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188 changes: 149 additions & 39 deletions docs/aerodromes/classd/Moorabbin.md
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--8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md"

## Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
| ------------------ | -------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Moorabbin ADC** | **Moorabbin Tower** | **118.100** | **MB_TWR** |
| **Moorabbin SMC** | **Moorabbin Ground** | **134.250** | **MB_GND** |
| Moorabbin ATIS | | 120.900 | YMMB_ATIS |

| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID |
|--------------------|----------------------|-------------|--------------|
| **Moorabbin ADC** | **Moorabbin Tower** | **118.100** | **MB_TWR** |
| **Moorabbin SMC** | **Moorabbin Ground** | **134.250** | **MB_GND** |
| Moorabbin ATIS | | 120.900 | YMMB_ATIS |

---

## Airspace
MB ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the MB CTR `SFC` to `A025`.
MB ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the MB CTR from `SFC` to `A025`.

<figure markdown>
![MB ADC Airspace](img/mbairspace.png){ width="1000" }
Expand All @@ -21,49 +24,81 @@ MB ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace in the MB CTR `SFC` to `A025`.

Refer to [Class D Tower Separation Standards](../../../separation-standards/classd) for more information.

---

## Runway Modes
Equal preference is given to the following runway modes:

- Runways 35L & 35R
- Runways 17L & 17R
- Runways 31L & 31R
- Runways 13L & 13R
Preferred runway modes are as follows (in order of preference):

1. Runway 35L/35R
2. Runway 17L/17R
3. Runways 13/31 (equal preference)

When operationally required, runway 04 or 22 may be used, but consideration must be given to it's limited length.
Crosswind operations are limited to **10KT**, and tailwind use is discouraged unless required.

Runway 04/22 may only be used operationally and is **not available for circuit training**. Consideration must be given to it's limited length.
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---

## VFR Inbound Procedures

| VFR Approach Point | RWY 13 | RWY 17 | RWY 31 | RWY 35 |
| ----------------| --------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| BTO | Join final 13R | Join base 17R | Join downwind 31L | Join oblique downwind 35L |
| BAW | Join base 13R | Join base 17R | Join oblique downwind 31L | Join base 35L |
| CARR | Join downwind 13R | Join downwind 17R | Join oblique base 31L | Join final 35L |
| GMH | Join downwind 13L | Join base 17L | Join oblique base 31R | Join base 35R |
| ACE | Join base 13L | Join oblique base 17L | Join base 31R | Join oblique downwind 35R |
Aircraft should report at the standard VFR entry points:
- **BTO** (to the west)
- **BAW** (to the north)
- **CARR** (to the southeast)
- **GMH** (to the east)
- **ACE** (to the south)
- **SHOAL** (to the southwest)

| Entry Point | RWY 13 | RWY 17 | RWY 31 | RWY 35 |
|-------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| BTO | Join final 13R | Join base 17R | Join downwind 31L | Join oblique downwind 35L |
| BAW | Join base 13R | Join base 17R | Join oblique downwind 31L | Join base 35L |
| CARR | Join downwind 13R | Join downwind 17R | Join oblique base 31L | Join final 35L |
| GMH | Join downwind 13L | Join base 17L | Join oblique base 31R | Join base 35R |
| ACE | Join base 13L | Join oblique base 17L | Join base 31R | Join oblique downwind 35R |
| SHOAL | Join base 13L | Join base 17L | Join base 31R | Join base 35R |

CTR Entry Altitude: `A010`.

---

## Departures into CTA
The overlying Class C airspace extends down to A025 to the north and A045 to the south. Aircraft planned into the overlying Class C airspace shall be issued an airways clearance by **MB ADC** and assigned `A050` or `RFL` if lower. These aircraft must be Next coordinated to the relevant TCU controller, who will assess the current traffic picture and provide a release when able. During times of peak TMA traffic, there may be extensive delays for departure and pilots may elect to depart directly into class G. See [Departure Coordination](#departures) for coordination requirements.

The overlying Class C airspace extends down to `A025` to the north and `A045` to the south.

- Aircraft departing into Class C must be cleared to `A050` or `RFL` (if lower) by **MB ADC**.
- Coordination with TCU for release is required before issuing a takeoff clearance.
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- VFR aircraft departing into Class G must advise intentions with their "Ready" call and will be cleared accordingly.
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- During times of peak TMA traffic, there may be extensive delays for departures and pilots may elect to depart directly into class G.

See [Departure Coordination](#departures) for coordination requirements.

---

## Circuits
Circuits are to be flown at `A010`.

| Runway | Day | Night |
| ------ | ------ | ----|
| 13L | Left | Left |
| 13R | Right | - |
| 31L | Left | - |
| 31R | Right | Right |
| 17L | Left | Left |
| 17R | Right | - |
| 35L | Left | - |
| 35R | Right | Right |

### Fixed wing

Circuit altitude: `A010`.

| Runway | Day Circuit Direction | Night Circuit Direction |
|---------|------------------------|--------------------------|
| 13L | Left | Left |
| 13R | Right | N/A |
| 31L | Left | N/A |
| 31R | Right | Right |
| 17L | Left | Left |
| 17R | Right | N/A |
| 35L | Left | N/A |
| 35R | Right | Right |

## Coordination
### Departures
Autorelease is not in effect at YMMB and all departures into the overlying Class C airspace require a 'Next' call. They must not be issued a takeoff clearance until a release has been obtained.

The standard assignable level for departures into CTA is `A050` or `RFL` if lower.
### Departures

- Autorelease is not in effect. Coordination for "Next" is required required for departures into overlaying Class C. They must not be issued a takeoff clearance until a release has been obtained.
- Standard assignable level: `A050` (or `RFL` if lower).
!!! example
<span class="hotline">**MB ADC** -> **MDS**</span>: "Next, SGE"
<span class="hotline">**MDS** -> **MB ADC**</span>: "SGE, unrestricted"
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**SGE**: "Cleared to leave and re-enter controlled airspace climbing to A050, Departures 129.4, SGE"

### Arrivals/Overfliers
ML TCU will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to MB ADC.
IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to MB ADC, unless MB ADC nominates a restriction.
VFR aircraft will not be coordinated, and will need to receive their airways clearance from MB ADC.

- ML TCU will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to MB ADC.
- **IFR arrivals** will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to MB ADC, unless MB ADC nominates a restriction.
- **VFR arrivals** will not be coordinated, and will need to receive their airways clearance from MB ADC.

!!! example
<span class="hotline">**MDS** -> **MB ADC**</span>: "To the west, PLE, for the NDB-A"
<span class="hotline">**MB ADC** -> **MDS**</span>: "PLE, NDB-A"

!!! tip
Remember that IFR aircraft are only separated from other IFR or SVFR aircraft in class D. Use other separation methods, such as holding a departure on the ground, if separation is required with these aircraft.
Remember that IFR aircraft are only separated from other IFR or SVFR aircraft in class D. Use other separation methods, such as holding a departure on the ground, if separation is required with these aircraft.

## Helicopters
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### Circuits

#### Day VFR Circuits
Helicopter circuits are conducted from designated areas based on the active runway:

<figure markdown>
![Eastern Grass and Western Triangle](img/mbhelicircuitareas.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>Eastern Grass and Western Triangle</figcaption>
</figure>

- **RWY 17/35**: Circuits are conducted from the **Eastern Grass**.
- **RWY 13/31**: Circuits are conducted from the **Western Triangle**.
- Circuit operations are **parallel to the duty runway** and inside the fixed-wing circuit.
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**Radio Procedure**:
- Pilots will report “AIRBORNE” before each circuit, or if departing additionally they will include their intentions. Aircraft are expected to remain under `A001` until you acknowledge.
- Reply with simply the aircraft callsign for a leg of the circuits, or departure instructions. Hold the aircraft if they will conflict with other traffic.
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- On completion of circuit training, the pilot will nominate their landing HLS during the airborne call and report downwind before transitioning to the arrival procedure.

!!! example
**RJB**:: "MB Gnd, RJB, At the southern apron, with information november, request circuits"
**MB SMC**: "RJB, cleared for circuit, Eastern Grass, report airborne"
**RJB**: "Cleared for circuits, Eastern Grass, RJB"
*(Before departure)*
**RJB**: "Moorabbin Tower, RJB, airborne"
**MB ADC**: "RJB"
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#### Night Circuits
Night operations must comply with fixed wing circuits and altitudes.

### Departures

Day VFR helicopter departures must remain at `A007`. Helicopters must nominate a aiming point or HLS on first contact with MB SMC.

1. **Aiming Points**:
- Direct helicopters departing from the **Southern Aiming Point** to hold short of **TWY A**.
- Direct helicopters departing from the **Northern Aiming Point** to hold short of **TWY G**.

2. **Departure Procedures**:
- Ensure departures remain clear of duty runways and provide instructions to:
- **Pass east of the tower**.
- **Track**:
- For **northbound departures**: Track north until clear of the tower.
- For **southbound departures**: Track south until clear of airport buildings.
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<figure markdown>
![Aiming Locations](img/mbhelidep.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>Aiming Locations</figcaption>
</figure>

### Arrivals

- ML TCU will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers from Class C to MB ADC.

- **From the East**:
- Helicopters arriving from the east should be instructed to fly a close base leg and pass over the duty threshold at **not below `A003`**.
- For duty runways **13** or **17**, helicopters arriving for the northern or main aprons may be instructed to overfly the duty threshold at **not below `A003`** for a short right circuit.
- For **circuits**, helicopters arriving may directly join a leg of the circuit.

- **From the West**:
- For **southerly approaches** full stop: Instruct helicopters to remain clear of duty runways, track east of the tower, and proceed directly to the **Southern HLS** or southern aiming point.
- For **northerly approaches** full stop: Instruct helicopters to remain clear of duty runways, track east of the tower, and proceed to the northern or main aprons.
- For **circuits** have the aircraft fly overhead the tower and report. Instruct the aircraft to join a leg of the circuit.

!!! example
A helicopter, RJB, is looking to join the circuits from the west at Cerberus, with runway 17L/R active.
**RJB**: "MB Twr, RJB, Heli R44, Cerberus 700, inbound, with november, for circuits"
**MB ADC**: "RJB, MB Twr, report overhead tower"
**RJB**: "RJB overhead"
**MB ADC**: "RJB, join downwind runway 17R"
**RJB**: "join downwind runway, 17R"
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