‘Sea to Sky’ Operations Presentation January 11, 2010 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Presented by David Hales Project Manager Olympic Operations S2S Operations Presentation Overview • Olympic Aviation Security Requirements Review ― Area & Structure: CYR 187 &188 CYR 192, 193, 194 ― Flight planning, SSR &, Communication Requirements ― CATSA Screening Requirements ― Olympic NOTAM • S2S Weather Services & use of Digital Aviation Weather Cameras – Wx stations hours of ops, forecast – Web Address – Use & Limitations • Whistler Aerodrome Procedures ― Aerodrome/Ramp Ops & Reservations Notification • Flight Operating Procedures in the S2S ― Sector boundaries, communications, Ops & Surveillance coverage ― Review North Olympic VTA chart Olympic Airspace Timeline Olympic Airspace Structure and Procedures will be in place from : January 29, 2010, to March 24, 2010. Coincides with opening of the Athlete Villages in Vancouver and Whistler, BC and closing of Paralympic Athletes’ Village Paralympic Games Airspace restrictions will be modified beginning March 4, 2010 Screening requirement will be removed , all other 13/30 NM restrictions will remain in effect (i.e. Flight Plans, Registration, Flight Authorization, Transponder Operation, etc) If threat level increases, restrictions may remain in effect or be reinstated Airspace Description Overview Olympic Airspace Structure Class F Restricted: January 29 to March 24, 2010 Olympic 30 NM Rings: CYR 185 (Gold) Centered on Vancouver and Whistler Security Requirements: – Flight Plan – Discrete SSR Code – Communication with Nav Canada – Extends into U.S. Airspace as an FAA TFR – Mirrors restrictions of Canadian Olympic Rings Olympic Control Areas: (OCA) (RED) CYR 186, CYR 187, CYR 188 Additional Security Requirements: – Pre Registration – Flight Authorization – Aircraft Inspection – Passenger Screening Olympic Restricted Zones: (Black) CYRs 189-195 Access Restricted to: Security Flights & Medivac, News & VIP 4 Olympic Specialty: to enhance Safety and Security Three NAV CANADA ‘Sea to Sky Corridor’ Positions to manage CYR 187 & 188 operating requirements To provide remote ‘VFR” Information service extending from Bowen Island to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton from VR ACC . Service to be augmented by: •Latest technology: Multilateration’ (MLAT) Surveillance. •Weather services: ―Aerodrome observations and area forecasts ―Strategically located Digital All Weather Cameras Traffic will be metered on a tactical basis, dependant on weather conditions, and available ramp space at Squamish, Pemberton and Whistler Heliport. In addition (due to potential demand for service in the corridor) a priority system will be implemented . –Aircraft in emergency –Security (Military/RCMP) – Medivac – Essential Services – VVIP/IPP** – Approved Media – Commercial operations Vancouver Olympic Ring Monitor Positions: Two VFR Positions : to enhance Safety and Security To assist air defence operations for security purposes Controllers will monitor and communicate with all A/C operating outside of Airport Control Zones and Terminal VTA airspace within the Vancouver Olympic ring One additional position to manage ‘Sea to Sky ‘ Sector Traffic and overall VFR traffic volumes in the two VFR Monitoring Positions Flight Plan Departures Procedures (CYR 185, 186, 187) VFR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES : Within Canada : Pilots of VFR aircraft departing locations within Canadian Domestic Airspace intending to operate in CYR185 or departing from within CYR185 (30 NM Olympic Ring) must file a VFR flight plan with the Kamloops FIC at least 60 minutes prior to the proposed departure time. The flight plan must include VFR route of flight information Pilots departing an airport with a NAV CANADA facility will be provided a transponder code. In addition Pilots departing from all non NAV CANADA facility must telephone Vancouver ACC 1 866 998 2010 at least 30 minutes prior to proposed departure time to receive a transponder code. Pilots must contact Kamloops FIC with all changes to flight plans. Changes to proposed departure time are especially important. Flight Plan Procedures (CYR 185, 186, 187) VFR ARRIVAL OR TRANSITING PROCEDURES Within Canada: Pilots of VFR aircraft arriving in or transiting through CYR185 (30 NM Olympic Ring) must file a flight plan with Kamloops FIC at least one hour prior to entering. Flight plan must include VFR route of flight information. Pilots who have not already received or are not using a transponder code from a NAV CANADA facility are to, upon departure; contact Pacific Radio (Kamloops FIC) on frequency 122.375, 123.15 or 122.5 at least 15 nautical miles prior to entering CYR185 to obtain transponder code. Aircraft arriving or transiting from the east are to contact Vancouver ACC on frequency 124.675. Aircraft arriving or transiting from the west are to contact Vancouver ACC on frequency 133.425. CATSA Screening New Temporary Screening Sites Boundary Bay Airport Langley Airport Nanaimo Harbour Departure Bay Pemberton Airport Pitt Meadows Airport Powell River Airport Squamish Airport Vancouver Harbour – Helicopter Vancouver Harbour – Floatplane YVR – Southside (+/- 5 Sites) Victoria Harbour – Floatplane Victoria Harbour - Heliport Whistler Helipad Port Hardy Airport Ganges Operational Requirements Newly designated sites will require screening resources as well as standard Pre-Board Screening (PBS) and Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) equipment (combined solution). We expect an increase in passenger volume (as well as new screening requirements) during certain periods for certain existing operations. Portal operations will take place at a location outside the air terminal bldg. and consequently will require additional resources to carry out screening services. Operational Requirements Transport Canada has written regulations to support the airspace plan Highlights of the regulations for screening at the temporary sites are as follows: Exempt from screening for liquids & gels Cargo screening requirements Liability on air operator for compliance Screening Logistics Screening in the temporary locations will take place in either an existing facility, Portable Screening Unit (PSU) or Mobile Screening Unit (MSU) with a planned 60 Pax per hr throughput. Under the following parameters: Combined screening solution PBS & HBS Cargo screening Screening of air crew Full or partial line of screening equipment Three (3)or four (4) person screening model inclusive of a working Point Leader (dependent on traffic) RCMP or Police of Jurisdiction presence for alarm response. S2S Operations Presentation Overview • Olympic Aviation Security Requirements Review ― Area & Structure: CYR 187 &188 CYR 192, 193, 194 ― Flight planning, SSR &, Communication Requirements ― CATSA Screening Requirements ― Olympic NOTAM • S2S Weather Services & use of Digital Aviation Weather Cameras – Wx Briefings, stations hours of ops, forecast – Web Address – Use & Limitations • Whistler Aerodrome Procedures ― Aerodrome/Ramp Ops & Reservations Notification • Flight Operating Procedures in the S2S ― Sector boundaries, communications, Ops & Surveillance coverage ― Review North Olympic VTA chart Weather Services available in the Sea to Sky Corridor S2S Weather Services: • METAR • FORECAST • Digital Weather Cams data METAR information is available 24 hrs/day at: Squamish Aerodrome Whistler Weather Office Pemberton Aerodrome Nanaimo Airport sites Digital Aviation Weather Cameras: • Seventeen Digital Aviation Weather Cameras (DAWCs) have been installed at eight sites in the Sea-to- Sky, from Squamish to Pemberton, BC • Access thru NAV CANADA Weather Web site – 2010 Olympics Daily Weather Briefings for S2S • Briefings will occur at 1515z and 2315z (0715–1515 Pacific) daily; – commencing Jan 18, 2010 until March 14, 2010 • Briefing will be by teleconference line as follows : – Access Number: 1-888-345-2160 – Access Code – 5635613# – VR ACC will chair • Briefing to be approx 5 minutes and should cover: – General synoptic situation affecting CYVR, Howe Sound and S2S areas – Summary and 12 hr forecast of weather conditions affecting these areas (emphasis on ceiling) – 1515h call includes a quick outlook for next morning • Weather related telephone numbers: – Forecast desk handling Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky area is: 780-951-8969 – S2S Weather office hours – 24hrs/day, contact numbers: • Whistler : 604-905-6970 • Pemberton: 604-698-7413 • Squamish: 604-815-8257 VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPICS - Weather and Flight Planning Below you will find information required for flight planning, registration and flight authorization processes affecting flights operating within 60NM of the Vancouver International Airport during the 2010 Olympics. Direct links are provided to critical logistics and mandatory flight notification and planning procedures that will be in place for the period 29 January - 24 March 2010. NAV CANADA Flight Planning Links: Aviation Weather and NOTAM Information Flight Information Center External Flight Planning Links: 2010 Airport Reservations RCMP Integrated Security Unit – Registration and Flight Authorization FAA NOTAMS and Advisories: NOTAMS Flight Advisories and Notices FAA 2010 Winter Olympic Games Pilot Information FAA Temporary Flight Restriction Poster Lockheed Martin Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) Weather Reference Information: The weather of British Columbia – Seasonal weather and local effects NAV CANDA Aviation Wx Web Page Vancouver 2010 - Winter Olympics / Paralympics METAR/TAF VANCOUVER/VANCOUVER INTL/BC