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Departures (18)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
CSN8283 KLAX ZSHC Enroute 0415
KAL274 KLAX RKSI Enroute 0516
CAL5137 KLAX RCTP Enroute 0845
QFA96 KLAX YMML Enroute 0946
DAL64 KLAX NZAA Enroute 0923
AAL711 KLAX PHNL Enroute 0957
CCA825 KLAX ZBAA Enroute 0530
DAL811 KLAX KMIA Enroute 0411
IBE03RT KLAX LEMD Enroute 1039
ASA284 KLAX KEWR Enroute 0508
CAL5 KLAX RCTP Enroute 0024
SWA3100 KLAX KELP Enroute 1123
SKW4788 KLAX KSAN Enroute 1600
AAL2032 KLAX KPHX Enroute 1143
EVA005 KLAX RCTP Enroute 1001
HAL1161 KLAX KCVG Enroute 0613
JBU1080 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1104
FFL786 KLAX PHNL Enroute 1600

Arrivals (35)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PAL112 RPLL KLAX Enroute 1228
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Enroute 1414
FIN1 EFHK KLAX Enroute 1548
AAL72 YSSY KLAX Enroute 0923
UAE83M OMDB KLAX Enroute 0002
CPA880 VHHH KLAX Enroute 1713
JBU2501 KFLL KLAX Enroute 1220
VIR141 EGLL KLAX Enroute 1754
AMX618 MMMX KLAX Enroute 1658
DAL557 KDTW KLAX Enroute 1339
DAL321 KBOS KLAX Enroute 1423
FFT319 KIAH KLAX Enroute 1209
VIR580 EGLL KLAX Enroute 1925
AAL1084 KDFW KLAX Enroute 1154
FDX41 SBKP KLAX Enroute 1053
N815RB KHOU KLAX Enroute 1134
BAW7D EGLL KLAX Enroute 2005
CAO981 KIAH KLAX Enroute 1140
SWA3010 PHNL KLAX Enroute 1103
AAL2221 KATL KLAX Enroute 1312
FIN101 EFHK KLAX Enroute 1924
AAL3007 KDFW KLAX Enroute 1140
UAL143 KIAH KLAX Enroute 1138
FDX9826 KIAH KLAX Enroute 1132
SWA3531 KMDW KLAX Enroute 1600
EVA6 RCTP KLAX Enroute 1827
DAL1008 KSLC KLAX Enroute 1321
KAL017 RKSI KLAX Enroute 0312
ANA641 CYVR KLAX Enroute 1419
FDX311 KDEN KLAX Enroute 1312
UAL1260 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1310
NKS1143 KIAH KLAX Enroute 1031
N22MS KSAN KLAX Enroute 1600
DAL2231 KIAH KLAX Departing
NAS19G KSNA KLAX Enroute 0222

Los Angeles (SoCal) 53

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
HL324 KSAN KSNA Enroute 1058
SWA4405 KSAN KSAT Enroute 0458
N22MS KSAN KLAX Enroute 1600

Arrivals (14)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL571 KBOS KSAN Enroute 1334
SVA77 OERK KSAN Enroute 2145
RXI11 OERK KSAN Enroute 1600
VRD1798 KMEM KSAN Enroute 0515
UAL2486 KIAH KSAN Enroute 1734
BAW82P EGLL KSAN Enroute 2105
BAW265 EGLL KSAN Enroute 1935
SVA823 OERK KSAN Enroute 2212
EMT2123 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1600
SKW4788 KLAX KSAN Enroute 1600
AAL559 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1545
SWA5097 KLAS KSAN Enroute 1547
AAL951 KPHX KSAN Enroute 2138
AAL2122 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1600

San Diego (SoCal) 17

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
NAS19G KSNA KLAX Enroute 0222

Arrivals (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL7013 KMSP KSNA Enroute 1408
HL324 KSAN KSNA Enroute 1058
AAL1996 KPHX KSNA Enroute 1326

Coast (SoCal) 4

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N1BS KVNY KJAC Enroute 1228

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AJ2398 KSFO KBUR Enroute 1600

Burbank (SoCal) 2

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N2828B KJAC KPSP Enroute 1600

Palm Springs (SoCal) 1

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA5097 KLAS KSAN Enroute 1547
N194JB KLAS KTUS Enroute 1124
AAL3286 KLAS KDFW Enroute 0815

Arrivals (9)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
KLM635 EHAM KLAS Enroute 1918
NKS1139 KIAH KLAS Enroute 1302
UAL1545 KIAH KLAS Enroute 1234
BAW275 EGLL KLAS Enroute 2031
UAL1455 KDEN KLAS Enroute 1447
UAL305 KSFO KLAS Enroute 1150
JBU1080 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1104
CGAMN KSFO KLAS Enroute 1449
N35CZ KSFO KLAS Enroute 2006

Las Vegas 12

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
ASA1042 KSEA KSBP Enroute 1457

Santa Barbara 1
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 90
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  • Controller Schedule

    August 1st, 2025

    Lindbergh Tower
    Jaden Schaffer

    Session with SJ

    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?"