CLN - Holding

Question 1

What are the hold axis and direction of turn of the LAM hold?

Answer 1

264 degrees LH

Question 2

Holding by S26 at LAM at which levels must they co-ordinate with S12/13?

Answer 2

FL250-300

Question 3

The CLN hold is not notified in the UK AIP as an established hold, but if used what is the direction of turn, and holding at which levels must be co-ordinated with S26 before being undertaken?

Answer 3

Right hand turns.

The holding area is outside S26 airspace, but the hold protected area at FL250-300 infringes S26, so must be co-ordinated first before holding takes place at these levels.

Question 4

Whenever holding at CLN is necessary, who does the S12P notify, and who else gets subsequently notified?

Answer 4

S12P to inform GS East.

GS East informs the S13P and S14P, then Swanwick (Mil) and S26 (also S2 if appropriate).

Question 5

Whenever holding at LOGAN is necessary, who does the S13P notify, and who else gets subsequently notified?

Answer 5

S13P to inform GS East.

GS East informs the S12P and S14P, then Swanwick (Mil) and S26 (also S2 if appropriate).

Question 6

Who must S2 co-ordinate any en-route holding at LAM with?

Answer 6

S13

Question 7

What are the available levels, hold axis and direction of turn at the LOGAN hold?

Answer 7

289 degrees LH

FL220-240 (S14)
FL250+ (S13)

Question 8

What are the available levels, the hold axis and the direction of turn at the BRASO hold? What if the LAM VOR is u/s?

Answer 8

263 degrees LH; FL180-240

If LAM u/s: 277 degrees LH

Question 9

At what levels are the LOGAN and BRASO holds separated?

Answer 9

Up to and including FL240

Question 10

Which standing agreement is cancelled when holding commences at BRASO?

Answer 10

FL240 for LL/WU/Solent Group/TK/Farnborough Group/Brize Group inbounds.

Traffic is still RFD on contact with TC SABER.

Question 11

Which standing agreement may CLN consider suspending when holding at BRASO commences?

Answer 11

FL220 level ODROB/BLIXY/SUNUP for KK inbounds

Question 12

When holding at BRASO and TC East wish to co-ordinate an LL inbound at a level above FL250, what must they consider before doing so?

Answer 12

They must only co-ordinate LL inbounds above FL250 if they anticipate being able to descend the aircraft below FL250 before BRASO, as it is not acceptable for LL inbounds to hold at BRASO above FL240. If in exceptional circumstances TC East have aircraft holding above FL240 at BRASO they must co-ordinate with S13 + S26.

Question 13

What are the available levels, the hold axis and direction of turn of the LAPRA hold? What if the BPK VOR is u/s?

What is the primary reason for holding at LAPRA?

Answer 13

245 degrees RH - FL150-210

If BPK u/s: 243 degrees RH

The LAPRA hold is an overspill from the ABBOT hold.

Question 14

Which standing agreements should be/are suspended if holding commences at LOGAN?

Answer 14

S14 to S13 standing agreement for Amsterdam and Brussels outbounds SHOULD be suspended.

S10 to S14/13 standing agreements ARE to be cancelled.

Question 15

What levels are recommended not to be used during LOGAN holding?

Answer 15

FL220 - to be able to facilitate ABBOT/TC inbounds into TC JACKO

FL260/FL270 - to facilitate any medium level overflights or Amsterdam/Brussels outbounds

Question 16

During LOGAN holding, holding at or above which level must be co-ordinated with S2?

Answer 16

FL370

Question 17

If holding at BARMI is required, what is the direction of turn and what are the various sector responsibilites?

Answer 17

Right hand turn.

• S12P is to advise S10/11P when holding at BARMI is required
• S10/11P is to inform the S12P of the FLs being used and the callsign(s) of the holding aircraft
• S10/11P responsible for advising Maastricht of the commencement of BARMI holding
• S12P to notify the GS East who subsequently notifies Swanwick (Mil) of BARMI holding

Question 18

What is the lowest available holding level at BARMI and which standing agreements will be suspended?

Answer 18

FL290

All SAs between S10/11 and S12/13/14 are suspended.

Question 19

What are the considerations in regard to military traffic when holding at BARMI?

Answer 19

• FL270 and FL280 may only be used after agreement with the Military, who will usually approve such a request (to hold below FL290) subject to one or more FL below FL310 being allocated for OAT crossing at NAVPI
• The BARMI hold is not separated from the EAMTA

Question 20

What are the levels available, the hold axis and the direction of turn of the SABER hold?

Answer 20

263 degrees LH - FL80-FL170

Question 21

What are the hold axis and direction of turn of the ABBOT hold?

Answer 21

267 degrees RH

Question 22

What are the hold axis and direction of turn of the LOREL hold?

Answer 22

188 degrees LH

Question 23

What are the hold axis and direction of turn of the IBNOS hold?

Answer 23

266 degrees LH