active 2025-05-26 - Ronaldsway (EGNS) Temporary Ground Position

[VATSIM UK Operations]

Effective 26 May 2025 - 7 June 2025

During the Isle of Man TT, a famous motorcycle race, the Isle of Man attracts a record number of visitors. As a result the airport experiences high levels of traffic and a GMC position becomes necessary. 

From the 26th of May to 7th June 2025 controllers with an S1 rating may open the following position: 

EGNS GND (relief EGNS__GND) - 121.305 MHz [Ronaldsway GMC]

Ronaldsway GMC is responsible for all aprons and taxiways (except taxiway J which is the responsibility of AIR), issuing IFR clearances and managing the flow of traffic. 

GMC controllers should familiarize themselves with the GEN section of the ACB, as well as the Apron/Taxiway Restrictions and IFR departure procedures in the ADC section. 

When Runway 21/03 is not in use, AIR may give GMC approval to cross aircraft across Runway 21/03 without individual coordination. Should Runway 21/03 become active, AIR must immediately inform GMC and suspend the agreement. 

 

Setting up Euroscope

As the position is not in the sector file, controllers will have to manually add the position to the voice communications list. This can be done by clicking the headphone icon in the top of euroscope and filling in the name and frequency as shown in the screenshot below, then clicking ‘new’.