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Tower

Stuttgart Tower is responsible for the runway and traffic within the D control zone.

Runway in use: Runway in use is based on the direction of the wind (METAR and TAF). There is no preferred direction used in Stuttgart. In calm conditions, it is also possible to use runway 07 for departures and runway 25 for landings (opposite departure). These departures against the operating direction need a release by Arrival prior departure.

Taxiway Z: Taxiway Z between taxiway Y and O is controlled by Tower. During 07 operations the area between the stopbars need to be free while inbound traffic is on a 2 NM final (CAT I) or a 4 NM final (CAT II/III). Otherwise landing traffic has to go around.

Slow Aircraft: In case there is a departing slow aircraft on a SID (e.g. piston aircraft), Arrival has to be informed prior departure.

Outbound

Intersection: Pilots need always to be asked if they are able for any intersection except full length.

Bypass Area: If outbound traffic is not ready for departure and Tower knows it on time, this traffic can wait at the bypass area P1 or P2 (max. B739/A321). It is also possible to change the departure sequence when the preceding traffic will hold short of S and the succeeding traffic will take P1/P2 and S to the holdingpoint.

Inbound

Vacating Traffic: Tower shall give the initial turn onto taxiway N/S when vacating. This will ensure an efficient traffic flow and prevent blocking the runway by vacating (holding) traffic during the frequency change. The handoff should take place after the instruction to turn on N/S.

Missed Approaches: By default missed approaches are flown as published and are sent directly to the northern Arrival (SN). Only after coordination with Arrival, deviations from the published procedures are possible (e.g. Runway Track, 5000ft).

VFR Traffic

grafik.pngStuttgart Controlzone (D-CTR) - openflightmaps.org

Stuttgart has a D-CTR from GND to 3500 feet AMSL. VFR Traffic Pattern can be flown north and south of the airport.

VFR Reporting Points: The following VFR-mandatory reporting points exist around the airport:

  • W - Entry-/Exit from/to the NW
  • E - Entry-/Exit from/to the NE
  • L - RWY 25 Exit to the SW
  • S - Entry from the S
  • O - RWY 07 Exit to the SE

VFR Tower: Stuttgart has a VFR Tower that is responsible for incoming VFR traffic. If this position is staffed, VFR pilots entering the CTR need to contact it first. The VFR Tower will then give the instruction of how to enter and inform the pilot about QNH and the active runway. The pilots are instructed to report the mandatory reporting point to Stuttgart Tower (ST). He is then responsible for all further instructions.

After coordination with Tower, CTR crossing traffic may remain on the VFR Tower frequency.

Helicopter Operation

Stuttgart has two helipads. The first helipad is located south of taxiway S, between taxiway F and taxiway E. The second helipad is located west of the threshold of runway 07 and north of the military apron. Helicopters can also be instructed to take-off/land on the active runway or if safe from any stand/taxiway.

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