Airspace Namibia 2017/18 Released Version 1.00 28.09.2017 Released Version 0.06 08.09.2017 Spelling error corrected 0,05 19.04.2017 South of FIR Windhoek 0.04 13.04.2017 After Meeting at Windhoek 0.03 20.03.2017 Both TMZ are RMZ/TMZ 0.02 18.03.2017 Translated to English 0.01 09.03.2017 For discussion Soaring Society of Namibia VER. DATE DESCRIPTION - Airspace 28.09.2017 1.00 Change-Control-Nr. Document-Nr. Release Date Version Airspace Namibia Page 1 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
Proof of change Nr. Date Brief description of the changes Changed / New sections Version Editor 1 09.03.2017 First version for discussion --------------- 0.01 Joschko 2 18.03.2017 Translation All text translated to English 0.02 Joschko 3 20.03.2017 Both TMZ are RMZ/TMZ 4 13.04.2017 After Meeting at Windhoek 5 19.04.2017 South of FIR Windhoek 6 08.09.2017 Spelling error corrected Both TMZ are now RMZ/TMZ 0.03 Joschko TMZ/RMZ Walvis Bay and Luderitz added. New Radials for the TMZ Kiripotib and Pokweni (Radial 155 and Radial 205 WHV) The airspace between the south border of the FIR Windhoek and the Namibian border is under the jurisdiction of South Africa. See Point 2 of this document In chapter 1.2 was the frequency of ATC wrong. The right figure is 124.7Mz 7 28.09.2017 Released Version This version is released by SSN and based on Version Discussion to Airspace 2017 at Namibia Ver 0.06. New name of the file is: Airspace 2017_18 at Namibia Ver 1.00 0.04 Joschko 0.05 Joschko 0.06 Wolfgang Joschko 1.00 Wolfgang Joschko Airspace Namibia Page 2 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Definition... 4 1.1 Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ)... 4 1.2 Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ)... 4 1.3 Competition Season... 4 1.4 Special Gliding Area... 4 2 Airspace below FL 145... 5 2.1 RMZ/TMZ Kiripotib... 6 2.1.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Kiripotib... 7 3 Airspace between FL 145 and FL 195... 8 3.1 Competition Season... 8 3.2 RMZ/TMZ Pokweni... 9 3.2.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Pokweni... 9 3.3 RMZ/TMZ Walvis Bay... 10 3.3.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Walvis Bay... 10 3.4 RMZ/TMZ Lüderitz... 11 3.4.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Lüderitz... 11 4 Summary... 12 Airspace Namibia Page 3 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
1 Definition 1.1 Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ) If an aircraft is capable of operating a pressure reporting transponder (Mode C) continuously without interruption, the aircraft may operate in these areas without making the required position reports or initial calls, provided the transponder is operational. Transponder squawk 2000 (VFR). The PIC is to ensure that the transponder is selected on with altitude at all times whilst within the TMZ, once outside of the TMZ the PIC will follow procedures as stipulated in the AIP. Aircraft without a pressure reporting transponder (Mode C) have to avoid this airspace. 1.2 Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) In a Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) Pilots are required to make position reports on entering these sectors to ATC on 124.7MHz and again when leaving or at other intervals as defined by the controller. The PIC of the non-transponder equipped glider is to advise ATC on 124.7MHz of their position (Radial/DME from WHV), Flight Level and the direction which they are flying. Once clear of the designated RMZ, vertical or horizontal, as applicable, the PIC is to advice ATC of their current position (Radial/DME from WHV) and current passing level (climbing or descending as applicable). All radio transmissions will follow the published Radio procedures as stated in the ATS Procedures part in the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). 1.3 Competition Season The Competition Season means the time when a lot of glider pilots from around the world visiting Namibia and flying from the designated gliding centers personal, African or World- Records. The competition season runs from 01. November to 28 February of the following year 1.4 Special Gliding Area A predefined airspace sector of lateral and vertical dimensions as published in the Namibia Integrated Aeronautical Publications or amended via NOTAM or AIP Supplement Noting that for the purpose of the competition season defined at 1.3 the Gliding area has been designated as follows Description of Airspace Lateral limits: BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES: FROM 2249S01829E TO 2230S01859E THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 222026S0185815E THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 220000S0200000E THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 270000S0200000E THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 270000S0153000E THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT AT 235043S0153000E THENCE ALONG THE 70DME ARC WBV TO A POINT AT 230048S0155442E THENCE TO A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 225422S0162943E THENCE TO A STRAIGHT LINE TO ALONG THE 60DME ARC WHV BACK TO STARTING POINT AT 2249S01829E. Vertical limit: FROM GND TO FL195. Air space Classifications: The airspace has been classified Class G airspace for the entire vertical plane from GND to FL 195. Airspace Namibia Page 4 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
2 Airspace below FL 145 Gliders operating in airspace G in the FYWH FIR shall comply with all regular ATS procedures applicable for the airspace. The airspace Caprivi Strip has been delegated to Botswana. See: AIP ENR 2.2-1 1.2 The airspace G includes the South Africa Zipfel as described in the AIP ENR 2.2-1 1.3. The airspace between the southern FIR Windhoek border and the Namibian border is under the jurisdiction of South Africa and therefore responsibility for the control and operation of that airspace is handled by South Africa. TIBA procedures on 124,8MHZ will be applicable between GND and 1500FT AGL within the Windhoek FIR Above 1500FT AGL contact Windhoek Flight Information Service on 123.8MHZ while in the FYWH FIR Area South and contact Windhoek Flight Information Service on 129.6MHZ while in the FYWH FIR Area North. (See ENR 2.2-1 Traffic Information Broadcast by Aircraft TIBA). Pilots are reminded that outside Class G airspace is designated up to FL145 only and nil VFR flights are permitted in Class A Airspace. Airspace Namibia Page 5 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
Namibia Airspace below FL 145 2.1 RMZ/TMZ Kiripotib A RMZ/TMZ will be established between the Windhoek TMA C (50nm WHV) and 60nm WHV with borders Radial 155 VOR WHV in the East and Radial 205 VOR WHV in the West. FL100 up to FL145. Operation an aircraft/glider in this area should made according to point 1.1 or 1.2. Airspace Namibia Page 6 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
New RMZ/TMZ Kiripotib Airspace between FL100 and FL 145 2.1.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Kiripotib Description of Airspace Lateral limits: BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES: FROM 230810S0180125E (Radial 155 50nm WHV) A STRAIGHT LINE TO 231603S0180806E (Radial 155 60nm WHV) THENCE CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 60DME ARC WBV TO A POINT AT 232717S0171441E (Radial 205 60nm WHV) THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 231732S0171657E (Radial 205 50nm WHV) THENCE ANTI CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 50DME ARC WBV TO THE STARTING POINT AT 230810S0180125E (Radial 155 50nm WHV) Vertical limit: FROM FL100 TO FL145. Air space Classifications: The airspace has been classified as airspace RMZ/TMZ for the entire vertical plane from FL100 to FL145. Airspace Namibia Page 7 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
3 Airspace between FL 145 and FL 195 3.1 Competition Season During the Competition Season, from 01 November to 28 February of the following year, a Special Gliding Area will be established, as already defined in the AIP ENR 5.5-1. Special Gliding Area during the Competition Season Airspace Namibia Page 8 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
3.2 RMZ/TMZ Pokweni A RMZ/TMZ will be established between a circle of 60nm WHV (Border of the Special Gliding Area) and 80nm WHV with borders Radial 155 VOR WHV in the East and Radial 205 VOR WHV in the West. FL145 up to FL195. Operation an aircraft/glider in this area should made according to point 1.1 or 1.2. New RMZ/TMZ Pokweni Airspace between FL145 and FL 195 3.2.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Pokweni Description of Airspace Lateral limits: BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES: FROM 231603S0180806E (Radial 155 60nm WHV) A STRAIGHT LINE TO 233149S0182129E (Radial 155 80nm WHV) THENCE CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 80DME ARC WHV TO A POINT AT 234650S0171007E (Radial 205 80nm WHV) THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 232717S0171441E (Radial 205 60nm WHV) THENCE ANTI CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 60DME ARC WHV TO THE STARTING POINT AT 231603S0180806E (Radial 155 60nm WHV) Vertical limit: FROM FL145 TO FL195. Air space Classifications: The airspace has been classified as airspace RMZ/TMZ for the entire vertical plane from FL145 to FL195. Airspace Namibia Page 9 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
3.3 RMZ/TMZ Walvis Bay A RMZ/TMZ will be established between a circle of 70nm WBV and 80nm WBV with borders of the Special Gliding Area. FL145 up to FL195. Operation an aircraft/glider in this area should made according to point 1.1 or 1.2. New RMZ/TMZ Walvis Bay Airspace between FL145 and FL 195 3.3.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Walvis Bay Description of Airspace Lateral limits: BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES: FROM 235043S0153000E (70nm WBV East Corner) ANTI CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 70DME ARC WBV TO A POINT AT 230048S0155442E (70nm WBV North Corner) THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO 225852S0160540E (80nm WBV North Corner) THENCE CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 80DME ARC WBV TO A POINT AT 240348S0152949E (80nm WBV East Corner) THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE STARTING POINT AT 235043S0153000E (70nm WBV East Corner) Vertical limit: FROM FL145 TO FL195. Air space Classifications: The airspace has been classified as airspace RMZ/TMZ for the entire vertical plane from FL145 to FL195. Airspace Namibia Page 10 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
3.4 RMZ/TMZ Lüderitz A RMZ/TMZ will be established between a circle of 45nm of the reference point of the Aerodrome and with borders of the Special Gliding Area. FL145 up to FL195. Operation an aircraft/glider in this area should made according to point 1.1 or 1.2. New RMZ/TMZ Luederitz Airspace between FL145 and FL 195 3.4.1 Specification of the RMZ/TMZ Lüderitz Description of Airspace Lateral limits: BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES: FROM 270000S0153000E (South East Corner of the Special Gliding Area) A STRAIGHT LINE TO 255827S0153000E (45nm of FYLZ and the Special Gliding Area in the North) THENCE CLOCKWISE ALONG THE 45DME ARC FYLZ TO A POINT AT 270000S0160016E (45nm of FYLZ and the Special Gliding Area in the South) THENCE A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE STARTING POINT AT270000S0153000E (South East Corner of the Special Gliding Area) Vertical limit: FROM FL145 TO FL195. Air space Classifications: The airspace has been classified as airspace RMZ/TMZ for the entire vertical plane from FL145 to FL195. Airspace Namibia Page 11 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko
4 Summary The next picture shows the summary of the four new RMZ/TMZ Airspaces. New RMZ/TMZ Airspace Namibia Page 12 of 12 Created by: Wolfgang Joschko