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Aerodrome

Positions

Name Callsign Frequency Login ID
Port Vila ADC Port Vila Tower 118.300 NVVV_TWR
Port Vila ATIS 126.400 NVVV_ATIS

Airspace

Port Vila ADC is responsible for:

  • The Class D airspace within the NVVV CTR, defined as SFC to A035 within 20nm of the NVVV ARP, and
  • The Class D airspace within the NVVV TMA, defined as A035 to A095 within 50nm of the NVVV ARP.

NVVV TWR Airspace

Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.

Important

NVVV ADC's airspace exceeds the default visibilty range for the TWR position in VatSys. When logging on to this position, ensure your visibility range is set to 50nm.

Local Procedures

Approach Selection

In VMC by day, all aircraft shall be assigned a visual approach.

In all other situations:

  • IFR aircraft arriving Runway 29 shall be assigned either the VOR/DME or the RNAV approach.
  • IFR aircraft arriving Runway 11 shall be assigned the VOR/DME/NDB approach, or the RNAV approach if conditions preclude any other alternative.

Runway 11

Approaches into Rwy 11 are offset due to terrain.

Runway 11 Approach Paths

Aircraft arriving via a Visual, VOR/DME/NDB approach will follow the Circling Guidance Lighting System to join final approximatey 1.1nm from the runway threshold. Aircraft arriving via the RNAV approach will follow an approach track offset by 30°.

Note

The missed approach path for all approaches involves a sharp turn to the south to avoid high terrain to the east of the airport. Take care to ensure positive separation between these aircraft and arrivals from the east.

VFR Operations

Training Area

A local training area is established SFC to A040 east of the airport between the Teouma River, the town of Forari, and the coast.

Port Vila Local Training Area (approx)

Aircraft on the VOR approach to Runway 29 will penetrate the training area on descent, and are not vertically separated with aircraft operating in the local training area. When the VOR approach to Runway 29 is in use, aircraft in the training area must advised to keep clear of the extended runway centreline.

Helicopter Operations

There are no specific helicopter movement areas at Port Vila. Helicopters will use aircraft movement areas for all operations.

Runway Modes

Circuit Direction

Runway Direction
11 Right
29 Left

SID Selection

In VMC by day, all aircraft shall be assigned a visual departure.

In all other situations:

  • IFR aircraft departing Runway 29 shall be assigned the NORTH, SOUTH, or EAST departure, according to their direction of travel.
  • IFR aircraft departing Runway 11 shall be assigned either the SOUTH or VOR departure, according to their direction of travel.

Coordination

Departures

Next coordination is required from NVVV ADC to NVVV_CTR for all aircraft entering NVVV CTA.

The Standard Assignable level from NVVV ADC to NVVV_CTR is:

Aircraft Level
All The lower of A090 and RFL

Arrivals/Overfliers

NVVV_CTR will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class D to NVVV ADC.

The Standard Assignable level from NVVV_CTR to NVVV ADC is A100, any other level must be prior coordinated.

Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.