Local Procedures Manual Stockholm TMA
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Local Procedures Manual Stockholm TMA
© VATSIM Scandinavia 2013 All rights reserved First published May 2006 Re-issued May 2013 (incorporating amendments up to and including No. 6, dated 2 May 2013)
Amendments will be published at www.vatsim-scandinavia.org
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0 Preface 0.1 Introduction 0.1.1.1 Purpose The main purpose of the Local Procedures Manual – Stockholm TMA is to provide standardized local procedures for controllers in the Stockholm TMA area. We believe controlling in this area will be made easier with clearly defined local procedures at hand, particularly when it comes to cooperating and coordinating with other controllers. We also hope that this manual will inspire controllers to man other positions than those normally seen online on VATSIM. This manual contains detailed descriptions of each ATC and AFIS position in the area covered by Stockholm TMA, including the TMC/APP positions, and all positions at ESSA, ESSB, ESOW, ESCM and ESSU aerodromes. It should be stressed that this is not intended to be a training manual or a substitute for ATC training. The reader should have a basic knowledge of ATC procedures. However, we have gone into more detail and emphasized some aspects that are either very important to understand for all controllers, or with which many controllers are unfamiliar. 0.1.1.2 Credits Thanks to: • • • • • •
Martin Loxbo – original version and 2013 re-issue Daniel Mattson – illustrations for original version Petter Jakobsson – original appendices Erik Bodin – 2013 re-issue Daniel Edvardsson – 2013 re-issue John Brander – 2013 re-issue of appendices
We would also like to thank the staff at ATS Arlanda, Stockholm ATCC and ATS Bromma, as well as everyone who has assisted in any way in the making of this document. 0.1.1.3 Feedback and contact information If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this document, do not hesitate to contact the authors and/or VATSIM Scandinavia. Email to the Director of Sweden FIR:
[email protected] Discussion forum: http://forum.vatsim-scandinavia.org 0.1.1.4 Copyright and use of this document The Local Procedures Manual – Stockholm TMA is intended for the guidance of virtual air traffic controllers within VATSIM Scandinavia. It may not be used for any other purpose unless specifically authorized by VATSIM Scandinavia. 3
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© Scandinavian VACC 2013 0.1.1.5 Suggested programs and files We recommend all controllers to use EuroScope (ES). All required files are available through our website, www.vatsim-scandinavia.org. For intercom, we recommend GVCCS.
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0.2 How to use this manual 0.2.1.1 Document structure This manual consists of two main parts: an Aerodromes section and an Approach and area control section. These parts are preceded by the General part, which includes a general description of the area concerned by this document (Stockholm TMA), and explanations of some key terms and concepts that are necessary to understand in order to make full use of this manual. The Aerodromes part includes a description of each relevant aerodrome located within the area of Stockholm TMA, including the procedures for related ATS units/ATC positions. The Approach and area control part includes a detailed description of the TMA and its sectors, followed by a description of each APP/TMC ATC position and the related procedures. Additionally, there are four appendices: A. Quick reference diagrams for SA-TWR/DEL for each runway combination B. Quick reference diagrams for TMC for each ESSA runway combination C. Quick reference diagrams for TMC and SB-TWR for each ESSB runway combination D. Additional phraseology examples 0.2.1.2 Content of each section Each aerodrome is described in a similar fashion: • First there is some short background information about the airport, followed by general information, which is relevant to all controllers involved with the particular aerodrome. • This is followed by a description of each ATC or ATS position at the aerodrome. Each ATC or ATS position is described in a similar fashion: • First, the area of responsibility of the position is described along with a working description. • This is followed by any local or special procedures for that position, and procedures that need explanation for any other reason. • Then, the coordination/handoff procedures to be used when cooperating with other units is described. • Where appropriate, this is followed by a paragraph containing radio phraseology phrases and examples.
0.2.1.3 Highlighting of essential paragraphs The most important parts of each chapter have been highlighted by the means of a vertical line in the left margin, as shown next to this paragraph. The highlighted paragraphs are considered the minimum reading required for controllers wishing to provide ATC in Stockholm TMA. This relieves students from having to read the
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entire manual at an early stage. However, all controllers are of course encouraged to read the complete document! The highlighted paragraphs include both information/procedures that should be known by heart (i.e. how to give a normal clearance, which agreed levels to use, etc.) and information/procedures that all controllers should have knowledge of, but may need to look up (i.e. runway combination to use in each situation, clearance to give under less common circumstances, etc.). When more than a few positions are manned it is recommended to read the entire chapter(s) of the position(s) that you will cover. For example, if SA-TWR and GND are open, but no DEL, the controller acting as GND and DEL should be familiar with the entire GND and DEL chapters of this manual. In particular, the paragraphs concerning coordination procedures are important. 0.2.1.4 Format for phraseology parts Each phraseology part may include the syntax for phrases and/or phraseology examples. The syntax is a description of the phrase using the following conventions: 1. Words within brackets ( ) indicate that certain information, such as altitude, a direction or the name of a point, needs to be inserted to complete the phrase, or that another phrase may be used instead. 2. Words within square brackets [ ] are phrases or information which may be omitted when they are not needed, or in some cases optional words. 3. All words that should be spoken as written are in CAPITAL LETTERS. Explanatory words (such as and, or, altitude, code) are written in lower-case letters. Where appropriate, the syntax is followed by one or more phraseology examples where callsigns, altitudes, squawk codes etc. have been included. In the examples, all words that should be spoken are written in italics. The following conventions are used in the phraseology examples: 1. Letters that shall be pronounced using the spelling alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie…) are written as words (i.e. callsign S-PN is written as Sierra Papa November). 2. Letters that should be pronounced normally are written as letters (i.e. QNH or VFR). 3. Numbers are written using digits (1, 2, 3…). 4. Names for significant points are not abbrievated (i.e. TRS is written as TROSA). 5. The words decimal, feet, knots, miles, metres and kilometres are written as complete words (not abbreviations). Example of syntax: (callsign), LEAVE [CONTROL ZONE] VIA (point), (altitude) [OR BELOW], [SPECIAL VFR], SQUAWK (code). An example using this phrase: Sierra Papa November, leave via ÄLVNÄS 1500 feet or below, squawk 5000.
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0.3 Amendment record First edition, 17 May 2006
Amendment 1, 14 June 2006: Updated SIDs 19L, new RWY combination ARR 01R / DEP 08-LT, Appendix C added Amendment 2, 23 December 2006: Major revision including VFR procedures, coordination/handoffs, ATIS formats, phraseology, editorial changes Amendment 3, June 2007: Callsign for ACC changed to “Sweden Control” new frequency for ESSA TWR, parallel operations ESSA, ESOS-2/8, voice ATIS Amendment 4, April 2010: Recommended programs, RNAV STARs, SIDs revised, ESCM updated Amendment 5, April 2011: Name change to VATSIM Scandinavia, reduced separation, OW-APP, ACC procedures moved to LOP Amendment 6, May 2013: NILUG STAR, ESKB withdrawn, Operational sub-sectors added, new sector layouts, ESSX ATZ added, ESSA stands revised, ESOS sectors revised, minor revisions
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0.4 Table of Content 0
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Preface ............................................................................................................... 3 0.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3 0.2 How to use this manual ............................................................................................... 5 0.3 Amendment record ...................................................................................................... 7 0.4 Table of Content .......................................................................................................... 8 General ............................................................................................................... 9 1.1 Definitions and explanations ....................................................................................... 9 1.2 Area description ......................................................................................................... 15 Aerodromes ..................................................................................................... 17 2.1 ESSA – Stockholm/Arlanda ...................................................................................... 17 2.1.1 General ............................................................................................................... 17 2.1.2 Arlanda Clearance Delivery (DEL) .................................................................... 19 2.1.3 Arlanda Ground (GND-N, GND-W, GND-E) ................................................... 22 2.1.4 Arlanda Tower (TWR-W, TWR-E, TWR-S) ..................................................... 27 2.1.5 Voice ATIS ........................................................................................................ 32 2.1.6 Operations with less than all positions open ...................................................... 33 2.2 ESSB – Stockholm/Bromma ..................................................................................... 34 2.2.1 General ............................................................................................................... 34 2.2.2 Bromma Ground (SB-GND) .............................................................................. 35 2.2.3 Bromma Tower (SB-TWR) ................................................................................ 38 2.2.4 Bromma Information (SB-AFIS) ....................................................................... 41 2.2.5 Voice ATIS ........................................................................................................ 42 2.3 ESOW – Stockholm/Västerås .................................................................................... 42 2.3.1 General ............................................................................................................... 42 2.3.2 Västerås Tower (OW-TWR) .............................................................................. 43 2.4 ESCM – Uppsala ....................................................................................................... 46 2.4.1 General ............................................................................................................... 46 2.4.2 Uppsala Tower (CM-TWR) ............................................................................... 47 2.5 ESSU – Eskilstuna ..................................................................................................... 53 2.5.1 General ............................................................................................................... 53 2.5.2 Eskilstuna Information (SU-AFIS) .................................................................... 53 Approach and area control ............................................................................. 56 3.1 General....................................................................................................................... 56 3.1.1 Airspace structure ............................................................................................... 56 3.1.2 Agreed levels ...................................................................................................... 56 3.1.3 Sectors ................................................................................................................ 57 3.2 Position descriptions .................................................................................................. 66 3.2.1 General ............................................................................................................... 66 3.2.2 ARR-E and ARR-W ........................................................................................... 70 3.2.3 DEP .................................................................................................................... 72 3.2.4 DIR ..................................................................................................................... 72 3.2.5 APP-S ................................................................................................................. 74 3.2.6 ACC .................................................................................................................... 76 3.2.7 ESSA runway combinations............................................................................... 77 3.2.8 Operations with less than all positions open ...................................................... 83 3.2.9 Phraseology ........................................................................................................ 84 Abbreviations/Glossary .................................................................................. 87 Appendices 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1 General 1.1 Definitions and explanations This section defines and explains some terms and concepts that are necessary to understand in order to make full use of this manual. Some definitions are specific to Swedish airspace, while others are more widely applicable. Many terms are not explained here; this section focuses on those concepts with which not all controllers are familiar, but also includes some of the most essential terms that need to be understood by all controllers. Note: Some definitions have been modified and/or simplified compared to the “real-world” definitions. Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) AFIS is provided by AFIS units, which provide pilots with information regarding traffic, meteorological and aerodrome conditions at some non-controlled aerodromes. AFIS units will not issue ATC clearances and do not maintain separation. However, AFIS units relay ATC clearances from ATC units. AFIS units shall also suggest runway for take-off and landing, and suggest arriving VFR traffic to hold at a published holding point if required. At some AFIS aerodromes, a traffic information zone (TIZ) and/or traffic information area (TIA) is established. Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) An uncontrolled airspace established around an aerodrome to protect aerodrome traffic. Flight within an ATZ is only permitted in connection with take-off or landing at the aerodrome concerned. Air Traffic Control Service A service provided for the purpose of: • Preventing collisions: • between aircraft, and • on the manoeuvring area between aircraft and obstructions, and • expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic Air Traffic Service (ATS) A comprehensive term including ATC, FIS and AFIS. Note: The term ATS also includes other services not relevant to simulation.
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Airspace Classes ATS airspace is classified in class A through G. Class A-E is controlled airspace and Class F and G is uncontrolled airspace. In the area concerned by this document, only Class C and G airspace is used. Class
C
Type of flight IFR VFR
Separation provided
Service provided
All aircraft VFR from IFR/ All aircraft*
ATC
Nil
FIS
IFR
G
VMC visibility minima
Speed limitation
Not applicable
Nil
8 km >FL100 5 km
