Ground
Victoria Falls does not have a dedicated Ground frequency, as such all Ground responsibilities are assumed by Falls Approach (FVFA_APP). Under no circumstances should FVFA_GND 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
"ZSTKD, start up approved, Runway XX in use, QNH 1015, report ready for taxi."
Restrictions
Victoria Falls is only able to accomodate up to Code E aircraft.
VFR Phraseology
"BAW09P, Confirm you are able to keep clear of the Bonair A350 ahead of you?"
Stand Restrictions
| Stands | Restricted To |
|---|---|
| 1 - 20 | Code B (max 24m wingspan) |
| 21 - 25 | Code C (max 36m wingspan) |
| 26 - 28 | Code E (max 65m wingspan) |
Taxiway and Apron Restrictions
Warning
Code F aircraft should be advised that there is no guranteed wingtip clearance provided.
| Aprons | Restricted to |
|---|---|
| Code C Apron | Code C (max 36m wingspan) |
| Code C, D and E Apron | Code E (max 65m wingspan) |
| GA Apron | Code B (max 24m wingspan) |
| Taxiways | Restricted to |
|---|---|
| Taxiway C1 | Code C (max 36m wingspan) |
| Taxiways C, C2, A, A1, A2, A3 and A4 | Code E (max 65m wingspan) |
Pushback Procedures
SMC controllers should remain vigilant at all times.
| Runway in use | Direction |
|---|---|
| 12 | S / W / E |
| 30 | S / W / E |
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 S / W / E, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Full Length | 4000 |
| 30 | Full Length | 4000 |
Arriving Aircraft
Upon arrival into Victoria Falls, inbound aircraft are to provide parking stand (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
ETH823: "ETH823, we are looking for Stand XX."
Taxiing to the Bay
FVFA_APP: "ETH823, taxi via X and X to the bay.