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Pilot Briefing Stockholm/Arlanda
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for taking time to read the briefing for Stockholm/Arlanda Airport. The purpose of this document is not to teach pilots basic procedures and how to fly on IVAO, but rather to introduce the local procedures that are applicable to Stockholm/Arlanda. In other words, the document aims to give pilots a general idea of normal operations at the airport and gives an insight into differ-ences from ICAO procedures.
Throughout the document it is assumed that some level of air traffic control is online. However, pilots are urged to keep the procedures mentioned in this briefing in mind even if there is no ATC online. Doing so will help prevent confusion regarding gates, runway in use etc. when there is traf-fic in the vicinity.
If you have any questions regarding procedures and normal operations at Stockholm//Arlanda, do not hesitate to contact the Flight Operations Department or the Training Department.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ICAO: ESSA IATA: ARN Runways: 19L/01R, 19R/01L & 26/08 L A Y O U TAs with any major interna-tional airport, Stock-holm/Arlanda has a complex layout that will require some study before arriv-ing/departing. The airport has three runways as mentioned above. Depending on the pre-vailing wind conditions and
traffic density a multitude of runway configurations may be used. However, most commonly a combina-tion of one of the parallel runways and 08/26 is used. A table showing the most common combina-tions is shown below. Please note, however, that this table is only a guideline and ATC may deviate for tactical reasons. If no ATC is online, please use the table when choosing what runway to use as this will avoid confusion when other traffic is around.
Wind Direction Preferential RWY
ARR DEP 350-100 01L 08 100-170 19R 08 170-280 26 19R 280-350 01R 01L
Layout
1 Terminal 5 and Ramp F. This is where most international flights park (including SAS, Lufthansa, Norwegian AS, Air France, Alitalia, Delta, Etihad etc.)
2 Terminal 3. This terminal mainly deals with domestic flights. Sky-ways and NextJet usually park here.
3 Terminal 2. A few international flights depart from here. Main users are BA, Finnair, KLM, easy-Jet and some NAX flights.
4 Terminal 4. Domestic flights. Mainly SAS and NAX
5 Ramps R and S. Cargo ramps. VFR flights may park on S.
6 Ramp G. International flights op-erated by propeller aircraft park here (e.g. Widerøe, SAS).
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IFR DEPARTURE
All flights departing Stockholm/Arlanda should plan to use one of the following exit points.
KOGAV RESNA NTL (Nortel VOR/DME) BABAP TRS (Trosa VOR/DME) NOSLI DKR (Dunker VOR)
ARS (Aros VOR/DME)
Please note that some runways have two SIDs for the same waypoint; one beginning with a left turn, the other with a right turn. The departure given to you depends on the runways in use at the time. It is therefore vital that you double check that you have put in the correct departure route in you FMS. Flying the wrong SID may put you straight into the path of arriving aircraft. If in doubt – ASK! If you are unable to fly an RNAV SID, inform ATC when you are requesting your clearance. ATC will acknowledge and clear you to fly the SID using the “ACFT unable to follow FMS/RNAV SID” instructions which can be found in the SID charts.
A E R O D R O M E C O N T R O L
The first controller you will talk to is Arlanda Clearance Delivery (or GND/TWR/APP/CTR depending on who is online). Your initial call should be as follows;
What to include Example
Callsign
Aircraft type
Stand/Gate
ATIS received
QNH
SAS123: “Arlanda Delivery, Scandinavian 123, Boeing 738, Stand 54, Information G, QNH1018, request clearance to Oslo”
DEL: “Scandinavian 123, cleared to Oslo, ARS2L departure, Squawk 4412”
Note that neither the runway in use nor the initial climb is mentioned in the clearance. This is to be found in the ATIS and charts respectively. If you do not have charts with you or do not under-stand the clearance, this is the time to inform the controller! The controller will either explain the clearance to you or issue you with a new clearance.
When fully ready, request push back and start-up from the Arlanda Ground. Once push and start has been completed you may request taxi from the ground controller. Please note that standard taxi routes have been published and can be found here. The controller will instruct you to taxi to the relevant holding point and may include a specific taxi routing. However, he/she may also omit the routing. If this is the case it is expected that you follow the taxi routes shown in the chart linked above. If you are not sure where to go, ask the controller to confirm the taxi routing. When approaching the holding point of the active runway you will be handed over to Arlanda Tower who will clear you for takeoff. Remain on the Tower frequency until instructed to contact Stockholm Control.
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On initial contact with Stockholm Control report your passing altitude only. ATC is already aware of your SID and therefore you need not mention it. Stockholm Control will give you instructions to climb further and may give you directs or vectors to expedite traffic flow.
IFR ARRIVAL
All flights arriving Stockholm/Arlanda shall be planned via the following TMA entry points;
NILUG
XILAN
HMR (Hammar VOR/DME)
ELTOK
Both RNAV and NON-RNAV STARs are established beginning at these four points. RNAV STARs are primarily used at night or at ATC discretion. Therefore, when approaching Stockholm/Arlanda you can expect to be instructed to fly one of the NON-RNAV STARs. Please ensure you select the cor-rect arrival in your FMS as each runway has at least two different arrivals. NON-RNAV arrival routes terminate at the Initial Approach Fix for the respective runway where a hold has been es-tablished.
NOTE: HOLD at the IAF if no further instructions have been given.
At some point before you begin your descent towards Stockholm/Arlanda, Sweden Control will give you your inbound clearance. This will usually include a cleared flight level and an arrival route. A P P R O A C H C O N T R O L
Approach control is usually provided by Stockholm Control (depending on who is online). On initial contact with approach control, state the following:
What to include Example
Your Callsign
Aircraft type
Passing level
Cleared level
ATIS information
SAS123: “Stockholm Control, SAS123, Boeing 738, passing FL137, descending FL100, information X”
Please make sure that you read the entire ATIS as it may contain important information with re-gards to your arrival into Stockholm/Arlanda. When you mention the ATIS letter, the air traffic controller will assume that you have all the information and act accordingly.
When approaching the end of the STAR, ATC will begin vectoring you towards the approach for the runway in use. During busy periods tight speed control may be used. It is important that you maintain the speed you are instructed as this assists ATC in managing the traffic flow. DO NOT
Page 5 of 5 just slow down whenever you feel like it. If you need to slow down, inform ATC immediately and they will accommodate your request. Once cleared for the approach any previous speed instruction may be disregarded unless explicitly stated.
NOTE: When established on the approach maintain 160kts to 4DME
A E R O D R O M E C O N T R O L
Once established on final approach you will be handed over to Arlanda Tower. When appropriate the controller will clear you to land. If he/she doesn’t and instructs you to go around, carry out a missed approach and follow the procedure stated on the chart – ATC will only say “standard missed approach”. The controller will expect you to follow the procedure on the chart. Failure to do so may cause conflictions with other traffic at the aerodrome.
Following a successful landing, aircraft will be transferred to Arlanda Ground. During busy periods a total of three different ground units may be in use. Please listen carefully to the frequency to avoid any unnecessary confusion. As with departing aircraft, standard taxi routes have been estab-lished for arriving aircraft. Ground will expect you to be familiar with these routes. They can be found here.
VFR AT STOCKHOLM/ARL ANDA
VFR flights are allowed at Stockholm/Arlanda; however, prior permission is required. During quiet periods this will most likely not be a problem. During busy periods (e.g. events) Tower may decide to refuse VFR flights due to the traffic load.
The control zone at ESSA is of airspace classification C. VFR flights are required to use the CTR Entry/Exit points as show on the Visual Approach Chart. Please study this chart carefully before attempting a VFR flight in the Stockholm/Arlanda Control Zone. ATC will expect you to know the location of all the reporting points on the chart.
