¶ Standard Operating Procedures
Chattanooga Delivery 120.95 | KCHA_DEL
¶ IFR
| SID | SID Type | Pronounciation | Aircraft | Runways | Initial Climb | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHATTANOOGA# | Vectors | CHATTANOOGA | All | All | 5000 | |
- Tower must instruct aircraft to fly runway heading. On initial climb, approach will assign vectors to initial route fix.
¶ IFR Clearance
IFR (RNAV) Example:
Cleared to Los Angeles International via the Chattanooga 8 departure, radar vectors to London VOR, then as filed. Climb and maintain 5000, Expect FL370 10 minutes after departure. Departure frequency Chattanooga Approach 125.1, squawk 2001.
¶ IFR Squawk codes
via Aurora or 2001-2777
¶ VFR
Lovell Field Airport (Chattanooga) is surrounded by class C airspace. Aircraft entering class C airspace VFR require two-way communication with ATC and an operational transponder. 7110.65 Chapter 7, Section 8.
VFR Departure Example:
Maintain VFR at or below 3,000. Runway 2, taxi via B, cross runway 33 A.
VFR Local Pattern Example:
Local traffic approved. Pattern altitude 1700’, expect left closed traffic runway 2, squawk VFR.
Chattanooga Ground 121.70 | KCHA_GND
Ground is responsible for all movement areas.
Arriving GA traffic and private jets shall be routed to park at one of two FBO locations:
| FBO | Location |
|---|---|
| East FBO | South of the terminal via B or C |
| Wilson Air Center | From taxiway H, enter on C or F |
¶ Runway Crossings
When requesting a runway crossing from TWR, specify the runway and the point at which crossing will occur, using the format of “Cross (rwy) at (intersection)?”. Callsign is not required.
TWR’s approval is only valid for one aircraft to cross as specified.
Chattanooga Tower 118.30 | KCHA_TWR
¶ Area of Responsibility
- TWR owns airspace from the surface up to and including 2,000 feet MSL, 5-mile radius.
¶ Missed Approaches and Go-Arounds
Aircraft should be advised to climb and maintain 4000’, fly runway heading, and handed off to the approach or center controller if available.
Chattanooga Delivery 119.20 | KCHA_APP
¶ Area of Responsibility
KCHA_APP is responsible for airspace up to and including 13000’
¶ APP
TMA ATIS: ☑️
METAR Station: (Empty)
Landing: (Empty)
Departing: (Empty)
Transition Level: ☑️ 180
Transition Altitude: ☑️ 18000
Remarks: (Empty)
¶ DEL/GND/TWR
METAR Station: KCHA
ARRIVAL: 2 or 20 or 15 or 33
DEPARTURE: 2 or 20 or 15 or 33
Transition Level: ☑️ 180
Transition Altitude: ☑️ 18000
Remarks: (Empty)