Kirkuk (ORKK)
Positions
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login ID | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk ADC | Kirkuk Tower | 125.550 | ORKK_TWR | |
| Kirkuk SMC | Kirkuk Ground | 127.375 | ORKK_GND |
Airspace - Class D
ORKK_TWR is responsible for the Kirkuk CTR airspace from SFC to A040.
VFR Operations
All VFR clearances are assigned by the revelant TWR controller.
Warning
At Kirkuk, runway 32/14 is closed, hence no VFR traffic is to make use of this runway.
Circuits
VFR Circuits are permitted on runways 13 and 31.
All VFR aircraft wishing to do remain in the circuit at Kirkuk shall be issued A040 and the following circuit directions:
| Runway | Direction |
|---|---|
| 31 | Left |
| 13 | Right |
Phraseology
ABC: Kirkuk Tower, ABC holding short D runway 31, full ready.
KIK ADC: ABC, Kirkuk Tower, cleared to operate in the circuit area not above altitude 4000ft, left hand circuits report on the downwind, surface winds 320 degrees 5 knots, cleared for take-off runway 31.
ABC: Cleared to operate in the circuit area not above altitude 4000ft, will report on the left downwind, cleared for take-off runway 31, ABC.
VFR Circuits shall not be permitted at the aerodrome during times of increased IFR departure or arrival activity.
Leaving the CTR
Once VFR aircraft are ready for departure, they shall be cleared for take-off in sequence. As they begin their crosswind turn they shall be instructed to report leaving the CTR. VFR procedures inside the Kirkuk CTR must be conducted at or below A040.
Phraseology
FYI: Kirkuk Tower, FYI holding short D, runway 31.
KIK ADC: FYI, Kirkuk Tower, surface winds 320 degrees 5 knots, cleared for take-off runway 31.
FYI: Roger, cleared for take-off runway 31.
AIRCRAFT ON THE CROSSWIND TURN
KIK ADC: FYI, report leaving the Kirkuk CTR, maintain at or below altitude 4000ft.
FYI: At or below 4000ft, wilco, FYI.
Aircraft requesting to exit the Kirkuk CTR shall be assigned a clearance limit followed by a valid VFR cruising altitude (+500ft).
Phraseology
YYC: Kirkuk Tower, YYC is requesting to exit the Kirkuk CTR via direct Erbil, altitude 7500ft.
KIK ADC: YYC, Kirkuk Tower, cleared to leave the Kirkuk CTR direct Erbil, maintain altitude 7500ft, squawk 7403, QNH 998 hectopascals.
YYC: Cleared to leave the Kirkuk CTR direct Erbil, maintain altitude 7500ft, QNH 998, and squawk 7403, YYC.
Entering the CTR
Inbound VFR aircraft shall be sent to ADC with enough time such that two-way radio communications have been established before aircraft receive clearance to enter the CTR.
On initial contact, Kirkuk ADC will pass the instructions for joining the circuit, as well as any other pertinent information such as traffic information with the sector.
Phraseology
YYC: Kirkuk Tower, YYC is requesting to enter the Kirkuk CTR from the southeast for circuits.
KIK ADC: YYC, Kirkuk Tower, information A, cleared to enter the Kirkuk CTR, maintain at or below altitude 4000ft, report final runway 31 with intentions, squawk 7403.
YYC: We have A, cleared to enter the Kirkuk CTR, at or below altitude 4000ft, will report final runway 31 with intentions, squawk 7403, YYC.
KIK ADC: YYC, correct, QNH 998 hectopascals.
During times of heavy IFR arrival activity, VFR arrivals may be denied entry into the CTR and instructed to hold outside of the CTR awaiting further instructions.
IFR Operations
IFR clearances are issued by Kirkuk SMC, ensuring appropriate routing. IFR departures shall always be assigned runway 31/13.
All departing aircrat will fly an omni-directional departure.
Warning
At Kirkuk, runway 32/14 is closed, hence no IFR traffic is to make use of this runway.
Omni-directional Departures
Departing IFR aircraft shall always fly an omni-directional departure. SMC must adjust their phraseology accordingly.
Phraseology
IAW123: Kirkuk Ground, IAW123, request clearance to Antalya, with information Alpha.
KIK SMC: IAW123, Kirkuk Ground, Cleared to Antalya, expect omni-directional departure, flight planned route, squawk 4301.
Arrivals
At Kirkuk, ORKK_TWR is responsible for the entirety of the CTR, and is required to provide top-down service if the underlying SMC controller is offline.
Phraseology
IAW123: Kirkuk Tower, IAW123, final runway 31. KIK ADC: IAW123, Kirkuk Tower, salam, winds 260 degrees at 8 knots, runway 31 cleared to land.
Standard Taxi Routes
All departing aircraft shall be assigned the most appropriate taxiway, onto taxiway A, or the runway holding point. Kirkuk SMC must exercise extreme caution on taxiway A, as conflicts can easily occur between arriving and departing traffic.
Runway Modes
Preferred Runway Modes
Winds must always be considered for Runway modes (Crosswind <20kts, Tailwind <5kts), however the order of preference is as follows:
| Priority - Mode | Arrivals | Departures | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - MODE A | 31 | 31 | |
| 2 - MODE B | 13 | 13 |
Note
The preferential runway is runway 31.
Coordination
Departure Procedures
Due to the airspace structure in Kirkuk, all departures shall be coordinated and receive a release for departure with the relevant Baghdad TMA controller (ORKK_APP) before release.
'Next' coordination is not required to Baghdad TMA for aircraft that are:
- Departing from a runway nominated on the ATIS; and
- Assigned the Standard assignable level; and
- Assigned a Standard Assignable Heading
'Next' coordination is additionally required for:
- Visual depatures (eg. VFR aircraft)
- All departures not on a Standard Assignable Heading
- After a go around, the next departure from that runway
The Standard Assignable level from Kirkuk ADC to Baghdad TMA is:
| Aircraft | Level |
|---|---|
| IFR | A040 |
| VFR | A040 |
Standard Assignable Departure Headings
All aircraft that are flying an omni-directional departure must recieve an assigned heading with their line up or take-off clearance. 'Next' coordination is not required to the relevant Baghdad TMA controller when the departing aircraft has been assigned the standard assignable level and assigned one of the headings listed below:
| Runway | Heading |
|---|---|
| 13 | H128 |
| 31 | H308 |
Tip
If strong winds are present at altitude, ADC/TMA should discuss slight changes to these headings (+/- 5 degrees) to compensate for large crosswind components.
Phraseology
IAW23: IAW23 ready for departure.
KIK ADC: IAW23, after departure climb to altitude 4000ft, fly runway heading, surface winds variable at 3 knots, runway 31 cleared for take-off.