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Prepare for a icy aviation challenge as VATNZ in collaboration with VATSSA invites pilots and controllers to join Operation: Deep Freeze. This unique event will unite countries across the Southern Hemisphere in a bold journey to the icy continent of Antarctica. From the bustling hubs of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa you’ll embark on thrilling flights to some of the most remote and breathtaking destinations on Earth.
This event is not just a journey, but an adventure that will test your skills and showcase the unparalleled beauty of Antarctic flying. With its unpredictable weather, strong winds, and unique navigation challenges, landing on the icy runways of McMurdo Station (NZIR), Wilkins (YWKS), or other Antarctic airfields will certainly be an unforgettable experience.
Our skilled Controllers will be guiding pilots across the vast Southern Ocean, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience from departure to landing.
Bring your cold-weather operational knowledge, brush up on polar procedures, and prepare for limited infrastructure. With ice sheets as far as the eye can see and maybe a penguin or two by the runway(if you're lucky).
Airports
NZCH Christchurch, New Zealand
Arrivals
- Christchurch — Arrival/Departure (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — Arrival/Departure (3)
- Christchurch — Arrival/Departure (4) & (5) — RWY 02/20
- Christchurch — Arrival/Departure (6) — RWY 02/20
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 02 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 02 (3) & (4)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 02 (5) & (6)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 02 (7) & (8)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 02 (9)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 20 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 20 (3) & (4)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 20 (5) & (6)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 20 (7) & (8)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 11 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 11 (3)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 29 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 29 (3) & (4)
- Christchurch — RNAV STAR RWY 29 (5) & (6)
- Christchurch — VFR Arrival Procedures RWY 02/20 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — VFR Arrival Procedures RWY 29 (1) & (2)
Approaches
- Christchurch — ILS/DME or LOC/DME RWY 02 & RWY 20
- Christchurch — VOR/DME RWY 02 & RWY 20
- Christchurch — RNP Z RWY 02 & RWY 20
- Christchurch — RNP Y RWY 02 & 20 (AR)
- Christchurch — RNP X RWY 20 (AR)
- Christchurch — RNP W RWY 02 & 20 (AR)
- Christchurch — RNP V RWY 02 (AR)
- Christchurch — RNP RWY 11, RNP Y RWY 29 (AR)
- Christchurch — RNP W RWY 29 (AR)
Ground
Departures
- Christchurch — RNAV SID RWY 02 (1)
- Christchurch — RNAV SID RWY 02 (2) & (3)
- Christchurch — RNAV SID RWY 20 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — RNAV SID RWY 20 (3), RNAV SID RWY 11
- Christchurch — RNAV SID RWY 29 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — RNAV SID RWY 29 (3), RADAR SID RWY 02, 20, 29
- Christchurch — VFR Departure Procedures RWY 02/20 (1) & (2)
- Christchurch — VFR Departure Procedures RWY 29 (1) & (2)
Standard Route Clearances
Miscellaneous
Special
- Christchurch — ILS/DME N or LOC/DME N RWY 02, VOR/DME N RWY 02
- Christchurch — RNP N RWY 02
- Christchurch — Aerodrome (1) & (2) — RWY 02 — WIP North
- Christchurch — Operational Data — RWY 02 (RWY 20 Take-off) — WIP North, Ground Movements — RWY 02 (RWY 20 Take-off) — WIP North
- Christchurch — LOC/DME S RWY 02, ILS/DME S or LOC/DME S RWY 20
- Christchurch — VOR/DME S RWY 02 & RWY 20
- Christchurch — RNP S RWY 20
- Christchurch — Aerodrome (1) & (2) — RWY 02/20 — WIP South
- Christchurch — Operational Data — RWY 02/20 — WIP South, Ground Movements — RWY 02/20 — WIP South
NZSP South Pole Station, Antarctica
NZWD Williams Field, Antarctica
NZFX Phoenix Field, Antarctica
Positions
| Callsign | Radio Name | FrequencyFreq | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSS | NZCM_FSS | Mac Center | 128.700 |
| NZZO_FSS | Auckland Radio | 129.000 | |
| CTR | NZCH-S_CTR | Christchurch Control | 129.300 |
| APP | NZCH_APP | Christchurch Approach | 126.100 |
| TWR | NZCH_TWR | Christchurch Tower | 118.400 |
| NZFX_TWR | Phoenix Field Tower | 126.200 | |
| NZIR_TWR | Ice Tower | 126.200 | |
| GND | NZCH_GND | Christchurch Ground | 121.900 |
| DEL | NZCH_DEL | Christchurch Delivery | 128.200 |
Rostered ATC
The controller positions for this event are being rostered by the event organisers.
You can apply to provide ATC via the VATNZ Website.
Flight Bookings
We encourage pilots to book your intention to fly using vroute.
These bookings display on the VATNZ website and allow others to know when and where to expect pilots and controllers to be online.
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