Manchester |
The AIR N controller is responsible for all movements on runway 05L/23R. AIR N operates on frequency 118.625.
The AIR S controller is responsible for all movements on runway 05R/23L and the taxiways between the two parallel runways. AIR S operates on frequency 119.400.
AIR N is responsible for deciding on the runway in use.
GMC is responsible for all ground movements. GMC operates on frequency 121.850. GMC is a continuous operation and all surface movement of aircraft, vehicles and personnel on the Manoeuvring Area is subject to ATC authority.
GMP is responsible for passing IFR departure clearances to aircraft. GMP operates on frequency 121.700. GMP must not clear aircraft for start/push. Once the aircraft has a clearance, they should be instructed to contact the appropriate GMC for start/push.
Manchester is fitted with an ATM and this can be simulated on IVAO. It has a range of about 15nm and displays SSR labels with mode C read out. The ATM may be used to:
When a pilot reports wind shear, this must be passed to inbound and outbound aircraft until the report appears on the ATIS. Reports should contain the following information:
If there is a cause to believe that braking action is less than good, this must be confirmed and information should be passed to departing and arriving aircraft.