2.1 Air Traffic Services

OBJECTIVES

  • 2.1.1 The objectives of the Air Traffic Services are to:
    1. Prevent collisions between aircraft;
    2. Prevent collisions between aircraft moving on the manoeuvring area and between aircraft in the air.
    3. Expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic;
    4. Provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights;
  • 2.1.2 Type of ATC services:
    • Service Name Radio Callsign Abbreviation Airspace Responsibility
    Clearance Delivery Clearance Delivery xxxx_DEL None
    Ground Movement Control Ground xxxx_GND Manoeuvring Area
    Tower Control Active Runway(s) and ATZ/CTR
    Approach Control Approach
    Departure
    Director
    Radar    		 xxxx_APP
    xxxx_DEP    		 TMA, CTA
    As defined in local procedures
    Area Control Area
    Control
    Radar    		 xxxx_CTR TMA, CTA, UTA
    As defined in local procedures
    Flight Information Service (ICAO)
    Flight Service Station (IVAO)    		 Information xxxx_FSS Uncontrolled airspace

    Note 1: The radio callsign is always preceded by the ATSU’s name.

    E.g. Cape Town Ground ; Port Elizabeth Approach ; Johannesburg Area North

    Note 2: The Abbreviation is always preceded by the ATSU’s ICAO code.

    E.g. FACT_GND ; FAPE_APP ; FAJA_N_CTR