Queenstown Terminal Area
Queenstown Procedures
The QTMA procedures build upon information already contained in the NZQN Aerodrome Procedures, and any Controller logged on to QTMA shall be familiar with those procedures.
Positions
| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown TMA | QTMA | Queensotown Approach | 125.750 | NZQN_APP | Primary |
Airspace
The Queenstown CTA/C follows the lateral and vertical boundaries as shown below.
Transfer of Control Points
| Transfer Flow | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tower -> Approach | Once the aircraft becomes airborne off the runway | Tower shall instruct all aircraft to contact ATMA airborne |
| Approach -> Control | Once the aircraft are approaching the lateral or vertical bounds of QTMA | Aircraft may also be handed off when clear of all conflicts, provided the next sector accepts the early handover. |
| Control -> Approach | Aircraft is approaching the vertical and lateral bounds of the TMA | Aircraft may be handed off early, provided that QTMA is happy to accept. |
| Approach -> Tower | Once established on approach, or within QN TWR's CTA/D. | Aircraft cleared for a visual approach may be cleared to contact sooner for separation against circuit traffic. |
Departures
Departures shall be assigned in accordance with the SID Assignment guide.
QTMA may climb aircraft as necessary up to their RFL. International departures may be cleared up to a maximum of FL250, with further available when handed to STH.
Track Shortening on SIDs
Arrivals
STH will hand aircraft to QTMA no lower than FL180, unless coordinated.
Aircraft shall be issued either the RNP Y (AR) or RNP Z (AR) approaches. If a non-standard approach is requested, such as the RNP F/G/H or VOR DME, coordination shall occur. This requires agreement from the ADC Controller and QTMA.
Once in QTMA airspace arrivals may be descend to FL150 and then A100 to commence the approach or straight down to A100 where traffic permits.
Note Aircraft should not be track shortened on the STAR into Queenstown due to the high mountainous terrain.