Tasman (TSN)
Positions
| Name | ID | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasman | TSN | Brisbane Radio | 124.650 (17.904) | BN-TSN_FSS |
| Coral | COL | Brisbane Radio | 133.150 (6.556) | BN-COL_FSS |
| Flinders | FLD | Brisbane Radio | 132.850 (13.318) | BN-FLD_FSS |
| Howe ^ | HWE | Brisbane Centre | 124.950 | BN-HWE_CTR |
^ Refer to Howe
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).
CPDLC
The Primary Communication Method for TSN is CPDLC. Voice may be used in lieu when applicable.
Airspace
Extending
Important
TSN (and its subsectors) are not permitted to extend to any adjacent Domestic/International sectors
Howe (HWE)
HWE is a non-standard subsector that sits within TSN. Unlike TSN, it operates as a VHF Surveillance sector when it is open.
Due to limitations in VHF/HF coupling, HWE cannot extend to adjacent HF units.
Sector Ownership
Due to limitations in vatSys, TSN cannot relinquish sector ownership of the HWE sector when HWE is online. Tracks inbound to HWE airspace will appear as Blue Announced tracks to both TSN and HWE.
Coral (COL)
The COL subsector includes the AGGG and ANAU FIRs. These FIRs do not have their own positions, and cannot be split off from COL.
Surveillance Coverage
Limited surveillance coverage exists for aircraft in CTA greater than 250nm from LHI. Procedural Standards must be implemented prior to losing surveillance coverage
Local Procedures
Special Use Airspace
There are multiple volumes of SUA within TSN airspace, mostly associated with military operations in and out of YAMB and YWLM.
AMA (or INL on their behalf) and WLM TCU (or ARL) will coordinate the activation these SUA prior to any activity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSN, HWE | ARL(OCN) | YSSY | |
| FLD, HWE | INL(SDY) | YBBN, YBCG, YBSU | |
| FLD | KEN(All) | YBCS, YBTL |
Coordination
Domestic Enroute
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 15 mins to boundary.
TSN Internal
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 15 mins to boundary.
Important
Aircraft separated by a surveillance separation standard must be re-established at an applicable procedural standard prior to handoff to a procedural enroute sector.
Aircraft leaving HWE in it's surveillance configuration must have their identification terminated and be instructed to make a position report on first contact with the next (procedural) sector.
Phraseology
HWE: "UAE845, identification terminated, report position to Brisbane Radio, 124.65"
NWWWA/NVVVA
The vertical limits of CTA within TSN and NWWWA/NVVVA mean it is not possible for an aircraft to transit directly from either TCU into TSN CTA and vice versa. As per Standard coordination procedures no coordination is required, provided there are no changes to route or level within 5 mins to boundary.
Pacific Oceanic + AYPM
As per Standard coordination procedures, Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within 15 mins to boundary.
Important
Aircraft separated by a surveillance separation standard must be re-established at an applicable procedural standard prior to handoff to a procedural enroute sector. Aircraft entering VATNZ airspace on the same track must be either vertically separated or laterally separated by a 10 minute longitudinal standard prior to handoff.
Aircraft leaving HWE in it's surveillance configuration must have their identification terminated and be instructed to make a position report on first contact with the next (procedural) sector.
Phraseology
HWE: "QFA121, identification terminated, report position to Auckland Radio, 129.0"