Ground
The responsibility of SMC at N'Djili falls to the dedicated Ground ATS unit, "N'Djili Ground" (FZAA_GND) on 121.900 MHz. SMC will be responsible for the aerodrome movements outside of the runway, including pushback and taxi to/from the runway. SMC will also be responsible for the initial call of VFR aircraft looking for start and taxi to the runway.
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Aircraft
On intial call with SMC, the VFR aircraft is expected to provide:
- Aircraft Registraition, if the callsign used is not the 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 (QNH), report ready for taxi."
Restrictions
N'Djili is able to accommodate up to Code F aircraft.
!!! info "VFR Phraseology "BAW09P, Confirm you are able to keep clear of the Bonair A350 ahead of you?"
Stand Restrictions
Taxiway and Apron Restrictions
| Aprons | Restricted to |
|---|---|
| Commerical Apron | Code F (max 80m wingspan) |
| Taxiways | Restricted to |
|---|---|
Pushback Procedures
SMC controllers should remain vigilant at all times.
| Runway in use | Direction |
|---|---|
| 06 | NE |
| 24 | SW |
An aircraft must be squawking their assigned ASSR code provided in their clearence before pushback clearence is issued. If this is not the case, the SMC controller must instruct the pilot to do so BEFORE any push clearence is issued.
Pushback Phraseology
"(callsign), push and start approved, face (direction), QNH (QNH)."
Taxi procedures
By default, all aircraft should be back-tracked to full length unless otherwise requested by the pilot.
| Runway in use | Intersection | TORA |
|---|---|---|
| 06 | Full Length | 4000 |
| 24 | Full Length | 4000 |
Arriving Aircraft
Upon arrival into N'Djili, 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 ZZ."
Taxiing to the Bay
FZAA_GND: "SAA233, taxi via X and X to the bay."