Canberra TCU
Positions
Name | ID | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
---|---|---|---|---|
Canberra Approach East | CBE | Canberra Approach | 124.500 | CB_APP |
Canberra Approach West† | CBW | Canberra Approach | 125.900 | CB-W_APP |
Canberra Flow† | CBF | CB_FMP |
† Non-standard positions may only be used in accordance with VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy
Airspace
The Vertical limits of the CB TCU are SFC
to F245
.
Airspace Division
Coordination
Enroute
Departures
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- Tracking via a Procedural SID terminus; and
- Assigned the lower of
F240
or theRFL
All other aircraft going to ELW/BIK CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated by CB TCU prior to the boundary.
Example
CB TCU -> GUN: "EVY113, with your concurrence, will be assigned F180, for my separation with QLK165D"
GUN -> CB TCU: "EVY113, concur F180"
Arrivals
Voiceless for all aircraft:
- With ADES YSCB; and
- Assigned a STAR; and
- Assigned
F130
All other aircraft coming from ELW/BIK CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated to CB TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.
ADC
Airspace
CB ADC is responsible for the Class C Airspace within the CB CTR SFC
to A035
.
Auto Release
'Next' coordination is not required from CB ADC for aircraft that are:
a) Departing from a runway nominated on the ATIS; and
b) Assigned the standard assignable level; and
c) Assigned a Procedural SID
Example
CB ADC -> CB TCU: "Next, ABC, runway 35"
CB TCU -> CB ADC: "ABC, Track Extended Centreline, unrestricted"
CB ADC -> CB TCU: "Track Extended Centreline, ABC"
The Standard Assignable level from CB ADC to CB TCU is:
For IFR aircraft: A100
For VFR aircraft: The lower of A040
or the RFL
Helipads in the CB CTR
The Canberra CTR contains the Southcare Helicopter Base (YXSB) as well as two hospitals (Calvary Hospital and Canberra Hospital). Helicopters inbound to these helipads should be coordinated with CB ADC who can use a visual separation techniques as required. ADC and the TMA controller should work together to determine the most appropriate clearance limit (if required due traffic) for the helicopter, before frequency transfer is issued. ADC will issue a visual approach clearance when it is available.
Example
RSCU201 is an IFR AW139 helicopter tracking from the east for Southcare Base (YXSB).
CBE -> CB ADC: "To the east, RSCU201, for Southcare Base, are you able to separate with the arrival path to runway 35?"
CB ADC -> CBE: "Affirm, RSCU201 clearance limit Queanbeyan"
CBE -> CB ADC: "Clearance limit Queanbeyan, RSCU201"
CBE: "RSCU201, clearance limit Queanbeyan, contact Tower 118.7"
Departing helicopters may transit the CTR to Class G (under the direction of ADC) or be coordinated with the TCU to determine the availability of an airways clearance in CTA.
CB TCU Internal
All aircraft transiting between internal CB TCU boundaries must be heads-up coordinated.
Example
CBW -> CBE: "via CB, FD123"
CBE -> CBW: "FD123, A090"
Boundary coordination is not required between CBW and CBE for aircraft arriving or departing tracking via the 17/35 extended centreline.