¶ Standard Operating Procedures
¶ IFR
| SID | SID Type | Pronounciation | Aircraft | Runways | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADL# | Vectors | Bradley | All | All | Primary |
| CSTL# | Vectors | Coastal | All | All | HFD Transition only |
¶ IFR initial altitudes
| Aircraft type | Altitude |
|---|---|
| All | 4000 |
Phraseology:
Cleared to (destination), Bradley six departure, radar vectors (first fix), then as filed. Maintain 4000, expect (cruise) 10 minutes after departure. Departure frequency 123.95, squawk (code).
¶ IFR Squawk codes
- via Aurora
¶ VFR
- VFR with flight following will be assigned at or below 3000, transponder code, and departure frequency.
- VFR without flight following will be assigned at or below 2,000, and departure frequency
¶ VFR Squawk Codes
- via Aurora
- Ground Control is responsible for all movement areas and inactive runways.
- Coordinates runway crossings and intersection departures with Local Control
¶ Airspace
At or below 3000’ MSL within 5NM of the airport.
¶ Area of Responsibility
Active runways and designated airspace.
¶ Runways
- 2 runways should be open at all times,
- If wind is calm (3kts or less) runways 24 and 33 shall be used.
| Config | Wind Direction |
|---|---|
| 6/33 | 310-095 |
| 24/33 | 220-350 |
| 24/15 | 150-280 |
| 6/15 | 360-150 |
¶ Departures
BDL# departure headings:
- Runway 6: heading 075
- Runway 15/24/33: runway heading
CSTL# departure headings:
- Runway 6: assigned by ATC
- Runway 15/24/33: runway heading
¶ Missed Approaches & Go-Arounds
For all runways:
- fly runway heading, maintain 3000.
- Bradley Approach is responsible for all airfields within the designated airspace.
- Departures shall be cleared up to 10000’ and transfered to Boston Center at 7000’.
¶ Area of Responsibility
