From 377b86632f9996938b4c8b38c1f05fa0563dda46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mikey Robinson Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:20:15 +1300 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] 2026 Layout Changes - Corrected gates - Corrected Grass 16/34 length - Corrected RNP missed approach waypoint names --- docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md | 22 +++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md b/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md index 81f06c77..2830f6fd 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ## Layout -Tauranga has four gates on the main apron and is home to over 20 private hangars. Tauranga also hosts multiple flight training organisations, which provides training for fixed wing, helicopter and gliders. +Tauranga has seven gates on the main apron and is home to over 20 private hangars. Tauranga also hosts multiple flight training organisations, which provides training for fixed wing, helicopter and gliders. Tauranga has six Runways in total. While only four are regularly used, the remainder are used when required or when special operations are in place. @@ -30,12 +30,12 @@ Tauranga has six Runways in total. While only four are regularly used, the remai | 07 - 25 | 1825 | Bituminous | | 07 - 25 | 750 | Grass | | 04 - 22 | 640 | Grass | -| 16 - 34 | 575 | Grass | +| 16 - 34 | 305 | Grass | Sealed 07/25 is always issued to aircraft with a gross weight of 5500kg or more, and can be issued to smaller aircraft on request. Gliders & helicopters are not permitted to use the sealed runway. -Grass 25/07 is always issued to light aircraft with a gross weight of 5500kg or less and cannot be issued to Category B/C/D aircraft. +Grass 07/25 is always issued to light aircraft with a gross weight of 5500kg or less and cannot be issued to Category B/C/D aircraft. !!! info "Grass 04/22 Glider Operations Only" The Airport Company has an agreement with the Gliding Club prohibiting use of Grass 04/22 for aircraft other than gliders and tow planes. @@ -72,11 +72,14 @@ With permission from Tauranga Tower, traffic are permitted to conduct a standard ## Runway 07 -All arrivals terminate at `RUSTA` or `MORTA`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP approach. +All STARs terminate at `RUSTA` or `MORTA`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP approach. ### Missed Approach -In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 2000 feet, turning direct to `LETGU`, before holding at `RUSTA` 5000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. +In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 3000 feet, turning direct to `TORUV`, before holding at `RUSTA` 5000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. + +!!! note "Arriving aircraft" + Aircraft inbound for an approach are permitted to descend to 3000 feet, at the discretion of the controller. ## Runway 25 @@ -86,7 +89,10 @@ All arrivals terminate at `UBSET ` or `TODAN`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP ### Missed Approach -In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 2000 feet, turning direct to `LETGU`, before holding at `UBSET` at 4000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. +In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 2000 feet, turning direct to `OLNUG`, before holding at `UBSET` at 4000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. + +!!! note "Arriving aircraft" + Aircraft inbound for an approach are permitted to descend to 3000 feet, at the discretion of the controller. # Departures @@ -124,7 +130,9 @@ There are various intermediate holding points specifically for the grass runways #### Sealed Hold Short Points -- Sealed 07/25 (from the Main Apron) - `A2` or `A3` +- Sealed 07/25 (from the Main Apron) - `A3` or `A2` + +- Sealed 07/25 (to the Main Apron) - `A1` or to the gate, when explicit clearance to cross the grass runway has been given. - Sealed 07 (light aircraft) - `W1` or `W2` From bcb80f859daacf04f17ed1b85c428397c0506b70 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mikey Robinson Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:21:27 +1300 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] corrected terminology --- docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md b/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md index 2830f6fd..9492fc99 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the ### Approaches -All arrivals terminate at `UBSET ` or `TODAN`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP approach. +All STARs terminate at `UBSET ` or `TODAN`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP approach. ### Missed Approach From cfb76a2bf4c03c2f0979e9ac78b56f783bd38f64 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mikey Robinson Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +1300 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] spelling --- docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md b/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md index 9492fc99..46b0e7ae 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/Class-D/nztg.md @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ All STARs terminate at `RUSTA` or `MORTA`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP appr ### Missed Approach -In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 3000 feet, turning direct to `TORUV`, before holding at `RUSTA` 5000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. +In the event of a missed approach, aircraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 3000 feet, turning direct to `TORUV`, before holding at `RUSTA` 5000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. !!! note "Arriving aircraft" Aircraft inbound for an approach are permitted to descend to 3000 feet, at the discretion of the controller. @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ All STARs terminate at `UBSET ` or `TODAN`, which are the IAF(s) for the RNP app ### Missed Approach -In the event of a missed approach, aicraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 2000 feet, turning direct to `OLNUG`, before holding at `UBSET` at 4000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. +In the event of a missed approach, aircraft should be instructed to carry out the published missed approach procedure. This will have the aircraft climbing to 2000 feet, turning direct to `OLNUG`, before holding at `UBSET` at 4000 feet or above. Aircrft can then be re-cleared for the RNP approach, or cleared a visual approach, should the conditions be suitable. !!! note "Arriving aircraft" Aircraft inbound for an approach are permitted to descend to 3000 feet, at the discretion of the controller.