Aerodrome
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby ADC | Jacksons Tower | 118.100 | AYPY_TWR |
| Port Moresby SMC | Jacksons Ground | 121.700 | AYPY_GND |
| Port Moresby ATIS | 128.000 | AYPY_ATIS |
Airspace
AYPY ADC is responsible for the Class C Airspace within the AYPY CTR SFC to A020.
Maneuvering Area
Responsibility
ADC is responsible for Taxiways M, F, and A beyond the Runway 14R/32L holding points. ADC is also responsible for the engine runup bay (the decommissioned section of Runway 14R/32L between Taxiways L and A1).
Note
While Taxiways A and M do not directly intersect Runway 14R/32L, they must still be kept clear of traffic for arriving and departing traffic. All aircraft need explicit clearance to cross the Runway 14R/32L holding points on these taxiways.
Unless operationally required, AYPY ADC should consider releasing Runway 14R/32L to AYPY SMC to minimise the need for coordination.
Local Procedures
Standard Departure Clearances
In lieu of a SID, departing aircraft may be issued with a Standard Departure Clearance (SDC). Aircraft cleared via an SDC will depart the circuit visually, and then intercept the track specified by five miles.
AYPY SMC will clear relevant departures via the appropriate coded SDC, write the departure name in the Global Ops Field.
Phraseology
AYPY SMC: "...cleared to Cairns via Departure 56 then KAPSO flight planned route..."
A list of the Standard Departure Clearances is available in the AIP Flight Supplement.
Daugo Training Area
The AYD901 (Daugo) Danger Area is in the south-west AYPY CTR, SFC to A040, and is used for flight training and practice approaches.
When activated, the airspace is administered by AYPYA.
Runway Modes
Runway Selection
The preferred runway direction is Runway 14.
Runway 14L shall be used for arrivals and departures when winds favour Runway 14 direction, or when:
- Tailwind less than 5 kts; and
- By day; and
- in VMC; and
- the runway is dry.
In all other conditions, Runway 32R shall be used for arrivals and departures.
Special Runway Operations
Parallel Runway Operations
Simultaneous parallel runway operations, including PROPS and SODROPS, are not authorised at AYPY. Departures on parallel runways should be sequenced so that no aircraft is departing simultaneously with a departure or missed approach on the other runway.
Important
Separation between traffic on parallel runways is not ensured by SIDs or approach procedures. Aircraft performing a missed approach, or departing Runway 14L/32R via some SIDs, will turn and cross the extended Runway 14R/32L centreline.
Runway 14R/32L
Runway 14R/32L is the shorter of the two parallel runways and is restricted to aircraft below 23,000KG MTOW. The runway is unlit, and cannot be used at night.
Circuits
| Runway | Direction |
|---|---|
| 14L | Left |
| 32R | Right |
| 14R | Right |
| 32L | Left |
SID Selection
Aircraft planned via GUNKI, LOTGU, NUPTA, ODOGA, RUVKI, STARF, TOMOM or UNSAM shall be assigned the Procedural SID that terminates at the appropriate waypoint. Jet aircraft not planned via any of these waypoints shall receive amended routing via the most appropriate SID terminus, unless the pilot indicates they are unable to accept a Procedural SID.
Aircraft departing Runway 14R/32L and aircraft that are unable to accept a Procedural SID may be assigned an SDC, or a visual departure.
ATIS
Approach Expectation
If visual approaches are in operation the APCH field must state EXP VISUAL APCH.
Coordination
Auto Release
'Next' coordination is not required to AYPYA for aircraft that are:
- Departing from a runway nominated on the ATIS; and
- Assigned the standard assignable level; and
- Assigned a Procedural SID.
All other aircraft require a 'Next' call to AYPYA.
The standard assignable level from AYPY ADC to AYPYA is the lower of A050 or the RFL.
Charts
Reference
Charts can be found on the PNG AIP Flight Supplement.