NOT FOR REAL WORLD USE
Last Updated - May 2023
| Position | IVAN Callsign | RT Callsign | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR | EGWU_TWR | Northolt Tower | 120.675 |
| APP | EGWU_APP | Northolt Approach | 126.450 |
6000 ft
By ATC.
Low Visibility Procedures are initiated at Northolt when:
(1) Met visibility is less than 1600m – Cloud ceiling 200ft AGL.
(2) Low Visibility Procdeures should be broadcast by ATIS or RTF when initiated.
When Met visibility is less than 600m.
Only 1 Air System may be permitted to taxi at a time unless: The leading AS reports at a specified Rwy holding point, then a subsequent AS may be permitted to taxy.
Met visibility is below 350 m.
Departures are only permitted when the met visibility is greater than 250m.
Note: On IVAO, Pilots may simulate weather conditions different to the real world weather
Northolt Tower is responsible for providing ATC Departure Clearances.
Northolt Tower is responsible for providing Start up and Taxi clearances.
All Departures from Northolt require a release from Northolt APC (APC will also coordinate with LL INT and London Terminal Controllers)
Procedures to be added soon.
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.
All Northolt SID’s - 2 minute route separation, unless reduced through co-ordination with Northolt APC.
All departures should be transferred to Northolt Approach (APC) when airborne immediately after becoming airborne.
If Northolt APC is offline departures should be transferred to:
ATSU shown left to right in order of priority:
|
EGTL NW CTR (TC NW DEPS) |
EGTL CTR (TC ALL) |
EGTT S CTR (LAC S) |
EGTT CTR (LAC ALL) |
If none of the above ATSU’s are online, departures should be releases to UNICOM.
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 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;
Missed approach procedures for Northolt can be found in the UK MIL AIP.
Northolt APC is responsible for aircraft within the Northolt RMA.
Diagram to be added soon.
| Function | Code |
|---|---|
| RAF Northolt | 4360 - 4367 |
IFR inbounds are treated the same as Heathrow Arrivals and share Heathrow STARs.
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;
| EGWU 07 | ||
| Distance | Altitude | Height |
| 0 | 0 | 115 |
| 1 | 300 | 370 |
| 2 | 600 | 625 |
| 3 | 900 | 880 |
| 4 | 1200 | 1135 |
| 4.2 | 1500 | 1390 |
| EGWU 25 | ||
| Distance | Altitude | Height |
| 0 | 0 | 235 |
| 1 | 360 | 524 |
| 2 | 720 | 813 |
| 3 | 1080 | 1102 |
| 4 | 1440 | 1391 |
| 4.4 | 1800 | 1680 |
Northolt IFR outbounds joining the airways system will be cleared to climb up to the SID altitude.
On reaching the SID altitude and when clear of conflict, the Aircraft should be handed over to London Terminal Control.
“Northolt 31, Cleared to the London CTR Boundary, via Non Airways Charlie Departure, Squawk 4360,
To avoid Heathrow traffic, aircraft are to make circuits to the North of the aerodrome at Altitude 1,000ft Northolt QNH.
Aircraft are to remain outside of Controlled Airspace unless they have recieved a clearance to enter by Northolt Approach.
(1) Helicopters should expect to land on the Helipad South ‘H’.
(2) Helicopters may land on the taxiway B / C intersection, or the Runway in use.
(3) A Helicopter Operating Area (HOA) is located to the north of the Runway between Taxiway Golf and the Alpha Loop.
London Helicopter lanes H9 and H10 route through the Northolt ATZ.
(1) If no conflict exists within the ATZ is expected, crossing traffic can remain with Approach.
(2) If a conflict exists, crossing traffic will be transferred to AIR for the crossing.
(3) AIR / APP will usually clear heli lane traffic to cross overhead the ATZ on their routing.
Northolt does not usually provide UK FIS outside of controlled airspace.