Ground
Info
Brazzaville does not have a dedicated Ground frequency, as such all Ground responsibilities are assumed by Brazzavilla Tower (FCBB_TWR). Under no circumstances should a FCBB_GND position ever be opened without prior approval from staff.
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Aircraft.
On initial call with SMC, the VFR aircraft is expected to provide:
- Aircraft Registration, if the callsign used is not the aircraft registration
- Aircraft Type
- Persons on Board
- Fuel Endurance
- Intentions
Once this data has been received by the SMC controller, the controller shall then issue the QNH, Active, and if operating on a FPL, a discrete squawk code.
VFR Phraseology
"ZSCPT, start up approved, Runway XX in use, QNH 1015, report ready for taxi."
Restrictions
Brazzaville is able to accommodate up to Code F aircraft.
VFR Phraseology
"BAW09P, Confirm you are able to keep clear of the Bonair A350 ahead of you?"
Stand Restrictions
| Stands | Restricted To |
|---|---|
| 2 - 5 | Code F (max 80m wingspan) |
Taxiway and Apron Restrictions
| Aprons | Restricted to |
|---|---|
| Commerical Apron | Code F (max 80m wingspan) |
| Taxiways | Restricted to |
|---|---|
| Taxiway M1 | Code C (max 36m wingspan) |
| Taxiway G and M2 | Code E (max 65m wingspan) |
| Taxiways A, B, C, D, E, F, J1, J2, and T | Code F (max 80m wingspan) |
Pushback Procedures
SMC controllers should remain vigilant at all times.
| Runway in use | Direction |
|---|---|
| 05 | NE |
| 23 | NE |
An aircraft must be squawking their assigned ASSR code provided in the clearance before pushback clearance is issued. If this is not the case, the SMC controller must instruct the pilot to do so BEFORE any push clearance is issued.
Pushback Phraseology
"(callsign), push and start approved, face North East , QNH (QNH)."
Taxi Procedures
By default, all aircraft should be taxied to the full length holding point unless otherwise requested by a pilot.
| Runway in use | Intersection | TORA |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | Full Length | 3300 |
| 23 | Full Length | 3300 |
Code F Taxi
All Code F aircraft at to taxi to stands 2 - 5 via B, E and J2.
Arriving Aircraft
Upon arrival into Brazzaville, inbound aircraft are to provide their parking bay (stand number) that they desire. You must check that their requested stand is in compliance with the restrictions listed above. If so, then the aircraft can be instructed to taxi to the bay. If not, ask the pilot for a different stand, or feel free to assign one yourself.
Pilot Reporting Bay Number
SAA233: "SAA233, looking for Bay XX."
Taxiing to the Bay
FCBB_TWR: "SAA233, taxi via X and X to the bay.