4.4 Procedures for Arriving Aircraft

4.4.1 ACC must provide all inbound aircraft to the airfield with an inbound clearance.

4.4.2 If no ACC is in operation, inbound aircraft must call APP to receive an inbound clearance into controlled airspace at least 10 minutes before entering APP’s airspace. If aircraft does not make this initial call, APP must establish communication with the aircraft as soon as possible,

INFORMATION TO ARRIVING AIRCRAFT

4.4.3 After an arriving aircraft has made its initial call to APP the following information shall be passed as soon as practicable:

  1. ATC clearance (i.e. STAR) if no ACC is in operation OR possible changes to inbound clearance.
  2. Current ATIS information
  3. If possible, estimated track miles to touchdown, especially if/when aircraft is taken of first intended route

    4. Note: The assigned level in the inbound clearance to arriving aircraft will not be below the IAA and must comply with the MSA or RVA.

4.4.4 Additional information may include the following:

  1. Runway visual range, if active.

4.4.5 Subsequent Changes

  • Aircraft which have received the information above must be kept informed of the following until they have landed:-
    1. Significant changes in the meteorological and runway conditions.
    2. Further reports by pilots, e.g. wind shear.