Flight Plans
These are the official routes for this event.
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Wave 1 - Noumea to Cairns |
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| Route to File: | TEPAM G591 PESKY |
| Route Waypoints: | TEPAM MEPAB PUGEL LAMEK PESKY |
| Distance: | 1226nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Notes | CTD Taxiway at Noumea In real life Noumea sees far less traffic than will be present during Cross the Ditch. The aprons are only connected to the runway near the middle, requiring backtracks on in excess of a kilometre in both directions. In order to facilitate efficient flow of event-level traffic, ATC may require departing aircraft to taxi via the 'CTD taxiway' which is a fictional taxiway extending Taxiway W east and west across the grass area on the northern side of the runway from the apron area to the runway thresholds. See the Noumea Guide page for more information. Use of the imaginary taxiway is a necessary compromise to allow us to make available extra departure slots during the Wave 1 window. Limited Parking At Noumea There are a limited number of parking spots on the civilian apron at Noumea, and it is likely that demand for gates will outstrip supply, especially at the start of Wave 1. Please consider the following:
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Wave 2 - Cairns to Queenstown |
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| Route to File: | SWIFT Y177 BN J208 SCOTT P880 LIBLA |
| Route Waypoints: | SWIFT WALTA COCKA RUROX EAGLE LAMUG SMOKA DAYBO BN POODL SCOTT LAMSI MISLY JUMPA NUMSA MADOK LIBLA |
| Distance: | 2093nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Queenstown only suitable for Narrow-Body Aircraft The airport at Queenstown is surrounded by mountainous terrain, with a 1780m runway: wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) are not suitable for use at this airport. A skeleton crew will be staffing Christchurch (NZCH) as an alternative to Queenstown for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 2 & 3. |
| Notes | Expect Intersection Departures at Cairns Both runways at Cairns require a roughly 600m backtrack to perform a full-length take-off. In order to minimise runway occupancy time and allow the efficient flow of event traffic, where possible pilots should plan to perform an intersection departure from Taxiway B2 for Runway 15, or Taxiway B5 for Runway 33. Carry Holding Fuel to Queenstown Due to the possibility of arrival holds at Queenstown, pilots should ensure they load holding fuel for this flight. Low Fuel will not entitle pilots to priority sequencing during this event. |
Wave 2a - Cairns to Christchurch |
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| Route to File: | SWIFT Y177 BN J208 SCOTT Y76 SIFRA L503 KABKA |
| Route Waypoints: | SWIFT WALTA COCKA RUROX EAGLE LAMUG SMOKA DAYBO BN POODL SCOTT SIFRA NATLI TESAS RUNOD KABKA |
| Distance: | 2131nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Christchurch Operating as a Large Aircraft Alternate for Queenstown Queenstown is not suitable for wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321). A skeleton crew will be staffing Christchurch (NZCH) as an alternative to Queenstown for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 2 & 3. Pilots in narrow-body aircraft (ie: B753/A321 and smaller) are STRONGLY encouraged to operate through Queenstown as this will be the main focus of ATC activity during these waves. |
| Notes | Expect Intersection Departures at Cairns Both runways at Cairns require a roughly 600m backtrack to perform a full-length take-off. In order to minimise runway occupancy time and allow the efficient flow of event traffic, where possible pilots should plan to perform an intersection departure from Taxiway B2 for Runway 15, or Taxiway B5 for Runway 33. |
Wave 3 - Queenstown to Avalon |
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| Route to File: | ADKOS P753 WAREN |
| Route Waypoints: | ADKOS BEBOB BUGBA SMIFF LOLLY MILLA WAREN |
| Distance: | 1180nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Queenstown only suitable for Narrow-Body Aircraft The airport at Queenstown is surrounded by mountainous terrain, with a 1780m runway: wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) are not suitable for use at this airport. A skeleton crew will be staffing Christchurch (NZCH) as an alternative to Queenstown for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 2 & 3. Avalon only recommended for Narrow-Body Aircraft The airport at Avalon has limited parking for large aircraft: wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) are not recommended for this airport. A skeleton crew will be staffing nearby Melbourne (YMML) as an alternative to Avalon for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 3 & 4. |
Wave 3a - Christchurch to Melbourne |
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| Route to File: | KABIN L508 MILLA P753 WAREN |
| Route Waypoints: | KABIN EKODA OMKIN COOPS ECKHO MILLA WAREN |
| Distance: | 1324nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Christchurch Operating as a Large Aircraft Alternate for Queenstown Queenstown is not suitable for wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321). A skeleton crew will be staffing Christchurch (NZCH) as an alternative to Queenstown for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 2 & 3. Pilots in narrow-body aircraft (ie: B753/A321 and smaller) are STRONGLY encouraged to operate through Queenstown as this will be the main focus of ATC activity during these waves. |
Wave 3b - Christchurch to Avalon |
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| Route to File: | KABIN L508 MILLA P753 WAREN |
| Route Waypoints: | KABIN EKODA OMKIN COOPS ECKHO MILLA WAREN |
| Distance: | 1324nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Christchurch Operating as a Large Aircraft Alternate for Queenstown Queenstown is not suitable for wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321). A skeleton crew will be staffing Christchurch (NZCH) as an alternative to Queenstown for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 2 & 3. Pilots in narrow-body aircraft (ie: B753/A321 and smaller) are STRONGLY encouraged to operate through Queenstown as this will be the main focus of ATC activity during these waves. Avalon only recommended for Narrow-Body Aircraft The airport at Avalon has limited parking for large aircraft: wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) are not recommended for this airport. A skeleton crew will be staffing nearby Melbourne (YMML) as an alternative to Avalon for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 3 & 4. |
Wave 3c - Queenstown to Melbourne |
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| Route to File: | ADKOS P753 WAREN |
| Route Waypoints: | ADKOS BEBOB BUGBA SMIFF LOLLY MILLA WAREN |
| Distance: | 1180nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Queenstown only suitable for Narrow-Body Aircraft The airport at Queenstown is surrounded by mountainous terrain, with a 1780m runway: wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) are not suitable for use at this airport. A skeleton crew will be staffing Christchurch (NZCH) as an alternative to Queenstown for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 2 & 3. Melbourne Operating as a Large Aircraft Alternate for Avalon Avalon is not suitable for wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) during this event. A skeleton crew will be staffing Melbourne (YMML) as an alternative to Avalon for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 3 & 4. Pilots in narrow-body aircraft (ie: B753/A321 and smaller) are STRONGLY encouraged to operate through Avalon as this will be the main focus of ATC activity during these waves. |
Wave 4 - Avalon to Wellington |
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| Route to File: | MILLA M625 GOPLU |
| Route Waypoints: | MILLA LEPAR GILLY TOMAR GOPLU |
| Distance: | 1418nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Avalon only recommended for Narrow-Body Aircraft The airport at Avalon has limited parking for large aircraft: wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) are not recommended for this airport. A skeleton crew will be staffing nearby Melbourne (YMML) as an alternative to Avalon for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 3 & 4. |
Wave 4a - Melbourne to Wellington |
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| Route to File: | CORRS Y66 LEPAR M625 GOPLU |
| Route Waypoints: | CORRS LEPAR GILLY TOMAR GOPLU |
| Distance: | 1427nm |
| Airport Information: | |
| Restrictions | Melbourne Operating as a Large Aircraft Alternate for Avalon Avalon is not suitable for wide-body aircraft (ie: anything larger than a B753/A321) during this event. A skeleton crew will be staffing Melbourne (YMML) as an alternative to Avalon for pilots wishing to operate larger aircraft during Waves 3 & 4. Pilots in narrow-body aircraft (ie: B753/A321 and smaller) are STRONGLY encouraged to operate through Avalon as this will be the main focus of ATC activity during these waves. |
Wave 5 - Wellington to Gold Coast |
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| Route to File: | GULUT M639 LHI J208 CHEWY LAMSI |
| Route Waypoints: | GULUT VEPAS LHI CHEWY LAMSI |
| Distance: | 1326nm |
| Airport Information: | |