As per Sunday the 3rd June 2007 Abu Dhabi Approach will be "sectorised"
On weekdays between 0300 - 1000 UTC (outside these hours APP and Kopters will be combined) or when deemed necessary:
Traffic operating at 2,500 feet and above will be controlled by Abu Dhabi Approach/Radar on 124,4 MHz. Instrument/Visual Approaches will remain on 124,4 and transferred directly to Abu Dhabi Tower 119,2 MHz.
Traffic below 2,500 feet will be controlled by Abu Dhabi Kopters on 127,5. Mainly VFR traffic will operate on this frequency.
The benefits should become noticeable early on. 124,4 should become less congested and more user friendly with improved services for IFR flights.
Like the Emirates ACC and Dubai APP, Abu Dhabi APP will also introduce Sector Loading, which means maximum capacity of 9 speaking aircraft at any given time (may be increased to 11 for a period of 10 mins until restrictions can be effective) on each sector or combined. In the event of over-loading, an aircraft might be required to hold; delayed his departure; increased spacing between arrivals/departures etc.
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