Tower
The responsibility of Tower at Pietermaritzburg falls to the dedicated Tower ATS unit, "Pietermaritzburg Tower" (FAPM_TWR) on 122.000. TWR will be responsible for the movements on the runway, as well as the responsibility of ensuring safety amongst VFR aircraft operating in the circuit or within the Pietermaritzburg CTR from GND - 6500ft MSL.
Note
As the frequency for departure is already handed in the IFR clearance, handoffs to the next ATS unit (Durban Approach) is not required with departing aircraft.
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Aircraft
- There are no published VFR departure or arrival routings in and out of the Pietermaritzburg CTR. Traffic should instead be asked to report either leaving or entering the CTR.
| Type | Circuit Altitude |
|---|---|
| All | 3500ft |
- All circuits will be run left hand.
Circuit Clearance
ZSABC, hold position, after departure Runway 16, left hand circuits, not above 3500ft, report right downwind Runway 16.
Wake Seperation
Arrivals (nm)
| Lead | J | H | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | ||||
| H | 6 | 4 | ||
| M | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
| L | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Departures (mins)
| Lead | J | H | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | ||||
| H | 2 | |||
| M | 3 | 2 | ||
| L | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Takeoff Phraseology
Takeoff (Full Length)
ZSABC, Runway 16 full length, wind 080 degrees at 9 knots, cleared for takeoff, bye bye.
Takeoff (Intersection)
ZSABC, Runway 16 at Intersection D, wind 080 degrees at 9 knots, cleared for takeoff, bye bye.