Christchurch - Bays (BAY)
Positions
| Sector Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Control (Bay) | BAY | Bay Approach | 119.500 | NZCH-B_CTR |
Airspace
BAY covers all airspace within the lateral bounds as found below. The lower limit is A065, except surrounding NZTG and NZRO, where it drops to A035.
When HN TMA is offline, BAY automatically inherits and assumes all responsibility for that sector up to the lower limit of RAN airspace, which is A110.
When GS TWR is offline, BAY automatically inherits the TWR and Procedural Approach services provided by GS TWR. See the responsibilities section on GS TWR.
Sector Responsibilities
BAY is responsible for managing the flow, sequence and initial descent of East Coast traffic into and out of the AA TMA. Additionally, BAY shall manage any traffic crossing into OHA to the South.
BAY shall also manage the arrivals and departures into and out of any controlled or uncontrolled IFR aerodromes in its sector. This shall include issuing STARs and providing a top-down service where appropriate.
Info
In the real world, BAY is heavility utilised for contingency operations when RAN sector is unavailable, with main trunk traffic overflying Lake Taupo before being sequenced for the NOBAR STAR into NZAA.
HN TMA
BAY also manages traffic into and out of HN TMA to the east. When HN TMA is offline, BAY automatically inherits HN TMA's airspace. When assumed, BAY also retains control of aircraft in the small segment of RAN airspace between the eastern boundary of HN TMA, and the western boundary of BAY.
GS TWR
When GS TWR is offline, BAY is responsible for all functions of GS TWR, including the Procedural Tower service.
When responsible for GS TWR, BAY may opt to provide a radar approach service, rather than a procedural approach service.
Coordination
Oceanic
Oceanic-bound aircraft are required to cross the FIR boundary overhead a defined waypoint at their final flight level. BAY shall coordinate with ARO if an aircraft is unable.
BAY shall give ARO a 10 minute warning of an aircrafts crossing of the FIR boundary.
OHA
BAY shall ensure any aircraft crossing into OHA have been cleared to their RFL.
BAY shall issue STARs to aircraft bound for NZPM and NZOH with coordination, and may descend OHA-bound aircraft to FL190 without coordination.
RAN
BAY shall issue STARs to aircraft bound for NZNP with coordination, and may descend these to FL150 without coordination.
AA TMA
BAY shall issue STAR clearances to aircraft bound for NZAA, NZAR or NZWP without coordination, provided it is for the nominated duty runway and approach type as stated in the ATIS. A request for use of a non-nominated approach (such as an RNP) requires agreement from both the TMA and ADC Controller.
BAY may descend aircraft to A110 without coordination from AA TMA.
If a sequencing conflict is to occur, BAY shall coordinate with AA TMA as to an ideal arrival order. In the event that RAN and BAY sector traffic interfere, AA TMA shall decide the order of arrivals.
BAY shall ensure that IFR aircraft crossing into AA TMA bound for NZAA are established on the NOBAR STAR. BAY shall not issue track shortening beyond NOBAR except where required by AA TMA for sequencing.
HN TMA
BAY shall issue NZHN-bound aircraft STAR clearances, and descend aircraft to A080 without coordination from HN TMA. BAY may descend lower with coordination.
GS TWR
BAY shall issue STAR clearances to all aircraft bound to NZGS from within the BAY sector. Should an aircraft be entering GS TWR from the South West, GS TWR shall coordinate sequencing.
BAY may descend aircraft to A090 without coordination from GS TWR.
BAY may clear aircraft direct to CREEK, WARIK, OTOKO or ELMER with a heads-up coordination to GS TWR.
NR TWR
BAY shall issue STAR clearances to aircraft bound for NZNR, and may descend these aircraft to A090 without coordination from NR TWR.