Mount Hagen (AYMH)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hagen ADC | Hagen Tower | 120.500 | AYMH_TWR |
| Mount Hagen ATIS | 128.400 | AYMH_ATIS |
Airspace
AYMH ADC is responsible for the Mt Hagen ATZ; consisting of Class F airspace SFC to A200.
Refer to the PNG Local instructions for more information about Class F/ATZ operations.
Local Procedures
Start Clearance
Aircraft require clearance from AYMH ADC before engine start.
Training Areas
The AYD903 (Mount Hagen) Danger Area is in the north-east AYMH ATZ, SFC to A100, and is used for flight training and practice approaches. The AYD907 (Waghi) Danger Area is directly adjacent the AYMH ATZ, SFC to A100.
The airspace within the Danger Area remains Class F. AYMH ADC will issue traffic information to aircraft reporting entering and when reporting leaving.
VFR Operations
Departure/Arrival Gates
Aircraft should report at the standard VFR Departure/Arrival Gates.
| Direction from AYMH | Code | Name | Dep/Arr |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | - | Rulna Gap | Both |
| North | - | Mugu Gap | Both |
| Northeast | - | Temearne | Both |
| East | - | Kimil Gap | Both |
| South | WUG | Wurup Gap | Both |
| Southwest | KRE | Kuta Ridge | Both |
| West | TMB | Tomba Gap | Both |
| North West | DYG | Diayer Gap | Both |
Helicopter Operations
Helipads and Landing Areas
There are no controlled helipads at AYMH. Multiple uncontrolled helipads have been established on the apron by private operators.
Helicopters also operate from landing areas at Mt Kaimunga (AYXK) and Mt Kegam (AYJK) within the Mt Hagen ATZ.
These helipads are outside the controlled manoeuvring area and do not receive explicit takeoff/landing clearance. Helicopters using these helipads be instructed to 'report on the ground'/'report when airbourne' in lieu of an explicit takeoff/landing clearance.
Coordination
Departures and Arrivals
As per Standard coordination procedures, coordination between AYMH ADC and AYPM is not required. However, a 5 minute change parameter applies to any aircraft that change level, route, or taxi within 5 minutes of the next sector's airspace.
Overfliers
As per Standard coordination procedures, coordination between AYMH ADC and AYPM is not required. However, a 5 minute change parameter applies to any aircraft that change level, route, or taxi within 5 minutes of the next sector's airspace.
IFR aircraft may either be handed off to AYMH ADC frequency by AYPM, or held on the AYPM frequency following coordination if there is no relevant traffic.
Phraseology
DEF tracking MUDIX H409 OKT
AYPM -> AYMH ADC: "via IKERU, DEF, any traffic or frequency requirements?"
AYMH ADC -> AYPM: "DEF, No reported IFR traffic, no frequency requirements."
AYPM CTR will put "AYMH NFR NIT" in the label data, and the aircraft will remain on the ENR frequency.
Charts
Reference
Charts can be found on the PNG AIP Flight Supplement.