En este documento es continuación del documento Planes de Vuelo I que se vio en la parte de VFR. Aquí se van a tratar aquellos aspectos más avanzados característicos de los planes de vuelo IFR que no se trataron anteriormente.
Además del equipamiento tratado anteriormente, S (Standard, la aeronave incluye VHF, VOR e ILS), D (DME), F (ADF), G (GPS) y Y (8.33 kHz). Las aeronaves para vuelos IFR suelen llevar otro equipamiento básico que es importante conocer:
Si se incluye equipamiento RNAV hay que incluir en la casilla 18 el tipo de equipamiento del que se dispone (PBN/)
El ANEXO I contiene una lista de todo el equipamiento disponible, así como el ANEXO 2 contiene toda la información sobre respondedor.
En el caso de un vuelo IFR, la ruta está formada por fijos unidos por aerovías (EPAMA UN733 PRADO) o, si volamos de forma directa a un punto sin seguir una aerovía se indica como DCT (EPAMA DCT PRADO).
Para planes de vuelo IFR/GAT que despeguen de cualquier aeródromo español, el primer campo de la ruta debe ser:
El campo ruta no debe incluir nunca las siglas SID/STAR, ni las descripciones de las mismas.
En caso de que el punto no este designado con un código, se usará lo siguiente para definirlo en la ruta:
Como se comentó anteriormente, en las casillas cruising speed and level se incluye la velocidad y la altitud/nivel del vuelo de la primera parte del vuelo. Si hay un cambio de velocidad y/o nivel, éste se debe indicar en la ruta, detrás de una barra en el punto donde se va a producir dicho cambio. Por ejemplo:
DRAGO UN863 REBUL/N0452F310 UM601 PPN
En este caso de DRAGO a REBUL seguimos la aerovía UN863 y en REBUL cambiamos la TAS a 452kt y el nivel de vuelo a FL310 siguiendo la aerovía UM601 hasta el VOR de Pamplona.
En el caso de vuelo Y debemos indicar la ruta como una convencional IFR pero tenemos que indicar el punto en el que vamos a cambiar a reglas visuales. Ejemplo:
GIBAL W616 LXR VFR
En este caso en el punto LXR pasamos a reglas visuales y volamos directo al AD de destino siguiendo estas reglas.
En el caso de vuelo Z se indica el primer punto donde vamos a pasar a instrumental se pone la TAS, el nivel de vuelo y se indica IFR, para saber que es el primer punto donde comienzan las reglas instrumentales. A partir de ahí la ruta es una ruta IFR convencional. Ejemplo:
GIBAL/N0260F120 IFR W616 LXR
En este caso volamos en VFR hasta GIBAL, donde tendremos una TAS de 260Kt y un nivel de vuelo FL120 y comenzaremos reglas IFR para volar la aerovía W616 hasta LXR.
En este apartado se complementa lo comentado anteriormente en el documento Planes de Vuelo I, con aspectos relevantes para los vuelos IFR (el anexo 3 contiene la descripción completa de todos los RMKs que se pueden incluir en la casilla 18):
| Expresión | Significado |
|---|---|
| PBN | Capacidad RNAV y/o RNP de la aeronave |
| EET | Tiempo estimado a puntos relevantes en los que se cambia de FIR |
| RVR | Requerimiento de alcance visual de la pista |
| PER | Performance de la aeronave |
Este sería un ejemplo de RMK para un Vuelo de entrenamiento IFR con un B738:
PBN/A1B1C1D1S1S2 DOF/201021 REG/ECJFS EET/LFEE0004 LFFF0008 LECM0130 RVR/550 OPR/FYA PER/C CS/FLYANT RMK/IFR TRAINING
| Eq | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS) is a safety-critical system that augments the GPS Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and provides enhanced levels of service. It supports all phases of approach, landing, departure, and surface operations within its area of coverage. |
| B | Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV). APproach with Vertical guidance (APV-SBAS). Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS). The purpose of LPV is to fly ILS look-alike procedures published as RNAV GNSS with LPV minima, by using SBAS. These procedures with vertical guidance constitute a progress to approach safety. |
| C | LOng RAnge Navigation (LORAN) is a terrestrial radio navigation system using low frequency radio transmitters to determine the location and speed of the receiver (i.e the aircraft in aviation context). |
| D | Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is a transponder-based radio navigation technology that measures distance between the equipment on ground and an aircraft by timing the propagation delay of VHF or UHF radio signals. |
| E1 | Flight Management Computer (FMC) WayPoint Reporting (WPR) Aircraft Communications Addressing Reporting System (ACARS). A number of airlines routinely receive ACARS* position reports from their aircraft via satellite as part of their Airline Operational Control (AOC) flight monitoring. These position reports can be forwarded to an ATS provider and used to replace HF voice position reports. This method of delivery for aircraft position reports is known as FMC WPR. (*)ACARS is a digital datalink system for transmission of short, relatively simple messages between aircraft and ground stations via radio or satellite. |
| E2 | Data link (D)-Flight Information Services (FIS) Aircraft Communications Addressing Reporting System (ACARS). *). The flight information services provided can be weather reports and operational data. (*)ACARS is a digital datalink system for transmission of short, relatively simple messages between aircraft and ground stations via radio or satellite. |
| E3 | Pre-Departure Clearance (PDC) Aircraft Communications Addressing Reporting System (ACARS). . Pre-departure clearance from ATC can be received in the cockpit via the ACARS. (*)ACARS is a digital datalink system for transmission of short, relatively simple messages between aircraft and ground stations via radio or satellite. |
| F | Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) is a radio-navigation instrument that automatically and continuously displays the relative bearing from the aircraft to a suitable radio station. |
| G | Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The term GNSS encompasses all the satellite navigation systems such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| H | High Frequency (HF) RadioTelephone (RTF). (Mainly used during oceanic flight) |
| I | INS]]) or Inertial Reference System (IRS) or Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) is a navigation aid that uses a computer, motion sensors (accelerometers) and rotation sensors (gyroscopes) to continuously calculate the position, orientation, and velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a plane without the need for external references. |
| J1 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) VHF DigitaL Mode 2(VDL2). The ICAO VDL Mode 2 is the VDL version most commonly used. It was chosen for the Eurocontrol Link 2000+ program and is specified as the primary link in the EU Single European Sky rule adopted in January 2009 requiring all new aircraft flying in Europe after January 1, 2014 to be equipped with CPDLC. |
| J2 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) 1/A High Frequency Data Link (HFDL). FANS 1/A provides controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) and include include air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting. FANS 1/A typically operates over satellite communications (SATCOM) and is mostly used in Oceanic airspace. FANS 1/A over HFDL provides air traffic control (ATC) communication coverage in the Polar region |
| J3 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) 1/A VHF Data Link (VDL)Mode A. FANS 1/A provides controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) and include air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting. FANS 1/A typically operates over satellite communications (SATCOM) and is mostly used in Oceanic airspace. VDL Mode A is also known as POA (Plain Old ACARS). |
| J4 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) 1/A VHF Data Link (VDL)Mode 2. FANS 1/A provides controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) and include include air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting. FANS 1/A typically operates over satellite communications (SATCOM) and is mostly used in Oceanic airspace. The ICAO VDL Mode 2 is the VDL version most commonly used. It was chosen for the Eurocontrol Link 2000+ program and is specified as the primary link in the EU Single European Sky rule adopted in January 2009 requiring all new aircraft flying in Europe after January 1, 2014 to be equipped with CPDLC. |
| J5 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) 1/A. FANS 1/A provides controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) and include include air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting. FANS 1/A typically operates over satellite communications and is mostly used in Oceanic airspace. This indicator specifies that the data is transiting via the INMARSAT satellite network. |
| J6 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) 1/A. FANS 1/A provides controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) and include include air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting. FANS 1/A typically operates over satellite communications and is mostly used in Oceanic airspace. This indicator specifies that the data is transiting via the MTSAT satellite network. |
| J7 | Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) 1/A. FANS 1/A provides controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) and includes air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting. FANS 1/A typically operates over satellite communications and is mostly used in Oceanic airspace. This indicator specifies that the data is transiting via the Iridium satellite network. It allows worldwide voice and data communications including the poles, oceans and airways. |
| K | Microwave Landing System (MLS) is an aviation approach and landing system providing most accurate and reliable information for safe landings. This system overcomes the possible limitations of the ILS. |
| L | Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway. |
| M1 | Air Traffic Control (ATC) RadioTelephone (RTF) SATellite COMmunications (SATCOM) with data transiting via the INMARSAT satellite network. |
| M2 | Air Traffic Control (ATC) RadioTelephone (RTF) SATellite COMmunications (SATCOM) with data transiting via the MTSAT satellite network. |
| M3 | Air Traffic Control (ATC) RadioTelephone (RTF) SATellite COMmunications (SATCOM) with data transiting via the Iridium satellite network. |
| N | It shall be specified if no COM/NAV approach aid equipment for the route to be flown is carried, or the equipment is unserviceable. |
| O | VHF Omni directional Range (VOR) is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft. The system relies on ground based transmitters which emit signals to a VOR receiver inside the aircraft. The navigation signal allows the aircraft receiving equipment to determine a magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft. |
| P1 | CPDLC RCP 400 transaction per second. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE type may be used to prescribe operational communication requirements for an airspace based on the ATM functions that an airspace planner or ATS provider needs to implement within that airspace. |
| P2 | CPDLC RCP 240 transaction per second. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE type may be used to prescribe operational communication requirements for an airspace based on the ATM functions that an airspace planner or ATS provider needs to implement within that airspace. |
| P3 | SATVOICE RCP 400 transaction per second REQUIRED COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE type may be used to prescribe operational communication requirements for an airspace based on the ATM functions that an airspace planner or ATS provider needs to implement within that airspace. |
| P4- P9 | P4 to P9 is reserved for future Required Communication Performance (RCP). |
| R | R indicates the Perfomance Based Navigation (PBN) levels that can be met. It is used by ATC for clearance and routing purposes. The insertion of R in the field 10a requires PBN/ to be present in field 18. The PBN sub-field contains the RNAV and/or RNP certifications and operational approvals applicable for the flight. |
| S | It shall be specified if standard COM/NAV/approach aid equipment for the route to be flown is carried and serviceable. If the letter S is used, standard equipment is considered to be VHF RTF,VOR and ILS unless another combination is prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority. S= O+L+V |
| T | Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) is a navigation system in UHF, giving the air crew continuous information as to its range and bearing from a beacon. It is similar to VOR but in UHF instead of VHF. TACAN is primarily used by military aircraft. |
| U | Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RadioTelephone (RTF). Radio equipment onboard the aircraft. |
| V | Very High Frequency (VHF) RadioTelephone (RTF). Radio equipment onboard the aircraft. |
| W | Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) of 300m (1000ft) separation between aircraft was introduced on 24 January 2002 by 41 European and North African countries. RVSM provides six additional cruising levels between FL 290 and FL 410, resulting in substantial reductions in fuel costs and in-flight delays. |
| X | Minimum Navigation Performance Specification (MNPS) : a set of standards which require aircraft to have a minimum navigation performance capability in order to operate in MNPS designated airspace. The airspace is vertically defined between FL285 and FL410 and horizontally includes the following control areas: REYKJAVIK, SHANWICK, GANDER and SANTA MARIA OCEANIC plus the portion of NEW YORK OCEANIC which is North of 27N but excluding the area which is west of 60°W south of 38°30'N. |
| Y | Very High Frequency (VHF) with 8.33 kHz spacing channel: it was decided in 1994 to introduce a further channel split from 25 to 8.33 kHz. Subsequently, 8.33 kHz was introduced above FL245 in the ICAO EUR Region from October 1999 and above FL195 from the 15 March 2007. At the time of writing Eurocontrol is working on the second phase of the mandate contained in the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1265/2007 which is the deployment of 8.33 kHz channel spacing to the airspace below FL195. The current date planned for the deployment in 2018. |
| Z | It indicates that other equipment or capabilities which are not specified in that Item, apply to that flight. These additional equipment or capabilities shall be specified in Item 18 preceded COM/, NAV/, DAT/ |
| Eq | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Transponder - Mode A (4 digits - 4096 codes) |
| C | Transponder - Mode A (4 digits - 4096 codes) and Mode C |
| E | Transponder Mode S, including aircraft identification, pressure-altitude and extended squitter (ADS-B) capability. Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| H | Transponder Mode S, including aircraft identification, pressure-altitude and enhanced surveillance capability. Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| I | Transponder Mode S, including aircraft identification, but no pressure-altitude capability. Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| L | Transponder Mode S, including aircraft identification, pressure-altitude and extended squitter (ADS-B) and enhanced surveillance capability. Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| N | It indicates that no surveillance equipment for the route to be flown is carried or the equipment is unserviceable. |
| P | Transponder Mode S, including pressure-altitude, but no aircraft identification capability. Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| S | Transponder Mode S, including both pressure-altitude and aircraft identification capability Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| X | Transponder Mode S, with neither pressure-altitude nor aircraft identification capability. Mode S: Whilst traditional Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) stations interrogate all aircraft within their range, Mode S (Select) establishes selective and addressed interrogations with aircraft within its coverage. Such selective interrogation improves the quality and integrity of the detection, identification and altitude reporting. |
| B1 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS). ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. B1 has the "out" capability only. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. |
| B2 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS). ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. B2 has both "in" and "out" capabilities. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. ADS-B In is the reception by aircraft of data which displays all aircraft in the area. Location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. B2 has both "in" and "out" capabilities. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. ADS-B In is the reception by aircraft of data which displays all aircraft in the area. |
| D1 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS) Future Air Navigation System (FANS). The basic concept of the ADS-C application is that the ground system will set up a contract with the aircraft such that the aircraft will automatically provide information obtained from its own on-board sensors, and pass this information to the ground system under specific circumstances dictated by the ground system (except in emergencies). Contracts are INITIATED BY THE GROUND (ATC or Airlines Centre) and CAN NOT be modified by the pilot.FANS are avionics system which provides direct data link communication between the pilot and the Air Traffic Controller. In the present use the communication is "position reporting". |
| G1 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS) Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN). The basic concept of the ADS-C application is that the ground system will set up a contract with the aircraft such that the aircraft will automatically provide information obtained from its own on-board sensors, and pass this information to the ground system under specific circumstances dictated by the ground system (except in emergencies). Contracts are INITIATED BY THE GROUND (ATC or Airlines Centre) and CAN NOT be modified by the pilot. |
| U1 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. U1 has the "out" capability only. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. |
| U2 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. V2 has both "in" and "out" capabilities. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. ADS-B In is the reception by aircraft of data which displays all aircraft in the area. |
| V1 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS) VHF Data Link (VDL). ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. V1 has the "out" capability only. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. |
| V2 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS) VHF Data Link (VDL). ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped aircraft. ADS–B consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. V2 has both "in" and "out" capabilities. ADS–B Out periodically broadcasts information such as aircraft identification, current position, altitude, and velocity, through an onboard transmitter. ADS–B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more accurate than the information available with current radar-based systems. ADS-B In is the reception by aircraft of data which displays all aircraft in the area. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| STS/ | Reason for special handling by ATS, e.g. a search and rescue mission, as follows: - ALTRV: for a flight operated in accordance with an altitude reservation; - ATFMX: for a flight approved for exemption from ATFM measures by the appropriate ATS authority; - FFR: fire-fighting; - FLTCK: flight check for calibration of navaids; - HAZMAT: for a flight carrying hazardous material; - HEAD: a flight with Head of State status; - HOSP: for a medical flight declared by medical authorities; - HUM: for a flight operating on a humanitarian mission; - MARSA: for a flight for which a military entity assumes responsibility for separation of military aircraft; - MEDEVAC: for a life critical medical emergency evacuation; - NONRVSM: for a non-RVSM capable flight intending to operate in RVSM airspace; - RNAVINOP: for your aircraft which has no RNAV capabilities - SAR: for a flight engaged in a search and rescue mission; - STATE: for a flight engaged in military, customs or police services. |
| PBN/ | Indication of RNAV and/or RNP capabilities. Include as many of the descriptors below, as apply to the flight, up to a maximum of 8 entries, i.e. a total of not more than 16 characters. - A1 RNAV 10 (RNP 10) - B1 RNAV 5 all permitted sensors - B2 RNAV 5 GNSS - B3 RNAV 5 DME/DME - B4 RNAV 5 VOR/DME - B5 RNAV 5 INS or IRS - B6 RNAV 5 LORANC - C1 RNAV 2 all permitted sensors - C2 RNAV 2 GNSS - C3 RNAV 2 DME/DME - C4 RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU - D1 RNAV 1 all permitted sensors - D2 RNAV 1 GNSS - D3 RNAV 1 DME/DME - D4 RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU - RNP SPECIFICATIONS - L1 RNP 4 - O1 Basic RNP 1 all permitted sensors - O2 Basic RNP 1 GNSS - O3 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME - O4 Basic RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU - S1 RNP APCH - S2 RNP APCH with BARO-VNAV - T1 RNP AR APCH with RF (special authorization required) - T2 RNP AR APCH without RF (special authorization required) |
| NAV/ | Significant data related to navigation equipment, other than specified in PBN/, as required by the appropriate ATS authority. Indicate GNSS augmentation under this indicator, with a space between two or more methods of augmentation, e.g. NAV/GBAS SBAS. |
| COM/ | Indicate communication equipment and capabilities not specified in item 10 |
| DAT/ | Indicate data communication equipment and capabilities not specified in item10 |
| SUR/ | Indicate surveillance equipment and capabilities not specified in Item 10 b). Indicate as many RSP specification(s) as apply to the flight, using designator(s) with no space. Multiple RSP specifications are separated by a space. Example: RSP180 RSP400. |
| DEP/ | Name and location of departure aerodrome, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 13, or the ATS unit from which supplementary flight plan data can be obtained, if AFIL is inserted in Item 13. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location as follows: With 4 figures describing latitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes followed by “N” (North) or “S” (South), followed by 5 figures describing longitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes, followed by “E” (East) or “W” (West). Make up the correct number of figures, where necessary, by insertion of zeros, e.g. 4620N07805W (11 characters) or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point |
| DEST/ | Name and location of destination aerodrome, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 16. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described under DEP/ above. |
| DOF/ | The date of flight departure in a six-figure format (YYMMDD, where YY equals the year, MM equals the month and DD equals the day). |
| REG/ | The nationality or common mark and registration mark of the aircraft, if different from the aircraft identification in Item 7. |
| EET/ | Significant points or FIR boundary designators and accumulated estimated elapsed times from take-off to such points or FIR boundaries, when so prescribed on the basis of regional air navigation agreements, or by the appropriate ATS authority. Examples: EET/CAP0745 XYZ0830; EET/EINN0204 |
| SEL/ | SELCAL Code, for aircraft so equipped |
| TYP/ | Type(s) of aircraft, preceded if necessary without a space by number(s) of aircraft and separated by one space, if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 9. Example: TYP/2F15 5F5 3B2 |
| CODE/ | Aircraft address (expressed in the form of an alphanumerical code of six hexadecimal characters) when required by the appropriate ATS authority. Example: “F00001” is the lowest aircraft address contained in the specific block administered by ICAO. |
| RVR/ | Runway Visual Range Requirement in Metres. Example: “RVR/200” is the lowest RVR at which aircraft and crew can operate. |
| DLE/ | En route delay or holding, insert the significant point(s) on the route where a delay is planned to occur, followed by the length of delay using four-figure time in hours and minutes (hhmm). Example: DLE/MDG0030 |
| OPR/ | ICAO designator or name of the aircraft operating agency, if different from the aircraft identification in item 7. |
| ORGN/ | The originator’s 8 letter AFTN address or other appropriate contact details, in cases where the originator of the flight plan may not be readily identified, as required by the appropriate ATS authority. |
| PER/ | Aircraft performance data, indicated by a single letter as specified in the Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS, Doc 8168), Volume I — Flight Procedures, if so prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority. |
| ALTN/ | Name of destination alternate aerodrome(s), if ZZZZ is inserted in Item 16. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/ above. |
| RALT/ | ICAO four letter indicator(s) for en-route alternate(s), as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, or name(s) of en-route alternate aerodrome(s), if no indicator is allocated. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/ above. |
| TALT/ | ICAO four letter indicator(s) for take-off alternate, as specified in Doc 7910, Location Indicators, or name of take-off alternate aerodrome, if no indicator is allocated. For aerodromes not listed in the relevant Aeronautical Information Publication, indicate location in LAT/LONG or bearing and distance from the nearest significant point, as described in DEP/ above. |
| RIF/ | The route details to the revised destination aerodrome, followed by the ICAO four-letter location indicator of the aerodrome. The revised route is subject to re-clearance in flight. Examples: RIF/DTA HEC KLAX ; RIF/ESP G94 CLA YPPH |
| RMK/ | Any other plain-language remarks when required by the appropriate ATS authority or deemed necessary. |