LC is responsible for all aircraft operating in the class “D” airspace.
LC is responsible for selecting the active runways based on the weather conditions.
LC must communicate runway changes with the appropriate Center Controller as well as GC and must ensure that all controllers are ready for the switch.
LC shall not start radar track on any aircraft, Kona Tower is not a radar equipped tower.
4.2 - Departure Procedures
LC shall provide proper spacing to all aircraft in the Kona class “D” airspace.
Departure releases are not required at Kona, unless sector HNL_05_CTR is on frequency during an event or other busy time period at HCF. Center may request releases or rolling releases from LC.
LC shall transfer communication to HCF Center as soon as feasible after departure.
VFR departures remaining within the class “D” airspace shall remain on the tower frequency.
Diverse Vector Area (DVA)
RWY 17: 165° CW 350° out to 20 NM
RWY 35: 175° CW 005° out to 20 NM
4.3 - Arrival Procedures
LC is responsible for proper separation of all aircraft under their control.
LC shall provide VFR aircraft with entry instructions into the pattern.
4.4 - Missed Approaches/Go-Arounds
Advise aircraft on an instrument approach to fly the published missed approach and to contact HNL_05_CTR.
Advise aircraft on a visual approach fly runway heading, climb and maintain 4,000ft and contact HNL_05_CTR.
Alternatively, the following vectors can be given:
RWY 17: Authorized headings 165 CW 350. No prominent obstacles.
RWY 35: Authorized headings 175 CW 005. No prominent obstacles.
4.5 - Closed Traffic
VFR aircraft may operate in the pattern at or below 1,500 feet.