NZDN - Dunedin
Control Positions and Navaids
| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin ADC | TDN | Dunedin Tower | 120.700 | NZDN_TWR | Primary |
Airspace
The Dunedin CTR/D follows the inner lateral boundries shown below from SFC to A035. The CTR/D is comprised of three sectors - West, East and Instrument. The Dunedin CTA/D follows the outer lateral boundary as shown below. To the North, South and East, the airspace is from A035 to A095. To the West the airspace is from A045 to A095 then A075 to A135 as seen in the diagram below.
Areas of Responsibility
Dunedin's main apron has five stands, two of those with jetways. Taxiway C leads to the Mainland Air and Flightline Aviation hangars operating flight training and charter services. The areas of responsibility are as depicted below.
Pushback and Taxi
Pushback and startup clearance from stand one to five is managed by Tower. Controllers can make use of a "tail-facing" instruction to manage direction of pushback. Aircraft on taxiway C must contact Tower at C2 holding point before proceeding.
An aircraft may be given a combined taxi/backtrack instruction, Traffic permitting. Aircraft may advise the controller they are able to accept an intersection departure, therefore they may be taxiied to the holding point, omiting the backtrack instruction.
Taxi Backtrack Instruction
ANZ758M: "ANZ758M, request taxi."
Dunedin Tower: "ANZ758M, taxi backtrack, lineup runway 21."
Taxi Instruction
ZK-ELT: "ELT, request taxi."
Dunedin Tower: "ELT, via B and A, enter backtrack, lineup runway 21."
Departures
IFR traffic departing via BIDEL shall be handed off to STH either crossing BIDEL or passing A095. Other IFR departures shall be handed off either crossing the lateral boundary of the airspace or passing the upper limit of A095 or A135 - whichever comes first.
SID Assignment
| Runway | Procedure | Allowed A/C Categories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | BIDEL #Q |
Cat A to C | Preferred departure for northern-bound aircraft via BIDEL. |
| 21 | BIDEL #S |
Cat A to D | More track miles to BIDEL, can be issued in the event of consecutive departures via BIDEL. |
| 21 | BASOS #Q |
Cat A to D | Preferred departure for QN and western-bound international traffic. |
| 21 | AKPIN #Q |
Cat A to D | Preferred departure for southern-bound traffic. |
| 21 | ALBOX #Q |
Cat A to D | Secondary departure for southern-bound traffic |
| 21 | OCEAN # |
Cat A to D | To OREXI and SW. Non-RNAV. |
| 21 | BE #A |
Cat A to D | To OREXI. Non-RNAV. |
| 21 | BE #B |
Cat A to D | To PORUT. Non-RNAV. |
| Runway | Procedure | Allowed A/C Categories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | BIDEL #P |
Cat A to D | Preferred departure for northern-bound aircraft via BIDEL. |
| 03 | BIDEL #R |
Cat A to D | More track miles to BIDEL, can be issued in the event of consecutive departures via BIDEL. |
| 03 | BASOS #P |
Cat A to D | Preferred departure for QN and western-bound international traffic. |
| 03 | AKPIN #P |
Cat A to D | Preferred departure for NV traffic. |
| 03 | SOUTH # |
Cat A to D | To OREXI and PORUT. Non-RNAV. |
| 03 | SWAMPY # |
Cat A to D | To BIDEL, MEGUG MIPAK, PORUT and QN. Non-RNAV. |
Visual Departures
When either runway is in use, Tower may issue northern-bound aircraft a visual departure direct to BIDEL on pilot's request, traffic permitting. Alternatively, when Runway 21 is in use, Tower may issue northern-bound aircraft on the BIDEL #Qor BIDEL #S a visual departure to ATGUB or IDLIK on pilot's request (Refer to AIP chart for BIDEL #Q and BIDEL #S).
Visual Departure Direct to BIDEL
Dunedin Tower: "ANZ676, recleared visual deaprture direct BIDEL."
Runway 21 Visual Departure
Dunedin Tower: "ANZ758M, recleared left visual deaprture direct ATGUB to rejoin the SID."
Arrivals
STH shall issue STARs to arrivals without coordination with Dunedin Tower. The MIPAK #C arrival for runway 03 may be used when requested by the pilot. Dunedin Tower may choose to coordinate with STH or amend the arrival on first contact.
Runway 21
All arrivals terminate at ESKAT, which is the IAF for the RNAV and ILS approach.
Missed Approach
In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. For the ILS and NDB procedures, this will take the aircraft straight out to BE NDB holding at A040. For the RNAV procedure, it will take the aircraft straight out to AKLAR holding at A040. The aircraft can then be issued the approprite arrival procedure from AKLAR to commence the approach again.
Runway 03
All arrivals terminate at AKLAR, which is the IAF for the RNAV and ILS approach.
Missed Approach
In the event of a missed approach, aircraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. For the ILS and NDB procedures, this will take the aircraft straight out to MI NDB, then a right turn to BE NDB holding at A040. For the RNAV procedure, it will take the aircraft to DABCA holding at A040. The aircraft can then be issued the appropriate arrival procedure from DABCA to commence the approach again.
VFR Procedures
Arrivals
In order to lessen the amount of instructions given to VFR traffic, the Controller shall issue a published VFR arrival where possible. Once the Pilot reports overhead the respective VRP, Dunedin Tower shall issue circuit joining insturctions. Refer to AIP chart for NZDN arrivals.
Departures
In order to lessen the amount of instructions given to VFR traffic, the Controller shall issue one of the VFR Departure Procedures where possible, otherwise a more plain language clearance will be issued. Refer to AIP chart for NZDN departures.
NZTI - Taieri
Taieri is a small, uncontrolled GA aerodrome located 8nm Northeast of NZDN (Dunedin). Aircraft may operate within the TI circuit and within 3nm of the aerodrome below A011 without reference to ATC. Aircraft departing TI shall receive clearance and departure instructions from Dunedin Tower prior to departure.
Info
VFR aircraft bound for NZTI are to be handed off to Unicom approaching the aerodrome. A good rule of thumb for aircraft coming from the North, South or the city is to hand them off as they enter the Taieri Plains valley.
Coordination
STH shall ensure at least a 10 min warning call is given to TDN for any arriving aircraft, TDN shall advise STH of any departing traffic that is entering their CTA prior to that traffic getting airborne.