Pensacola Tracon SOP

Table of Updates

Date	Revision	Items Revised
TBD	A	Initial Re-Release. Update Primary Sectors and Frequencies, Splits

Area Information

ICAO Code	Airport Name	Airspace	IFR Beacon Codes	VFR Beacon Codes
P31	Pensacola Tracon

Purpose:

This document prescribes the procedures to be utilized for providing air traffic control services at the Pensacola Tracon. The procedures described herein are supplemental to the Jacksonville ARTCC Facility Operating Guidelines and FAA Order JO 7110.65, as well as any published FAA guidelines or procedures.

Distribution:

This order is distributed to all Jacksonville ARTCC personnel.

Tracon Positions

Departure Tracon

Position	Sector Name	Callsign	Symbol	Frequency
W-AR	Approach Radar W-AR	PNS_W_APP	1W	118.600
P-AR	Approach Radar P-AR	PNS_P_APP	1P	118.00
E-AR	Approach Radar E-AR	PNS_E_APP	1E	119.000
D-DR	Departure Radar D-DR	PNS_D_APP	1D	127.350
Z-AR	Approach Radar Z-AR	PNS_Z_APP	1Z	124.850
S-AR	Approach Radar S-AR	PNS_S_APP	1S	120.050
F-AR	Approach Radar F-AR	PNS_F_APP	1F	125.350
A-AR	Approach Radar A-AR	PNS_A_APP	1A	120.650
K-AR	Approach Radar K-AR	PNS_K_APP	1K	126.850

Sectorization Flow Chart

Description:
Localizer Split
This Split indicates that W-AR is being worked by P-AR. All P-AR airspace that is under W-AR airspace is under W-AR control; and all P-AR airspace that is under E-AR is under E-AR control.

Weekend Split
All P31 airspace is being divided in two sectors, normally E-AR and P-Ar. The airspace is divided independently on runway configuration.

Pensacola Bank
P_AR, E_AR, and W_AR positions are grouped together.

Sherman Bank
A_AR, F_AR, and S_AR positions are grouped together.

Whiting Bank
D_AR, K_AR and Z_AR positions are grouped together.

General Information

Handoffs: P31 shall complete any a radar handoff for arriving aircraft to tower. All other internal and external handoffs shall be initiated as soon as the aircraft are clear of conflict.


Departure Release: Unless otherwise coordinated, P31 shall give automatic departure releases to all traffic from PNS. All other airports within P31 shall request a departure release for traffic receiving radar services. Upon receipt of the departure release, the release shall remain valid for five (5) consecutive minutes. Upon issuance of the takeoff clearance, a rolling call notification message shall be sent to the appropriate F11 radar controller. This notification should include the callsign of the aircraft and the departure runway the aircraft is departing from.

Rolling Calls:PNS ATCT will ensure datatag auto acquires and will not send rolling calls to P31 departure controllers unless one of the following criteria is met:
a. The F11 departure controller requests rolling calls.
b. The departure scratchpads are not completed.
c. The departing aircraft is issued a departure heading not outlined in the PNS ATCT Standard Operating Procedures.

Runway Change Procedures: When changing runways, LC must verbally coordinate with the appropriate F11 position(s) for the last departure/arrival off the previously used runway and the first departure/arrival off the newly selected active runway(s). Notify P31 of the new runway configuration and last departure and arrivals. When notified by P31, stop all departures on the present configuration. When P31 is ready for the new configuration, F11 will notify LC. Upon completion of notification, departures may resume with the new configuration. Ensure ATIS has been updated to reflect the new configuration.

Approach Scratchpads: P31 uses a three letter format consisting of XYY where X identifies the type of approach and YY consists of the runway truncated to two characters. For example, Runway 18R would be 8R. Therefore, an ILS approach to Runway 18R would be represented by I8R.

Approach Radar

Radar Team Position ResponsibilitiesW-AR SectionalE-AR SectionalP-AR SectionalK-AR SectionalD-DR SectionalZ-AR SectionalF-AR SectionalA-AR Sectional

East Arrival will service arrivals and departures to PNS. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.
West Arrival will service arrivals and departures to PNS. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.
P Arrival will service arrivals sequencing to PNS. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.
K Arrival will service arrivals sequencing to \North Whiting Field. In IFR conditions only, it will provide services and sequencing to both South and North Whiting Fields.
D Departure will service departures from North Whiting Field. It will also provide services and feed arrivals to the same field. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites.
Z Arrival will services to and from South Whiting Field, Milton Airport, and Navy Outlying Fields under its airspace. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.
F Arrival will sequencing for Pensacola Naval Air Station. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.
A Arrival will service arrival and departures for Pensacola Naval Air Station. Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.
S Arrival will service arrival and departures for the Pensacola South MOAs (PNSS). Additionally, it will provide landing information and approach requests to satellites. It will also handle overflights.

All Runway Operations

All Runway Operations

PNS Runway 8 Configuration

PNS Runway 17 Configuration

PNS Runway 26 Configuration

PNS Runway 35 Configuration

All Runway Operations

All Runway Operations

All Runway Operations

NPA Runway 1 Configuration

NPA Runway 7 Configuration

NPA Runway 19 Configuration

NPA Runway 25 Configuration

All Runway Operations