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ATC Operations

Below are the official rules & guidelines of TNCA airport.
Before controlling at TNCA please read carefully.

Official frequency list for TNCA (IVAO):
-TNCA_TWR 120.90
-TNCA_GND 121.60

Since we simulate real TNCA operations there are a couple of things you should keep in mind:
-TNCA_APP position should never be used !

-TNCA_GND acts as Apron only thus TNCA_GND may only approve pushback from gate, taxi to
gate after landing etc. Startup, Clearance and Taxi to runway remain under control of TNCA_TWR
unless previously coordinated with the TWR  for you (GND) to handle one or more of those
previously mentioned instructions. Note: Tower may refuse such request without statements of
reasons.

-Despite other IVAO rules, TNCA_GND shall not contact aircrafts on approach. All departing
traffics are to be switched to UNICOM frequency 122.80 when  airborne. While you connect as
TNCA_GND, you are officially TNCA_APRON thus pilots may refuse to contact you (in the air)
or continue on your frequency when ready for taxi. You are allowed though to kindly ask pilots if they
wish to remain under your control but they may refuse such requests without statements of reasons.

-Aircrafts should call 5 minutes prior to startup so that GND, TWR and CTR can coordinate.
Any aircraft calling GND or TWR more then 5 min before ready for SU should be instructed to
call again 5 min. prior.

-Always have the latest charts at hand when controlling. These can be found on our mainpage.

-To avoid confusion we recommend staffing TWR position first, then GND. Whichever controller that
connects last must inform the other area related ATC that he or she is online and coordinate traffic
handover as quickly as possible.

-For the lastest NOTAM please browse our main page and apply any that may in in effect.

Facility Rating Assignment (F.R.A.):
Click here for Aruba's TNCA F.R.A.
Note: During events, expect C1 rating for TWR and S3 for GND.

ATC Scheduling
Use this link to reserve your ATC slot for events etc.

Important Curacao FIR and other AN Frequency list
Click here for frequencies

Click here for IVAO's ATC Rules and Regulations
Click here for an important list of rules and regulations you should know prior to start controlling
on IVAO.

We will periodically update this section of our website so please browse it regularly.
In the meantime you may also visit our Training Dept. which has some valuable training material.
Should you have any questions regarding the operations at TNCA please feel free to contact
our AOC at aw-oac@ivao.aero
ATC operations department
ATC operations department