Search Results

There are several special airspace areas in Iceland, including recreational, training, prohibited, and restricted areas. In general, most are uncontrolled, but some are near or underly controlled airspace. For aircraft flying to such areas, one may adapt typi...

Norway Bodo Oceanic FIR (ENOB): LOA ENOB BIRD.pdf Stavanger ACC (ENSV): LOA ENSV BIRD.pdf Scottish FIR (EGPX) Letter of Agreement – Scottish ACC and Reykjavík OACC (UPDATED 2023-11-02)

Sondrestrom Tower (BGSF_TWR) provides clearance delivery, ground, and tower control. Delivery NOTE: Typically, the preferred runway configuration is RWY 09 for arrivals / RWY 27 for departures. See "Runway Configuration" below for more details. Overview of ...

Sondrestrom Approach (BGSF_APP) provides an approach control service within the Sondrestrom TMA and CTA. Sondrestrom TMA & CTA The Sondrestrom TMA and CTA together make up the airspace controlled by Sondrestrom Approach. The CTA and TMA are arranged as th...

The largest airport in Greenland, Kangarlussuaq Airport (BGSF), also known as Sondrestrom, serves a critical role in Greenland air traffic. While the expansion of Nuuk International Airport (BGGH) has made that airport the main international and domestic hub o...

UPDATE: Effective 1 March 2024, Iceland Radio no longer requires a separate endorsement to control. All Iceland-familiarized C1 controllers are allowed to staff Iceland Radio. The position of "Iceland Radio" serves a unique function within the VATSIM Reykjavi...

As of 20th March 2024, all departing aircraft from a aifs airfield will receive a standard clearance but you are still required to receive the clearance from BIRD. NOTE: All Icelandic AFIS aerodromes require a Tier 2 endorsement. General Reminders The tra...

NOTE: All Greenlandic AFIS aerodromes require a Tier 2 endorsement. General Reminders The transition altitude in Greenland varies between aerodromes. For Greenlandic aerodromes, clearance shall first be obtained from Iceland Radio (BICC_1_FSS.) If Icela...

This tutorial is currently being updated and is currently not accurate to how natTrak functions. DO NOT USE this tutorial until further notice. natTrak is a tool developed by VATSIM to simulate how oceanic Request for Clearance (RCL) and CLX (Clearance) messa...

Utilizing ATO our (Air Training Organization) SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) is essential for ensuring safe and standardized aviation training. These procedures provide a structured framework for training processes, enhancing safety, regulatory complianc...

Crew and Emergency Briefing Crew briefing Is done before engine start and should determine the objectives for the flight. e.g. “Flight to Training Area, Mission to practise straight and level flight as well as coordinated turns” or “Training flight in TC inten...

When performing clearance delivery, DEL must always check the following elements of an aircraft's flight plan: SID/departure instructions Flight plan route Initial climb (Cleared Flight Level / CFL) Cruising level (Requested Flight Level / RFL) Squawk c...

Introduction to the Reykjavik CTA The Reykjavik Control Area (CTA), the controlled airspace that Iceland is responsible for, is unique in that it overlaps three territories (Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands) and two FIRs. The following image depicts...

Pushback & Startup In the Reykjavik CTA, all aircraft require clearance for startup, except for single-engine fixed-wing aircraft, and aircraft at uncontrolled aprons (as described in LOPs, e.g., Fluggardar at BIRK.) Single-engine fixed-wing aircraft may star...

Determining the Active Runway Controllers should determine the active runway based on the following factors: Winds – Choosing the runway with the largest headwind component. Runway length/characteristics – If the headwind component between two runways is ...

Introduction to AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) is the provision of flight information service to aircraft in the vicinity of an aerodrome. This includes traffic information, weather information, aerodrome conditions, hazards & obstructions, ...

This page details procedures for providing air traffic control service using ATS surveillance (secondary radar, MLAT, or ADS-B.) This includes Approach (APP) and Area Control positions. Transition Altitude & Level The Transition Altitudes in the Reykjavik CT...

The Reykjavik CTA is unique in that much of it is also designated as oceanic airspace. This page outlines the specific rules and procedures relevant to oceanic airspace. As of 20th March 2024, aircraft no longer require oceanic clearance to enter the Reykjavi...

NAT Doc 007, formally known as the North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual, is the official real-world document outlining the procedures and regulations for the North Atlantic oceanic airspace. The latest version (published Jan 2023) is available HERE.

1. Vagar Airport (EKVG) NOTE: To control Vagar, you must have the T2 BIRD_AFIS endorsement Vagar Airport is a hybrid of many sorts. Before controlling at EKVG you must: Hold an BIRD_AFIS T2 Endorcement Complete the material on Procedural Airport Be conf...