4. Ground Movement Control ("Al Maktoum Ground")
4.1 General provisions
GMC is also responsible for managing aircraft movements on all aerodrome movement areas except for runways and their associated taxiways. Departing aircraft are given pushback instructions and instructions to taxi to the runway holding point. Arriving aircraft are assigned a stand and instructed to taxi as appropriate.
4.2 Departure pushback procedures
4.2.1 General pushback procedures
Assuming no obstructions, aircraft shall be instructed to pushback immediately.
Aircraft requesting pushback that are not squawking their assigned transponder code shall be instructed to hold position and squawk the correct code; movement of such aircraft is prohibited.
Pushback direction is based primarily on aircraft location and runway configuration.
| Apron | Stand(s) | Taxiway | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | S289-S300 | Z5 | Facing north |
| S3 | S301-S313 | Z6 | Facing north |
| S340-S348 | Z | Facing east or west | |
| S324-S332 | Z7 | Facing north | |
| S4 | S401-S410 | Z8 | Facing north |
| S440-S448 | Z | Facing east or west | |
| S420-S425 | Z9 | Facing north | |
| G | G1-G4 | Z17 | Facing north |
| G5-G8 | Z17 | Facing south | |
| G9 and G10 | Z17 | Facing north | |
| G11 and G12 | Z17 | Facing south | |
| G13 and G14 | Z16 | Facing north | |
| G15 and G16 | Z16 | Facing south | |
| G17A-G17E | Z15 | Facing west | |
| G18A and G18B | Z16 | Facing north | |
| G18C and G18D | Z16 | Facing south | |
| G19A-G19D | Z12 | Facing south | |
| G20 and G20A | Z20 | Facing west | |
| G21A-G22E | Z14 | Facing west | |
| G100-G108 | Z11 | Facing north |
Example
Controller: UAE9212, Al Maktoum Ground, pushback approved, facing north.
Pilot: Pushback approved, facing north, UAE9212.
Note
Conditional pushback instructions may also be issued if an aircraft is taxiing behind another waiting for pushback.
Example
Controler: CLX215, Al Maktoum Ground, behind the Execujet Global 7500, passing right to left, pushback approved, facing east, behind.
Pilot: Behind the Execujet Global 7500, passing right to left, pushback approved, facing east, behind, CLX215.
4.2.2 Pushback types
4.2.2.1 Standard pushback
This type will normally have the aircraft stop abeam the adjacent stand. The phraseology for this type of pushback is identical to the pushback phraseology as provided in 2.7.1.
4.2.2.2 Short pushback
A short pushback instruction shall require the aircraft to complete the pushback abeam the current stand such that the adjacent stand will not be blocked.
Example
Pilot: "Al Maktoum Ground, EJO155, on stand G22B request pushback."
Controller: "EJO155, Al Maktoum Ground, short pushback approved, face west on Z14 to finish abeam stand G22B."
Pilot: "Short pushback approved, facing west on Z14 to finish abeam stand G22B, EJO155."
4.3.2.3 Long pushback
A long pushback instruction shall require aircraft to complete the pushback operation two stands away from where the pushback was commenced. This manoeuvre may be used when aircraft are vacating a stand to be used by another aircraft that is taxiing in.
Example
Pilot: "Al Maktoum Ground, UAE9154, on stand S295 request pushback."
Controller: "UAE9154, Al Maktoum Ground, long pushback approved, face north on Z5 to finish abeam stand S297."
Pilot: "Long pushback approved, facing north on Z5 to finish abeam stand S297, UAE9154."
4.3.3 Simultaneous pushback procedure
Simultaneous pushback operations shall be permitted so long as aircraft are separated by at least 2 stands upon completion of their pushback.
Warning
Simultaneous pushback operations are not permitted into the same alleyway for stands 11 to 26 and on stands 1A, 1B and 1C.
4.4 Departure taxi procedures
4.4.1 General departure taxi procedures
Where aircraft are taxied to runway holding points, transfer of control to AIR should be made early enough such that the aircraft is not required to stop its taxi.
To deconflict traffic and to reduce the length of taxi clearances, intermediate holding points shall be used wherever possible.
Example
Pilot: Al Maktoum Ground, UAE9876, request taxi.
Controller: UAE9876, Al Maktoum Ground, Taxi via Z7, Z, hold ZM.
Pilot: Taxi via Z7, Z, hold ZM, UAE9876.
4.4.2 Runway 30 departure taxi procedures
When departing from 30:
| Stands | Taxi Route (part1) | Taxi Route (part2) | Holding Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| S289-S313 | Z5/Z6, hold ZA/ZB | Z, W16 | V16 |
| S340-S348 | direct to | ||
| S440-S448 | |||
| S324-S332 | Z7, hold ZE | ||
| S401-S410 | Z8, hold ZF | ||
| S420-S425 | Z9, hold Z9C | ||
| G100-G108 | Z11, hold Z11A | ||
| S801-S812 | Z, hold ZP | ||
| All other G stands | To Z12, hold Z12A | W16 | |
| S289-S313 | Z5/Z6, hold ZA/ZB | Z, W15 | V13 |
| S340-S348 | direct to | ||
| S440-S448 | |||
| S324-S332 | Z7, hold ZE | ||
| S401-S410 | Z8, hold ZF | ||
| S420-S425 | Z9, hold Z9C | ||
| G100-G108 | Z11, hold Z11A | ||
| S801-S812 | Z, hold ZP | ||
| All other G stands | To Z12, hold Z12A | W15 |
Note
Aircraft requesting a departure from V13 shall be instructed to taxi via Z and W15 to holding point V13.
Warning
Eastbound traffic flow on V must be avoided, as this blocks the exit taxiways from runway 30.
(See 6.1)
4.4.3 Runway 12 departure taxi procedures
When departing from 12:
| Stands | Taxi Route (part1) | Taxi Route (part2) | Holding Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| S289-S300 | Z5 | Z5, hold ZA | V4 or V1 |
| S301-S313 | Z6, hold ZB | Z, W7, W | |
| S340-S348 | direct via | ||
| S440-S448 | |||
| S324-S332 | Z7, hold ZE | ||
| S401-S410 | Z8, hold ZF | ||
| S420-S425 | Z9, hold Z9C | ||
| G100-G108 | Z11, hold Z11A | ||
| All other G stands | To Z12, hold W16A | W |
Warning
Westbound traffic flow on V must be avoided, as this blocks the exit taxiways from runway 12.
(See 6.3)
4.5 Arrival taxi procedures
4.5.1 General arrival taxi procedures
GMC shall assign an arrival stand to aircraft when they are on final approach.
Once the aircraft is handed off to GMC, they shall be taxied to their stand in accordance with the procedures laid down in 4.5.4.
4.5.2 Runway 30 arrival taxi procedures
Aircraft shall vacate 30 onto V10, V12 or V6 and are then handed off to GMC.
Aircraft shall be taxied in accordance with 6.2
4.5.3 Runway 12 arrival taxi procedures
Aircraft shall vacate 12 onto V7, V9 or V13 and are then handed off to GMC.
Aircraft shall be taxied in accordance with 6.4
4.5.4 Stand allocation procedure
| Area | Operator |
|---|---|
| S289-S313 | EK Sky Cargo |
| S324-S410 | Other Cargo |
| S340-S348L | Small Private Jets |
| S440R-S446L | International Carriers |
| S420R-S420L | Leased Carriers |
| S420R-S425L | Private Companies |
| G100-G108 | Falcon |
| G17 and G20 | Private Jet Hangars |
| G1-G8 | VIP Terminal |
| S801-S812 | Dubai Airshow |
4.5.5 Stand restrictions
ONLY stands S291-S294, S306, S310, S325, S329, G100-G108 and S801-S806 are A380 (code F) capable.
4.6 Low visibility operations (LVO)
4.6.1 LVO taxi routes
When LVO is in force shall only be issued taxi instructions in accordance with the designated LVO taxi routes.
Only CAT II/III holding points may be used during LVO (3.3.1).
4.7 Designated areas of responsibility
4.7.1 GMC positions
GMC is responsible for all aprons and associated taxiways.
(See 5.1)
4.7.2 Handoff procedure
Where transfer of control is to be made between controllers, aircraft shall not be cleared to a point beyond the current controller’s designated zone of responsibility unless there has been prior coordination with the next controller. Intermediate holding points may be used to satisfy this requirement.