London FIR
Radar Manoeuvring Area
The Radar Manoeuvring Area (RMA) is the airspace in which Gatwick Directors can safely vector aircraft. The RMA is also split up into smaller sections. These sections define the levels you can drop aircraft to.
The arrangement of the Gatwick Radar Manoeuvring Area depends on the runways in use. During easterly operations (08R), the RMA is orientated from the stacks towards the final approach path of the easterly runway.
During westerly operations (26L), the RMA is orientated from the stacks towards the final approach paths of the westerly runway.
It is important that when vectoring aircraft inbound, you remain within the confined RMA airspace. If for whatever reason you need to vector an aircraft outside the RMA, you must coordinate with the appropriate TMA sector (Or LACC Sector if applicable).