Section 8, Chapter 1 - Disruption Of Air Traffic Services

Question 1

Where can the procedures for a disruption in air traffic services be found?

Answer 1

• Document: Emergency Action Folder, AA/Manual/053
• Section: Orange section, Evacuation
• Locations:
• VCR (Visual Control Room)
• Approach control room

Question 2

What are the communication procedures for a degradation of service such as airfield closure or service reduction?

Answer 2

Actions in the Event of Airfield Closure/Service Reduction:

• Inform Airport Duty Manager
• Inform Belfast City ATC
• Inform GS Scotland Lower
• Inform GM (if not available, inform GCAM; if unable to contact GM or GCAM, inform Director Airports)
• Inform UK FMP - required flow rate
• Send a NOTAM

Actions in the Event of Closure of Prestwick Centre - Antrim and/or West Coast Sector:

• Inform GM (if not available, inform GCAM; if unable to contact GM or GCAM, inform Director Airports)
• Inform Airport Duty Manager
• Inform Belfast City ATC