Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Within Tambler CTR¶
General Procedures for VFR Flights¶
The following air traffic procedures shall apply to all VFR flights when entering, leaving, operating within, or transiting the vicinity of Tambler ATZ.
- All departing VFR flights shall contact Tambler Tower frequency on 118.4 MHZ for start-up, taxi and take-off clearance and shall maintain a listening watch until instructed to leave the frequency or to switch to Tambler Approach frequency on 119.1 MHZ while within Tambler TMA.
- All arriving VFR flights shall remain on listening watch with Tambler Approach frequency on 119.1 MHZ upon entering Tambler TMA or establish two-way radio contact with Tambler Tower on frequency 118.4 MHZ 20 NM to the airport.
- ATC instructions shall be acknowledged and complied with.
- When operating within Tambler TMA, pilots of VFR aircraft are to conform to the following altitude restriction unless authorized by ATC:
- from 5 NM up to 10 NM from Tambler ARP not higher than 1500 FT.
- Any deviation from the procedures shall be subject to ATC approval.
VFR Departures¶
Northeast Bound: After airborne, make a left downwind departure towards BLOOMFIELDS. Continue towards TINAGAKAN via West of UST by following the Digos - Makar Road and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Northwest Bound: After airborne, make a left downwind departure. Abeam BLOOMFIELDS request clearance to cross final approach RWY 17 towards GLAMANG. Report when cleared of the final approach. Continue towards West of DOLEFIL via DOLORES by keeping to the West side of Marbel - Makar Road and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Southeast Bound: Make a straight-out departure. Turn left, report 5 NM out and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Southwest Bound: Make a straight-out departure. Turn right towards SOLAR FARM and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Northeast Bound: After airborne, turn right towards BLOOMFIELDS. Continue towards TINAGAKAN via West of UST by following the Digos - Makar Road and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Northwest Bound: After airborne, turn left towards GLAMANG. Continue towards DOLEFIL via DOLORES by keeping to the West side of Marbel - Makar Road and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Southeast Bound: After airborne, make a right downwind departure towards FISH PORT. Report 5 NM out and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
Southwest Bound: After airborne, make a right downwind departure. Request clearance to cross final approach of RWY 35 towards SOLAR FARM. Report when cleared of the final approach and proceed to destination or as instructed by ATC.
VFR Arrivals¶
From the Northeast: Report approaching East of TINAGAKAN. Continue towards UST by keeping to the East side of Digos - Makar Road. Turn right towards MAKAR via ROBINSONS and request clearance to join left base of RWY 17 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northwest: Report approaching DOLEFIL by keeping to the East side of Marbel - Makar Road. Continue towards PGH. Request clearance to cross final approach RWY 17 flying not above 1500 FT towards BRIGADA. Report when cleared of the final approach. Request clearance to join left base of RWY 17 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northwest via KLINAN GYM: Report approaching DOLEFIL by keeping to the East side of Marbel - Makar Road. Continue towards PGH and proceed East to cross the final approach of RWY 17 flying not above 2000 FT towards KLINAN GYM. Report when cleared of the final approach. Turn right towards BRIGADA by keeping to the East side of Klinan 6 - Cannery Road. Request clearance to join left base of RWY 17 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southeast: Report approaching MSV PORT. Request clearance to join left downwind of RWY 17 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southwest: Report approaching MAASIM by following the South Cotabato - Sarangani Road. Continue towards COAL PLANT. Request clearance to cross the final approach of RWY 35 flying not above 1500 FT towards MSV PORT. Report when cleared of the final approach. Request clearance to join left downwind of RWY 17 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northeast: Report approaching East of TINAGAKAN. Continue towards UST by keeping to the East side of Digos - Makar Road. Turn right towards MAKAR via ROBINSONS and request clearance to join right downwind of RWY 35 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northwest: Report approaching DOLEFIL by keeping to the East side of Marbel - Makar Road. Continue towards PGH. Request clearance to cross final approach RWY 17 flying not above 1500 FT towards BRIGADA. Report when cleared of the final approach. Request clearance to join right downwind of RWY 35 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Northwest via KLINAN GYM: Report approaching DOLEFIL by keeping to the East side of Marbel - Makar Road. Continue towards PGH and proceed East to cross the final approach of RWY 17 flying not above 2000 FT towards KLINAN GYM. Report when cleared of the final approach. Turn right towards BRIGADA by keeping to the East side of Klinan 6 - Cannery Road. Request clearance to join right downwind of RWY 35 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southeast: Report approaching MSV PORT. Request clearance to join final of RWY 35 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the Southwest: Report approaching MAASIM by following the South Cotabato - Sarangani Road. Continue towards the COAL PLANT. Request clearance to cross final approach of RWY 35 flying not above 1500 FT towards MSV PORT. Report when cleared of the final approach. Request clearance to join final or right base of RWY 35 or proceed as instructed by ATC.
VFR Procedures for Overflights¶
From the Northeast to the South: Report approaching East of TINAGAKAN. Continue towards UST by keeping to the East side of Digos - Makar Road. Continue towards MSV Port via ROBINSONS by following the shoreline. Request clearance to cross final approach of RWY 35 flying not above 1500 FT towards the COAL PLANT. Report when cleared of the final approach or proceed as instructed by ATC.
From the South to the Northeast: Report approaching the East of COAL PLANT. Request clearance to cross final approach RWY 35 flying not above 1500 FT towards GENSANVILLE via EAST OF MSV PORT, flying over water. Report when cleared of the final approach. Continue towards East of TINAGAKAN via ANIMAS QUARRY by following the Buayan - Malbulan River or proceed as instructed by ATC.
Visual Landmarks and Reporting Points¶
| Reporting Point | Coordinates | Distance from ARP (NM) | Relative Position | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMAS QUARRY | 060928N 1251420E | 10.4 | NE | Animas Quarry, Barangay Ligaya |
| BLOOMFIELDS | 060652N 1250911E | 4.8 | NE | Bloomfields Subdivision |
| BRIGADA | 060915N 1250855E | 6.5 | NE | Brigada Complex |
| COAL PLANT | 055206N 1250449E | 11.4 | S | Coal Power Plant |
| DOLEFIL | 061746N 1245909E | 15.7 | NW | Dole Philippines Station 4 |
| DOLORES | 061336N 1250254E | 10.5 | NW | Dolores Resort, Polomolok |
| EAST OF MSV PORT | 055855N 1250826E | 5.3 | SE | Checkpoint for Overflights (South to Northeast) |
| FISH PORT | 060207N 1250836E | 3.1 | SE | GenSan Fish Port Complex |
| GENSANVILLE | 060630N 1251215E | 7.1 | NE | Gensanville Subdivision |
| GLAMANG | 060920N 1250329E | 6.2 | NW | Cluster of Buildings/Warehouses |
| KLINAN GYM | 061334N 1250722E | 10.2 | NE | Upper Klinan Gym |
| MAASIM | 055143N 1245949E | 13.1 | SW | Maasim Town Plaza |
| MAKAR | 060537N 1250927E | 4.2 | NE | Makar Wharf/Port, Calumpang |
| MSV PORT | 055929N 1250721E | 4.3 | SE | MSV Corporation Port |
| PGH | 061404N 1250242E | 11.0 | NW | Polomolok General Hospital, Pagalungan |
| ROBINSONS | 060717N 1251125E | 6.8 | NE | Robinsons Mall of GenSan |
| SOLAR FARM | 055835N 1250405E | 5.2 | SW | Bawing Solar Power Farm |
| TINAGAKAN | 061239N 1251410E | 12.4 | NE | Tinagakan Elementary School |
| UST | 060938N 1251332E | 9.9 | NE | University of Sto. Tomas - General Santos Campus |