SUBJ: Air Traffic Control This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing air traffic control services. Controllers are required to be familiar with provision of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations not covered by it. Aldo Benitez U.S. ATC Operations Coordinator Air Traffic Organization Johann Iovine U.S. ATC Operations Assistant Coordinator Air Traffic Organization 1
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Paragraph Page 1-1-1 PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER...2 1-1-2 AUDIENCE...2 1-1-3 WHERE TO FIND THIS ORDER...2 1-1-4 WHAT THIS ORDER CANCELS...2 1-1-5 EXPLINATION OF CHANGES...2 1-1-6 DISTRIBUTION...2 Chapter 2. Requirements 2-1-1 FREQUENCIES...4 2-1-2 AIRSPACE...4 Chapter 3. Operating Procedures 3-1-1 RUNWAY CONFIGURATION...5 3-1-2 CLEARANCES...5 3-1-3 TAXI AND GROUND MOVEMENT PROCEDURES...5 3-1-4 TOWER PROCEDURES...5 3-1-5 ARRIVAL PROCEDURES...5 3-1-6 DEPARTURE PROCEDURES...5 3-1-7 VFR PROCEDURES...6 2
Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1-1. PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and functions at the Atlanta ATCT and A80 TRACON. The guidelines and processes contained herein shall be followed as outlined unless otherwise coordinated. The procedures provided are supplemental to those contained in FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control. If there is any apparent conflict, procedures cited in FAA Order 7110.65 shall take precedence. 1-1-2. AUDIENCE This order applies to all ATC users and anyone using ATC directives. 1-1-3. WHERE TO FIND THIS ORDER This order is available on the IVAO USA Web site at: ivaous.org/main/docs 1-1-4. WHAT THIS ORDER CANCELS No present cancelation of previous order. 1-1-5. EXPLENATION OF CHANGES No present changes. 1-1-6. DSITRIBUTION This order is intended for use by controllers staffing Atlanta Airport and/or A80 TRACON positions. 1-1-6. DEFINITIONS ATCT Air Traffic Control Tower (Delivery/Ground/Tower) GC Ground Control (Ground) LC Local Control (Tower) TRACON Terminal Radar Approach Control (Approach/Departure) 3
Chapter 2. Requirements 2-1-1. FREQUENCIES IvAc Callsign Radio Callsign Frequency KATL_N_APP* Atlanta Approach 119.200 KATL_S_APP Atlanta Approach 127.900 KATL_N_DEP* Atlanta Departure 125.700 KATL_S_DEP Atlanta Departure 125.650 KATL_TWR Atlanta Tower 119.100 KATL_GND Atlanta Ground 119.750 KATL_DEL Clearance Delivery 118.100 *Primary 2-1-2. AIRSPACE a) LC. Tower airspace is defined laterally by the surface area of the ATL Class B airspace (generally a 7NM radius from the airport), and vertically from the surface up to 4000' MSL b) TRACON (a) Departure airspace is defined from Surface up to 11000 within a 40NM radius around the airport. (b) Approach airspace is defined from 5000 up to 14000 within a 40NM radius around the airport. 4
Chapter 3. Operating Procedures Standard Operating Procedures Atlanta Intl Airport (ATL) 3-1-1. RUNWAY CONFIGURATIONS a. East Ops b. West Ops 3-1-2. CLEARANCES 1) Departures: 8R / 9L 2) Arrivals: 8L / 9R / 10 1) Departures: 27R / 26L 2) Arrivals: 27L / 26R / 28 All departures shall receive an initial climb of 10,000ft. Aircraft filing no DP shall receive radar vectors after departure a. North-bound departures via: CADIT6 / NUGGT5 / SUMMT5 b. Northwest-bound departures via: COKEM5 c. Northeast-bound departures via: DAWGS5 / UGAAA3 d. West-bound departures via: GEETK6 / JCKTS6 / RMBLN6 e. East-bound departures via: DOOLY5 / MUNSN5 f. South-bound departures via: NOVSS4 / THRSR6 g. Southeast-bound departures via: BRAVS6 / PNUTT6 h. Southwest-bound departures via: JOGOR4 3-1-3. TAXI AND GROUND MOVEMENT PROCEDURES a. Departures (1) Aircraft going north in their direction of flight shall use 8R/26L as departing runway (2) Aircraft going south in their direction of flight shall use 9L/27R as departing runway b. Arrivals (1) Runway 25L/7R shall be used for aircraft with intentions to park south of this runway (2) Runway 25R/7L shall be used for aircraft with intentions to park north of this runway c. Runway Ownership (1) Ground Control is not responsible for taxiways between 8L/R and 9L/R 3-1-4. TOWER PROCEDURES a. Tower shall issue an initial heading for aircraft not on a DP (departure procedure) b. Tower shall not radar identify departing IFR aircraft c. Tower shall instruct a departing aircraft to contact Departure Control once they appear to be clear of any traffic. It is imperative that tower controllers observe departing traffic turning towards the assigned climb or heading before handing off. 3-1-5. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES a. Arrival Routing. Aircraft are going to be sent on one of the published Standard Terminal Arrival Routes. Approach is responsible for a smooth transition from Center to final approach. b. Arrival Information. The first position providing radar service to an arrival aircraft shall ensure current ATIS/arrival information has been received for the destination airport. c. Vectoring. Aircraft shall be separated in a 5NM sequence and be vectored according to the A80 flow chart. 3-1-6. DEPARTURE PROCEDURES a. Aircrafts shall be vectored the quickest way out of ATL airport in accordance with the current arrival plans. 5
3-1-7. VFR PROCEDURES Airspace Delegation a. Atlanta class Bravo airspace dimensions: (1) Vertical: SFC-12500 MSL (2) Lateral: up to 42NM around ATL b. Class Bravo- Tower airspace delegation: (1) Vertical: SFC-4000 MSL (2) Lateral: up to 7NM around ATL c. Class Bravo- TRACON airspace delegation: (1) Vertical: 2500-12500 MSL (2) Lateral: up to 42NM around ATL Operations: a) Aircraft with intentions to enter/cross or leave Atlanta Class Bravo airspace are required to receive a clearance in order to proceed. b) Aircraft shall receive a transponder code (0101-0166) prior receiving the clearance (if flying). 1) Leaving Class Bravo. Cleared out of Atlanta Class Bravo airspace, maintain VFR at or below 3000, Transponder. 2) Crossing Class Bravo. Cleared through Atlanta Class Bravo airspace, maintain VFR at or below 3000. 3) Entering Class Bravo. Cleared into Atlanta Class Bravo airspace, maintain VFR at or below 3000. 6