Brize GMC is responsible for issuing Start up clearances.
Pilots requesting “start up” should report their aircraft type, stand number, Persons on board (POB) and ATIS code received on first contact.
GMC must 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.
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.
In addition to turbulence and speed separations, Brize Norton operates a 2 minute route separation between departures. This time is counted from the moment the first aircraft begins its take-off roll. If the aircraft commences a full length take-off and the following aircraft departs from an intersection, the spacing should be increased to 3 minutes.
APC will retain control of arriving aircraft until the aircraft passes 4nm DME, transfer of communication can occur prior to this point.
APC 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 APC.
The acceptance of releases from the appropriate LAC/ LTC/ EGVV sector and control of aircraft inbound to Brize Norton from the release point until control is transferred to Brize Norton AIR.
The radar vectoring and sequencing of Brize Norton ILS or Visual approaches.
The radar vectoring and sequencing of Fairford Arrivals until control is transferred to Fairford AIR.
*This code may be used when flying in the vicinity of RAF Brize Norton, operating outside of Brize Norton CTR and monitoring Brize Norton LARS frequency.
Speeds to be flown during approach are specified by the controller and will depend on the traffic situation at that time. If traffic conditions permit, a pilot may be requested to maintain a higher than normal speed or be advised that there is “no ATC speed restriction”.
There are standard speeds to be employed are as follows:
During intermediate approach, leaving the stack to the point at which a base leg is flown, 220kts should be used.
On a base leg and closing heading, 180kts should be used.
On final approach, 160kts until 4nm from touchdown.
In the event of a missed approach, AIR will pass details of the missed approach to the APP controller. The APP controller shall issue a heading and frequency to which the subject aircraft will be transferred.
Departures are cleared to climb up to the SID altitude.
On leaving the Brize Class D controlled airspace, IFR Departures will be provided a UK FIS (Flight Information Service) this will usually be a Traffic/ Deconfliction Service.
Brize APC will coordinate a controlled airspace joining clearance from the appropriate LTC/ LAC Controller.
This clearance will then be passed to the aircraft.
”TARTAN41, London Control clears you to Join controlled airspace, on track CONKO, Climb FL80”
On correct readback and clear of conflict the aircraft should be transferred to the LAC Controller.
VFR transits must not enter the ATZ without approval from AIR. Transits should cross the threshold of the runway in use. Transits not entering the ATZ can remain with APC.
SVFR flights may be authorized to operate within the Brize Norton control zone, subject to ATC Clearance if flight visibility is not less than 1500m and the cloud ceiling is not less than 600ft.