From 7448bc4f5f0d335b2cfcd8ede3ead76feba180aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: obla Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:51:30 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] Bucholz ATCT Rewrite Complete rewrite of KPWA based on Oakland ARTCC procedures. https://oakartcc.org/web/viewer.html?file=/controllers/file/397c75ae-c41c-11ef-a1be-2a32edb55910 Their SOP stipulates KWA_TWR where as we use PKWA_TWR. ATIS frequency also needs to change. --- docs/pacific/Marshall-Islands/Kwajalein.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/pacific/Marshall-Islands/Kwajalein.md b/docs/pacific/Marshall-Islands/Kwajalein.md index 5f869ee89..5b658e266 100644 --- a/docs/pacific/Marshall-Islands/Kwajalein.md +++ b/docs/pacific/Marshall-Islands/Kwajalein.md @@ -8,8 +8,26 @@ | Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | | ----------------------- | --------- | ---------------- | --------- | -| **Bucholz ADC** | **Bucholz Tower** | **118.800** | **PKWA_TWR** | +| **Bucholz ADC** | **Bucholz Tower** | **126.200** | **PKWA_TWR** | | **Bucholz SMC** | **Bucholz Ground** | **121.900** | **PKWA_GND** | -| Bucholz ATIS | PKWA_ATIS| | 119.500| +| Bucholz ATIS | PKWA_ATIS| | 119.675| +## General +Tower must: +- Advise the overlying sector of the runway(s) in use. +- Advise the overlying sector of the: current ATIS code, and when field conditions change to or from basic VFR minima. + +## Coordination +### Departures + +When simulating the lack of Flight Date Input/Output (FDIO), the IFR clearance must be obtained from the overlying oceanic sector and relayed to the aircraft. +Bucholz ATCT obtains releases from Oakland Oceanic. +Oakland Oceanic issues a “depart at-or-after” time and a “clearance void” time with each release. Tower must ensure these times are met. +Tower must call Oakland Oceanic with a departure time on each outbound aircraft. +Tower must advise departures to squawk 2000 and contact San Francisco Radio on the appropriate frequency. + +### Arrivals + +Oakland Oceanic must forward arrival information at least 30 minutes prior to the airport estimate. +Tower must call Oakland Oceanic with the arrival time of each inbound aircraft. \ No newline at end of file