From 0b45f2c0c6beb8891ba7ba38107caa2cca99607b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Connor Sumner Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2026 16:28:50 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] Initial --- docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md b/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md index ad75acfc..78ec6a3a 100644 --- a/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md +++ b/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md @@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ Our vatSys dataset comes pre-loaded with everything a controller needs to get co ## Plugins -Our vatSys dataset currently ships with two plugins, the VATNZ Standard Route Tool and the Multiple ATIS Editor. +Our vatSys dataset currently ships with three plugins, the VATNZ Standard Route Tool, the Multiple ATIS Editor and the VATNZ Plugin for automatic sector extenstion. -Both Plugins can be downloaded from the [VATNZ Website](https://www.vatnz.net/vatnz/resources/) +All the Plugins can be downloaded from the [VATNZ Website](https://www.vatnz.net/vatnz/resources/) ### VATNZ Standard Route Tool From d0dfae0a1cae52fd04b449f00c98f20b0fcd146d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Connor Sumner Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2026 16:39:30 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] Fix spelling --- docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md b/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md index 78ec6a3a..d1943266 100644 --- a/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md +++ b/docs/controller-skills/client-guides/vatSys-setup.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Our vatSys dataset comes pre-loaded with everything a controller needs to get co ## Plugins -Our vatSys dataset currently ships with three plugins, the VATNZ Standard Route Tool, the Multiple ATIS Editor and the VATNZ Plugin for automatic sector extenstion. +Our vatSys dataset currently ships with three plugins, the VATNZ Standard Route Tool, the Multiple ATIS Editor and the VATNZ Plugin for automatic sector extension. All the Plugins can be downloaded from the [VATNZ Website](https://www.vatnz.net/vatnz/resources/) From 4aa3671ed45dbc60bd4beb6e0fb9f68dfc2db784 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Richard Bywater Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2026 17:16:54 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] Cycle 2608 Changelog --- .agents/icao-reference.md | 220 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AGENTS.md | 5 + docs/changelog/2026/2608.md | 122 ++++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 347 insertions(+) create mode 100644 .agents/icao-reference.md create mode 100644 docs/changelog/2026/2608.md diff --git a/.agents/icao-reference.md b/.agents/icao-reference.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..eb8cf2fa --- /dev/null +++ b/.agents/icao-reference.md @@ -0,0 +1,220 @@ +# NZ Aerodrome ICAO Reference (AI-only) + +This file is intended for internal AI-agent use only. It is not part of the public documentation. + +Use the list below as the canonical source for New Zealand aerodrome and heliport ICAO codes from `AD_1.03.pdf`. + +| ICAO | Aerodrome | +| ---- | ---------- | +| NZLX | Alexandra | +| NZAN | Anama | +| NZAR | Ardmore | +| NZAS | Ashburton | +| NZAM | Ashburton Medical Centre | +| NZAA | Auckland | +| NZAW | Auckland Harbour | +| NZJL | Auckland Hospital | +| NZBA | Balclutha | +| NZJI | Bay of Islands Hospital | +| NZBG | Bulls Gorge | +| NZBW | Burwood Hospital | +| NZCG | Centennial Park | +| NZCB | Centre Bush | +| NZCI | Chatham Islands/Tuuta | +| NZCV | Cheviot | +| NZCH | Christchurch | +| NZJC | Christchurch Hospital | +| NZJJ | Christchurch Hospital Hagley | +| NZCL | Cloudy Bay | +| NZCX | Coromandel | +| NZCW | Cromwell | +| NZCS | Cromwell Racecourse | +| NZDV | Dannevirke | +| NZDA | Dargaville | +| NZJE | Dargaville Hospital | +| NZDY | Drury | +| NZDN | Dunedin | +| NZDC | Dunedin City | +| NZDH | Dunedin Hospital | +| NZDU | Dunstan Hospital | +| NZEV | Eves Valley | +| NZFI | Feilding | +| NZFG | Fern Gully | +| NZFE | Fernside Fields | +| NZFT | Flat Point | +| NZFF | Forest Field | +| NZFH | Fox | +| NZFO | Fox Glacier | +| NZFR | Fox River | +| NZFP | Foxpine | +| NZFJ | Franz Josef | +| NZGA | Galatea | +| NZGD | Geraldine | +| NZGS | Gisborne | +| NZJG | Gisborne Hospital | +| NZGH | Glacier Country | +| NZGY | Glenorchy | +| NZGT | Glentanner | +| NZGC | Gore | +| NZGO | Gore Hospital | +| NZGB | Great Barrier | +| NZGM | Greymouth | +| NZHT | Haast | +| NZHN | Hamilton | +| NZHM | Hanmer | +| NZHR | Hanmer Medical Centre | +| NZHS | Hastings | +| NZJH | Hastings Hospital | +| NZHA | Hawera | +| NZHK | Hokitika | +| NZHF | Huka Falls | +| NZNV | Invercargill | +| NZKO | Kaikohe | +| NZKI | Kaikoura | +| NZKJ | Kaikoura Beachfront | +| NZKC | Kaikoura Medical Centre | +| NZKF | Kaipara Flats | +| NZKT | Kaitaia | +| NZJK | Kaitaia Hospital | +| NZKM | Karamea | +| NZWE | Kauaroa Bay | +| NZKH | Kenepuru Hospital | +| NZKN | Kensington Park | +| NZKK | Kerikeri/Bayof Islands | +| NZKP | Koputaroa | +| NZKY | Kowhai | +| NZHP | Lake Haupiri | +| NZLE | Lake Station/Nelson Lakes | +| NZLA | Loburn Abbey | +| NZLM | Lumsden Medical Centre | +| NZMW | Makarora | +| NZOG | Makarora Heliport | +| NZVL | Mandeville | +| NZSO | Marlborough Sounds | +| NZMJ | Martins Bay | +| NZMS | Masterton | +| NZMA | Matamata | +| NZMB | Mechanics Bay | +| NZME | Mercer | +| NZMV | Methven | +| NZML | Mid Waiho Loop | +| NZMM | Middlemore Hospital | +| NZMF | Milford Sound | +| NZMK | Motueka | +| NZKD | Motu Kaikoura Island | +| NZMC | Mount Cook | +| NZMR | Murchison | +| NZUR | Murchison Hospital | +| NZNR | Napier | +| NZNS | Nelson | +| NZNH | Nelson Hospital | +| NZNP | New Plymouth | +| NZNF | Norfolk | +| NZNE | North Shore | +| NZJN | North Shore Hospital | +| NZOU | Oamaru | +| NZOR | Oamaru Hospital | +| NZON | Oban | +| NZOB | Ocean Beach | +| NZOH | Ohakea | +| NZOX | Okiwi Station | +| NZOF | Omaha Flats | +| NZOM | Omaka | +| NZOA | Omarama | +| NZOW | Onetangi | +| NZOI | Ongaio Island | +| NZOP | Opotiki | +| NZOT | Otaki | +| NZOS | Otehei Bay | +| NZPS | Paihia Waterfront | +| NZPM | Palmerston North | +| NZJM | Palmerston North Hospital | +| NZPW | Papawai | +| NZPI | Parakai | +| NZPP | Paraparaumu | +| NZUN | Pauanui Beach | +| NZPN | Picton | +| NZPK | Pikes Point | +| NZPO | Porangahau | +| NZPH | Pudding Hill | +| NZUK | Pukaki | +| NZPU | Pukekohe | +| NZQN | Queenstown | +| NZQW | Queens Wharf | +| NZRA | Raglan | +| NZRI | Rakitata Island | +| NZRN | Ranfurly Medical Centre | +| NZRT | Rangiora | +| NZRK | Rangitaiki | +| NZRD | Rosedale | +| NZRO | Rotorua | +| NZJO | Rotorua Hospital | +| NZLF | Rotorua Lakefront | +| NZRL | Rotorua Lakes | +| NZRX | Roxburgh | +| NZRR | Ruatoria | +| NZRW | Ruawai | +| NZRC | Ryans Creek | +| NZJS | Southland–Kew Hospital | +| NZSF | Springfield | +| NZSL | Springhill | +| NZSD | Stratford | +| NZAH | Taharoa Ironsands | +| NZTI | Taieri | +| NZVR | Taihape | +| NZTK | Takaka | +| NZTC | Tapanui Medical Centre | +| NZJQ | Taranaki Base Hospital | +| NZTS | Tasman | +| NZTM | Taumarunui | +| NZJT | Taumarunui Hospital | +| NZAP | Taupo | +| NZJZ | Taupo Hospital | +| NZLT | Taupo Water | +| NZTG | Tauranga | +| NZJA | Tauranga Hospital | +| NZTJ | Tawhaki | +| NZTX | Te Anau Medical Centre | +| NZMO | Te Anau/Manapouri | +| NZTR | Te Araroa | +| NZFA | Te Hapua | +| NZTL | Tekapo | +| NZTP | Tekapo/Mackenzie | +| NZTE | Te Kowhai Airpark | +| NZTT | Te Kuiti | +| NZTQ | Te Kuiti Hospital | +| NZJP | Te Puia Springs Hospital | +| NZTH | Thames | +| NZTU | Timaru | +| NZTZ | Timaru Hospital | +| NZTO | Tokoroa | +| NZJX | Tokoroa Hospital | +| NZTN | Turangi | +| NZTW | Twizel Medical Centre | +| NZKE | Waiheke | +| NZWV | Waihi Beach | +| NZHH | Waikato Hospital | +| NZWM | Waimate | +| NZYP | Waipukurau | +| NZMH | Wairarapa Hospital | +| NZJB | Wairau Hospital | +| NZWO | Wairoa | +| NZJY | Wairoa Hospital | +| NZWQ | Waitiki | +| NZWF | Wanaka | +| NZHC | Wanaka Lakes Health Centre | +| NZWZ | Warkworth | +| NZWN | Wellington | +| NZWH | Wellington Hospital | +| NZWL | West Melton | +| NZWS | Westport | +| NZWK | Whakatane | +| NZJF | Whakatane Hospital | +| NZWU | Whanganui | +| NZJU | Whanganui Hospital | +| NZWR | Whangarei | +| NZJR | Whangarei Hospital | +| NZES | Wharepapa South | +| NZWP | Whenuapai | +| NZWT | Whitianga | +| NZWB | Woodbourne | diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md index 7dea79be..c36c8c01 100644 --- a/AGENTS.md +++ b/AGENTS.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ Use this file as a starting point for creating consistent AIRAC changelog entries in `docs/changelog/YYYY/XXXX.md`. +For New Zealand aerodrome ICAO code to name mapping, use `.agents/icao-reference.md` as the canonical reference. + ## Required structure ```md @@ -44,6 +46,9 @@ Use this file as a starting point for creating consistent AIRAC changelog entrie - If the Type column contains `(AR)`, append ` (AR)` to the name (e.g. `RNP 30 (AR)`). - In practice: check the source Type field when drafting entries and only include `(AR)` when that field lists it. - All SIDs, STARs, or RNP approaches should be listed on the same line. When multiple procedures share the same reason, consolidate them under one bullet point with the common reason below (e.g., "The following SIDs have been amended: `NAME1`, `NAME2`. - Procedure reviewed."). For procedure-specific reasons, list them separately or append to the names (e.g., "`NAME1`, `NAME2`: minor track changes."). If no reason is given, no short note should be added. +- SID and STAR entries should show the new name. If the initial waypoint part of the name (e.g. `SCARY` from `SCARY3D`) has changed, the procedure-specific reasons should list it as renamed and include the from name in the reason otherwise this is not necessary. +- Rows whose Type is `Standard Route` are Standard Route changes and should be placed in the appropriate location. These should be listed as a bullet-point list. It should use the word amended rather than renamed. +- All SID, STAR, RNP, ILS, and other procedure changes remain under `## Aerodrome`, even if they involve a rename. ## Example section labels diff --git a/docs/changelog/2026/2608.md b/docs/changelog/2026/2608.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2bfdde18 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/changelog/2026/2608.md @@ -0,0 +1,122 @@ +--- + title: Cycle 2608 (06 Aug) +--- + +--8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md" + +## Data Changes + +No significant changes. + +## Aerodrome + +### NZAR: Ardmore + +#### RWY 03 + +- The following RNP procedure has been amended: `RNP 03` + - Waypoint `KINGS` changed to `SUGEM`. + +### NZAA: Auckland + +#### RWY 05R + +- The following STAR has been amended: `BASIV1B` + - Waypoint `BIGUL` changed to `AGTAN`. +- The following STARs have been amended and renamed: `LEBIP1B`, `LEBIP1D` + - Previously `SCARY3B`, `SCARY3D`. + - Waypoint `SCARY` changed to `LEBIP`. + +#### RWY 23L + +- The following STAR has been amended: `EXOPI1A` + - Waypoint `STORK` changed to `OLRIK`. +- The following STARs have been amended and renamed: `ARADI2N`, `TAZEY3N`, `DAVEE7A`, `TAZEY4E`, `DAVEE5E` + - Waypoint `ZORBA` changed to `AKDER`. +- The following STARs have been amended and renamed: `DODKU2A`, `DODKU3E` + - Waypoint `TEVUC` changed to `APIPO`. +- The following RNP approaches have been amended: `RNP V (AR)`, `RNP S (AR)`. + - `RNP V (AR)`: `TEVUC` changed to `APIPO`. + - `RNP S (AR)`: `ZORBA` changed to `AKDER`. + +### NZDN: Dunedin + +#### RWY 03 + +- The following STARs have been amended: `MIPAK7A`, `MIPAK4C` + - Waypoint `ADBAD` changed to `IPMUL`. +- The following STAR has been amended: `EPDAB4A` + - Waypoint `ALBOX` changed to `ISBIT`. + +#### RWY 21 + +- The following STARs have been amended: `MIPAK5B`, `BASOS5B` + - Waypoint `ADBAD` changed to `IPMUL`. +- The following STAR has been amended: `EPDAB4B` + - Waypoint `ALBOX` changed to `ISBIT`. +- The following SID has been amended and renamed: `ISBIT1Q` + - Previously `ALBOX3Q`. + - Waypoint `ALBOX` changed to `ISBIT`. + +### NZHN: Hamilton + +#### RWY 18L + +- The following SID has been amended: `MUGIL2` + - Waypoint `SCARY` changed to `LEBIP`. + +#### RWY 36R + +- The following SID has been amended: `AGULA2` + - Waypoint `SCARY` changed to `LEBIP`. + +### NZNS: Nelson + +#### RWY 20 + +- The following SIDs have been amended: `CONOR3Q`, `NESTA3Q`, `BISEB3Q` + - New altitude restriction at `POTIR`. + +### NZOH: Ohakea + +#### RWY 09 + +- The following SID has been amended: `OH2` + - New SID applicable to runways 09, 15, 27, 33. + +#### RWY 15, 27, 33 + +- The following SID has been disestablished: `OH1S`. + +### NZAP: Taupo + +#### RWY 35 + +- The following RNP procedure has been amended: `RNP 35` + - Waypoint `MASKU` changed to `PEDVI`. + +### NZWN: Wellington + +#### RWY 34 + +- The following ILS approach has been reinstated: `ILS 34` + - Procedure reinstated. + +## Standard Routes + +- `CHNS2` has been amended to `CHNS3`. +- `HNAA3` has been amended to `HNAA1`. + +## Other Dataset Changes + +- `ARROW` has been renamed to `ENBIS`. +- `MASKU` has been renamed to `PEDVI`. +- `KINGS` has been renamed to `SUGEM`. +- `ADBAD` has been renamed to `IPMUL`. +- `ALBOX` has been renamed to `ISBIT`. +- `BIGUL` has been renamed to `AGTAN`. +- `STORK` has been renamed to `OLRIK`. +- `TEVUC` has been renamed to `APIPO`. +- `ZORBA` has been renamed to `AKDER`. +- `SCARY` has been renamed to `LEBIP`. +- `TOMAS` has been renamed to `BEMSA`. From 094f49ed2c52c53d15d3d31c88bfc34722609711 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Connor Sumner Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2026 14:18:36 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] Initial changes --- docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md | 12 ++++----- docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md | 46 +++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 2 files changed, 38 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md index 3b7209b9..a6b917b7 100644 --- a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md +++ b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md @@ -8,12 +8,12 @@ Auckland Radio is responsible for managing oceanic air traffic control within th ## Positions -| Callsign | Position Name | RTF Designator | Frequency | Notes | -| ------------ | ----------------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | -| NZZO_FSS | Auckland Radio | Auckland Radio | 8.867 (VHF alias 129.000MHz) | Primary Position | -| NZZO-TSN_FSS | Auckland Radio - Tasman | Auckland Radio | 5.643 (VHF alias 129.500MHz) | Secondary Position, covering the TAS sector | -| NZZO-E_FSS | Auckland Radio - East | Auckland Radio | 5.643 (VHF alias 131.500MHz) | Event Only Position | -| NZCM_FSS | MacMurdo Center | Mac Center | 9.032 (VHF alias 128.700MHz) | Covers NZCM FIR | +| Callsign | Position Name | RTF Designator | Frequency | Notes | +| ------------ | ----------------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | +| NZZO_FSS | Auckland Radio | Auckland Radio | 8.867 (VHF alias 129.000MHz) | Primary Position | +| NZZO-TSN_FSS | Auckland Radio - Tasman | Auckland Radio | 5.643 (VHF alias 129.500MHz) | Secondary Position, covering the TAS sector | +| NZZO-E_FSS | Auckland Radio - East | Auckland Radio | 5.643 (VHF alias 131.500MHz) | Event Only Position | +| NZCM_FSS | MacMurdo Center | Mac Center | 9.032 (VHF alias 128.700MHz) | Covered by ARO when MAC offline. Covers NZCM FIR | ## Airspace Overview diff --git a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md index 6698c89e..55ee327a 100644 --- a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md +++ b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md @@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ Controllers must check each aircraft’s flight plan for a discrete SELCAL code. !!! important "Use of SELCAL" Where a SELCAL check has been completed successfully, all subsequent communications shall be conducted prefaced by a SELCAL chime. -!!! example "RTF Example for readback of a Position Report" - **Auckland Radio**: *"UAE412, standby SELCAL check."* +!!! example "RTF Example for readback of a SELCAL check" + **Auckland Radio**: *"UAE3HJ, standby SELCAL check."* Aircraft awaits the SELCAL chime before replying. - **UAE412**: *"SELCAL check OK, UAE412."* + **UAE3HJ**: *"SELCAL check OK, UAE3HJ."* Then continue with routine communications. ### CPDLC @@ -48,15 +48,26 @@ A Position Report will contain the following elements: - Ensuing significant point - Specified Speed (if assigned) +However on first contact with an aircraft coming from either a Radar sector or a Non-Radar sector, controllers shall follow the example below: + +!!! example "RTF Example for Inital Contact" + **ANZ104**: *"Auckland Radio, Auckland Radio. ANZ104 position."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ104 Auckland go ahead."* + **ANZ104**: *"ANZ104 position MADEP time 2215, FL380, OLREL time 2330, AKALU next."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ104 Auckland roger FL380, primary guard this frequency, negative secondary. Standby SELCAL check."* + *"SELCAL chime"* + **ANZ104**: *"ANZ104 primary this frequency, negative secondary and SELCAL check good."* + + If an aircraft fails to report its position within 3 minutes of its estimated time, controllers must attempt to establish contact with that aircraft and obtain a position report. ATC shall acknowledge a position report by using the aircraft's callsign. A readback of the report is not required unless the controller needs to confirm the information provided. !!! example "RTF Example for readback of a Position Report" - **UAE412**: *"Auckland Radio, Auckland Radio. UAE412 with position."* - **Auckland Radio**: *"UAE412, pass position report."* - **UAE412**: *"UAE412 is position TATAS time 1853. Estimating SAMAD at 1953. OSUGA next."* - **Auckland Radio**: *"UAE412, Auckland Radio copies position report."* + **ANZ104**: *"Auckland Radio, Auckland Radio. ANZ104 position."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ104 Auckland go ahead."* + **ANZ104**: *"ANZ104 is position TATAS time 1853. Estimating SAMAD at 1953. OSUGA next."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ104, Auckland Roger."* !!! tip "Position Report Formatting Tool" If pilots in your airspace are struggling to provide accurate position reports, you can send them the [Oceanic Report Tool](https://www.vatnz.net/pilots/oceanic-report-tool/){ target=_blank } to help them out. @@ -65,7 +76,14 @@ ATC shall acknowledge a position report by using the aircraft's callsign. A read ### NZZC Enroutes to ARO -NZZC enroute sectors must provide a 10-minute warning to Auckland Radio (ARO) before an aircraft crosses the FIR boundary. +NZZC enroute sectors must provide a 10-minute warning to Auckland Radio (ARO) before an aircraft crosses the FIR boundary, the message must contain the following: + +- Callsign +- Level +- Waypoing entering NZZO at +- Time at said waypoint + +Note any change in CFL within 10 mins of the boundary must be coordinated with ARO. ### ARO to NZZC Enroutes @@ -74,8 +92,8 @@ Aircraft entering an NZZC enroute sector must do so via a named fix at their ass Since aircraft crossing into NZZC enter a surveillance environment, prior coordination with NZZC sectors is not required provided the aircraft meets the conditions above. !!! example "RTF Example for handing off to a NZZC sector" - **Auckland Radio**: *"UAE412, at position PEBLU, contact Auckland Control on 123.900."* - **UAE412**: *"UAE412 at position PEBLU, contact Auckland Control on 123.900."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"UAE3HJ, at PEBLU, contact Auckland Control on 123.9."* + **UAE3HJ**: *"UAE3HJ at PEBLU, contact Auckland Control on 123.9."* #### Oceanic Airspace delegated to STH @@ -92,10 +110,10 @@ Most airways over the Tasman Sea have only two waypoints within the NZZO FIR, bo For flights that include an additional waypoint within the NZZO sector, contact instructions for the next sector shall be issued at the waypoint immediately preceding the boundary fix. !!! example "RTF Example for short Tasman routes" - **ANZ204**: *"Auckland Radio, Auckland Radio. ANZ204 with position."* - **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ204, pass position report"* - **ANZ204**: *"ANZ204 is position PEBLU time 1832. Estimating SASRO at 1911. MIKEG next."* - **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ204, Auckland Radio copies position report. Standby SELCAL check."* + **ANZ204**: *"Auckland Radio, Auckland Radio. ANZ204 position."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ204, Auckland go ahead"* + **ANZ204**: *"ANZ204 is position PEBLU time 1832. FL380. Estimating SASRO at 1911. MIKEG next."* + **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ204, FL380. Standby SELCAL check."* Aircraft waits for the SELCAL chime before replying.
**ANZ204**: *"Auckland Radio, ANZ204 on SELCAL."* **Auckland Radio**: *"ANZ204, Auckland Radio accepts primary guard on 129.000, negative secondary. At SASRO, contact Brisbane Radio on primary 124.650."* From 690efb740e418347d9ed62cf4f90c2ef80c9834e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Connor Sumner Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2026 14:26:26 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] Update NZCI traffic --- docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md | 8 +++----- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md index 55ee327a..bbef7742 100644 --- a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md +++ b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md @@ -123,10 +123,7 @@ For flights that include an additional waypoint within the NZZO sector, contact ### Below FL245 -ARO shall not pass IFR clearances to aircraft requesting to operate below FL245 whilst on the ground or following departure from the Chatham Islands. ARO shall not accept radio guard for aircraft operating below FL245. - -- The aircraft shall broadcast their position on UNICOM, and shall monitor ARO's frequency. -- Aircraft may be passed traffic information at their requested altitude or levels. +ARO shall pass IFR clearances to aircraft requesting to operate below FL245 whilst on the ground or following departure from the Chatham Islands. ARO shall accept radio guard for aircraft operating below FL245. But may only provide traffic information. Before reaching the NZZO boundary, the aircraft shall be instructed to contact the NZZC sector for clearance into controlled airspace. @@ -140,4 +137,5 @@ Aircraft operating above FL245 shall be handed between NZZO and NZZC controllers For aircraft requiring descent below FL245, the aircraft shall be instructed to leave controlled airspace by descent, as well as the traffic status at NZCI, if known. !!! example "RTF Example for descent below FL245" - **Auckland Radio**: *"TNZ123 (when ready | at/after time/position) leave controlled airspace by descent. Report passing FL240. (Traffic is.. | No reported IFR traffic)"* \ No newline at end of file + **Auckland Radio**: *"TNZ123 (when ready | at/after time/position) leave controlled airspace by descent. Report passing FL250. (Traffic is.. | No reported IFR traffic)"* + \ No newline at end of file From 6719ee874bf0e78739fb16f2095c11c7083ea14a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: rb-vatnz <125234863+rb-vatnz@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:27:43 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] Update docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md --- docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md index bbef7742..98eefaed 100644 --- a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md +++ b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/procedures.md @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ For flights that include an additional waypoint within the NZZO sector, contact ### Below FL245 -ARO shall pass IFR clearances to aircraft requesting to operate below FL245 whilst on the ground or following departure from the Chatham Islands. ARO shall accept radio guard for aircraft operating below FL245. But may only provide traffic information. +ARO shall pass IFR clearances to aircraft requesting to operate below FL245 whilst on the ground or following departure from the Chatham Islands. ARO shall accept radio guard for aircraft operating below FL245. But may only provide traffic information. Before reaching the NZZO boundary, the aircraft shall be instructed to contact the NZZC sector for clearance into controlled airspace. From dcfa7781613b1aec64c0ce0b0438197b9e4a2547 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Connor Sumner Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 22:04:30 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] Update Positions Table --- docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md | 20 ++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md index a6b917b7..c3518bba 100644 --- a/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md +++ b/docs/oceanic/nzzo/index.md @@ -8,13 +8,21 @@ Auckland Radio is responsible for managing oceanic air traffic control within th ## Positions -| Callsign | Position Name | RTF Designator | Frequency | Notes | -| ------------ | ----------------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | -| NZZO_FSS | Auckland Radio | Auckland Radio | 8.867 (VHF alias 129.000MHz) | Primary Position | -| NZZO-TSN_FSS | Auckland Radio - Tasman | Auckland Radio | 5.643 (VHF alias 129.500MHz) | Secondary Position, covering the TAS sector | -| NZZO-E_FSS | Auckland Radio - East | Auckland Radio | 5.643 (VHF alias 131.500MHz) | Event Only Position | -| NZCM_FSS | MacMurdo Center | Mac Center | 9.032 (VHF alias 128.700MHz) | Covered by ARO when MAC offline. Covers NZCM FIR | +| Position Name | Shortcode | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Usage | +| -------------------- | --------- | ------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------- | +| Auckland Radio | ARO | NZZO_FSS | 8.867 (VHF alias 129.000MHz) | NZZO_FSS | Primary | +| Auckland Radio Tasman| ART | NZZO-TSN_FSS | 5.643 (VHF alias 129.500MHz) | NZZO-TSN_FSS | Secondary | +| MacMurdo Center | MAC | NZCM_FSS | 9.032 (VHF alias 128.700MHz) | NZCM_FSS | Primary. Covered by ARO when MAC offline. | +| +### Event Only Positions + +!!! Danger "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 | +| --------------------------- | --------- | ----------- | --------------------------- | ---------- | --------------------------- | +| Auckland Radio East | ARE | NZZO-E_FSS | 5.643 (VHF alias 131.500MHz)| NZZO-E_FSS | Event Only | ## Airspace Overview