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Departures (16)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SIA37 KLAX WSSS Enroute 1157
IBE03RT KLAX LEMD Enroute 0703
DAL2915 KLAX KDTW Enroute 0622
SIA35 KLAX WSSS Enroute 0036
AFR29 KLAX LFPG Enroute 1319
NWA308 KLAX KMSP Enroute 0604
AAL136 KLAX EGLL Enroute 1317
AIB2190 KLAX CYVR Enroute 1710
OAS1730 KLAX SKBQ Enroute 0855
AAL2032 KLAX KPHX Enroute 1600
UAL2172 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1417
JBU462 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1324
DAL180 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1408
WJA4315 KLAX CYWG Enroute 0723
AAL27 KLAX RJTT Enroute 1412
PCA295 KLAX SBGR Enroute 2032

Arrivals (13)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PTI737 NZAA KLAX Enroute 1553
BOX383 VHHH KLAX Enroute 1414
AAL1578 KBOS KLAX Enroute 1500
UAL1158 PHNL KLAX Enroute 1246
FFT2406 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1257
AAL1669 KDFW KLAX Enroute 1353
DAL2459 KPDX KLAX Enroute 1259
AAL2265 KPHX KLAX Enroute 1449
AAL137 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0203
DAL040 YSSY KLAX Enroute 1248
AAL1660 KDFW KLAX Enroute 1605
QTR52X OTHH KLAX Enroute 1600
AAL82 NZAA KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 29

Arrivals (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DHL280 KSFO KONT Enroute 1833
UAL1571 KSEA KONT Enroute 1600
AAL1357 KSEA KONT Enroute 1600
DAL1711 KSEA KONT Enroute 1600

Empire (SoCal) 4

Departures (10)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL53 KSAN EGLL Enroute 1312
OCN18 KSAN EDDF Enroute 1731
N702CM KMYF KIWA Enroute 2220
DLH467 KSAN EDDF Enroute 0806
SWA252 KSAN KPHX Enroute 1410
ASA1061 KSAN KSEA Enroute 2232
DAL613 KSAN RKSI Enroute 1733
BNF295 KSAN PHNL Enroute 1600
SWA2445 KSAN KPHX Enroute 1600
SWA2257 KSAN KLAS Enroute 2058

Arrivals (11)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
ASA25 KJFK KSAN Enroute 1351
N582JR KPRC KCRQ Enroute 1645
GTI2185 KMHT KSAN Enroute 1451
N996BS KNFL KNZY Enroute 1614
SWA1568 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1629
FLG1984 KBOI KSAN Enroute 1316
N86KM KSJC KCRQ Enroute 1345
SIA521 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1556
N5WZ KPHX KSAN Enroute 1318
DAL3785 KLAS KSAN Enroute 1600
WAT677 KLAS KSAN Enroute 1600

San Diego (SoCal) 21

Arrivals (7)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
ASA834 KSLC KSNA Enroute 1337
FDX34 KSLC KSNA Enroute 1411
DAL3811 KSLC KSNA Enroute 2051
SWA2741 KSLC KSNA Enroute 1412
DAL1304 KSLC KSNA Enroute 1402
DAL1198 KSLC KSNA Enroute 1458
FDX1366 KPDX KSNA Enroute 1656

Coast (SoCal) 7

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA1270 KBUR KDEN Enroute 1600

Burbank (SoCal) 1

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL2131 KPSP KPHX Enroute 1319

Palm Springs (SoCal) 1

Departures (8)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA3327 KLAS KATL Enroute 0428
JBU627 KLAS KSEA Enroute 1727
AAL187 KLAS RJAA Enroute 1600
AAL1541 KLAS KPHX Enroute 1600
JBU348 KLAS KJFK Enroute 1600
DAL3785 KLAS KSAN Enroute 1600
WAT677 KLAS KSAN Enroute 1600
AAL1125 KLAS KPHX Enroute 1600

Arrivals (8)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PSGSL KMIA KLAS Enroute 1414
DAL916 KDTW KLAS Enroute 1535
SWA3368 KPHX KLAS Enroute 1422
DAL8929 KSFO KLAS Enroute 1317
UAL1303 KDEN KLAS Enroute 1343
JBU462 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1324
DAL180 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1408
SWA2257 KSAN KLAS Enroute 2058

Las Vegas 16

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
FFL1 KVCV KFFZ Enroute 1708

Edwards 1
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  • Controller Schedule

    May 6th, 2025

    Lindbergh Tower
    Dennis Glauner

    Session with SJ

    1630 - 1800 PDT / 2330 - 0100 Zulu

    Socal Approach (San Diego Area)
    Brian Knight

    1630 - 1900 PDT / 2330 - 0200 Zulu

    Los Angeles Tower
    Bill Bymel

    OTS with RK

    1700 - 1830 PDT / 0000 - 0130 Zulu

    Lindbergh Tower
    Jerome Sudhakar

    2000 - 2230 PDT / 0300 - 0530 Zulu

    Lindbergh Ground
    Ronald Brock

    2000 - 2200 PDT / 0300 - 0500 Zulu

    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?"