Woomera (YPWR)
Airspace
WR ADC is responsible for the Class D airspace within the R222F restricted area, SFC to F120.
Tower Closed Procedures
When WR ADC is offline, the WR CTR (Class D SFC to F120) reverts to Class G. CTAF procedures apply at YPWR.
Departures
VFR aircraft should expect to depart via a visual departure, on track to their first tracking point.
IFR aircraft shall expect to depart via a pilot-managed IFR departure or visual departure.
Note
There is 500ft of Class G airspace between WR ADC Class D and Melbourne Centre Class E. Depending on traffic levels, aircraft departing the CTR on climb may either be instructed to leave and re-enter CTA on climb, or instructed to leave CTA on climb with an expectation of onwards clearance with Melbourne Centre.
IFR aircraft must not enter the overlying Class E airspace until in receipt of an airways clearance.
Arrivals
RNP approaches are available to both runways. An NDB approach is available to RWY 18.
IFR aircraft can generally expect to be processed direct to the IAF for the following approach:
| Runway | Approach |
|---|---|
| RWY 18 | RNP |
| RWY 36 | RNP |
Note
There is 500ft of Class G airspace between WR ADC Class D and Melbourne Centre Class E. IFR aircraft cruising above F125 will be instructed to leave CTA on descent by Melbourne Centre and instructed to contact WR ADC for onwards clearance.
Aircraft must not enter the Class D CTR until in receipt of an airways clearance from WR ADC.
Initial and Pitch
The intial points are are aligned with Taxiway C at the following locations.
| RWY | Initial Point | Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 3NM north, at Yandandarre Creek | A025 |
| 30 | 2NM south, at Camp Rapier | A025 |
Special Use Airspace
Military Gates
There are several military gates established throughout the WR CTR to facilitate entry and exit to adjoining SUA.
| Visual Gate | Position |
|---|---|
| Island Lagoon | WR180013 |
| Koolymilka Lake | WR300017 |
| Lake Hart | WR249022 |
| Lake Richardson | WR061009 |
| Lake Windabout | WR121016 |
| Red Swamp | WR004018 |
Note
Details of each gate can be found in the Woomera FIHA and on the Woomera WAC.
Phraseology
BFLO11 plans to enter the R222C restricted area for military training and airwork. It is a busy day, and WR ADC is utilising the visual waypoints to establish separation between different operating groups
BFLO11: "Woomera Tower, BFLO11, for R222C, request taxi."
WR ADC: "BFLO11, Woomera Tower. Taxi to holding point A, runway 36. Expect clearance via Lake Hart."
BFLO11: "Taxi to holding point A, runway 36, BFLO11."
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BFLO11: "Woomera Tower, BFLO11 ready runway 36."
WR ADC: "BFLO11, make left turn, track direct Lake Hart. Runway 36, cleared for take off."