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|**North**| Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until `A030`|Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until `A030`|
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|**East**| Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until `A030`|Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until `A030`|
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|**North**| Left turn and then over water until `A030`| Right turn and then over water until `A030`|
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|**East**| Left turn and then over water until `A030`| Right turn and then over water until `A030`|
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|**South** Jets | Minor right turn then over water until 5 DME | Over water until south of KCFF (CG130/7 NM) and `A050`|
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|**South** Non-Jets | left(14)/right(32) turn and then over water until `A030`|Left (14)/Right (32) turn and then over water until `A030`|
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|**South** Non-Jets | Left turn and then over water until `A030`| Right turn and then over water until `A030`|
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## Arrivals
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Arriving aircraft that are operating at or below `A015` may contact ADC for inbound clearance. These aircraft shall be assigned a discrete SSR code but shall not be radar identified.
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Aircraft shall be cleared subject to the following conditions:
|**North** Jets | Not below `A050` until vectored over water to join final | Via right circuit for 10 NM final or right base south of DNGR |
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|**North** Non-Jets | Not below `A030` until vectored over water to join final | Via right circuit for 10 NM final or right base south of DNGR |
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|**East**| Via LAMSI STAR or over water until final | Join 10 NM final |
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|**South** Jets | Via STAR or not below `A050` until over water to join final | Via STAR to join final |
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|**South** Non-Jets | Via STAR or not below `A030` until over water to join final |**IMC:** via STAR or **VMC:** Join left base for 2 NM final |
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|**North** Jets | Not below `A050` until vectored over water to join final | Via right circuit for 10 NM final; or<br>Right base south of DNGR |
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|**North** Non-Jets | Not below `A030` until vectored over water to join final | Via right circuit for 10 NM final; or<br>Right base south of DNGR |
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|**East**| Via LAMSI STAR; or<br>Over water until final | Join 10 NM final |
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|**South** Jets | Via STAR; or<br>Not below `A050` until over water to join final | Via STAR to join final |
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|**South** Non-Jets | Via STAR; or<br>Not below `A030` until over water to join final |**IMC:** via STAR<br>**VMC:** Join left base for 2 NM final |
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## Runway Selection
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Preferred runway is Runway 14 - all hours
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## VFR Procedures
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Aircraft transiting the Gold Coast CTR will be subject to delays depending on traffic in the Gold Coast CTR. Aircraft transiting shall be cleared overwater north/southbound not above `A015`, or during busy traffic periods cleared via the [Western VFR Route](#western-vfr-route).
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### Arrivals
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Aircraft tracking southbound should contact ADC at Q1, or Robina Town Centre (ROT) for clearance.
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Aircraft tracking southbound should contact ADC at Q1 or ROT for clearance.
**OMU:** "Cleared overwater southbound, not above A015, OMU"
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Alternatively, if jet aircraft are inbound at the same time and not enough spacing exists, aircraft inbound via Q1 should be cleared via amended Robina Town Centre for shorter delays, or "clearance not available, remain outside class Charlie airspace" when delays are expected to be extensive.
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Alternatively, if jet aircraft are inbound at the same time and not enough spacing exists, aircraft inbound via Q1 should be cleared via amended ROT for shorter delays, or *"clearance not available, remain outside class Charlie airspace"* when delays are expected to be extensive.
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**CG ADC:** "JCZ, from DNGR, cleared visual approach, left base runway 14"
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**JCZ:** "From DNGR, cleared visual approach, left base runway 14, JCZ"
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Aircraft leaving the Gold Coast CTR shall have their control services terminated and have any important traffic information passed along.
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*NWZ is shortly leaving CTA tracking via Robina Town Centre*
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**CG ADC:** "NWZ, control services terminated, frequency change approved"
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**NWZ:** "Frequency change approved, NWZ"
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### Coastal Flights
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Surf Lifesaving Patrol and Scenic Tour operations conducting low-level coastal flights within the CG CTR shall be cleared overwater in the required direction of travel, not above `A002`.
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**LIFE46:** "Cleared overwater southbound, not above A002, LIFE46"
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### Western VFR Route
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The Western VFR Route begins at Nerang and tracks inland, terminating at Burringbar. Aircraft following this route exit CTA at Stotts Island, where control services are terminated. This route serves as an alternative route for aircraft wishing to transit through Gold Coast CTR. Prior to entering the CTA, pilots must obtain clearance for the Western VFR Route.
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The Western VFR Route begins at NEN and tracks inland, terminating at Burringbar. Aircraft following this route exit CTA at STOT, where control services are terminated. This route serves as an alternative route for aircraft wishing to transit through Gold Coast CTR. Prior to entering the CTA, pilots must obtain clearance for the Western VFR Route.
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You can find details of the Western VFR Route in the [Gold Coast VTC](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/aip.asp){target=new}.
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## Helicopter Operations
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Local helicopter operations are conducted on the Western Grass which is the area contained by blue gable markers north of the VOR and west of the runway intersection. This is marked on the aerodrome chart as “HELO OPS”.
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The HLS (Helipad) is located between the GA Apron and Taxiway Golf.
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#### Arrivals
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ADC shall assess the current traffic situation and, if necessary, instruct the pilot to hold and/or maintain own separation with any arriving or departing aircraft, then clear them for a visual approach to their inbound hospital.
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**WP1:** "Gold Coast Tower, helicopter WP1, 6 miles south, inbound Tweed Valley Hospital, recieved G"
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**CG ADC:** "WP1, Gold Coast Tower, track direct Tweed Valley Hospital not above A015"
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**WP1:** "Track direct Tweed Valley Hospital not above A015, WP1"
**CG ADC:** "WP1, Gold Coast Tower, cleared to YXTV direct, not above A015"
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**WP1:** "Cleared to YXTV direct, not above A015, WP1"
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Both hospital helipads are outside the maneuvering area and do not require a landing clearance from CG ADC. Helicopters arriving to these helipads should be instructed to "report on the ground" so the controller knows when they are no longer active in their airspace.
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**CG ADC:** "WP1, cleared visual approach Tweed Valley Hospital, report on the ground"
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**WP1:** "Cleared visual approach Tweed Valley Hospital, report on the ground, WP1"
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**CG ADC:** "WP1, cleared visual approach YXTV, report on the ground"
Aircraft departing from hospitals within the Gold Coast CTR must obtain clearance prior to becoming airborne. The Tweed Valley Hospital (YXTV) helipad, is located 6nm south beneath Runway 32 extended centerline, and may present potential traffic conflicts. Aircraft will be subject to delays depending on traffic in the Gold Coast CTR.
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Aircraft departing from hospitals within the Gold Coast CTR must obtain clearance prior to becoming airborne. The Tweed Valley Hospital (YXTV) helipad, is located 6nm south beneath Runway 32 extended centerline, and may presents potential traffic conflicts. Aircraft will be subject to delays depending on traffic in the Gold Coast CTR.
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Both hospital helipads are outside the maneuvering area and do not require a takeoff clearance from GC ADC, however a clearance to become airborne is required. Helicopters departing from these helipads should be instructed to "report airborne".
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Both hospital helipads are outside the maneuvering area and do not require a takeoff clearance from CG ADC, however a clearance to become airborne is required. Helicopters departing from these helipads should be instructed to "report airborne".
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**RSCU588:** "Gold Coast Tower, helicopter RSCU588, Tweed Valley Hospital, ready for northen departure"
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