AWM
9 NOV 12
TERMINAL
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Reserved. Standard Arrival Routes (STARS) AU
1 GENERAL
1.1 STARs are pre-planned IFR arrival routes which link enroute airways systems to a fix at or near the destination
aerodrome.
1.2 STARs satisfy the requirements of:
a. noise abatement procedure tracks;
b. airspace segregation for ATC purposes;
c. maximum traffic handling capacity; and
d. reduction in pilot/controller workload and air/ ground communication requirements.
1.3 STAR charts are designed to provide pilots with primary navigational reference during the arrival phase, and specify
in both diagrammatic and narrative form the route to be followed.
1.4 STARS depict:
a. a transition route, where necessary, to join a fix on the airway to the start of the arrival route;
b. an arrival route;
c. vertical navigation requirements to segregate traffic;
d. speed restrictions to assist in regulating the flow of arriving traffic; and
e. lowest safe altitudes for route segments, and a 25 NM MSA.
1.5 STARs are designed to terminate:
a. at a fix for an instrument approach; or
b. a fix for a visual approach; or
c. by initiation of vectoring to the final approach course.
2 STAR IDENTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE FORMAT
2.1 A STAR identifier is composed of the following items:
a. a basic indicator, which is the name of the arrival fix at which the arrival route begins;
b. a validity number to identify the current procedure; and
c. the word “ARRIVAL”; e.g., “ADAMS ONE ARRIVAL”.
2.2 A transition is identified by:
a. a basic indicator, which is the name of the transition fix located on an airway where the transition commences;
and
b. the word “TRANSITION”; e.g., “EILDON WEIR TRANSITION”.
2.3 When a STAR includes more than one arrival track, ATC will nominate the runway to be used in the STAR
clearance. Nomination of a runway will identify the track to be flown; e.g., “CLEARED KINGLAKE ONE ARRIVAL,
RUNWAY TWO SEVEN”.
2.4 Instrument and visual terminal procedures for specified runways may be published on STAR charts.
2.5 A level requirement depicted on a STAR chart does not authorize a pilot to descend to meet that requirement. To
remove any possible ambiguity, ATC will provide a level assignment with the STAR clearance. ATC will also assign
descent to permit compliance with vertical navigation requirements. Pilots must inform ATC if a level requirement
cannot be met.
2.6 A STAR clearance contains the following:
a. a STAR identifier;
b. a transition route, when applicable;
c. a runway, when applicable;
d. an instrument or visual termination procedure, when applicable; and
e. a level assignment.
3 STAR PROCEDURES
3.1 Prior to issuing a STAR clearance, ATC shall advise the pilot that “STAR clearance is available”, unless the pilot has
been advised by the preceding controller to “Expect STAR clearance” on first contact.
3.2 STARs will normally be issued prior to commencement of descent to permit pilots to plan for any vertical navigation
requirements or speed restrictions.
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3.3 For flights that have included NAV/RNPAR in Field 18 of the flight notification form, ATC will automatically issue a
STAR with an RN PAR termination where available (e.g., LIZZI ONE UNIFORM), or an expectation of an RNP AR
approach where there is no applicable STAR, except as follows:
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---- Effective 15 Nov 2012: ----
For flights that have included PBN/T1 in Field 18 of the flight notification form, ATC will automatically issue a STAR with
an RN PAR termination where available (e.g., LIZZI ONE UNIFORM), or an expectation of an RNP AR approach where
there is no applicable STAR, except as follows:
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a. The pilot requests an alternative approach.
b. Traffic sequencing requirements.
c. There is no RNP AR approach published for the particular runway or approach track.
3.4 Where there is more than one RNP AR approach for a particular runway, ATC will determine the approach to be
used based on traffic sequencing and/or separation requirements.
3.5 A STAR may be commenced at any point from a transition fix to the arrival fix.
3.6 A pilot must read back to ATC the STAR identifier and any transition runway and termination procedure specified in
the STAR clearance.
3.7 The pilot-in-command must advise ATC if cleared via a STAR which requires the use of navigation aids not
available to the aircraft.
3.8 Where a STAR incorporates circuit legs to a runway, pilots of aircraft not equipped with a flight management system
may have difficulty with navigation on the STAR. Where this is the case, the pilot in command should accept the STAR
clearance and request vectors when contacting Approach Control; e.g., “REQUEST VECTORS FROM [waypoint or
fix]”.
3.9 The STAR speed requirement of 250 KIAS maximum below 10,000 ft must be complied with unless amended by
ATC. A speed restriction greater than 250 KIAS issued above 10,000 ft does not vary this requirement. A speed less
than 250 KIAS imposed above 10,000 ft must be complied with throughout the STAR procedure.
3.10 ATC may cancel STAR speed requirements either by individual instructions; e.g., “CANCEL SPEED
RESTRICTIONS”, or by general advice on the ATIS; e.g., “STAR SPEED RESTRICTIONS DO NOT APPLY”.
3.11 ATC may hold or vector an aircraft after a STAR clearance has been issued.
3.12 When an aircraft is vectored away or deviates from a STAR or Transition Route associated with a STAR, and the
intention is that the aircraft will rejoin the STAR or Transition Route, ATC will restate any restrictions/requirements
applicable to the STAR or Transition Route up to and including the point the STAR or Transition Route is rejoined.
3.13 ATC will initiate vectoring by use of the following phraseology:
“TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) HEADING (three digits) FOR SEQUENCING (or SEPARATION), EXPECT (STAR or
Transition Route identifier) IN (number) MILES (or AT (position))”.
3.14 When an aircraft is vectored or deviates off a STAR or Transition route, ATC will;
a. re-position the aircraft on the STAR or Transition Route;
b. provide direct tracking to a waypoint on the STAR or Transition Route; and
c. restate any restrictions/requirements applicable to the STAR or Transition Route being rejoined up to and
including the point the STAR or Transition Route is rejoined.
3.15 Following vectoring or holding pilots must resume the previously issued STAR clearance including any transition
and comply with any STAR or Transition Route restrictions/requirements from the position at which the aircraft
re-intercepts the STAR or Transition Route.
3.16 When required, holding must be in accordance with the published procedure, or as directed by ATC.
3.17 ATC may cancel a STAR, either prior to or after the Arrival Fix. ATC will re-issue any new STAR instruction in full.
3.18 When ATC cancels all STAR speed restrictions this includes cancellation of any general requirement to maintain
250 kt or less below A100.
