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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

POTOMAC TRACON

EFFECTIVE DATE:DECEMBER10,2012

ORDER

PCT TRACON

PCT 7110.65FORDER


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7110.111 Updated sectorization RR 07/15/14 -

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SUBJ: PCT 7110.65F

This order provides direction and guidance for the day-to-day operations of the Potomac TRACON and prescribes air

traffic control procedures and phraseology. Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of these

procedures.

This document is only to be used in a simulated environment. This document shall not be referenced or utilized in live

operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Washington ARTCC, VATUSA, and VATSIM do not take any

responsibility for uses of this order outside of the simulation environment.

/Matt Grastorf/

Air Traffic Manager

Washington ARTCC

VIRTUAL AIR TRAFFIC SIMULATION NETWORK

VATUSA DIVISIONWASHINGTON ARTCC


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 6

CHAPTER 2. RADAR TEAM POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................... 7

SECTION 1. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3. CHESAPEAKE AREA ............................................................................................................................................. 9

SECTION 1. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

SECTION 2. CHESAPEAKE SPECIFIC STARS ENTRY AND DATA DISPLAY ............................................................................. 10

SECTION 3. RADAR TEAM PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................... 11

SECTION 4. PREARRANGED COORDINATION .................................................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 5. SATELLITE AIRPORT CLEARANCES ................................................................................................................. 13

SECTION 6. GRACO ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

SECTION 7. PALEO ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

SECTION 8. BWIFS ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

SECTION 9. BELAY .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

SECTION 10. BWIFN .......................................................................................................................................................... 26

SECTION 11. WOOLY ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

SECTION 12. BUFFR ........................................................................................................................................................... 32

CHAPTER 4. JAMES RIVER AREA ........................................................................................................................................... 35

SECTION 1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 35

SECTION 2. JAMES RIVER SPECIFIC ARTS ENTRIES AND DATA DISPLAY ............................................................................ 36


SECTION 4. CHOWE ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

SECTION 5. CHOEA ............................................................................................................................................................ 40

SECTION 6. FLTRK .............................................................................................................................................................. 42

SECTION 7. RICFR .............................................................................................................................................................. 46

SECTION 8. TAPPA ............................................................................................................................................................. 49

CHAPTER 5. SHENANDOAH AREA ........................................................................................................................................ 52

SECTION 1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 52

SECTION 2. SHENANDOAH SPECIFIC ARTS ENTRY AND DATA DISPLAY ............................................................................ 54


SECTION 4. BRSTO ............................................................................................................................................................. 58

SECTION 5. BARIN ............................................................................................................................................................. 60


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SECTION 6. IADFW ............................................................................................................................................................ 63

SECTION 7. IADFC .............................................................................................................................................................. 69

SECTION 8. IADFE .............................................................................................................................................................. 70

SECTION 9. RCOLA ............................................................................................................................................................. 74

SECTION 10. MANNE ......................................................................................................................................................... 76

SECTION 11. MULRR .......................................................................................................................................................... 80

SECTION 12. LUCKE ........................................................................................................................................................... 83

SECTION 13. ASPER ........................................................................................................................................................... 86

SECTION 14. TILLY ............................................................................................................................................................. 91

SECTION 18. BINNS ........................................................................................................................................................... 95

SECTION 16. SIMULTANEOUS ILS APPROACHES (SIMULS) ............................................................................................... 97

SECTION 17. LEESBURG SHELF ........................................................................................................................................ 100

CHAPTER 6. MOUNT VERNON AREA .................................................................................................................................. 102SECTION 1. GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 102

SECTION 2. MOUNT VERNON SPECIFIC STARS ENTRY AND DATA DISPLAY .................................................................... 103

SECTION 3. RADAR TEAM PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................... 104

SECTION 4. PREARRANGED COORDINATION .................................................................................................................. 105

SECTION 5. ABBREVIATED ARRIVAL COORDINATION ..................................................................................................... 121

SECTION 6. ADWFR ......................................................................................................................................................... 122

SECTION 7. ADWAR ......................................................................................................................................................... 123

SECTION 7. DEALE ........................................................................................................................................................... 126

SECTION 8. OJAAY ........................................................................................................................................................... 129

SECTION 9. DCAFR ........................................................................................................................................................... 132

SECTION 10. OJAAY ......................................................................................................................................................... 135

SECTION 11. FLUKY ......................................................................................................................................................... 138

SECTION 12. TYSON ......................................................................................................................................................... 141

SECTION 13. KRANT......................................................................................................................................................... 144

SECTION 14. LURAY ......................................................................................................................................................... 147

APPENDIX 1. POSITION RELIEF BRIEFING CHECKLIST .......................................................................................................... 149


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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

1.

PURPOSE. This order provides direction and guidance for the day-to-day operation of the Potomac TRACON

(PCT). All air traffic personnel shall familiarize themselves with the provisions of this order as they pertain to

their responsibilities and area of specialization.

2.

AUDIENCE. This order is distributed to those personnel working any area within the Potomac TRACON (PCT).

3. WHERE CAN I FIND THIS ORDER.This order can be found on the Virtual Washington ARTCC website under

SOPs/LOAs.

4.

EFFECTIVE DATE.This order is effective December 10th, 2012.

5.

WHAT THIS ORDER CANCELS.This order cancels PCT-CHP SOP 7110.65D, dated 4/9/2010, PCT-JRV SOP

7110.65D, dated 4/9/2010, PCT-MTV SOP 7110.65A, dated 2/6/2011, and PCT-SHD SOP 7110.65A, dated6/1/2010, effective immediately.

6. SCOPE OF ORDER.

a.

The operational procedures contained within this Order are supplemental to FAA Orders 7110.65 and

7210.3. These procedures are applicable to performance evaluation, training, and certification. The

implementation and continued use of the procedures contained in this Order standardize operations at

Potomac TRACON and provide the user with a constant, predictable level of service.

b.

Potomac TRACON personnel shall comply with the provisions of this order that pertain to their

operational responsibilities/areas. All personnel are also required to know adjacent sector airspace and

frequencies.

7.

POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROCEDURES.

a.

The duty and responsibility of all personnel is to efficiently and effectively apply procedures that provide

safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the VATUSA National Airspace System.

8.

WORD MEANINGS.

a.

Must or an action verb in the imperative sense, means a procedure is mandatory.

b. Should means that a procedure is recommended.

c.

May or need not means a procedure is optional.

d.

Will means futurity, not a requirementfor the application of a procedure.e.

Singular words include the plural; plural words include the singular.


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CHAPTER 2. RADAR TEAM POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

SECTION 1. GENERAL

1.

SIGN IN/SIGN OUT PROCEDURES. All personnel are required to sign into the network with the appropriate call

sign and frequency, as denoted in this order.

2.

TRANSFER OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITY AND USE OF CHECKLIST.

a.

The transfer of position responsibility shall be accomplished to provide and maintain operational

continuity.

b. The relief briefing shall involve the use of a tailored checklist, which lists the operational conditions

applicable to the position being relieved (See Appendix 1).

c. Relieved controllers shall monitor and observe the position for a minimum of two (2) minutes after

completion of relief briefing/transfer of position responsibility.

3.

AUTO ACQUISITION OF DEPARTURES.

a.

The towers are responsible for determining if automatic radar acquisition of a departure from theirairport has occurred. Upon notification from the tower that automatic acquisition has not occurred, or

for satellite airport departures that do not acquire, the first PCT sector to work a departure is

responsible for initiating a radar track.

4.

STARS INFORMATION. Arrival sectors shall ensure the appropriate arrival information is entered in scratch pad

areas prior to frequency change to the tower.

5.

PRE-ARRANGED COORDINATION. Prearranged coordination procedures are only authorized as outline in the

appropriate chapters.

6. COORDINATION METHODS.All coordination shall be accomplished using approved methods appropriate to

specific circumstances. Coordination methods shall be chosen to minimize distractions, minimize opportunities

for miscommunications, and maximize personnels attention to their operational positions.

7.

AIRCRAFT BETWEEN SECTOR ALTITUDES.

a.

PCT sector boundary altitudes are defined in increments of 1,000 feet. A controller whose airspace

overlies anothers airspace has jurisdiction over the 500 foot VFR altitude between the two sectors for

VFR traffic, unless otherwise specified.

b.

It is the responsibility of the controller working a heavy jet aircraft to ensure that necessary coordination

takes place prior to allowing a heavy jet to operate at an altitude less than 1,000 feet above anyadjacent sector or tower airspace boundary.


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CHAPTER 3. CHESAPEAKE AREA

SECTION 1. GENERAL

1.

PURPOSE. This chapter establishes the standard operating procedures for the Chesapeake specialty and

prescribes the operational procedures unique to the Chesapeake Area. Personnel assigned to the Chesapeake

Area must be familiar with and adhere to the information and procedures described in this chapter to provide a

safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in Potomac TRACON and Chesapeake Area airspace.

2.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES. The Chesapeake Area is responsible for arrivals, departures, and overflights in and

out of the Potomac TRACON Chesapeake Area airspace.

3. CHESAPEAKE AREA SECTORS/POSITIONS.

Position Name Keyboard Symbol Frequency Call Sign Relief Call Sign Voice Room

BELAY 1B 125.520 BWI_B_APP BWI_1B_APP PCT_1B

BUFFR 1H 133.850 BWI_H_APP BWI_1H_APP PCT_1H

BWIFN 1N 119.000 BWI_N_APP BWI_1N_APP PCT_1NBWIFS 1S 119.700 BWI_S_APP BWI_1S_APP PCT_1S

GRACO 1G 124.550 BWI_G_DEP BWI_1G_DEP PCT_1G

WOOLY 1W 128.700 BWI_W_DEP BWI_1W_DEP PCT_1W

4.

COMBINING POSITIONS. Area positions and frequencies are normally combined as indicated below. Unless

authorized by the ATM, DATM, EC, or CIC, no other position other than the primary position may be opened.

BUFFR

123.82

BELAY

125.52

PALEO

133.75

BWIFN

119.0

GRACO

124.55

WOOLY

128.7

BWIFS

119.7


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SECTION 2. CHESAPEAKE SPECIFIC STARS ENTRY AND DATA DISPLAY

1.

SCRATCH PAD ENTRIES. The first CHP area sector to handle a CHP area arrival shall enter the appropriate scratch

pad entry using the table below for BWI arrivals or the airport identifier for satellite arrivals.

RWY ID

33L

33RR10

15L

R22

R4

ILA

Note:ILA Instrument Low Approach is only for practice approaches.

Note: Aircraft requesting an approach other than the approach advertised on the ATIS must have the first letter of the

approach (excluding VOR, which must use O), followed by the last two units of the runway (i.e. I28, O3L).


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SECTION 3. RADAR TEAM PROCEDURES

1.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES. The first sector to provide service to a CHP area arrival shall:

a.

Ensure the pilot is familiar with the IFR cancellation procedures for the airport of intended landing.

b.

Ensure the pilot has the current ATIS, AWOS, or is advised weather is not available.

c.

Ensure arrival information is forwarded for traffic landing APG, ESN and MTN, provided a tower is open.

2.

CHP AREA PROCEDURES.

a. Aircraft crossing over BAL shall be in level flight prior to 5 DME. Transfer of communication shall be

accomplished prior to 5 DME. This is due to a potential loss of radar contact as the aircraft passes in the

vinicity of the ASR main bang.

3.

SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE. R4001 protects Aberdeen Proving Grounds, where virtual military ordinance is fired and

tested. Separate non-participating aircraft from R4001 to avoid the airspace. Separation minima is not required.

4.

OTHER OPERATIONS. Normal runway configurations are contained in the BWI/PCT LOA. Adverse wind, weather,

and airfield conditions may dictate that any combination of runways may be used.

5.

PRACTICE APPROACHES. Provide IFR lateral separation to VFR aircraft conducting practice instrument

approaches to BWI and MTN. A minimum of 500 feet vertical separation must be maintained unless heavy jet

separation is required. IFR lateral separation must commence at the time the aircraft receives an approach

clearance.


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SECTION 4. PREARRANGED COORDINATION

1.

PROCEDURES.

a.

Prearranged coordination may be applied by the positions listed below in the areas depicted on the

sector airspace diagrams and with the guidelines in this Section. Coordination is considered to have

been effected under the following conditions:

1)

The STARS system is operational.

2)

Controllers who penetrate another controllers airspace using P-ACP shall display data block

information of that controllers aircraft which must contain, at a minimum, position symbol and

altitude information.

b.

CHP controllers whose airspace is designated for prearranged coordination purposes must:

1)

Start a radar track on all radar identified primary targets under his/her control.

2)

Point out non-STARS tracked aircraft in the prearranged coordination area to the appropriate

authorized controller.

3)

If a CHP controller receives a point out from another sector on any traffic in/entering a

designated prearranged coordination area, he/she must ensure that this traffic is coordinated

with the appropriate authorized controller.

c.

The appropriate authorized controller must ensure separation from all tracked or non-tracked targets

operating within the designated airspace.

2.

RESPONSIBILITIES.

a.

KRANT is authorized to penetrate BUFFRs airspace with IAD (and satellite) SWANN, PALEO, and DAILY

departures from 11,000 to 17,000 in the area depicted in .

b. KRANT is authorized to penetrate WOOLYs airspace with IAD (and satellite) SWANN, PALEO, and DAILY

departures from 11,000 to 17,000 in the area depicted in .


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CHAPTER 5. SATELLITE AIRPORT CLEARANCES

1.

SATELLITE PROCEDURES.

a.

Unless otherwise coordinated, issue the following initial instruction and altitude in conjunction with IFR

satellite clearances. All other satellites are as coordinated with the sector.

Airport Climb Out Instructions Sector

MTN MTN issues clearances per LOA when the tower is open. BWIFNFDK East departures enter controlled airspace direct EMI then via cleared route. Maintain 3,000. BELAY

FDK*West departures enter controlled airspace direct MRB then via cleared route. Maintain

3,000.MULRR

GAI Enter controlled airspace direct WOOLY or EMI then via cleared route. Maintain 3,000. WOOLY

DMW Enter controlled airspace direct EMI then via cleared route. Maintain 3,000. BELAY

2W2 Enter controlled airspace direct EMI then via cleared route. Maintain 3,000. BELAY

APG Enter controlled airspace heading 270 for vectors on course. Maintain 3,000. BELAY

ESN Enter controlled airspace heading 350 for vectors on course. Maintain 2,000. PALEO

b.

Pilots must be instructed to expect filed or assigned final altitude ten (10) minutes after departure and

to Hold for Release while the release is coordinated.

c.

If flow restrictions affect a departure, APREQ with the appropriate TMU before obtaining a release from

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SECTION 6. GRACO

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for the GRACO sector is 1G, and the assigned frequency is

124.550.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE. GRACO is delegated the airspace as depicted in figures 3-6-1 and 3-6-2.

3.

GENERAL.GRACO works all BWI departures and PCT overflights over PALEO, SWANN, DAILY, SBY, and PXT.

4.

CHESAPEAKE AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.

a.

SWANN/PALEO Departure Gates

1)

Vector on course, climb to 14,000, hand off to ZDC.

b.

DAILY Departure Gate

1)Vector aircraft between the DAILY gate (ENO251R and ENO244R), direct DAILY or on a heading

to join south of OTT.

2)

Hand off to KRANT at or above 11,000 climbing to 14,000.

3)

KRANT has control for westbound turns on contact.

5.

MOUNT VERNON AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.

a.

SWANN/PALEO Departure Gates

1)

Jet aircraft requesting at or below 13,000 will be handed off from KRANT at or above 6,000

climbing to 11,000. Aircraft will be established on the AML091R or direct PALEO.

2)Climb to requested altitude, and hand off to ZDC.

6.

ILG/DOV AREA ARRIVALS.

a.

Aircraft will be handed off from DEALE crossing OTT at 11,000.

b.

Aircraft may be cleared direct DOV airport, and should cross the airspace boundary at 7,000.c.

Hand off to Dover Approach. Transfer of communications authorizes Dover Approach for turns no

greater 30 degrees left or right and control for descent.

7. PHL AREA ARRIVALS

a.

PHL Airport Arrivals

1)

Jet aircraft must be at 9,000 and handed off to PHL-South Arrival.

b.

PHL North Satellite Arrivals

1)

Jet aircraft must be at 11,000 and handed off to PHL-South High.

8.

NEW YORK AREA ARRIVALSa. LGA Airport Arrivals

1)Turboprop aircraft must be at 12,000 and handed off to PHL-South High.

b.

EWR Airport Arrivals

1)

Turboprop aircraft must be at 11,000 and handed off to PHL-South High.

c.

EWR Area Satellite Arrivals

1)

Turboprop aircraft must be at 12,000 and handed off to PHL-South High.


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FIGURE 3-6-1. GRACO West


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SECTION 7. PALEO

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for the PALEO sector is 1P, and the assigned frequency is

133.75.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE. PALEO is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 3-7-1 and 3-7-2.

3.

GENERAL.PALEO provides initial service to BWI prop arrivals over ENO, PXT, and SBY, BWI/DCA/ADW arrivals

over BILIT, departure/arrival service to ESN and W29, and overflight traffic on V44, V268, and V214 at 8,000 feet

and below and V93 and V308 at 10,000 feet and below.

4.

CHESAPEAKE AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

West Operation

1)Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC crossing BILIT at 11,000 at 250 kts.

2)Aircraft assigned RWY 22, 28, or 33L must be vectored aircraft direct JANNS or towards JANNS

and issued a descent to 4,000. Hand off to BWIFS.

3)

Aircraft assigned RWY 33R must be vectored to enter BWIFN airspace. Descend to 3,000.

Handoff to BWIFN. BWIFN has control for turns towards BWIFN airspace and descent on

contact.

b.

East Operation

1)

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC crossing BILIT at 11,000 and 250 kts.

2)

Aircraft assigned RWY 15L or 15R must be vectored towards MTN. Descend to 4,000. Handoff

to BWIFN. BWIFN has control for turns towards BWIFN airspace and descent on contact.

3)Aircraft assigned RWY 4 or 10 must be vectored to NAVEY to join the RAVNN-STAR or vectors to

parallel the arrival. Descend to 5,000. Handoff to BWIFS.

5.

MOUNT VERNON AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.a.

Jet Arrivals

1)

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC crossing BILIT at 14,000 (250 kts may be assigned

depending on traffic flow).

2)Aircraft on the BILIT-STAR or BILIT direct DCA must cross DEALE or 25nm east of DCA at 10,000

at 250 kts.

3)

Handoff to ENSUE.

b.

Prop Arrivals

1)

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC established on V308.

2)

Descend to 4,000.

3)

Handoff to ADWAR.

6. NEW YORK AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

EWR Airport Arrivals

1)

Piston aircraft must be at 5,000 and handed off to PHL-North Departure.


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FIGURE 3-7-1. PALEO West


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SECTION 8. BWIFS

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for BWIFS is 1S, and the assigned frequency is 119.70.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE. BWIFS is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 3-8-1 and 3-8-2.

3. GENERAL. BWIFS is responsible for arrival traffic to BWI RWY 10, 33L, 4, FME, and ANP airports.

4. CHESAPEAKE AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

West Operation

1)

BWIFS will receive handoffs from DEALE at 6,000 on the OTT/RAVNN-STAR.

2)

BWIFS will receive handoffs from PALEO at 4,000 direct JANNS or vectors towards JANNS.

3)

BWIFS will receive handoffs from BELAY at 5,000 on a vector towards MTN in a single flow.

4)BWIFS will receive handoffs from WOOLY at 2,000 on a vector towards FME.

b. East Operation

1)

BWIFS will receive handoffs from DEALE at 6,000 on the OTT/RAVNN-STAR.

2)

BWIFS will receive handoffs from PALEO at 5,000 direct NAVEY to join the RAVNN-STAR or

vectors towards NAVEY.

3)

BWIFS will receive handoffs from BELAY at 5,000 on a vector towards SLOAF in a single flow.

After the handoff has been completed, descend to 4,000 into BWIFS airspace.

4)

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FIGURE 3-8-1. BWIFS West


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FIGURE 3-8-2. BWIFS East


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SECTION 9. BELAY

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for the BELAY sector is 1B, and the assigned frequency is

125.52.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.BELAY is delegated the airspace depicted in Figures 3-9-1 and 3-9-2.

3.

GENERAL.BELAY is responsible for CHP and MTV Area Arrivals, BWI departures routed over EMI, HAR, or LRP,

and arrivals/departures at FDK, DMV, and 2W2.

4.

CHESAPEAKE AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

West Operation

i.

BELAY will receive handoffs on EMI-STAR arrivals from BUFFR crossing RUANE at 11,000, 250kts

(if in an east operation).

ii.

Aircraft assigned RWY 33L must be:

1.

Vectored in a single flow toward MTN.

2.

Descend to 5,000. Handoff to BWIFS.

iii.

Aircraft assigned all other runways must be:

1.

Vectored in a single flow toward MTN.

2.

Descend to 4,000. Handoff to BWIFN.

iv.

GAI arrivals must be direct GAI or vectored towards GAI descending to 4,000. Handoff to

WOOLY.

b. East Operation

i.

BELAY will receive handoff on EMI-STAR arrivals from BUFFR crossing RUANE at 11,000, 250kts.

ii.

Aircraft assigned RWY 10 must be:

1.

Vectored in a single flow towards SLOAF.

2.

Descend to 5,000. Handoff to BWIFS. After completion of the handoff, descend theaircraft to 4,000 before the communications transfer.

iii.

Aircraft assigned RWY 15L/15R must be:

1.

Vectored in a single flow towards SLOAF.

2.

Descend to 4,000. Handoff to BWIFN. BWIFN has control for turns toward BWIFN

airspace and descent.

5.

MOUNT VERNON AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

SKILS/CLIPR/..BAL Arrivals

i.

BELAY will receive handoffs from ZNY on MXE.V378.BAL crossing TRISH at 12,000.

ii.

Issue the BAL crossing restriction and the landing direction at DCA.iii.

Handoff to WOOLY. Aircraft must be in trail as one flow.


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FIGURE 3-9-1. BELAY West


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FIGURE 3-9-2. BELAY East


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SECTION 10. BWIFN

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS symbol for BWIFN is 1N, and the assigned frequency is 119.0.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE. BWIFN is delegated the airspace as depicted by Figures 3-10-1 and 3-10-2.

3. GENERAL. BWIFN is responsible for arrivals to BWI RWY 15L, 33R, and for MTN and Essex airports.


a.

BWIFN will receive handoffs from BELAY with aircraft descending to 4,000.

b.

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Figure 3-10-1. BWIFN West


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Figure 3-10-2. BWIFN East


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SECTION 11. WOOLY

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for the WOOLY sector is 1W, and the assigned frequency is

128.70.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.WOOLY is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 3-11-1 and 3-11-2.

3.

GENERAL.

a. WOOLY provides initial service to BWI Westbound departures, SHD and MTV area over flights, and MTV

area arrivals.

b.

BUFFR shall advise WOOLY when holding commences at BUFFR.

c.

WOOLY shall coordinate with SHD for instrument approaches to GAI as follows:

i.

VOR RWY 14: A verbal or automated handoff between areas constitutes coordination for SHD to

protect the appropriate airspace. Aircraft that do not originate from SHD area shall be pointed

out to SHD (IAD-N: MULLR; IAD-S: IADFE).

ii.

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14 or NDB RWY 14: Coordinate verbally at all times.

4.


a.

Northbound Jet Departures

i.

Climb to 9,000 on a 330 heading. Handoff to BELAY. BELAY has control for turns.

b.

TERPZ-SID.BUFFR or BUFFR Departures

i.

Climb to 16,000 direct BUFFR or on the TERPZ-SID.

ii.

Handoff to BUFFR at or above 12,000.

iii.

BUFFR has control for turns and climbs west of WOOLY intersection toward BUFFR airspace.

c.

TERPZ-SID.JERES or JERES.J220/J227/J211 Departures

i.

Climb to 16,000 on a radar vector towards JERES or on the TERPZ-SID.

ii.

Handoff to BUFFR at or above 12,000.iii.

BUFFR has control for turns and climbs west of WOOLY intersection towards BUFFR airspace.

d.

TERPZ-SID.LDN/RAMAY/FLUKY/HAFNR, AML.J149, or MOL departures

i.

Climb to 17,000 on a radar vector between the EMI208R and EMI220R or on the TERPZ-SID.

ii.

Handoff to FLUKY at or above 11,000.

5.


a.

Jet Arrivals

i.

WOOLY shall receive handoffs from BELAY descending to cross BAL at 10,000 at 250kts.

ii.

Handoff to ENSUE. Transfer communications by 5 NM north of BAL.

b.

Prop Arrivalsi.

WOOLY shall receive handoffs from BELAY descending to cross BAL at 6,000.

ii.

Handoff to ENSUE. Transfer communications by 5 NM north of BAL.


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Figure 3-11-1. WOOLY West


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Figure 3-11-2. WOOLY East


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SECTION 12. BUFFR

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for the BUFFR sector is 1H, and the assigned frequency is

133.850.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE. BUFFR is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figure 3-12-1.

3.

GENERAL.

a. BUFFR has control in ASPERs airspace for turns to the left on contact and control for turns to the right

leaving 10,000 feet.

b.

BUFFR has control for turns towards their airspace for jets and props handed off by TYSON routed over

J220/J227/J211/J518, within the confines of LURAY airspace north of AML.


a. EMI-STAR or V166.EMI Arrivals

i.

BUFFR will receive handoffs from ZDC crossing BUBBI or MUMSY at 15,000.

ii.

Aircraft must cross RUANE at 11,000 (250kts if BWI is East).

iii.

Handoff to BELAY.

5.


a.

TERPZ-SID.JERES or JERES.J220/J227/J211 Departures

i.

BUFFR will receive handoffs from WOOLY climbing to 16,000.

ii. BUFFR has control for turns and climbs west of WOOLY airspace towards BUFFR airspace.

iii. Climb to 17,000. Handoff to ZDC.

b.

TERPZ-SID.BUFFR or BUFFR.J518 Departures

i.

BUFFR will receive handoffs from WOOLY climbing to 16,000.

ii.

BUFFR has control for turns and climbs west of WOOLY airspace towards BUFFR airspace.iii.

Climb to 17,000. Handoff to ZDC.

6. MOUNT VERNON AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.

a. J220/J227/J211/J518 Jet Departures

i.

BUFFR will receive handoffs from TYSON climbing to 17,000.

ii.

BUFFR has control for turns at the west boundary of Area C.

iii.

Vector aircraft on course. Handoff to ZDC.

b.

J220/J227/J211/J518 Prop Departures

i.

BUFFR will receive handoffs from TYSON climbing to 12,000.

ii.

BUFFR has control for turns at the west boundary of Area C.iii. Vector aircraft on course. Handoff to ZDC.


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CHAPTER 4. JAMES RIVER AREA

SECTION 1. GENERAL

1.

PURPOSE. This chapter establishes the standard operating procedures for the James River specialty and

prescribes the operational procedures unique to the James River Area. Personnel assigned to the James River

Area shall be familiar with and adhere to the information and procedures described in this chapter to provide a

safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in Potomac TRACON and James River Area airspace.

2.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES. The James River Area is responsible for arrivals, departures, and overflights in and

out of the Potomac TRACON James River Area airspace.

3. JAMES RIVER AREA SECTORS/POSITIONS.

Position Name Frequency STARS Symbol Call Sign Relief Call Sign Voice Room

CHOWE 132.850 2W CHO_W_APP CHO_2W_APP PCT_2W

CHOEA 120.520 2E CHO_E_APP CHO_2E_APP PCT_2E

FLTRK 126.800 2L RIC_L_APP RIC_2L_APP PCT_2L

RICFR 118.200 2F RIC_F_APP RIC_2F_APP PCT_2F

TAPPA 126.400 2P RIC_P_APP RIC_2P_APP PCT_2P

4.

COMBINGIN POSITIONS/FREQUENCIES. Area positions and frequencies are normally combined as indicated in

the following diagram.

CHOWE

132.85

CHOEA

120.52

FLTRK

134.70

RICFR

118.20

TAPPA

126.40

CHOEA

120.52

FLTRK

134.70

FLTRK

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SECTION 2. JAMES RIVER SPECIFIC ARTS ENTRIES AND DATA DISPLAY

1.

RESPONSIBILITIES. The first James River Area position to provide service to an IFR or VFR aircraft shall be

responsible for entering/ensuring scratch pad data is complete and correct.

2.

SCRATCH PAD ENTRIES.

a. Arrivals.Feeder/Final controllers shall enter runway information on all aircraft landing RIC/CHO and

amend it as appropriate. The following format must be used:

Table 4-2-1. Richmond Arrival Scratch Pad

RIC ARRIVALS STARS IDENTIFIER

RWY 2/20 R02 / R20

RWY 34/16 R34 / R16

RWY 7/25 R07 / R25

Table 4-2-2. Charlottesville Arrival Scratch Pad

CHO ARRIVALS STARS IDENTIFIER

ILS I

VISUAL A

NDB N

GPS G


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SECTION 3. RADAR TEAM PROCEDURES

1.

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES.

a.

Unless otherwise coordinated, the RICFR controller receiving a handoff from JRV feeder positions will

have control for descent and turns within the transferring controllers airspace.

b.

All practice approaches to Richmond International Airport must be coordinated with the tower by the

feeder position.

c.

Missed approach information must be issued to the practice approach aircraft by the feeder position

prior to handoff to the final position.

2.

SEQUENCING ARRIVAL TRAFFIC. During periods when RICFR is combined, the sequence for arrivals at the

Richmond International Airport is determined as follows:

a.

During VFR conditions and when Richmond Tower has determined that simultaneous approaches may

be conducted:

i.

North Operation: FLTRK has the sequencing responsibility for Runway 02. TAPPA has sequencing

responsibility for Runway 34.

ii.

South Operation: TAPPA has sequencing responsibility for Runway 25. FLTRK has sequencing

responsibility for Runway 20.

iii.

The feeder requiring the use of any other runway is responsible for coordinating this operation

with the affected positions including Richmond Tower.

b.

During IFR conditions or when Richmond Tower has determined that simultaneous approaches cannot

be conducted:

i.

North Operation: TAPPA has the responsibility for determining the approach sequence.

ii.

South Operation: FLTRK has the responsibility for determining the approach sequence.

3.

SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE.

a.

Restricted Areas.i.

R6601Fort A. P. HillSurface to 5,000 MSL (PCT).

ii.

R6602AFort PickettSurface up to but not including 4,000 MSL (ZDC).

iii.

R6602BFort Pickett4,000 MSL up to but not including 11,000 MSL (ZDC).

iv.

R6602CFort Pickett11,000 MSL up to but not including FL180 (ZDC).

b.

Military Operations Areas.

i.

HILL MOASurface to 3,000 MSL (PCT).

ii.

PICKETT 1 MOAAvailable sunrise to sunset from 500 to 6,000 MSL (ZDC).

iii.

PICKETT 2 MOAAvailable sunrise to sunset from 500 to 10,000 MSL (ZDC).

iv.

PICKETT 3 MOAAvailable sunrise to sunset from 4,000 to 10,000 MSL (ZDC).

v.

FARMWILLE MOAAvailable sunrise to 1430Z and 2100-2200Z, Monday through Friday from300 AGL to 5,000 MSL (ZDC).

vi.

DEMO 1 MOA500 to 5,000 MSL (PCT).

vii.

DEMO 2 MOA10,000 to 15,000 MSL (PCT).

c.

Controlled Firing Area.A. P. Hill Controlled Firing Area (CFA)Same geographical boundaries of R6601,

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SECTION 4. CHOWE

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION.The STARS position symbol for CHOWE is 2W, and the assigned frequency is 132.85.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.CHOWE is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figure 4-4-1.

3. GENERAL.

a.

Provide arrival radar service within area of jurisdiction.

b. Be responsible for IFR releases from SHD, VBW, and W13 airports.

4.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ARRIVAL FLOW

a.

Landing CHO/LKU/OMH/GVE

i.

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC either level at 7,000, 9,000, or descending to 10,000.

ii. Clear aircraft direct destination airport, descend to 7,000.

iii. Handoff to CHOEA. CHOEA has control for descent.

b.

Landing SHD/VBW/W13

i.

Aircraft will be handed off from CHOEA on a vector toward STAUT at or below 8,000. CHOWE

has control for turns and descent.

ii.

Vector aircraft for approach to destination.

iii.

Ensure IFR cancellation is received from each aircraft.

5.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA DEPARTURE FLOW

a. Westbound CHO departures

i. Aircraft will be handed off from CHOEA climbing to 6,000 on a vector to join route. CHOWE has

control for climb.

ii.

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Figure 4-4-1. CHOWE Airspace


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SECTION 5. CHOEA

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for CHOEA is 2E, and the assigned frequency is 120.52.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.CHOEA is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figure 4-5-1.

3. GENERAL.

a.


b. Establish IFR arrivals in approach sequence to the Charlottesville Airport, and transfer control for

Charlottesville Tower in order of approach sequence.

c.

Be responsible for IFR releases from CHO, LKU, OMH, and GVE airports.

4.

SHD/JRV COORDINATION AND PROCEDURES. JRV shall have control for turns thirty degrees either side of a

track south of FLUKY and shall ensure these aircraft remain clear of DEMO MOA airspace.

5.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

CHO/LKU/OMH/GVE Arrivals

i.

CHOEA will receive handoffs from CHOWE direct destination airport descending to 7,000.

ii.

CHOEA has control for descent.

iii.

Vector aircraft for the active approach.

b.

SHD/VBW/W13 Arrivals

i.

Vector arrivals toward STAUT.

ii.

Aircraft must be at 8,000 or below.

iii.

Handoff to CHOWE. CHOWE has control for turns and descent.

6.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.

a.

Eastbound Departuresi.

Climb to 9,000 or their cruise altitude, whichever is lower.

ii.

Vector on course.

iii.

If below 9,000, handoff to FLTRK. Else, handoff to ZDC.

b. Westbound Departures

i.

Climb to 6,000.

ii.

Vector on course.

iii.

Handoff to CHOWE. CHOWE has control for climb.

7.

SHENANDOAH AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

HEF/JYO Arrivalsi.

Descend aircraft to 5,000. Aircraft must be direct CSN direct destination airport.

ii.

Handoff to BRSTO.


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Figure 4-5-1. CHOEA Airspace


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SECTION 6. FLTRK

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for FLTRK is 2L, and the assigned frequency is 126.800.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.FLTRK is delegated the airspace as designated in Figures 4-6-1 and 4-6-2.

3. GENERAL.

a.


b. Provide Class C services.

c.

Be responsible for IFR releases from PTB, VA39, OFP, APH, and FCI airports.

d.

FLTRK may delegate the FCI shelf to RICFR as needed.

e.

FLTRK may delegate the OFP shelf to RICFR as needed.

4. SHD/JRV COORDINATION AND PROCEDURES.

a. JRV must release 9,000 feet to SHD within that portion of the BRV HPASA that is within JRV airspace

whenever SHD advises holding is necessary. SHD shall release 9,000 feet back to JRV when holding is

terminated and the airspace vacated.

b.

JRV must have control direct RIC south of BRV.

c.

SHD must have control for turns towards the destination airport and for descent of arrival traffic within

the confines of the BRV HPASA. SHD assumes responsibility to coordinate with adjacent facilities/sectors

as necessary.

5. RICHMOND AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a. FAK Arrivals

i.

Jet aircraft will be handed off from ZDC descending to cross the common boundary at 9,000.

ii.

Propeller driven aircraft will be handed off from ZDC descending to cross 35 west/northwest of

FAK at 10,000. Vertical separation may be used in lieu of intrail spacing on these arrivals.iii.

Propeller driven aircraft via V16.FAK must cross the common boundary at 5,000 or 7,000.

iv.

North Operation

1.

Vector aircraft to a point near 7 DME west of RIC.

2.

Descend to 4,000. Handoff to RICFR.

v.

South Operation

1.

Vector aircraft to a point near an 812 mile base for their assigned runway.

2.


b.

MANGE/MELIA/LVL Arrivals

i.

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC crossing MANGE/MELIA/LVL at 10,000 and 250 knots.

Transfer of communications must be at the common boundary.ii.

North Operation

1.

Vector aircraft to a point near a 15 mile final for their assigned runway.

2.


iii.

South Operation

1.

Vector aircraft to a point near an 812 mile base for their assigned runway.

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6.

RICHMOND AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.

a.

Westbound Departures

i.

Aircraft must be routed over YEAST intersection.

ii.


b.

Northeast Departures

i.

Aircraft must be routed via RIC.V20.COLIN (north operation) or RIC.RIC074.V33.COLIN (south

operation).ii.


7.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ARRIVAL FLOW

a.

All aircraft shall be at an altitude at or below 8,000. Handoff to CHOEA.


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Figure 4-6-1. FLTRK North


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Figure 4-6-2. FLTRK South


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SECTION 7. RICFR

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for RICFR is 2F, and the assigned frequency is 118.20.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE. RICFR is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 4-7-1 and 4-7-2.

3. GENERAL.

a.



4.

RICHMOND AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

North Operation

i.

RICFR will receive handoffs from FLTRK either at 3,000 or 4,000 7 DME west of RIC or in the

vicinity of a 15 mile final.

ii. RICFR will receive handoffs from TAPPA at 4,000 in the vicinity of a 10-15 mile base.

iii.

Vector aircraft for their assigned approach.

b.

South Operation

i.

RICFR will receive handoffs from FLTRK either at 3,000 or 4,000 either direct RIC or in the vicinity

of an 8-12 mile base.

ii.

RICFR will receive handoffs from TAPPA at 4,000 in the vicinity of a 10-15 mile base.

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Figure 4-7-1. RICFR North


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Figure 4-7-2. RICFR South


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SECTION 8. TAPPA

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for TAPPA is 2P, and the assigned frequency is 126.40.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.TAPPA is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 4-8-1 and 4-8-2.

3. GENERAL.

a.



c.

Be responsible for IFR releases from W96, XSA, and FYJ airports.

4.

RICHMOND AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

Aircraft will be handed off by ZDC crossing TAPPA or FAGED at 10,000 and 250 knots. Transfer of

communications must be at TAPPA/FAGED.

b. Vector aircraft to a point in the vicinity of a 10-15 mile base for their assigned runway.

c.


5.


a.

Aircraft landing DCA/ADW must be established on V376 will be level at 6,000 or 8,000.

b.

Aircraft landing MTV Area Satellites must be established on V376 level at 6,000.

c.

Handoff to OJAAY.

6. NORFOLK AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a. Landing ORF Area via V286.STEIN

i.

Aircraft must be established at 5,000, 7,000, or 9,000.

ii.

Handoff to East Feeder.

b.

Landing ORF Area via WAIKSi.

Aircraft must be established at 5,000, 7,000, or 9,000.

ii.

Handoff to West Feeder. ORF has control for turns towards destination airport east of V213.

c. Landing PHF via HCM

i. Aircraft must be established at 5,000 or 6,000.

ii. Handoff to West Feeder.


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Figure 4-8-2. TAPPA South


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4.

COMBINING POSITIONS/FREQUENCIES. Area positions and frequencies are normally combined as indicated in

the following diagram.


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SECTION 2. SHENANDOAH SPECIFIC ARTS ENTRY AND DATA DISPLAY

1.

RESPONSIBILITIES. The first Shenandoah Area position to provide service to an IFR or VFR aircraft must be

responsible for entering/ensuring scratchpad data is complete and correct.

2.

SCRATCH PAD ENTRIES.

a. IAD Arrivals.Feeder/Final controllers must enter approach and runway information on all aircraft

landing IAD and amend it as appropriate. The following format must be used:

Landing Runway Instrument Approach VFR Arrival

1R 01R V1R

19R 19R V9R

1L 01L V1L

19L 19L V9L

1C 01C V1C

19C 19C V9C

12 R12 V12

30 N/A V30

1R Circle 30 C30 V30

b. Visual Approach Scratch Pad Entries.To indicate a visual approach to the airport, the following entries

must be used:

Cleared For Entry Example

Visual Approach reference the runway VA(X) VAR (1R or 19R)

ILS but maintaining visual separation with traffic on the parallel runway(s) VS(X) VSC (1C or 19C)

Visual Approach reference the preceding aircraft VT(X) VTL (1L or 19L)

c.

Satellite Arrivals.The following scratch pad entries must be entered for HEF, JYO, and MRB arrivals:

Airport Scratch Pad Entry Approach

HEF

VA Visual

16L ILS RWY 16L

G16 RNAV (GPS) RWY 16L

16R RNAV (GPS) RWY 16R

34R RNAV (GPS) RWY 34R

JYO

VA Visual

G17 RNAV (GPS) RWY 17

LOC LOC RWY 17

MRB

I26 ILS RWY 26



VOR VOR-A

HGR

I9/L9 ILS/LOC RWY 09

I27/L27 ILS/LOC RWY 27

V09 VOR RWY 09

R09 RNAV (GPS) RWY 09

R27 RNAV (GPS) RWY 27

C09 COPTER RNAV (GPS) RWY 09


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C27 COPTER RNAV (GPS) RWY 27

d. Exit Fix. All aircraft exiting the SHD area must have the appropriate exit fix entered in the scratch pad

area.


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7.

SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE. The Shenandoah Area is exempt from requiring standard separation from the following

special use airspaces. Ensure non-participating aircraft avoid the following airspaces. The times and altitudes of

R6608 and the DEMOs will be coordinated on an as-needed bases.

a.

Restricted Areas.

i.

R4009Camp David5,000 MSL to 12,500 MSL (ZDC).

ii. R6608A/B/CQuanticoSFC to 10,000 MSL (PCT).

b.

Prohibited Areas.i. P40Camp DavidSFC to but not including 5,000 MSL (ZDC).

c.

Military Operations Areas.

i.

DEMO 1500 MSL to 5,000 MSL (ZDC).

ii.

DEMO 210,000 MSL to 15,000 MSL (ZDC).

iii.

DEMO 3Above 5,000 to 15,000 MSL (ZDC).

8. SATELLITE DEPARTURE PROCEDURES. Use the following table to issue satellite departure procedures. Pilots

shall be instructed to expect filed or assigned final altitude ten (10) minutes after departing and to hold for

release while the release is coordinated. Issue release times, clearance void times, andcallback times as

directed by controllers. Void times shall be no more than three (3) minutes after the release time.

Airport Departure Procedure North OP South OP LUCKE

Open

JYORWY 17: Turn right direct MRB or STILL, maintain 3,000.

RWY 35: Turn left direct MRB or STILL, maintain 3,000.ASPER IADFW

HEF Cleared via ARSENAL DP. BRSTO BRSTO

MRB Cleared via MRB, maintain 3,000. MULRR MULRR LUCKE

OKVCleared via MRB or COGAN, maintain 4,000 OR

cleared via LDN, maintain 6,000.MANNE MANNE LUCKE

NYG Cleared via BRV, maintain 3,000. BRSTO BRSTO

EZF Cleared via BRV, maintain 3,000. BRSTO BRSTO2VG2 Cleared via COGAN, maintain 4,000. MANNE MANNE LUCKE

CJR Cleared via CSN, maintain 3,000. BRSTO BRSTO

HWY Cleared via CSN, maintain 3,000. BRSTO BRSTO

2VA9 Cleared via CSN, maintain 3,000. BRSTO BRSTO

FRR Cleared via COGAN, maintain 4,000. MANNE MANNE LUCKE

RMN Cleared via BRV, maintain 3,000. BRSTO BRSTO

HGR Cleared via HGR, maintain 4,000 BRSTO BRSTO


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SECTION 4. BRSTO

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for BRSTO is 3O, and the assigned frequency is 120.82.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.BRSTO is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-4-1 and 5-4-2.

3. GENERAL. BRSTO has responsibility for all Manassas departure and arrival traffic.

4. SHD/JRV COORDINATION AND PROCEDURES.

a.

JRV has control direct RIC south of BRV.

b.

JRV must have control for turns thirty degrees either side of track south of FLUKY and shall ensure these

aircraft remain clear of DEMO MOA airspace.

c.

SHD has control for turns towards the destination airport and for descent of arrival traffic within the

confines of the BRV HPASA. SHD assumes responsibility to coordinate with adjacent facilities/sectors as

necessary.

5.


a.

IAD Landing RWY 12

i.

BRSTO shall receive handoffs from BARIN descending to 6,000 direct CSN.

ii.

Vector aircraft toward or direct KNUCK. Descend to 4,000. Handoff to RCOLA.

b.

IAD Satellite Flow

i.



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Figure 5-4-2. BRSTO South and 19/30

SECTION 5. BARIN


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1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for BARIN is 3B, and the assigned frequency is 128.52.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.BARIN is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-5-1 and 5-5-2.

3.

GENERAL.BARIN is responsible for the south feed of aircraft to IAD.

4.

SHD/JRV COORDINATION AND PROCEDURES.a. JRV has control direct RIC south of BRV.

b.

JRV must have control for turns thirty degrees either side of track south of FLUKY and must ensure these

aircraft remain clear of DEMO MOA airspace.

c.

SHD has control for turns towards the destination airport and for descent of arrival traffic within the

confines of the BRV HPASA.

5. SHENANDOAH AREA ARRIVAL FLOW

a.

IAD North Operation Flow

i.

Jet aircraft will be handed off from ZDC descending to cross FALKO at 10,000 and 250 knots.

ii.

Non turbojet aircraft will be handed off from JRV or ZDC descending to 8,000.iii.

BARIN-STAR and COATT-STAR aircraft will remain on the arrival until BARIN. Descend to 5,000.

iv.

Aircraft assigned RWY 1L will be vectored to join the localizer descending to 6,000. Handoff to

IADFW.

v.

Aircraft assigned RWY 1C will be vectored to join the localizer descending to 7,000. Handoff to

IADFC.

vi. Aircraft assigned RWY 1R will be vectored to join the localizer descending to 4,000. Handoff to

IADFE.

b.

IAD South Operation Flow

i.

Jet aircraft will be handed off from ZDC descending to cross FALKO at 10,000 and 250 knots.

ii.

Non turbojet aircraft will be handed off from JRV or ZDC descending to 8,000.iii.

BARIN-STAR arrivals will descend via the arrival. IAD Final Controllers may instruct BARIN on a

standard runway assignment. Handoff to IADFE.

iv. COATT-STAR arrivals will cross BARIN at 5,000 and depart BARIN heading 010. IAD Final

Controllers may instruct BARIN on a standard runway assignment. Handoff to IADFE.

v.

Aircraft assigned RWY 12 will be vectored direct or towards CSN, descending to 6,000. Handoff

to BRSTO.

Figure 5-5-1. BARIN North


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1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for IADFW is 3U, and the assigned frequency is 135.77.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.IADFW is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-6-1, 5-6-2, and 5-6-3.

3.

GENERAL.

a. On initial contact with landing traffic, IADFW should restate the landing runway assignment.

b.

Separation responsibilities:i. South Operation

a)

Unless the aircraft is cleared for a visual approach, IADFW must remain at a vertically

separated higher altitude than IADFE traffic until BEEZY. IADFW must cross BEEZY at or

above 4,000.

b)

IADFW has separation responsibility from IADFC traffic established on the 19C localizer

inside of HOOSR.

c) Unless the aircraft is cleared for a visual approach, IADFC must remain at a vertically

separated higher altitude than IADFW and IADFE traffic until HOOSR. IADFC must cross

HOOSR at or above 5,000.

d)

IADFE has separation responsibility from IADFW traffic established on the 19R localizerinside BEEZY, and from IADFC traffic established on the 19C localizer inside HOOSR.

ii.

North Operation

a)


separated higher altitude than IADFE traffic until CINNA. IADFW must cross CINNA at or

above 4,000.

b) IADFW has separation responsibility from IADFC traffic established on the 01C localizer

inside of LUSIE.

c)

Unless the aircraft has been cleared for a visual approach, IADFC must remain at a

vertically separated higher altitude than IADFW and IADFE traffic until LUSIE. IADFW

must cross LUSIE at or above 5,000.d)

IADFE has separation responsibility from IADFW traffic established on the 01L localizer

inside FAZER, and from IADFC traffic established on the 01C localizer inside LUSIE.

c. Ensure data blocks are updated with the landing runway or appropriate scratch pad data prior to

transferring communications to IAD Tower.

d.

Prearranged Coordination

i.

North Operation: TILLY may enter IADFW with IAD departures.

ii.

19/30 Operation: ASPER may enter IADFW with IAD departures.

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a.

North Operation

i.

Aircraft will be handed off from MANNE on the GIBBZ-STAR/DOCCS-STAR at 6,000.

ii.

Aircraft will be handed off from BARIN on a base leg towards MIKEJ at 5,000.

iii.

Aircraft assigned RWY 01L will be handed off from BARIN on a heading to join the localizer at

6,000.

iv. Vector aircraft for their assigned approach.

b.

South Operationi. Aircraft assigned RWY 19R will be handed off from MULRR on a heading to join the localizer at

6,000.

ii.

Aircraft will be handed off from MANNE on the GIBBZ-STAR/DOCCS-STAR at 6,000.

iii.

Aircraft will be handed off from MANNE on a base leg towards MATTC at 5,000.

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Figure 5-6-1. IADFW North


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Figure 5-6-2. IADFW South


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SECTION 7. IADFC

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for IADFC is 3S, and the assigned frequency is 134.20.

RCOLA and IADFC share the same frequency and must not be open at the same time.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.IADFC is delegated the Runway 01C final approach course to the 25nm ASR range ring in

a north operation and the Runway 19C final approach course to the 25nm ASR range ring in a south operation.

3. GENERAL.

a.

On initial contact with landing traffic, IADFC should restate the landing runway assignment.

b.

Separation responsibilities:

i.

South Operation

1.



above 4,000.

2.


inside of HOOSR.

3.

Unless the aircraft is cleared for a visual approach, IADFC must remain at a vertically



4.

IADFE has separation responsibility from IADFW traffic established on the 19R localizer

inside BEEZY, and from IADFC traffic established on the 19C localizer inside HOOSR.

ii. North Operation

1. Unless the aircraft is cleared for a visual approach, IADFW must remain at a vertically


above 4,000.

2.

IADFW has separation responsibility from IADFC traffic established on the 01C localizerinside of LUSIE.

3.

Unless the aircraft has been cleared for a visual approach, IADFC must remain at a

vertically separated higher altitude than IADFW and IADFE traffic until LUSIE. IADFW

must cross LUSIE at or above 5,000.

4.

IADFE has separation responsibility from IADFW traffic established on the 01L localizer


c.

Ensure data blocks are updated with the landing runway or appropriate scratch pad data prior to


4.

SHENANDOAH AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.a. North Operation

i. Aircraft will be handed off from BARIN on a heading to intercept the localizer descending to

7,000.

ii.


b.

South Operation

i.

Aircraft will be handed off from MULRR on a heading to intercept the localizer descending to

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SECTION 8. IADFE

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for IADFE is 3X, and the assigned frequency is 125.80.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.IADFE is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-8-1 and 5-8-2.

3. GENERAL.

a.

On initial contact with landing traffic, IADFC should restate the landing runway assignment.

b. Separation responsibilities:

i.

South Operation

1.



above 4,000.

2. IADFW has separation responsibility from IADFC traffic established on the 19C localizer

inside of HOOSR.

3.

Unless the aircraft is cleared for a visual approach, IADFC must remain at a vertically



4.

IADFE has separation responsibility from IADFW traffic established on the 19R localizer

inside BEEZY, and from IADFC traffic established on the 19C localizer inside HOOSR.

ii.

North Operation

1.



above 4,000.

2.


inside of LUSIE.

3.

Unless the aircraft has been cleared for a visual approach, IADFC must remain at avertically separated higher altitude than IADFW and IADFE traffic until LUSIE. IADFW

must cross LUSIE at or above 5,000.

4. IADFE has separation responsibility from IADFW traffic established on the 01L localizer


c.

Ensure data blocks are updated with the landing runway or appropriate scratch pad data prior to


4.

SHD/MTV COORDINATION AND PROCEDURESIAD SOUTH OPERATION. IADFE must control that portion of

Area D/C (WOLFTRAP) north of the AML055R at 5,000 when released by MTV.

5. SHD/CHP COORDINATION AND PROCEDURESIAD SOUTH OPERATION. CHP must coordinate for instrument

approaches to GAI as follows:

a.

VOR RWY 14: A verbal or automated handoff between Areas constitutes coordination for SHD to protect

the appropriate airspace.

b.

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6.

SHENANDOAH AREA ARRIVAL FLOW

a.

North Operation

i.

Aircraft will be handed off from MULLR at 4,000 on the downwind leg.

ii.

Aircraft assigned RWY 01R will be handed off from BARIN on a heading to intercept the localizer

descending to 4,000.

iii. Vector aircraft for their assigned approach.

b.

South Operationi. Aircraft will be handed off from BARIN at 4,000 on the downwind leg.

ii.

Aircraft assigned RWY 19L will be handed off from MULRR on a heading to intercept the localize


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Figure 5-8-1. IADFE North


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Figure 5-8-2. IADFE South and 19/30


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SECTION 9. RCOLA

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for RCOLA is 3R, and the assigned frequency is 135.77.

RCOLA and IADFC share the same frequency and must not be open at the same time.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.RCOLA is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figure 5-9-1.

3.

IAD NORTH OPERATION.RCOLA is not utilized when IAD is in a north operation, nor when IADFC is open.

4.


a.

Aircraft will be handed off from MANNE on the final approach course descending to 6,000 or on a vector

towards or west of KNUCK descending to 5,000.

b.

Aircraft will be handed off from BRSTO on a vector towards or direct KNUCK descending to 4,000.

c.

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Figure 5-9-1. RCOLA


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SECTION 10. MANNE

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for MANNE is 3N, and the assigned frequency is 120.45.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.MANNE is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-10-1, 5-10-2, and 5-10-3.

3. GENERAL.MANNE must advise TILLY/ASPER if DCA Prop Arrivals are descending below 7,000 feet.

4. SHENANDOAH AREA ARRIVAL FLOW.

a.

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC on the GIBBZ-STAR either crossing IGGGY at or below 13,000 and

MOSLE at 11,000 and 250kts, or crossing KILMR at 11,000 and 250 knots.

b.

Aircraft will be handed off from ZDC on the DOCCS-STAR crossing the boundary at or below 8,000


c. Descend aircraft via the GIBBZ-STAR or instruct aircraft on the DOCCS-STAR to cross GIBBZ at 6,000.

Advise aircraft of their assigned runway.

d.

Handoff to IADFW.

e.

If RWY 12 is in use, aircraft must be vectored onto the localizer or on a vector direct or towards KNUCK.

Descend to 5,000. Handoff to RCOLA.

5.


a.

Propeller aircraft landing Mount Vernon area will be assigned direct AML direct DCA. Descend to 7,000.

b.

Handoff to OJAAY in a north operation, ASPER in a south operation.


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Figure 5-10-1. MANNE North


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Figure 5-10-2. MANNE South/12


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Figure 5-10-3. MANNE 19/30


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Figure 5-11-2. MULRR South and 19/30


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SECTION 12. LUCKE

1. SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for LUCKE is 3Z, and the assigned frequency is 126.82.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.MULRR, MANNE, and RCOLA must release to LUCKE the airspace as depicted in Figure 5-

12-1 & 9-12-2.

3.

PROCEDURES.

a.

Martinsburg (MRB). Provide IFR separation to VFR practice approaches at MRB when MRB Tower is

operating.

b.

Unless otherwise coordinated, LUCKE must, after receiving a hand-off from a SHD Area position, have

control for turns and descent towards LUCKE airspace within the transferring controllers airspace.

c.

Prearranged Coordination.In a South operation, ASPER may enter LUCKE airspace with an IAD

departure when the JYO shelf is delegated to LUCKE.

d.

CHP will coordinate releases with LUCKE for FDK departures filed over MRB. CHP will issue direct MRB

then flight plan route with an initial altitude of 3,000.

e.

Hagerstown (CHP). Provide IFR separation to VFR practice approaches to HGR when HGR Tower is

operating.


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Figure 5-12-1. LUCKE (North Operations)


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FIGURE 5-12-2 LUCKE (South and 19/30)


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SECTION 13. ASPER

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for ASPER is 3A, and the assigned frequency is 125.05.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.ASPER is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-13-1 through 5-13-4.

3. SCRATCH PAD ENTRIES.Ensure scratch pad information regarding the aircrafts departure routing is entered in

the FDB of all aircraft handed off to BUFFR.

4.

VECTORING DEPARTURES. Assign MRB departures direct MRB.

5.

SOUTH/30 OPERATION.TILLY has control of southbound aircraft in ASPERs portion of the KEWPY box.

6. PREARRANGED COORDINATION PROCEDURES.Prearranged coordination procedures are in effect unless

cancelled. Prearranged coordination procedures are approved for the following positions in the following

configurations:

a.

ASPER may enter MANNE airspace with IAD departures.

b.

ASPER may enter RCOLA airspace with IAD departures during a south operation.

c.

ASPER may enter IADFW airspace with IAD departures.

d.

ASPER may enter the JYO shelf with IAD runway 30 departures.

e.

TILLY may enter ASPER airspace south of the KEWPY box with IAD departures in a south operation.

7. AUTOMATED POINT OUT PROCEDURES. In a South/30 operation, acceptance of an automated point out from

IADFW to ASPER constitutes approval to descend an IAD arrival on the downwind to 4,000.

8.

SHD/CHP COORDINATION AND PROCEDURE.BUFFR has control in ASPERs airspace for turns to the left on

contact and control for turns to the right leaving 10,000.

9.


a. Propeller aircraft landing MTV area will be handed off from MANNE level at 7,000 direct AML direct

DCA. This procedure is only authorized when IAD is South.

b.

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10.

SHENANDOAH AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.

a.

SWANN/PALEO/DAILY

i.

Aircraft must be vectored through the Charlie Gate parallel to the MTV/CHP boundary.

ii.

Climb to 10,000. Handoff to KRANT.

b.

WOOLY.V44/V214

i. Aircraft will be vectored to join the airway at or west of WOOLY.

ii.

If the aircraft is requesting at or below 7,000, assign at or below 7,000. If the aircraft isrequesting at or above 9,000, climb to 9,000.

iii.

Handoff to WOOLY.

c.

MRB (except V166)

i.

Aircraft will be vectored direct MRB.

ii.

Climb to 11,000. Handoff to BUFFR.

d.

MRB.V166 Westbound

i. Aircraft will be vectored direct BUFFR.

ii.

Climb to an altitude at or below 10,000. Handoff to MULRR.

e.

BUFFR/JERES.J211/J220/J227/J518

i.

Aircraft will be on a radar vector between MRB and FDK with aircraft on the correct side of theroute.

ii.

Climb to 11,000. Handoff to BUFFR.


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Figure 5-13-1. ASPER North


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Figure 5-13-2. ASPER South/12


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Figure 5-13-3. ASPER South/30


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SECTION 14. TILLY

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for TILLY is 3T, and the assigned frequency is 126.65.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.TILLY is delegated the airspace as depicted in Figures 5-14-1 through 5-14-3.

3. AUTOMATED POINT OUT PROCEDURES.North Operation: Acceptance of an automated point out from IADFW

to TILLY constitutes approval to descend an IAD arrival on the downwind to 4,000 in TILLYs airspace.

4.

SCRATCH PAD ENTIRES.Ensure the scratch pad information regarding the aircrafts departure routing is entered

into the FDB of all aircraft handed off to LURAY.

5.

VECTORING DEPARTURES.Vector J134/J149 departures direct BLUES or on a heading towards BLUES climbing to

12,000. LURAY has control for turns in TILLYs airspace leaving 10,000. Transfer of radar and communications

must be no later than 5 miles east of BLUES.

6.

PREARRANGED COORDINATION PROCEDURES.Prearranged coordination procedures are in effect unless

cancelled. Prearranged coordination procedures are approved for the following positions in the following

configurations.

a.

TILLY may enter IADFW airspace with IAD departures during a north operation.

b.

TILLY may enter MANNE airspace with IAD departures. MANNE must advise TILLY if DCA prop arrivals

are descending below 7,000.

c. TILLY may enter ASPER airspace south of the KEWPY box with IAD departures in a south operation.

7.

SOUTH/30 OPERATION. TILLY has control of southbound aircraft in ASPERs portion of the KEWPY box.

8.

SHENANDOAH AREA DEPARTURE FLOW.a.

FLUKY MOL/HAFNR GVE

i.

Aircraft will be vectored towards FLUKY if routed via DCA246R.FLUKY or toward HAFNR if routed

DCA231R.HAFNR.

ii. Climb to 10,000. Handoff to FLUKY.

iii.

MOL/GVE departures must be spaced in trail or laterally with aircraft on the correct side of

route. TILLY must ensure departures cross AML 20 mile range at 10,000. FLUKY has control for

turns within the confines of TILLY airspace leaving 8,000 feet and the aircraft must be issued a

climb to an altitude above 10,000 feet before the turn is issued.

b.

LDN/J149

i.

Aircraft will be vectored on a heading towards BLUES or direct BLUES.ii. Climb to 12,000. Handoff to LURAY.

c. CSN

i.

Aircraft will be on their assigned route.

ii.

Climb to 8,000 or 10,000. Handoff to BARIN.


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SECTION 18. BINNS

1.

SECTOR IDENTIFICATION. The STARS position symbol for BINNS is 3V, and the assigned frequency is 133.00.

2.

DELEGATED AIRSPACE.BINNS is delegated the airspace as d

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