Algiers Ground

General Provisions

The SMC controller’s callsign for radio communication and coordination is “Algiers Ground”.

The SMC controller is the first station for all departing aircraft (IFR/VFR) to call and is responsible for operations on the surface of Algiers International Airport such as pushback/engine start-up, repositioning, and taxi.

Runway Change Procedure

TWR shall provide ample notice to SMC before changing runway configuration. The last departure using the old configuration shall be coordinated between TWR, SMC, and APP.

Aircraft that have already been cleared to taxi using the old configuration shall be re-cleared if they have not already reached the holding point.