NOT FOR REAL WORLD USE
Position | IVAN CS | RT Callsign | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
AIR | EGAC TWR | Belfast Tower | 122.830 |
INT | EGAC APP | Belfast Approach | 130.850 |
FIN | EGAC F APP | Belfast Radar | 134.800 |
Belfast City is not equipped for CAT II/III operations however Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)’s are used to safeguard CAT I Operations.
Low Visibility Procedures will commence when:
The following spacing should be used for arrivals during LVPs:
Belfast City QFE = QNH - 1 hPa
Belfast City does not have any established Standard Instrument Departures (SID’s). The Standard Routes shown in the table below are used to join the airways system from Belfast.
All departure clearances should be requested from Aldergrove Radar (AA INT).
The standard routes for Belfast City outbound aircraft are detailed in the following table. Routes may be varied at ATC discretion according to prevailing traffic conditions.
Departing to | Via | Runway | Route |
---|---|---|---|
SE |
L10/L15/Q38/Q39 (FL 75 and above) |
04 | Right turn DCT DUFFY |
22 | Left turn DCT DUFFY | ||
L10 (Below FL 75) |
04 | Right turn - DCT - RINGA | |
22 | Left turn - DCT - RINGA | ||
S | P620 | 04 | Right turn - DCT - NUMPI |
22 | Left turn - DCT - NUMPI | ||
N | P600 | 04 | Right turn - DCT - BLACA |
22 | Left turn - DCT - 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.
AIR 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.
An example of the phraseology used for an Airway‘s clearance is shown below:
“Aircraft callsign, Controller callsign, Cleared to [Destination] via [Airway], [Departure Instructions], Squawk [SSR Code]”
Example:
“CFE123, Belfast Tower, Information B, Cleared to London City via L10, After Departure Left turn direct RINGA, Climb to altitude 3000ft, Squawk 4322”
Datalink clearances are not in use at Belfast City.
Aircraft may not vacate via A1 when landing runway 22.
Stand | Max. Aircraft Type |
---|---|
1 - 3 | AT76 |
4, 5, 6, 7 | E190 - A320 |
6A, 7A | AT76 |
8 - 10 | AT76 |
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.
All departures require a release from Aldergrove Radar (INT). Belfast City 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.
Minimum Separation | Provisions |
---|---|
1 Minute | Provided that the aircraft fly on tracks diverging by 45° or more immediately after take-off |
2 Minutes | Provided that Aircraft fly on similar tracks. |
All aircraft should be transferred by Belfast AIR to Aldergrove Radar (INT) straight after departure, preferably no later than 2000ft. If Aldergrove INT is offline departures should be transferred to:
If none of the above or online, Departures should be released to UNICOM.
Belfast INT will retain control of arriving aircraft until the aircraft passes 4nm DME, transfer of communication can occur prior to this point.
Belfast 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 Belfast 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, refer to the NATS UK AIP.
Belfast APC is responsible for aircraft within the Belfast RMA and CTR.
There are no published STAR arrival routes for Belfast City. 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 Belfast City INT on an individual basis.
Approach from | Via | Route |
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NE | P600 | BLACA - MAGEE |
E | FIR | BLACA/TMA Boundary - MAGEE or HB as directed by 'Belfast Approach’ |
SE | L10 (RNAV 5 FL 75 and above) |
IOM - NELBO - MAGEE |
L10 (Below FL 75) | IOM - RINGA - MAGEE | |
UP6/L46 (RNAV 5) | REMSI - MASOP - NELBO - MAGEE | |
M148 (RNAV 1 FL 255 and above) |
REMSI - NINEB - MASOP - IDGAS - IBTES - LIMKA - MAGEE | |
M146 (RNAV 1 FL 195 and below) |
ERDUV - LUSOD - PEPEG - ROBOP - MAGEE | |
M146 - Z198 - M148 (RNAV 1 FL 195-FL 255) |
ERDUV - MASOP - IDGAS - IBTES - LIMKA - MAGEE | |
S | N34 | NEVRI - ABSUN - MAGEE |
SW, W, NW and N | FIR | TMA Boundary - MAGEE or HB as directed by 'Belfast Approach’ |
The following holding area is available for Belfast City traffic:
Fix | Course/ Direction | Level |
---|---|---|
HB | 038 / Right | 3000ft |
MAGEE | 253 / Left | 3000ft |
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;
VFR Circuits are variable. The preferred circuit for noise abatement is to the north west over Belfast Harbour not above height 1000ft Belfast City QFE.
VFR Flights should route via Visual Reference Point‘s (VRP) not above altitude 2000ft QNH.
VRP’s can be viewed within the aurora sector file or viewed in the NATS UK AIP.
VFR Transits should not enter the Belfast City ATZ without approval from AIR. VFR Transits should be routed either directly overhead on their requested routing (if traffic permits) or via the threshold of the Runway in use. When routing north-westbound, transiting aircraft should be instructed to hold before the Aldergrove CTR boundary and after coordination as been effected transferred to Aldergrove INT for onward clearance.
Belfast City INT can provide UK Flight Information services in the vicinity of Belfast City subject to controller workload.