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Post by Biggles on Mar 2, 2011 22:18:17 GMT 1
21.16 hrs. Ascot 9011 and also GAF1000 both in holding patterns on Malta ATC. FlightRadar24 is showing aircraft icons in and around Malta and Libya whereas Planefinder is not.  Noticed re c/s GAF1000 which was reported in holding pattern and wanting an rtb to an italian base L?SA, FlightRadar24 is showing a trace in a holding pattern now using c/s BON 1000 and heading back away from Libya aircraft showing as TC-JLR A319 BH Airlines   |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 2, 2011 23:27:02 GMT 1
22.2O Malta ATC
Ascot 1189 climbing to block alt. also on freq Ascot9100 (non rvsm) climbing to 33"0, SOLEX 01 on freq ? Also part c/s Ascot **99 landing at Luqa.
Malta ATC also handing aircraft into or over to Triploli ATC.
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Post by Biggles on Mar 2, 2011 23:50:04 GMT 1
Some interesting detail about current Malta ATC/FIR
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Malta ACC has been notified by Tripoli ACC that no traffic will be allowed to flight plan via the following entry / exit points:
Malta / Tripoli FIR boundary
ELIMO / INDOT / OLMAX / BONAR / EKLIS / RASNO
Cairo / Tripoli / FIR boundary
LOSUL / DITAR
Normal ATC service is being provided by Tripoli ACC at the following entry/exit points:
Malta / Tripoli FIR boundary
ABRAM / SARKI / VARIG / LUMED / LOTIN
Malta ACC will coordinate any re-routings as required on a tactical basis depending on the situation. There is normal ground-ground communications between Malta/Tripoli ACC.
Please be advised that if any operators require additional information on the current situation or any advice on flight planning to contact the Malta ATS Airspace Cell on the following:
e-mail: airspace.cell@maltats.com
LIBYAN CAA MAY BE REACHED ON THE FOLLOWING CONTACT DETAILS:
TEL: +218213618075
FAX: +218213605322
AFTN: HLLTYAYX, HLLTYAYA
UPDATE: 25 FEB 2011
Malta ATS has just reached an agreement with Tripoli ACC to implement the following direct routes in the Malta UIR and Tripoli FIR:
All departures from HLLT / HLLS to the east exiting the Athens UIR boundary to route as follows:
Via LUMED (tactical re-clearance will be given by Tripoli ACC) following published SID or published ATS route in Tripoli FIR
LUMED DCT NEVIK
LUMED DCT ARLOS
These DCT routes are flight plannable in the Malta UIR from FL195+ with immediate effect.
The Tripoli/Malta FIR boundary points RASNO / EKLIS / BONAR / OLMAX / INDOT / ELIMO remain closed for all traffic. Please do not flight plan via these points as they create additional workload for ATC and the operators will have to expect significant re-routing.
ROUTINGS IN LM FIR FOR TRAFFIC ORIGINATING FROM ATHENS FIR FOR HLGD
Traffic entering via PLH or METRU to enter LMMM UIR
to file via ARLOS UP868 KUTOS DCT LOTIN UL12 NAGDA G662 SRT
Traffic entering via NEVIK to enter LMMM UIR
to file via NEVIK UP32 VANIX DCT LOTIN UL12 NAGDA G662 SRT
ROUTINGS IN LM FIR FOR TRAFFIC ORIGINATING FROM ATHENS FIR FOR HLLS
Traffic entering via PLH or METRU to enter LMMM UIR
to file via ARLOS UP868 SUDIK UT299 VARIG T297 NAWRS…
Traffic entering via NEVIK to enter LMMM UIR
to file via NEVIK UP32 VANIX UP868 SUDIK UT299 VARIG T297 NAWRS..
ROUTINGS IN LM FIR FOR TRAFFIC ORIGINATING FROM ATHENS FIR FOR HLLT
Traffic entering via PLH or METRU to enter LMMM UIR
to file via ARLOS UP868 SUDIK UT299 VARIG (STAR)
Traffic entering via NEVIK to enter LMMM UIR
To file via NEVIK UP32 VANIX UP868 SUDIK UT299 VARIG (STAR)
UPDATE: 28 FEB 11
We just received an update from the Libyans and the situation remains unchanged.
HLLT
HLLS
HLGD
HLGT
HLLM – for State aircraft only
The traffic situation has improved as we see a reduction in the HLLT arrivals and probably the tail end of the evacuation from Tripoli.
We still have reliable ground-ground communications with Tripoli ACC and the airspace east of LOTIN remains closed for traffic
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Post by Biggles on Mar 2, 2011 23:52:48 GMT 1
I forgot to add RAF SF C130 aircraft can ignore all of the above.  |
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Post by calflier on Mar 6, 2011 13:42:40 GMT 1
The Migs were still at Luqa,when I flew out to Milan from Malta 10 days ago, heres some pics I took on take off.   Hope this of interest. |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 6, 2011 22:30:05 GMT 1
Good shots, the Libyans really want these two back and have tried to fly into Malta aircrew to return them. Failed as the flight got refused permison to land. Let`s hope the authorities disable these aircraft whilst they sit in the sun. |
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Post by calflier on Mar 6, 2011 22:39:27 GMT 1
Good shots, the Libyans really want these two back and have tried to fly into Malta aircrew to return them. Failed as the flight got refused permison to land. Let`s hope the authorities disable these aircraft whilst they sit in the sun. Thanks Biggles,its a very complicated and fluid political situation out there,but I cant see these two aircraft returning anytime soon. Calflier. |
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Post by alexmac on Mar 8, 2011 2:05:46 GMT 1
Navy 350 was in and out of Malta today, as was APEX 17 - Nimrod R1 and NATO 20, NATO E3... some Mildenhall MC130s around and about as well.
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Post by Biggles on Mar 8, 2011 19:45:22 GMT 1
Does anyone know what spotting is like at Luqa in these circs, I ask only as last time I was in Malta the authorities seriously frowned on taking photos of anything official, including people ?
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Post by calflier on Mar 8, 2011 19:53:46 GMT 1
Yep lots of security around,so wouldnt recomend it inside the terminal or around the airfield,having said that I did see a mound near the runway on a sunday afternoon with lots of cars parked on it,but as I was on a bus at the time could not investigate any further,hope that helps.
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