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AIR-TO-AIR REFUELING AREAS

General

Air-to-air refueling (AAR) operations within the Copenhagen FIR should normally be conducted within one of the pre-planned AAR Tracks listed below.

Flexibility: AAR operations are not restricted solely to the pre-planned tracks and may be performed anywhere within EKDK FIR following coordination with Copenhagen ACC.

Track Procedures:
When conducting AAR within the designated tracks, aircraft will normally receive clearance to remain within the associated TSA/TRA. Aircraft must:

  • Remain within the lateral boundaries of the associated TSA/TRA
  • Maintain at least 2.5 NM from the lateral limits unless alternative arrangements are coordinated with the controlling agency

Track Geometry:

  • The inbound track is flown from the Additional Point to the Anchor Point
  • Upon reaching the Anchor Point, aircraft execute a turn in the specified direction
  • The inbound track may be shortened if operationally necessary
  • Extensions beyond the Additional Point require prior coordination with the controlling agency

Air Refueling Tracks

STORK Track
  • Altitude Block: FL180–FL280
  • Anchor Point: N55°08.00' E007°18.00'
  • Additional Point: N55°08.00' E006°08.00'
  • Inbound Track: 090°T
  • Turn Direction: Left
  • Associated Airspace: EKTRAAR1 (AAR)
RANDI Track
  • Altitude Block: FL150–FL240
  • Anchor Point: N57°00.00' E009°00.00'
  • Additional Point: N57°25.00' E010°10.00'
  • Inbound Track: 235°T
  • Turn Direction: Left
  • Associated Airspace: EKTRAAA1 (AALBORG)
SOFIA Track
  • Altitude Block: FL180–FL280
  • Anchor Point: N56°12.00' E005°55.00'
  • Additional Point: N56°50.00' E005°55.00'
  • Inbound Track: 180°T
  • Turn Direction: Left
  • Associated Airspace: EKD320 / EKTRANS3 / NSA EKTRANS1
SARAH Track
  • Altitude Block: FL150–FL240
  • Anchor Point: N55°20.00' E008°45.00'
  • Additional Point: N55°20.00' E009°45.00'
  • Inbound Track: 270°T
  • Turn Direction: Left
  • Associated Airspace: EKTRASK1 (SKRYDSTRUP)
ROBIN Track
  • Altitude Block: FL180–FL280
  • Anchor Point: N56°48.00' E005°35.00'
  • Additional Point: N56°48.00' E007°00.00'
  • Inbound Track: 270°T
  • Turn Direction: Left
  • Associated Airspace: EKTRANS1 / EKTRANS2
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