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; General Procedures
=== General Procedures ===
 
* Transfer of Control Procedures:
* Transfer of Control Procedures:
** Transfer of control on all aircraft must be accomplished no later than the PHL/ABE common boundary.
** Transfer of control on all aircraft must be accomplished no later than the PHL/ABE common boundary.
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* VFR Procedures:
* VFR Procedures:
** Automated VFR handoffs are optional between facilities. No verbal coordination is required.
** Automated VFR handoffs are optional between facilities. No verbal coordination is required.
** It is suggested to inhibit MSAW alerts (vSTARS client) on all targets.
** The receiving controller must be responsible for obtaining all pertinent information.
** The receiving controller must be responsible for obtaining all pertinent information.
** Beacon codes do not need to be changed.
** Beacon codes do not need to be changed.
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*** Vansant Airport (9N1)
*** Vansant Airport (9N1)


; PHL TRACON to ABE TRACON
=== PHL TRACON to ABE TRACON ===
: All aircraft from PHL TRACON to ABE TRACON must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes and altitudes described in '''Attachment 1'''. Routes and altitudes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.
* All aircraft from PHL TRACON to ABE TRACON must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes and altitudes described in '''Attachment 1'''. Routes and altitudes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.


; ABE TRACON to PHL TRACON
=== ABE TRACON to PHL TRACON ===
: All aircraft from ABE TRACON to PHL TRACON must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes and altitudes described in '''Attachment 1'''. Routes and altitudes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.
* All aircraft from ABE TRACON to PHL TRACON must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes and altitudes described in '''Attachment 1'''. Routes and altitudes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.


; Attachment 1 – Route Descriptions
=== Attachment 1 – Route Descriptions ===
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=== Attachment 2 - Area Airport Listings ===
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! Abbreviation
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! Satellite Airport Codes
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| colspan=3 style="background-color:#EEF; text-align:center;" | ''Allentown Satellite Airports''
! colspan=3 | ''Allentown Satellite Airports''
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| XLL, N43, N53, 22N, 1N7, N40, N85, 69N, 7N8, 9N1
| XLL, N43, N53, 22N, 1N7, N40, N85, 69N, 7N8, 9N1
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| colspan=3 style="background-color:#EEF; text-align:center;" | ''Philadelphia Satellite Airports''
! colspan=3 | ''Philadelphia Satellite Airports''
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| Philadelphia Satellite
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| DYL, PNE, TTN, UKT, 3NJ6
| DYL, PNE, TTN, UKT, 3NJ6
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=== Attachment 3 - Airspace Delegation ===
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| PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE<br> PHL NORTH ARRIVAL <br> PHL POTTSTOWN
| PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE <br> PHL NORTH ARRIVAL <br> PHL POTTSTOWN
| 130/110 <br> 100/070 <br> 060/SFC
| 130/110 <br> 100/070 <br> 060/SFC
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| PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE<br> PHL YARDLEY <br> PHL POTTSTOWN
| PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE <br> PHL YARDLEY <br> PHL POTTSTOWN
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| 130/070 <br> 060/050 <br> 040/SFC
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Latest revision as of 16:09, 2 July 2025

Letter of Agreement
Philadelphia TRACON (PHL) & Allentown TRACON (ABE)
Rev. 2 - 7 Apr 2020
Purpose
This agreement prescribes transfer of control procedures, radar handoff procedures, route/altitude assignments, and delegation of airspace between Philadelphia TRACON (PHL) and Allentown TRACON (ABE).
Scope
The procedures contained herein must apply unless prior coordination is effected.
Disclosure
vZNY and any other facilities mentioned in this document are affiliated with the Virtual Air Traffic Simulation (VATSIM) network. The procedures outlined in this document are intended exclusively for use in the VATSIM flight simulation environment and must never be used for actual flight or air traffic control operations. vZNY and any other facility mentioned in this document are not affiliated with the FAA in any manner.

General Procedures

  • Transfer of Control Procedures:
    • Transfer of control on all aircraft must be accomplished no later than the PHL/ABE common boundary.
    • Completion of radar handoff and transfer of communications constitutes authorization for descents and to turn aircraft up to thirty (30) degrees within 10 miles of the PHL/ABE common boundary. PHL has additional control for turns greater than 30 degrees if the amended track will shorten the distance to leave ABE airspace.
    • If a beacon code is not compatible on handoff, the receiving facility may change the beacon code when in contact with the aircraft, without coordination.
  • VFR Procedures:
    • Automated VFR handoffs are optional between facilities. No verbal coordination is required.
    • The receiving controller must be responsible for obtaining all pertinent information.
    • Beacon codes do not need to be changed.
  • Coordination Procedures:
    • Regardless of which facility requests an altitude or route change, which will affect additional sectors in the adjacent facility's area, each facility must be responsible to complete all necessary internal coordination, e.g., the ABE controller must be responsible for coordination with all appropriate ABE sectors.
    • PHL must coordinate with ABE prior to conducting instrument operations at the following airports:
      • Quakertown Airport (UKT)
      • Pennridge Airport (CKZ)
    • ABE must coordinate with PHL prior to conducting instrument operations at the following airports:
      • Butter Valley Golf Port (7N8)
      • Sky Manor Airport (N40)
      • Vansant Airport (9N1)

PHL TRACON to ABE TRACON

  • All aircraft from PHL TRACON to ABE TRACON must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes and altitudes described in Attachment 1. Routes and altitudes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.

ABE TRACON to PHL TRACON

  • All aircraft from ABE TRACON to PHL TRACON must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes and altitudes described in Attachment 1. Routes and altitudes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.

Attachment 1 – Route Descriptions

From PHL to ABE [Show]
From To Route Via Altitude Restriction
PHL & PHL Sats (except ARD Area) ABE & ABE Sats Direct FJC; traffic must remain east of the V29 protected airspace. 4,000'; ABE has control for descent to 3,000' for ABE arrivals.
Overflights PTW V29 ETX 8,000'
ARD Area ABE & ABE Sats Direct FJC or ETX 4,000'
Overflights PTW V29 ETX 8,000'
From ABE to PHL [Show]
From To Route Via Altitude Restriction
ABE & ABE Sats PHL & PHL Sats (except ARD Area) Direct PTW; traffic must remain west of SPUDS. Jets: 7,000'
Turboprops: 5,000'
ETX V29 PTW Piston engine: 4,000'
ARD Area Direct ARD or MAZIE; traffic must remain between ETX and FJC. 5,000'
Overflights ETX V29 PTW 6,000'

Attachment 2 - Area Airport Listings

Area Airport Listings [Show]
Area Abbreviation Satellite Airport Codes
Allentown Satellite Airports
Allentown Satellite ABE Sats XLL, N43, N53, 22N, 1N7, N40, N85, 69N, 7N8, 9N1
Philadelphia Satellite Airports
Philadelphia Satellite PHL Sats DYL, PNE, TTN, UKT, 3NJ6, EVY, ILG, PTW, N10, N47, N57, MQS, LOM, CKZ, OQN, 7N7, 17N
Yardley Area ARD Area DYL, PNE, TTN, UKT, 3NJ6

Attachment 3 - Airspace Delegation

Airspace Delegation [Show]

Area Sector Altitude
A ABE DR
ABE AR 		080/040
030/SFC
B PHL NORTH ARRIVAL
PHL POTTSTOWN
RDG 		080/070
060
050/SFC
C ABE DR
RDG 		080/050
040/SFC
D PHL NORTH ARRIVAL
PHL POTTSTOWN
RDG 		080/070
060
050/SFC
E PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE
PHL NORTH ARRIVAL
PHL POTTSTOWN 		130/090
080/070
060/SFC
F PHL NORTH ARRIVAL
PHL POTTSTOWN 		090/070
060/SFC
G PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE
PHL NORTH ARRIVAL
PHL POTTSTOWN 		130/110
100/070
060/SFC
H PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE
PHL YARDLEY
PHL POTTSTOWN 		130/070
060/050
040/SFC
I PHL NORTH HIGH DEPARTURE
PHL YARDLEY 		130/070
060/SFC
J N90 METRO
PHL YARDLEY 		090/050
040/SFC
K N90 METRO
ABE DR
ABE AR 		090/060
050/040
030/SFC
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