3. Cairns (YBCS)

Runway Modes

Single runway operations on either runway 15 or 33 will be in use for all aircraft.

Runway 15 will be the preferred Runway Mode.

Workload Management

Due to the extreme workload expected for all positions, the use of the OzStrips plugin for managing aerodrome positions is mandatory. Controllers should familiarise themselves with the plugin and the VATPAC recommended workflow.

Tip

The following OzStrips keyboard shortcuts may assist controllers managing busy frequencies:

T: Selects the strip of the last aircraft to transmit on frequency
W: Highlight the strip of the last aircraft to transmit on frequency

Airways Clearance Delivery (ACD)

Flight Plan Compliance

Ensure all flight plans are checked for compliance with the approved WF Route:

DCT CS Y177 BN DCT

OzStrips will flag any non-compliant WF route.

If an aircraft has filed an incorrect route and you need to give an amended clearance, this amendment must be specified by individual private message, prior to the PDC.

Phraseology

CS ACD: "AMENDED ROUTE CLEARANCE. CLEARED TO YBBN VIA CS Y177 BN DCT. READBACK AMENDED ROUTE IN FULL DURING PDC READBACK. STANDBY FOR PDC."

WorldFlight Teams

WorldFlight Teams will be highlighted by OzStrips and should receive priority at all stages of flight.

SID Selection

Runway 15 Departures shall be issued the AKROM1 SID.
Runway 33 Departures shall be issued the CS2 RADAR SID.

Departure Frequency

Regardless of runway in use, departure frequency shall be CS1 (118.4).

PDCs

PDCs will be in use by default, to avoid frequency congestion. ACD shall send a PDC to each aircraft as they connect, prioritising those who connected first. Upon successful readback of the PDC, ACD shall direct the pilot to contact SMC when ready for pushback or taxi.

The PDC Indicator will be displayed on a strip when a PDC has been sent to that pilot.

Tip

OzStrips displays strips in the Preactive bay ordered by connection time. Aircraft who connected first are shown down the bottom of the bay.

Work through the OzStrips Preactive bay from bottom to top when sending PDCs.

Surface Movement Control (SMC)

Pushback Delays

SMC will be responsible for delaying aircraft's pushback requests, in order to avoid overloading the taxiways.

If there are more than 5 aircraft in the queue at any Holding Point, do not approve any more pushback requests. Instead, use the queue function to keep track of who is awaiting push.

OzStrips

All aerodrome controllers must be familiar with the VATPAC recommended workflow for OzStrips.

Ensure the Queue function is used to actively to keep track of the order of requests.

Taxi Routes

Grass Taxiing

Due to the taxiway layout at YBCS, two temporary grass taxiways have been established to minimise delays.

Runway 15

Aircraft from the RPT apron should taxi outbound via B and the northern grass to the full length of runway 15. Aircraft from the GA apron should taxi outbound to holding point A3 for an intersection departure. If this is not suitable, they should be instructed to taxi via the western grass (not pictured) to the full length of runway 15.

Runway 33

Aircraft from the RPT apron should taxi outbound via B and the southern grass to the full length of runway 33. Aircraft from the GA apron should taxi outbound to holding point A4 for an intersection departure.

Backtracks to full length will not be available.

Tower Control (ADC)

Departure Spacing

Ensure that a minimum of 90 second spacing is applied between subsequent departures from the same runway.

CS2 Assigned Heading

Departures from runway 33 shall be assigned heading 040.

Wake Turbulence Separation

Due to the tight sequence, there are times that Wake Turbulence Separation cannot practically be applied.

When a following aircraft is of a lighter Wake Turbulence Category than the preceding aircraft, a traffic statement and wake turbulence caution shall be issued.

Phraseology

CS ADC: "BNZ1193, A380 has just departed ahead. Caution Wake Turbulence. Runway 33, Cleared for Takeoff"
BNZ1193: "Cleared for Takeoff Runway 33, BNZ1193"

ATIS

The ATIS OPR INFO shall include:
EXP CLR VIA PDC, ACFT ON WESTERN APRONS EXP INTERSECTION DEPARTURE, EXP DEPARTURE DELAYS DUE EVENT

Coordination

CS TCU

Autorelease is available for aircraft assigned A060, and:

Runway	SID	Assigned Heading
15	AKROM1	-
33	CS2	H040

Departures Controller

All departures shall be handed off to CS1.