LOA/AVP MDT

Letter of Agreement

Wilkes-Barre TRACON (AVP) & Harrisburg TRACON (MDT)

Rev. 2 — August 15, 2020

Purpose

This agreement prescribes transfer of control procedures, radar handoff procedures, route/altitude assignments, and delegation of airspace between Wilkes Barre TRACON (AVP) and Harrisburg TRACON (MDT).

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.

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Procedures

• All aircraft must be cleared to the destination airport via the routes described in Attachment 1. Routes other than those depicted in this LOA must be on an APREQ basis.
• Transfer of Control Procedures:
  • Radar handoffs and transfer of communications must be accomplished prior to entering the receiving facility's airspace.
  • The tower implementing flow control restrictions must advise the other tower which routes are affected and the time when normal operations are expected to resume.
  • MDT and AVP are authorized to turn aircraft up to 30 degrees on initial contact.
• VFR Procedures:
  • Automated VFR handoffs are optional between facilities. No verbal coordination is required.
  • It is suggested to inhibit MSAW alerts (currently not implemented in CRC client) on all targets.
  • The receiving controller must be responsible for obtaining all pertinent information.
  • Upon completion of a handoff, the aircraft may enter the receiving facility's airspace on the transferring facility's beacon code.
• Coordination:
  • Regardless of which facility requests an altitude or route change that will affect additional sectors in the adjacent facility's area, each facility must complete all necessary internal coordination. For example, the AVP controller must coordinate with all appropriate AVP sectors.
  • Wilkes-Barre Approach must coordinate for an airspace block of 4000 feet and below prior to authorizing a Copter VOR DME Approach to Danville (Geisinger Heliport). Notification must also be given when the approach has been completed, and the airspace is returned to Harrisburg TRACON.
  • Either facility can coordinate for an airspace block of 4000 feet and below prior to authorizing a GPS RWY 26 approach to Shamokin/Northumberland County (N79). This approach starts at the DIANO intersection. Harrisburg TRACON will advise Wilkes-Barre Approach when the aircraft is clear of Wilkes-Barre airspace or has canceled IFR.

Attachment 1 – Route Descriptions [Show]