EGGX Controller
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This page covers procedures specific for both Gander and Shanwick FIRs and is a complement of the Common Procedures found at http://occ.ivao.aero/wiki/index.php/Common_Oceanic_Procedures_for_Controllers
Contents
Purpose
This page establishes standard procedures for the control of the North Atlantic HLA airspace by Gander OCC and Shanwick OCC including coordination and transfer of control of flights and delegation of airspace between the two units.
Description of Airspace and Sectors
The Gander and Shanwick OCC are each responsible for half of the north Atlantic HLA airspace (border is at 30W°). Both OCAs have been divided into various sectors to optimise traffic management and controller workload.
| Sector | Frequency | Identifier | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanwick/Gander Master Position | 127.900 (12790.0 kHz) | EGGX_SG_CTR | ORS |
| Shanwick Oceanic Clearance | 127.650/123.950 MHz | EGGX_OC_CTR | OCD |
| Shanwick Northern Tracks | 120.350 (12035.0 kHz) | EGGX_N_CTR | ORN |
| Shanwick Southern Tracks | 124.175 (12417.5 kHz) | EGGX_S_CTR | ORS |
| Gander Oceanic Clearance | 128.450/135.450 MHz | CZQX_OC_CTR | OC |
| Gander North Tracks | 126.900 (12690.0 kHz) | CZQX_N_CTR | FSS-N |
| Gander South Tracks | 122.370 (12237.0 kHz) | CZQX_S_CTR | FSS-S |
| Gander West Tracks | 127.100 (12710.0 kHz) | CZQX_W_CTR | FSS-W |
The first position to be opened is always Shanwick/Gander FSS (EGGX_SG_CTR), followed by Shanwick FSS (EGGX_S_CTR) or Gander FSS (CZQX_S_CTR). Agree with EGGX_SG_CTR which position SG prefers. Prior permission required for Gander FSS (CZQX_W_CTR) by ATC Ops Staff.
Airspace Diagram:
Gander Specific Procedures
Intercom
Aircraft when issuing instructions or clearances always preface with “ATC clears” or “ATC instructs” as appropriate. Refer to the Canadian Phraseology guide, for complete intercom procedures.
Sectors
Shanwick Specific Procedures
Airspace Allocation
Sections of the Shanwick FIR are allocated to Shannon ACC and Brest ACC. The areas are designated SOTA (Shannon Oceanic Transition Area) and BOTA (Brest Oceanic Transition Area), respectively aircraft within these sectors are handled by the relevant domestic ATC authority.
Oceanic Transition Areas:
ORCA
Aircraft requesting Oceanic clearance via ORCA (see paragraph 7) are not required to conact Shanwick on RTF.
BOTA
Flights via..
…will enter the BOTA.
SOTA
Flights via..
…will enter the SOTA.
NOTA
Flights via..
…will enter the NOTA.
Bandboxing
When staffing the sectors shall be consolidated as follows:
Coordination
With Domestic Units
| Sector | Westbound | Eastbound |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Control | Oceanic clearances must be obtained by the latest 30 Minutes prior to entrypoint. Scottish Control is therefore to release aircraft to meet that deadline accordingly. | A coordination message should be sent to Scottish around 5 Minutes prior to reaching the exitpoint quoting Level, Speed, ETA for the point and destination. |
| EGPX_WS_CTR | ||
| 127.275 MHz | ||
| ATSIX, BALIX, ERAKA, GOMUP+NOTA when Shannon offline | ||
| Shannon Control | Oceanic clearances must be obtained by the latest 30 Minutes prior to entrypoint. Shannon Control is therefore to release aircraft to meet that deadline accordingly.This means for most Ireland departures that they need to contact Shanwick after obtaining their IFR clearance well before takeoff. | A coordination message should be sent to Shannon around 5 Minutes prior to reaching,the exitpoint quoting Level, Speed, ETA for the point and destination. |
| EISN_CTR | ||
| 131.150 MHz | ||
| DOGAL, NEBIN, MALOT, TOBOR, LIMRI, ADARA, DINIM+ NOTA+SOTA | ||
| London Control | Oceanic clearances must be obtained by the latest 30 Minutes prior to entrypoint. London Control is therefore to release aircraft to meet that deadline accordingly. | A coordination message should be sent to London around 5 Minutes prior to reaching the exit point quoting Level, Speed, ETA for the point and destination. |
| EGTT_CTR | ||
| 128.125 MHz | ||
| LESLU, GAPLI, TURLU, RATKA+SOTA when Shannon offline | ||
| Special airway T9, LASNO to BEGAS:Please note that this airway is oceanic when Brest is offline, therefore aircraft should be contacted and a clearance issued. | ||
| Madrid Control | Oceanic clearances must be obtained by the latest 30 Minutes prior to entrypoint. Madrid Control is therefore to release aircraft to meet that deadline accordingly. | A coordination message should be sent to Madrid around 5 Minutes prior to reaching,the exitpoint quoting Level, Speed, ETA for the point and destination. |
| LECM_SAN_CTR | ||
| 135.950 MHz | ||
| PASAS, PITAX, BERUX, DIXIS, ADVAT, BEGAS | ||
| Montreal Center | A coordination message should be sent to Montreal around 5 Minutes prior to reaching,the exitpoint quoting Level, Speed, ETA for the point and destination. | Oceanic clearances must be obtained by the latest 30 Minutes prior to entrypoint. Montreal is therefore to release aircraft to meet that deadline accordingly, or obtain the clearance on the pilots behalf. |
| CZUL_CTR | ||
| 133.220 MHz | ||
| MUSVA, KAGLY, KENKI, NALDI, BERUS, TANTI, GRIBS, VIMLA, MIBNO, TAPLU, PEPKI, KENRI, IKMAN, VIBID | ||
| Gander Domestic | A coordination message should be sent to Gander around 5 Minutes prior to reaching,the exitpoint quoting Level, Speed, ETA for the point and destination. | Oceanic clearances must be obtained by the latest 30 Minutes prior to entrypoint. Gander is therefore to release aircraft to meet that deadline accordingly, or obtain the clearance on the pilots behalf. |
| CDQX_CTR | ||
| 124.175 MHz | ||
| MOATT, PRAWN, PORGY, LOACH, SCROD, OYSTR, CARPE, HECKK, CRONO, DENDU, KOBEV, LOGSU, NOVEP, RONPO, URTAK, VODOR | ||
With Oceanic Units
| Sector | Coordination |
|---|---|
| Santa Maria Oceanic LPPO_OCC_CTR 13355.0 kHz |
Handoffs to and from Santa Maria should be coordinated on an individual basis as the majority of flights will be on random tracks.Ideally transfer of communications should occur on the 45th Parallel. |
| New York Oceanic KZWY_CTR 12010.0 kHz |
Handoffs to and from New York should be coordinated on an individual basis as the majority of flights will be on random tracks.Ideally transfer of communications should occur on the 45th Parallel. |
| Reykjavik Control BIRD_CTR 119.700 MHz |
Handoffs to and from Reykjavik should be coordinated on an individual basis as the majority of flights will be on random tracks.Ideally transfer of communications should occur on 61°N and/or 30°West. |
ATIS
When controlling Oceanic please use this ATIS:
"Datalink in use/Clearance to be obtained NO LATER than 30 Mins prior to Entry/Position reports mandatory/For further info please consult occ.ivao.aero"