Manchester |
The Manchester Control Zone is Class D airspace. The
rules for VFR flights within this airspace are:
- Remain at least 1500 metres horizontally and 1000ft vertically away from cloud
and in a flight visibility of at least 5km
- Fixed wing aircraft at speeds of 140kts or less are to remain clear of cloud,
in sight of the surface and in a flight visibility of 5km
- Helicopters are to remain clear of cloud and in sight of the surface
SSR Code allocation
Manchester SSR code allocation is 7350 - 7365.
VFR Fixed Wing inbound/outbound
VFR Fixed wing inbounds and outbounds where possible, should enter/exit the zone via one of the 3 entry/exit lanes; Thelwall viaduct, Stretton AD and Congleton.
Aircraft operating along these routes must remain clear of cloud and in sight of the surface with a flight visibility of at least 3km. They should keep the centreline of the lane on their right, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Aircraft inbound/outbound to the zone from positions away from the lanes should follow the routes published.
VFR Fixed Wing transit
VFR Fixed wing transits must not penetrate the ATZ without approval from AIR N. A gap should be made in the arrival stream to facilitate the crossing. Crossing overhead the airfield should be made at the landing threshold of the runway in use.
VFR Helicopter traffic
VFR helicopter traffic can be treated in the same way as VFR fixed wing traffic however where possible, should be given direct routings.
Special VFR
Special VFR flights may be authorised in the Manchester CTR however should be discouraged as far as possible due to the requirement to provide standard separation between other SVFR and IFR flights. SVFR transits must route via the overhead and remain clear of the ILS and climbout. SVFR clearances to operate within the Manchester CTR, for the purpose of proceeding to or from the airport are not to be granted to fixed wing aircraft if the reported visibility at the airport is less than 3km or the reported cloud ceiling is less than 1000ft.
Air Traffic Services Outside Controlled Airspace (ATSOCA)
ATSOCA may be given provided that it does not adversely affect operations at Manchester
A Deonfliction Service or radar vectors under a Traffic Service can only be given to aircraft operating between 2400ft QNH and FL100 within 30nm of the airfield. A radar service outside of 30nm must not be given.