ATC Availability
The daily availability of each ATC service is notified here. See bottom of page for current RNP and circuit bookings.
Notes:
- An Approach (Procedural) Service is available subject to staff availability. See bottom of page for details. The RNP Instrument Approach is only available when an Approach controller is on duty and is strictly prohibited at other times.
- In order to manage demand and parking availability, we request that all visitors notify us of their arrival in advance. Either by contacting ATC (01273 467377) or electronically via the PPR bookings page of this website. Airborne requests may be accepted subject to workload. All requests for Instrument Training require a booking slot which can be obtained from ATC.
- ATS availability can be subject to potential short notice change due to staff sickness or unplanned operational changes, pilots should check with ATC to confirm that the desired service is available prior to flight.
Instrument approach availability
circuit availability
ATC Services Explained
ATC APPROACH – “SHOREHAM APPROACH”
Air Traffic Control service which issues information and instructions for the purpose of Approach Control. As this is an ATC service, the controller can therefore offer a ‘Basic Service’ in accordance with UK F.I.S, or a ‘Procedural Service’ for aircraft operting IFR, in which standard separation is applied. Pilots may utilise the RNP Instrument Approach, although this must be PPR’d / booked in advance.
ATC TOWER – “SHOREHAM TOWER”
Air Traffic Control service which issues information and instructions for the purpose of Aerodrome Control. As this is an ATC service, the controller can therefore offer a ‘Basic Service’ in accordance with UK F.I.S. Please note the RNP Approach is not available when a ‘Tower-only’ service is in effect – IFR traffic may still operate under clearance however.
Non-ATC: AiR/GROUND – “SHOREHAM RADIO”
Air Ground Communications Service (AGCS) is provided to pilots at specific UK aerodromes under specific circumstances. It is not an Air Traffic Service as AGCS cannot issue instructions – collision avoidance and key flight decisions remains solely the pilot’s responsibility. Radio Operators at the station will provide reported traffic and weather information to pilots operating on and in the vicinity of the aerodrome, to assist in collision avoidance and pilot decisions. Traffic information is derived from reports made by other pilots – under no circumstances will any surveillance-based information be passed to pilots.
- A/G cannot issue any instructions to aircraft. You will never receive a ‘clearance’ from an AGCS operative (unless joining the airways, where the operator will relay the clearance on behalf of London Control, to the pilot).
- Traffic information is based on reports from other pilots. Traffic avoidance is entirely the pilot’s responsibility.
- You may be asked to use a conspicuity squawk for ‘Shoreham’. This does NOT mean you are receiving an ATC service, but is to benefit those who carry EC devices and other adjacent ATC units.
- Use of an Instrument Approach is not available under any circumstances.
If you have any questions please contact ATC and who will be happy to provide more information.