Tower
The responsibility of Tower at Port Elizabeth falls to the dedicated Tower ATS unit, "Port Elizabeth Tower" (FAPE_TWR) on 118.100. 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 Port Elizabeth CTR from GND - 2000ft MSL.
Note
As the frequency for departure is already handed in the IFR clearance, handoffs to the next ATS unit (Port Elizabeth Approach) is not required with departing aircraft.
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Aircraft
| Type | Circuit Altitude |
|---|---|
| Turbine/Piston | 1000ft |
| Reciprocating | 1200ft |
| Turbine | 1700ft |
- All circuits are conducted to the south of the field.
Runway 08: Right Hand
Runway 26: Left Hand
Circuit Clearance
ZSABC, hold position, after departure Runway 08, right hand circuits, not above 100ft, report right downwind Runway 08.
VRP Map
VFR Runway 26 Departures
| Departure | Report Point | | ALBAN 26 | Salt Lake | | GREENBUSHES 26 | Abeam Seaview |
VFR Runway 08 Departures
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Exit Clearance via STD VFR Departure Routing
ZSABC, hold position, after departure Runway 26, comply with the ALBAN26 departure, not above 1500ft, report overhead the Salt Lake VRP."
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 08 full length, wind 080 degrees at 9 knots, cleared for takeoff, bye bye.
Takeoff (Intersection)
ZSABC, Runway 08 at Intersection A2, wind 080 degrees at 9 knots, cleared for takeoff, bye bye.