TCU
Airspace
The vertical limits of the NW TCU are SFC to F125, and up to F300 in R420F when activated.
Refer to Nowra Airspace Releases for operations with R421 and/or R420F released.
Arrivals/Overfliers
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YSNW; and
- Tracking direct to the NWA TACAN or YSNW; and
- Assigned
F130
All other aircraft coming from WOL CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to NW TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
Note
With R420F released to NW TCU, the majority of aircraft tracking via the NWA TACAN will need to be heads up coordinated as per above.
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via a published airway; and
- Assigned the lower of
F120or theRFL
All other aircraft going to WOL CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated by NW 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 WOL/SNO give Heads-up Coordination to the relevant sector, prior to 50nm from the boundary, for any aircraft not on the Q29 or V169 airways.
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.
Phraseology
SNO: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 124.65"
WOL Internal
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 50nm to boundary.