NOT FOR REAL WORLD USE
Position | IVAN CS | RT Callsign | Frequency |
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GMC | EGAA_GND | Aldergrove Ground | 127.750 |
AIR | EGAA_TWR | Aldergrove Tower | 118.300 |
INT | EGAA APP | Aldergrove Radar | 128.500 |
FIN | EGAA F APP | Aldergrove Director | 120.900 |
ATC Low Visibility Procedures come into effect when:
The following spacing should be used for arrivals during LVPs:
Aerodrome Control responsibilities at Aldergrove are split into:
During regular operations, runway 07/25 should be used. The selected Runway should have a tailwind of less than 5 knots.
Aldergrove QFE = QNH - 11 hPa
6000 ft
By ATC.
The standard routes for outbound aircraft are detailed in the following table. Routes may be varied at ATC discretion according to the prevailing traffic conditions.
Departing to | Via | Route |
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SE | L10, Q39 | BEL VOR RDL 154° - LISBO - RINGA |
L15, L603, Q38 | BEL VOR RDL 154° - LISBO - PEPOD | |
EGNS | L10 | DCT - SLYDA - L10 - IOM - DCT |
S | P620 | BEL VOR RDL 154° - LISBO |
N | P600 | BEL VOR RDL 075° - BLACA |
As instructed in the AIP, pilots requesting start-up are to report their aircraft type, stand number, QNH and the identification letter of the received ATIS information on first contact.
GMC shall confirm the pilot is in receipt of the correct QNH, if it is incorrect or not passed by the pilot the correct QNH must be passed and acknowledged.
Aldergrove does not have any Standard Instrument Departures (SID)’s. Departures clearances should be requested from Aldergrove Radar INT and should be issued by GMC using the following phraseology:
“Aircraft Callsign, Controller Callsign, Cleared to [Destination] via [Airway], [Departure Instructions] Squawk [SSR Code]“
Example:
”Easy 48HM, Aldergrove Ground, Cleared to Manchester via L15, After Departure left turn on track LISBO1, Climb to altitude 5000ft2, Squawk 4301.”
Datalink Clearances are not in use at Belfast Aldergrove.
Due to apron pushback procedures, prior permission is required for aircraft to vacate Runway 07/25 at Taxiway Bravo.
Flights | Stands |
---|---|
UK Domestic | 1 - 18 |
International | 21 - 29 |
Cargo | 1F - 5F |
Conditional clearances are only to be issued when the subject traffic lining-up or crossing is next to use the runway behind the arriving/departing aircraft upon which the condition is given.
A landing clearance shall only be given (except where a land-after instruction is issued) when the following criteria has been met:
All departures require a release from Aldergrove Radar (AA INT). Aldergrove departures are not free flow.
Wake turbulence separation minima on departure shall be applied by measuring airborne times between successive aircraft. Take-off clearance may be issued with an allowance for the anticipated take-off run on the runway; however, the airborne time interval shall reflect a difference of at least the required time separation. ATC does not have the discretion to reduce wake turbulence separation minima.
CAA Departure seperation minima must be applied between departing aircraft. Departure separation minima can also be found within the XU Quickview.
Aircraft should be transferred by AIR to Aldergrove Radar (AA INT) straight after departure, preferably no later than 2000ft.
If Aldergrove Radar (AA INT) is not offline, departures should be transferred to:
If none of the above are online, departures should be released to UNICOM
AA INT will retain control of arriving aircraft until the aircraft passes 4nm DME, transfer of communication can occur prior to this point.
AA INT is responsible for the necessary spacing between inbound aircraft. The AIR controller should monitor inbound aircraft to check that the correct spacing is being achieved.
Should any corrective action be required for arriving aircraft outside of 4nm DME, coordination should be effected between the AIR controller and AA INT.
The wake turbulence separation minima in the XU Quickview shall be applied to aircraft on final approach when:
(1) an aircraft is operating directly behind another aircraft at the same altitude or less than 1,000 ft below; or
(2) an aircraft is crossing behind another aircraft, at the same altitude or less than 1,000 ft below;
For details of missed approach procedures, please refer to the NATS UK AIP.
Aldergrove Radar (AA INT) is responsible for Approach Control services within the Aldergrove RMA.
The following holding area is available for Aldergrove traffic:
Fix | Level |
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BEL | MSL - FL140 |
There are no published STAR arrival routes for Aldergrove. Standard routes are published in the UK AIP. When possible, aircraft should be vectored from the final waypoint of these routes. Aircraft from these routes are released by Scottish Area Control (SAC) to Aldergrove Radar (AA INT) on an individual basis.
Approach from | Via | Route |
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NE | P600 | BLACA - BELZU |
E | FIR | BLACA/TMA Boundary - BELZU |
SE | L10 (RNAV 5 FL 75 and above) |
IOM - NELBO - BELZU |
L10 (Below FL 75) | IOM - RINGA - BELZU | |
UP6/L46 (RNAV 5) | REMSI - MASOP - NELBO - BELZU | |
M146 (RNAV 1 Below FL 255) |
ERDUV - LUSOD - PEPEG - ROBOP - IPSET - BELZU | |
M147 (RNAV 1 FL 255 and above) |
REMSI - UVPOK - NOPKI - MATUT - ROBOP - IPSET - BELZU | |
S | N34 | NEVRI - ABSUN - BELZU |
SW, W, NW and N | FIR | TMA Boundary - direct to BELZU |
A minimum radar separation of 3nm shall be used for all arriving traffic.
The wake turbulence separation minima in the XU Quickview shall be applied to aircraft on final approach when:
(1) an aircraft is operating directly behind another aircraft at the same altitude or less than 1,000 ft below; or
(2) an aircraft is crossing behind another aircraft, at the same altitude or less than 1,000 ft below;
AA INT should climb all departures from AA and AC to the standing agreement with SAC PC L2.
Sector Out | Sector In | To/ From | Agreement |
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EGAA_APP | EGPX L2 CTR | From EGAA/AC | Deps climb ↑FL90 |
VFR Circuits are variable direction. and are at the discretion of the controller. Circuits are usually flown to the north of the aerodrome during 07/25 operations with a height restriction of 1000ft on the QFE.
VFR transits must not penetrate the ATZ without approval from AIR. A gap should be made in the arrival stream to facilitate the crossing. Crossing overhead the airfield should be made at the landing threshold of the runway in use.
VFR Flights should route via Visual Reference Point’s (VRP) not above altitude 1500ft Aldergrove QNH.
VRP’s can be found within the Aurora sector file or referenced from the NATS UK AIP.
Special VFR flights may be authorised in the Aldergrove CTR. SVFR clearances to operate within the Aldergrove CTR, for the purpose of proceeding to or from the airport are not to be granted to fixed wing aircraft if the reported visibility at the airport is less than 3km or the reported cloud ceiling is less than 1000ft.
UK Flight Information Services (UK FIS) are provided by Aldergrove Radar (AA INT) subject to controller workload.