APC | Approach Control

Chapter 1: Area of Responsibility and Sector Organisation:

1.1 General

In this section, the following conventions for the naming of the Ben Gurion Group sector
positions is adopted:

A or D - Departure or arrival

T - TMA Controller

1.1.1 Area of Responsibility

The primary area of responsibility for Ben Gurion Approach is the Ben Gurion Terminal Movement Area (TMA). The TMA is defined as a Terminal Control Area centered around the aerodrome, utilised by the approach controller to safely sequence and manoeuvre arriving, departing, and transiting aircraft.

• Vertical Limits: The TMA extends from the specified lower limits up to a maximum altitude of 10,000 feet AMSL at its peak.

  
  

• Airspace Boundaries: The TMA altitudes are strictly defined to separate different airspace jurisdictions. Below the TMA, the airspace accommodates local aerodromes and CVFR routes. Above the TMA lies the airspace of Tel Aviv Control (LLLL_CTR) and military (IAF) sectors. Controllers must exercise caution to ensure aircraft do not exceed the vertical limits of the TMA.

   

• Top-Down Responsibilities:

  • Tel Aviv traingle Airspace: When Tel Aviv Control (LLLL_CTR) is offline, Ben Gurion Approach assumes responsibility for the Tel Aviv maritime airspace, strictly limited to traffic departing from or arriving at Ben Gurion

     

  • Herzliya (LLHZ): When Herzliya Tower or Pluto Control are offline, Ben Gurion Approach assumes top-down control over Herzliya aerodrome.

1.2 Function

1.2.1 Responsibility of Approach controllers (D\A APP)

1.2.1.1 D APP

1.2.1.2 A APP

1.2.2 Responsibility of TMA controllers (T APP)

1.3 BGN RADAR Bandbox/Splitting Procedures

1.3.1 Opening Order

1.3.2 Procedure for Bandboxing/Splitting D APP and A APP

Chapter 2: Radar Directors – General Operational Procedures:

Chapter 3: Inbound Procedures:

Chapter 4: Procedures for Intermediate and Final Approach:

Chapter 5: Outbound Procedures:

Chapter 6: Holding & Emergencies: