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Departures (10)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
KYE4873 KLAX ZSAM Enroute 1738
BAW4E KLAX EGLL Enroute 1418
UAE216 KLAX OMDB Enroute 2158
UAE38V KLAX OMDB Arriving
QTR742 KLAX OTHH Enroute 0118
ANZ3 KLAX NZAA Enroute 2117
DLH457 KLAX EDDF Enroute 2037
PAL112 KLAX RPLL Enroute 2222
BAW4B KLAX EGLL Enroute 2124
UAE37V KLAX OMDB Enroute 1230

Arrivals (11)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW269 EGLL KLAX Enroute 2227
THY9 LTFM KLAX Enroute 0205
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Enroute 2119
ACA793 CYYZ KLAX Enroute 2155
DLH452P EDDM KLAX Enroute 0717
BAW1609 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0343
SWR40 LSZH KLAX Departing
DAL553 MMMX KLAX Enroute 2019
KAL011 RKSI KLAX Enroute 0053
AAL1409 KBNA KLAX Departing
DAL5379 KMIA KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 21

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
KAL214 KSAN RKSI Enroute 1945

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
JBU1189 KJFK KSAN Departing

San Diego (SoCal) 2

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
UAL419 KBUR KJFK Enroute 1613
NKS2373 KBUR KPHX Enroute 2122

Burbank (SoCal) 2

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DLH348 KLAS EDDF Enroute 1803
DAL41 KLAS KCLT Enroute 1554

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
JBU377 KBOS KLAS Enroute 0103

Las Vegas 3
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 28
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 5
  • Controller Schedule

    November 13th, 2024

    Lindbergh Tower
    David Rothmuller

    Session with RK

    1700 - 1830 PST / 0100 - 0230 Zulu

    Socal Approach (West)
    Derek Hance

    Session with NS

    1900 - 2030 PST / 0300 - 0430 Zulu

    VFR Operations

    DATE VERSION CONTACT
    2024-10-06 2.00 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 add "MAINTAIN VFR."
    • 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?"