GEN | Oxford (EGTK)¶
ATC Positions¶
| Callsign | Position Logon | Controller Identifier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Infomation | EGTK_ATIS | ATIS | 136.230 |
| Oxford Ground | EGTK_GND | GMC | 121.955 |
| Oxford Tower | EGTK_TWR | AIR | 133.430 |
| Oxford Radar | EGTK_APP | RAD | 125.090 |
| Oxford Approach | EGTK_A_APP | APP | 125.090 |
| Oxford Director | EGTK_F_APP | DIR | 119.980 |
RAD is the principal radar controller, and must be open before DIR. When RAD and DIR operate split: the RAD controller is responsible for executive coordination, IFR outbounds, and VFR traffic and overflights; the DIR controller is responsible for the provision of radar sequencing for IFR inbounds.
Procedural Approach
Controllers may simulate non-radar procedural approach at Oxford by logging on with the Oxford Approach (EGTK_A_APP) position. However, the preferred position is Oxford Radar (EGTK_APP). When simulating the unavailability of radar services, DIR must not be opened.
VATSIMism
When Oxford ATC is closed, it is covered top-down in the following priority order:
| Coordination Name | Position Logon | Controller Identifier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC Midlands | LTC_M_CTR | TCM | 121.030 |
| AC Daventry | LON_M_CTR | LM | 120.025 |
| AC Central | LON_C_CTR | LC | 127.105 |
| AC South Central | LON_SC_CTR | LSC | 132.605 |
| AC Bandbox | LON_CTR | L | 127.830 |
Altimeter Setting Procedures¶
All arriving and departing aircraft will operate on the Oxford QNH, including aircraft intending to remain in the circuit. Oxford QFE (QNH – 9 hPa) is available on request.
As Oxford is located beneath the Daventry CTA, and in the vicinity of the London TMA, the Transition Altitude is 6000 ft.
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From here on, unless otherwise specified, vertical references measured in feet (ft) are to be assumed as altitudes AMSL (above mean sea level).
Runways and Instrument Approach Procedures¶
When the tailwind component is less than 5 knots and the runway is dry, the preferential runway is Runway 19. A CAT I ILS is available for Runway 19 (identifier I-OXF – 108.35 MHz).
Additionally, an NDB approach is available for both runways (identifier OX – 367.5 kHz).
Low Visibility Procedures¶
Oxford is not equipped for CAT II/III operations. However, to safeguard CAT I ILS operation Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) are enforced when the reported horizontal visibility is less than 650 metres, or the cloud ceiling is less than 300 feet. During LVP:
- Runway 19 shall be used (due to its ILS)
- Controllers are recommended to use B1
- Only one aircraft shall be allowed to taxi at a time
- No conditional clearances shall be issued
- No land after instructions shall be issued.
VFR Procedure¶
VFR circuits operate to the east of the airfield. The fixed wing circuit operates at 1500 ft QNH (1200 ft QFE) and the rotary wing circuit operates at 1000 ft QNH (700 ft QFE) during the day, and 1300 ft QNH (1000 ft QFE) during the night. Aircraft must turn at the water works and before the railway line in order to avoid the Brize Norton CTR.
VFR departures are not subject to clearance due to Oxford being situated outside of controlled airspace. A prenote shall be passed to RAD with the aircraft’s requested flight information service (if not specified, assumed to be a Basic Service) and intended routing.
Oxford operates a standard VFR arrival and departure profile for aircraft operating within 5 NM.
Departing aircraft shall squawk 4520 (unless otherwise requested by RAD) and should climb not above 2000 ft until passing 5 NM from the airfield. Aircraft departing from:
- Runway 01 shall climb straight ahead to 1000 ft before turning on course.
- Runway 19 with a right-hand turnout shall climb straight ahead to 1000 ft before turning on course.
- Runway 19 with a left-hand turnout shall climb straight ahead until south of Yarnton Village (1.5 DME I-OXF).
Arriving aircraft should fly not above 1500 ft once within 5 NM of the airfield.
These procedures shall be referred to as “standard VFR arrival/departure” on frequency. However, if pilots are not familiar with them, the restrictions shall be issued on frequency.
Radiotelephony
OXF45, basic service, standard VFR arrival, QNH 1013
Radiotelephony
OXF45, engine start approved, outside air temperature plus 15, standard VFR departure
Oxford has no published visual reference points and pilots will typically reference local towns and (disused) aerodromes.
Helicopter Procedures¶
The following restrictions exist for helipads.
| Helipads | Restrictions |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, and 3 | Maximum rotor diameter 17 m |
| 4, 5, 6, and 7 | Maximum rotor diameter 14 m |
| 21, 24, 25, 26, and 27 | Maximum rotor diameter 18 m |
| 22 and 23 | Maximum rotor diameter 16 m |
| 28 | Maximum rotor diameter 20 m |
Several ‘heli hold points’ have been established around the aerodrome for helicopters to reference. Departing helicopters should be instructed to hold at one of the heli holding points, before being instructed to depart parallel to the runway from helicopter area 1 or using the runway.
Arriving helicopters should be instructed to enter the rotary wing circuit and then told to route to helicopter area 1 or the runway. Multiple helicopters may use heli area 1 simultaneously, and heli area 1 may be used for circuits (except at night).
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Except when using the runway, helicopter take-off and landing clearances must use the phrase “at your discretion” to caution any traffic.
Traffic on the Airbus Hangar Apron is governed by Airbus Helicopters (treated as uncontrolled), however traffic may be instructed to taxi to the Airbus Hangar, which is connected with a helicopter link to taxiway C.
Local SSR Code Procedures¶
Circuit traffic shall squawk 7010.
Oxford is assigned the local SSR code range 4501-4516. Code 4520 is a conspicuity code and shall be allocated to aircraft receiving a Basic Service. Code 4517 shall be used by aircraft that are maintaining a listening watch on 125.090 (RAD/APP).