# Chapter 3 - North control (Tel-Aviv ACC) ### 3.1 Area of Responsibility North control (LLLL\_CTR) is the North sector of LLLL FIR, covering from the south line of TMA LLBG up to the northern border of the FIR above the coast and above the TMA. The sector is splitting into 3 main sectors: Inbound to LLBG\\LLHA\\OJAI (LLLL\_A\_CTR); outbound of LLBG\\LLHA\\OJAI (LLLL\_D\_CTR); Crossing traffic at the sector (LLLL\_E\_CTR). Also, there is an area between N71 airway and zukko, "The triangle which is in deligation." [![si5image.webp](https://wiki.vatil.org.il/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/si5image.webp)](https://wiki.vatil.org.il/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/si5image.webp)[![image.png](https://wiki.vatil.org.il/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/kunimage.png)](https://wiki.vatil.org.il/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/kunimage.png) ### 3.2 General Operating Procedures #### 3.2.1 Route Restrictions
General Pre-Approval condition Explanation Range
OVR 28-29 Approval (If connected) From MIL-Control Clear of conflict TALMI L53 SUVAS ZUKKO N134 SALAM
OVR 35 -UNL Approval (If connected) From MIL-Control Clear of conflict TALMI L53 SUVAS ZUKKO N134 SALAM
SID PATZAEL Coordination from MIL-CONTROL When activated from MIL-Control 14000ft-16000ft East Block of TMA Maintain 12,000ft for inbound from AMMAN to LLLL
NAT SHORCUP none Approval per traffic from MIL-control Lateral crossing MERVA H14 NAT Z91 SALAM
9K-13K none Request for closure from military control Coastline -> TAPUZ
YAM V-LARA without requests Area is clear MERVA
Jordanian East Coordination from MIL-CONTROL Request for closure from military control 11000ft-15,000ft
Jordanian West Coordination from MIL-CONTROL 14,000ft-16,000ft
Figure 1: East-West Jordanian closure [![image.png](https://wiki.vatil.org.il/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/tasimage.png)](https://wiki.vatil.org.il/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/tasimage.png) ### 3.3 Standing Agreements #### 3.3.1 Haifa (LLHA) ##### 3.3.1.1 from Haifa to Tel-Aviv **Altitude agreement:**
From Agreement Conditions
GALIM ↑3000ft at GALIM to 5000ft Clear of conflict (Option A)
5000ft at GALIM Clear of conflict (Option B)
**Transfer of control:**
Position Conditions
GALIM Steady and clear of conflict
##### 3.3.1.2 from Tel-Aviv to Haifa **Altitude agreement:**
From Agreement Conditions
GALIM 5000ft at GALIM Clear of conflict
**Transfer of control:**
Position Conditions
10NM Before GALIM ↓ 5000ft
#### 3.3.2 Ben Gurion (LLBG) ##### 3.3.2.1 From Ben Gurion to Tel-Aviv **STAR allocation:** Tel Aviv control will allocate STAR to Ben Gurion, as explained in ANNEX A. **Altitude agreement:**
From Agreement Conditions
LLBG SID ↑8000ft Clear of conflict
**Transfer of control:**
Position Conditions
Airborne passing 3500ft VIA SID
##### 3.3.2.2 From Tel-Aviv to Ben Gurion **Altitude agreement:**
TO Agreement Conditions
LLBG ↓5000ft RWY26/21/12/08
↓6000ft RWY30
**Transfer of control:**
Position Conditions
2NM before AMMOS RWY26/30/21
2NM before PURLA RWY08
2NM before NINET RWY12
#### 3.3.3 South Control **Separation**: Each transfer of control will be with at least 10NM of separation between two planes with the same performance. If the lateral separation cannot be accomplished, a vertical separation of 1000ft (and steady) is required. **Altitude hold:** When control is transferred to Tel Aviv while the traffic is on J10 airway, Tel-Aviv will transfer the traffic when holding coordinated altitude until leaving the said airway. ##### 3.3.3.1 From Tel Aviv to South control **Altitude agreement**
To Agreement Conditions
LLER\\LLOV 29,000 ft at SIVAK 20NM lateral separation (RWY19) 30NM lateral separation (RWY01)
LLNV 19,000 ft at SIVAK
**Transfer of control**
Position Conditions
DONAG
SIVAK
ASSIF If "ASSIF Shortcut" is active
##### 3.3.3.2 From South to Tel Aviv control **Altitude agreement**
From Agreement Conditions
LLER\\LLOV 28,000 ft at TOMAL Reporting 10 minutes in advance of transfer
LLNV 12,000 ft at TOMAL
**Transfer of control**
Position Conditions
YOLCO
SIVAK
#### 3.3.4 Pluto **Inbound to LLHA:** There are 4 main ways to enter Haifa, as will be coordinated with PLUTO Pluto shall perform tactical clerances to avoid conflict. - Option A: YAM is **open**, and the Sea military corridor is **open**: Entry via GALIM 3000ft - Option B: YAM is **open**, and the Sea military corridor is **active**: Entry via GALIM 5000ft - Option c: YAM is **active**, and the Sea military corridor is **closed**: Entry via GALIM 3000ft and MERVA 5000ft - Option c: YAM is **active**, and the Sea military corridor is **active**: Entry via GALIM 5000ft and MERVA 5000ft #### 3.3.4 Nicosia ##### 3.3.4.1 From Tel Aviv to Nicosia **Altitude agreement**
Conditions Agreement From
Clearance limit FL260 or below **LLBG / LLHA**
Clearance limit FL320 **OJAI / OJAM / LLER / LLNV**
Clearance limit is RFL Any other outbound
**Transfer of control**
Conditions Position
Westbound traffic release **SUVAS**
Northbound traffic release **FIR Boundaries**
##### 3.3.4.2 From Nicosia to Tel Aviv **Altitude agreement**
Conditions Agreement From
(LLBG\\LLER) ↓ FL210 (No lower than FL210) **Eastbound**
(LLBG\\LLER) ↓ FL270 (No lower than FL270) **Southbound**
↓ 8000ft (No lower than 8000ft) LLHA Inbound
RFL (FL330 or above) **Overflight**
**Transfer of control**
Conditions Position
Traffic is released to Tel-Aviv ACC as soon as crossing **Crossing N71 Airway**
*Note: All traffic from Nicosia FIR to LLLL FIR should be transferred to LLLL\_CTR (or LLLL\_E\_CTR for overflights if LLLL\_CTR is offline. If both offline, LLBG\_APP for arrivals. If all offline, Unicom).* **Spacing & Overflow Agreements:** - **Separation:** Two or more aircraft with less than 15NM separation at the same direction will be separated by vertical separation of 2,000 ft. - **Overflow:** If Tel-Aviv ACC declares overflow, Nicosia will hold traffic between FL210 to FL340 at **AZERE** (Right, Inbd 172, 1.5 min, max IAS 300kts) or **PIKOG** (Left, Inbd 123, 1.5 min, max IAS 300kts). Transfer of control occurs only *after* leaving the hold. #### 3.3.5 Amaan - All traffic shall hold cleared altitude 5NM Prior to transfer \[unless said otherwise\] - All traffic shall be separated with lateral separation of 10NM at least unless maintaining vertical separation. - When transfer of control is performed the traffic shall be with 45 deg of clear area until entering the receiving units' airspace - Transfer of control will be 5NM before SALAM while holding cleared altitude ##### 3.3.5.1 From Tel Aviv to Amman
Inbound Altitude Condition
SALAM (enroute) FL360 or above
28,000ft ALT holding
OJAI 15,000-11,000 · Depends on traffic at LLLL airspace · Until SALAM the traffic shall maintain LLBG-QNH
##### 3.3.5.2 From Amman to Tel Aviv
Inbound Altitude Condition
MOUAB FL350 or above
Departing TRFC 12,000ft at MOUAB Cleared ↑ 14,000 Higher levels maybe coordinated especially when 08’s OJAI ops or 06 OJAM ops in use. Maximum allowable is per ATC (usually FL280)
### 3.4 Coordination and Procedures with Adjacent Units, Sectors, and Airfields ##### 3.4.1 Haifa (LLHA) **Departing from LLHA:** - Before start-up clearance, LLHA will request SSQ code for the departing traffic - Haifa will request RELEASE (10 min) from Tel-Aviv **Inbound to LLHA:** - Tel-Aviv will update Haifa more than 4 min prior to arrival about the ETA to position GALIM - Tel-Aviv will update Haifa If the inbound traffic is **unable** to cancel IFR. ##### 3.4.2 Ben Gurion (LLBG) ##### 3.4.3 South (LLSC) - **Inbound traffic to Nevatim:** Should be coordinated to be transferred TOMAL at a steady altitude of 17,000ft - **Inbound Traffic to SIVAK**: Tel Aviv may be reported in advance of 10 minutes before crossing SIVAK - **Outbound Traffic From Nevatim:** South may coordinate climbing to 14,000ft ##### 3.4.4 Pluto (LLPT) - Each flight departing from PLUTO airspace toward Tel-Aviv airspace shall be coordinated in advance ##### 3.4.4 Nicosia (LCCC) **Departing from Tel-Aviv (Outbound to Nicosia):** - **Direct Routings:** Tel Aviv ACC is authorized to give direct routing to **VELOX** without prior coordination. - **Coordination Requirement:** Direct routings to **any other waypoints** require prior coordination with NICOSIA ACC. **Inbound to Tel-Aviv (Overflights from Nicosia):** - **Altitude Coordination:** Overflight traffic (East/South bound) that needs to cross N71 Airway **below FL330** must be coordinated in advance with LLLL FIR. **General Routing Procedures:** - Traffic between Nicosia and Tel Aviv FIRs should route via the standard directional waypoints (Westbound: SUVAS-TEZAK/STEPA | Northbound: DAFNA/MERVA-VELOX/DESPO | Eastbound: IDAKU/LEDRA/BIRES-PIKOG/KEREN | Southbound: ZOMBA-AZERE/MERVA) **unless coordinated otherwise** between the controllers in charge. #### 3.3.5 Amaan - If traffic is unable to hold cleared altitude 5NM before transfer of control the adjacent unit shall be updated - Inbound to Amman ACC (Enroute): Any traffic crossing below FL350 shall be coordinated - Inbound to Tel Aviv ACC (Enroute): Any traffic crossing below FL360 shall be coordinated \[Except for FL280\] - FL280 may be closed due to MIL corridor, in this case Tel Aviv ACC will update Amman ACC with 10 min prior for closure. In that situation the block altitude of FL280 need to be coordinated. ### 3.5 En-route Holding Procedures **AZERE Hold** One of the two main holding patterns within the "Triangle" area
RNAV hold, 1.5- minute legs **AZERE**
172° **Axis**
Right hand **Direction**
21,000-34,000 **Holding Altitude**
Maximum 300 kts IAS **Speed**
**PIKOG Hold** When the time separation to LLER is too tight, this pattern and the next one may be used for sequencing
RNAV hold, 1.5- minute legs **PIKOG**
123° **Axis**
Left hand **Direction**
21,000-34,000 **Holding Altitude**
Maximum 300 kts IAS **Speed**