GEN | Hawarden (EGNR)¶
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This brief is to be used in conjunction with the Liverpool (EGGP) vMATS Part 2.
ATC Positions¶
| Callsign | Position Logon | Controller Identifier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Information | EGNR_ATIS | ATIS | 125.430 |
| Hawarden Tower | EGNR_TWR | ADC | 124.955 |
| Hawarden Radar | EGNR_APP | RAD | 120.055 |
| Hawarden Radar | EGNR_F_APP | FIN | 130.015 |
| Liverpool Radar | EGGP_APP | Liverpool RAD 1 | 119.855 |
Notes
Note 1: FIN shall not to be opened without ADC online and is typically only used when SRAs are being provided.
Note 2: The combined RAD and FIN functions are referred to as Hawarden Radar.
VATSIMism
Top-down service for Hawarden is provided by Liverpool Radar. Thereafter the top-down order is as follows:
| Coordination Name | Position Logon | Controller Identifier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC West | MAN_W_CTR | PCW | 128.055 |
| PC Bandbox | MAN_CTR | PC | 133.200 |
| Lakes | LON_NW_CTR | LNW | 135.530 |
| AC North | LON_N_CTR | LN | 133.705 |
| AC Bandbox | LON_CTR | L | 127.830 |
Altimeter Setting Procedures¶
All arriving and departing traffic will operate on the Hawarden QNH. Circuit traffic will be issued the QFE (QNH - 2 hPa).
The Transition Altitude in the Manchester TMA (MTMA) is 5000 ft.
The Transition Level and Minimum Stack Level (MSL) within the MTMA are derived based on the Manchester (EGCC) QNH in accordance with MATS Part 1 Appendix A. QNH 1013 hPa is considered ‘low pressure’, in line with MATS Part 1.
Hawarden is situated underneath the MTMA - to reduce the risk of controlled airspace infringement, aircraft receiving UK FIS operating under the MTMA but not inbound to or outbound Hawarden shall be issued the Manchester QNH. To the southwest of Hawarden and south of the MTMA lies the Barnsley ASR.
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From here on, unless otherwise specified, vertical references measured in feet are to be assumed as altitudes AMSL.
Noise Abatement Procedures¶
Aircraft are requested to avoid built-up areas listed in the AIP, and routings should avoid Chester, Hawarden, Buckley, and Broughton.
Departures turning left from Runway 22 must climb straight ahead to DME 1.5 (I-HWD) or until passing the A55 Junction 36 before turning on track.
Jet and multi-engine turbo-prop aircraft are not permitted to join the final approach track lower than a height of 1000 ft QFE (approximately altitude 1200 ft).
Runways and Instrument Approach Procedures¶
Runway 22 for departures and Runway 04 for arrivals is preferred for instrument traffic when the wind is calm and the runway is dry. However, the departure runway shall be used for landing by traffic operating visually within the ATZ.
A CAT I ILS approach is available to both runways (110.35 MHz). The Runway 04 ILS is offset by 2.6° to the right of the centreline. Localiser, NDB and SRA approaches are available for both runways. There are no RNP approaches.
ADC will ensure Liverpool RAD 1 is aware of the runway in use and coordination must occur with RAD and Liverpool RAD 1 when a runway change is planned.
Low Visibility Procedures¶
Hawarden is not equipped for CAT II/III operations. However, to safeguard CAT I ILS operation, LVP are enforced when the reported horizontal visibility falls below 1639 m. During LVP:
- Conditional clearances shall not be issued
- Pilots shall receive a warning if any aircraft is taxiing ahead of them, or holding in front of them at the runway
- Inbound spacing shall be at least 10 NM – Hawarden Radar shall notify ADC of all inbounds at 20 NM from touchdown
- Runway 22: Taxi is not permitted via G, J, N or C when there is an aircraft within 10 NM
- Runway 04: Taxi is not permitted via A when there is an aircraft within 10 NM
- Landing traffic must have received a landing or go-around instruction by 2 NM from touchdown
- Helicopter movements are only permitted special VFR and shall not occur coincident with landings or take-offs on the main runway
When the visibility falls to 800 m or below, only one aircraft shall be permitted to move on the aerodrome at any one time.
VATSIMism
When the visibility falls to 400 m or below, no operations are permitted to occur. For VATSIM purposes, in this situation if a pilot wishes to proceed they should be informed the visibility is not sufficient for their flight and asked if they wish to continue – no pilot shall be refused a clearance if they wish to continue.
VFR Procedures¶
Circuits typically occur to the southeast of the airfield to reduce the likelihood of infringement of the Liverpool CTR. ADC will inform RAD when the circuit is active and again when it ceases. Circuit traffic shall squawk 7010.
Circuit traffic shall operate at:
- Height 1500 ft – Jet or multi-engine turbo prop
- Height 1000 ft – Piston or single engine turbo-prop
- Height 800 ft – Rotary/Helicopter traffic
ADC is delegated responsibility for traffic operating with reference to the aerodrome or transiting the ATZ below 1500 ft. Landing VFR traffic will be coordinated with ADC and transfer will typically occur with the airfield in sight. Overhead joins are not used unless coordinated with RAD.
VFR departures are issued departure instructions by ADC, though traffic is on release from RAD. Traffic from Runway 22 is subject to noise abatement before left turns. Traffic from Runway 04 is to turn right after departure and leave via the overhead if required to route northwest. Traffic is issued not above 1500 ft unless coordinated with RAD. All departing traffic will be instructed to squawk the conspicuity code 0430 unless otherwise coordinated with RAD.
The table below contains suggested VFR departure routes. The actual departure instruction should be issued based on the traffic situation and requested routing:
| Runway | Direction | Routing |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | North (Liverpool CTA) | Standard noise abatement then join left downwind. Leave the circuit on track Vicars Cross Roundabout/Tarporley Roundabout. |
| East | Standard noise abatement, then left turn to Poulton. | |
| North West | Early right turn to route north, join the River Dee to Flint Bridge. | |
| South East | Standard noise abatement, then left turn on track. | |
| 04 | North (Liverpool CTA) | Fly right crosswind, remain south of Chester. Leave the circuit on track Vicars Cross Roundabout/Tarporley Roundabout. |
| East / South East | Fly right crosswind then on track. | |
| North West | Fly right crosswind, then route via the overhead at altitude 1500 ft. Join the River Dee to Flint Bridge. | |
Hawarden VRPs
Local SSR Procedures¶
VFR circuit traffic shall squawk 7010.
The frequency monitoring code for RAD is 4607.
Hawarden conspicuity code is 0430 and shall be assigned to departing VFR traffic and all traffic operating under a Basic Service.
Hawarden Radar is assigned the local SSR code range 0431-0446. Hawarden Radar shall issue a unique local SSR code to all traffic operating under a Traffic or Deconfliction Service.
Hawarden Radio Mandatory Zone¶
A Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) is established around Hawarden airport from the surface up to the base of the overlying PEPZE CTA (3000 ft over the airport and 4500 ft to the southwest) and Manchester CTA (2500 ft to the northeast).
The RMZ is established in Class G and is therefore uncontrolled airspace. However, prior to entering the RMZ traffic must either:
- Contact RAD and maintain two-way radio communication whilst operating in the RMZ, or
- Squawk the frequency monitoring code
4607and monitor the RAD frequency (120.055) - pilots must then establish two-way radio communication if requested by RAD whilst inside the RMZ.
UK FIS may be provided by Hawarden Radar within the RMZ. Traffic which has entered the RMZ whilst displaying the frequency monitoring code 4607 should be instructed to squawk 0430 and provided a Basic Service if two-way radio communication is established.