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Departures (18)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
UAL923 KLAX EGLL Enroute 1008
AAL136 KLAX EGLL Enroute 1111
FIN2 KLAX EFHK Enroute 1135
CCA988 KLAX ZBAA Enroute 1339
BAW7E KLAX EGLL Enroute 1332
EIN18A KLAX EIDW Enroute 1008
WAT3650 KLAX LLBG Enroute 1955
UAE37 KLAX LFPG Enroute 1542
AAL2758 KLAX KPHL Enroute 1209
SWA227 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1817
AAL6427 KLAX KDEN Enroute 1756
DAL428 KLAX PHLI Enroute 0343
THY13 KLAX LTFM Enroute 1600
DLH451 KLAX EDDF Enroute 0341
SIA35 KLAX WSSS Enroute 1423
DLH453 KLAX EDDM Enroute 0901
DAL290 KLAX LFPG Enroute 0958
BOX473 KLAX EDDF Enroute 1600

Arrivals (21)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
FBW54 EGLL KLAX Enroute 1853
DAL64 NZAA KLAX Enroute 1503
FJI810 NFFN KLAX Enroute 1524
QFA6001 PHNL KLAX Enroute 1544
UAL238 LOWW KLAX Enroute 0508
AFR337 LFPG KLAX Enroute 2237
SAS931 EKCH KLAX Enroute 0056
SWR40 LSZH KLAX Enroute 0053
SHAN7E LHBP KLAX Enroute 0102
CCA711 ZBAA KLAX Enroute 1757
NEA673 KBOS KLAX Enroute 1936
VIR7B EGLL KLAX Enroute 2317
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Departing
CSN753 KJFK KLAX Departing
CPA882 VHHH KLAX Departing
CSN9865 KJFK KLAX Departing
DAL8 RJTT KLAX Departing
BOX478 EDDF KLAX Enroute 1933
ANZ4 NZAA KLAX Departing
CCA981 KJFK KLAX Departing
AAR286 PANC KLAX Enroute 1600

Los Angeles (SoCal) 39

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW9SW KSAN EGLL Enroute 0907
SIA86 KSAN LSZH Enroute 1625

Arrivals (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DLH5X EDDM KSAN Enroute 2302
DLH5L EDDM KSAN Departing
DLH5Y EDDM KSAN Departing

San Diego (SoCal) 5

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N141SD KSEZ KPSP Enroute 0132

Palm Springs (SoCal) 1

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
HAL75 KLAS PHNL Enroute 1339
EDW3A KLAS LSZH Enroute 0938
KLM635 KLAS EHAM Arriving

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAY277 KBLI KLAS Enroute 1831

Las Vegas 4

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
OMD455 LIRF KVCV Enroute 1836

Edwards 1
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 50
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 10
  • Controller Schedule

    August 31st, 2025

    Los Angeles Tower
    James Dresden

    OTS with AK

    1700 - 1830 PDT / 0000 - 0130 Zulu

    Lindbergh Tower
    Maxwell Curtis

    Session with RR

    2100 - 2230 PDT / 0400 - 0530 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?"