Ohakea Terminal Area
Ohakea Procedures
The OTMA procedures build upon information already contained in the NZOH Aerodrome Procedures and NZPM Aerodrome Procedures, any Controller logged on to OTMA should be familiar with those procedures.
Positions
| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohakea TMA | OTMA | Ohakea Approach | 125.100 | NZOH_APP | Primary |
Airspace
Ohakea CTA/C follows the lateral and vertical boundaries as shown below. Controllers shall note OTMA has an upper limit of A110.
Transfer of Control Points
Palmerston North
| Transfer Flow | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tower -> Approach | Once the aircraft becomes airborne off the runway | Tower shall instruct all aircraft to contact OTMA airborne |
| Approach -> Control | Once the aircraft are approaching the lateral bounds | Aircraft may be handed off when nothing further is required of the aircraft |
| Control -> Approach | Once the aircraft is approaching the cleared level by control | |
| Approach -> Tower | Once established on final | Aircraft on the RNP W 25 shall be instructed to contact Tower at IVREP and aircraft on the RNP 07 shall be instructed to contact tower at GUTNI |
Ohakea
| Transfer Flow | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tower -> Approach | Once the aircraft becomes airborne off the runway | Tower shall instruct all aircraft to contact OTMA airborne |
| Approach -> Control | Once the aircraft are approaching the lateral bounds | Aircraft may be handed off when nothing further is required of the aircraft |
| Control -> Approach | Once the aircraft is approaching the cleared level by control | |
| Approach -> Tower | Once established on final (ILS/LOC) or over the IAF (RNP) |
Departures
Track Shortening on SIDs
Controllers shall use their own discretion when using track shortening.
Arrivals
OHA shall hand aircraft to OTMA no lower then A110 unless coordinated.
Palmerston North
Controllers shall note that the following STARs lead to a visual approach or the RNP X 25 and are least preferred unless requested by the pilot: IDLUR#A, LUNBA#E and TUTSI#E.
Ohakea
Controllers shall note that all Ohakea STARs lead to RNP approaches, therefore manual vectoring will be required for aircraft on the ILS or VOR approach.
WTMA Arrivals
OTMA may issue STAR clearances to aircraft bound for any aerodrome within WTMA's airspace without coordination, provided that the STAR links with the nominated runway and approach type as stated in the ATIS. A request for use of a non-nominated approach requires agreement from both the TMA and ADC Controller. This applies to aircraft crusing at A110 or below only.
MOAs
Controllers shall note that since there are no current VSOAs within VATNZ. MOAs shall not be used at anytime and therefore aircraft may fly through what would usually be restricted airspace.
Coordination
OHA
OTMA shall coordinate any track shortening outside of their control area.
OH/PM TWR
Any approach not nominated in the ATIS shall be coordinated with TOH or TPM as required.