| **Coordination Name** | **VATSIM Logon** | **Radio Callsign** | **Frequency** |
| South 1 (S1) | BIRD\_S1\_CTR | Reykjavik Control | 119.700 |
| South 2 (S2) | BIRD\_S2\_CTR | 125.700 | |
| South 3 (S3) | BIRD\_S3\_CTR | 128.600 | |
| East 1 (E1) | BIRD\_E1\_CTR | 126.750 | |
| East 2 (E2) | BIRD\_E2\_CTR | 132.200 | |
| East 3 (E3) | BIRD\_E3\_CTR | 128.800 | |
| West 1 (W1) | BIRD\_W1\_CTR | 124.400 | |
| West 2 (W2) | BIRD\_W2\_CTR | 127.500 | |
| West 3 (W3) | BIRD\_W3\_CTR | 128.200 | |
| North 1 (N1) **(EVENT ONLY)** | BIRD\_N1\_CTR | 133.100 | |
| Radio 1 (CC1) | BICC\_1\_FSS | Iceland Radio | 127.850 |
| Radio 2 (CC2) | BICC\_2\_FSS | 126.550 | |
| Radio 3 (CC3) **(EVENT ONLY)** | BICC\_3\_FSS | 129.625 |
If, for any reason, an aircraft has not received OCL prior to entry into Reykjavik OCA, they shall continue flying via their filed route & previously cleared flight level until otherwise cleared. The Reykjavik sector which they are presently in should issue them a clearance ASAP.
When Iceland Radio is online, generally speaking: - Domestic ATC will transfer aircraft to Iceland Radio prior to oceanic entry (transfer of communications, as well as releasing the tag). - Iceland Radio shall provide OCL, after which the aircraft returns to domestic ATC. - Domestic ATC will then transfer the aircraft to the appropriate Reykjavik Control sector at the usual transfer of control point. When Reykjavik Control is online without Iceland Radio, Reykjavik Control may simply provide aircraft OCL upon the normal point of first contact. - If neighboring domestic ATC is **offline**, Reykjavik Control may send a .contactme 5-10 mins from entry into the Reykjavik OCA (if the pilot has not yet contacted Reykjavik on their own) - If neighboring domestic ATC is **online**, they will simply transfer the aircraft to Reykjavik at the normal Transfer of Communication point (as specified in LOAs). - In both cases, the aircraft stays on Reykjavik’s frequency after obtaining OCL, through to entering Reykjavik’s airspace.**Example RT between Reykavik and the pilot** ATC: "Iceair123, Report estimated time over VALDI, Your requested flight level and mach number." ICE123: "Iceair123, Estimating VALDI at 1123 zulu, Requesting FL370, Mach .83" ATC: "Iceair 123, Roger Maintain mach .83" **NOTE: ATC can at any time change altitude and speed assignments, aircraft still need clearance to clime and descend.**
# South Sector [](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/south-sector.png) The South sector directly overlies Iceland, containing the majority of the Icelandic Domestic Area. It is bordered by the Shanwick OCA to the South. ## Airspace Classification Excluding TMAs, CTRs, and ATZs, the South sector is classified as: - **Class A** from: - FL195+ within the lateral boundaries of the Domestic Area. - FL55+ elsewhere. - **Class E** within the boundaries of the Domestic Area, from 3000ft — FL195. - **Class G** from GND — 3000ft within the lateral boundaries of the Domestic Area, and GND — FL55 elsewhere. ## List of ATS Positions| South 1 (S1) | BIRD\_S1\_CTR | Reykjavik Control | 119.700 |
| South 2 (S2) | BIRD\_S2\_CTR | 125.700 | |
| South 3 (S3) | BIRD\_S3\_CTR | 128.600 | |
| Radio 1 **RCL ONLY** | BICC\_1\_FSS | Iceland Radio | 127.850 |
| Radio 2 **RCL ONLY** | BICC\_2\_FSS | 126.550 |
| East 1 (E1) | BIRD\_E1\_CTR | Reykjavik Control | 126.750 |
| East 2 (E2) | BIRD\_E2\_CTR | 132.200 | |
| East 3 (E3) | BIRD\_E3\_CTR | 128.800 | |
| South 1 (S1) *Only if no East sector online* | BIRD\_S1\_CTR | 119.700 | |
| South 2 (S2) *Only if no East sector online* | BIRD\_S2\_CTR | 125.700 | |
| South 3 (S3) *Only if no East sector online* | BIRD\_S3\_CTR | 128.600 | |
| Radio 1 (CC1) **RCL ONLY** | BICC\_1\_FSS | Iceland Radio | 127.850 |
**NOTE!** The information below is provided for **reference only**, and is not a substitute for proper coordination with these sectors in the absence of an LOA.
#### EGGX (Shanwick) NAT\_FSS is the bandbox position for Gander & Shanwick OCAs. - When transferring aircraft to NAT\_FSS that are entering Shanwick OCA, the appropriate radio callsign is “Shanwick Radio” (i.e., “contact Shanwick Radio on…”) In real life, Reykjavik Control passes to Shanwick Radio (by coordination) a squawk code for all aircraft entering Reykjavik OCA from Shanwick OCA. The intention is that the aircraft are squawking the Reykjavik-assigned code by the time they enter the Reykjavik OCA.As this is not a formally defined policy in LOAs, not all Shanwick/NAT controllers may be aware of this procedure. Therefore, this procedure should only be adopted if mutually agreed upon by both Shanwick & Reykjavik controllers on an individual basis, pending potential implementation in a future LOA.
# West Sector [](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/west-sector.png) The West sector overlies central Greenland, including Kangarlussuaq airport (BGSF), the largest commercial airport in Greenland. It is surrounded by Gander OCA to the South, as well as Gander domestic FIR and Edmonton FIR to the East. ## Airspace Classification The West sector is classified as: - Class **A** from: - FL55+ within BIRD FIR. - FL195+ within BGGL FIR (see Delegated Airspace below.) - Class **G** from GND — FL55 within BIRD FIR, and GND – FL195 within BGGL FIR.Within BGGL FIR, flight information service is provided by Nuuk Information (BGGL\_FSS.) Reykjavik Control does **not** cover Nuuk Information top-down, and therefore, **no** West sector position provides FIS within BGGL FIR below FL195. Iceland Radio positions may, at their discretion, provide top-down for Nuuk Information. See the Iceland Radio page for more information.
## List of ATS Positions| West 1 (E1) | BIRD\_W1\_CTR | Reykjavik Control | 124.400 |
| West 2 (E2) | BIRD\_W2\_CTR | 127.500 | |
| West 3 (E3) | BIRD\_W3\_CTR | 128.200 | |
| South 1 (S1) Only if no West sector online | BIRD\_S1\_CTR | 119.700 | |
| South 2 (S2) Only if no West sector online | BIRD\_S2\_CTR | 125.700 | |
| South 3 (S3) Only if no West sector online | BIRD\_S3\_CTR | 128.600 | |
| Radio 1 Only if no BIRD online | BICC\_1\_FSS | Iceland Radio | 127.850 |
| Radio 2 **OCL ONLY** | BICC\_2\_FSS | 126.550 |
Reykjavik Control positions do **not** provide top-down AFIS to any Greenlandic aerodromes underlying the West sector. They may, however, issue IFR/oceanic clearance to departures from such aerodromes – see below.
## Delegated Airspace A significant portion of the West sector consists of airspace delegated from **Greenland (Nuuk FIR | BGGL)** to **Iceland (Reykjavik ACC)** from FL195+. Reykjavik ACC provides enroute ATC service in this airspace, which is (like the rest of the OCA) classified as Class **A**. The diagram below indicates which portions of the North sector are delegated from BGGL FIR (i.e., controlled from FL195+), and which portions are part of BIRD FIR (i.e., controlled from FL55+.) [](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/delegation-map-west-sector.png) ## Oceanic Entry (RCL) Airborne aircraft entering the South sector from domestic airspace (or from oceanic airspace with offline ATC) shall transmit their RCL message to the following positions, in order of priority: 1. Radio 1 (BICC\_1\_FSS) 2. The West sector whose level the aircraft will be entering. - E.g., if West 1 & West 3 are online, splitting the West sector at FL355, an inbound aircraft at FL365 would receive OCL from West 3. 3. If no West sectors are online, the South sector (bandboxing West) whose level the aircraft will be entering. ## Procedures ### To/From BGSF Reykjavik Control provides top-down service in Sondrestrom CTA & TMA (and BGSF CTR/aerodrome) when no local BGSF positions are online. All aircraft to BGSF are to be initially descended to FL200, to avoid descending below controlled airspace. Upon passing the lateral boundaries of Sondrestrom CTA, they may be transferred to Sondrestrom Approach (BGSF\_APP) for further descent. ### To/From Greenland AFIS Aerodromes Reykjavik Control does not provide FIS in Nuuk FIR, or top-down AFIS for any Greenlandic AFIS aerodromes. Reykjavik ACC **does**, however, relay (via local AFIS) IFR and oceanic clearances to aircraft departing Greenlandic (BG\*\*) AFIS aerodromes beneath the North and West sectors. While this is handled by Iceland Radio when online, when Iceland Radio is offline, the lowest West sector shall perform this responsibility for the AFIS aerodromes beneath the West sector. - **IFR** clearances are required for aircraft climbing above FL195 (i.e., into the CTA.) - **Oceanic** clearances are required for aircraft climbing above FL285 and/or leaving BGGL FIR. - Clearance is relayed via local AFIS if online. If not, aircraft shall contact BIRD directly for the clearance request, and after issuing the clearance, BIRD shall instruct them afterward to return to UNICOM until passing FL195. All arrivals to Greenlandic aerodromes should be cleared to descend below controlled airspace prior to FL195. They may then be instructed “frequency change approved.” ## Neighboring Sectors Without LOAs In lieu of official LOAs regarding the sectors below, note the following information.**NOTE!** The information below is provided for **reference only**, and is not a substitute for proper coordination with these sectors in the absence of an LOA.
#### CZQO/CZQX (Gander Oceanic & Domestic) The domestic & oceanic control positions of Gander ACC/OACC are differentiated by their logon callsign, as follows: - CZQO\_CTR is the Gander Oceanic position, responsible for Gander OCA. Its callsign is “Gander Radio.” - CZQO\_DEL is the Gander Oceanic clearance delivery position. - CZQX\_CTR is the Gander Domestic position, responsible for Gander Domestic FIR. Its callsign is “Gander Center.” - NAT\_FSS is the bandbox position for Gander & Shanwick OCAs. - When transferring aircraft to NAT\_FSS that are entering Gander OCA, the radio callsign is “Gander Radio” (e.g., “contact Gander Radio on…”) The Gander Oceanic Transition Area (GOTA) (FL290-UNL) is an area of airspace within Gander OCA that is delegated to Gander Domestic.  When Gander Radio/NAT\_FSS is online, but Gander Center (domestic) is offline, then Gander Radio/NAT\_FSS provides ATC service in GOTA (as well as below it). When Gander Center is online, but Gander Radio/NAT\_FSS is offline, then Gander Center provides ATC service in (but not below) GOTA. When both Gander Radio/NAT\_FSS and Gander Center (domestic) are online, then: - Gander Center provides domestic ATC service in GOTA (FL290+). - Gander Radio provides oceanic ATC service below GOTA (FL290-). If there are no Gander positions online, Moncton Center (CZQM\_CTR) may bandbox Gander FIR, including GOTA but **not** including the Gander OCA. # Iceland Radio (North Sector)**UPDATE:** Effective **1 March 2024,** Iceland Radio no longer requires a separate endorsement to control. All Iceland-familiarized C1 controllers are allowed to staff Iceland Radio.
The position of "Iceland Radio" serves a unique function within the VATSIM Reykjavik CTA, in relation to oceanic clearances and ATC service in the North sector. ## List of ATS Positions| Radio 1 | BICC\_1\_FSS | Iceland Radio | 127.850 |
| Radio 2 | BICC\_2\_FSS | 126.550 | |
| Radio 3 **EVENT ONLY** | BICC\_3\_FSS | 129.625 |
In BGGL FIR below FL195, flight information service is provided by Nuuk Information (BGGL\_FSS), which is a separate position to Iceland Radio. However, controllers staffing Iceland Radio may, at their discretion (workload permitting), choose to cover Nuuk Information's responsibilities top-down.
### Underlying Aerodromes NILIf Iceland Radio chooses to cover Nuuk Information top-down, then Iceland Radio shall also provide top-down ATC for BGSF and top-down AFIS for other Greenlandic (BG\*\*) aerodromes.
### Delegated Airspace A significant portion of the North sector consists of airspace delegated from **Greenland (Nuuk FIR | BGGL)** to **Iceland (Reykjavik ACC)** from FL195+. Reykjavik ACC provides enroute ATC service in this airspace, which is (like the rest of the OCA) classified as Class **A**. The diagram below indicates which portions of the North sector are delegated from BGGL FIR (i.e., controlled from FL195+), and which portions are part of BIRD FIR (i.e., controlled from FL55+.) [](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/north-sector-delegation-map.png) ## Responsibilities and Procedures ### Solo Operations **Radio 1 (BICC\_1\_FSS)** shall always be the first Iceland Radio position to be opened. In isolation (i.e., with no other BICC positions online), Radio 1 shall perform the following responsibilities: - An ADS-B based **ATC service** to aircraft in the **North** sector. - With developments in ADS-B satellite coverage, the North sector is now fully covered by satellite ADS-B, and normal ATS surveillance procedures apply (procedural control is no longer required.) - Processing & responding to **RCL messages** for airborne aircraft entering the Reykjavik OCA *(all* sectors, not just North.) - Issuing **IFR clearances** to aircraft departing Greenlandic (BG\*\*) AFIS aerodromes (throughout *all of Greenland,* not just the aerodromes underlying the North sector.) - Clearance is relayed via local AFIS if online. If local AFIS is offline, aircraft shall contact Radio 1 directly for clearance. After issuing clearance, BICC shall instruct the aircraft to return to UNICOM until entering controlled airspace. As described earlier, Radio 1 may also **optionally** (workload permitting) choose to cover the responsibilities of Nuuk Information (BGGL\_FSS) top-down, including top-down ATC/AFIS for Greenlandic (BG\*\*) aerodromes. ### Split Operations During heavy traffic situations, or events like CTP, it may be desirable to split the responsibilities of Iceland Radio across multiple positions/controllers. Under routine circumstances, a two-way split is possible, between **Radio 1 (BICC\_1\_FSS)** and **Radio 2 (BICC\_2\_FSS.)** Under such a split, Radio 1 (BICC\_1\_FSS) provides the following services: - Processing & responding to **RCL messages** for aircraft entering the **East** and **West** sectors. - **IFR/oceanic clearance** to aircraft departing Greenlandic AFIS aerodromes. Radio 2 (BICC\_2\_FSS) provides: - Processing & responding to **RCL messages** for aircraft entering the **North** and **South** sectors. - **ATC service** to aircraft in the **North** sector. *(It is assumed that if the workload is heavy enough that two BICC positions are required, neither BICC position will have the capacity to also cover the responsibilities of Nuuk Information.)* During events, an additional Iceland Radio position/frequency, **Radio 3 (BICC\_3\_FSS),** may also be opened. Radio 3 is an “overflow” position with responsibilities assigned on an ad-hoc basis. It shall **not** be opened during normal operations. ### Phraseology Even though "Iceland Radio" is the callsign used by all the above BICC positions, all clearances and instructions should be given to pilots prefaced by the phrase “Reykjavik Control clears you…” For example, for an amended route clearance issued in response to an RCL message: > 🎧 AAL501, amended route clearance, Reykjavik Control clears you after ING direct NASBU. This reflects the fact that in real life, Iceland Radio relays clearances & instructions from Reykjavik ACC/OAC ("Reykjavik Control.")