2. Darwin (YPDN)

Runway Modes

Single runway operations on either runway 11 or 29 will be in use for all aircraft.

Runway 11 will be the preferred Runway Mode.

Runway 18/36 will not be available for arrivals and departures, due to its use as a taxiway for some aircraft.

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 DN DCT TOREX DCT TMK W68 JPA 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

DN ACD: "AMENDED ROUTE CLEARANCE. CLEARED TO WAJJ VIA DN DCT TOREX DCT TMK W68 JPA 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

All departures shall be issued the DN7 RADAR SID.

Departure Frequency

Regardless of runway in use, departure frequency shall be DAE (125.2).

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.

A388 Parking

There is only 1 stand suitable for A388 parking (refer to YPDN Apron Chart). If this is occupied, A388 aircraft must be instructed to park off-apron on grass.

Taxi Routes

Grass Taxiing

Due to the taxiway layout at YPDN, some aircraft may need to taxi via temporary grass taxiways, as shown below:

Runway 11

Aircraft from the RPT apron should taxi outbound via B2 and Z to holding point C4. Aircraft from the southwestern apron should taxi outbound via C2 to holding point A1. C3 should not be used as a holding point.

Aircraft vacating runway 11 to the left (north) should be instructed to taxi via the northern grass and E2 to the bay. Aircraft vacating to the right (south) should be instructed to taxi via A, runway 18, and C1 to the southwestern apron. Alternatively, they may park at the BRA or FRA aprons.

Runway 29

Aircraft from the RPT apron should taxi outbound via E2 and the northern grass. Aircraft from the southwestern apron should taxi outbound via C1, runway 36, and A to holding point A6.

Aircraft vacating runway 29 to the right (north) should be instructed to taxi via Z (if required) and B2 to the bay. Aircraft vacating to the left (south) will be instructed by ADC to vacate at C3 or A1. They should be instructed to taxi via A1 (if required) and C2 to the southwestern apron.

Tower Control (ADC)

Departure Spacing

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

DN7 Assigned Heading

Departures shall be assigned a heading in accordance with the table below:

Departure Runway	Assigned Heading
11	H030
29	H130

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

DN ADC: "BNZ1193, A380 has just departed ahead. Caution Wake Turbulence. Runway 29, Cleared for Takeoff"
BNZ1193: "Cleared for Takeoff Runway 29, BNZ1193"

Runway Vacating Instructions

ADC should assess traffic congestion on both the north and south sides of the aerodrome, and direct pilots to vacate towards the least congested side.

Runway 11

Aircraft intended for the northern aprons should be instructed to vacate at either E2 or via the northern grass if they miss it. Aircraft intended for the southwestern apron should be instructed to vacate on any taxiway to the right.

Phraseology

DN ADC: "QFA25, vacate to the right, runway 11, cleared to land"

Runway 29

Aircraft intended for the northern aprons should be instructed to vacate at either B2 or runway 36. This way, any pilots who miss the crossing runway can still vacate via C4. Aircraft intended for the southwestern apron should be instructed to vacate at either C3 or A1.

Important

It is vital that aircraft do not vacate left (south) prior to runway 36, as this will cause significant conflict with the outbound taxi route and likely to lead to the aircraft being required to disconnect. If an aircraft slows down rapidly, consider instructing them to vacate to the right via B2 or reminding them to keep their speed up and roll through to vacate at C3.

ATIS

The ATIS OPR INFO shall include:
EXP CLR VIA PDC, EXP DEPARTURE DELAYS DUE EVENT

Coordination

DN TCU

Auto Release

Available for aircraft assigned F180, and:

Runway	SID	Assigned Heading
11	DN7	H030
29	DN7	H130

Departures Controller

All departures shall be handed off to DAE.
A non-standard airspace split will be in use in the Runway 29 mode.