Auckland Terminal Area
Auckland Procedures
The ATMA procedures build upon information already contained in the NZAA Aerodrome Procedures, and any Controller logged on to ATMA shall be familiar with those procedures.
Positions
Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auckland TMA | ATMA | Auckland Approach | 124.300 | NZAA_APP | Primary |
Event Only Positions
Danger
The following are designated as Event Only positions, and may only be staffed during a VATNZ event where approved, or if explicitly authorised by the Operations Director.
Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auckland Departures | ADEP | Auckland Approach | 129.600 | NZAA_DEP | Events - Traffic Management |
Airspace
The Auckland CTA/C follows the lateral and vertical boundaries as shown below.
Transfer of Control Points
Transfer Flow | Requirements | Notes |
---|---|---|
Tower -> Approach | Once the aircraft becomes airborne off the runway | Tower shall instruct all aircraft to contact ATMA airborne |
Approach -> Control | Once the aircraft are approaching the lateral or vertical bounds of ATMA | Aircraft may also be handed off when clear of all conflicts, provided the next sector accepts the early handover. |
Control -> Approach | Aircraft is approaching the vertical and lateral bounds of the TMA | Aircraft may not always be cleared to A110 when handed to ATMA. Aircraft may be handed off early, provided that ATMA is happy to accept. |
Approach -> Tower | Once established on approach, or within AA TWR's CTA/C. | Aircraft cleared for a visual approach may be cleared to contact sooner for separation against circuit traffic. |
Departures
Departures shall be assigned in accordance with the SID Assignment guide.
ATMA may climb aircraft as necessary up to their RFL. International departures may be cleared up to a maximum of FL250
, with further available on coordination with OCR.
Aircraft shall leave the ATMA tracking a waypoint. Where aircraft are vacating on an assigned heading, coordination shall occur with the next sector to accept the aircraft. ATMA shall instruct any aircraft on an assigned heading to report their heading to the next sector on transfer.
Prop Departures
All prop-preferred SIDs have a hold-down altitude restriction during their initial departure segment. Most Pilots are unaware of these limitations, therefore ATMA should be aware of the limitations, particularly on the BROOK #Q
, REKIS #Q
, AVDAT #Q
, DOVON #Q
, STEAL #P
and ELSAB #P
. Controllers may use a stepped climb methodology to ensure that these limitations are met.
Track Shortening on SIDs
TMA may utilise SID track-shortening where necessary. Where an aircraft is issued a direct to another point on the SID, they shall be instructed to then rejoin the procedure.
Track Shortening
If a SID is cancelled, or the aircraft is given a shortcut, ATMA shall note in the tag where the departing aircraft is tracking.
RTF for re-joining a SID
Where an aircraft has been taken off their assigned SID, and is required to then re-join at a later point, the following RTF must be used:
ATMA: New Zealand 677, track direct ORIDI to rejoin the SID/STAR.
OCR
ATMA shall handoff departing international flights to OCR as soon as practicable, ensuring that aircraft are tracking via their assigned SID.
Additionally, ATMA may perform the following qualified actions:
- Aircraft with routes containing
PEBLU
,VELMO
,GULUT
,DUGAN
,ELNOS
may be tracked direct to these points by TMA. - Aircraft with routes containing
MADEP
/UPLAR
may be tracked toBOGUN
/TAPAT
respectivly.
RAN
Prior coordination or notification is not required for the following flights:
Criteria to be met | Clearance Limit |
---|---|
DEST is not NZNP | Direct to: IGBAT , NP VOR or LAKAR |
Aircraft is west of IGBAT , DEST is NZCH and is a jet |
Direct to NS VOR |
DEST is not NZHN | Direct to HN VOR |
Aircraft Enters RAN sector east of ORIDI -DROPT track and west of HN VOR |
Direct to DROPT |
Aircraft enters RAN sector west of IGBAT |
Direct to SILVO |
Level is A100 or below |
via FPR on non-standard routes |
BAY
Prior coordination or notification is not required for the following flights:
Criteria to be met | Clearance Limit |
---|---|
Level is A100 or below, and DEST is not NZTG |
Direct to: TG VOR |
Aircraft enters BAY sector via TULMI | Direct to TULMI |
Level is A100 and below |
via FPR on non-standard routes |
Silent Coordination
For any coordinated track shortening, Controllers shall note the instruction given in the aircraft's tag.
Assigned Heading Departures
Assigned heading departures may be requested by Tower or ATMA in order to allow for more efficient traffic flow from the runway. Controllers can use this method to ensure that a 30° divergence exists between tracks, either by keeping the go-around path clear, or by moving an aircraft away from another aircraft's departure path.
These instrctions shall be issued in accordance with NZAA - Assigned Headings.
Issuing STARs for Short Sectors
ATMA is responsible for issuing STAR clearances for aircraft bound for NZHN and NZTG and shall do so without coordination.
Arrivals
OCR, RAN or BAY will hand aircraft to ATMA no lower than A110
, unless coordinated.
Track Shortening STARs
ATMA may make use of track-shortening on STARs to allow for an efficient sequence to be applied. Where an aircraft has been taken away from the STAR and are subsequently required to re-join and follow the STAR, the following RTF shall be used:
RTF for re-joining a STAR
ATMA: New Zealand 677, track direct VINCE to re-join the STAR. Descend to 5000ft, radar terrain.
Provided separation standards are met, aircraft may be tracked direct SABAV
and GITUK
for their respective ILS, or to ZORBA
, ELBOP
or ATAMA
their respective RNP (AR) approach. Due to the routing of international STARs, minimal track shortening shall be applied.
Noise Abatement
NZAA runs noise abatement from 2300L until 0600L. The procedures contained in NZAA - Noise Abatement may be applied within this time.
Controllers shall note that only the RNP Y RWY 05R (AR) approach is authorised for use during noise abatement hours.
Uncontrolled IFR
Aircraft departing NZNE and NZAR shall be issued an uncontrolled IFR clearance. Depending on traffic levels inside Controlled Airspace, and the potential for conflict, the Controller may validate the clearance either on readback, or on the taxi.
For IFR aircraft leaving ATMA and controlled airspace on descent, ATMA shall issue the appropirate STAR for that aerodrome, and clear the aircraft to leave controlled airspace on descent.
If the aircraft is terminating their FPL underneath ATMA, they shall be instructed to contact you on the ground to cancel their IFR flight plan. If their flight is terminating underneath another sector, such as OCR, they shall be instructed to contact that sector. This shall be coordinated.
Example
ATMA: EAM Cleared to Rotorua via ORIDI
, direct ESKER
at 8,000ft, Squawk 5623
EAM: Cleared to Rotorua via ORIDI
, direct ESKER
at 8,000ft, Squawk 5623, EAM
ATMA: EAM, Readback correct, clearance not vaild, report on the taxi, Northland QNH 1015
EAM: Wilco, copy 1015, EAM
EAM: Auckland Approach, EAM taxis Runway 21 Ardmore
ATMA: EAM, your clearance is now vaild, cleared to enter controlled airspace on the REKIS 1T
departure climbing to 3,000ft, no reported IFR traffic outside of controlled airspace, report passing 2,500ft
EAM: Clearance vaild, cleared to enter controlled airspace on the REKIS 1T
departure climbing to 3,000ft, copy traffic, report passing 2,500ft, EAM
Coordination
Alongside the event-specific coordination requires stated in the above sub-sections, the following shall apply.
Auckland Tower
ATMA shall coordinate with TAA on any requested approach that is not nominated in the ATIS.
OCR, RAN and BAY
ATMA shall coordinate any track shortening outside of their control area that is not stated in Departures - Track Shortening.