4. Darwin (YPDN)
Runway Modes
Single runway operations on either runway 11 or 29 will be in use for all aircraft. Runway 18/36 will not be available for arrivals and departures, due to its use as a taxiway for some aircraft.
Workload Management
Due to the extreme workload expected for all positions, the use of the OzStrips plugin for managing aerodrome positions is mandatory. Controllers should familiarise themselves with the plugin and the VATPAC recommended workflow.
Airways Clearance Delivery (ACD)
Flight Plan Compliance
Ensure all flight plans are checked for compliance with the approved WF Route:
DCT DN Y25 RUPEG DCT IGOPO B598 ESKIM DCT GUMBU DCT PY DCT
OzStrips will flag any non-compliant WF route.
If an aircraft has filed an incorrect route and you need to give an amended clearance, this amendment must be specified by individual private message, prior to the PDC.
Example
DN ACD: "AMENDED ROUTE CLEARANCE. CLEARED TO AYPY VIA RUPEG DCT IGOPO B598 ESKIM DCT GUMBU DCT PY DCT. READBACK AMENDED ROUTE IN FULL DURING PDC READBACK. STANDBY FOR PDC."
WorldFlight Teams
WorldFlight Teams shall have STS/STATE added to their remarks, and WF TEAM added to their Global Ops Field, to ensure they receive priority.
Tip
The vatSys Events Plugin will also highlight WF Teams, as shown below. Click on the link to install it, or alternatively, use the Plugin Manager
Strip Setup
By default, vatSys strips will be set to show in Alphabetical Order.
This must be changed to be ordered by Time, as shown below.
SID Selection
Runway 11 Departures shall be issued the RUPEG2 SID.
Runway 29 Departures shall be issued the DN7 RADAR SID.
Departure Frequency
Regardless of Runway in use, Departure frequency shall be DAE (125.2).
PDCs
PDCs will be in use by default, to avoid frequency congestion. ACD shall send a PDC to each aircraft as they connect, prioritising those who connected first. Upon successful readback of the PDC, ACD shall direct the pilot to contact SMC when ready for pushback or taxi.
Tip
OzStrips displays strips in the Preactive bay ordered by connection time. Aircraft who connected first are shown down the bottom of the bay.
Work through the OzStrips Preactive bay from bottom to top when sending PDCs.
Surface Movement Control (SMC)
Pushback Delays
SMC will be responsible for delaying aircraft's pushback requests, in order to avoid overloading the taxiways.
If there are more than 5 aircraft in the queue at any Holding Point, do not approve any more pushback requests. Instead, use the queue function to keep track of who is awaiting push.
OzStrips
All aerodrome controllers must be familiar with the VATPAC recommended workflow for OzStrips.
Ensure the Queue function is used to actively to keep track of the order of requests.
A Custom PDC SENT bar should be created in the Preactive window, to keep track of who has and hasn't received a PDC.
A388 Parking
There is only 1 stand suitable for A388 parking (refer to YPDN Apron Chart). If this is occupied, A388 aircraft must be instructed to park off-apron on grass.
Taxi Routes
Grass Taxiing
Due to the taxiway layout at YPDN, some aircraft may need to taxi via temporary grass taxiways, as shown below:
Runway 11
Aircraft from the RPT apron should taxi outbound via B2 and Z to holding point C4. Aircraft from the southwestern apron should taxi outbound via C2 to holding point A1. C3 should not be used as a holding point.
Aircraft vacating runway 11 to the left (north) should be instructed to taxi via the northern grass and E2 to the bay. Aircraft vacating to the right (south) should be instructed to taxi via A, runway 18, and C1 to the southwestern apron. Alternatively, they may park at the BRA or FRA aprons.
Runway 29
Aircraft from the RPT apron should taxi outbound via E2 and the northern grass. Aircraft from the southwestern apron should taxi outbound via C1, runway 36, and A to holding point A6.
Aircraft vacating runway 29 to the right (north) should be instructed to taxi via Z (if required) and B2 to the bay. Aircraft vacating to the left (south) will be instructed by ADC to vacate at C3 or A1. They should be instructed to taxi via A1 (if required) and C2 to the southwestern apron.
Tower Control (ADC)
Departure Spacing
Ensure that a minimum of 90 second spacing is applied between subsequent departures from the same runway.
DN7 Assigned Heading
Departures from Runway 29 will be assigned the DN7 SID with an assigned heading of H130.
Wake Turbulence Separation
Due to the tight sequence, there are times that Wake Turbulence Separation cannot practically be applied.
When a following aircraft is of a lighter Wake Turbulence Category than the preceding aircraft, a traffic statement and wake turbulence caution shall be issued.
Example
DN ADC: "BNZ1193, A380 has just departed ahead. Caution Wake Turbulence. Runway 29, Cleared for Takeoff"
BNZ1193: "Cleared for Takeoff Runway 29, BNZ1193"
Runway Vacating Instructions
ADC should assess traffic congestion on both the north and south sides of the aerodrome, and direct pilots to vacate towards the least congested side.
Runway 11
Aircraft intended for the northern aprons should be instructed to vacate at either E2 or via the northern grass if they miss it. Aircraft intended for the southwestern apron should be instructed to vacate on any taxiway to the right.
Example
DN ADC: "QFA25, vacate to the right, runway 11, cleared to land"
Runway 29
Aircraft intended for the northern aprons should be instructed to vacate at either B2 or runway 36. This way, any pilots who miss the crossing runway can still vacate via C4. Aircraft intended for the southwestern apron should be instructed to vacate at either C3 or A1.
Important
It is vital that aircraft do not vacate left (south) prior to runway 36, as this will cause significant conflict with the outbound taxi route and likely to lead to the aircraft being required to disconnect. If an aircraft slows down rapidly, consider instructing them to vacate to the right via B2 or reminding them to keep their speed up and roll through to vacate at C3.
ATIS
The ATIS OPR INFO shall include:
EXP CLR VIA PDC
Coordination
DN TCU
Auto Release
Available for aircraft assigned F180, and:
| Runway | SID | Assigned Heading |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | RUPEG2 | - |
| 29 | DN7 | H130 |
Departures Controller
All departures shall be handed off to DAE.
DAW has No Restrictions or Requirements on Runway 29 Departures.