| Name | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGBB |
| IATA | BHX |
| FIR | EGTT |
| Latitude | 52.45389938 |
| Longitude | -1.74802995 |
| Elevation | 327 ft |
The Transition Altitude in the Birmingham CTA is 6000ft. Pilots are encouraged to attempt to fly the Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) correctly from the charts. However, for pilots who do not have the charts, a simplified version is given which the controller can pass by text in the clearance. This version ignores the Noise Abatement Regulations and VOR radials but should produce approximately the same route. Use of an Flight management System (FMS) is assumed for direct routings. Charts are by far the best option and the latest charts for Birmingham can be found within the UK AIP.
STARs should be used for flight planning purposes but routes may be varied by EGBB_APP to expedite arrivals or departures.
STARs via OLIVE are not used in VATSIM UK since they are only for use when HON VOR is out of service.
Coventry Arrivals on airways should be routed on Birmingham STARs and positioned for Coventry by EGBB_APP
Aircraft inbound from the FIR (ie uncontrolled airspace) should be routed to GROVE or the BHX NDB.
Transition Level will be determined by ATC based on Transition Altitude of 6000ft and the Birmingham QNH. For the latest information on STAR procedures please refer to the charts.
Birmingham aerodrome is surrounded by class D airspace, therefore pilots wishing to fly S/VFR within this airspace must file a S/VFR flight plan. Your routing should indicate the point at which (or the direction) you intend to join/leave controlled airspace - this may be in the form of a compass direction or as a specific location for example a VRP.
Arrivals should freecall Birmingham Radar (EGBB_APP) at least 5 minutes before reaching the boundary of controlled airspace (class D). Clearance will be issued and will differ from visit to visit depending upon the current traffic situation at the aerodrome. Pilots should ensure that they comply fully with the clearance as issued and if they are unable to for whatever reason(s) should notify the controller as soon as is possible.
The circuit is flown at height 1000ft QFE and pilots should ensure that they remain within visual range of the aerodrome at all times.
| Type | Identifier | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS RWY33 | I-BM | 110.100 MHz | CAT III 3° glideslope |
| NDB | BHX | 406.000 KHz | |
| ILS RWY15 | I-BIR | 110.100 MHz |
| Runway | Mag. Bearing | Dimensions | Surface Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 329° | 2599m x 46m | Asphalt |
| 15 | 149° | 2599m x 46m | Asphalt |
| Callsign | Name | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| LON_CTR | London Control | 123.900 |
| LON_SC_CTR | London Control | 132.600 |
| LON_C_CTR | London Control | 127.100 |
| EGBB_APP | Birmingham Radar | 123.950 |
| EGBB_F_APP | Birmingham Director | 131.000 |
| EGBB_TWR | Birmingham Tower | 118.300 |
| EGBB_GND | Birmingham Ground | 121.800 |
| EGBB_DEL | Birmingham Delivery | 121.920 |
| EGBB_ATIS | Birmingham Information | 136.025 |
| Identifier | Runway | Initial Altitude | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COWLY 2E | 15 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BIR D1 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to track 169° to I-BIR D4, then left to establish on HON VOR R156 to COWLY (HON D50). Cross HON D7 4000 or above. Cross HON D11 at 6000. |
| CPT2E | 15 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BIR D1 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to track 169° to I-BIR D4, then turn left to establish on HON VOR R165 (CPT VOR R345) to CPT VOR. Cross HON D7 (CPT VOR D47) 4000 or above. Cross HON D11 (CPT VOR D43) at 6000. |
| DTY 3E | 15 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BIR D1 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to track 169°. At I-BIR D4 turn left to establish on DTY VOR R302 to DTY VOR. Cross DTY D16 4000 or above (approx. 5.2%). Cross DTY D12 5000 or above (approx. 4.9%). Cross DTY D9 at 6000 (approx. 4.9%). |
| TNT 4E | 15 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BIR D1 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right onto track 169°. At I-BIR D2 turn left to establish on HON VOR R018 to intercept DTY VOR R321. At DTY D34, crossing at 6000 (4.4%), turn right onto TNT VOR R190 to TNT VOR. |
| WCO 4E | 15 | 6000ft | ***Only available for destinations in the London TMA*** Climb straight ahead to I-BIR D1 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to track 169° to I-BIR D4, then turn left to establish on HON VOR R142 to WCO NDB. Cross HON D7 4000 or above (5.1%). Cross HON D11 5000 or above (approx. 4.8%). Cross HON D16 at 6000 (approx. 4.5%). |
| WHI 4E | 15 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BIR D1 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to track 169°. At I-BIR D2 turn left onto HON VOR R018 to intercept DTY VOR R321 to WHI NDB. Cross DTY D34 at 6000 (4.4%). |
| COWLY 3D | 33 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BM D2 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to intercept DTY VOR R318 by DTY D26. At DTY D20 turn right to establish on CPT VOR R353 to CPT D30, crossing CPT D55 (DTY D18) 5000 or above (approx. 4.8%) and CPT D53 (DTY D16) at 6000 (approx. 5.0%), establish on HON VOR R156 to COWLY (HON D50). |
| CPT 4D | 33 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BM D2 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to intercept DTY VOR R318 by DTY D26. At DTY D20 turn right to establish on CPT VOR R353 to CPT VOR. Cross CPT D55 (DTY D18) 5000 or above (approx. 4.8%). Cross CPT D53 (DTY D16) at 6000 (approx. 5.0%). |
| DTY 5D | 33 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BM D2 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to intercept DTY VOR R318 by DTY D26, then continue to DTY VOR. Cross DTY D18 5000 or above (approx. 4.8%). Cross DTY D9 at 6000. |
| TNT 4D | 33 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BM D2 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to establish on TNT VOR R190 to TNT VOR. Cross TNT D23 5000 or above (5.9%). Cross TNT D19 at 6000. |
| WCO 5D | 33 | 6000ft | ***Only available for destinations in the London TMA*** Climb straight ahead to I-BM D2 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then turn right to intercept DTY VOR R318 by DTY D26. At DTY D20 turn right to establish on WCO NDB QDM 152° to WCO NDB. Cross DTY D18 5000 or above (approx. 4.8%). Cross DTY D16 at 6000 (approx. 5.0%). |
| WHI 4D | 33 | 6000ft | Climb straight ahead to I-BM D2 or 500 QFE whichever is later, then establish on HON VOR R328 to WHI NDB. Cross I-BM D13 4000 or above. Cross I-BM D17 5000 or above. Cross I-BM D20 at 6000 (4.7%). |
| Position | Controller | Frequency | Connected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LON_CTR | Luke Collister | 123.900 | 42 minutes ago |
| Callsign | Aircraft | Pilot | Origin | Destination | Connected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIN263 | A320 | Will Taylor | EGBB | EIDW | 1 hour ago |
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