NOT FOR REAL WORLD USE
Last Updated - April 2023
| Position | IVAN CS | RT Callsign | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR | EGOV_TWR | Valley Tower | 122.100 |
| APC | EGOV_APP | Valley Approach | 125.225 |
RAF Valley is not equipped for Cat II/ III Operations.
Low Visibility Procedures will be in force when:
RAF Valley QFE = QNH - 1 hpa.
3000ft
Transition Level can be calculated using the conversion table on the SO Quickview.
In the real world RAF Valley has a ground movement control position on the same VHF Frequency as Tower (122.100) and UHF frequency 369.500.
On IVAO, UHF is not simulated therefore: Valley Ground is permanently band-boxed to Valley Tower.
| Type | Parking Area |
|---|---|
| Hawk T2 | ASP 3, ASP 11 |
| Texan T1 | ASP 1, ASP 5 |
| Jupiter/ Juno T1 | ASP 4 |
CPDLC Datalink Clearances are not in use at RAF Valley.
All departures from Valley (except for aircraft entering the traffic circuit) require a release from Valley Approach (APC).
Military ATC can clear an air system to land when another air system is on the runway.
“Ninja 3, Surface Wind 130, 5, Runway 13, Cleared to land, one on, touch and go.”
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.
The following wake turbulence separation shall be applied between departing aircraft (in minutes):
|
Follower → ↓Leader
|
Super | Heavy | Medium | Small | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super | # | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Heavy | # | 4nm | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Medium | # | # | # | 2 | 2 |
| Small | # | # | # | # | # |
| Light | # | # | # | # | # |
Aircraft departing from an intersection require an additional minute to the times stated above.
The following aircraft types are primarily based at Valley:
A 2 minute route seperation applies to all Military instrument Departures (MID).
APC will retain control of an arriving air systems until:
Transfer of communication can occur prior to these point’s.
The following wake turbulence separation (Nautical miles) shall be applied between arriving air-systems:
|
Follower → ↓Leader
|
Super | Heavy |
Upper Medium |
Lower Medium |
Small | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super | # | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Heavy | # | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Upper Medium | # | # | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lower Medium | # | # | # | # | 3 | 5 |
| Small | # | # | # | # | 3 | 4 |
| Light | # | # | # | # | # | # |
# Signifies that separation for wake turbulence reasons alone is not necessary
The following air-system types are primarily based at Valley:
For details of missed approach procedures, please refer to the UK MIL AIP.
Valley Approach (APC) is responsible for providing Approach Control Services to military air-systems within and in the vicinity of the Valley MATZ.
To be added
Imbounds under the control of Swanwick Mil will coordinated with Valley APC on an individual basis. Once the air system has been coordinated and identified, Swanwick will release the air system to Valley APC within 30 nm of RAF Valley.
Inbounds not under any ATC service from outside of controlled airspace should contact Valley Approach within 30nm of RAF Valley.
| Hold | Inbound course/ Direction | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| Point X | 142/ Left | 4000 - FL70 |
| Point A | 039 / Right | FL65 - FL110 |
Valley APC must not provide radar vectoring to air-systems outside of 30 nm.
Air sytems should be vectored to establish 2nm before the final approach fix (FAF) of the ILS/ SRA/ PAR Procedure.
| Runway | Platform altitude |
|---|---|
| 13 | 2000ft 6.2d |
| 31 | |
| 01 | |
| 19 |
Air-systems should be asked to readback QFE/ QNH.
| All Runways | ||
|---|---|---|
| Distance (nm) | Height (ft) | Altitude (ft) |
| 10 | - | - |
| 6.2 | 2000 | 2040 |
| 6 | 1980 | 2010 |
| 5 | 1690 | 1960 |
| 4 | 1370 | 1370 |
| 3 | 1020 | 1050 |
| 2 | 700 | 730 |
| 1 | 380 | 410 |
| 0 | 60 | 90 |
A minimum radar seperation of 5 nm must be maintained against all air-systems.
Separation can reduced between formations of air systems if Military Accepts Respomsibility of Seperation of Air systems (MARSA).
The following wake turbulence separation (Nautical Miles) shall be applied between air-systems aircraft:
|
Follower → ↓Leader
|
Super | Heavy |
Upper Medium |
Lower Medium |
Small | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super | # | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Heavy | # | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Upper Medium | # | # | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lower Medium | # | # | # | # | 3 | 5 |
| Small | # | # | # | # | 3 | 4 |
| Light | # | # | # | # | # | # |
# Signifies that separation for wake turbulence reasons alone is not necessary
RAF Valley is located in a combined MATZ with RLG Mona (relief landing ground).
The Valley MATZ and ATZ is Class G uncontrolled airspace.
Run-in and Break for all Runway’s - 1000ft QFE
VFR will be approved to leave/enter the MATZ via a visual reference point or Cardinal Direction (N/E/S/W).
Valley Approach (APC) may issue a height restriction for seperation against inbound traffic.
Heli’s are to enter and leave the circuit max 250ft QFE via Rwy 19, 31 or disused 08 Threshold.
1. SE Route via EAST GATE.
a. For landing at ASP 1 or ASP 4.
b. Flight between Menai Strait & PONT MARQUIS max 500ft QFE. Flight between PONT MARQUIS and EAST GATE max 500ft QFE. Flight between EAST GATE and Rwy 19 or 31 THR max 250ft QFE. Helicopters should report over EAST GATE inbound and outbound.
2. SE Route via CABLE BAY.
a. Preferred route for landing at ASP 4 or ASP 5.
b. Flight between Menai Strait and PONT MARQUIS max 500ft QFE (200ft MSD). Thereafter, route to South and West of Aberffraw to CABLE BAY max 500ft QFE (200ft MSD). Flight between CABLE BAY and Rwy 31 or disused 08 THR, passing West of Rhosneigr max 250ft QFE. Report over CABLE BAY inbound and outbound.
c. Helis are to obtain positive clearance to cross Rwy 01 final approach on both inbound and outbound legs.
3. NW Route.
a. Flight between HOLYHEAD HARBOUR and Rwy 19 or 25 THR max 250ft QFE.
Valley Approach (APC) is responsible for providing UK FlS and LARs subject to controller workload.
UKFIS and LARs may be provided up to 30 nm from Valley.
Mona is the relief landing ground (RLG) for RAF Valley and supports 4 FTS Fast Jet Training.
Air-systems to Mona will be provided vectors and instructions to make one approach to land full stop.
Circuits are not permitted at Mona except in the event of a missed approach.
Departures will receive instructions from Valley Approach before departure.