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Ground

The responsibility of SMC at "Airport Name" falls to the dedicated Ground ATS unit, "ATS Callsign" (XXXX_GND) on XXX.XXX 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 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

Please talk about the relevant restirctions in regard to aircraft wingspan. You must mention Code F requirments if the airport is able to accomodate it

VFR Phraseology

"BAW09P, Confirm you are able to keep clear of the Bonair A350 ahead of you?"

Stand Restrictions

The best suited Code F stands are: Only use this section if the airport is CODE F compliant

  • B17

  • B20

  • B23

  • B26

  • B29

Controllers should issue these stands rather than any terminal ones.

MARS

Only use is the airport has MARS

MARS — Multiple Aircraft Ramp System — is an airport gate design that allows a single aircraft parking stand to accommodate more than one type or size of aircraft.

At "Airport Name", the following stands can be used in conjuction with each other, up to a maximum of Code X (max XXm wingspan) aircraft on them. | Stands | Blocks off Stand | | :---------: | :---------: | | XX | XX | | XX | XX | | XX | XX | | XX | XX |

Pushback Procedures

SMC controllers should remain vigilant at all times.

Runway in use Direction
XX N / S / W / E
XX N / S / W / E
XX N / S / W / E
XX N / 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 N / 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
XX XX XXXX
XX XX XXXX
XX XX XXXX
XX XX XXXX
XX XX XXXX

Taxi Restrictions

Please speak about what Code Aircraft the airport can accomodate

Non-movement Areas

Only applicable at certain airports

Hotspots

Only applicable at certain airports

Precision approach holding points are established at XX. During low visibility procedures (LVP) aircraft are to be instructed to hold short of these holding points. If the aircraft does not read these back clearly or the controller is unsure, the controller should confirm with the aircraft.

Arriving Aircraft

Upon arrival into "Airport Name", inbound aircraft are to provide their aircraft registration (tail number) and 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, we are ZS-SZF looking for Bay XX."

Taxiing to the Bay

XXXX_GND: "SAA233, taxi via X and X to the bay.