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H112/14
DATE: 13 NOV 14
MILITARY EXERCISE - HIGH SIERRA
TOWNSVILLE MILITARY AIRSPACE
13 NOV - 4 DEC 2014
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Elements of the RAAF and Army will conduct a wide range of
general flying, bombing and tactical exercises during the period 13 Nov
– 4 Dec 2014 in the Townsville Field Training Area (TFTA).
1.2
Participating Military aircraft include:

F/A-18 (Hornet)

BAe-127 (Hawk)

KC-30A

B350 (King-Air)

Military helicopters

PC-9

Other supporting civil and military aircraft
1.3
Operations will involve:

Increased aviation activity in TFTA

Increased military operations at Townsville

Fixed wing and helicopters engaged in NVG operations
within the TFTA
1.4 Increased military aviation transit activity will occur between TVL
and the exercise areas. Aircraft captains, including captains of military
exercise aircraft, should familiarise themselves with the inner and outer
holding patterns detailed in Section 6 of this document.
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2.
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AIRSPACE ACTIVATION
2.1 For the period 13 Nov – 4 Dec 2014 inclusive (including
weekends) all, or some, of the following permanent Townsville areas
may be activated by NOTAM. Vertical limits will be advised by NOTAM:
R736
TOWNSVILLE (STAR)
SFC–NOTAM
R737A/B/C/D TOWNSVILLE (LAND)
7000FT–NOTAM
R739
TOWNSVILLE (STAR)
SFC–NOTA
R751
TOWNSVILLE (DOTSWOOD) SFC–NOTAM
D744
TOWNSVILLE
SFC–7000FT
2.2 The following new restricted area is established (refer Appendix 3)
and will be activated by NOTAM when required in the period 13 Nov – 4
Dec 2014. Activation is only anticipated for non exercise activities (such
as air tests) and activation height is as indicated. This airspace may be
activated on short notice with the status (when active) notified on
Townsville ATIS.
YBBB/R759 TOWNSVILLE
CONDITIONAL STATUS: RA2
MILITARY FLYING
LATERAL LIMITS: 18 53 34S 146 59 48E, 18 07 04S 147 31 02E
then along the minor arc of a circle of 80.00NM radius centred on
19 14 39S 146 45 30E (TL/DME) to 19 11 17S 148 09 57E 19 13
42S 147 11 54E,
then along the minor arc of a circle of 25.00NM radius centred on
19 14 39S 146 45 30E (TL/DME) to 18 53 34S 146 59 48E
VERTICAL LIMITS:
A040 – FL240
HOURS OF ACTIVITY:
NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: FLTCDR 452SQN TOWNSVILLE
FLT
2.3 For further information on the activation of exercise airspace, refer
to NOTAMS or contact RAAF Townsville - Phone (07) 4752 1207.
3.
TOWNSVILLE AIRFIELD RUNWAY AVAILABILITY
AND STATUS
3.1 Due to the increased military activity in the Townsville area,
increased congestion is expected at Townsville airport. All aircraft
captains, including those of exercise aircraft, should anticipate some
delays, particularly during peak military exercise traffic periods. A
requirement to carry additional holding fuel will be notified by separate
NOTAM.
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3.2 Additionally, the possibility of arrestor cable engagements on
RWY 01/19 is greater. Aircraft captains should be aware that RWY 01/19
may be unavailable for periods in excess of 30 minutes following an
engagement. Aircraft captains should not discount the possibility of the
requirement for diversion to alternate airfields following a cable
engagement.
4.
MILITARY AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
4.1 Within Danger areas F/A-18, BAe-127, B350 and Military
Helicopters will be operating on random tracks without communications.
5.
DIVERSIONS AROUND RESTRICTED AREAS
5.1 Pilots shall flight plan via diversion routes to remain clear of
restricted areas.
5.2 ATC will issue clearances around active restricted areas for flights
in controlled airspace. Where an amended route clearance is issued and
navaid coverage is limited, pilots may request radar services to assist in
navigation and terrain clearance.
Note: Terrain clearance advice will be based on radar terrain clearance
charts and Grid lowest Safe altitudes.
5.3 R737 may be released to ATC for short periods during NOTAM
activation timings. In this case track shortening for ACFT cleared via
diversion routes may be available.
5.4 To enable pilots of IFR flights to anticipate clearances that avoid
restricted areas, some diversion routes used by ATC are provided below:
a.
R736 (STAR)
SOUTHERN DIVERSION

Aircraft departing/arriving Townsville can expect ATC
instruction to track via CATEY (TL243R42DME)
NORTHERN DIVERSION

Aircraft departing/arriving Townsville can expect ATC
instruction to track via PELIS (TL285R45DME)
b.
R739 (STAR)
SOUTHERN DIVERSION

Aircraft departing/arriving Townsville can expect ATC
instruction to track via MARON (TL228R36DME)
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NORTHERN DIVERSION

Aircraft departing/arriving Townsville can expect ATC
instruction to track via PELIS (TL285R45DME)
c.
R751 (DOTSWOOD)
SOUTHERN DIVERSION (Appendix 1)
RWY 01 Operations

Expect departure clearance via FLEMO
(TL165R52DME), and expect inbound clearance via
EFFEY (TL177R55DME).
RWY 19 Operations

Expect departure clearance via EFFEY
(TL177R55DME), and expect .2inbound clearance
via FLEMO (TL165R52DME).
NORTHERN DIVERSION

Aircraft departing Townsville can expect ATC
instruction to track via CATEY (TL243R42DME)

Aircraft arriving Townsville can expect ATC
instruction to track via VINOX (TL265R40DME).
d.
R737A/B/C/D (TOWNSVILLE)
SOUTHERN DIVERSION (Appendix 1)
RWY 01 Operations

Expect departure clearance via FLEMO
(TL165R52DME), and expect inbound clearance via
EFFEY (TL177R55DME).
RWY 19 Operations

Expect departure clearance via EFFEY
(TL177R55DME), and expect inbound clearance via
FLEMO (TL165R52DME).
NORTHERN DIVERSION (Appendix 2)

Expect inbound and departure clearance on the track
YBTL - CARMN – TORIA - YGTN.
MELBOURNE TO CAIRNS (Appendix 2)

Q76 – KANGI – VOMPA – Q499 – BIB
e.
R759 (TOWNSVILLE) (Appendix 3)

ATC will issue diversions as required.
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6.
HOLDING PROCEDURES
6.1
Outer Holding Patterns
a.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold at EFFEY must hold as
follows:

inbound track TL 177R VOR,

standard right pattern,

two minute legs, and

at an altitude specified by ATC.
6.2
b.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold at JEMMA must hold as
follows:

inbound track TL 137R VOR,

standard right pattern,

two minute legs, and

at an altitude specified by ATC.
c.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold at SWIFT must hold as
follows:

inbound track TL 355R VOR,

standard right pattern,

two minute legs, and

at an altitude specified by ATC.
d.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold at LINBO must hold as
follows:

inbound track TL 083R VOR,

standard right pattern,

two minute legs, and

at an altitude specified by ATC.
e.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold CARMN must hold as follows:

inbound track TL 302R VOR,

standard right pattern,

two minute legs, and

at an altitude specified by ATC.
Inner Holding Patterns
a.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold at KIRAN must hold as
follows:

inbound track TL 164R VOR,

standard right pattern,
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

b.
7.
two minute legs, and
at an altitude specified by ATC, not below 7000FT
AMSL.
IFR aircraft instructed to hold at WESTY must hold as
follows:

inbound track TL 070R VOR,

standard right pattern,

two minute legs, and

at an altitude specified by ATC, not below 7000FT
AMSL.
PRIOTITIES
7.1 Every endeavour will be made to adjust exercise activities and
minimise delays to facilitate transit of civil aircraft engaged in SAR,
Mercy flights, emergency, or MEDEVAC operations.
7.2 Within Townsville Class C airspace (excluding those portions of
active restricted area) ATC shall prioritise aircraft IAW ENR 1.4-17 para
10. However the following shall supersede para. 10.1 j:
A recovering military F/A-18 or Hawk shall be given priority over
civil traffic where the circumstances allow.
8.
CANCELLATION
8.1
This SUP will self-cancel at 1412041400UTC.
9.
DISTRIBUTION
9.1
Airservices Australia website only.
Appendix
1.
Southern Diversion Routes for R736, R737, R739 and R751
2.
Northern Diversion Route for R737
3.
R759
Appendix 1 TO
SUP H112/14
1. Southern Diversion Routes for R736, R737, R739 and R751
Appendix 2 TO
SUP H112/14
2. Northern Diversion Route for R737
Appendix 3 TO
SUP H112/14
3. R759