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.

Also, there is an area between N71 airway and zukko, "The triangle which is in deligation."

3.2 General Operating Procedures

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

3.4 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)

3.5 En-route Holding Procedures

AZERE Hold

One of the two main holding patterns within the "Triangle" area

PIKOG Hold

When the time separation to LLER is too tight, this pattern and the next one may be used for sequencing