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, Lihu’e Tower is not a radar equipped tower.
4.2 - Departure Procedures
LC shall provide proper spacing to all aircraft in the Lihu’e class “D” airspace.
Departure releases are not required at Lihu’e, unless sector HNL_02_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.
Runway headings:
IFR departures with no SID shall be assigned runway heading for all runways.
IFR departures on the LIHUE# or RICHE# will be instructed to fly the SID after takeoff.
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_02_CTR.
Advise aircraft on a visual approach fly runway heading, climb and maintain 4,000ft and contact HNL_02_CTR.
4.5 - Closed Traffic
VFR aircraft may operate in the pattern at or below 1,500 feet.
Runway 17 and 21 shall utilize left closed traffic.
Runway 03 and 35 shall utilize right closed traffic.