Airspace Expansion Manual Changes 2015

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Airspace Expansion Manual Changes 2015
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FACILITY MANUAL
Air Traffic Control
Expansion Edition
Prepared by the
ATC Training Support Specialist
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY
Airfield Operations Department
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point, North Carolina 28533-5010
ATCFacO P3722.1Q
ATCFO
5 Jan 15
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY ORDER P3722.1Q Expansion
From: Air Traffic Control Facility Officer
To:
Air Traffic Control Facility Personnel
Subj:
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY EXPANSION MANUAL
1. Purpose. This manual is published in order to facilitate the training of air traffic controllers in
preparation of the anticipated expansion of delegated airspace at MCAS Cherry Point.
2. Cancellation. Not applicable.
3. Effective Date. The procedures in this manual are expected to be effective on 5 Feb 2015 with the
expansion of delegated airspace and will be formally published as a change to the ATC Facility Manual
when this effective date has been confirmed.
4. Scope. This manual addresses Air Traffic Control matters concerning the Air Traffic Control Facility,
MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. It is applicable to all assigned personnel and is designed to assist
controllers in achieving high levels of qualification and proficiency. However, no attempt has been made
to provide all required information into one manual; therefore, controllers are expected to make maximum
use of all other applicable source material available within the facility.
5. Action. All Air Traffic Controllers shall comply with the standard operating procedures prescribed in
this manual and maintain the spirit and intent of this publication in carrying out assigned duties as
professional Air Traffic Controllers.
6. Explanation of Changes. See the Explanation of Changes attachment.
7. Certification. Reviewed and approved this date.
J. R. HERNANDEZ
Air Traffic Control Facility Officer
Maj
USMC
Distribution:
ATC Facility (50)
EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
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CHAPTER TWO
2-304 AIR TRAFFIC ACTIVITY REPORTS
Form changed to include MQI, OCW and PMZ operations.
Figure EXP-1 updated.
2-308 SUA ACTIVATION LOGS
New form added to track Neuse A and Neuse B ATCAA.
Figure EXP-2 added.
2-605 INTERFACILITY LANDLINES
Sampson Sector, Cofield Sector, Dare Ranges and NTU
Approach added.
2-608 LOCAL FREQUENCIES
MQI RCO and MRH CLS Delivery added.
2-609 ADJACENT FACILITY FREQUENCIES
ILM High, NTU Approach, ORF Approach, Cofield Sector
and ECG Arrivals added.
CHAPTER SIX
6-100 GENERAL
Plymouth, Manteo and Warren added. Figure EXP-3
added.
6-101 AIRSPACE
Figures EXP-4,5,6,7,8 and 9 updated.
6-102 ADJACENT AIRSPACE
Figures EXP-10 and 11 updated.
6-104 FIXES, AIRWAYS AND AIRPORTS
Figures EXP-12 and 13 updated.
6-200 TERMINAL RADAR TEAM POSITIONS
TRACON Configuration graphic updated.
6-204 APPROACH EAST
Additional responsibility for APREQ added.
6-305 INSTRUMENT APPROACHES
12 Instrument Approaches added for OCW, MQI and PMZ.
Approach plates are already on VIDS.
6-324 INFORMATION AND STATUS BOARDS
Figure EXP-14 updated.
6-328 CONTROL SYMBOLOGY
Figures EXP-15 and 16 updated to include Norfolk
Approach and Oceana Approach.
6-405 HOLDING PATTERNS AND APPROACHES
Figures EXP-17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 shown with updates.
6-604 NEUSE ATCAA
Figure EXP-22 updated and altitudes revised.
6-605 HATTERAS B ATCAA
New paragraph added to describe Hatteras B ATCAAs and
depiction in Figure EXP-22.
6-613 ATCAA PROCEDURES
New paragraph added to establish phraseology for
operations in ATCAA.
APPENDIX C
Letters of Agreement/Procedure
New LOAs added for airspace expansion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2 - ADMINISTRATION
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CHAPTER 6 - RADAR
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APPENDIX C – LETTERS OF AGREEMENT
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EXP-35
EXP-44
EXP-57
EXP-64
EXP-68
EXP-72
EXP-76
EXP-79
EXP-82
EXP-86
EXP-90
Washington Center and Cherry Point RATCF
FACSFAC VACAPES and MCAS Cherry Point
MCAS Cherry Point RATCF and NAS Oceana RATCF
Cherry Point RATCF and Norfolk ATC Tower
Washington Center and MCAS Cherry Point RATCF
Washington Center and MCAS Cherry Point RATCF
Washington Center, MCAS Cherry Point, FACSFAC VACAPES
Washington Center, MCAS Cherry Point, FACSFAC VACAPES
Washington Center, MCAS Cherry Point, 4th Fighter Wing, FACSFAC VACAPES
MCAS Cherry Point, 2nd MAW, 4th FW, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic
MCAS Cherry Point, 2nd MAW, USAF 4th FW, USN Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic
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Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION
Section 3. FORMS AND REPORTS
2-304 AIR TRAFFIC ACTIVITY REPORTS
a. The Facility Operations Work Sheets (MCAS Form 3722/6 and ATAA printout) provide a statistical and
historical account of airfield operations. The traffic count shall be completed by the mid watch controller in each
branch of the facility. The traffic count will be submitted to the ATC Training office the following workday. See
Figure EXP-1. For Radar, totals shall be written in the bottom right corner of each block and circled.
b. In the event of an ATAA outage, the traffic count shall be maintained on a single clicker and the total
added to the facility log at the end of the day.
REFERENCE
NAVAIR 00-80T-114, paragraph 3.10.1.3.1
FAA JO 7210.3, Chapter 12, Sections 2-4
2-308 SUA ACTIVATION LOGS
a. The Neuse ATCAA Report (MCAS Form 3722/1) is used to account for the real time usage of Neuse A
and Neuse B ATCAA. This form is located at the supervisor’s desk and is completed daily by the FWO by
entering the activation data from the previous day’s supervisor log. See Figure EXP-2.
b. When Range Control (Big Rock) is closed, normally on weekends, the Radar Midwatch will ensure that
the SUA Activation log (MCAS Form 3722/13) is completed. Time entered SUA, time exited SUA and the
number in flight for the appropriate mission number will be transcribed from the flight progress strips to the
spreadsheet. Any approved mission number that is not on the schedule will be added to the bottom of the
spreadsheet. If no operations were completed, write “no operations”.
c. When complete, the training office will transmit the information to Range Control.
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Section 6. LOCAL INFORMATION
2-604 AIRSPACE AND APPROACH FIXES
MCAS CHERRY POINT
FIX NAME
STRIP
MARKING
LOCATION/USE
ASSOCIATED PROCEDURE
ALPHA
PTA
NKT 140/27
W-122
ALPHA
A
ISO 093/50
IR 062
KIYEK
TK
NKT 322/12
HI TACAN Z RWY 32L/14R
LAT/LONG
REST REMAINS UNCHANGED
2-605 INTERFACILITY LANDLINES
LINE
GP 1852
STATION
ZDC
ZDC
GP 1732
NVF
NCA
NTU
ORF
TMU
DARE
RANGES
RDU
GP 1774
ILM
NTU
ECG
NVF
ORF
EWN
USE
ACTION
CONTROLLER TO CONTROLLER
EWN LOW SECTOR
SAMPSON SECTOR
COFIELD SECTOR
COMBINED SECTORS
ILM HIGH SECTOR
VOICE CALL
DIAL 70
DIAL 59
DIAL 70
DIAL 24
DIAL 93
CENTER STORED FLIGHT PLANS
SECTOR SUPERVISOR
MISSIONS
SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SOFTWARE)
SYSTEMS ENGINEER (HARDWARE)
GIANT KILLER (SECONDARY)
TOWER
TOWER/APPROACH
SEARCH AND RESCUE
DIAL 44
DIAL 22
DIAL 66
DIAL 88
DIAL 00
VOICE CALL
VOICE OR DIAL 03
VOICE CALL
VOICE CALL
DIAL 77
DIAL 83
DIAL 84
AIR FORCE
NAVY
SAME AS GP 1732 PLUS THE FOLLOWING
FSS/DATA
DIAL 73
FSS/IN-FLIGHT
DIAL 98
FSS/SUPERVISOR
DIAL 96
APPROACH
DIAL 20
APPROACH
DIAL 69
TOWER
DIAL 86
GIANT KILLER (SECONDARY)
DIAL 80
APPROACH
DIAL 76
TOWER
DIAL 02
REST REMAINS UNCHANGED
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2-608 LOCAL FREQUENCIES
AGENCY
APPROACH EAST
APPROACH NORTH
APPROACH WEST
FREQUENCY
124.1
268.7
119.75
360.775
119.35
377.175
EWN CLNC DELIVERY
120.52
MRH CLNC DELIVERY
125.65
MQI RCO
124.72
ARRIVAL
299.6
GROUND CONTROL
NKT CLNC DELIVERY
NKT ATIS
METRO
BASE OPS
11*
132.575
351.825
12*
290.3
13*
257.725
14
118.35
15
GCA
LOCAL CONTROL
BUTTON
16
278.8
17
305.2
18
317.525
19
235.975
20
121.3
340.2
128.625
239.025
125.95
316.125
127.475
244.875
343.5
126.2
305.7
VHF GUARD
121.5
UHF GUARD
243.0
* Local Channels – may be issued to local based aircraft.
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2-609 ADJACENT FACILITY FREQUENCIES
FACILITY
GSB NORTH
GSB SOUTH
GSB GLOBAL
ILM APPROACH
ILM CLEARANCE DELIVERY
OAJ UNICOM
ZDC – EWN LOW
ZDC – SAMPSON LOW
ZDC – ILM HIGH
ZDC – COFIELD
NVF – FACSFAC
NTU APPROACH
ORF APPROACH
ECG ARRIVALS
EWN TOWER/CTAF
EWN ASOS
NCA RADAR
NCA TOWER
BLACKBURN
NJM TOWER
MRH ASOS
MRH UNICOM
ISO TOWER
RDU FSS – EWN RCO
HSE – RCO TO FSS
HSE UNICOM
HSE ASOS
W95 UNICOM
7W6 UNICOM
BIG ROCK R-5306A/CORE MOA
BIG ROCK R-5306C/HAT F MOA
BT-9
BT-11
BIG ROCK CIVIL
UHF FREQUENCY
290.9
273.6
273.6
317.425
281.42
285.5
269.15
323.0
251.6/310.1
266.8
269.42
279.575
360.2
233.8
341.3
335.55
244.8
323.775
226.575
323.9
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VHF FREQUENCY
123.7
119.7
127.3
135.75
121.4
123.0
135.5
135.3
124.02
123.85
135.875
123.9
127.9
119.55
124.25
118.52
124.85
120.0
119.5
126.45
135.375
122.8
120.6
122.2/122.4
122.3
122.9
118.375
122.9
122.7
139.3
141.95
149.325
141.85
132.475
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Chapter 6. RADAR
Section 1. GENERAL
6-100 GENERAL
MCAS Cherry Point approach control airspace is depicted in Figure EXP-3. The radar capability provides normal
radar coverage out to 60NM and secondary radar with SIF out to 240NM depending on target altitude. The Radar
Branch is responsible for the coordination and control of all VFR flight following requests and IFR traffic within
the facility's area of responsibility. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the handling of all
arriving, departing, and enroute aircraft of:
MCAS Cherry Point
MCAS New River
MCALF Bogue Field
Billy Mitchell
Plymouth
New Bern
Michael J. Smith
Ocracoke Island
Manteo
Warren
6-101 AIRSPACE
a. Approach East/Departure Sector (APE). The Approach East/Departure Sector airspace is depicted in
Figure EXP-4 and described in the ZDC letter of agreement. This sector includes the active departure corridor as
depicted in Figure EXP-5 and described below. The subareas within R-5306A are shown in Figure EXP-7.
(1) Runway 5 - clockwise from the 360 radial to the 090 radial within 10 nautical miles not to include
R-5306A and the NKT CDSA.
(2) Runway 23 - clockwise from the 180 radial to the 270 radial within 10 nautical miles not to include
R-5306C and the NKT CDSA.
(3) Runway 32 - clockwise from the 270 radial to the 360 radial within 10 nautical miles not to include
APW airspace and the NKT CDSA.
(4) Runway 14 - clockwise from the 090 radial to the 180 radial within 10 nautical miles not to include
the NKT CDSA.
b. Approach North Sector (APN). The Approach North Sector airspace is depicted in Figure EXP-6.
c. Approach West Sector (APW). The Approach West Sector airspace is depicted in Figure EXP-8,
excluding NCA airspace, when open.
d. Arrival Control (AR). Within 20nm of NKT surface to 3,000’ excluding Approach West airspace,
departure corridor in use, R-5306C when active, R-5306A, and the NKT CDSA. See Figure EXP-9.
NOTE
R-5306A Area 1 and R-5306C Area 4 are assigned to AR. Prior to approving and activating these areas, APE and/or APN
must coordinate.
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6-102 ADJACENT AIRSPACE
a. New River Radar - Surface to and including 3000 feet. See Figure EXP-10.
b. The following adjacent airspace is described in Figure EXP-11.
(1) Seymour Johnson Approach.
(2) Wilmington Approach.
(3) FACSFAC VACAPES.
(4) Norfolk Approach.
(5) Oceana Approach.
(6) Washington Center - All adjacent altitudes not delegated to the agencies above.
6-104 FIXES, AIRWAYS AND AIRPORTS
See Figures EXP-12 and EXP-13.
REFERENCE
ATCFM, paragraph 2-603 and 2-604
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SUB-AREA 3B
BELOW 750 MSL
2
1
BT-9
SUB-AREA 3A
BELOW 750 MSL
LOWLANDS
BAYBORO
5
AREA 1
1000-3100
WITHIN 15 DME
4
BT-11
OPEN GROUNDS
FARM
3
JACKSON
6
LOCALIZER AREA
SFC – 3000 MSL
Figure EXP-7
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Section 2. OPERATING POSITIONS
6-200 TERMINAL RADAR TEAM POSITIONS
a. The Radar Branch consists of four Primary Radar Positions (Approach East, Approach North, Approach
West, and Arrival Control) as well as Associate Positions. Approach East will provide all services to departing
aircraft from NKT. The Radar Branch also has a Flight Data position and Final Control operating positions. The
responsibilities of each position in the IFR room have been developed using the Team Concept and Intent and are
listed below.
REFERENCE
FAA JO 7110.65, paragraph 2-10-1
b. IFR Room team positions are shown below.
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6-204 APPROACH EAST
This position performs the duties and responsibilities of terminal area control service and SUA control as outlined
in the references within the designated airspace and the following:
a. May, without verbal coordination, authorize participants into APN SUA, except subareas, after
completing an automated handoff or for participants departing NKT, after receiving flight progress information
from APN.
NOTE
Participant aircraft departing NKT will call APN for squawk into North Sector SUA.
NOTE
ATC will not approve actual mission numbers to avoid implying that actions of aircraft within SUA are approved.
b. Provides approved separation between military participants and any IFR or VFR non-participant aircraft
authorized in SUA.
c. Provides all services to departing aircraft from NKT.
d. Must APREQ all northbound aircraft with APN to ensure awareness toward potential conflicting enroute
traffic between GSB and R-4314.
6-305 INSTRUMENT APPROACHES
The following approaches have been established for airports within the MCAS Cherry Point airspace. Refer to
the appropriate Flight Information Publication or VIDS for a detailed description.
a. NKT
TACAN RWY 32L
HI-TACAN RWY 14L
ILS or LOC/DME RWY 23R
RNAV (GPS) RWY 32L
TACAN RWY 14L
HI-TACAN Z RWY 32L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23R
COPTER TACAN RWY 23R
TACAN RWY 5R
HI-TACAN Y RWY 32L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 5R
VOR RWY 4
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22
VOR RWY 22
NDB RWY 21
RNAV (GPS) RWY 8
RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
RNAV (GPS) RWY 21
b. EWN
ILS or LOC RWY 4
RNAV (GPS) RWY 4
c. MRH
NDB RWY 14
RNAV (GPS) RWY 3
RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
d. NJM
TACAN RWY 23
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e. NCA
TACAN RWY 5
RNAV (GPS) RWY 19
TACAN RWY 1
TACAN RWY 19
TACAN RWY 23
RNAV GPS RWY 5
RNAV (GPS) RWY 1
ILS or LOC/DME RWY 1
RNAV GPS RWY 23
When NCA is holding at BADAD IAF for the RNAV (GPS) RWY 1 approach, coordination is required with both
ILM and NVF. NCA does not have communication ability with NVF so they will point out the aircraft to APW,
which shall then point out the holding aircraft to NVF and relay back to NCA whether the point out is approved or
not.
f.
W95 (Ocracoke)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 6
RNAV (GPS) RWY 24
g. HSE (Billy Mitchell)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 7
RNAV (GSP) RWY 25
h. 95N (Onslow Hospital)
COPTER RNAV(GPS) 272
i.
OCW (Washington)
LOC RWY 5
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
j.
COPTER RNAV(GPS) 092 DEP
RNAV (GPS) RWY 5
RNAV (GPS) RWY 35
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
VOR/DME RWY 5
RNAV (GPS) RWY 5
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
MQI (Manteo)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
VOR RWY 17
k. PMZ (Plymouth)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 3
RNAV (GPS) RWY 21
REFERENCE
FLIP Low Altitude United States, Vol. 17
FLIP High Altitude United States, Southeast
USGFIP, Southeast Vol 2 of 4
6-324 INFORMATION AND STATUS BOARDS
There are several Information and Status Boards located above various positions in the radar room.
a. The Information Boards contain pertinent information on local airports, frequencies, minimum vectoring
altitudes, etc.
b. The Status Boards contain real-time status of local airports, weather, runways, special use airspace, and
other information that affects the facility throughout each watch.
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c. Procedures
(1) Information Boards. FWOs shall ensure the accuracy of the information boards. Forward any
discrepancy to the Training Support Specialist.
(2) Status Boards. RD shall maintain the Status Boards for timeliness and accuracy. All information
shall indicate current status of the appropriate areas. Scheduled hours of activation for special use airspace are not
written on the status boards, the real-time activation shall be indicated by the affected altitudes. Unless otherwise
indicated, the altitudes begin at the base of the designated airspace (Figure EXP-14).
NOTE
The intent of these procedures is to give the controllers a visual cue for each of the status boards. Data written in a
particular area indicates to the controllers that there is pertinent real-time information. The lack of data in a particular area
indicates nothing pertinent to broadcast or that particular special use airspace is inactive.
Figure EXP-14
6-328 CONTROL SYMBOLOGY
Use authorized control and clearance symbols or abbreviations for recording clearances, reports, and instructions.
Control status of aircraft must always be current. You may use:
a. Plain language markings when it will aid in understanding information.
b. Locally approved identifiers. Use these only within your facility and not on FDIO or interphone circuits.
See Figures EXP-15 and EXP-16.
REFERENCE
ATCFM, Paragraph 2-603 and 2-604
c. Plain sheets of paper to record information when flight progress strips are not used.
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REFERENCE
FAA JO 7110.65, paragraph 2-3-9.
ATCFM, Chapter 2, Section 6
NOTE
Full Route flight strips may be used to record the above information on overflight pointouts.
SYMBOLS
L
F
O
T
Z
AIA
G
I
N
NCA
V
A
E
W
B
Z
23
P W
P W
MEANING
Low Approach
Full Stop
Option
Touch and Go
Tower Downwind
Actual Instrument Approach
Seymour Johnson
Wilmington
North Approach
New River Radar
VACAPES
Arrival
East Approach
West Approach
Bogue Field
Washington Center
Circle to Runway 23
Pointed out to APW as indicated by strip data
Same as above, your control
Cleared for approach
VFR aircraft receiving IFR separation services
K
OC
Norfolk Approach
Oceana Approach
Figure EXP-15
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LOCALLY APPROVED IDENTIFIERS
LOCAL SQUADRON TWO-LETTER CODES FOR STRIPMARKING
CALL SIGN
ID
LOBO
LB
PEDRO
PE
MARS
MA
STONE
ST
SPADE
SP
LUSTY
LU
CAMEL DRIVER
DR
BANSHEE
BN
JESTER
JS
DOG
DG
HOOK
HK
OTIS
OT
NIGHTOWL
NO
HAMMERHEAD
HH
Figure EXP-16
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Section 4. NONRADAR
6-405 HOLDING PATTERNS AND
APPROACHES
a. Airspace to be protected for instrument approaches into NKT, EWN, and NCA are listed in figures 6-4-2,
6-4-3, and 6-4-5.
b. Holding pattern descriptions and data used to calculate protected airspace are listed in figure 6-4-6. When
holding pattern airspace is not a factor, use the Divergence Distance Minima listed in figure 6-4-7.
REFERENCE
FAA JO 7110.65, paragraph 6-5-1
DISTANCE TO CLEAR PROTECTED AIRSPACE AT NCA
ROUTE OF
FLIGHT
RADIAL
TO BE PROTECTED
TACAN RWY 5 HLD
V139
EWN R-232
NCA DEPARTURE
ILM R-050
NCA R-325
NCA R-066
DISTANCE ON RADIAL
175K
<29 or >42 DME
175K
<12 or >26 DME
230K
<8 or >28 DME
175K
<17 or >31 DME
175K
<34 or >47 DME
230K
<31 or >53 DME
TACAN RWY 5 HLD
175K
6 DME
AIRSPACE & V139
NA
8 DME
TACAN RWY 23 HLD
175K
16 DME
TACAN RWY 23 HLD
TACAN RWY 5 HLD
V139
SPEED
TACAN RWY 23 HLD
Figure EXP-17
DISTANCE TO CLEAR NKT AIRSPACE BOUNDARIES
ROUTE OF FLIGHT
RADIAL FLOWN
TO BE PROTECTED
DISTANCE ON RADIAL
V139/V70 NORTH
EWN R-014
APW AIRSPACE
51 DME
V139 SOUTH
EWN R-232
APW AIRSPACE
45 DME
V45
EWN R-313
APW AIRSPACE
18 DME
V56
EWN R-264
APW AIRSPACE
21 DME
NCA DEPARTURE
NCA R-325
APW AIRSPACE
8 DME
NCA ARRIVAL
NCA R-066
APE AIRSPACE
8 DME
NKT R-184
APE AIRSPACE
39 DME
NKT R-283
APE AIRSPACE
25 DME
NKT R-312
APE AIRSPACE
30 DME
NKT R-008
APE AIRSPACE
31 DME
V189 WEST
RBX R-281
APN AIRSPACE
33 DME
V266 NORTH
RBX R-319
APN AIRSPACE
19 DME
V70 SOUTHWEST
ISO R-055
APW AIRSPACE
26 DME
V290 WEST
TYI R-114
APW AIRSPACE
31 DME
NKT DEPARTURE
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RADIAL
TO BE PROTECTED
NKT R-184
NKT R-283
NKT DEPARTURE
NKT R-312
NKT R-008
HI TACAN Z
NKT R-131
(OUTBOUND)
HI TACAN Z & Y
NKT R-154
(INBOUND)
MQI DEPARTURE
RBX R-281
RBX R-319
DISTANCE ON RADIAL
HI TACAN Y RWY 32L HLD
TACAN RWY 32L HLD
APE AIRSPACE
ILS RWY 23R HLD
EWN ILS RWY 4 HLD
NCA TACAN RWY 23 HLD
APW AIRSPACE
26 DME
16 DME
39 DME
5 DME
<8 or >19 DME
<14 or >30 DME
8 DME
ZDC AIRSPACE
HI TACAN Z RWY 32L HLD
EWN ILS RWY 4 HLD
EWN VOR RWY 4/22 HLD
APW AIRSPACE
ZDC AIRSPACE
HI TACAN Z RWY 32L HLD
EWN R-110
APW AIRSPACE
ZDC AIRSPACE
OCW GPS HLD
ILS RWY 23R HLD
25 DME
30 DME
< 8 DME OR > 19 DME
< 7 DME OR > 20 DME
8 DME
30 DME
19 DME
< 4 DME OR > 13 DME
8 DME
31 DME
19 DME
11 DME
MRH 360 BEARING FROM
MRH 180 COURSE TO
TACAN RWY 32L HLD
MRH – NDB RWY 14 HLD
ILS RWY 23R HLD
TACAN RWY 32L HLD
MRH – NDB RWY 14 HLD
ILS RWY 23R HLD
V266
V189
< 5 DME OR > 17 DME
< 5 DME OR > 17 DME
16 DME
20 DME
8 DME
18 DME
21 DME
7 DME
8 DME
8 DME
NOTE
MRH ARRIVALS WILL BE ROUTED EWN R-110 TO INTERCEPT MRH 180 COURSE TO MRH.
MRH DEPARTURES WILL BE ROUTED MRH 360 BEARING FROM TO INTERCEPT EWN R-110 DIRECT EWN.
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DISTANCE TO CLEAR PROTECTED AIRSPACE AT EWN
ROUTE OF FLIGHT
RADIAL
TO BE PROTECTED
VOR or GPS RWY 22 HLD
V139 NORTH
EWN R-014
VOR or GPS RWY 4 HLD
ILS RWY 4 HLD
VOR or GPS RWY 22 HLD
V139 SOUTH
EWN R-232
VOR or GPS RWY 4 HLD
ILS RWY 4 HLD
SPEED
175K
11 DME
230K
15 DME
175K
5 DME
230K
7 DME
230K
5 DME
175K
5 DME
230K
7 DME
175K
10 DME
230K
15 DME
230K
15 DME
NCA AIRSPACE
VOR or GPS RWY 22 HLD
V45
EWN R-313
VOR or GPS RWY 4 HLD
ILS RWY 4 HLD
VOR or GPS RWY 22 HLD
V56
EWN R-264
VOR or GPS RWY 4 HLD
ILS RWY 4 HLD
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DISTANCE ON RADIAL
16 DME
175K
7 DME
230K
8 DME
175K
6 DME
230K
8 DME
230K
7 DME
175K
5 DME
230K
7 DME
175K
9 DME
230K
13 DME
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TYPE APPROACH
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ALT
HOLDING FIX
DIRECTION
LEG LENGTH
HI TACAN Z RWY 32L
#16 ERP3
265K
AOB FL180
KIYEK
LEFT
10 NM
HI TACAN Y RWY 32L
#11
230K
AOB 140
SHAKL
LEFT
10 NM
TACAN RWY 32L
#6
230K
AOB 40
TARHL
LEFT
5 NM
ILS RWY 23R
#6 ERP3
230K
AOB 40
GRAVY
LEFT
4 NM
EWN/MRH APPROACHES
ILS RWY 4
VOR RWY 4
VOR RWY 22
NDB RWY 14
#3
175K
AOB 80
KATFI
LEFT
1 MINUTE
#6
230K
AOB 40
KATFI
LEFT
1 MINUTE
#3
175K
AOB 60
EWN VOR R-218
LEFT
1 MINUTE
#7
230K
AOB 60
EWN VOR R-218
LEFT
1 MINUTE
#3
175K
AOB 60
EWN VOR R-046
RIGHT
1 MINUTE
#7
230K
AOB 60
EWN VOR R-046
RIGHT
1 MINUTE
#6
230K
AOB 40
NDB 328 Bearing
RIGHT
1 MINUTE
NCA APPROACHES
TACAN RWY 23
TACAN RWY 5
#3
175K
AOB 80
MARVL
RIGHT
4 NM
#7
230K
AOB 60
MARVL
RIGHT
4 NM
#3
175K
AOB 80
WADEL
RIGHT
4 NM
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Divergence
Distance Minima
Distance (NM)
Divergence
Below FL 180
FL 180 through FL 450
15
17
18
20
13
15
25
11
13
30
9
11
35
8
11
45
7
11
55
6
11
90
5
11
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Section 6. SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
6-604 NEUSE ATCAA
The Neuse ATCAA (A & B) overlies a portion of Cherry Point’s airspace from FL180 to and including FL230.
The upper altitude may be increased to FL290 through coordination with Washington Center. This airspace is
used primarily for refueling tracks and a vertical extension of R-5306A.
See Figure 6-6-3.
6-605 HATTERAS B ATCAA
a. The Hatteras B ATCAA (East & West) overlies a portion of Cherry Point’s airspace from FL180 to and
including FL230 (EXP-22). The upper altitude may be increased to FL290 through coordination with
Washington Center. This airspace is used primarily for refueling tracks and a vertical extension of delegated
airspace.
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b. APN will activate and release the Hatteras B East and/or Hatters B West ATCAAs, FL180-FL230, when
operationally required.
c. When the participant is first in control with Cherry Point, APE/APN will APREQ the participant with
Giant Killer for the area requested, ATCAA airspace will be activated and released at that time, and APE/APN
will approve participant into area.
6-613 ATCAA PROCEDURES
a. For each ATCAA evolution, the Approach Controller must identify the “MARSA Authority”.
(1) MARSA Authority will identify specific ATCAA(s) and SUA with altitudes requested.
(2) MARSA Authority will identify “other participants approved into the ATCAA”.
b. One “MARSA Authority” has been identified, the Approach Controller will release the requested
ATCAA to that “MARSA Authority” using the following phraseology.
PHRASEOLOGY
(ACID), (ATCAA), MAINTAIN BLOCK (altitude) THROUGH (altitude) RELEASED TO YOU AT THIS TIME,
MONITOR GUARD FREQUENCY WHILE IN THE AREA, REPORT ALL CLEAR WITH TOTAL NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS, FREQUENCY CHANGE APPROVED.
EXAMPLE
“OTIS01, Burner ATCAA, maintain block FL180 through FL230 released to you at this time, monitor GUARD
frequency while in the area, report all clear with total number of participants, frequency change approved.”
c. For participating aircraft requesting to join ATCAA evolution, use the following phraseology.
PHRASEOLOGY
(ACID), MAINTAIN (altitude at least 1,000 feet above or below ATCAA) UNTIL APPROVED MARSA WITH
MARSA AUTHORITY (MARSA call sign), REPORT WHEN MARSA APPROVED.
EXAMPLE
“STONE11, maintain one seven thousand until approved MARSA with MARSA authority OTIS01, report when
MARSA approved.”
d. When participating aircraft reports MARSA approval from “MARSA Authority”, use the following
phraseology.
PHRASEOLOGY
(ACID), RELEASED TO MARSA AUTHORITY, MONITOR GUARD FREQUENCY WHILE IN THE ATCAA AND
REPORT WHEN EXITING ON THIS FREQUENCY, FREQUENCY CHANGE APPROVED.
EXAMPLE
“STONE11, released to MARSA authority, monitor GUARD frequency while in the ATCAA and report when
exiting on this frequency, frequency change approved.”
e. If aircraft does not confirm that “MARSA Authority” has approved MARSA, use the following
phraseology.
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(ACID), UNABLE (ATCAA) APPROVAL, SAY INTENTIONS.
EXAMPLE
“STONE11, unable Burner ATCAA approval, say intentions.”
f.
If “MARSA Authority” departs the ATCAA before “all complete”, use the following phraseology.
PHRASEOLOGY
(ACID), I SHOW YOU AS THE MARSA AUTHORITY, SAY CALL SIGN OF NEW MARSA AUTHORITY.
EXAMPLE
“OTIS01, I show you as the MARSA authority, say call sign of new MARSA authority.”
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APPENDIX C
Letters of Agreement/Procedure
LOA Agencies
NKT /Washington ARTCC
NKT /Washington ARTCC (LOP)
NKT /Dogwood Farm
NKT /VAW-120
NKT /16 SOS DO
ZDC /4th Fighter Wing /2d MAW
NKT /EWN Tower /Mr. Tolson
ZDC /MCABE /2d MAW
NKT/FACSFAC VACAPES
NKT /CNATRA
NKT /Seymour Johnson AFB
NKT/VX-20
NKT /2d MAW
NKT /2d MAW /Washington ARTCC
CampLej/RMD/NKT
NKT/NCA
NKT /EWN
NKT/2D MAW/4TH TFW
NJM/NKT/RMD
MARSOC/NKT
NKT/MACS
ZDC/NCA/NKT
ZDC/ILM/NKT/GSB
ILM/NKT/NCA
NKT/VMU-2
RMD/Civilian Users
RMD/State Users
ZDC/MAG-14/NKT
Washington Center and NKT RATCF
FACSFAC VACAPES and NKT
NKT RATCF and NAS Oceana RATCF
NKT RATCF and Norfolk ATC Tower
Washington Center and NKT RATCF
Washington Center and NKT RATCF
Washington Center, NKT, FACSFAC VACAPES
Washington Center, NKT, FACSFAC VACAPES
Washington Center, NKT, 4th Fighter Wing,
FACSFAC VACAPES
Subject
Emergency Plan
Joint Use R-5306
ATC Procedures
PPA
AC-130 Hot Guns
KIWI
Aerobatic Practice Area
Stereo Plans
Haystack & Croatan One
Reduced Runway Separation
Approach Services
Global Hawk Divert Procedures
R-5306A/C
Hatteras F MOA
Range Management
Radar Feeds
Control Procedures
Neuse ATCAA
Bogue Operations
Stone Bay UAS Operations
Time Share
Approach Control Services
IR-012 Procedures
Approach Control Procedures
UAS Procedures (GBSAA)
R-5306A/C Procedures
R-5306A/C Procedures
Stereo Routes
Approach Control Service
Inter-facility Control and Coordination
Procedures
Approach Control Services
Approach Control Services
Coordination and Use of Burner ATCAA
Coordination and Use of Neuse A and B ATCAA
Hatteras B East and West ATCAA
R-5302A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A
MOA, Pamlico B MOA, Stumpy Point MOA
Phelps A/B/C MOA and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J
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920930
930601
931101
980501
980725
990329
010215
010517
030909
031019
040322
060224
061206
091022
100308
100315
101211
110701
110707
110707
110815
111017
120715
121001
121023
130116
130321
130404
150205
150205
150205
150205
150205
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150205
Use and Scheduling of Neuse A and/or Neuse B
ATCAA
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Washington Center and Cherry Point RATCF
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Approach Control Service
1. PURPOSE. This agreement delegates authority and responsibility for IFR control service.
2. CANCELLATION. Washington Center and Cherry Point Radar RATCF Letter of Agreement (LOA),
Approach Control Service, effective July 24, 2014 is cancelled.
3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. Washington Center (Center) delegates to Cherry Point Air Traffic Control
Facility (RATCF) authority and responsibility for control of IFR aircraft in controlled airspace within the airspace depicted
in Attachment 1.
4. SCOPE. The procedures contained herein apply unless prior coordination is effected, which clearly defines
responsibilities.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Coordination of restricted areas, military operating areas (MOAs), and Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace
(ATCAA).
(1) Center will consider R5302A/B/C; R5306A/C/D/E; R-5313A/B/C/D, STUMPY POINT MOA,
PAMLICO A MOA, PAMLICO B MOA, and CORE MOA active continuously unless otherwise coordinated.
(2) Cherry Point RATCF must contact Center Area 3 Front Line Manager (FLM) (703-771-3493) with the
activation and deactivation of R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J and Phelps A/B/C MOAs referred to as “R-5314 PHELPS MOAs”, HATTERAS F MOA when activated above 10,000’, and R-5303C / R-5304C when activated
above 10,000’. This activation notification will include the first daily activation of the day and deactivation when
there exists no further operations to be conducted in these areas at the end of the day and/or when there exists a
lengthy period of inactivity.
(3) NEUSE A ATCAA, NEUSE B ATCAA, HATTERAS B EAST ATCAA, HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA ,
and BURNER ATCAA must be coordinated per the specific LOA for that ATCAA.
b. Radar.
(1) Arrivals:
(a) Must have airport clearance limits.
(b) Requesting HI-TACAN Approaches to KNKT will be cleared to KIYEK at a pre-coordinated
altitude at or below (AOB) FL230 (Attachment 2).
(c) Must be routed KIYEK, EWN or NCA as appropriate to remain clear of all restricted areas and
MOAs:
(i) Arrivals to MQI and FFA will be routed via V189, or RMACK direct.
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(ii) Arrivals to HSE or W95 will be routed via PUNGO.
(iii) Arrivals to OCW and PMZ from the north will be direct and descending to 5,000’.
(d) Will be descending to 11,000’ unless level at a lower altitude or manually coordinated.
(e) To NKT, NCA, EWN, and MRH may be turned up to 20 degrees toward the destination airport without
additional coordination.
(f) Edenton Airport (EDE) Arrivals:
(i) Arrivals to EDE conducting the RNAV (GPS) RWY 1 require a point out or a block from Cherry
Point RATCF altitude coordinated during ‘approval request from Center’.
(ii) Arrivals to EDE conducting the RNAV (GPS) RWY 19 or the ILS/LOC RWY 19 require Cherry
Point RATCF to block at or below 2500’ for the published missed approach.
(2) Departures:
(a) Cherry Point RATCF will issue departure clearances to aircraft except as provided for in
paragraph 5.d. Departures will be instructed to expect requested, computer stored flight plan (CSFP) altitude, 10
minutes after departure.
(b) Prior to communications transfer to Center, the Cherry Point RATCF must vector departures to
join the CSFP route and assign the highest altitude within Cherry Point RATCF airspace as depicted in
Attachment 2, or requested altitude if lower. Center will have control to climb all departures through all
subsequent affected Cherry Point RATCF sectors.
(c) EWN departures will be climbing to 10,000’and Center will have control to climb them through
all subsequent affected Cherry Point RATCF sectors.
(d) When any of the following ATCAAs are active (NEUSE A ATCAA, NEUSE B ATCAA, HATTERAS
B EAST ATCAA, HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA, and/or BURNER ATCAA), aircraft , except EWN departures,
departing area A in Attachment 1 will be climbing to 16,000’ or lower altitude if requested and Center’s control reference
the ATCAA(s).
(e) Cherry Point RATCF will provide appropriate vertical separation with coordination or lateral
separation of at least 5NM constant or increasing at the time of communication transfer.
(f) Transfer of control is at the common airspace boundary (Attachment 1).
(3) En route aircraft to and from Seymour-Johnson AFB (KGSB).
(a) To KGSB. Aircraft will be routed via EEGEL..GSB on a CSFP. Aircraft with operational Mode C will be
descending to 16,000’. Center has control for descent to 11,000’ and turns up to 20 degrees.
(b) From KGSB. Aircraft en route from KGSB will be on a CSFP and climbing to FL230 or lower altitude if
requested.
(c) When the NEUSE A ATCAA, NEUSE B ATCAA, HATTERAS B EAST ATCAA, HATTERAS B
WEST ATCAA, and/or BURNER ATCAA are/is active, aircraft will be climbing to 17,000’ or lower altitude if requested.
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(d) Aircraft without operational Mode C will be coordinated on an individual basis.
(4) Beacon Code Assignment. Prior to radar handoff, beacon code assignments will be made in
accordance with Attachment 3.
c. Non-Radar.
(1) Arrivals.
(a) Transfer of control is at the common airspace boundary (Attachment2).
(b) All altitudes will be verbally coordinated and all aircraft will be level at the coordinated altitude
prior to crossing the lateral boundary of Cherry Point RATCF airspace.
(c) Altitudes will not be changed by Cherry Point RATCF until the aircraft is within Cherry Point
RATCF airspace.
(d) All civil aircraft will be established on an airway.
(2) Departures.
(a) Prior to transfer of control, Cherry Point RATCF must ensure departures are established on the
CSFP route or verbally coordinated. Cherry Point RATCF must assign the highest altitude within the Cherry
Point RATCF sector airspace as depicted in Attachment 2, or requested altitude if lower. Center will have control
to climb all departure aircraft through all subsequent affected Cherry Point RATCF sectors.
(b) Cherry Point RATCF may delay communications transfer until the aircraft reports the common
airspace boundary (Attachment 1).
(3) Overflights. All overflights will be established on an airway.
d. Flight Data.
(1) During a FDIO failure:
(a) When requested by Cherry Point RATCF, the Center will relay ATC clearances for
departures within Cherry Point RATCF delegated airspace.
(b) Center will forward preliminary arrival information at least 10 minutes prior to the estimated time of arrival
(ETA).
(c) The RATCF will forward assumed departure times to the Center. The actual departure time will be
forwarded when it varies by more than 3 minutes from the assumed time.
6. ATTACHMENTS.
a. Attachment 1 – Cherry Point RATCF Control Airspace
b. Attachment 2 – Arrival Procedures, Cherry Point RATCF Area Sectors, Transfer of Control Point, and Frequency
Assignments - Radar
c. Attachment 3 – Beacon Code Assignment(s)
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_______________________________
Air Traffic Manager
Washington Center
_______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point
_______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune
_______________________________
FAA ATREP
MCAS Cherry Point
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Attachment 1
Page 1 of 3
Cherry Point RATCF Airspace
Unconditional: Limitations of use:
Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Area F -
AOB FL230
AOB - 140’
AOB 100’
AOB 100’
AOB 100’
AOB 40’
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(blue)
(blue)
(yellow)
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Cherry Point RATCF Airspace
Area A: AOB – FL230
Point
Latitude
Longitude
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W
2
34 33 01 N
077 18 59 W
3
34 36 06 N
077 26 07 W
4
34 38 13 N
077 25 59 W
5
35 01 35 N
077 16 02 W
6
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W
7
35 54 12 N
076 37 28 W
8
35 53 15 N
076 24 05 W
9
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W
10
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W
11
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W
thence along the 3 NM territorial limit to the point of beginning.
Area B: AOB – 140’
Point
Latitude
Longitude
12
34 23 39 N
077 30 13 W
13
34 28 18 N
077 35 40 W
4
34 38 13 N
077 25 59 W
3
34 36 06 N
077 26 07 W
2
34 33 01 N
077 18 59 W
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W
thence along the 3 NM territorial limit to the point of beginning.
Area C: AOB – 100’
Point
Latitude
Longitude
12
34 23 39 N
077 30 13 W
14
34 31 08 N
077 38 59 W
15
34 37 53 N
077 41 40 W
16
34 47 56 N
077 31 19 W
17
34 54 57 N
077 23 14 W
18
35 06 09 N
077 29 46 W
19
35 07 51 N
077 24 41 W
20
35 23 19 N
077 15 03 W
21
35 31 07 N
077 12 17 W
22
35 55 12 N
077 03 41 W
7
35 54 12 N
076 37 28 W
6
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W
5
35 01 35 N
077 16 02 W
4
34 38 13 N
077 25 59 W
3
34 36 06 N
077 26 07 W
2
34 33 01 N
077 18 59 W
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W
thence along the 3 NM territorial limit to the point of beginning.
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Area D: AOB – 100’
Point
Latitude
8
35 53 15 N
23
35 58 35 N
24
36 04 23 N
25
36 04 59 N
26
36 04 01 N
27
36 10 44 N
28
35 55 01 N
10
35 49 31 N
9
35 51 36 N
to the point of beginning.
Longitude
076 24 05 W
076 22 36 W
076 20 59 W
076 16 29 W
076 05 59 W
075 54 43 W
075 29 59 W
075 44 59 W
075 57 54 W
Area E: AOB – 100’
Point
Latitude
28
35 55 01 N
29
35 39 16 N
11
35 30 01 N
10
35 49 31 N
to the point of beginning.
Longitude
075 29 59 W
075 16 59 W
075 24 59 W
075 44 59 W
Area F: AOB – 40’
Point
Latitude
30
36 14 08 N
31
36 10 00 N
32
35 57 01 N
27
36 10 44 N
to the point of beginning.
Longitude
075 49 11W
075 40 30 W
075 32 59 W
075 54 43W
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Attachment 2
Arrival/Departure Procedures, Cherry Point RATCF Sectors, Transfer Control Points, and Frequency assignments - Radar
Wilmington Sector is FL240 –
above all Center Low Sectors
Transfer of Control Line: GP 1852 (Controller to Controller)
GP 1774 (Dial line)
Cherry Point RATCF Sectors (RATCF Supervisor: 252-466-5960):
Approach East
Approach North
Approach West
NKT Tower
Operations / Flight Planning
124.1 VHF / 268.7 UHF
119.75 VHF / 360.775 UHF
119.35 VHF / 377.17 UHF(EWN/NCA)
121.3 VHF / 340.2 UHF
(1774: dial 25)
(1774: dial 25)
(1774: dial 33)
(1774: dial 58)
(1774: dial 30)
Center Sectors (Area FLM: 703-771-3493):
New Bern Low Sector
135.5 VHF / 281.425 UHF
(1774: dial 70)
(all departures except NCA departures to the southwest and aircraft established on or north of V189;
when GSB Approach closes assumes GSB airspace)
Sampson Sector
135.3 VHF / 285.5 UHF
(1774: dial 59)
(all NCA departures to the southwest; when ILM Approach is closed assumes ILM airspace)
Cofield Sector
123.85 VHF / 323.00 UHF
(1774: dial 70)
(all westbound established on or north of V189 aircraft)
Wilmington Sector:
124.02 VHF / 269.15 UHF
(1774 dial 93)
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Attachment 3
Beacon Code Assignment
1. PROCEDURES
a. Center Discrete / Terminal Discrete.
(1) Arrivals will remain on Center assigned discrete code to landing.
(2) Departures will be assigned the Center assigned discrete code upon departure.
(3) Overflights will be assigned and remain on the Center assigned discrete code.
b. Center Discrete/Terminal Non-discrete.
(1) Arrivals and Overflights will be assigned the appropriate terminal non-discrete code prior to handoff.
(2) Departure and Overflights will be assigned the Center discrete code prior to handoff.
c. Center Non-discrete/Terminal Discrete or Non-discrete
(1) Arrivals and overflights will be assigned the appropriate terminal non-discrete code prior to handoff.
(2) Departures and overflights will be assigned the appropriate Center non-discrete code prior to handoff.
2. CENTER BEACON CODE SUBSETS FOR NON-DISCRETE MODE
a. 1100 en route and departures below FL240.
b. 2000 departures FL240 and above.
3. TERMINAL BEACON CODE SUBSETS
a. Non-discrete Mode: 0100.
b. Discrete Mode: 0101 through 0177.
4. ARRIVALS. Arrivals on a discrete code will be reassigned a terminal discrete code when the flight has not terminated
within 30 minutes after a handoff from Center.
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FLEET AREA CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITY, VIRGINIA CAPES (FACSFAC VACAPES)
AND MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) CHERRY POINT
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Inter-facility Control and Coordination Procedures
1. PURPOSE. This agreement defines control and coordination procedures for air traffic control operations and
Special Use Airspace (SUA) and is supplementary to those contained in FAA JO 7110.65 (series).
2. CANCELLATION. Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes and Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry Point Letter of Agreement dated 01 March, 2010, modified through Memorandum dated 31
August, 2010.
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are applicable to the Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility
(FACSFAC VACAPES), hereinafter referred to as GIANTKILLER, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (RATCF), hereinafter referred to as Cherry Point RATCF and Cherry Point
Range Management Department (RMD), hereinafter referred to as BIG ROCK.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. The Commanding Officer, FACSFAC VACAPES and the Commanding Officer,
MCAS Cherry Point, must ensure all personnel involved with the coordination and control contained herein are
familiar with the contents of this Letter of Agreement.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Scheduling. GIANTKILLER and BIG ROCK must develop and publish scheduling procedures and ensure
schedule de-confliction for its Special Use Airspace (SUA) area(s).
(1) GIANTKILLER must notify Cherry Point RATCF (252-466-5960 / DSN: 582) when
R5313A/B/C/D, Stumpy Point MOA , Pamlico A MOA, and/or Pamlico B MOA(s) are scheduled outside of
“times of use” as published. Notification must include airspace name(s), date(s), time(s) and altitude(s).
(2) When notified of SUA scheduling outside of “times of use” as published 5.a.(1), Cherry Point
RATCF must issue an appropriate NOTAM prior to published advance time requirement.
(3) BIG ROCK must forward daily SUA Master Schedule and updates for R-5306A/C, Core MOA,
Hatteras F MOA, NEUSE A ATCAA, NEUSE B ATCAA, and BURNER ATCAA to Cherry Point RATCF and
GIANTKILLER at FFVC_OCEN_FWS@navy.mil.
b. Airspace Release. Airspace may be released to GIANTKILLER by Cherry Point RATCF when
GIANTKILLER and Cherry Point RATCF are operational and coordination between GIANTKILLER and Cherry
Point RATCF has been completed.
(1) Cherry Point RATCF must release the “ZOLMN Annex”, 6,000’ through 10,000’ depicted in
Attachment 1 to GIANTKILLER when operationally required in conjunction with R-5313 operations.
GIANTKILLER must return “ZOLMN Annex” when operations in R-5313 are complete.
(2) Restricted Areas. Cherry Point RATCF must release the following Restricted Areas depicted in
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(a) R-5302A/B/C continuously.
(b) R-5313A during “times of use” as published and/or activated by NOTAM and operationally
required.
(c) R-5313B/C/D when activated by NOTAM and operationally required.
(3) Military Operating Area (MOA). Cherry Point RATCF must release the following MOAs depicted in
Attachment 3:
(a) PAMLICO A MOA during “times of use” as published and/or activated by NOTAM and
operationally required.
(b) PAMLICO B MOA during “times of use” as published and/or activated by NOTAM and
operationally required.
(c) STUMPY POINT MOA during “times of use” as published and/or activated by NOTAM and
operationally required.
(4) Cherry Point RATCF must release the HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST
ATCAA(s) FL180 – FL230 (excluding R-5314A/B/D/E up to and including FL205) to GIANTKILLER when
operationally required (Attachment 4).
c. Airspace utilization, activation and deactivation. Real-time utilization, activation, deactivation and
coordination of Airspace and Special Use Airspace (SUA) Area(s) must be accomplished as follows:
(1) All W-122 Area(s) must be considered active (Attachment 2).
(2) R-5301 and R-5302A/B/C must be considered active continuously (Attachment 2).
(3) R-5313A/B/C/D must be considered active when released to GIANTKILLER (Attachment 2).
(4) R-5306A/C/D/E must be considered active continuously (Attachment 2).
(5) PAMLICO A MOA, PAMLICO B MOA, and/or STUMPY POINT MOA must be considered active
when released to GIANTKILLER (Attachment 3).
(6) The Core MOA and Hatteras F MOA must be considered active during “times of use” as published
(Attachment 4).
(7) Cherry Point RATCF must notify GIANTKILLER of the activation and deactivation of the NEUSE
A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s), including altitude(s) and any control requirements (Attachment 4).
(8) Cherry Point RATCF must notify GIANTKILLER of the activation and deactivation of the BURNER
ATCAA, including altitude(s) and any control requirements (Attachment 5).
(9) GIANTKILLER must notify Cherry Point RATCF when W-122 AIR-1, AIR-8, AIR-15 and AIR-15
“B” Area(s) are “HOT”, “Exclusive Events”, and/or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations are being
conducted, including altitude(s) (Attachment 2).
d. BIG ROCK. BIG ROCK is not a commissioned air traffic control (ATC) facility. In conducting the terms
and conditions of this agreement BIG ROCK provides non-ATC SUA range management services.
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(1) Cherry Point RATCF shall activate R5306A/C, Core MOA, and Hatteras F MOA when operationally
required by BIG ROCK (Attachment 2 and Attachment 4).
(2) Cherry Point RATCF will notify BIG ROCK of any VFR aircraft receiving radar services within the
Hatteras F MOA and/or the Core MOA when active and when that aircraft is clear.
e. Coordination:
(1) The 963 line must be used primarily for direct controller-to-controller coordination to include but not
limited to control instructions, request/release/return/activation/deactivation of airspace, containment spill-outs
(Whiskey Alerts), and/or emergency requirements.
(2) The 1774 line must be used to transfer non-control information to include SUA status request.
(a) Cherry Point: dial 33
(b) GIANTKILLER: dial 80
(c) BIG ROCK: dial 34
(3) The minimum time requirement for forwarding flight progress data is reduced to five (5) minutes
prior to the aircraft reaching the common airspace boundary whether or not automated coordination procedures
(FDIO) are utilized.
(4) When circumstances preclude the advance notification described in items (3) above, the transferring
controller must obtain a verbal approval request prior to the aircraft reaching the common airspace boundary.
f. Radar.
(1) Minimum separation between aircraft must be five (5) nautical miles, constant or increasing, unless
vertical separation is being applied.
(2) Radar hand-offs between Cherry Point RATCF and GIANTKILLER must be in accordance with the
FAA JO 7110.65 (series). Verbal coordination on automated hand-offs is not required provided:
(a) All flight plan information is correct.
(b) Formation flights are standard formation unless otherwise coordinated with the understanding
that “Tankers” must normally be nonstandard formation.
(c) Aircraft are routed via the fixes and/or altitudes as specified in this document as depicted in
Attachment 6.
(3) Manual handoffs, point-outs and traffic restrictions must be made in reference to fixes as depicted in
Attachment 6.
(4) Unless otherwise coordinated, transfer of control of aircraft with operational mode C readout must be
effected simultaneously with communications transfer. Transfer of control includes only altitude and/or heading
changes towards the receiving controller’s airspace.
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(5) The altitude(s) of aircraft without mode C readout must be verbally coordinated prior to the handoff
with the transfer of control effected at airspace boundary.
(6) Unless prior approved by GIANTKILLER, aircraft must not be authorized to work in
GIANTKILLER’s SUA without an operational transponder.
g. Non-Radar.
(1) In addition to the coordination required within this paragraph, if either facility’s radar is out of
service, then coordination must be completed no later than ten (10) minutes prior to the common airspace
boundary.
(2) Minimum non-radar separation between aircraft on the same route and at the same altitude must be
IAW FAA JO 7110.65 (series).
(3) When radar service cannot be provided by a facility, aircraft must be instructed to contact the
receiving facility prior to entering the receiving facility's airspace after coordination has been effected.
h. IFR Clearances:
(1) Ingress aircraft to W-122(s) must be cleared to one of the fixes as depicted in Attachment 6 at an
appropriate odd cardinal altitude at or below FL230 as indicated on Computer Stored Flight Plan (CSFP).
(2) Egress aircraft from W-122(s) must be issued an airport clearance limit via one of the fixes as
depicted in Attachment 6 for the appropriate area at an even cardinal altitude at or below FL220 as indicated on
CSFP.
(3) Egress aircraft from W-122 Area(s) requesting the NKT HI-TACAN “Y” IFR Approach must be
issued an airport clearance limit via the IAF LOOKOUT (NKT 154R025 NM), as depicted in Attachment 6,
assigned 13,000’. Aircraft must be 10 miles in trail if direct LOOKOUT for HI-TACAN “Y”.
(4) Egress aircraft from W-122 Area(s) outbound to other destinations other than NKT must be on CSFP
and issued an airport clearance limit via one of the fixes as depicted in Attachment 6 at an appropriate even
cardinal altitude at or below FL220 as indicated on CSFP.
(5) When the NEUSE A ATCAA, NEUSE B ATCAA, BURNER ATCAA, HATTERAS B EAST,
and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA(s) are active, all egress aircraft from W-122 Area(s) must be assigned and
established on a flight plan route that clears ATCAA lateral boundaries or assigned and established vertically at or
below 17,000’.
i. VFR Traffic: VFR Aircraft must be routed via appropriate fixes as depicted in Attachment 6.
(1) Ingress to W-122 must be below FL180 at odd cardinal altitudes plus 500’.
(2) Egress from W-122 must be below 17,000’ at even cardinal altitudes plus 500’.
j. Frequency Utilization (Attachment7): .
(1) Cherry Point Approach East (sector): 268.7/124.1
(2) Cherry Point Approach North (sector): 360.775/119.75
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(3) Cherry Point Approach West (sector): 377.175 / 119.35
(4) GIANTKILLER: 251.6/135.875
(5) BIG ROCK:
(a) R-5306A / Core MOA: 244.8/139.3
(b) R-5306C / Hatteras F MOA: 323.775/141.95
(c) Civil aircraft (all areas): 132.475
k. Additional Notifications:
(1) Cherry Point RATCF must advise GIANTKILLER when:
(a) Radar services cannot be provided.
(b) FDIO and/or RATCF DAIR equipment is inoperative.
(c) Cherry Point TACAN is inoperative.
(d) Airspace is released to any other agency.
(e) Any other factor (e.g. communication failure) that affects procedures set forth in this LOA.
(2) GIANTKILLER must advise Cherry Point RATCF when:
(a) Radar services cannot be provided.
(b) FDIO and/or FACTS equipment is inoperative.
(c) Airspace responsibility is changed.
(d) Any other factor (e.g. communication failure) that affects procedures set forth in this LOA.
(3) BIG ROCK must advise of any factor (e.g. communication failure) which affects procedures set forth
in this LOA.
(4) SUA spill-out advisories will be provided as required to the appropriate agency.
l. Flight Data:
(1) Ingressing Warning Areas.
(a) Aircraft ingressing the Warning Areas must be on a CSFP indicating W-122.
(b) Aircraft on CSFP with a Warning Area delay must remain on CSFP assigned transponder code
and will not have a “hold message” placed upon that CID.
(c) Aircraft on CSFP without a Warning Area delay must remain on CSFP assigned transponder code
and will have a “hold message” placed upon the CID.
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(2) Egressing the Warning Areas.
(a) Aircraft egressing the Warning Areas must be on a CSFP.
(b) Aircraft egressing with a CID “hold message”, the “hold message” must be cancelled and the
CID will be “ARTS forced” to Cherry Point Approach.
(3) Manual coordination related to hand-offs must be completed as soon as possible.
6. DEVIATIONS: Deviations from procedures contained in this agreement are authorized only after complete
coordination between facilities is accomplished.
7. ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: “ZOLMN Annex”
Attachment 2: Restricted Areas and Warning Areas
(R5302A/B/C; R5306A/B/C/D/E; R-5313A/B/C/D; R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J;
W-122 Areas - AIR 1, AIR-8, AIR-15, and AIR-15B)
Attachment 3: Military Operating Areas (MOAs)
(Phelps A/B/C MOAs; Stumpy Point MOA; Pamlico A MOA; Pamlico B MOA; Core MOA;
Hatteras F MOA)
Attachment 4: ATCAAs
(NEUSE A, NEUSE B, HATTERAS B EAST, and HATTERAS WEST)
Attachment 5: BURNER ATCAA
Attachment 6: Fixes Used for Coordination and Routing.
Attachment 7: MCAS Cherry Point RATCF Airspace
_________________________
Commanding Officer
FACSFAC VACAPES
_________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
_________________________
REGIONAL AIRSPACE COORDINATOR
MCIEAST - MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
_________________________
FAA ATREP
FACSFAC VACAPES
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
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Attachment 1
“ZOLMN Annex”
ZOLMN Annex
altitude: 6,000’ TO 10,000’
Point
1
2
3
4
Latitude
Longitude
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W
35 55 01 N
075 29 59 W to
35 39 16 N
075 16 59 W to
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W to
to the point of beginning.
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Attachment 2
Restricted Areas and Warning Areas
(R5302A/B/C; R5306A/C/D/E; R-5313A/B/C/D; R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J;
W-122 Areas - AIR 1, AIR-8, AIR-15, and AIR-15B)
Restricted Areas:
R-5302
R-5302A: AOB - 14,000’
R-5302B: 100’ - 14,000’
R-5302C: 100’ - 3,000’
R-5306
R-5306A:
R-5306C:
R-5306D:
R-5306E:
AOB – 17,999’
1,200’ – 17,999’
AOB – 17,999’
AOB – 17,999’
R-5313
R-5313A:
R-5313B:
R-5313C:
R-5313D:
AOB 18,000’
100’ – 13,000’
100’ – 13,000’
500’ – 13,000’
R-5301: AOB – 14,000’
R-5314
R-5314A: AOB FL205
R-5314B: 500’ - FL205
R-5314C: 200’ – 15,000’
R-5314D: AOB FL205
R-5314E: 500’ - FL205
R-5314F: 200’ - 15,000’
R-5314H: 500’ -10,000’
R-5314J: 1,000’ - 6,000’
W-122
AIR 1: AOB-290
34 50 00 N 76 15 00 W
35 30 00 N 75 24 55 W
35 13 00 N 75 05 00 W
44 00 00 N 76 04 00 W
AIR8: AOB-290
34 50 00 N 76 15 00 W
34 40 00 N 76 04 00 W
34 17 00 N 76 45 00 W
34 37 45 N 76 56 00 W
AIR15: AOB-290
34 37 45 N 76 56 00 W
34 17 00 N 76 45 00 W
33 50 45 N 77 30 30 W
34 23 30 N 77 30 00 W
34 30 21 N 77 15 49 W
34 25 44 N 77 15 49 W
34 30 18 N 77 04 35 W
34 34 31 N 77 08 59 W
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34 30 21 N 77 15 49 W
34 34 31 N 77 08 59 W
34 30 18 N 77 04 35 W
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Attachment 3
Military Operating Areas (MOAs)
(Phelps A/B/C MOAs; Stumpy Point MOA; Pamlico A MOA; Pamlico B MOA;
Core MOA; Hatteras F MOA)
Military Operating Areas (MOAs)
Core MOA:
3,000 – 17,999
Hatteras F MOA: 3,000 – 13,000
Pamlico A MOA: 80’-17,999’
Pamlico B MOA: 80’-17,999’
Stumpy Point MOA:
AOB 7,999’
Phelps A MOA:
Phelps B MOA:
Phelps C MOA:
6,000’-– 17,999’
10,000’ - 17,999’
15,000’ - 17,999’
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Attachment 4
.
ATCAA(s)
(NEUSE A, NEUSE B, HATTERAS B EAST, HATTERAS B WEST)
HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST
ATCAAs excludes R-5314A/B/D/E up to and
including FL205
Altitudes:
NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs: available FL180 – FL290
HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA: available FL180 – FL290
HATTERAS B EAST ATCAA: available FL180 – FL600
Note: (altitudes above FL230 require coordination with Washington Center)
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Attachment 5
BURNER ATCAA
Altitudes:
FL180 – FL290
note: (altitudes above FL230 require coordination with Washington Center)
BURNER ATCAA LAT/LONG
Point Latitude
Longitude
1 34 30 21 N 077 15 49 W to
2 34 33 01 N 077 21 03 W to
3 34 34 06 N 077 21 00 W to
4 35 26 45 N 076 50 30 W to
5 35 43 51 N 076 35 29 W to
6 35 53 51 N 076 33 09 W to
7 35 51 36 N 075 57 54 W to
8 35 49 31 N 075 44 59 W to
9 35 30 01 N 075 24 59 W to
thence southwest along a 3 NM from and parallel to the shoreline to the point of beginning
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Attachment 6
Fixes Used For Coordination and Routing
For aircraft transitioning via AIR-15 southwest of R-5306D:
DIXON, DITTO (NCA 201R15.4 NM)
For aircraft transitioning via Alert Area 530:
PT Alpha (NKT 140R027 NM), PT Bravo (NKT 184R016 NM), LKOUT (NKT 154@25 )
For aircraft transitioning Pamlico B Area:
HSE, W95, HULIP (35-07-46N /075-48-31W), PUNGO
For aircraft transitioning ZOLMN Area:
BLAIK, ZOLMN, MQI
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Attachment 7
MCAS Cherry Point RATCF Airspace
Frequency Utilization
Cherry Point RATCF East (sector):
Cherry Point RATCF North (sector):
Cherry Point RATCF West (sector):
268.7 / 124.1
360.775 / 119.75
377.175 / 119.35
GIANTKILLER: 251.6 /135.875
BIG ROCK:
R-5306A / Core MOA: 244.8 / 139.3
R-5306C / Hatteras F MOA: 323.775 / 141.95
Civil Aircraft (all areas): 132.475
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MCAS Cherry Point RATCF and NAS Oceana RATCF
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
Subject: Approach Control Services
1. PURPOSE. This agreement establishes tower en route control and coordination procedures between Marine
Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (RATCF) hereinafter referred to as
Cherry Point RATCF and Naval Air Station Oceana RATCF hereinafter referred to as Oceana RATCF and is
supplementary to the procedures in FAA JO 7110.65 (series).
2. CANCELLATION. This is an initial Letter of Agreement (LOA) and cancels no previous edition(s).
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are applicable to Cherry Point RATCF and Oceana RATCF.
Jurisdiction will include all airspace delegated in the current Washington Center LOAs covering approach control
service for Cherry Point RATCF and Oceana RATCF.
4. PROCEDURES.
a. Radar.
(1) Minimum separation between aircraft must be five nautical miles, constant or increasing, unless
vertical separation is being applied.
(2) Aircraft outbound from KMQI or KFFA must be routed via V-266 climbing to maintain 10,000’ or
requested altitude if lower.
(3) Aircraft inbound to KMQI or KFFA must be routed clear of all Special Use Airspace and descending
to or level at 5,000’.
(4) Aircraft inbound to Cherry Point RATCF airspace via ZOLMN must be descending to or at 5,000’.
(5) Aircraft en route to KHSE or KW95, must be routed via KMQI – ZOLMN and descending to or at
5,000’.
(6) Participating aircraft en route to R-5314 must be on a computer stored flight plan (CSFP) Stereo
Route to and from R-5314 climbing to or at CSFP altitude.
(7) Participating aircraft en route to R-5306A must be on a CSFP Stereo Route to and from R-5306A
climbing to or at CSFP altitude.
(8) Unless otherwise coordinated, transfer of control of aircraft with operational mode C will be affected
simultaneously with communications transfer. Transfer of control includes only heading and/or altitude changes
towards the receiving controller’s airspace.
(9) The altitude(s) of aircraft without operational mode C must be verbally coordinated prior to the
handoff with the transfer control at the airspace boundary.
(10) Aircraft transiting the Phelps A, B, and/or C MOAs must be VFR prior to handoff.
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(11) R-5314A-J and the Phelps MOA (Attachment 2) must be considered active during the time of use
published hour .
(12) The Cherry Point RATCF must notify the Oceana RATCF of the activation and deactivation of the
HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA(s), including altitude(s) and any control requirements,
as depicted in Attachment 3.
(13) Cherry Point RATCF must notify Oceana RATCF of the activation and deactivation of the Burner
ATCAA (Attachment 4), including altitude(s) and any control requirements.
b. Non-Radar.
(1) Flight plan and control information will be forwarded at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft is
estimated to enter the receiving facility’s airspace or as soon as possible.
(2) Aircraft clearance and routing must remain clear of Special Use Airspace.
c. Manual Coordination. When automated equipment at either facility is not operational:
(1) The watch supervisor will notify the other facility as soon as possible.
(2) The departure facility must forward the aircraft identification, type, true airspeed, altitude requested,
route of flight, destination, and estimated time of departure to the receiving facility. The information should be
coordinated no less than five minutes prior to the flight entering the facilities airspace. The receiving facility shall
provide any amendment as soon as possible.
(3) Non-automated radar handoffs will be made in reference to KECG, KMQI and HATTY.
d. Frequency Assignments.
(1) Oceana RATCF
123.9 VHF / 266.8 UHF
(2) Cherry Point RATCF
119.75 VHF / 360.775 UHF
(3) Cherry Point RATCF
124.72 VHF (MQI, FFA, HSE, W95)
e. Coordination.
(1) Coordination shall be effected controller to controller via the Cherry Point RATCF – Oceana RATCF
direct line.
(2) Secondary coordination will be effected controller to controller utilizing the 1774 land-line.
(a) Oceana RATCF Dial 33
(b) Cherry Point RATCF Dial 69
5. DEVIATIONS. Deviations from procedures contained in this agreement are authorized only after complete
coordination between facilities is accomplished.
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6. ATTACHMENTS.
Attachment 1: Airspace Depiction
Attachment 2: R-5314 areas A – J/Phelps A, B, and C MOA(s)
Attachment 3: HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs
Attachment 4: BURNER ATCAA
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Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
_________________________
Commanding Officer
NAS Oceana, VA
_________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
_________________________
FAA ATREP
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
NAS Oceana, VA
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Attachment 1
Airspace Depiction
Note: At or Below (AOB)
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R-5314A – J, Phelps A, B, and C MOAs
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HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs
NOTE: HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs
exclude R-5314A, B, D, and E
HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA
Altitudes: FL180 – FL290
HATTERAS B EAST ATCAA
Altitudes: FL180 – FL600
Beginning at
Beginning at
Point Latitude
2
7
8
9
4
3
Longitude
35 18 16 N
076 16 39 W to
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W to
35 43 51 N
076 35 29 W to
35 53 51 N
076 33 09 W to
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W to
35 38 55 N
076 00 52 W thence to
point of beginning
Point
Latitude
Longitude
1
2
3
4
5
6
35 00 31 N
076 00 59 W to
35 18 16 N
076 16 39 W to
35 38 55 N
076 00 52 W to
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W to
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W to
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W thence
south along the 3 NM territorial limit
to point of beginning
Note: (altitudes above FL230 require coordination with Washington Center)
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BURNER ATCAA
Altitudes: Any altitude block(s) between FL180 – FL290
Note: Altitudes above FL230 are conditional upon Washington Center release
Burner ATCAA LAT/LONG
Point Latitude
Longitude
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W to
2
34 33 01 N
077 21 03 W to
3
34 34 06 N
077 21 00 W to
4
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W to
5
35 43 51 N
076 35 29 W to
6
35 53 51 N
076 33 09 W to
7
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W to
8
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W to
9
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W to
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
Subj: Approach Control Services
1. PURPOSE. This agreement establishes tower en route control and coordination procedures between Marine
Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility hereinafter referred to as (Cherry
Point RATCF) and Norfolk Airport Traffic Control Tower hereinafter referred to as (Norfolk Tower) and is
supplementary to the procedures in FAA JO 7110.65 (series).
2. CANCELLATION. This is an initial Letter of Agreement (LOA) and cancels no previous edition(s).
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are applicable to Cherry Point RATCF and Norfolk Tower.
Jurisdiction will include all airspace delegated in the current Washington Center LOAs covering approach control
service for Cherry Point RATCF and Norfolk Tower.
4. PROCEDURES.
a. Radar.
(1) Minimum separation between aircraft must be five (5) nautical miles, constant or increasing, unless
vertical separation is being applied.
(2) Aircraft inbound to Norfolk Tower airspace must be routed clear of Special Use Airspace (SUA) and
established on V266 climbing to 10,000’ or computer stored flight plan (CSFP) altitude if lower unless otherwise
coordinated.
(3) Aircraft inbound to Cherry Point RATCF airspace must be routed clear of all SUA and established on
V266 and descending to or level at 5,000’ unless otherwise coordinated.
(4) Transfer of control and communications will be at the common airspace boundary.
(5) The altitude(s) of aircraft without operational mode C must be verbally coordinated prior to the
handoff with the transfer control at the airspace boundary.
(6) Before clearing an aircraft for an instrument approach to Harvey Point (NC01), Norfolk Tower must
coordinate with Cherry Point RATCF.
b. Non-Radar.
(1) Flight plan and control information must be forwarded at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft is
estimated to enter the receiving facility’s airspace. When unable, flight plan information must be coordinated
verbally as soon as possible.
(2) Clearances and routings must be as established in paragraph 4.a.2 and 4.a.3.
(3) Altitude.
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(a) The transferring facility must ensure that the aircraft enter the receiving facility’s airspace at the
pre-coordinated altitude.
(b) Holding requirements affecting other aircraft must be verbally coordinated.
(4) Transfer of control and communications will be at the common airspace boundary.
c. Automatic Clearances.
(1) Aircraft operating on a CSFP will be cleared by departure facility to the destination airport in
accordance with the route and altitudes specified in paragraph 4.a. The departure facility will enter the time of
departure into the computer. Acceptance will constitute sufficient coordination under these procedures.
(2) When automated equipment at either facility is not operational, automatic clearance procedures will
be suspended until equipment is restored to normal operation. The facility requesting this action will notify the
watch supervisor at the other facility. During such periods, control shall be in accordance with paragraph 4.b.
(3) Overflights will be included in the Automated Clearance Procedures. If “overflight” coordination
indicator of the flight progress strip indicates the flight data information has been forwarded to the receiving
facility, further coordination is not necessary.
d. Manual Coordination.
(1) The departure facility must forward the aircraft identification, type, true airspeed, altitude requested,
route of flight, destination, and estimated time of departure to the receiving facility.
(2) The receiving facility must specify a clearance limit, route of flight, altitude, and any other
information pertinent to the aircraft’s entry into the receiving facility’s airspace.
(3) The departure facility must formulate and issue an ATC clearance based on information approved by
the receiving facility. The information should be coordinated at least five (5) minutes prior to the flight entering
the airspace of the receiving facility.
(4) Non-automated radar handoffs will be made in reference to ECG or MQI.
e. Frequency assignments.
(1) Norfolk Approach
127.9 VHF / 269.42 UHF
119.55 VHF (ECG Arrivals)
(2) Cherry Point Approach
124.72 VHF / 360.775 UHF
f. Communication.
(1) Primary coordination will be effected on the direct controller to controller landline.
(2) Secondary coordination will be effected controller to controller utilizing the GP 1774 land-line:
(a) Norfolk Approach: dial 76
(b) Cherry Point Approach: dial 25
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(3) Tertiary coordination will be effected through recorded telephone line.
(a) Norfolk Approach: 1-757-363-5864 / 65
(b) Cherry Point Approach: 1-252-466-5960
5. DEVIATIONS. Deviations from procedures contained in this agreement are authorized only after complete
coordination between Cherry Point RATCF and Norfolk Tower is accomplished.
6. ATTACHMENT 1. Airspace Depiction / Transfer of Control Information
_________________________
Air Traffic Manager
Norfolk Tower, VA
_________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
_________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
_________________________
FAA ATREP
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
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Attachment 1
Norfolk Tower – Cherry Point RATCF Inter-facility Control and Coordination Procedures
Frequency assignments:
Norfolk Approach:
127.9 VHF / 269.42 UHF
119.55 VHF (ECG Arrivals)
Cherry Point Approach:
124.72 VHF / 360.775 UHF
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Washington Center and MCAS Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Coordination and Use of BURNER ATC Assigned Airspace (ATCAA)
1. PURPOSE. This agreement outlines coordination procedures, establishes responsibilities for control of
aircraft within the BURNER ATCAA, and is supplementary to FAA orders.
2. CANCELLATION. This is an initial LOA and cancels no previous edition(s).
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are for use in the conduct of operations within the BURNER
ATCAA. These procedures are applicable to Washington Center (Center) and MCAS Cherry Point.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. MCAS Cherry Point must:
(1) Be the scheduling unit for purposes of coordination with the Center, regarding use of the BURNER
ATCAA.
(2) Understand the BURNER ATCAA FL240 - FL290 airspace is conditional use airspace and will only
be released by Center when traffic and weather conditions allow.
(3) Update the use and scheduling of the BURNER ATCAA User Letter of Agreement to ensure the
flying units authorized to use BURNER ATCAA know and understand the provisions of this agreement.
(4) Authorize the military to assume responsibility for separation of aircraft (MARSA) procedures when
less than standard separation is required.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. The Center must:
(1) Approve or disapprove BURNER ATCAA FL240 - FL290 requests as soon as possible.
(2) Not clear nonparticipating aircraft into the BURNER ATCAA when BURNER ATCAA is active,
unless coordination has been accomplished with Cherry Point RATCF.
(3) Ensure arriving and/or en route aircraft will be at or below (AOB) 17,000’ while the BURNER
ATCAA is active.
(4) Via the Front Line Manager notify Jacksonville Center when the BURNER ATCAA is activated/deactivated FL240 and above.
b. Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (Cherry Point RATCF) must:
(1) Notify Center Area 3 FLM with BURNER ATCAA activation FL180 – FL230.
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(2) Contact the Center Area 3 FLM to request activation when participant is ready to utilize the
BURNER , FL240 – FL290. BURNER ATCAA requested altitudes between FL240 – FL290 may not be
approved by Center as requested. Request should include:
(a) Requested times for activation.
(b) ATCAA vertical altitudes to be activated.
(c) Any special handling.
(3) Ensure all aircraft departing the BURNER ATCAA entering Center airspace are on a computer stored
flight plan (CSFP) prior to handoff.
(4) Contact the Area 3 FLM to return BURNER ATCAA airspace to Center when no longer active.
(5) Upon request from Center, require all aircraft to vacate BURNER ATCAA at altitudes required
between FL240 – FL290 and return the requested airspace to Center within 15 minutes.
(6) Ensure departing and/or en route aircraft will be AOB 16,000’ while the BURNER ATCAA is active.
(7) Provide radar services for participating aircraft under its control operating within the BURNER
ATCAA and provide separation between aircraft applying MARSA and nonparticipating aircraft.
(8) Notify GIANTKILLER of activation of BURNER ATCAA with any control restrictions.
c. Participants must:
(1) Schedule BURNER ATCAA airspace through Cherry Point Range Management Division (RMD),
Cherry Scheduling at 252-466-4040/4041. RMD will coordinate and de-conflict the BURNER ATCAA with the
NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs, and the HATTERAS B WEST, and HATTERAS B EAST ATCAAs through
FACSFAC VACAPES, FFVC Range Scheduler, DSN 433-1221/22, commercial (757)433-1221/1222.
(2) Obtain clearance from Cherry Point RATCF for BURNER ATCAA activation, ingress and egress.
(3) Monitor an assigned Cherry Point RATCF frequency while operating within the BURNER ATCAA
areas.
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6. ATTACHMENT 1. BURNER ATCAA
______________________________
Air Traffic Manager
Washington Center ARTCC
______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
______________________________
FAA ATREP
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
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Attachment 1
BURNER ATCAA
Altitudes: Any altitude block(s) between FL180 – FL290
(FL240 – FL290 conditional upon Center release)
BURNER ATCAA LAT/LONG
Point Latitude
Longitude
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W to
2
34 33 01 N
077 21 03 W to
3
34 34 06 N
077 21 00 W to
4
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W to
5
35 43 51 N
076 35 29 W to
6
35 53 51 N
076 33 09 W to
7
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W to
8
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W to
9
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W to
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Coordination and Use of NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATC Assigned Airspace (ATCAA)
1. PURPOSE. This agreement outlines coordination procedures, establishes responsibilities for control of
aircraft within the NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAA, and is supplementary to FAA orders.
2. CANCELLATION. The Washington Center and MCAS Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility
(RATCF) Letter of Agreement (LOA) for Coordination and Use of NEUSE ATC Assigned Airspace, effective
July 10, 2014.
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are for use in the conduct of operations within the NEUSE A and
NEUSE B ATCAA. These procedures are applicable to Washington Center (Center) and MCAS Cherry Point.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. MCAS Cherry Point must:
(1) Be the scheduling unit for purposes of coordination with the Center, regarding use of the NEUSE A
and NEUSE B ATCAA.
(2) Understand the NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAA FL240 - FL290 airspace is conditional use
airspace and will only be released by Center when traffic and weather conditions allow.
(3) Update the use and scheduling of the NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAA User Letter of Agreement to
ensure the flying units authorized to use NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAA know and understand the provisions
of this agreement.
(4) Authorize the military to assume responsibility for separation of aircraft (MARSA) procedures when
less than standard separation is required.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. The Center must:
(1) Approve or disapprove NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA FL240 - FL290 requests as soon as
possible.
(2) Not clear nonparticipating aircraft into the NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA when NEUSE A
and/or NEUSE B ATCAA are active, unless coordination has been accomplished with Cherry Point RATCF.
(3) Ensure arriving and/or en route aircraft will be at or below (AOB) 17,000’ while the NEUSE B
ATCAA is active.
(4) Via the Snowbird Front Line Manager notify Jacksonville Center when the BURNER ATCAA is
activated/de-activated FL240 and above.
b. Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (Cherry Point RATCF) must:
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(1) Notify Center Area 3 Front Line Manager (FLM) (703-771-3493) with NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B
ATCAA activation FL180 – FL230.
(2) Contact the Center Area 3 FLM to request activation when participant is ready to utilize the NEUSE
A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA, FL240 – FL290. NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA requested altitudes between
FL240 – FL290 may not be approved by Center as requested. Request should include:
(a) Requested times for activation.
(b) ATCAA vertical altitudes to be activated.
(c) Any special handling.
(3) Ensure all aircraft departing the NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA entering Center airspace are on
a computer stored flight plan (CSFP) prior to handoff.
(4) Contact the Area 3 FLM to return NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA airspace to Center when no
longer active.
(5) Upon request from Center, require all aircraft to vacate NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA at
altitudes required between FL240 – FL290 and return the requested airspace to Center within 15 minutes.
(6) Ensure departing and/or en route aircraft will be AOB 16,000’ while the NEUSE B ATCAA is active.
(7) Provide radar services for participating aircraft under its control operating within the NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA and provide separation between aircraft applying MARSA and nonparticipating aircraft.
(8) Notify GIANTKILLER of activation of NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA with any control
restrictions.
c. Participants must:
(1) Schedule NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA airspace through Cherry Point Range Management
Division (RMD), Cherry Scheduling at 252-466-4040/4041. RMD will coordinate and de-conflict the NEUSE A
and/or NEUSE B ATCAA with the BURNER ATCAA.
(2) Obtain clearance from Cherry Point RATCF for NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA activation,
ingress and egress.
(3) Monitor an assigned Cherry Point RATCF frequency while operating within the NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA.
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6. ATTACHMENT 1. NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAA
______________________________
Air Traffic Manager
Washington Center ARTCC
______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
______________________________
FAA ATREP
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
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Attachment 1
NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs
Altitudes: FL180 – FL290
(FL240 – 290 conditional upon Center release)
NEUSE A ATCAA
NEUSE B ATCAA
Beginning with:
Beginning with:
Point Latitude
Longitude
5
35 23 16 N
076 34 39 W
9
35 18 16 N
076 16 39 W to
8
35 00 31 N
076 01 04 W to
southwest along a line 3 nautical miles
from and parallel to the shoreline to
7
35 40 41 N
076 25 08 W to
6
35 08 01 N
076 51 19 W to
the point of beginning.
Point Latitude
Longitude
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W
2
34 33 01 N
077 21 03 W
3
34 34 06 N
077 21 00 W
4
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W
5
35 23 16 N
076 34 39 W
6
35 08 01 N
076 51 19 W
7
35 40 41 N
076 25 08 W
southwest along a line 3 nautical miles from and
parallel to the shoreline to the point of beginning.
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Washington Center, MCAS Cherry Point, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility
(FACSFAC VACAPES)
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: HATTERAS B EAST and WEST Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAAs) FL180 – FL230
1. PURPOSE. This letter of agreement establishess operating procedures for the use of HATTERAS B EAST
and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs, FL180 – FL230.
2. CANCELLATION. Joint Use Letter of Procedure for Use of Stumpy Point, Pamlico A-B MOA's and
HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs dtd September 15, 2003 .
3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. FAA, Washington Center delegates to MCAS Cherry Point Radar Air
Traffic Control Facility (Cherry Point RATCF) the roles and responsibilities of “Controlling Agency” for the
HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs, FL180 – FL230. FACSFAC VACAPES
(VACAPES) is designated the “Using Agency” for the HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST
ATCAAs, FL180 – FL230.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. FACSFAC VACAPES. FACSFAC VACAPES is responsible for:
(1) Scheduling and de-conflicting the HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs.
(2) Real-time utilization of the HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs.
(3) Operating procedures for the HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs.
(4) Agreements with individual users regarding the scheduling and usage of the HATTERAS B EAST
and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs.
(5) Ensuring all participants, affected personnel and scheduling offices activities are familiar with the
provisions of this agreement and any other procedures established for the scheduling and utilization of the
HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs .
b. Participants are responsible for remaining within the confines of HATTERAS B EAST and/or
HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs when approved into those ATCAAs.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Aircraft inbound to HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs should have
HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs identified in theircomputer stored flight plan.
b. The HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs excludes R-5314A, B, D, and E at or
below (AOB) FL205.
c. Cherry Point RATCF must release the HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs
FL180 – FL230 to GIANTKILLER when requested and operationally required.
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d. FACSFAC VACAPES must approve entry into, activate, de-activate, and assist particpants with their
responsibility to remain within the HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs.
6. DEACTIVATION. If required for emergency situations, Cherry Point RATCF will contact FACSFAC
VACAPES (GIANTKILLER) to deactivate HATTERAS B EAST and/or HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs FL180
– FL230. GIANTKILLER must return the requested ATCAA(s) to Cherry Point RATCF as soon as possible after
the operation is complete.
7. COORDINATION.
a. GIANTKILLER and Cherry Point RATCF: the 963 landline.
b. GIANTKILLER: (757) 433-1230 (DSN: 433).
c. Cherry Point RATCF: (252) 466-5960 (DSN: 582)
8. ATTACHMENT 1. HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs
______________________________
Air Traffic Manager
Washington Center
______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
______________________________
FAA ATREP
FACSFAC VACAPES, VA
MCAS Cherry Point RATCF, NC
______________________________
Commanding Officer
FACSFAC VACAPES, VA
______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
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HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST ATCAAs
NOTE: HATTERAS B EAST and HATTERAS B WEST
ATCAAs exclude R-5314A, B, D, and E
HATTERAS B WEST ATCAA
Altitudes: FL180 – FL290
HATTERAS B EAST ATCAA
Altitudes: FL180 – FL600
Beginning at
Beginning at
Point
2
7
8
9
4
3
Latitude
35 18 16 N
35 26 45 N
35 43 51 N
35 53 51 N
35 51 36 N
35 38 55 N
point of beginning
Longitude
Point
Latitude
076 16 39 W to
076 50 30 W to
076 35 29 W to
076 33 09 W to
075 57 54 W to
076 00 52 W thence to
1
2
3
4
5
6
35 00 31 N
076 00 59 W to
35 18 16 N
076 16 39 W to
35 38 55 N
076 00 52 W to
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W to
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W to
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W thence south along
the 3 NM territorial limit to point of beginning
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(FACSFAC VACAPES)
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
Effective Date: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: R-5302A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point MOA
1. PURPOSE. To establish procedures for the use of R-5302A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico
B MOA, and Stumpy Point MOA.
2. CANCELLATION. Joint Use Letter of Procedure for Use of Restricted Area R-5301, R-5302 Areas A, B,
and C, dated October 26, 1996 and Stumpy Point, Pamlico A-B MOA's and Hatteras B ATCAA dated September
15, 2003.
3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. FAA, Washington Center delegates to MCAS Cherry Point Radar Air
Traffic Control Facility (Cherry Point RATCF) the roles and responsibilities of “Controlling Agency” for R5302A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point MOA. FACSFAC
VACAPES (VACAPES) is designated the “Using Agency.”
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. FACSFAC VACAPES is responsible for:
a. Scheduling and de-conflicting R-5302A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and
Stumpy Point MOA.
b. Real-time utilization of R-5302/A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy
Point MOA.
c. Operating procedures for R-5302, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point
MOA.
d. Ensuring all participants, affected personnel and scheduling offices are familiar with provisions of this
agreement.
e. Approving entry into, activating, de-activating, and assisting participants with their responsibility to
remain within R-5302/A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point MOA.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Cherry Point RATCF must release in part or whole, sub-divided laterally or vertically, R-5302/A/B/C, R5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point MOA to FACSFAC VACAPES
(GIANTKILLER) when operationally required.
b. Approval into R-5302/A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point
MOA does not include approval to utilize target areas. Participants are required to conform to range
requirements.
c. Participants are responsible for remaining within the confines of R-5302/A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico
A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point MOA.
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6. DEACTIVATION. If required for emergency type situations, Cherry Point RATCF will contact FACSFAC
VACAPES (GIANTKILLER) to request deactivation of the required area(s). GIANTKILLER must return those
area(s) as soon as possible after operation is complete.
7. COORDINATION.
a. GIANTKILLER and Cherry Point RATCF: the 963 landline.
b. GIANTKILLER: (757) 433-1230 (DSN: 433).
c. Cherry Point RATCF: (252) 466-5960 (DSN: 582)
d. Navy Dare Country Range Unit via commercial telephone line (252) 473-2720.
8. ATTACHMENT 1. R-5302/A/B/C, R-5313A/B/C/D, Pamlico A MOA, Pamlico B MOA, and Stumpy Point
MOA
______________________________
Air Traffic Manager
Washington Center
______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
______________________________
FAA ATREP
FACSFAC VACAPES
MCAS Cherry Point RATCF
______________________________
Commanding Officer
FACSFAC VACAPES, VA
______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
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R-5302A/B/C
R-5313A/B/C/D
Stumpy Point MOA, Pamlico A MOA, and Pamlico B MOA
Stumpy Point MOA
Pamlico A and B MOAs
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(FACSFAC VACAPES)
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Phelps A/B/C Military Operating Areas (MOAs) and Restricted Areas R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J
1. PURPOSE. To establish procedures for the use of R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J and the Phelps A/B/C MOAs.
2. CANCELLATION. Joint Use Letter of Procedure for Use of R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J dated October 30,
2000, and PHELPS MILITARY OPERATING AREA (MOA) dated August 10, 2000.
3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. FAA, Washington Center (Center) delegates to MCAS Cherry Point
(Cherry Point RATCF) the roles and responsibilities of “Controlling Agency” for Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J. 4th Fighter Wing is designated the “Using Agency”.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. 4th Fighter Wing. The 4th Fighter Wing is responsible for:
(1) Scheduling and de-conflicting for Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
(2) Operating procedures for Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
(3) Ensuring all participants, affected personnel and scheduling offices are familiar with provisions of
this agreement.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. The 4th Fighter Wing must provide Cherry Point RATCF with Phelps A/B/C MOAs and
R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J schedule at least one day prior scheduled use.
b. Cherry Point RATCF. The Cherry Point RATCF must:
(1) Approve, activate, and clear participating aircraft into Phelps A/B/C MOAs and
R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
(2) Assist participating aircraft with their responsibility to remain within the Phelps A/B/C MOAs and
R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
(3) Deactivate Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J when the last flight exits a specific
area.
(4) Issue a NOTAM seven hours in advance of the utilization of Phelps A/B/C MOAs and/or
R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J outside of regulatory published times of use.
c. Participating aircraft. Participating aircraft must:
(1) File a flight plan to the Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J with
“R-5314/Phelps MOA” in the remarks section, and a second flight plan for the return.
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(2) Contact Cherry Point RATCF on frequency 360.775 UHF / 124.725 VHF for approval into the Phelps
A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J. When planning to enter these areas from low altitude routes,
participants may request pre-approval and activation prior to entering the low altitude route via radio or a phone
call to Cherry Point Approach on recorded line commercial (252) 466-5960 (DSN 582-5960).
(3) Remaining within the confines of Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
(4) Conform to range requirements. Approval into Phelps A/B/C MOAs and
R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J does not include approval to utilize target areas.
(5) Contact Cherry Point RATCF on frequency 360.775 UHF / 124.725 VHF when “all complete” and
exiting Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
(6) Monitor Guard Frequency, 243.0 UHF / 121.5 VHF, while operating in Phelps A/B/C MOAs and/or
R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
c. Air Force Dare Range Control must notify Cherry Point RATCF prior to approving hazardous activity
(e.g. live firing) and/or low-level aircraft/helicopter operations within R-5314A.
d. Navy Dare Range Control must notify Cherry Point RATCF prior to approving hazardous activity (e.g.
live firing) and/or low-level aircraft/helicopter operations within R-5314D.
6. COMMUNICATION.
a. Cherry Point Approach RATCF DSN: 582-5960, commercial 252-466-5960 or via FAA GP 1774 line dial
33.
b. 4th FW Operations Range and Airspace DSN 722-2104, commercial 919-722-2104.
c. FACSFAC VACAPES, FFVC Range Scheduler, DSN 433-1221/22, commercial (757) 433-1221/1222.
d. Air Force Dare Range Unit commercial telephone line (919) 722-1012 / 1013 or via FAA GP 1774 line
dial 83.
e. Navy Dare Range Unit via commercial telephone line (252) 473-2720 or via FAA GP 1774 line dial 84.
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7. ATTACHMENT 1. Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J.
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Air Traffic Manager
Washington Center
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Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
____________________________________
FAA Air Traffic Representative
MCAS Cherry Point
FACSFAC VACAPES
____________________________________
Commander
4th Fighter Wing, Operations Group, NC
____________________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
____________________________________
Commanding Officer
FACSFAC VACAPES, VA
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Attachment 1
Phelps A/B/C MOAs and R-5314A/B/C/D/E/F/H/J
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MCAS Cherry Point, 2nd MAW, 4th FW, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Use and Scheduling of BURNER ATCAA
1. PURPOSE. This agreement outlines procedures and responsibilities for the scheduling of and the use of the
BURNER Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA).
2. CANCELLATION: This is an initial Letter of Agreement (LOA) and cancels no previous edition(s).
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are for use in the conduct of operations within the BURNER
ATCAA and are applicable to MCAS Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (RATCF) (Cherry Point
RATCF), MCAS Cherry Point Range Management Division (RMD), and all participants utilizing the area to
include Second Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW), USAF 4th Fighter Wing (4th FW), and USN Strike Fighter
Wing Atlantic (SFW).
4. DEFINITIONS.
a. The BURNER ATCAA, Flight Level 180 – 290, overlies eastern North Carolina as
as depicted in Attachment 1. The BURNER ATCAA is primarily developed for Large Force Exercises but may
also accommodate aerial refueling and high altitude ingress and egress to and from Restricted Areas / Special Use
Airspace (SUA).
b. Vertical areas within the BURNER ATCAA between FL180 – FL290 may be utilized in part or whole on
a real-time basis. Vertical utilization above FL230 is conditional upon the release of this airspace by Center.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Commanding Officers must ensure all participants utilizing the BURNER ATCAA are familiar with the
provisions within this agreement.
b. Scheduling.
(1) Participants will schedule BURNER ATCAA through MCAS Cherry Point Range Management
Division (RMD), Cherry Scheduling at 252-466-4040 / 4041. RMD will coordinate and de-conflict the BURNER
ATCAA with the Neuse ATCAA and the Hatteras B East and Hatteras B West ATCAAs through FACSFAC
VACAPES, FFVC Range Scheduler, DSN 433-1221/22, commercial (757) 433-1221/1222, prior to scheduling.
RMD will forward scheduled usage to Cherry Point RATCF.
(2) Participants desiring to utilize Restricted Areas and/or MOAs in conjunction with BURNER ATCAA
must schedule those areas through the appropriate scheduling authority.
(3) Participants desiring to utilize BURNER ATCAA vertical altitudes above FL230 will increase
probability of activation by scheduling W-122 Air 8 and W-122 Air 15 Areas (Attachment 1) concurrently
through FACSFAC VACAPES, FFVC Range Scheduler, DSN 433-1221/22, commercial (757) 433-1221/1222.
(4) Participants desiring to utilize the BURNER ATCAA for aerial refueling should schedule a block
altitude of at least 3,000’ and identify refueling to RMD.
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(5) Participants are required to notify Cherry Point RATCF DSN 582-5960, commercial (252) 466-5960,
and/or airborne Cherry Point Approach, 360.775 UHF / 119.75 VHF, with cancellation of scheduled BURNER
ATCAA as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in restricted future usage.
c. Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft (MARSA).
(1) Commanding Officers will implement MARSA procedures when less than standard separation is
required.
(2) MARSA Authority. Each BURNER ATCAA evolution will have a MARSA Authority assigned.
Typically the MARSA Authority is the first aircraft approved into the BURNER ATCAA. For example the
exercise lead aircraft, flight lead, the aerial refueling tanker, or the Airborne Warning and Control Systems
aircraft (AWACS) will be the MARSA Authority.
(3) While in the BURNER ATCAA the MARSA authority is responsible for ensuring all participants
utilizing the area are aware of operations and procedures.
(4) Participant(s) will be assigned 1,000’ below the activated BURNER ATCAA altitudes, and clear of
all SUA prior to being approved into or released to the MARSA Authority for entry into BURNER ATCAA.
(5) Participants desiring to utilize the BURNER ATCAA for aerial refueling will be responsible for
developing that event refueling track and ensuring all participant(s) are aware of. Participants can expect that
altitude block to be released to the MARSA authority (aerial refueling tanker) and all inbounds can expect to be
held 1,000’ below or above the refueling altitude block until ‘released to the MARSA authority’.
(6) MARSA Authority will report “all complete” to Cherry Point Approach (frequency 360.775 UHF /
1194.75 VHF) when all participants within that scheduled activity have exited.
d. Participant(s) will contact Cherry Point Approach (frequency 360.775 UHF / 119.75 VHF) at least 5
minutes prior to entry with the following:
(1) BURNER ATCAA altitudes requested.
(2) Other SUA areas to be utilized concurrently (i.e. R5306A, W122, ATCAAs) with BURNER
ATCAA.
(3) Other participants expecting MARSA authorization during that evolution.
(4) Any special handling requests (i.e. ingress / egress requests).
e. It is the pilot’s responsibility of the participant to remain within the boundaries of the BURNER ATCAA
once approved entry.
f. When cleared into BURNER ATCAA participant(s) must monitor GUARD Frequency (243.0 UHF / 121.5
VHF) at all times.
g. Participant(s) will notify Cherry Point Approach (frequency 360.775 UHF / 119.75 VHF) 5 minutes prior
to exiting the BURNER ATCAA and state intentions.
h. Approval into the BURNER ATCAA does not include approval into other SUA. Participant(s) must
properly schedule that SUA and comply with SUA requirements.
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i. Aircraft experiencing two-way communications failure during operations within the BURNER ATCAA
will continue flight in accordance with procedures set forth in FAA Handbook 7610.4, Special Military
Operations, paragraph 10-5-12, "Communications Failure."
6. ATTACHMENT 1. BURNER ATCAA
______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
______________________________
Commanding General
2D Marine Air Wing
______________________________
Commander
4th Fighter Wing, Operations Group
______________________________
Commander
Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic
______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
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Attachment 1
BURNER ATCAA
Note:
Approval into BURNER ATCAA does
not approve into Restricted Area(s).
Unless approved by specific Range
Control of any Restricted Area SUA,
participants must remain 500’ above
published Restricted Area altitude.
Altitudes: Any altitude block(s) between FL180 – FL290
(FL240 – FL290 conditional upon Center release)
BURNER ATCAA LAT/LONG
Point
Latitude
Longitude
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W to
2
34 33 01 N
077 21 03 W to
3
34 34 06 N
077 21 00 W to
4
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W to
5
35 43 51 N
076 35 29 W to
6
35 53 51 N
076 33 09 W to
7
35 51 36 N
075 57 54 W to
8
35 49 31 N
075 44 59 W to
9
35 30 01 N
075 24 59 W to
thence southwest along a 3 NM from and parallel to the shoreline to the point of beginning
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MCAS Cherry Point, USMC 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,
USAF 4th Fighter Wing, and USN Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT: Use and Scheduling of NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATC Assigned Airspace
1. PURPOSE. This agreement outlines procedures and responsibilities for the scheduling of and the use of the
NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA).
2. CANCELLATION. The MCAS Cherry Point, USMC 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and USAF 4th
Fighter Wing NEUSE ATCAA LOA effective 01 July 2011.
3. SCOPE. The procedures outlined herein are for use in the conduct of operations within the NEUSE A and
NEUSE B ATCAAs and are applicable to MCAS Cherry Point Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (RATCF)
(Cherry Point RATCF), MCAS Cherry Point Range Management Division (RMD), and all participants utilizing
the area to include Second Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW), USAF 4th Fighter Wing (4th FW), and USN Strike
Fighter Wing Atlantic (SFW).
4. DEFINITION.
a. The NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs, Flight Level 180 – 290, overlies eastern North Carolina as
depicted in Attachment 1. The NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs are primarily developed for aerial refueling
and high altitude ingress and egress to and from Restricted Areas / Special Use Airspace (SUA). NEUSE A and
NEUSE B ATCAAs may also accommodate Large Force Exercises.
b. The NEUSE ATCAA is sub-divided laterally, into Area A and Area B, and can be utilized in part or whole
as depicted in attachment 1.
c. The NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs vertical definition is FL180 – FL290. Vertical areas may be
utilized in part or whole on a real-time basis. Vertical utilization above FL230 is conditional airspace release by
FAA Washington Center.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Commanding Officers must ensure all participants utilizing the NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs are
familiar with the provisions within this agreement.
b. Scheduling.
(1) Participants desiring to schedule the NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s) will contact Cherry
Point RMD Central Scheduling DSN 582-4040/41, commercial (252) 466-4040/41. Same day requests will be
made to RMD DSN 582-2936, commercial (252) 466-2936.
(2) Participants desiring to utilize R5306A, C, and/or D areas in conjunction with NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA(s) should schedule through RMD Central Scheduling DSN 582-4040/41, commercial (252)
466-4040/41.
(3) Participants desiring to utilize NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s) vertical altitudes above FL230
will increase airspace availability by scheduling W-122 Air 8 and/or W-122 Air 15 Areas (Attachment 1)
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concurrently through FACSFAC VACAPES, FFVC Range Scheduler, DSN 433-1221/22, commercial (757) 4331221/1222.
(4) Participants desiring to utilize the NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs for aerial refueling should
schedule a block altitude of at least 3,000’ and identify refueling to RMD.
(5). Participants are required to notify Cherry Point RATCF DSN 582-5906, commercial (252) 466-5960,
and/or airborne Cherry Point Approach, 360.775 UHF / 119.75 VHF, with cancellation of scheduled NEUSE A
and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s) as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in restricted future usage.
c. Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft (MARSA).
(1) Commanding Officers will implement MARSA procedures when less than standard separation is
required.
(2) MARSA Authority. Each NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA evolution will have a MARSA
Authority assigned. Typically the MARSA Authority is the first aircraft approved into the NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA. For example the exercise lead aircraft, flight lead, the aerial refueling tanker, or the Airborne
Warning and Control Systems aircraft (AWACS) will be MARSA Authority.
(3) While in the NEUSE A and/or NESUE B ATCAA(s) the MARSA authority is responsible for
ensuring all participants utilizing the area are aware of operations and procedures.
(4) Participant(s) will be assigned 1,000’ below the activated NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s)
altitudes, and clear of all SUA prior to being approved into or released to the MARSA Authority for entry into
NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s).
(5) Participants desiring to utilize the NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs for aerial refueling will be
responsible for developing that event refueling track and ensuring all participant(s) are aware of. Participants can
expect that altitude block to be released to the MARSA authority (aerial refueling tanker) and all inbounds can
expect to be held 1,000’ below or above the refueling altitude block until ‘released to the MARSA authority’.
(6) MARSA Authority will report “all complete” to Cherry Point Approach (frequency 360.775 UHF /
1194.75 VHF) when all participants within that scheduled activity have exited.
d. Participant(s) will contact Cherry Point Approach (frequency 360.775 UHF / 119.75 VHF) at least 5
minutes prior to entry with the following:
(1) Specific NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s) requested.
(2) Other SUA areas to be utilized concurrently (i.e. R5306A, W122, ATCAAs) with NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA(s).
(3) Other participants expecting MARSA authorization during that evolution.
(4) Any special handling requests (i.e. ingress / egress requests).
e. It is the pilot’s responsibility of the participant to remain within the boundaries of the NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA(s) once approved entry.
f. When cleared into NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s) participant(s) must monitor GUARD
Frequency (243.0 UHF / 121.5 VHF) at all times.
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g. Participant(s) will notify Cherry Point Approach (frequency 360.775 UHF / 119.75 VHF) 5 minutes prior
to exiting the NEUSE A and/or NEUSE B ATCAA(s) and state intentions.
h. Approval into the NEUSE A and/or NESUE B ATCAA(s) does not include approval into other SUA.
Participant(s) must properly schedule that SUA and comply with SUA requirements.
i. Aircraft experiencing two-way communications failure during operations within the NEUSE A and/or
NEUSE B ATCAA(s) will continue flight in accordance with procedures set forth in FAA Handbook 7610.4,
Special Military Operations, paragraph 10-5-12, "Communications Failure."
6. ATTACHMENT 1. NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs with lat / long
______________________________
Commanding Officer
By Direction
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
______________________________
Commanding General
2th Marine Air Wing
______________________________
Commander
4th Fighter Wing, Operations Group
______________________________
Commander
Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic
______________________________
Regional Airspace Coordinator
MCIEAST – MCB Lejeune, NC
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Attachment 1
NEUSE A and NEUSE B ATCAAs with lat / longs
Note:
Approval into NEUSE A
and/or NEUSE B
ATCAAs does not
approve into Restricted
Area(s) unless
approved by specific
Range Control of any
Restricted Area SUA,
participants must
remain 500’ above
published Restricted
Area altitude.
Altitudes:
FL180 – FL290
NEUSE A ATCAA
NEUSE B ATCAA
Beginning with:
Beginning with:
Point
5
9
8
Point Latitude
Longitude
1
34 30 21 N
077 15 49 W
2
34 33 01 N
077 21 03 W
3
34 34 06 N
077 21 00 W
4
35 26 45 N
076 50 30 W
5
35 23 16 N
076 34 39 W
6
35 08 01 N
076 51 19 W
7
35 40 41 N
076 25 08 W
southwest along a line 3 nautical miles from and parallel
to the shoreline to the point of beginning.
7
6
Latitude
Longitude
35 23 16 N 076 34 39 W
35 18 16 N 076 16 39 W to
35 00 31 N 076 01 04 W to
southwest along a line 3 nautical miles
from and parallel to the shoreline to
35 40 41 N 076 25 08 W to
35 08 01 N 076 51 19 W to
the point of beginning.
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