2013 LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN DENMARK FIR AND SWEDEN FIR VATSIM Scandinavia 4 April 2013
1 General 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this Letter of Agreement (LoA) is to define the coordination procedures to be applied between when providing ATS on the VATSIM network. 1.2 Distribution All operationally significant information and procedures contained in this Letter of Agreement shall be distributed by the appropriate means to all concerned controllers. 1.3 Validity This Letter of Agreement becomes effective 04/04/2013 and supersedes the Letter of Agreement between Denmark AoR and Sweden AoR dated 17/11/2011. Martin Loxbo Director Sweden FIR Peter Schneider Director VATSIM Scandinavia 2 Areas of Responsibility and Sectorisation 2.1 Areas of Responsibility 2.1.1 Denmark FIR 2.1.2 Sweden FIR Copenhagen FIR/UIR GND UNL Sweden FIR/UIR GND UNL 2.2 Sectorisation 2.2.1 Denmark FIR North of point Copenhagen AoR Sector V (EKDK-V) 5620N 01201E EKDK_V_CTR 126.050 (2 NM south of MADAG): (EKDK_C_CTR 128.225, EKDK_A_CTR/EKDK_CTR 135.275) Traffic on L621 transfers to Sector V Callsign COPENHAGEN CONTROL Between Copenhagen AoR Sector C (EKDK-C) EKDK-A & EKDK-V: EKDK_C_CTR 128.225 (EKDK_A_CTR/EKDK_CTR 135.275) Traffic on N872 transfers to Sector C Callsign COPENHAGEN CONTROL South of point Copenhagen AoR Sector A (EKDK-A) 5551N 01225E EKDK_A_CTR/EKDK_CTR 135.275 (5 NM north of GOLMI): Traffic on N850 transfers to Sector A Callsign COPENHAGEN CONTROL 2
GND FL195: Within Copenhagen Copenhagen TMA Sector East (EKCH-E) TMA: EKCH_E_APP 118.450 (EKCH_APP 119.800) Callsign COPENHAGEN APPROACH 2.2.2 Sweden FIR GND FL285: Copenhagen TMA Sector West (EKCH-W) EKCH_W_APP 119.800 Callsign COPENHAGEN APPROACH South of 553101N: Malmö AoR Sector L (ESMM-L) ESMS_APP 134.975 (ESMM_K_CTR 124.850, ESMM_8_CTR 128.175, ESMM_7_CTR 124.150, ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) Between 553101N Malmö AoR Sector K (ESMM-K) and 565908N: ESMM_K_CTR 124.850 (ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) GND FL245: Within the lateral limits Göteborg TMC Sector W (GG-APP-W) of Göteborg TMA: ESGG_W_APP 124.200 (ESGG_APP 124.675, ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) Callsign GÖTEBORG CONTROL North of Malmö AoR Sector 5 (ESMM-5) Göteborg TMA: ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625 (ESOS_CTR 118.400) FL245 UNL: North of 565908N: Malmö AoR Sector 4 (ESMM-4) ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625 (ESOS_CTR 118.400) FL285 FL355: South of 553101N: Malmö AoR Sector 8 (ESMM-8) ESMM_8_CTR 128.175 (ESMM_7_CTR 124.150, ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) FL355 UNL: South of 553101N: Malmö AoR Sector 9 (ESMM-9) ESMM_6_CTR 128.055 (ESMM_8_CTR 128.175, ESMM_7_CTR 124.150, ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) 3
FL285 UNL: Between 553101N: Malmö AoR Sector 2 (ESMM-2) and 563124N: ESMM_2_CTR 127.755 (ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) North of 563124N: Malmö AoR Sector 4 (ESMM-4) ESMM_5_CTR/ESMM_CTR 128.625 (ESOS_CTR 118.400) Note 1: Secondary frequencies within parenthesis ( ). Note 2: Callsign for all ESMM and ESOS sectors is SWEDEN CONTROL. Note 3: For frequencies where the sixth digit is 5 (e.g. 134.975), the final 5 shall on VATSIM be substituted with a 0 (zero) due to technical limitations (e.g. 134.970). 4
2.2.3 Sectorisation maps GND - FL245 Note: EKDK ACC sectorisation is the same GND - FL245 as FL245 - UNL (pictured on the next page). 5
FL245 - UNL 6
3 Delegated Airspace 3.1 Airspace delegated from Denmark FIR to Sweden FIR 3.1.1 Delegation of ATS from Copenhagen FIR/UIR (EKDK) to Malmö AoR (ESMM) 3.1.1.1 Area C 565908N 0114558E 561253N 0122205E FIR/UIR boundary 560951N 0122624E 560923N 0122446E 560433N 0120806E 565908N 0114558E FL95 FL660 Airspace classification: C 3.1.1.2 Area H1 560951N 0122624E FIR/UIR boundary 553356N 0124651E 560433N 0120806E 560923N 0122446E 560951N 0122624E FL195 FL660 Airspace classification: C 3.1.1.3 Area L1 560951N 0122624E FIR boundary 560158N 0123925E 560158N 0123156E 560923N 0122446E 560951N 0122624E FL65 FL195 Airspace classification: C 3.2 Airspace delegated from Sweden FIR to Denmark FIR 3.2.1 Delegation of ATS from Malmö AoR (ESMM) to Copenhagen FIR/UIR (EKDK) 3.2.1.1 Area H2 Airspace classification: 3.2.1.2 Area L2 Airspace classification: 553356N 0124651E 552201N 0130137E 551458N 0125956E 545500N 0130000E 545500N 0125100E FIR boundary 553356N 0124651E FL195 UNL C FL195 FL660, G FL660 UNL 560158N 0123925E 560158N 0124046E 555958N 0124356E 555834N 0125156E 554358N 0130656E 551458N 0125956E 551402N 0124132E FIR boundary 560158N 0123925E 2500 ft MSL FL195 C 7
3.2.1.3 Area L3 Airspace classification: 3.2.1.4 Area SUNDET Airspace classification: 551458N 0125956E 545500N 0130000E 545500N 0125100E FIR boundary 551402N 0124132E 551458N 0125956E 3500 ft MSL FL195 E 3500 ft MSL FL95, C FL95 FL195 555329N 0124042E 555128N 0124956E 554458N 0125356E 554028N 0130326E 553343N 0125356E 552628N 0125156E 552248N 0123735E FIR boundary 555329N 0124042E 1500 ft MSL 2500 ft MSL C Note: Area SUNDET is the part of Copenhagen TMA which is located in Sweden FIR. 3.2.1.5 Area KASTRUP Airspace classification: 553649N 0125249E 552858N 0124356E 552858N 0124212E FIR boundary 553649N 0125249E GND 1500 ft MSL D Note: Area KASTRUP is the part of Kastrup CTR which is located in Sweden FIR. 3.3 Special Areas 3.3.1 Rønne 3.3.1.1 Rønne TMA Sector A 3500 ft MSL FL95: 551726N 0141828E 551534N 0142453E then clockwise along an arc of a circle, radius 16.2 NM centred at 550404N 0144448E to 545500N 0142127E 545500N 0141000E 551033N 0141000E 551726N 0141828E Sector B 1500 ft MSL 3500 ft MSL: A circle, radius 16.2 NM, centred at 550404N 0144448E Airspace classification: Description: 1500 ft MSL FL95 D 1500 ft MSL 4500 ft MSL, E 4500 ft MSL FL95 Rønne (EKRN) is in Danish territory but the aerodrome and Rønne TMA is situated in Sweden FIR. Danish ATC is responsible for Rønne TMA up to and including 4500 ft MSL. Rønne TMA is only established when EKRN is controlled, i.e. when EKRN_TWR or EKDK_A_CTR/EKDK_CTR is providing service for EKRN. At other times Rønne TMA is uncontrolled airspace. 8
ATS units and sectorisation: Rønne TMA sector A (part of ESMM-L) ESMS_APP 134.975 (ESMM_K_CTR 124.850, ESMM_8_CTR 128.175, ESMM_7_CTR 124.150, ESMM_CTR 128.625, ESOS_CTR 118.400) Rønne TMA sector B (EKRN TWR) EKRN_TWR 118.325 (EKDK_A_CTR/EKDK_CTR 135.275) Coordination: EKRN TWR informs ESMM-L and ESMM-8 about runway in use and when opening and closing. 4 Procedures for Coordination For departing IFR flights, EKRN TWR requests clearance from ESMM-L. Arriving IFR flights are given inbound clearance by ESMM-L or ESMM-8 via ROE VOR and advised of runway in use. The traffic is given descent clearance to 5000 ft (ESMS QNH), unless otherwise coordinated with EKRN TWR. Transfer of communications and transfer of control to EKRN TWR should normally take place not later than at the lateral limit of Rønne TMA. The traffic is released to EKRN TWR for turn and further descent. Controlled VFR flights are subject to prior coordination. 4.1 ATS Routes and Flight Level Allocation Flights from Sweden FIR to Denmark FIR shall use even flight levels. Flighs from Denmark FIR to Sweden FIR shall use odd flight levels. Note: Non-standard flight levels can be coordinated for an individual flight or multiple flights. 9
4.2 Special Procedures Note: A release is an authorization for the accepting unit to climb, descend or turn (by not more than 45 ) a specific aircraft before the transfer of control. Unless otherwise noted all releases are subject to known traffic and the boundaries of other ATC sectors. 4.2.1 Flights from Sweden FIR to Denmark FIR 4.2.1.1 Flights from Malmö AoR (ESMM) to Copenhagen FIR/UIR (EKDK) EKCH arrivals: EKCH APP shall inform ESMM-K and ESMM-L: - of runway in use for landing and STAR in use at EKCH; - when increased spacing between arrivals is required; - if EKCH APP is unable to accept traffic from ESMM. EKCH arrivals via SVD: ESMM-K will give clearance to FL100 or flight planned level if lower, and inbound clearance via active STAR. The traffic is regarded as one flow of traffic, with a minimum distance of 10 NM between succeeding aircraft. This distance may be reduced to 5 NM with prior coordination. The traffic is released to EKCH APP-W for descent and turn after SVD. If any of the above cannot be achieved, ESMM-K shall coordinate with EKCH APP. EKCH arrivals via ALM: ESMM-L will give clearance to 5000 ft (ESMS QNH) or flight planned level if lower, and inbound clearance via active STAR. The traffic is regarded as one flow of traffic, with a minimum distance of 10 NM between succeeding aircraft. This distance may be reduced to 5 NM with prior coordination. The traffic is released to EKCH APP-E (RWY 12 in use: EKCH APP-W) for descent and turn after VENOM (RWY 04/22) / DESAS (RWY 12) / VEGUD (RWY 30). If any of the above cannot be achieved, ESMM-L shall coordinate with EKCH APP. EKRK arrivals: Each flight is coordinated individually between ESMM and EKCH APP. Flights from ESMS to EKCH: Each flight is coordinated individually between ESMM-L and EKCH APP. N866/M852: Flights departing from ESGG, ESGP, ESGT and ESIB are cleared by ESGG APP to FL240 or flight planned level if lower, and flights from ESGT and ESIB shall pass DETNA/VADIN at this level. The traffic is released to EKDK for turn and speed control 15 NM before the FIR boundary. L621: Flights departing from ESMK and ESMS are cleared by ESMM to FL240 or flight planned level if lower, and shall pass MADAG at this level. 10
L621, Z703, Z32: Flights departing from ESMT and ESTA are cleared by ESMM to FL140 or flight planned level if lower, and shall pass MADAG/ADVOP/TOBMI at this level. T508: ESMS departures are cleared by ESMM to FL110 or flight planned level if lower, and shall pass DISGO at this level. The traffic is released to EKDK for turn, climb to max FL280 and speed control 10 NM before MALIV. M611, L983: Flights departing from ESMT, ESTA, ESMK and EKRN are cleared by ESMM to FL280 or flight planned level if lower, and shall pass MALIV/KOSMO at this level. 4.2.2 Flights from Denmark FIR to Sweden FIR 4.2.2.1 Flights from Copenhagen FIR/UIR (EKDK) to Malmö AoR (ESMM) EKCH departures: EKCH APP/DEP may clear departing traffic direct ASTOS, BALOX, KEMAX, NOVPO or SIMEG. The traffic is released to ESMM for climb. - Traffic on ASTOS or BALOX SID (prop SID) will be cleared by EKCH DEP to FL140, or flight planned level if lower. - Traffic on KEMAX, VEDAR or SIMEG SID (jet SID) will be cleared by EKCH DEP to FL190, or flight planned level if lower. EKRK departures: Each flight is coordinated individually between EKCH APP and ESMM. Flights from EKCH to ESMS: Each flight is coordinated individually between EKCH APP and ESMM-L. 11
N607, N873: Göteborg TMA arrivals via MAKUR/LOBBI: ESGG APP shall inform EKDK of runway in use for landing and STAR in use at ESGG and ESGP. EKDK will give clearance to FL130 or flight planned level if lower. Note: According to STAR, flights to ESGG shall cross MAKUR/LOBBI at or below FL230 (RWY 21 in use) or FL170 (RWY 03 in use). EKDK will give inbound clearance as follows: To ESGG and ESGP via active STAR. Other destination in Göteborg TMA: Direct BAK The traffic is released to ESGG APP for turn, descent and speed control 15 NM before the FIR boundary. L621/Z32: Flights with destination ESMS, ESMK, ESTA and ESMT will by EKDK be given clearance to FL200 or flight planned level if lower, and shall pass MADAG/TOBMI at this level. L983: ESMS arrivals via DETUS: ESMM shall inform EKDK of runway in use for landing and STAR in use at ESMS. EKDK will give clearance to FL90 or flight planned level if lower and flights with destination ESMS shall cross DETUS at or below FL110. EKDK will give inbound clearance via active STAR. The traffic is released for turn, descent and speed control after passing (abeam) CDA VOR. P605/M611: Flights with destination ESMK are cleared by EKDK to FL290 or flight planned level if lower, and shall pass MALIV at this level. 4.3 VFR Flights Controlled VFR flights are subject to prior coordination. 5 Transfer of Control and Transfer of Communications 5.1 Transfer of Control Transfer of control takes place at the AoR boundary. 5.2 Transfer of Communications 5.2.1 Flights from Malmö AoR (ESMM) to Copenhagen FIR/UIR (EKDK) Transfer of communications shall take place not later than the transfer of control. 12
5.2.2 Flights from Copenhagen FIR/UIR (EKDK) to Malmö AoR (ESMM) Transfer of communications shall take place not later than the transfer of control. 6 Radar Based Coordination Procedures 6.1 SSR Code Assignment Both ATS units shall transfer aircraft on verified discrete SSR codes. Any change of SSR code by the accepting ATS unit may only take place after the transfer of control point. 6.2 Radar Coordination Procedures 6.2.1 Transfer of Radar Control Transfer of radar control may be effected after prior verbal coordination provided the minimum distance between the aircraft does not fall below 5 NM. 6.2.2 Silent Transfer of Radar Control Transfer of radar control may be effected without prior verbal coordination provided the minimum distance between successive aircraft about to be transferred is 10 NM and constant or increasing. Note: When using mach-number speed control, pilots concerned shall be instructed to report their assigned mach-number to the accepting ATS unit upon initial contact. 13