Queenstown Terminal Area
Queenstown Procedures
The QTMA procedures build upon information already contained in the NZQN Aerodrome Procedures, and any Controller logged on to QTMA shall be familiar with those procedures.
Positions
| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown TMA | QTMA | Queenstown Approach | 125.750 | NZQN_APP | Primary |
Airspace
The Queenstown 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 QTMA airborne |
| Approach -> Control | Once the aircraft are approaching the lateral or vertical bounds of QTMA | 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 be handed off early, provided that QTMA is happy to accept. |
| Approach -> Tower | Once established on approach, or within QN TWR's CTR/C. | QTMA may hold onto aircraft till A050 with reference to Arrivals. |
Departures
Departures shall be assigned in accordance with the SID Assignment guide.
QTMA may climb aircraft up to a maximum of FL250, with further available when handed to STH.
Track Shortening on SIDs
Typically aircraft are given track shortening instructions as they climb through A080 to track direct to a waypoint upon passing A100. This waypoint is typically TIMJO and SAVLA for domestic flights, and boundary fixes for Oceanic bound aircraft. This shall be coordinated with STH.
Arrivals
STH will hand aircraft to QTMA no lower than FL180, unless coordinated.
Aircraft shall be issued either the RNP Y (AR) or RNP Z (AR) approaches. If a non-standard approach is requested, such as the RNP F/G/H or VOR DME, coordination shall occur with agreement required between QTWR and QTMA.
Once in QTMA airspace, arrivals may be descended to FL150 and then A100 to commence the approach. QTMA may clear aircraft straight down to A100 where traffic permits.
Note
Due to high mountainous terrain, controllers shall avoid track shortening aircraft on the STAR but may do so where needed for separation with other traffic.
Retaining Aircraft on the Approach
QTMA usually elects to retain aircraft on the RNPs down to about A050 until they are assured separation exists at the threshold (with respect to backtracking aircraft). This requires coordination with QTWR.
Time Separation on the Approach
When RWY 05 is in use, aircraft on the RNP Y/Z shall be separated by a minimum of 7 minutes at MOPGA, or LETPO for aircraft on the RNP F.
When RWY 23 is in use, aircraft on the RNP Y/Z shall be separated by a minimum of 5 minutes at ATVUP, or GIVAK for aircraft on the RNP G/H.
Missed Approaches
Aircraft that go missed that do not join the visual circuit will be instructed to contact QTMA passing A040 and shall be tracked via the published missed approach to SUNGU to hold. Should the aircraft want to attempt another approach they shall be issued a SUNGU STAR for the respective runway.
Note
Aircraft unable to reach A092 by SUNGU shall be tracked further south via the missed approach track to NV VOR until terrain separation can be achieved.
Coordination
STH
Any track shortening shall be coordinated with STH.
QN TWR
QTMA shall coordinate any non-nominated approaches with QTWR. QTMA shall also coordinate when retaining aircraft to a lower altitude on the approach, reference Arrivals Section.
NV TWR
QTMA shall coordinate any NV arrivals via SUNGU with NV TWR.
DN TWR
QTMA shall coordinate any oceanic arrivals bound for DN with DN TWR.