Belfast Aldergrove |
Traffic should normally be received by FIN descending to altitude 4000ft (QNH) at 220kts. If any non standard altitudes or speeds are used, FIN should have been informed about these when the aircraft was transferred.
Radar Separation Requirements
The minimum radar separation between aircraft is 3nm.
Spacing Requirements
The minimum spacing between aircraft is 3nm unless there are vortex implications. The spacing requirements are determined by the AIR controller. The final approach vortex spacing to be used by Aldergrove Approach is:
Heavy
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Heavy |
4 |
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Medium |
5 |
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Small |
6 |
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Light |
7 |
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Medium* |
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Small |
3 |
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Light |
5 |
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Small |
Small |
3 |
Light |
4 |
* Where the leading medium aircraft is a B757, B707, DC8, IL62 or VC10, the minimum distance shall be increased by 1 mile.
Aldergrove director is to provide the minimum radar spacing or vortex wake spacing between aircraft unless otherwise requested by AIR. A 6 mile gap will enable 1 aircraft to depart. An 8 mile gap will enable 2 aircraft to depart.
A minimum of 15nm must be used between a known emergency aircraft and any traffic following it on final approach. The tower will be responsible for determining the required gap.
Descent on Glidepath
Aircraft that are established on the localiser may be cleared to descend on
the glidepath from altitudes up to and including 5000ft QNH.
Surveillance Radar Approaches
FIN is responsible for carrying out SRA's. SRA's with advisory heights on a 3 degree glidepath terminating at 2nm from touchdown are approved for all runways.