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Departures (32)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL321 KLAX KBOS Enroute 1600
FDX1635 KLAX KBOS Arriving
UAL2743 KLAX KEWR Enroute 2343
DLH45Q KLAX EDDF Enroute 0638
DAL395 KLAX KATL Enroute 2338
AAL1292 KLAX KBNA Enroute 0000
DAL41 KLAX YSSY Enroute 2357
UAL1112 KLAX TNCA Enroute 0331
AUA82 KLAX LOWW Enroute 0826
BAW8DS KLAX EGLL Enroute 0742
UAL439 KLAX KDEN Enroute 0837
AAL1152 KLAX KPHX Enroute 1510
DAL106 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1558
NKS5729 KLAX KSFO Enroute 0837
DLH564 KLAX EDDF Enroute 1803
IBE238 KLAX MSLP Enroute 0139
UAL2146 KLAX KDEN Enroute 0756
FBU76X KLAX LFPO Enroute 0953
N4ER KLAX KRDU Enroute 0239
DAL305 KLAX KLAS Enroute 0850
AAL1668 KLAX KPHX Enroute 2336
ACA745 KLAX KORD Enroute 0246
DAL4115 KLAX KSLC Enroute 1600
AAL766 KLAX KMSY Enroute 0305
N789PF KLAX KSAN Enroute 1950
ITY621 KLAX LIRF Enroute 1600
DAL1257 KLAX KSYR Enroute 0122
AAL419 KLAX KPDX Enroute 1600
DAL360 KLAX KPHX Enroute 1600
JBU1387 KLAX KBOS Enroute 0043
AAL178 KLAX KSMF Enroute 1600
SAS932 KLAX EKCH Enroute 1600

Arrivals (20)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DLH450 EDDF KLAX Enroute 1600
AAL72 YSSY KLAX Enroute 1026
ASA835 PHOG KLAX Enroute 1505
DLH451 EDDM KLAX Enroute 1417
AAL102 KCLT KLAX Enroute 1044
DAL354 KATL KLAX Enroute 0937
AAL1331 KPHX KLAX Enroute 1150
AAL2125 KPHX KLAX Enroute 1156
AAL254 PHOG KLAX Enroute 0657
AAL1727 KSMF KLAX Enroute 1350
AAL1422 KSAN KLAX Enroute 2010
DAL2004 KDEN KLAX Enroute 1031
UAL152 KORD KLAX Enroute 0923
FDX1473 KPHX KLAX Enroute 1600
DAL1471 KPHX KLAX Enroute 1020
DAL893 KORD KLAX Departing
AAL463 KPHX KLAX Enroute 1600
DLH452 EDDF KLAX Enroute 0950
AAL301 KSAN KLAX Enroute 1600
DAL1584 KAUS KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 52

Departures (5)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA347 KSAN KSAT Enroute 0045
AAL1422 KSAN KLAX Enroute 2010
FFT487 KSAN KPHX Enroute 0713
UAL3424 KSAN KRDU Enroute 1600
AAL301 KSAN KLAX Enroute 1600

Arrivals (5)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
ANA20 RJTT KSAN Enroute 0939
UAL847 MMMX KSAN Enroute 0747
SWA222 KLAS KSAN Enroute 0940
BAW23 KSAN Enroute 1619
N789PF KLAX KSAN Enroute 1950

San Diego (SoCal) 10

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA4107 KPHX KSNA Enroute 0901

Coast (SoCal) 1

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PTI737 KVNY SCEL Enroute 0314
KOW106 KBUR KTEX Enroute 0642
UAL3217 KBUR KRNO Enroute 0442

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA282 KPHX KBUR Enroute 1600

Burbank (SoCal) 4

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA222 KLAS KSAN Enroute 0940
SWA459 KLAS KPHX Enroute 0751
DAL6441 KLAS KOAK Enroute 0859

Arrivals (9)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SVA069 OERK KLAS Enroute 1834
KAC123 OKKK KLAS Enroute 1710
DAL298 KMSP KLAS Enroute 1038
KLM467 EHAM KLAS Enroute 1651
AAY9203 KPVU KLAS Enroute 1753
DAL106 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1558
HAL76 PHNL KLAS Enroute 0718
DAL305 KLAX KLAS Enroute 0850
ROU1705 CYYZ KLAS Departing

Las Vegas 12
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    VFR Operations

    DATE VERSION CONTACT
    2024-12-16 2.10 Facility Advisory Board

    Los Angeles ARTCC VFR Operations

    Introduction and Purpose

    This document is standard operating procedure for VFR operations throughout ZLA. Refer to VFR Clearances section of the STM for more information on VFR departures.

    Facility SOPs may conflict. In the event of a conflict, follow the facility SOP.

    VFR Radar Services

    Radar services are always provided for aircraft operating within Class C and Class B airspace. (7110.65 7-8-2, 7-9-2.)

    Radar services for aircraft outside of Class C or Class B airspace are provided on a workload-permitting basis. (7110.65 7-8-2, 7-9-2.)

    The pilot may request radar service termination once outside of Class C or Class B airspace. ATC may terminate radar service if workload precludes providing radar services outside of Class C or B airspace.

    Radar services for aircraft operating within a TRSA are optional for pilots. When requested, provide TRSA radar service per 7110.65 7-7. ATC may terminate radar service once the aircraft leaves the TRSA (7110.65 7-7-7).

    Flight Plans

    Real-world VFR flight plans in the United States are not transmitted to air traffic control. They are sent to flight service stations for search and rescue purposes. VATSIM does allow pilots to file VFR fight plans; however, only filed remarks are retained in CRC.

    Therefore, when aircraft are to receive flight following, ATC must ask the pilot for the aircraft type and any other information required by this SOP.

    Aircraft not receiving flight following should not have a flight plan completed.

    If a pilot departing a Class C or Class B airport declines flight following on the ground, note "negative radar service" in the flight plan remarks. The pilot must still receive instructions as noted in this SOP. The radar controller will terminate radar service once the aircraft is outside of Class C or Class B airspace.

    Class D Airports

    • Flight Following: Aircraft departing Class D airports receive following only on pilot request. If flight following is requested by the pilot, use Class C procedures.
    • Flight Plan: No flight plan.
    • Clearance: There are no VFR instructions or clearances given by ground control. Pilots should call ground control stating direction of flight and ready to taxi with the current ATIS information.

    Class C Airports

    • Flight Following: Aircraft departing Class C airports receive flight following by default. It is required for all VFR departures while inside Class C airspace.
    • Flight Plan:
      • Aircraft type
      • Departure and arrival airports (The arrival airport is not necessary if the pilot will cancel once leaving the airspace.)
      • VFR cruise altitude
      • Discrete beacon code (squawk)
    • Clearance: Provide departure frequency and squawk. Include initial heading and/or altitude as required by SOP.
    • Notes: If the pilot does not want flight following, add "negative radar service" in the remarks. This will inform the radar controller to terminate radar service once the aircraft is outside of Class C airspace.
    Class B Airports
    • Flight Following: Aircraft departing Class B airports receive flight following by default. It is required for all VFR departures while in Class B airspace.
    • Flight Plan:
      • Aircraft type
      • Departure and arrival airports (The arrival airport is not necessary if the pilot will cancel once leaving the airspace.)
      • VFR cruise altitude
      • Discrete beacon code (squawk)
    • Clearance: Provide bravo clearance, departure frequency and squawk. Include initial heading and/or altitude as required by SOP.
    • Notes: If the pilot does not want flight following, add "negative radar service" in the remarks. This will inform the radar controller to terminate radar service once the aircraft is outside of Class B airspace.

    Class D Airports within a TRSA (PSP)

    • Flight Following: Optional - All VFR departures from PSP receive flight following unless the pilot declines (7110.65 7-7-7).
      • For all VFR aircraft departing PSP, use Class C procedures.
      • If the pilot declines, use Class D procedures.
    Closed Traffic at Class C or D Airports
    • Pilots should call requesting closed traffic and ready to taxi. No clearance is provided, only taxi instructions. No FP is used or filed. Pilots shall squawk VFR (1200) in the pattern by default.
    Closed Traffic at Class B Airports
    • Aircraft should be cleared to enter bravo airspace and assigned a squawk. After readback is correct, they should call when ready to taxi.
      • Example: "Cleared to enter San Diego Bravo airspace. Squawk 1234."
    • The flight plan for Class B closed traffic should only have aircraft type, a voice tag, and "VFR" in the altitude field. Avoid adding extra information.

    Example VFR Flight Plan for Flight Following

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    VFR Practice Approaches

    • Class B, Class C, and TRSA Procedures:
      • Standard VFR separation services are provided.
      • Clear VFR aircraft using appropriate approach clearance phraseology except replace altitude assignment with "MAINTAIN VFR."
      • SCT and L30 TRACONs shall use these procedures.
    • Class D, E, and G Procedures:
      • No separation services are provided.
      • PHRASEOLOGY: "(Aircraft identification) MAINTAIN VFR, PRACTICE APPROACH APPROVED, NO SEPARATION SERVICES PROVIDED."
    • Missed approaches are not automatically authorized for VFR aircraft. (7110.65 4-8-11)
      • Prior to approach clearance or approval, the radar controller should ask the pilot to advise intentions. Example: "N123SP, how will this approach terminate?"