Tonga and Niue
| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Radio | ARO | Auckland Radio | 129.000 | NZZO_FSS | Primary |
| Fua'amotu TWR | TTF | Fua'Amotu Tower | 118.500 | NFTF_APP | Primary |
| Fua'amotu SMC | GTF | Fua'Amotu Ground | 121.900 | NFTF_GND | Secondary |
Event Only Positions
Important
The following are designated as Event Only positions, and may only be staffed during a VATNZ event where approved, or if explicitly authorised by the Operations Director.
| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vava'u FIS | VFS | Vava'u Flight Service | 118.100 | NFTV_TWR | Event only |
| Niue FIS | NFS | Niue Flight Service | 118.100 | NIUE_TWR | Event only |
Fua'amotu Tower
Why is their callsign Tower, not Approach?
We've had to implement this position with a _APP suffix, as the FSD restricts _TWR callsigns to a visibility range of 50nm.
NFTF_APP "Fua'Amotu Tower" on 118.500
Airspace
Limits: There are three layers to NFTF_APP's area of responsibility:
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A circle 23nm in diameter, centered on TBU VOR from SFC to 3,500ft.
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A circle 75nm in diameter, centered on TBU VOR from 3,500ft to 9,500ft.
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A circle 100nm in diameter, centered on TBH VOR from 9,500ft to 19,500ft.
Fua'Amotu TWR shall instruct aircraft to report passing FL190 additionally should aircraft be climbing above FL245 they shall be instructed to contact ARO passing FL240. Ie. "Passing FL240 contact Auckland Radio 129.0"
AFIS NFTV/NIUE
AFIS
The following is not yet modelled on the network however we endever to get this set up within the near future
Vava'u and Niue have a Flight Information Service, while only Vava'u weirdly has a Ground service on 121.900. The FIS provides only traffic information. This will be modelled as NFTV_TWR or NIUE_TWR, with a standard Tower visibility range of 50nm. The Tower is to provide a traffic information service, in addition to relaying IFR clearances from NZZO_FSS.
Clearances remain invalid until Auckland Radio advises that they are released.
Refer to the AFIS guide.
Departures
NIUE
NFS shall instruct aircraft that are climbing above FL245 to contact ARO passing FL240, prior to aircraft vacating the MBZ. Otherwise aircraft should change to Advisory on 122.8.
NFTV
VFS shall instruct aircraft that are climbing above FL245 to contact ARO passing FL240, prior to aircraft vacating the MBZ. Otherwise aircraft should change to Advisory on 122.8.
Arrivals
Arriving aircraft will be given clearance to leave Controlled Airspace on descent through FL245. Aircraft should attempt to make contact with NFS around 40 DME. If aircraft are unable to make contact with NFS, they should call ARO, who should call Nuie on the landline to attempt to make contact. NFS will report your landing back to NZZO_FSS in order to close your flightplan.