Myrtle Beach ATCT/TRACON
Area Information
| ICAO Code | Airport Name | Airspace | IFR Beacon Codes | VFR Beacon Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMYR | Myrtle Beach International Airport | C | 6501-6577 | 6501-6577 |
| Purpose This document prescribes the procedures to be utilized for providing air traffic control services at the Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control Tower (MYR ATCT) and TRACON. The procedures described herein are supplemental to the Jacksonville ARTCC Facility Operating Guidelines and FAA Order JO 7110.65, as well as any published FAA guidelines or procedures. Distribution |
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Operational Positions
| Position | Radio Name | Callsign | Relief Callsign | Symbol | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | Myrtle Beach Ground | MYR_GND | MYR_1_GND | 8MG | 120.300 |
| Tower | Myrtle Beach Tower | MYR_TWR | MYR_1_TWR | 8MT | 128.450 |
| Position | Sector Name | Callsign | Relief Callsign | Symbol | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARDR | Radar East | MYR_E_APP | MYR_1E_APP | 8E | 119.200 |
| WARDR | Radar West | MYR_W_APP | MYR_1W_APP | 8W | 127.400 |
Sector in Red is the primary sector.
Clearance Delivery
Initial Altitude for all IFR Departures is 3,000 feet. Pilots shall expect their cruise (if higher) in 10 minutes after departure.
There is no published departure procedures for Myrtle Beach. All aircraft will be cleared to their destination via radar vectors to their first fix.
Phraseology
{Callsign}, You are cleared to the {Arrival Airport} Airport via radar vectors {First fix} then as filed. Maintain 3,000, expect flight level {cruise} one-zero minutes after departure. Departure Frequency {departure frequency}, squawk {squawk code}.
VFR with or without flight following maintain VFR at or below 3,000 feet.
Myrtle Beach is a class Charlie. All VFR traffic will be issued a discrete squawk code.
Phraseology
{Callsign}, Maintain VFR at or below 3,000 feet, {departure frequency}, squawk {squawk code}.
Routings to ZTL, ZMA, ZDC and ZHU ARTCCs have been coordinated through letters of agreements (LOAs).
The table below list the common frequencies used a departures frequencies by MYR Clearance Delivery.This guide is only that, a guide. The actual departure frequency has to determined based on coordination with the other controllers that are online.
| Position | Callsign | Traffic Direction | Symbol | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radar East | MYR_E_APP | East | 8E | 119.200 |
| Radar West | MYR_W_APP | West | 8W | 127.400 |
Ground
Ground Control does not authorize pushbacks or startups unless the aircraft pushing will enter the controlled area during the pushback.
Phraseology
Aircraft does not enter the controlled area
{Callsign}, Push back and start is at your discrection.
Aircraft does enter the controlled area
{Callsign}, Push and start approved, push tail facing (direction)
For intersection departures, state the usable runway distance if that distance is not broadcast in the ATIS. Ground Control must advise Local Control of all intersection departures verbally or through the chatbox in the controller client.
Ground controller shall ensure each pilot has the current ATIS information prior to being handed off to Local Control
GC must transfer communications to LC if an aircraft is to operate on an active runway.
During high volume sessions, GC should use the following procedures for taxiing aircraft to the commercial ramp:
Inbound:Once aircraft have landed and are on GC frequency, the GC should ask the pilot using the following phraseology, “Say gate”, GC will use the information to observe available/unavailable gates and decide whether to hold inbound aircraft at a safe location or instruct the pilot to taxi to the ramp.
Outbound:When the pilot calls for clearance, the controller should read the clearance, verify read-back, and resolve any flow control issues:
To properly plan for taxiing aircraft holding for gates and to mitigate taxiway congestion, GC should instruct the pilot to “Advise prior to push”. This should assist controllers in deciding which aircraft need to hold at gates to avoid pushbacks that may interfere with timed departures and mitigate taxiway congestion.
When the aircraft calls for pushback, the controller should determine whether to approve or deny the request. Pushback requests can be denied by stating “hold your push” or “hold position”.
If a controller approves pushback, the controller should inform the pilot “push at pilot's discretion”
GC shall instruct aircraft to contact tower unless otherwise agreed upon by LC. LC can request pilot monitor the frequency instead of contacting.
Phraseology
{Callsign}, Contact Myrtle Beach Tower 128.45