LNS SOP

New York ARTCC

Standard Operating Procedure — LNS

Rev. 2 — Revised: 2025-03-01

Area at a glance

ICAO Code	Airport Name	Airspace
KLNS	Lancaster Airport	D

Purpose

This document prescribes the procedures to be utilized for providing air traffic control services at Lancaster Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). The procedures described herein are supplemental to the New York ARTCC Standard Operating Procedures and FAA Order JO 7110.65.

Distribution

This order is distributed to all New York ARTCC personnel.

Procedural Deviations

Exceptional or unusual requirements may dictate procedural deviations or supplementary procedures to this order. A situation may arise that is not adequately covered herein; in such an event use good judgment to adequately resolve the problem.

Operational Positions

Ground	LNS_GND	Lancaster Ground	121.800	HN
Tower	LNS_TWR	Lancaster Tower	120.900	HM
ATIS	KLNS_ATIS		125.670

Sector	Callsign	Frequency	Identifier	Combined Sector
Harrisburg (HAR)	MDT_SW_APP	124.100	HK	Primary TRACON
Lancaster (LRP)	MDT_SE_APP	126.450	HS
Ravine (RAV)	MDT_N_APP	118.250	HG
Reading	RDG_APP	125.150	RX	Covered by MDT TRACON 0000-0600 local time

Notes:

• When RDG_APP is not staffed, MDT TRACON may provide top-down services at RDG regardless of local time.
• When splitting MDT TRACON, split into HAR & LRP sectors first.

ATCT

Clearance Delivery

Exit Gate	Exit	Scratchpad
North (N)	GAAPP	GAA
	SEG	SEG
Northeast (NE)	ETX	ETX
	LVZ	LVZ
	FJC	FJC
East (E)	LRP	LRP
	PTW	PTW
	ARD	ARD
Southeast (SE)	DQO	DQO
Southwest (SW)	HAR	HAR
	BRNAN	BRN
	JST	JST
	VINSE	VIN
	THS	THS
	SCAPE	SCA
	GRAMO	GRA
	MRB	MRB
	EMI	EMI
Northwest (NW)	MCMAN	MCM
	PSB	PSB

Notes

1. While strict exit direction points are not required at LNS, the guide above may come in handy for directing pilots to proper exits for departing the area.
2. KIACK is only a valid exit of preceded by GAAPP. The route must therefore read GAAPP KIACK...
3. MCMAN is used for aircraft routed via V33/J64/Q62.
4. Traffic filed via EMI to join J48 should be re-routed via GRAMO VINNY EMI.

Position	Frequency	Code
MDT_SE_APP	126.45	HS
MDT_E_APP	126.450	HS
MDT_APP	124.100	HK
NY_CTR	125.325	N56

The table above lists the common frequencies used as departure frequency by LNS Clearance Delivery. The first available controller in this list should be handling departures.

Note that this table only serves as a guide. The actual departure frequency has to be determined based on coordination with the other online controllers.

If there is no other controller online that would accept departures from LNS, use LNS CTAF (120.900).

Routing to certain airports in ZNY, ZDC and ZBW ARTCCs is pre-coordinated through letters of agreement (LOA). These routes have been added to the Preferred Route Database (PRD). Therefore, PRD must be referenced for all departures.

Notes

1. The initial altitude for IFR departures of all types is 3,000’ whereas higher may be expected in 10 minutes after departure.
2. There is no published departure procedure out of Lancaster. All aircraft must be cleared to their destination via radar vectors to an LNS exit.
3. Traffic filed via EMI to join J48 should be re-routed via GRAMO VINNY EMI.

Lancaster is a Class D airport. All VFR traffic must maintain two-way radio communication. See the VFR Operations document for detailed explanation of applicable VFR procedures.

Ground Control

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Exit Gate	Exits
North		GAAPP, SEG
	Northeast		ETX, LVZ, FJC
Southeast			DQO
		Northwest'		MCMAN, PSB
	Southwest'			HAR, BRNAN, JST, VINSE,	THS, SCAPE, GRAMO, MRB,	EMI

1. Aircraft should be sequenced to depart in the following order:

2. Coordinate with Local Control at the beginning of a shift if departures will “monitor” or “contact.” Also ensure to coordinate how Local Control would like departure sequence forwarded.
3. Before switching departing aircraft to Local Control frequency, ensure the aircraft is aware of his or her number for takeoff. This is important for engine start and warm up times.

Taxi Routes

• As the taxiway system is simple, there are no pre-defined routings.
• When the above is not available, hold departures on the ramp until the inbound aircraft is clear of the outbound aircraft. You may use conditional taxi instructions to accomplish this.
• Many aircraft, including jets, will want to do a run-up prior to departure. There are two run-up areas, one at each end of taxiway A.