Radio use in Archerfield

Automatic terminal information service

Automatic terminal information service (ATIS) is available on frequency 120.9 (aerodrome control tower [TWR] hours only) or by telephone at 07 3275 8201.

It broadcasts the following information, in order:

1. aerodrome ('Archerfield Terminal Information')
2. runway
3. wind
4. crosswind
5. visibility
6. cloud
7. temperature
8. QNH
9. other information if required (for example, bird activity or showers in the area).

Taxi clearance request: ground frequency 119.9

This is the order of broadcasts. The items in brackets will be dependent on your circumstance.

Initial call

1. Archer ground
2. (Your aircraft type and callsign)
3. (Persons on board)
4. (Dual or solo if applicable)
5. Received (ATIS) at (location on airfield e.g. Northern Apron)
6. Request taxi

Read back

1. Cleared to taxi
2. Runway (the runway)
3. Via taxiway (taxi route details)
4. Cross or hold at (holding point instructions)
5. (Your callsign)

Holding point crossing clearance: ground frequency 119.9

Initial call

1. Archer ground
2. (Your aircraft callsign)
3. Request cross holding point (Your holding point identifier)

Read back

1. Cross or hold holding point (Your holding point identifier)
2. (Your callsign)

Take-off clearance request: tower frequency 118.1 or 123.6 (depending on runway used)

Initial call

1. Archer Tower
2. (Your callsign)
3. Ready runway (runway number)
4. For departure
5. (North, east, south, west)

Read back

1. Cleared for take-off runway
2. (Runway identifier)
3. (Left or right turn, maintain runway heading)
4. (Your callsign)