Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Air traffic control did not, and was not required to provide traffic information to aircraft using adjacent runways and abeam each other during independent visual approach procedures at Sydney. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2013-095-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Airservices Australia |
| Transport function | Airspace |
| Date issue released | 07/08/2015 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action implemented by Airservices has adequately addressed the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2013-095-NSA-023 |
| Organisation | Airservices Australia |
| Action date | 07/08/2015 |
| Action description |
On 11 December 2013, Airservices Australia (Airservices) implemented a requirement for Sydney air traffic control to provide traffic advice whenever aircraft would operate within 1 NM (1.85 km) of traffic on the adjacent final approach during independent visual approach (IVA) procedures. The instruction stated that: To enhance pilot situational awareness, the phraseology will include the aircraft type and whether the aircraft is ahead, behind or adjacent. |
| Action status | Closed |