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'''Xin Chao''' - Hello and Welcome to Vietnam

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh Flight Infomation Region (FIR) Wiki Page for Vietnam Airspace, part of the IVAO XE East Asia Region Division! These sets of pages should help provide you with all the information you need while controlling Ho Chi Minh Airspace


'''Note''': ''Please keep in mind, IVAO stresses that our network is at global peace without any conflicts between nations. We also strive to simulate realism. So, while it is ok to respect the prohibited airspace at the DMZ between the DPRK and ROK, on IVAO, direct flights are permissible between the two nations. At no time shall any war simulation be performed in Korean airspace as this is a huge violation against IVAO rules and regulations. That being said, enjoy Ho Chi Minh Control''

== Sector File ==
[https://xe.ivao.aero/download/sector/sector_vn_1604.zip VVTS-VVVV FIR SECTOR]

Change Log:
* Created Sector File

== Ho Chi Minh Control ==
Here are the lists of valid center positions IVAO XE authorizes in Ho Chi Minh Airspace

All radio callsigns are "Ho Chi Minh Control" regardless of sector.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" 
|-
!Sector Position!!Callsign!!Frequency!!Coverage Area
|-
|Ho Chi Minh Control High ||VVTS_CTR||132.350||'''Primary''', High Sector above FL190 when other sectors online. Covers entire FIR when other sectors offline 
|-
|Ho Chi Minh Control North||VVTS_1_CTR||134.050||North Sector, Danang TMA and airports as well as VVPB VVPK VVCA VVCR VVPC when APP's offline
|-
|Ho Chi Minh Control Middle East||VVTS_2_CTR||120.100||Middle East Sector, VVBM VVDL Tansonnhat TMA  ('''Note''' Has been '''Replaced''' with new Full sector Freq)
|-
|Ho Chi Minh Control South East||VVTS_3_CTR||120.900||South East Sector, Tansonnhat TMA VVCT VVPQ when APP's offline as well as VVTS_2_CTR when offline
|-
|Ho Chi Minh Control South West||VVTS_4_CTR||133.050||South West Sector, Covers SouthWest of Vietnam nearly reach WSJC and VVCS airport
|-
|Ho Chi Minh Control West||VVTS_5_CTR||120.700||West Sector,Covers West of VVTS FIR near RPHI 
|-
|}
== Flight Level Assignment Scheme ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" 
|-
!Airways!!RVSM Type!!Allowed Levels
|-
| A1 || Single || EastBound F290,F330,F370,F390,F410<br />Westbound F280,F300,F340,F380,F400
|-
| A202 || Single || EastBound F290,F330,F370,F390,F410<br />Westbound F280,F300,F340,F380,F400
|-
| L642,M771,N892,L625 || Modified<br />(use China RVSM rules when entered Chinese Airspace) || F310,F320,D350,F360,F390,F400 (For the levels are not listed can be requested for Approval from the Controller)<br />EastBound F310,F350,F390<br />Westbound F320,F360,F400<br /> (Levels are listed can be requested in case of weather deviation)
|-
| L628 || Single || EastBound F330,F390,F410<br />WestBound F280 up to F340
|-
| N500 || Single || EastBound F330<br />WestBound F300
|-
| M765 || Single || NE Bound F290 up to F330<br />SW Bound F280 up to F340
|-
| M768 || Single || Eastbound F330<br />Westbound F300
|-
| M753,M755 || Single || SouthBound F270 up to F330<br />NorthBound F260,F300,F380
|-
| L644 || Single || SouthBound Only F330 up to F410
|-
| N891 || Single || SE Bound F330 (only)<br />NW Bound F260,F300,F380
|-
| W1 || Single || NorthBound F280 (Only)<br />SouthBound F270 (Only)
|-
| W2 || Single || NorthBound F310 up to F350<br />SouthBound F320 up to F360
|-
| Q1 || Single || NorthBound F270 (Only)<br />SouthBound F320 up to F360
|-
| Q2 || Single || SouthBound Only F310 up to F350
|-
|}

=== En Route and Cruise ===

==== RVSM Airspace ====
Ho Chi Minh has RVSM Airspace From FL190 to FL410 and as such follows standard semi-circular rules in feet (FL).<br />
360-179 odd flight levels (ex. FL290, FL310, FL230)<br />
180-359 even flight levels (ex. FL300, FL240, FL380)

==== Transition Altitude ====
All of Ho Chi Minh FIR Airports has a '''transition altitude''' of 9,030 feet and '''transition level''' of FL100.

Ho Chi Minh FIR uses QNH (standard 1013 hectopascals or miilibars)

==== Transponder Codes ====
En route transponder codes range from 3200-3277<br />
Domestic Departures and Arrivals will get a range of 6000-6777<br />
International Departures and Arrivals will get a range of 5000-5777<br />
Avoid using squawk codes beginning with 40xx,00xx,20xx these are reserved for Manila and Singapore FIR

==== FL Assignment ====
[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/672389321709584384/706057014438133800/Annotation_2020-05-02_151738.png FL Assignment Chart]<br />
Check Pilot's '''Planned Level'''

=== China LOA and Meters ===
All handoffs to Chinese airspace will be given to Sanya Control (ZJSA_CTR) on an airway at 5 waypoints and at a meters flight level to meet Chinese RVSM airspace requirements. 

Traffic routed North Middle West will be on the M771,A1,P901,L642 airways and a handoff shall be initiated by '''BUNTA''', '''ITBAM''' ,'''EXOTO''' , '''DONDA '''

Traffic routed Middle West will be on the M771 or N892 airway and a handoff shall be initiated by '''DONDA''', '''MONBO'''

All aircraft entering Chinese airspace must be assigned a meters altitude by Ho Chi Minh control prior to initiating a handoff to Sanya or sent to UNICOM. Use the chart below to match the nearest meters level to the flight level they are cruising at or filed in Korean airspace. For example, if they are cruising at FL360, assigned 11,000 meters which will translate to FL361/36,100ft. When an aircraft enters Korean airspace from China, assign a cruise flight level nearest to their meters level as Chinese controllers normally do not assign a FL prior to handing off to Vietnamese controllers.

[[File:Chinese meters.png|350px]]

=== Philphines,Singapore LOA ===
Manila and Singapore has adapted RVSM airspace, the same as Ho Chi Minh airspace. Handoffs are normally done at mandatory reporting waypoints on a mix of RNAV and high altitude airways to WSJC_CTR and RPHI_CTR is the primary ATC position on IVAO, but if WSJC,RPHI_CTR is online, then all handoffs are made to them.<br />

'''MESOX''' from L628 Airway<br />
'''PANDI''' from N500 Airway<br />
'''AKMON''' from M768 Airway<br />
'''MELAS''' from N892 Airway<br />
'''DUDIS''' from M771 and L644 Airway<br />
'''ESPOB''' from L642 Airway<br />
'''IPRIX''' from L637,M753,M755,M765 Airway<br />
'''IGARI''' from N891 Airway<br />

If Ho Chi Minh control prefers to give a direct, the direct points shall be to one of the above mention handoff points prior to entering Manila and Singapore airspace.

== Standard Arrivals ==
=== VVTS Tansonnhat Int'l ===
The followings are the STAR's to be assigned for aircraft arriving into Tansonhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon).

RWY07L,07R ARRIVALS
# No Transitions WPTS:<br />ANLOC1A<br />BAOMY1A<br />BASON1A<br />BITIS1A<br />DONXO1A<br />KANTA1A<br />SAPEN1A,1K,1L,2G<br />LANHI1A<br />LATHA1A<br />VTV1A<br />MISAN1A
# With Transitions WPTS:<br />BAOMY1D,1E,DALAP2G arrivals connect with DOVIN,VETOM,LKH,PTH<br />VICAL2G connect with NIXUP,ELSAS<br />BITIS2G connect with ANHOA,TRN

RWY25L,25R ARRIVALS
# No Transitions WPTS:<br />ANLOC1B<br />BAOMY1B<br />BASON1B<br />BITIS1B,2J<br />DONXO1A<br />KANTA1A<br />SAPEN1B,1M,1N,2G,2H,2J<br />LANHI1A<br />LATHA1A<br />VTV1A<br />MISAN1B<br />ELSAS2H
# With Transitions WPTS:<br />BAOMY1F,DALAP2J,2H arrivals connect with DOVIN,VETOM,LKH,PTH<br />VICAL1D,1C,2H,connect with NIXUP,ELSAS<br />BITIS1F connect with ANHOA,TRN

=== VVPQ PhuQuoc Intl ===
The Followings are the STAR's to be assigned for aircraft arriving into PhuQuoc International Airport

RWY10 ARRIVALS
OSOTA1A,NUMDI1A,TUNPO1A,ADBOP1A

RWY28 ARRIVALS
TUNPO1B,ADBOP1B

=== VVCT CanTho Intl ===
The Followings are the STAR's to be assigned for aircraft arriving into CanTho International Airport

ALL RWYS:
ANHOA1A,CANTO2A,CHUTA3A,DOTHA3A,VINLO3A,XUTHO3A

=== VVDN Danang Intl === 
The Followings are the STAR's to be assigned for aircraft arriving into Danang International Airport

RWY35L,35R Arrivals

#No Transition WPTS:
CAHEO1A,1B,1C,1D,1E,1F<br />HUE1A,1C,1D,1E,1F<br />KANGU1A,1B,1C,1D,1E,1F,1G<br /> MISIN1A,1B,1D<br />SUNRA1A,1B,1D<br />TAMKY1A,1B,1C,1E<br />TANNA1A,1C<br />PB1B (Phubai)<br />SAMBO1C<br />

#With Transition WPTS:
MANGA1A,1B with PAPRA<br />
NOCKA1A,1B with LATOM,VILOT,SADIN,KUMUN<br />

== Navigation AIDS ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Identifier !! Name !! Frequency
|-
| PQU || PhuQuoc (VVPQ) || 113.0
|-
| TRN || CanTho (VVCT) || 113.2
|-
| VTV || VungTau || 114.7
|-
| TSN || Tansonnhat (VVTS) || 116.7
|-
| PTH || PhanThiet || 114.1
|-
| LKH || LienKhuong (VVDL) ||112.3
|-
| CRA || CamRanh (VVCR) ||116.5
|-
| BMT || BuonMaThuot (VVBM) ||112.1
|-
| PLK || Pleiku (VVPK) ||113.4
|-
| PCA || PhuCat (VVPC) ||116.3
|-
| DAN || DaNang (VVDN) ||114.4
|-
| HUE || PhuBai (VVPB) ||115.8
|}

== External Links and References ==
* [https://vnaic.vn/images/stories/vnaic.vn/SanPhamDichVu/AIPVietNam/Related%20Links/2019-03-AMDT/html/eAIP/AD-2.VVTS-en-GB.html VVTS Area and Aerodrome Chart]
* [http://sharepoint.aag.ph/portal/Downloads/Terminal%20Charts/International/VVTS.pdf Tansonnhat Chart]
* [http://sharepoint.aag.ph/portal/Downloads/Terminal%20Charts/International/VVDN.pdf Danang Chart]
* [http://sharepoint.aag.ph/portal/Downloads/Terminal%20Charts/International/VVCT.pdf CanTho Chart]
* [https://vnaic.vn/images/stories/vnaic.vn/SanPhamDichVu/AIPVietNam/Related%20Links/2019-03-AMDT/html/eAIP/AD-2.VVDN-en-GB.html VVDN Area and Aerodrome Chart]
* [https://www.notams.faa.gov/dinsQueryWeb/queryRetrievalMapAction.do VVTS FIR NOTAMS]
* [https://vnaic.vn/images/stories/vnaic.vn/SanPhamDichVu/AIPVietNam/Related%20Links/2019-03-AMDT/html/eAIP/AD-2.VVPQ-en-GB.html VVPQ Area and Aerodrome Chart]
* [https://vnaic.vn/images/stories/vnaic.vn/SanPhamDichVu/AIPVietNam/Related%20Links/2019-03-AMDT/html/eAIP/ENR-1.8-en-GB.html SOP ATC Operations for VVTS FIR]