{"id":526,"date":"2021-07-01T21:32:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T01:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=526"},"modified":"2024-10-02T10:11:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T14:11:02","slug":"the-three-sisters-shanwicks-tango-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/the-three-sisters-shanwicks-tango-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanwick&#8217;s Tango Routes &#8211; 2021 changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the French Controllers go on strike, the airspace surrounding France becomes of high interest to international operators, especially the north-south Tango routes within Shanwick&#8217;s airspace.<\/p>\n<p>With Phase 2C of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/EURNAT\/EUR%20and%20NAT%20Documents\/NAT%20Documents\/NAT%20OPS%20Bulletins\/NAT%20OPS%20Bulletin%202017_001_Rev04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Atlantic Datalink Mandate<\/a> effecting February 2021, <strong>CPDLC is required between FL290-FL410 throughout the entire NAT region<\/strong>. Some Tango routes stay exempt: <strong>T9<\/strong>, and a new route <strong>T290<\/strong>. The other Tango routes (<strong>T213, T13, T16<\/strong>) will all require datalink.<\/p>\n<h4>Map of the Tango Routes prior to 30 Jan 2020:<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8179\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO1-1024x844.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO1-1024x844.png 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO1-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO1-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO1.png 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango 9 LASNO-BEGAS<br \/>\n<\/strong>The most popular of the Tango routes &#8211; often chock full of holiday traffic between Northern Europe and the Canaries. Requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HF Radio<\/strong>. One is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Oceanic Clearance<\/strong>. Get it from Shanwick <strong>at least<\/strong> 30 minutes before you arrive at the boundary, 60 minutes is the best target time.<\/li>\n<li>At least <strong>one<\/strong>\u00a0LRNS\/Long Range Nav System<\/li>\n<li><strong>HLA Approval<\/strong> if you want to fly above FL290 and above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tango 213 TAMEL-BERUX<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HF Radio<\/strong>. One is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Oceanic Clearance<\/strong>. Get it from Shanwick <strong>at least<\/strong> 30 minutes before you arrive at the boundary, 60 minutes is the best target time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two<\/strong>\u00a0LRNS\/Long Range Nav Systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>HLA Approval<\/strong> if you want to fly above FL290 and above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tango 16 OMOKO-NAVIX<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HF Radio<\/strong>. One is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Oceanic Clearance<\/strong>. Get it from Shanwick <strong>at least<\/strong> 30 minutes before you arrive at the boundary, 60 minutes is the best target time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two<\/strong>\u00a0LRNS\/Long Range Nav Systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>HLA Approval<\/strong> if you want to fly above FL290 and above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tango 13 MANOX-OMOKO<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HF Radio<\/strong>. One is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Oceanic Clearance<\/strong>. Get it from Santa Maria <strong>at least<\/strong> 30 minutes before you arrive at the boundary, 60 minutes is the best target time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two<\/strong>\u00a0LRNS\/Long Range Nav Systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>HLA Approval<\/strong> if you want to fly FL290 and above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>T290 to be added from 30 Jan 2020:<\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8180\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO2-1024x915.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO2-1024x915.png 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO2-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO2-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/TANGO2.png 1348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Key Points:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">T290 will be 20NM to the west of T9, in order to support the <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/new-nat-contingency-procedures-for-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAT Contingency 5NM offset procedure<\/a>. T290 will go from new boundary points GELPO in the north to ADVAT in the south.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Both T9 and T290 will be classed as RNP2 continental offshore routes (the UK AIP says to make sure you include NAV\/RNP2 in Field 18 of your FPL). Both will require: 1 LRNS, 1 HF, and ADS-B. The other Tango routes (T213, T13, T16) will all require datalink between FL290-410.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">T9 will become southbound only, even levels between FL300-400. T290 will be northbound only, odd levels from FL290-410.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">For T9 and T290, there will be a new VHF frequency: 128.360, which will be introduced on 30 Sep 2019. Pilots must monitor this frequency, but it\u2019s only to be used for intervention and emergency &#8211; in other words, don\u2019t use it unless something\u2019s going badly wrong! You\u2019ll still need to monitor and broadcast on 121.5 for in-flight contingencies.<\/li>\n<li>For more info on the Tango routes, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/EG-ENR-3.5-en-GB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UK AIP ENR 3.5<\/a> due to take effect from Jan 30.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">You need a HF radio to enter Shanwick FIR, period. There are no exceptions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">You need HLA Approval to use any of the Tango routes at FL290 and above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Operating Tips<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You probably won&#8217;t get the level that you want &#8211; either because the airway itself is busy, or because you&#8217;re crossing a bunch of East-West NAT Traffic. If the rest of your Flight Plan shows FL380, plan FL320 for most of the Tango portion &#8211; especially T9.<\/li>\n<li>You can make an Oceanic request by Data-link (ACARS), Clearance delivery \u2013 127.65 VHF, 123.95 VHF or via HF (Frequencies vary on the day, but 5598 is normally a safe bet).<\/li>\n<li>If you get a low Flight Level for the Oceanic Route, Shanwick are happy for you to check in again closer to the boundary and see if higher is now available.<\/li>\n<li>Entering the Oceanic Airspace, make a full position report: Position and time \/ Flight level \/ Next position and estimate for that point \/ Following position.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t make a full exit position report when you enter domestic airspace, just callsign and &#8220;Approaching LASNO, FL370&#8221;. Exception: Santa Maria likes one.<\/li>\n<li>No contact on HF? Relay on 123.45, or\u00a0Sat Phone\u00a0EGGX 423201 or EIAA 425002.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>NAT HLA Approvals<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have an existing MNPS approval, <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/old-mnps-approvals-set-to-expire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">it&#8217;s good until 2020<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you need a new HLA approval, then you&#8217;ll need RNP4\/RNP10.<\/li>\n<li>Individual Crew need training in international procedures and HLA, as part of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>From Shannon ATC<\/h4>\n<p>Thanks to Shannon ATC for adding this useful information for crews operating on the Tango Routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EICK Departures via T9\/T213\/T16 should get their Oceanic clearance prior to departure &#8211; ask the Tower 45 minutes ahead of time.<\/li>\n<li>All other EI\/Irish departures can request clearance when airborne. For info, the earlier crews request their clearance the better, as it means they are more likely to get a better level and it allows ATC to plan for getting the aircraft to that level.<\/li>\n<li>Important: Due to the risk of two aircraft using the same squawk leading to a mis-ident, Northbound traffic entering SOTA via T9, T13, or T213 should squawk 2000 at least 10 minutes prior to the Irish boundary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the French Controllers go on strike, the airspace surrounding France becomes of high interest&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":8182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[2255,1463],"class_list":{"0":"post-526","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-special-report","8":"tag-tango","9":"tag-tango-routes"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=526"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25301,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526\/revisions\/25301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}