Birmingham (EGBB) | Quick Reference¶
General¶
LVP
LVP¶
Enforced when: IRVR or Met. Visibility is 600 m or less or cloud ceiling (BKN+) 200 ft or less.
Safeguarding when: IRVR is 1000 m and forecast to drop into LVP or cloud ceiling is 300 ft and forecast to drop.
Aircraft will use the CAT III holding points.
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15: A2, AL1, A5
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33: E1, S1
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Mid-length Holds: C1, F1, L1, T1
GMC/GMP¶
Departure Prenotes
Departure Prenotes¶
| Departure | GMP Coord. | STUP Prenote |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VFR Routes | AIR & RAD | |
| Non-Standard VFR/IFR/SVFR | RAD | |
| East Midlands (EGNX) Departures | TC M | RAD & TC M |
| LTMA & EGHH/HI Departures | TC M | RAD & TC M |
| MTMA & EGNT/NV/NS Departures | PC SE | RAD & PC SE |
VFR Procedures
GMP may issue VFR clearances to aircraft wishing to leave the CTR without coordination with RAD or AIR.
The clearance must be via one of the following VRPs and not above altitude 2000 ft:
- M42 Junction 10 Tamworth (North-East)
- M6 Junction 3 Bedworth (East)
- Frankly Reservoirs (West)
- M40/42 Interchange (South-West)
GMP shall issue a local SSR code starting at 0417 and working downwards.
GMP will prenote AIR and RAD on handover to GMC.
Radiotelephony
G-ABCD cleared to leave the Birmingham Control Zone via Frankley Reservoirs, not above altitude 2000 ft, VFR, squawk 0417
For a departure wishing to route in another direction or unable to route via a VRP, a departure clearance shall be obtained from RAD while the aircraft is on stand.
Flights to East Midlands (EGNX)
Routing (Rwy 33): UNGAP DCT DTY
Routing (Rwy 15): DTY
Routing (non-RNAV): DCT DTY
RFL: 5000 ft - FL80
Departure: UNGAP 1M/DTY 2Y // Altitude 5000 ft initially
Radiotelephony
BAW123 cleared to East Midlands, UNGAP 1M/DTY 2Y departure , maintain altitude 5000 ft, squawk [code]
Prenote: RAD & TC M
Delay Absorption: TC M
Note
Traffic operating below 4500 ft will be routing outside of controlled airspace and should be coordinated with RAD.
Level Capping (Not exhaustive)
Level Capping (Not exhaustive)¶
| Destination | Max RFL |
|---|---|
| EGPX FIR (excl. EGPD) | 280 |
| EGCC/GP/NR | 100 |
| EGNS | 180 |
| EGLL/KK/GW/SS/WU | 150 |
| Other LTMA & EGHI/HH | 190 |
| EGGD/FF/TE | 160 (via N92) |
| LFPB/PG/PN/PO/PT/PV | 290 |
| EB** & EH** | 290 (via VABIK/KOK) |
| EHEH/RD | 210 |
EGJJ/JB/JA are max 295, except max 180 via ORTAC/NEVIL.
Even levels only 120-200 | Odd level 210+
SIDs
SIDs¶
| SID | Airborne QSY | Initial Climb | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMEX 1M | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | For Y321 (via Y321 EMKUK L612 to COWLY, Y321 to CPT) | |||
| LUVUM 1M | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | Then DCT TNT/NANTI | |||
| UNGAP 1M | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | For P155, L608 (via L608 to DTY) | |||
| When FUA ACTIVE (1700-0900 local Monday-Thursday & 1700 Friday - 0900 Monday) |
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| BRUMI 1M | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | "[Callsign], cleared to [Dest], BRUMI 1M, squawk [Code]" | |||
| When FUA INACTIVE (0900-1700 local Monday-Friday) |
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| BRUMI 1M | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | "[Callsign], cleared BRUMI 1M departure leaving controlled airspace on track MOSUN, squawk [Code]" | |||
| SID | Airborne QSY | Initial Climb | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWLY 2Y | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | For Q70, L9 (min FL160) and N165, L151, M605 | |||
| CPT 2Y | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | For N859, Q63, Y321 | |||
| DTY 2Y | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | For L10 (max FL150) and P166, L608. Re-route M605 via COWLY | |||
| LUVUM 1Y | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | Then DCT TNT/NANTI | |||
| When FUA ACTIVE (1700-0900 local Monday-Thursday & 1700 Friday - 0900 Monday) |
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| LUXTO 15 Procedure | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | "[Callsign], cleared to [Dest], LUXTO 15 Procedure, squawk [Code]" | |||
| When FUA INACTIVE (0900-1700 local Monday-Friday) |
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| MOSUN 15 Procedure | RAD (123.980) | 6000ft | "[Callsign], MOSUN 15 Procedure, squawk [Code]" | |||
Top-Down Order
Top-Down Order¶
| Coordination Name | Position Logon | Controller Identifier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR | EGBB_TWR | BBT | 118.305 |
| INT | EGBB_APP | BBR | 123.980 |
| TC Cowly | LTC_MC_CTR | TCMC | 133.080 |
| TC Midlands | LTC_M_CTR | TCM | 121.030 |
| AC Daventry South | LON_MW_CTR | LMW | 134.390 |
| AC Daventry | LON_M_CTR | LM | 120.025 |
| AC Central | LON_C_CTR | LC | 127.105 |
| AC South Central | LON_SC_CTR | LSC | 132.605 |
| AC Bandbox | LON_CTR | L | 127.830 |
AIR¶
Departure Pre-Notes/Releases
Departure Pre-Notes/Releases¶
| Departure | GMP Coord. | STUP Prenote | Release (AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUMI/MOSUN/LUXTO departures | RAD | RAD | |
| Standard VFR Departures | RAD | RAD | |
| Non-Standard VFR | RAD | RAD | |
| Non-Standard IFR & SVFR (and next departure) | RAD | RAD | |
| East Midlands (EGNX) Departures | TC M | RAD & TC M | RAD & TC M |
| LTMA & EGHH/HI Departures | TC M | RAD & TC M | RAD & TC M |
| MTMA & EGNT/NV/NS Departures | PC SE | RAD & PC SE | RAD & PC SE |
| Immediately prior/after runway change | RAD | ||
| Departure following missed approach | RAD |
Handoff / Release Orders
Handoff / Release Orders¶
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Wake Turbulence Separation (Seconds)
Wake Turbulence Separation (Seconds)¶
| Lead→ ↓Follow |
S | H | M | S | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | - | - | - | - | - |
| H | 120 | 4 NM | - | - | - |
| M | 180 | 120 | - | - | - |
| S | 180 | 120 | - | - | - |
| L | 180 | 120 | 120 | 120 | - |
Wake Turbulence Seperation Notes
- When the leading aircraft is conducting a full length take-off, and the following from an intersection take-off, add 1 minute to the minimum seperation time
- When seperation is by distance, the time equivalent is also permissable.
Route Separation
Route Separation¶
At Birmingham, 2 minute route separation shall be applied between all departures.
Handoffs:
LUVUM: RAD (123.980)
All Other Departures: RAD (123.980)
Speed Separation Groups
Speed Separation Groups¶
| Group 4 | Group 3 | Group 2 | Group 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All jet aircraft except: - Those in Group 3 - Concorde - Military fast jets |
BAE146/Avro RJ CL35/CL60 CRJ1/2/7/9/X B328/J328 DH8D E135/145 E50P/55P P180 SB20 Citations except: C56X/680/68A/700/750 |
ATR variants DH8A/B/C F50 JS31/32/41 King Air variants PC12 SF34 SW3/4 TBM7/8/9 |
BN2P/T C208 DA62 DHC6 E110 |
Speed Separation Notes
- The basic separation interval (2 minutes) is applied between types in the same group (or where the following aircraft is one group slower)
- An additional 1 minute is added for each successive group when the following aircraft is faster (where the resulting timed interval is excessive, the controller may coordinate an early release)
- The basic interval may be reduced by 1 minute when the following aircraft is two or more groups slower (however, the controller must account for wake turbulence separation)
- Types not in the speed table (and the subsequent aircraft) are subject to release from the appropriate radar controller.
VFR Circuit Procedures
VFR Procedures¶
Circuits may take place to either the east or the west of the aerodrome at an altitude of 1500 ft QNH at the discretion of the AIR controller.
FIN shall be informed when the circuit is active and ceases to be active, and whenever the downwind leg for traffic extends beyond 4 NM.
APC¶
Hold Details
Hold Details¶
| Name | Axis | Direction | Holding Levels | Leg Time / Length | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROVE | 102° | RIGHT hand | FL70 - FL140 | 1 minute | Max 210 kts IAS |
| CHASE | 148° | RIGHT hand | 5000 ft - FL140 | 1 minute | Max 210 kts IAS |
| CEDAR | 145° | RIGHT hand | 2500 ft - FL80 | 1 minute | ICAO Standard |
| MAPLE | 326° | LEFT hand | 2500 ft - FL80 | 1 minute | ICAO Standard |
| BHX | 145° | RIGHT hand | 2500 ft - FL80 | 1 minute | ICAO Standard |
Note
Only one of CEDAR or MAPLE may be used at any one time.
BHX, CEDAR and MAPLE are published at FL80, however holding above 6000 ft should only occur in exceptional circumstances and never above MSL.
Wake Turbulence Arrival Separation (NM)
Wake Turbulence Arrival Separation (NM)¶
| Lead→ ↓Follow |
J | H | UM | LM | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | - | - | - | - | - |
| H | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| UM | 7 | 5 | 3 | - | - |
| LM | 7 | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| S | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| L | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Transition Level & MSL
Transition Level & MSL¶
| EGBB QNH | TL | MSL |
|---|---|---|
| 1032-1049 | 65 | 70 |
| 1013-1031 | 70 | 70 |
| 995-1012 | 75 | 80 |
| 977-994 | 80 | 80 |
| 959-976 | 85 | 90 |
| 940-958 | 90 | 90 |