Approach Procedures

Radar Manoeuvring Area

The Radar Manoeuvring Area (RMA) is the airspace in which Coventry Directors can safely vector aircraft. The arrangement of the Coventry Radar Manoeuvring Area is the same regardless of the runway in use.

The RMA is defined as follows:

Speed Control

Speeds to be flown during approach are specified by the controller and will depend on the traffic situation at that time. On occasions, a pilot may request to maintain a higher than normal speed. If traffic situation allows this, the aircraft can be told that there is "no ATC speed restriction".

There are standard speeds which should be employed during approach:

  • During Intermediate approach, leaving the stack to the point at which a base leg is flown, 210kts should be used.
  • On a base leg and closing heading, 180kts should be used. (If spacing is becoming tight, aircraft can be slowed to 160kts when on a closing heading for the ILS)
  • On final, no later than 7nm from touchdown, 160kts until 4DME. Speed control cannot be applied beyond 4DME.

Missed Approach procedures:

The missed approach procedures are as follows:

Runway
Missed Approach Procedure
05
Climb straight ahead to NDB CT and enter the holding pattern climbing to 2000ft or as directed.
23
Climb straight ahead to 2500 or I-BM DME 2, whichever is later, then level procedure turn right to NDB BHX or as directed
  • RAD will be made aware of the missed approach by the tower.
  • The tower controller will hold further departures and issue any tactical headings to aircraft already departing to ensure they are separated from the missed approach aircraft.
  • RAD will inform BB INT of the missed approach.
  • RAD should issue a heading and/or frequency for the aircraft to contact
  • RAD should inform the tower controller when outbound traffic can be resumed again

In the event of an associated radio failure with a missed approach, the aircraft should follow the procedures detailed in the UK AIP.

Terrain Clearance:

Terrain clearance is the responsibility of the pilot whether or not specific heading instructions have been issued by ATC.

Radar Separation Requirements

The minimum radar separation between aircraft is 3nm. 2.5nm separation is NOT approved for use at Coventry.

Spacing Requirements

The minimum spacing to be used is 10nm.

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

SRA's with advisory heights on a 3 degree glidepath terminating at 2nm from touchdown are approved for both runways.


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