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Departures (14)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AFR026 KLAX NTAA Enroute 2226
FDX5150 KLAX KMEM Arriving
SIA35 KLAX WSSS Enroute 0925
AFR28 KLAX NTAA Enroute 0008
AAL1024 KLAX KMCO Enroute 2212
JAL65 KLAX RJBB Enroute 0554
DAL2980 KLAX KSEA Enroute 0845
AFR77 KLAX LFPG Enroute 1241
UAL2603 KLAX KSFO Enroute 0957
UAL9916 KLAX KPRC Enroute 0534
ITY621 KLAX LIRF Enroute 1600
ITY700 KLAX LIRF Enroute 1001
CFG2087 KLAX EDDF Enroute 0506
DAL390 KLAX KATL Enroute 2137

Arrivals (27)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Enroute 0858
UAL12A WSSS KLAX Enroute 0910
GEC8250 EDDF KLAX Enroute 1144
BAW269 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0932
BAW281 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0802
PAA25 KJFK KLAX Enroute 1600
JBU287 TJSJ KLAX Enroute 0728
AAL1 KJFK KLAX Enroute 0713
DLH45D EDDF KLAX Enroute 1201
DAL1026 YSSY KLAX Enroute 0423
IBE618 LEMD KLAX Enroute 1250
AAL3201 KIND KLAX Enroute 0633
DAL2202 KLAS KLAX Enroute 1600
DLH452A EDDM KLAX Enroute 1509
N459BE KCMH KLAX Enroute 0744
UAL1578 KEWR KLAX Enroute 0827
EDW4K LSZH KLAX Enroute 1721
JBU2735 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1122
SWA1184 KPHX KLAX Enroute 0955
AUA81 LOWW KLAX Enroute 0622
SWR29M LSZH KLAX Enroute 1810
UAL1321 KEWR KLAX Enroute 0655
UAL312 KEWR KLAX Enroute 0845
AUA83 LOWW KLAX Departing
UAL1252 KDEN KLAX Enroute 1219
FFT2176 KSEA KLAX Enroute 1600
JAL135 KBOS KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 41

Departures (10)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL557 KSAN KATL Arriving
DLH468 KSAN CYVR Enroute 2328
CFG60J KSAN CYVR Enroute 0344
DAL1296 KSAN KSLC Enroute 1427
N582FR KSAN MMPR Enroute 0419
ACA120 KSAN CYUL Enroute 0113
SWA2381 KSAN KLAS Enroute 0613
FDX32 KSAN KPHX Enroute 1600
SWA3176 KSAN KDEN Enroute 1600
N0178G KSAN NONE Enroute 0146

Arrivals (5)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DLH6P EDDM KSAN Enroute 0638
ASA899 PHKO KSAN Enroute 0111
AAL473 KDFW KSAN Enroute 0659
DLH5Y EDDM KSAN Enroute 0635
UAL2683 KORD KSAN Enroute 0711

San Diego (SoCal) 15

Departures (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N559JR KSNA KSBA Enroute 1058
NWA298 KSNA KSFO Enroute 0721
FFT4372 KSNA KDEN Enroute 0644
FDX1366 KSNA KMEM Enroute 2356

Coast (SoCal) 4

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL167 KLAS EHAM Enroute 0338
DAL2202 KLAS KLAX Enroute 1600
BAW270 KLAS EGLL Enroute 0616

Arrivals (7)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW275 EGLL KLAS Enroute 1201
SWA281 KSEA KLAS Enroute 1329
AWE337 KPHX KLAS Enroute 0208
JBU261 KJFK KLAS Enroute 1025
SWA2381 KSAN KLAS Enroute 0613
AAL1047 KORD KLAS Enroute 1033
UAL1702 KSFO KLAS Enroute 1600

Las Vegas 10

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BEAVER3 KLSV KPDX Enroute 0650

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
A6011 KLSV KLSV Enroute 0723

Nellis 2

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N559JR KSNA KSBA Enroute 1058

Santa Barbara 1

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
STYDG23 KNID KNID Enroute 0758

Edwards 1
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 74
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 29
  • Controller Schedule

    May 28th, 2025

    Los Angeles Tower
    Jerome Sudhakar

    1300 - 1600 PDT / 2000 - 2300 Zulu

    Lindbergh Tower
    Ronald Brock

    1300 - 1600 PDT / 2000 - 2300 Zulu

    Lindbergh Ground
    Joseph Liu

    1300 - 1530 PDT / 2000 - 2230 Zulu

    Socal Approach (Combined)
    Justin Nguyen

    OTS with NC

    1800 - 1930 PDT / 0100 - 0230 Zulu

    Los Angeles Center
    Baraquiel Lopez

    CTR for OTS session

    1800 - 1930 PDT / 0100 - 0230 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?"