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Departures (30)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
UAL36 KLAX VRMM Enroute 0140
DAL7 KLAX RJTT Enroute 0118
AAR202 KLAX RKSI Enroute 0455
UAL32 KLAX RJAA Enroute 0448
BAW79Q KLAX EGLL Enroute 0602
DAL2213 KLAX TNCM Enroute 0223
SWR525 KLAX LSZH Enroute 0613
AFR29 KLAX LFPG Enroute 0533
UAL1855 KLAX KEWR Enroute 0112
AAL8407 KLAX RJAA Enroute 0249
UAL607 KLAX KDEN Enroute 1600
UAL1810 KLAX KAUS Enroute 0107
AAL202 KLAX MMPR Enroute 0657
AAL3138 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1600
VOI268A KLAX MMHO Enroute 1012
AAL498 KLAX KDFW Enroute 0204
VOI257J KLAX MMHO Enroute 1729
SWA3126 KLAX KSFO Enroute 2000
SIA11 KLAX RJAA Enroute 0247
UAL1170 KLAX PHNL Enroute 1030
DAL715 KLAX KATL Enroute 0328
QTR44B KLAX OTHH Enroute 1135
FFT3292 KLAX KLAS Enroute 0728
JBU113 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1122
DAL145 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1152
SWA2166 KLAX KLAS Enroute 2159
VIR454 KLAX EGLL Enroute 0836
OMD88 KLAX KOAK Enroute 1108
VIR67 KLAX CYYZ Enroute 1600
UAL1354 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1600

Arrivals (34)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Enroute 1235
SAS931 EKCH KLAX Enroute 1813
HAL2 PHNL KLAX Enroute 0810
SAS9CA EKCH KLAX Enroute 1759
AAL341 KJFK KLAX Enroute 1020
ASA1300 KSEA KLAX Enroute 1908
DAL422 PHNL KLAX Enroute 0822
ANZ1010 NZCH KLAX Enroute 0552
DAL1055 KMSP KLAX Enroute 1237
DAL1421 KSFO KLAX Enroute 0723
SVA007 KSFO KLAX Enroute 0953
AAL313 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1613
SWA2213 KLAS KLAX Enroute 1200
UAL1260 KSFO KLAX Enroute 0955
SWA652 KSFO KLAX Enroute 0956
DAL3479 KDEN KLAX Enroute 1256
UAL1800 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1112
AEE1111 KDEN KLAX Enroute 1240
N8097H KSAN KLAX Enroute 2317
UAL6741 KSAN KLAX Enroute 2106
SWA3501 KSLC KLAX Enroute 1853
SWA839 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1557
UPS240 KSAN KLAX Enroute 1100
SKW5920 KSBP KLAX Enroute 1600
NKS297 KSLC KLAX Enroute 1340
DAL330 KOAK KLAX Enroute 1600
FDX349 KSEA KLAX Enroute 1600
N26447 KSAN KLAX Enroute 2225
AXY924 KSAN KLAX Enroute 1600
NKS5670 KOAK KLAX Enroute 1600
SKW5260 KSBP KLAX Enroute 1600
JBU777 KSAN KLAX Enroute 0402
UAL301 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1600
DAL738 KJFK KLAX Enroute 1112

Los Angeles (SoCal) 64

Departures (14)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW9SW KSAN EGLL Enroute 0237
AAL3466 KSAN KPDX Enroute 1251
SWA1213 KSAN MMSD Enroute 0745
DAL1011 KSAN KSLC Enroute 1346
FFT1357 KSAN KSFO Enroute 1104
VIPER35 KSAN KOAK Enroute 0848
N8097H KSAN KLAX Enroute 2317
UAL6741 KSAN KLAX Enroute 2106
SWA2705 KSAN KMSY Enroute 1600
UPS240 KSAN KLAX Enroute 1100
N26447 KSAN KLAX Enroute 2225
AWE191 KSAN KPHX Enroute 1600
AXY924 KSAN KLAX Enroute 1600
JBU777 KSAN KLAX Enroute 0402

Arrivals (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA2664 KDEN KSAN Enroute 1027
SWA1391 KSJC KSAN Enroute 0925
SWA1030 KOAK KSAN Enroute 0918
UAL1910 KDEN KSAN Enroute 1252

San Diego (SoCal) 18

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL562 KLGB KLAS Enroute 1049

Coast (SoCal) 1

Departures (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
NKS323 KBUR KLAS Enroute 1600
FDX1013 KBUR KMEM Enroute 0242
UAL2107 KBUR KDEN Enroute 1600
PXT750 KBUR KSFO Enroute 0101

Arrivals (5)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
FDX2364 KMEM KBUR Enroute 1302
LXJ952 KLAS KVNY Enroute 1301
SWA585 KOAK KBUR Enroute 1135
SWA275 KSJC KBUR Enroute 1956
SWA1689 KPHX KBUR Enroute 1600

Burbank (SoCal) 9

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA3336 KSMF KPSP Enroute 1109

Palm Springs (SoCal) 1

Departures (9)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
LXJ952 KLAS KVNY Enroute 1301
JBU320 KLAS KSEA Enroute 1248
N49423 KLAS KBOI Enroute 1126
SWA2213 KLAS KLAX Enroute 1200
UAL7624 KLAS KSEA Enroute 1217
SWA2758 KLAS KOMA Enroute 0414
ETX4257 KLAS KPWK Enroute 0331
AAL1442 KLAS KOAK Enroute 1745
PEAK23 KLAS KOXR Enroute 1600

Arrivals (10)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW2MW EGLL KLAS Enroute 1129
N376S KORD KLAS Enroute 1141
NKS323 KBUR KLAS Enroute 1600
SWA2208 KSEA KLAS Enroute 1126
FFT3292 KLAX KLAS Enroute 0728
SWA2166 KLAX KLAS Enroute 2159
UAL1839 KDEN KLAS Enroute 1308
UAL972 KDEN KLAS Enroute 1251
DAL562 KLGB KLAS Enroute 1049
SWA2717 KBNA KLAS Departing

Las Vegas 19

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SKW5920 KSBP KLAX Enroute 1600
SKW5260 KSBP KLAX Enroute 1600

Santa Barbara 2

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
CNV3378 KOXR KABQ Enroute 1351
PEAK25 KOXR KABQ Enroute 2036

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PEAK23 KLAS KOXR Enroute 1600

Point Mugu 3
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 117
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 46
  • Controller Schedule

    October 13th, 2025

    Las Vegas Approach
    Bradley Capps

    Session with RR

    1430 - 1600 PDT / 2130 - 2300 Zulu

    Los Angeles Tower
    Maxwell Curtis

    Session with ER

    1830 - 2000 PDT / 0130 - 0300 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?"