LUXEMBOURG

AERODROME PROCEDURES

Not for real life aviation!

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Introduction, copyright and credits

Luxembourg is a classic example of a small airport. It has one runway, two taxiways
and some aprons. On approach level, it offers a TMA of average size. Luxembourg is
one of the busiest, single runway airports based on cargo traffic.

Any use outside Belux vACC, including real-life aviation & use on other networks is
strictly forbidden unless prior, written permission is obtained from the Belux vACC
director (ACCBE1) and the Belux vACC ATC training director (ACCBE2).

Version Date Editor Changes

01 2020 Simon Vandersnickt ---
02 03.2021 Luka Stevens Updated to new style + others
03 24.12.2021 Luka Stevens -Removed any reference to NDB
procedures
-Added ELLX_DEL + duties
-Added cruise level restrictions
-Updated stand allocation and
removed Schengen/non-Schengen
difference
-Added more apron circulation
information
-Updated handover, go-around
and VFR procedures
- Updated ELLX_APP duties
-Added Luxembourg Director duties
-Added Low visibility procedures
-Specified transition instructions
04 15.10.2022 Luka Stevens -Changed ‘IRL Procedure’ to ‘IFR
clearance’
-Updated SID selection
-Added information regarding
uncontrolled aprons
-Changed Low Visibility Procedures
to Low Visibility Operations where
applicable in the document
05 01.08.2023 Flavio Pasquariello -Update of apron circulation
-Update of handover procedures
-Added MAPP written procedure

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06 06.09.2023 Yannis Kens Updated Arrival procedures in

accordance with LFFF/LFEE LoA
07 05.10.2023 Flavio Pasquariello Updated Arrival procedures in
accordance with LFFF/LFEE LoA
08 02.11.2023 Yannis Kens Updated frequencies to 8.33kHz
09 03.09.2024 Flavio Pasquariello -Fixed various typo’s
Luka Stevens -Changed ELLX_DEL wording for
clarity
-SID selection updated
-Updated P1 apron circulation
-Added note regarding usage of A2
holding point
-Go around procedure updated
-Updated climb and transfer
instructions
-Updated arrival procedure for
LFEE/LFFF arrivals
-Updated holding pattern section
-Removal of ANNEX II (integrated in
APP duties)
-Removal of extended transitions
-Removal of CDO procedure
10 28.11.2024 Luka Stevens -Added holding point B4
-Changed ELLX_APP callsign to
Luxembourg Radar
-Changed ELLX_F_APP callsign to
Luxembourg Arrival
-Updated all text to reflect callsign
changes

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Table of contents
Introduction, copyright and credits ................................................................................................................................ 1

General information .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Runways............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

ATS positions.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Luxembourg Delivery (121.855) duties ......................................................................................................................... 5

IFR clearance ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Luxembourg Tower (118.105) duties................................................................................................................................ 7

Ground specific procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Tower specific procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 9

VFR traffic .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Low visibility operations ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Luxembourg Radar (120.885) duties .......................................................................................................................... 10

Coordination ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Separation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Departures..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Arrivals ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Enroute traffic .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Luxembourg Arrival (118.905) duties ............................................................................................................................13

Initial contact ...............................................................................................................................................................................13

Duties ...................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Handovers.......................................................................................................................................................................................13

ANNEX I: Low visibility operations.................................................................................................................................... 14

Conditions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

ATIS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Runways........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Taxi ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Separation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

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General information

This general information might not be up to date at the time of reading. Please
refer to the eAIP for the latest version.

Aerodrome elevation: 1234 ft

Runways
Runway Heading Precision Approaches with Non- Dimensions
approach vertical guidance precision (m)
approache
s
06 060° ILS RNP(LPV); RNP(LNAV);
(Freq: RNP(LNAV/VNAV) LOC; visual
109.90) 4 002 x 45
24 240° ILS RNP(LPV); RNP(LNAV);
(Freq: 110.70) RNP(LNAV/VNAV) LOC; visual

ATS positions
Controllers
Abbreviation Split sector Frequency Call sign
ELLX_ATIS ELLX_ATIS 134.755 Luxembourg Information
ELLX_DEL ELLX_DEL 121.855 Luxembourg Delivery
ELLX_TWR ELLX_TWR 118.105 Luxembourg Tower
ELLX_APP ELLX_APP 120.885 Luxembourg Radar
ELLX_F_APP 118.905 Luxembourg Arrival
EBBU_W_CTR EBBU_W_CTR 131.100
Brussels Control
EBBU_E_CTR 129.575

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Luxembourg Delivery (121.855) duties

Luxembourg clearance delivery is a position that can be opened when traffic levels
are too high for tower to handle alone.

This position should only be opened as a secondary, when Luxembourg Tower is

online.

IFR clearance
Clearance delivery not online
In real life, traffic at Luxembourg receives start-up and/or push clearance before
the IFR clearance is given. Only a handful of VATSIM pilots know this procedure. The
best way to handle this as a controller is to adapt yourself to the pilot:
- If the pilot calls you for clearance first, give the clearance.
- if the pilot calls you for push/start-up first, give that clearance first and issue the
IFR clearance later.

Clearance delivery online

The ATIS will indicate if clearance delivery is online. In this case pilots shall contact
ELLX_DEL for clearance prior to pushback/taxi clearance. ELLX_TWR still handles all
ground duties.

Initial climb
4000 FT

Squawk range
7170-7177

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SID allocation
Runway 24

Waypoint Departure suffix

GTQ R-departure (Q-departure at ATC discretion)
(X-departure if not RNAV equipped)
ASMOX R-departure (Z-departure if not RNAV equipped)
All others (RNAV) R-departure
All others X-departure
(if no RNAV departure exists)

Runway 06

Waypoint Departure suffix

All P-departure (T-departure if not RNAV equipped)

Cruising flight level restrictions

From To Allocated FL
ELLX EDDF Max FL 230
EDDL Max FL 210
EDDK Max FL 170
Paris group (LFP*) Max FL 260

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Luxembourg Tower (118.105) duties

Ground specific procedures

Apron control
In Luxembourg the aprons are uncontrolled, meaning only traffic information is
provided on the apron. Pilots are responsible for their own separation during
movements on the apron.
As a result, apron taxiways are not mentioned in the taxi clearance by default.

All V stands, except V10-V13 are taxi out. A pushback is not needed from these
positions.

P1 apron circulation

Apron P1 has a one-way standard flow for traffic as seen on chart (AD 2.ELLX-
APDC.01). Taxiways L and L2 are used for traffic entering the apron, taxiways L1 and L3
are used for traffic exiting the apron.

Deviation from the standard pushback or taxi direction is allowed. Pilots need to be
informed of this deviation.

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Stand allocation

A-stands (red) Commercial jets with WTC ‘medium’

B-stands + V10-V13 Turboprops, regional jets (CRJ, RJ1H, DH8D, Embraer …)
(green)
Remaining V-stands Low budget & backup when running out of stands
(orange) V41 and V43 are used for WTC heavy aircraft.
Z-stands (light blue) Cargo aircraft
G-stands (purple) Business aviation (C25C, PC12, …)
Apron P5 (white) General aviation
Apron P6 (dark blue) Fenced off and uncontrolled general aviation parking
Apron P4 (yellow) Luxair maintenance
Apron P8 (light green) Cargolux maintenance

Holding points
WTC Runway 06 Runway 24
Light/Medium G C
Heavy B4 A1 or A21

Note: Due to limited gear clearance on TWY A2 the following aircraft are
prohibited from using it: Airbus A340-600 (A346), Airbus A350-1000 (A35K) and
Boeing 777-300 (B77W).

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To ensure wingtip clearance, two Boeing 747’s won’t be allowed to hold simultaneously
next to each other at A1 & A2.

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Tower specific procedures

Handover
Pilots shall contact Luxembourg Radar during the initial climb-out without a handoff
on voice. The ATIS will broadcast the frequency pilots shall contact.

As a backup you can still issue a handover to Radar on voice when giving take-off
clearance if you’re unsure if the pilot is aware of the procedure.

Go-around
Runway 24

Refer to chart AD 2.ELLX-IAC.02a

Runway 06

Refer to chart AD 2.ELLX-IAC.01a

VFR traffic
Traffic circuit
Refer to chart AD 2.ELLX-VAC.02 for all information regarding the aerodrome traffic
circuit. The direction of the pattern (always to the south) is important here.

Traffic circuits should be flown at 2000 FT AMSL.

Entry/exit routings
The following VFR routings are available for inbound / outbound traffic.

Inbound traffic
From north MERSA – BRAVO (At 2000 ft AMSL)
From south REMIK – SIERA (At 2000 ft AMSL)
Outbound traffic
To north RWY 24 ALPHA (At 2000 ft AMSL)
To north RWY 06 CARLI (At 2000 ft AMSL)
To south RWY 24 TANGO (At 2000 ft AMSL)
To south RWY 06 OSCAR (At 2000 ft AMSL)

Low visibility operations

Refer to ANNEX I: Low visibility operations.

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Luxembourg Radar (120.885) duties

Coordination
Since Luxembourg is a very small country, its TMA borders three other FIRs. This
means that Luxembourg Radar has five neighbouring controllers: Luxembourg
Tower, Brussels Control, Langen Radar, Reims Control and Paris Control.

Coordination is very important with all en-route sectors. Expect questions such as
flight level requests and questions regarding what STAR to issue.

Separation
5 NM radar separation is used in the ELLX airspace instead of 3 NM. Wake turbulence
can increase the needed separation!

This is something to be aware off but isn’t enforced in our vACC. Using 3 NM
separation is accepted whenever there is no wake turbulence separation needed.

Departures
Transfer to next sector
The aircraft is transferred 2 to 3 minutes before the TMA boundary, both laterally and
vertically.

Climb and transfer instructions

SID termination point Transfer to Level allocation
ASMOX/EXCOS EIF sector2 FL 140
DIK EBBU_E_CTR FL 140
MMD/RAPOR LFFF_CTR FL 160
GTQ LFEE_CTR FL 130
NOTE: this table assumes that every controller is online. When an ATS position
assumes the duties of another ATS position you must transfer to them.

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Refer to page 3, point 2.2.1 of the LoA for the EIF sectorization.

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Arrivals
STAR
In some instances, the Radar controller needs to issue the STAR clearance. This
applies to traffic coming from the Langen sectors. Traffic from Paris or Reims sectors
already received the STAR (if the controller is online).

Refer to the table below for more information.

Transfer of control
Controller Descending to Remarks
Brussels FL 150 STAR clearance already issued, standard is D
Control arrival.
Langen Radar FL 90 No STAR issued (transfer before STAR entry
point)/ STAR issued in coordination with ELLX_APP
(transfer abeam STAR entry point).
Paris Control FL 140 No STAR issued. V-arrivals are standard.
(LFFF) W-arrivals can be used at ATC discretion.
K-arrival can be used if not RNAV equipped.
Reims Control FL 90/F L140 STAR or transition to be issued on coordination
(see details below)
(LFEE) with LFEE_CTR or directly by ELLX_APP.
(see details below)

Note: Refer to the LoA’s for more details

Traffic from Brussels Control is released for turn and descent to FL 100 (subject to
known traffic and in respect of active MIL airspace. When in doubt coordinate with
Brussels Control).

Traffic shall not be vectored south of REMBA-DIK axis if MIL airspace is active.

All other traffic is released for descent, yet cannot deviate from the published STAR
or transition routes until the Luxembourg TMA borders unless otherwise coordinated.

Traffic via AKELU shall cross AKELU at FL 90 and will be handed off 3 minutes before
such point by LFEE_CTR. STAR or transition should be issued on first contact with
ELLX_APP.

Traffic via GIVOR and GTQ, will be handed off at FL 140. STAR is issued in coordination
with LFEE_CTR. Standard is S arrival.

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Transition
A transition in Luxembourg is a procedure that links the IAF to the IF (LX06I/LX24I). At
the IF, an approach can be initiated. A transition is not an officially recognized
procedure by ICAO and should be considered a STAR for official purposes.

Don’t forget that you must still clear the traffic for the approach when it approaches
the IAF!

Refer to chart AD 2.ELLX-STAR.04 for the available transitions to runway 06.

Refer to chart AD 2.ELLX-STAR.05 for the available transitions to runway 24.

A descend via the transition can be issued to pilots. Phraseology is as follows:

[call sign], descend to [altitude/flight level] via the transition

Radar vectoring
Transitions greatly reduce controller workload. Vectoring remains the standard
during higher traffic loads or for pilots unable to fly a transition.

Published holding patterns

DIK (Diekirch) EXCOS
Max. holding speed 230 RNAV 230
(KT) 220 conventional
Turn direction Right Left
Altitude (min/max) 4000 FT/FL 140 RNAV FL 60/FL 90
4000 FT/FL 100 conventional

Enroute traffic
You may occasionally encounter traffic to airfields across the border. These will be
transferred to you for transit trough the Luxembourg TMA’s. Monitor the traffic,
provide separation, issue descent clearance if needed and transfer to the
appropriate controller at the sector boundary.

Metz-Nancy (LFJL)
Traffic will be cleared on the DIK arrival by Brussels Control and transferred to you for
transit trough the LUXEMBOURG TMA ONE A and THREE. Give descend clearance to FL
150 or below (odd levels only), monitor for conflicts and transfer to Reims/Paris
Control before the TMA boundary.

Spangdahlem (ETAD)
Descend Spangdahlem arrivals to reach BETEX at FL 110.

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Luxembourg Arrival (118.905) duties

Initial contact
Traffic calling Luxembourg Arrival should only state their call sign on initial contact.
When online as ELLX_APP use the following phraseology for a handover to
ELLX_F_APP:

[call sign] call sign only to Luxembourg Arrival, 118.900.

Duties
Luxembourg Arrival manages traffic on the transitions and final approach.
You must work in close coordination with ELLX_APP for handovers and spacing
between arrivals.

Handovers
Unless otherwise coordinated traffic shall be handed over to ELLX_F_APP when on
the transition or on a downwind vector.

Departures are handled by Luxembourg Radar.

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ANNEX I: Low visibility operations

Conditions
The LVO (low visibility operations) will start when the RVR (runway visibility range) falls
below 800m or when the ceiling is at or below 200 ft.

ATIS
When LVO conditions are met the ATIS will automatically broadcast “Low visibility
operations in progress”.

Runways
Runway 24 is approved for CAT II and III (minimum RVR is 125m) operations.
Runway 06 is approved for CAT I and preferably not used during LVP.

Taxi
Taxiway C and D1 shall not by used during low visibility procedures.

Separation
During LVP a spacing of 10 NM shall be kept between arrivals.

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